Adjusting the volume ......................................................................................................... 39
Multimedia software ........................................................................................................................... 40
Audio .................................................................................................................................................. 41
Video .................................................................................................................................................. 43
Webcam ............................................................................................................................................. 44
Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................... 45
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 45
Passwords set in Windows ................................................................................................ 46
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................................... 49
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................................... 50
Installing critical updates .................................................................................................................... 51
Inserting a digital card ........................................................................................................................ 52
Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 54
Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 54
Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 56
Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 56
Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 56
Using hotkeys .................................................................................................................... 56
Administrator password ..................................................................................... 47
Power-on password .......................................................................................... 47
Initiating Standby ............................................................................................... 57
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