User Manual

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4 Using the Notebook PC
Operating System
This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its customers the choice of a pre-installed operat-
ing system such as Microsoft Windows XP. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.
The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system. The
stability and compatibility of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed.
Support Software
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plications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your
Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If
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sites to download individual software drivers and utilities.
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provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install.
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the Notebook PC’s operating system to its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is
in good working order. Contact your retailer if you require such a solution.
Note: Some of the Notebook PC’s components and features may not work until the
device drivers and utilities are installed.
Automatic Touchpad Disabling (on selected models)
Notebook PC models with newer chipsets will automatically disable the Notebook PC’s touchpad when
an external USB mouse is attached. To turn OFF this feature,
deselect the option in Windows Control Panel - Mouse
Properties - Device Settings.