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Summarization of Contents
Conventions used in this manual
Icons
Icons indicate devices for completing tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC.
Typography
Typography indicates menu items, selections, and section references.
Safety precautions
Using your Notebook PC
Guidelines for safe operation, ambient temperatures, and heat exposure.
Caring for your Notebook PC
Instructions for cleaning and maintenance, avoiding solvents and liquids.
Proper disposal
Guidelines for environmentally sound disposal of the notebook and battery.
Hardware Setup
Top View
Details the notebook's top side layout, including camera and screen.
Bottom
Illustrates the notebook's bottom side, focusing on air vents.
Right Side Ports and Features
Describes ports and features on the right side, like optical drive and security slot.
Left Side Ports and Features
Details ports and connectors on the left side, including power, LAN, VGA, HDMI.
Using your Notebook PC
Getting Started: Charging the Notebook
Initial setup and charging procedures for the notebook.
Touch and Touchpad Gestures
Guide to using touch screen and touchpad gestures for navigation and control.
Keyboard Functions and Controls
Explains function, Windows, multimedia keys, and keyboard shortcuts.
Numeric Keypad Usage
Explains the function and toggling of the numeric keypad.
Optical Drive Operation
Guides on inserting, ejecting, and using the optical drive.
Working with Windows® 8.1
Initial Setup and First Time Use
Step-by-step guide for initial Windows setup and configuration.
Windows UI and Start Screen
Overview of the Windows 8.1 tile-based interface and Start screen.
Hotspots and Start Button
Explains onscreen hotspots for program access and the Start button.
Customizing your Start Screen
Personalizing the Start screen and arrangement of apps.
Working with Windows Apps
Launching, customizing, and closing applications.
Accessing the Apps Screen
Methods to open the Windows Apps screen for application access.
Charms Bar Functionality
Details the Windows Charms bar and its functions for customization.
Snap Feature Usage
Explains how to display two apps side-by-side for multitasking.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Lists useful keyboard shortcuts for launching apps and navigating Windows.
Network Connectivity
Steps to connect to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and wired networks.
System Power Management
Procedures for shutting down and sleeping the notebook.
Windows Lock Screen
Information and customization of the Windows 8.1 lock screen.
Power-On Self-Test (POST) and System Configuration
POST and BIOS Overview
Explanation of POST diagnostic tests and BIOS system overview.
Accessing BIOS
Steps to enter the BIOS setup for system configuration.
BIOS Settings
Details on configuring boot options and other BIOS settings.
System Security Settings
Setting up administrator and user passwords for system security.
I/O Interface Security
Managing security for interfaces like LAN and USB ports.
Set Master Password
Setting a password for the hard disk drive for added security.
Save & Exit BIOS
How to save configuration settings before exiting the BIOS.
BIOS Update Procedure
Step-by-step guide for updating the BIOS.
Troubleshooting Options
Guide to refreshing, resetting, or advanced troubleshooting.
Appendices and Compliance
Drive Information and Regional Playback
DVD/Blu-ray drive info and regional playback details.
Modem Compliancy and Network Declarations
Internal modem compliance and network compatibility statements.
FCC and Canadian RF Exposure Statements
FCC and IC statements on interference and RF exposure.
EU Declaration of Conformity and CE Marking
EU conformity declaration and CE marking information.
Wireless Operation Channels and French Restrictions
Wireless channel usage and French frequency restrictions.
Safety Notices and Requirements
Safety precautions for UL standards, power, and hearing.
Environmental Compliance and Recycling
ENERGY STAR, EU Eco-label, and recycling information.
Regional Compliance Notices
Compliance notices for Singapore and India.
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