Notebook Computer User's Guide

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Contents
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Changing batteries ...............................................107
Disposing of used batteries ...........................109
Conserving power ................................................109
Power profiles in Windows XP .......................110
Using a hot key to set the power profile .........111
Additional options for power ................................111
Chapter 4: Expansion Options ................................. 112
Devices for office computing ...............................112
Connecting external (optional) devices ..........113
Using an external keyboard ..................................113
Using a mouse ....................................................113
Connecting a USB mouse ..............................113
Using a printer ....................................................113
Connecting a parallel printer ..........................114
Setting up your printer ...................................115
Using the Wi-Fi
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Wireless LAN Mini PCI module 118
Chapter 5: Enhancing Productivity .......................... 119
Exploring the desktop ..........................................119
Finding your way around the desktop ............119
Exchanging data with another computer ..............122
Transferring files ............................................122
Getting help transferring files .........................123
Setting up for communications ......................123
Connecting the modem to a telephone line ....124
Connecting your computer to a network .......125
An overview of using the Internet ........................127
The Internet ...................................................127
The World Wide Web ....................................127
Internet Service Providers ..............................128
Connecting to the Internet ............................128
Surfing the Internet ........................................129
Internet features .............................................129