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Getting Started Power System 22 Using AC Power 22 Using Battery Power 23 Battery Care 23 Powering ON the Notebook PC 24 The Power-On Self Test (POST 24 Checking Battery Power 25 Charging the Battery Pack 25 Power Options 26 Power Management Modes ...as a Numeric Keypad 30 Keyboard as Cursors 30 Switches and Status Indicators 31 Switches 31 Status Indicators 33 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your Notebook PC 9 2. Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Knowing the Parts Top Side 12 Bottom Side 14 Left ...
Getting Started Power System 22 Using AC Power 22 Using Battery Power 23 Battery Care 23 Powering ON the Notebook PC 24 The Power-On Self Test (POST 24 Checking Battery Power 25 Charging the Battery Pack 25 Power Options 26 Power Management Modes ...as a Numeric Keypad 30 Keyboard as Cursors 30 Switches and Status Indicators 31 Switches 31 Status Indicators 33 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your Notebook PC 9 2. Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Knowing the Parts Top Side 12 Bottom Side 14 Left ...
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Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device 38 Using the Touchpad 38 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 39 Caring for the Touchpad 40 Automatic Touchpad Disabling (Synaptics 40 Gaming Optical Mouse (... selected models 55 Media Center Remote Controller (on selected models 56 Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Operating System and Software Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information Contents Table of Contents (Cont.) 4.
Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device 38 Using the Touchpad 38 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 39 Caring for the Touchpad 40 Automatic Touchpad Disabling (Synaptics 40 Gaming Optical Mouse (... selected models 55 Media Center Remote Controller (on selected models 56 Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Operating System and Software Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information Contents Table of Contents (Cont.) 4.
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Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. 1.
Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. 1.
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... information for special situations. do not actually type the [ ] < > or [ ] and the enclosed letters. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the keyboard; Vital information that must be followed for safe operation. < > Text enclosed in the...and how to optional accessories and gives additional information. Important information that must be followed to prevent damage to the Notebook PC and this User's Manuals: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you should be aware of this User's Manual. 2. WARNING! This User's Manual provides information on...
... information for special situations. do not actually type the [ ] < > or [ ] and the enclosed letters. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the keyboard; Vital information that must be followed for safe operation. < > Text enclosed in the...and how to optional accessories and gives additional information. Important information that must be followed to prevent damage to the Notebook PC and this User's Manuals: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you should be aware of this User's Manual. 2. WARNING! This User's Manual provides information on...
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...servicing if the casing has been damaged. Follow all servicing to the rating label on the bottom of electronic products. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. Disconnect the AC power and remove... the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°...
...servicing if the casing has been damaged. Follow all servicing to the rating label on the bottom of electronic products. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. Disconnect the AC power and remove... the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°...
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... all external peripherals to prevent damage to use . Charge Your Batteries If you intend to the connectors. Airplane Precautions Contact your Notebook PC and diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on the airplane. Most airlines will have restrictions ... you should turn it is easily dulled if not properly cared for. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON. Remember that it takes much longer to charge ...
... all external peripherals to prevent damage to use . Charge Your Batteries If you intend to the connectors. Airplane Precautions Contact your Notebook PC and diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on the airplane. Most airlines will have restrictions ... you should turn it is easily dulled if not properly cared for. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON. Remember that it takes much longer to charge ...
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tion on using your Notebook PC. Install the battery pack 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter 3 1 2 2 3. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed informa- Open the Display Panel 4. Turn ON the Notebook PC Power Options > System Settings. Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. 1.
tion on using your Notebook PC. Install the battery pack 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter 3 1 2 2 3. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed informa- Open the Display Panel 4. Turn ON the Notebook PC Power Options > System Settings. Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. 1.
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Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. 11 2.
Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. 11 2.
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2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. NOTE: The keyboard will be different for each territory. 2 1
2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. NOTE: The keyboard will be different for each territory. 2 1
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... auto-activated by supported software. 3 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in mono microphone can be used applications with one push of a button. top mouse. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands. When the built-in touchpad is...
