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FeatureIconDescription
Sleep buttonPress this button to activate your computer’s 
Sleep (power-saving) mode.
Function keys Press these keys to start program actions. 
Each program uses different function keys for 
different purposes. See the program 
documentation to find out more about the 
function key actions.
Application buttonsPress these buttons to launch your Internet 
home page, search for files, or launch the 
calculator program.
Audio playback 
buttonsPress these buttons to play your audio files 
and to adjust the volume.
IndicatorsShow if your NUMLOCK, CAPSLOCK, or 
SCROLLLOCK keys are activated. Press the 
corresponding key to activate the function.
Windows  keys Press one of these keys to open the Windows 
Start menu. These keys can also be used in 
combination with other keys to open utilities 
like F(Find/Search), R(Run), and 
E(Computer).
Application keyPress this key to access shortcut menus and 
help assistants in Windows.
Editing buttons Press these buttons to copy, cut, and paste.
Navigation keysPress these keys to move the cursor to the 
beginning of a line, to the end of a line, up the 
page, down the page, to the beginning of a 
document, or to the end of a document. Press 
the arrow keys to move the cursor.
Numeric keypad Press these keys to type numbers when the 
numeric keypad (N
UMLOCK) is turned on.
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Using the mouse
The mouse is a device that controls the pointer movement on 
the computer display. This illustration shows the standard 
mouse.
As you move the mouse, the pointer (arrow) on the display 
moves in the same direction.
You can use the left and right buttons on the mouse to select 
objects on the display.
Scroll wheel
Left buttonRight button
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You can use the scroll wheel on the mouse to move through 
a document. This feature is not available in all programs.
For more information about how to adjust the double-click 
speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left-hand configuration, 
and other mouse settings, see the “Customizing Windows” 
chapter in the online User Guide. For instructions on how to 
clean the mouse, see “Cleaning the mouse” on page 59.
To .. .Do this...
Move the 
pointer on the 
computer 
displayMove the mouse around. If you 
reach the edge of your mouse 
pad and need to move the 
mouse farther, lift the mouse 
and place it in the middle of the 
mouse pad, then continue 
moving the mouse.
Select an object 
on the computer 
displayPosition the pointer over the 
object. Quickly press and 
release the left mouse button. 
This is called clicking.
Start a program 
or open a file or 
folderPosition the pointer over the 
object. Quickly press and 
release the left mouse button 
twice. This is called 
double-clicking.
Access a 
shortcut menu 
or find more 
information 
about an object 
on the display.Position the pointer over the 
object. Quickly press and 
release the right mouse button 
once. This is called 
right-clicking.
Move an object 
on the computer 
display.Position the pointer over the 
object. Press the left mouse 
button and hold it down. Move 
(drag) the object to the 
appropriate part of the 
computer display. Release the 
button to drop the object 
where you want it. This is called 
clicking and dragging.
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Adjusting the volume
You can adjust volume using the volume control buttons on 
the right side of your computer or the Windows volume 
controls. You can also adjust the volume of specific sound 
devices in your computer. 
To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls:  
•Press the + or - buttons on the right side of your 
computer.
-OR-
If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the 
front of the speakers.
-OR-
Use the mute and volume control buttons on the 
keyboard. For more information, see “Using the 
keyboard” on page 23. 
Volume downVolume up
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To adjust the volume from Windows:  
1Click (Volume) on the taskbar. The volume control 
slider opens.
2Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and 
down to decrease volume.
3To mute the volume, click   (Mute). To restore volume, 
click it again.
4To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. The Volume 
Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag 
sliders for individual devices.
5Click X in the top-right corner of the window to close it. Tip
Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds 
volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for 
music and game sounds).
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Configuring the audio jacks
If the side of your computer has five audio jacks, they are 
universal jacks. This means that they can be used for more 
than one purpose. For example, the blue jack on the computer 
can be a stereo in jack or a stereo out jack. To use the audio 
jacks for something other than the default audio device, you 
need to configure the audio jacks.
To configure the audio jacks:  
1Connect your audio device(s) to the computer audio 
jack(s).
2Click  (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control 
Panel window opens. 
3Click Hardware and Sound, Sound, the Playback tab, 
then click Configure.
-OR-
If your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager 
installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager 
icon on the taskbar. The Realtek dialog box opens.
4Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the audio 
jacks for your speaker setup.Help
For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, 
then click Help and Support. Type adjusting volume in the Search 
Help box, then press E
NTER.
ShortcutStartÖ Control PanelÖ Hardware and SoundÖ SoundÖ click the 
deviceÖ Configure
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Installing a printer, scanner, or 
other device
Your computer has one or more of the following ports: 
IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®), Universal Serial Bus 
(USB), serial, and parallel. You use these ports to connect 
peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, and digital 
cameras to your computer. For more information about port 
locations, see “Checking Out Your Computer” on page 5.
IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play and 
hot-swapping, which means that your computer will usually 
recognize such a device whenever you plug it into the 
appropriate port. When you use an IEEE 1394 or USB device 
for the first time, your computer will prompt you to install any 
software the device needs. After doing this, you can 
disconnect and reconnect the device at any time.
Parallel and serial port devices are not plug-and-play. See the 
device documentation for detailed information and 
installation instructions.Important
Before you install a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device, see the 
device documentation and installation instructions.
HelpFor more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then 
click Help and Support. Type installing devices in the Search Help box, 
then press E
NTER.
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Upgrading Your Computer
•Preventing static electricity discharge
•Opening the case
•Replacing the processor fan
•Installing memory
•Replacing the power supply
•Replacing the diskette drive
•Replacing an optical disc drive
•Replacing the memory card reader
•Replacing the hard drive
•Adding or replacing an expansion card
•Replacing the BIOS battery
•Replacing the system board
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Preventing static electricity 
discharge
The components inside your computer are extremely sensitive 
to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge 
(ESD).
Before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines:
•Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most 
electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of 
your computer.
•Turn off your computer.
•Touch a bare metal surface on the side of the computer.
•Unplug the power cord and the modem and network 
cables.
Before working with computer components, follow these 
guidelines:
•Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, 
plastic, and packing foam.
•Remove components from their antistatic bags only 
when you are ready to use them. Do not lay 
components on the outside of antistatic bags because 
only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic 
protection.
•Always hold expansion cards by their edges or their 
metal mounting brackets. Avoid touching the edge 
connectors and components on the cards. Never slide 
expansion cards or components over any surface. War ning
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, 
turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network 
cables before opening the case.
To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent holes 
of the power supply.
CautionESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive 
components in your computer. Prevent ESD damage by following ESD guidelines 
every time you open the computer case.
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