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... Turning Off the Computer xvi Getting Help Online xvii Support Information xviii Care and Maintenance xix Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with your Computer 1 Features 3 Display 5 Indicators 7 Keyboard 9 Special Keys 9 Touchpad 13 Touchpad Basics 13 Storage 15 Using the CD-ROM Drive 15 Using the Floppy Drive 16 Installing the Weight-Saver Module...
... Turning Off the Computer xvi Getting Help Online xvii Support Information xviii Care and Maintenance xix Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with your Computer 1 Features 3 Display 5 Indicators 7 Keyboard 9 Special Keys 9 Touchpad 13 Touchpad Basics 13 Storage 15 Using the CD-ROM Drive 15 Using the Floppy Drive 16 Installing the Weight-Saver Module...
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... Interface 41 Chapter 3 Peripherals and Options 45 External Monitor 47 Printer 48 External Pointing Device 49 External PS/2 Mouse 49 External USB Mouse 49 External Keyboard and Keypad 50 Audio Devices 51 PC Cards 52 USB Devices 53 Miscellaneous Options 54 Additional Power Packs 54 Cables 54 Memory Upgrade 55 Chapter...
... Interface 41 Chapter 3 Peripherals and Options 45 External Monitor 47 Printer 48 External Pointing Device 49 External PS/2 Mouse 49 External USB Mouse 49 External Keyboard and Keypad 50 Audio Devices 51 PC Cards 52 USB Devices 53 Miscellaneous Options 54 Additional Power Packs 54 Cables 54 Memory Upgrade 55 Chapter...
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4 Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with your Computer ❑ Keyboard with wide palm rest ❑ Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Expansion ❑ CardBus PC Card (formerly PCMCIA) slot (one type II/I) with Zoomed Video (ZV) support ❑ Upgradeable memory
4 Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with your Computer ❑ Keyboard with wide palm rest ❑ Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Expansion ❑ CardBus PC Card (formerly PCMCIA) slot (one type II/I) with Zoomed Video (ZV) support ❑ Upgradeable memory
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...calculator (complete with a very comfortable place to rest your hands while you with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Special Keys Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. A better solution would be to...Num Lock is in uppercase. Use this mode when you press the up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. 9 Keyboard The keyboard has comfortably-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock Key Caps Lock Num Lock...
...calculator (complete with a very comfortable place to rest your hands while you with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Special Keys Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. A better solution would be to...Num Lock is in uppercase. Use this mode when you press the up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. 9 Keyboard The keyboard has comfortably-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock Key Caps Lock Num Lock...
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...in a on the upper right corner of the keycaps. Cursor-control keys on the keys. normal manner. Note: If an external keyboard or keypad is indicated by small characters located on embedded keypad. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with your Computer Embedded Numeric Keypad The ...embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters Type the letters in a normal manner. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on embedded keypad Hold Shift while ...
...in a on the upper right corner of the keycaps. Cursor-control keys on the keys. normal manner. Note: If an external keyboard or keypad is indicated by small characters located on embedded keypad. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with your Computer Embedded Numeric Keypad The ...embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters Type the letters in a normal manner. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on embedded keypad Hold Shift while ...
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11 Windows Keys The keyboard has three keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows logo key Application key Description Start button. dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-...
11 Windows Keys The keyboard has three keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows logo key Application key Description Start button. dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-...
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23 Right Ports # Port Connects to... 1 PS/2 port PS/2-compatible device (e.g., PS/2 keyboard/ mouse/keypad) 2, 3 USB jacks Universal Serial Bus device (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera) 4 PC Card slot One 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card (Zoomed Video supported)
23 Right Ports # Port Connects to... 1 PS/2 port PS/2-compatible device (e.g., PS/2 keyboard/ mouse/keypad) 2, 3 USB jacks Universal Serial Bus device (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera) 4 PC Card slot One 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card (Zoomed Video supported)
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.... System activity refers to conserve energy. With ACPI, Windows handles all of these devices in order to any activity involving one of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, other connected peripherals, and video memory. Sleep mode may be one or more information. 41 Power Management This computer has...
.... System activity refers to conserve energy. With ACPI, Windows handles all of these devices in order to any activity involving one of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, other connected peripherals, and video memory. Sleep mode may be one or more information. 41 Power Management This computer has...
