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Chapter 5,
the keypad overlay and hot keys.
Chapter 6,
power resources and battery save modes.
Chapter 7,
computer using the HW Setup program. It also tells how to set a password.
Chapter 8,
Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, provides helpful information on how to perform
some diagnostic tests, and suggests courses of action if the computer
doesn't seem to be working properly.
Chapter 10 Disclaimers, provides Legal Footnotes information related to
your computer.
The Appendixes
The Glossary
acronyms used in the text.
The Index
Conventions
This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight
terms and operating procedures.
Abbreviations
On first appearance, and whenever necessary for clarity, abbreviations are
enclosed in parenthesis following their definition. For example: Read Only
Memory (ROM). Acronyms are also defined in the
Icons
Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer. The indicator
panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information
on.
Keys
The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer
operations. A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they
appear on the keyboard. For example, ENTER identifies the Enter key.
Key operation
Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We
identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign
(+). For example, CTRL + C means you must hold down CTRL and at the
same time press C. If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at
the same time press the third.
User's Manual
The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including
Power and Power-up
HW Setup and Passwords, explains how to configure the
Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available.
provide technical information about your computer.
defines general computer terminology and includes a list of
quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual.
Modes, gives details on the computer's
Glossary
Preface
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