8.1.5 Practice Questions Notebook Computers

Check to see if the wireless adapter is switched off. Explanation You should first check to see if the wireless adapter was inadvertently switched off. Many laptops include a physical on-off switch for the wireless adapter that can be easily bumped. Installing a USB adapter should be done only after verifying that the integrated wireless adapter is malfunctioning and not just switched off. The same holds true for returning the laptop to the manufacturer. Alignment of the wireless adapter antenna is not a task typically performed by a PC technician.

Press the Fn key along with the function key on the notebook keyboard with a monitor on it. Explanation To redirect the video display to an external video projector; you should press the Fn key along with the function key on the notebook keyboard with a monitor on it. A special adapter is usually not required as long as you have the correct cable to connect the laptop to the video projector. Some laptops will automatically detect the external display device when its connected and switch the video output to it, but most require you to manually make the switch.

Secure the laptop to the desk using a cable lock. Configure the laptop with a biometric fingerprint scanner. Explanation Because the laptop is used in an insecure reception area, you should consider doing the following to secure the laptop: - Secure the laptop to the desk using a cable lock. This makes it more difficult to steal the laptop. -Configure the laptop with a biometric scanner. This makes it more difficult to access information on the laptop. Connect the biometric scanner to the computer using a USB cable and a USB connector port. Using remote wipe and passcode features are more commonly used on tablet devices, not laptops.

Docking station Explanation A docking station lets you use the notebook systems as a desktop system. The docking station includes special ports that connect to the back of the notebook and let you use normal-sized external mouse, keyboard, monitor, and speakers.

MicroDIMMs Explanation The SODIMM and UniDIMM memory module packages with SDRAM and DDR/DDR2/DDR3/DDR4 are sometimes called MicroDIMMs.

180 degree touchscreen Explanation Some notebooks have special touchscreens that can rotate 180 degrees, allowing the notebook to close and the screen to still be visible. Some notebooks have a removable touchscreen. This turns the notebook into a tablet.

Turn the touchpad on or off.

Change the screen orientation.

Turn the wireless on or off.

Turn Bluetooth on or off.

Enable dual displays.

Play or pause media