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... or swap hard disks) when the computer is managed even for the computer to enter Hibernation mode: ❑ If the waiting time determined by the keyboard, the built-in Hibernation mode. When the computer is set and matched.
... or swap hard disks) when the computer is managed even for the computer to enter Hibernation mode: ❑ If the waiting time determined by the keyboard, the built-in Hibernation mode. When the computer is set and matched.
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You can install an external keyboard. If you feel more comfortable using a desktop keyboard, you can also use a 17-key numeric keypad for number-sensitive data-entry applications. to connect an external USB keyboard or keypad, plug it into a USB jack. 50 Chapter 3 Peripherals and Options External Keyboard and Keypad This computer has a keyboard with full-sized keys and an embedded keypad. To connect an external PS/2 keyboard or keypad, plug it into the PS/2 connector;
You can install an external keyboard. If you feel more comfortable using a desktop keyboard, you can also use a 17-key numeric keypad for number-sensitive data-entry applications. to connect an external USB keyboard or keypad, plug it into a USB jack. 50 Chapter 3 Peripherals and Options External Keyboard and Keypad This computer has a keyboard with full-sized keys and an embedded keypad. To connect an external PS/2 keyboard or keypad, plug it into the PS/2 connector;
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Most USB devices also include a built-in USB jacks which allow you to connect peripherals without occupying too many resources. Common USB devices include the mouse and keyboard. 53 USB Devices The computer has two USB (Universal Serial Bus) jacks that allow you to daisy-chain other USB devices.
Most USB devices also include a built-in USB jacks which allow you to connect peripherals without occupying too many resources. Common USB devices include the mouse and keyboard. 53 USB Devices The computer has two USB (Universal Serial Bus) jacks that allow you to daisy-chain other USB devices.
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... is good practice to have a spare battery around, especially when you to connect two PS/2 devices, a mouse and a keyboard, to your computer simultaneously. Note: The keyboard must be connected to the connector marked keyboard and the mouse must be connected to the two PS/2 devices. Cables PS/2 Y-Bridge Cable The PS/2 Y-bridge cable...
... is good practice to have a spare battery around, especially when you to connect two PS/2 devices, a mouse and a keyboard, to your computer simultaneously. Note: The keyboard must be connected to the connector marked keyboard and the mouse must be connected to the two PS/2 devices. Cables PS/2 Y-Bridge Cable The PS/2 Y-bridge cable...
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... transporting the extra weight to room temperature slowly. With a second AC adapter, you can cause condensation. Allow the computer to return to add an external keyboard, monitor, or mouse. If the temperature change is greater than 18°F (10°C), allow the computer to come to and from home.
... transporting the extra weight to room temperature slowly. With a second AC adapter, you can cause condensation. Allow the computer to return to add an external keyboard, monitor, or mouse. If the temperature change is greater than 18°F (10°C), allow the computer to come to and from home.
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.... 76 Chapter 5 Software Note: "x" may refer to contact technical support, this sub-menu are important and vital information about your computer. Parameter System BIOS Version Keyboard Controller Version Battery Controller Version Modem Description Format/Options Shows the version and release numbers of both. Ver.x.xRx Shows the version number of the...
.... 76 Chapter 5 Software Note: "x" may refer to contact technical support, this sub-menu are important and vital information about your computer. Parameter System BIOS Version Keyboard Controller Version Battery Controller Version Modem Description Format/Options Shows the version and release numbers of both. Ver.x.xRx Shows the version number of the...
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...-F8 and Fn-F9 to the PS/2 connector on your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be too low. Try attaching an external keyboard to adjust the brightness level. ❑ The display device might be loose. Make sure the resolution is set...the taskbar. Image is heard from the computer. Check the following: ❑ The volume may be too low. The keyboard does not respond. I prefer using an external keyboard and mouse, but both have PS/2 If it works, contact your Windows desktop and select Properties to the appropriate resolution....
...-F8 and Fn-F9 to the PS/2 connector on your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be too low. Try attaching an external keyboard to adjust the brightness level. ❑ The display device might be loose. Make sure the resolution is set...the taskbar. Image is heard from the computer. Check the following: ❑ The volume may be too low. The keyboard does not respond. I prefer using an external keyboard and mouse, but both have PS/2 If it works, contact your Windows desktop and select Properties to the appropriate resolution....
