Elitegroup M31EI User Manual v.8

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE

Symbols and Conventions
Protecting Your Computer - Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse
Environment
Chapter Summaries

1. GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS

Performance Features (1-2,3)
System at a Glance (1-4)

Top View (1-4,5)
Front and Rear Views (1-6,7)
Side Views (1-8,9)
Bottom View (1-10,11)
AC Adapter (1-12)
LED Status Indicators (1-13)

Keyboard Features (1-14)

Function (Quick) Keys (1-14)
Windows Keys (1-15)

Embedded Numeric Keypad (1-15)
Touch Pad (1-16)
Graphic Subsystem (1-17)

Adjusting the Display Brightness (1-17)

Extending the Life of the TFT Display Panel (1-17)

Opening and Closing the Display Panel (1-18)
Audio Subsystem (1-19)

Adjusting the Volume in Windows (1-19)

Voice Recording (1-19)
Modem and Modem Setting (1-20)
Ethernet Adapter (1-21)

2. BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY

Entering the BIOS Setup Screen (2-3)
Leaving the BIOS Setup Screen (2-3)
BIOS Action Keys (2-3)

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