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Using the optical drive
NOTE:
•	 The	actual	location	of	the	electronic	eject	button	may	vary	depending on your Notebook PC model.
•	 The	actual	appearance	of	the	Notebook	PC	optical	drive	may	also	vary depending on model but usage procedures remain the same.
•	 The	optical	drive	is	available	on	selected	models.
Inserting an optical disc
1. While the Notebook PC is on, press the electronic eject button to partially eject the optical drive tray.
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2. Gently pull out the drive tray.
IMPORTANT! Be careful not to touch the optical drive lens. Ensure that there are no objects that may get jammed under the drive tray.
3. Hold the disc by the edge with its printed side up, then gently place it inside the hub. 
4. Push down the disc’s plastic hub until it  snaps onto the optical drive hub.
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5. Push the drive tray gently to close the optical drive.
NOTE: While data is being read, it is normal to hear some spinning and vibrating in the optical drive.
Using the manual eject hole
The manual eject hole is located on the optical drive door and is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject button does not work.
To manually eject the optical drive tray, insert a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole until the drive tray opens.
WARNING! Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work.
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Chapter 3:
Working with Windows® 8.1
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Starting for the first time
When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring your Windows® 8.1 operating system.
To start your Notebook PC for the first time:
1. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen appears.
2. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC.
3. Carefully read the License Terms. Select I accept.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items:
•	 Personalize
•	 Get	online
•	 Settings
•	 Your	account
5. After configuring the basic items, Windows® 8.1 proceeds to install your apps and preferred settings. Ensure that your Notebook PC is kept powered on during the setup process.
6. Once the setup process is complete, the Start screen appears.
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Windows® UI
Windows® 8.1 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. It also includes the following features that you can use while working on your Notebook PC.
Start screen
The Start screen appears after  successfully signing in to your user account. It helps organize all the applications you need in just one place.
Windows® Apps
These are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiled-format for easy access.
NOTE: Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched.
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Hotspots
Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad.
Hotspots on a running app
Hotspots on the Start screen
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HotspotAction
upper left cornerHover your mouse pointer on the upper left corner then tap/click on the recent app’s thumbnail to revert back to that running app.
If you launched more than one app, slide down to show all running apps.
lower left cornerFrom a running app screen:
Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left 
corner then tap/click  to go back to the 
Start screen.
NOTE: You can also press the Windows key 
 on your keyboard to go back to the 
Start screen.
From the Start screen:
Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left 
corner then tap/click  to go back to that 
app.
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HotspotAction
top sideHover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. Drag then drop the app to a new location.
NOTE: This hotspot function only works on a running app or when you want to use the Snap feature. For more details, refer to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps.
upper or lower right corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner to launch the Charms bar. 
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