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... completing a task. Example: the DRS5 User's Guide /usr/local/bin/fd the /TPH15spool_M program Computer output (text that represents information displayed on a computer screen, such as command names, option letters, and words) are shown in constant width bold.
... completing a task. Example: the DRS5 User's Guide /usr/local/bin/fd the /TPH15spool_M program Computer output (text that represents information displayed on a computer screen, such as command names, option letters, and words) are shown in constant width bold.
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... video communication. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Integrated microphone Internal microphone for video communication. Display screen Also called liquid crystal display (LCD), displays computer output.
... video communication. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Integrated microphone Internal microphone for video communication. Display screen Also called liquid crystal display (LCD), displays computer output.
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... the external keyboard/keypad. Table 1-8. Figure 1-9. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Scroll Lock Fn+F12 When On, the screen moves one line up or down when pressing the up or down cursor keys. Keyboard Lock Keys Lock Key Description Num Lock The key...
... the external keyboard/keypad. Table 1-8. Figure 1-9. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Scroll Lock Fn+F12 When On, the screen moves one line up or down when pressing the up or down cursor keys. Keyboard Lock Keys Lock Key Description Num Lock The key...
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... Fn+F3 Communication device toggle Fn+F4 Sleep Fn+F5 Fn+F6 Display off the LCD back light Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) or both. Turns off Display toggle Fn+F7 Fn+F8 Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Description Toggles the WiFi, 3G and/or...
... Fn+F3 Communication device toggle Fn+F4 Sleep Fn+F5 Fn+F6 Display off the LCD back light Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) or both. Turns off Display toggle Fn+F7 Fn+F8 Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Description Toggles the WiFi, 3G and/or...
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Fn+Pg Dn Previous Return to the next media file. Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file. Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+Home Play/Pause Description Play or pause a selected media file. Table 1-10. Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Fn+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file.
Fn+Pg Dn Previous Return to the next media file. Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file. Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+Home Play/Pause Description Play or pause a selected media file. Table 1-10. Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Fn+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file.
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... window. 7. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 During POST, press F1 to Enabled. 5. During POST, press Alt+F10 to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. Press F10 to enter the system recovery partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to return your computer. 1. Press to select the Main menu. 4. Restart the...
... window. 7. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 During POST, press F1 to Enabled. 5. During POST, press Alt+F10 to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. Press F10 to enter the system recovery partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to return your computer. 1. Press to select the Main menu. 4. Restart the...
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... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Discrete Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1-30 Hardware Specifications and Configurations LCD Panel Item Vendor and models Screen size (diagonal) Active area Display resolution (pixels) Pixel pitch Viewing angle (H/V) Brightness Contrast ratio Response time Typical Maximum Typical power consumption (watt) Electrical interface Backlight...
... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Discrete Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1-30 Hardware Specifications and Configurations LCD Panel Item Vendor and models Screen size (diagonal) Active area Display resolution (pixels) Pixel pitch Viewing angle (H/V) Brightness Contrast ratio Response time Typical Maximum Typical power consumption (watt) Electrical interface Backlight...
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... BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). To enter this utility, during POST (power-on self-test), press F2 when the prompt appears on the bottom of screen. During the next POST, press F12 to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when a problem arises. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 The BIOS Setup Utility has five menu... the BIOS Setup Utility: Press to select items in the menu bar. Press to select an item in the menu screen or in square brackets [ ] can vary depending on the right area of the F12 Boot Menu is Disabled. NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values enclosed...
... BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). To enter this utility, during POST (power-on self-test), press F2 when the prompt appears on the bottom of screen. During the next POST, press F12 to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when a problem arises. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 The BIOS Setup Utility has five menu... the BIOS Setup Utility: Press to select items in the menu bar. Press to select an item in the menu screen or in square brackets [ ] can vary depending on the right area of the F12 Boot Menu is Disabled. NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values enclosed...
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... Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot Total system memory available System memory allocated for graphics processing Show the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) screen during system boot instead of the typical POST screen Option to boot system from LAN F12 Boot Menu Option to enter the Boot menu during POST D2D Recovery Option to...
... Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot Total system memory available System memory allocated for graphics processing Show the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) screen during system boot instead of the typical POST screen Option to boot system from LAN F12 Boot Menu Option to enter the Boot menu during POST D2D Recovery Option to...
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... and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-4. Press F10 to enable the Password on the screen. 4. Set Supervisor Password 2. Press F10 to highlight a Set _______ Password parameter and press Enter. The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. Characters do not appear...
... and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-4. Press F10 to enable the Password on the screen. 4. Set Supervisor Password 2. Press F10 to highlight a Set _______ Password parameter and press Enter. The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. Characters do not appear...
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... brightness setting, the LCD is listed under Other Devices 4-6 Troubleshooting Perform the "Removing the LCD Module" and "Removing the Camera Board" procedures described on the screen). Check the Device Manager to the "LCD Failure" section on pages 3-65 and 3-74 respectively. 12. Connect an external monitor to Disassembly Process. 3. The same...
... brightness setting, the LCD is listed under Other Devices 4-6 Troubleshooting Perform the "Removing the LCD Module" and "Removing the Camera Board" procedures described on the screen). Check the Device Manager to the "LCD Failure" section on pages 3-65 and 3-74 respectively. 12. Connect an external monitor to Disassembly Process. 3. The same...
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Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-3. 7. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 8. LCD Failure Troubleshooting 4-7 If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on -screen prompts. 9. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on page 8-3 LCD Failure 0 If the LCD fails, perform the following, one at a time.
Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-3. 7. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 8. LCD Failure Troubleshooting 4-7 If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on -screen prompts. 9. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on page 8-3 LCD Failure 0 If the LCD fails, perform the following, one at a time.
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... to verify that Speakers are set to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 Troubleshooting 4-11 NOTE: NOTE: If Speakers do not show, right-click on -screen prompts to 50. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. 10. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to...
... to verify that Speakers are set to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 Troubleshooting 4-11 NOTE: NOTE: If Speakers do not show, right-click on -screen prompts to 50. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. 10. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to...
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... click Configure. Select Set up microphone. Select the microphone type from the list and click Next. Follow the on-screen prompts to the Online Support Information on the Recording tab. 3. Microphone Failure 0 If internal or external Microphones fail, perform the following, one at a time. Check...
... click Configure. Select Set up microphone. Select the microphone type from the list and click Next. Follow the on-screen prompts to the Online Support Information on the Recording tab. 3. Microphone Failure 0 If internal or external Microphones fail, perform the following, one at a time. Check...
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... Check password (optional) B9h Prepare Boot BAh Initialize DMI parameters BBh Initialize PnP Option ROMs BCh Clear parity checkers BDh Display MultiBoot menu BEh Clear screen (optional) BFh Check virus and backup reminders C0h Try to boot with INT 19 C1h Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) C2h Initialize error logging C3h...
... Check password (optional) B9h Prepare Boot BAh Initialize DMI parameters BBh Initialize PnP Option ROMs BCh Clear parity checkers BDh Display MultiBoot menu BEh Clear screen (optional) BFh Check virus and backup reminders C0h Try to boot with INT 19 C1h Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) C2h Initialize error logging C3h...