Fn + F2 WLAN (optional) Enables or disables the wireless LAN function. Fn + F3 Bluetooth (optional) Enables or disables the Bluetooth function. Fn + F4 Smart Power You will be able to select between two different Energy Saving Modes with this key combination. Fn + F5 Reduces screen brightness. Fn + F6 Enhances screen brightness. Fn + F7 Background lighting Switches the backlight off to save power. Pressing Fn + F7again switches the backlight on again. Fn + F8 Display Toggles the display screen between internal monitor, external monitor and simultaneous display. Fn + F9 Switches the touchpad on / off. Fn + F10 Mute Switches the loudspeakers on / off. Fn + F11 Decreases the volume. Fn + F12 Increases the volume. Fn + Sc Lk Scroll This key combination activates / deactivates the scroll function. Many applications use this function to scroll the screen without moving the cursor. Touchpad The touchpad is positioned in front of the keyboard. The mouse pointer (cursor) follows the direction determined on the touchpad by the movement of your finger in the normal mode. CAUTION! Do not use a ball-point pen or other object on the touchpad as this could damage or cause a malfunction of your touchpad. Below the touchpad are the left and right mouse buttons which can be used as on a normal mouse. You can also perform a direct click or double click using the touchpad by tapping the surface briefly once or twice. In the Windows® Control Panel you will find a number of useful settings that will make using the touchpad easier. Two-Finger Control Your touchpad supports a two-finger control which can be applied to customised functions. The controls and their functions are described as follows: Illustration Gesture Function Expand / Narrow Zoom out object / Zoom in object Rotation Counter clock-wise rotate object Flick from the left to the right / Flick from the right to the left Forward / Backward Scroll Scroll function. Many applications use this function to scroll the screen without moving the cursor. The Hard Drive The hard drive is the main storage medium combining large storage capacity and rapid data access. The hard drive contains the operating system of the computer, other application programs and backup files. These programs and files are pre-installed on your notebook, so you may note that some of the space on your hard drive is already taken. The Windows operating system cannot use the full capacity of the hard drive, which means that there will be a difference between the capacity that the BIOS displays and what the operating system displays. The operating system of the notebook, further application programs and backup files are located on the hard drive and reduce its total capacity. In your first partition (C:\) you will find the operating system, application programs and the users’ documents. The second partition (D:\) serves for data security and contains additional drivers (D:\Driver) and tools (D:\Tools) for your notebook. CAUTION! You will also find in two otherwise non-overwriteable partitions the system restoration start files (. p. 73), as well as installation files for Windows® 7. These partitions are not visible and should not be erased. Important Directories In the following we have listed the most important directories and described their content. CAUTION! Do not delete or modify these directories or their contents since data could be lost or the functionality of the system could be at risk. C:\ The master directory of drive C: includes important files required to start Windows®. In the factory setting these files are hidden for safety reasons. C:\Program Files As the name suggests, in this directory programs install the files belonging to the application. C:\Windows The main directory of Windows®. This is where the files of the operating system are saved. D:\Driver This folder includes the drivers required by your computer (preinstalled). D:\Tools Here you find additional programs and other documentation for your notebook. The Optical Drive Loading a Disc Unlike optical drives of desktop PC’s optical drives of notebooks retain discs with the help of a locking mechanism. When inserting the disc, you should take care to push the disc right onto the locking mechanism so that it can lock in position. PLEASE NOTE! Do not place protective foils or other stickers on your discs. To avoid damage to your drive, do not use deformed or damaged discs. CAUTION! Do not use scratched or dirty discs, discs with pieces broken off or discs of poor quality. Because of the high speeds in the drive the discs might break and damage your data as well as your drive. Examine the discs before you insert them. If damage or dirt is visible, you should not use them. Damage caused by faulty media is excluded from warranty and their repair must be charged. The disc can be damaged when the drive drawer is pushed in if it has not been pushed onto the locking mechanism correctly. > Press the eject button at the optical drive to open t...