Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 49
Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 49
Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 49
Using hotkeys .................................................................................................................... 49
Setting power options ......................................................................................................................... 53
Using power-saving states ................................................................................................. 53
Using the battery meter ..................................................................................................... 54
Using power plans ............................................................................................................. 55
Using external AC power .................................................................................................................... 55
Testing an AC adapter ....................................................................................................... 57
Using battery power ........................................................................................................................... 57
Using Battery Check .......................................................................................................... 58
Charging a battery ............................................................................................................. 59
Initiating Sleep ................................................................................................... 50
Initiating QuickLock ........................................................................................... 51
Muting speaker sound ....................................................................................... 52
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