Using an optional external numeric keypad ...................................................... 30
Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 31
Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 31
Using the pointing stick ...................................................................................................... 31
Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 31
Turning the TouchPad off and on ...................................................................... 32
Navigating ......................................................................................................... 32
Selecting ........................................................................................................... 33
Using TouchPad gestures ................................................................................. 33
Scrolling ............................................................................................ 34
Pinching/Zooming ............................................................................. 34
Rotating ............................................................................................ 35
6 Maintenance
Inserting or removing the battery ........................................................................................................ 36
Removing or replacing the bottom cover ............................................................................................ 38
Removing the bottom cover ............................................................................................... 38
Replacing the bottom cover ............................................................................................... 38
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ............................................................................................... 40
Removing the hard drive .................................................................................................... 40
Installing a hard drive ......................................................................................................... 41
Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay ................................................................................................. 41
Replacing a hard drive ....................................................................................................... 41
Replacing an optical drive .................................................................................................. 43
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 45
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 47
Using SoftPaq Download Manager .................................................................................................... 48
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 49
Cleaning products .............................................................................................................. 49
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................... 49
Cleaning the display .......................................................................................... 50
Cleaning the sides and cover ............................................................................ 50
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................. 50
7 Backup and recovery
Windows 7 .......................................................................................................................................... 51
Backing up your information .............................................................................................. 51
Performing a system recovery ........................................................................................... 52
Using the Windows recovery tools .................................................................... 53
Using f11 recovery tools .................................................................................... 53
Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) ................ 54
Windows Vista .................................................................................................................................... 55
Backing up your information .............................................................................................. 55
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