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Contents

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Removing and Installing Devices While the
Computer Is Running

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If the Device Screw Is Not Installed

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If the Device Screw Is Installed

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4 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad

Numeric Keypad

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Keyboard Shortcuts

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System Functions

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Battery

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CD or DVD Tray

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Display Functions

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Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth™)

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Power Management

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Speaker Functions

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Microsoft

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Windows

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Logo Key Functions

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Touch Pad

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Customizing the Touch Pad

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Touch Pad or Mouse Problems

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External Keyboard Problems

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Unexpected Characters

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5 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia

Using CDs and DVDs

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CD or DVD problems

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If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD

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If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray

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If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound

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