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Enables or disables the touchpad
Turns the speaker on or off
Turns the speaker volume down
Turns the speaker volume up
Windows® 8.1 keys
There are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC’s keyboard used as below:
Press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the last app you opened.
Press this key to simulate the right-click functions.
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Multimedia control keys
The multimedia control keys allow you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC.
Press  in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC, 
illustrated as below.
Stop
Play or pauseSkip to previous track or rewind
Skip to next track or fast forward
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Using the numeric keypad
A numeric keypad is available on selected Notebook PC models. You can use this keypad for numeric input or as pointer direction keys. 
Press 
 to 
toggle between using the keypad as number keys or as pointer direction keys.
NOTE:  Actual numeric keypad may vary in appearance depending on model.
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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 remaing the same.
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.
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Using the touch screen panel as a 
tablet
To use your Notebook PC’s touch screen panel as a tablet device, you may adjust it all the way into a 360º angle as shown below.
Notebook PC mode
adjust to a 360º angle
tablet mode
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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 your region and a language to use on your Notebook PC.
3. Carefully read the License Terms. Select I accept.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure...