Connect the monitor to the VGA port instead. For information on how to connect the peripherals, see “Connecting peripherals” on page 29 and “Connecting peripherals” on page 29. 2 System tour Keyboard The keyboard that came with your computer has full-sized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function keys. Item Component Description 1 Function keys Perform specific functions, depending on the application that uses them. 2 Caps lock When activated, all alphabetic characters typed appear in uppercase (same function as pressing Shift + ). Item Component Description Item Component Description Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key perform special functions, such as: • Windows + Tab: Activate the next Taskbar button • Windows + E: Explore My Computer • Windows + F: Find Document • Windows + M: Minimize All • Shift + Windows + M: Undo Minimize All • Windows + R: Display Run dialog box 4 Application key Opens the applications context menu (same function as clicking the right button of the mouse). 5 6 7 8 Cursor keys Palm rest (detachable) Num lock Scroll lock Also called arrow keys, let you move the cursor around the screen. They serve the same function as the arrow keys on the numeric pad when the Num lock is toggled off. Provides a comfortable place to rest your hands while typing. When activated, the keypad is set to numeric mode, i.e., the keys function as a calculator (complete with arithmetic operators such as +, -, * and /). When activated, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up arrow or down arrow respectively. Take note that Scroll Lock may not work with some applications. Volume control/Mute Controls the speaker volume. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the volume. Press it to toggle between mute and sound. 2 System tour Item Component Description Multimedia keys Allow you to do the following: • Play/Pause button : press to start playing the audio track or video file. Press again to pause. • Stop button : press to stop playing the audio track or video file. • Forward button : press to skip forward to the next track or video file and start playing. • Backward button : press to skip backward to the previous track or video file and start playing. Internet/Suspend keys Consist of three buttons: • Email button : launches the email application that came bundled with your system. • Web browser button : launches the browser application that came bundled with your system. • Suspend button : puts the system to sleep when pressed. Programmable keys Help you directly access a URL (Web site) or launch any program, file, or application in your system. The fifth key is set to launch the media player. To configure the settings of each key, right-click on the Magic Keyboard icon located on the Windows taskbar. Mouse The mouse has one ratchet wheel and two buttons: a left button and a right button. Quickly pressing and releasing the buttons is called clicking. Sometimes, you will need to do a double-click (clicking the same button twice quickly) or a right-click (clicking the right button quickly). The ratchet wheel in between the two buttons is added to provide easier scrolling capability. By simply moving the wheel with your index finger, you can quickly move through multiple pages, lines, or windows. The wheel may also function as a third button allowing you to quickly click or double-click an icon or a selected item. Note: If you are left-handed, refer to your Windows manual for instructions on how to set up your mouse for left-handed use. 2 System tour Disk drives Your computer comes with the following disk drives: Floppy drive Your computer’s 3.5-inch floppy drive can handle 720-KB and 1.44-MB capacity diskettes. The floppy diskettes are compact, lightweight, and easy to carry around. Here are some tips on how to take care of your diskettes: • Always make backup copies of the diskettes that contain important data or program files. • Keep diskettes away from magnetic fields and sources of heat. • Avoid removing a diskette from a drive when the floppy drive activity light is on. • Write-protect your diskettes to prevent accidental erasure. To do this, slide the write-protect tab to the write-protect position. Write-protected Not write-protected • When you put a label on a 3.5-inch diskette, make sure that the label is properly attached (flat on the surface) and within the labeling area (area with a slight surface depression) on the diskette. An improperly attached label may cause a diskette to get stuck in a drive when you are inserting or removing it. CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive Your computer may come with a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or a CD-RW drive. This drive is located on the front panel of your computer. The CD-ROM drive allows you to play different types of compact discs (CDs). The DVD-ROM drive allows you to play not only old CD-ROMs, CD-I discs, and video CDs, but new digital video discs (DVDs) as well. The CD-RW drive allows y...
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