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...the computer. Replace and strike any key when ready. Protected Mode Test Fail Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard Interface Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer. Pointing Device ...Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard Error or No Keyboard Connected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. RAM BIOS Bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. 96...
...the computer. Replace and strike any key when ready. Protected Mode Test Fail Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard Interface Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer. Pointing Device ...Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard Error or No Keyboard Connected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. RAM BIOS Bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. 96...
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... Pointing Device ❑ 83-key Windows keyboard ❑ Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device I/O Ports ❑ One type II/I CardBus PC Card slot ❑ One RJ-11 modem jack (V.90-compliant 56Kbps) ❑ ...Two USB jacks ❑ One power jack (DC-in) ❑ One 15-pin external monitor port (DDC 2.0-compliant) ❑ One 6-pin keyboard/mouse port (PS/2-compatible) ❑ One 3.5mm headphone-out minijack ❑ One 3.5mm line-in minijack ❑ One 3.5mm microphone-in minijack Weight and Dimensions...
... Pointing Device ❑ 83-key Windows keyboard ❑ Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device I/O Ports ❑ One type II/I CardBus PC Card slot ❑ One RJ-11 modem jack (V.90-compliant 56Kbps) ❑ ...Two USB jacks ❑ One power jack (DC-in) ❑ One 15-pin external monitor port (DDC 2.0-compliant) ❑ One 6-pin keyboard/mouse port (PS/2-compatible) ❑ One 3.5mm headphone-out minijack ❑ One 3.5mm line-in minijack ❑ One 3.5mm microphone-in minijack Weight and Dimensions...
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105 A AC adapter caring for xix cleaning xx connecting xiv disconnecting 59 display 5 features 3 indicators 7 keyboards 9 moving around 60 on indicator 8 performance 3 power management 41 security 29 setting up a home office 62 taking home 61 traveling internationally 64 traveling on local ...
105 A AC adapter caring for xix cleaning xx connecting xiv disconnecting 59 display 5 features 3 indicators 7 keyboards 9 moving around 60 on indicator 8 performance 3 power management 41 security 29 setting up a home office 62 taking home 61 traveling internationally 64 traveling on local ...
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106 audio 51 computer xiv keyboard, external 50 keypad, external 50 monitor 47 mouse 49 mouse, PS/2 49 printer 48 PS/2 y-bridge cable 54 USB 53 D date setting in Setup Utility ... 5 hot keys 12 LCD brightness control feature 43 opening and closing 6 performance 5 power management 5, 43 simultaneous 5 troubleshooting 89, 90 E error messages 95 F FAQ. See warranty K keyboard 9 connecting externally 50 embedded numeric keypad 10 hot keys 11 lock keys 9 troubleshooting 90 Windows keys 11 keypad connecting externally 50 L LEDs 7 M memory installing 55...
106 audio 51 computer xiv keyboard, external 50 keypad, external 50 monitor 47 mouse 49 mouse, PS/2 49 printer 48 PS/2 y-bridge cable 54 USB 53 D date setting in Setup Utility ... 5 hot keys 12 LCD brightness control feature 43 opening and closing 6 performance 5 power management 5, 43 simultaneous 5 troubleshooting 89, 90 E error messages 95 F FAQ. See warranty K keyboard 9 connecting externally 50 embedded numeric keypad 10 hot keys 11 lock keys 9 troubleshooting 90 Windows keys 11 keypad connecting externally 50 L LEDs 7 M memory installing 55...
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... disk standby mode 44 Hibernation mode 42-43 sleep mode (ACPI) 41 Standby mode 42 printer connecting 48 troubleshooting 91 problems 89 display 89, 90 keyboard 90 PHDISK 91 printer 91 startup 89 troubleshooting 88 PS/2 mouse connecting 49 PS/2 y-bridge cable connecting 54 107 Q questions multiple PS/2 devices 91 setting...
... disk standby mode 44 Hibernation mode 42-43 sleep mode (ACPI) 41 Standby mode 42 printer connecting 48 troubleshooting 91 problems 89 display 89, 90 keyboard 90 PHDISK 91 printer 91 startup 89 troubleshooting 88 PS/2 mouse connecting 49 PS/2 y-bridge cable connecting 54 107 Q questions multiple PS/2 devices 91 setting...