... auto-activated by supported software. 3 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in mono microphone can be used applications with one push of a button. top mouse. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands. When the built-in touchpad is...
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... The WLAN compartment allows the installation of a wireless networking card in order to wirelessly connect to identify the components on model. The bottom of the Notebook PC. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on this side of the... Notebook PC can get very hot. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to network ...
... The WLAN compartment allows the installation of a wireless networking card in order to wirelessly connect to identify the components on model. The bottom of the Notebook PC. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on this side of the... Notebook PC can get very hot. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to network ...
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...secured in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on this Notebook PC. 3 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery ... must be pressed with external stereo headphones or speakers). Spring The spring battery lock is used to shutdown the Notebook PC. 10 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. To remove the battery pack, this...
...secured in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on this Notebook PC. 3 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery ... must be pressed with external stereo headphones or speakers). Spring The spring battery lock is used to shutdown the Notebook PC. 10 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. To remove the battery pack, this...
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...in connector allows convenient use without restarting the computer. 5 Audio/Video (AV/S) Input (on selected models) The audio video input is a way of the Notebook PC. 1 23 4 FM/DTV/CATV 56 ON OFF EXPRESS 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Direct Flash Indicator The direct flash indicator blinks when Microsoft... DirectX 9/10 (used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC. 4 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) (on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is running. 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer...
...in connector allows convenient use without restarting the computer. 5 Audio/Video (AV/S) Input (on selected models) The audio video input is a way of the Notebook PC. 1 23 4 FM/DTV/CATV 56 ON OFF EXPRESS 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Direct Flash Indicator The direct flash indicator blinks when Microsoft... DirectX 9/10 (used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC. 4 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) (on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is running. 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer...
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... use with the provided digital TV/FM antenna or input from audio devices. Combo 9 SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of the slower parallel bus used in high-end digital equipment ...for use with coaxial connectors. 7 Audio Input Jack The stereo input jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect a stereo audio source to the Notebook PC. This feature is also used in the PC card slot. (Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards.) 17 Use this jack automatically disables the ...
... use with the provided digital TV/FM antenna or input from audio devices. Combo 9 SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of the slower parallel bus used in high-end digital equipment ...for use with coaxial connectors. 7 Audio Input Jack The stereo input jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect a stereo audio source to the Notebook PC. This feature is also used in the PC card slot. (Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards.) 17 Use this jack automatically disables the ...
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... varies by the optical disk drive. tions for use with this jack. Power sup- CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) ... Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray. Audio features are software controlled. 2 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in case the electronic eject does not work. Use the provided Direct Console software (see indicators) to enable or disable this jack...
... varies by the optical disk drive. tions for use with this jack. Power sup- CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) ... Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray. Audio features are software controlled. 2 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in case the electronic eject does not work. Use the provided Direct Console software (see indicators) to enable or disable this jack...
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... a motion detector to a television or video projection device. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that allows routing the Notebook PC's display to sound an alarm when moved. 3 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible... to two meters. 6 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) (on selected models) External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of the Notebook PC. patible Notebook PC security products. This port supports both NTSC and PAL formats. 2 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port ...
... a motion detector to a television or video projection device. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that allows routing the Notebook PC's display to sound an alarm when moved. 3 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible... to two meters. 6 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) (on selected models) External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of the Notebook PC. patible Notebook PC security products. This port supports both NTSC and PAL formats. 2 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port ...
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Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 2 Multimedia Control Buttons (on selected models) The multimedia control buttons allows for more information). 3 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent ... to open the display panel. WARNING! 2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 4 1 Display Panel Button Press the display panel button to the table or else the hinges may break!
Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 2 Multimedia Control Buttons (on selected models) The multimedia control buttons allows for more information). 3 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent ... to open the display panel. WARNING! 2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 4 1 Display Panel Button Press the display panel button to the table or else the hinges may break!
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3. Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Powering Options Power Management Modes Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. 21
3. Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Powering Options Power Management Modes Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. 21