Chapter 2 Using the Notebook This chapter explains the procedures that you should follow the first time that you use the notebook
Keyboard Keyboard Layout The appearance of the notebook keyboard depends on the version of the system that you are using, and the language version of your system. For some languages, one or two extra keys are required, and extra keystrokes may be embedded into the keys. The illustration below shows a picture of a typical keyboard.
Function Keys The function keys are from the top row of the keyboard. The software usually determines the action of the function keys that the computer is running. Some of the function keys have a second action embedded. This action is identified as an icon on the keycap. This action is selected by holding down the FN Function key (in the lower left corner of the keyboard) while pressing the function key.
Using the Touchpad The touch pad works like a standard computer mouser. Simply move your fingertip over the touch pad to control the position of the cursor. Figure 2-2: Using the Touchpad Touchpad Buttons Two buttons are located below the touchpad. The button on the left acts exactly like the left button on a mouse. You can click it once to select an icon, object, or file, and click or double-click to execute an action on a selected icon, object, or file.
Connecting Power to the System Your notebook can operate through the AC adapter connected to a wall outlet, or it can operate from the removable, rechargeable battery installed in the left side of the unit. When you are using your notebook for the first time, it is essential that you use the AC adapter connected to a suitable power supply. The battery in a newly purchased system is usually fully discharged or has just a little charge remaining.
To AC Adapter Jack To Wall Outlet Figure 2-4: Connecting the AC Adapter 4. The left side power indicator on the front edge of the notebook will turn on with a green light. At the same time the right power indicator will turn on or flash to indicate internal battery status. First Time Start Up When you have connected the notebook to a suitable power supply, and you are familiar with the operation of the keyboard and touchpad, you are ready to begin using your computer.
1. Turn on your notebook by pressing the power switch down and holding it down for about two seconds. When you see activity on the power and status indicator panels, you can release the power switch. 2. When Windows starts, you may see a Safe Recovery message. This means that the notebook has been turned on at least once since the partial installation of Windows, and Windows has registered the fact that the final installation was not completed at that time.
Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive is an internal component and is identified by your system as drive C:. The Windows operating system is stored on the hard disk drive, and when you install new software applications on your system, they will usually be stored on the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive provides very fast access to your data and applications. Floppy Disk The drive bay on the left side of the notebook is installed with a floppy disk. The floppy disk drive uses removable 3.
Figure 2-5: CD-ROM Drive Tray 2-8
