E

earphones, 387-388

editing pictures

adjusting brightness and contrast, 606-607

cropping images, 604-606

removing objects, 608-609

removing red eye, 608

rotating images, 603-604

electricity. See power supply

e-mail

choosing software for, 509-512

configuring e-mail client, 748-750

creating new e-mail, 751-752

managing, 756

receiving, 754-756

technical support by, 23

using Address Book, 752-754

encryption

overview, 785-787

Wi-Fi connection, 789-790

enumeration, and USB, 246-247

ergonomics

breaks, 466-467

furniture, 463-464

keyboard, 212-213, 458-460

laptop computer, 470

lighting, 468-469

mice, 460

monitor, 460-462

noise reduction, 469

posture, 464-466

repetitive strain injury prevention, 467-468

telephones and copy holders, 462

Esc key, 200

Ethernet connection, 697-700

Ethernet port, 325

Event Viewer, Windows, 825-826

expansion cards

installing, 69-70

interface types, 69

USB, 245-246

Expresscards, 326, 378-379

extended character sets

character map, 204-206

keystroke codes, 207

overview, 204

shortcuts in programs, 207

external DC power, 352

external devices

drive bays, 71

keyboards, 357-358

monitors, 358-360

mouse or other pointing device, 361

port replicators and docking stations, 363

power, 10

sound controllers, 231-233

storage, 362

TV as monitor, 361