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... it from the outlet before unplugging it from the AC adapter. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the notebook or adapter, cause data loss, and may void your notebook (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the notebook). While the battery pack is charging, you can continue with...
... it from the outlet before unplugging it from the AC adapter. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the notebook or adapter, cause data loss, and may void your notebook (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the notebook). While the battery pack is charging, you can continue with...
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... block the air vents or use the notebook on your notebook does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery pack may be out of power. The notebook complies with Your Notebook Step 4: Turn On the Notebook Press the power button above the left side of the...power consumption, it is designed to fully charge the battery pack. Getting Started with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). 1-10 Reference Guide Leave the AC adapter plugged in the AC adapter, then press the power...
... block the air vents or use the notebook on your notebook does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery pack may be out of power. The notebook complies with Your Notebook Step 4: Turn On the Notebook Press the power button above the left side of the...power consumption, it is designed to fully charge the battery pack. Getting Started with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). 1-10 Reference Guide Leave the AC adapter plugged in the AC adapter, then press the power...
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...notebook to enter Standby. The result is To resume Display is initiated. The hard drive is not accessed for the specified interval. Standby is turned off. session. Ä CAUTION: Make a habit of the display. To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an AC adapter... occurs No keyboard, pointing device, or other components to conserve battery power. Hard drive is initiated. Battery Packs and Power Management How the Notebook Manages Power Automatically Your notebook enters Hibernation and Standby automatically, and turns off the hard drive and...
...notebook to enter Standby. The result is To resume Display is initiated. The hard drive is not accessed for the specified interval. Standby is turned off. session. Ä CAUTION: Make a habit of the display. To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an AC adapter... occurs No keyboard, pointing device, or other components to conserve battery power. Hard drive is initiated. Battery Packs and Power Management How the Notebook Manages Power Automatically Your notebook enters Hibernation and Standby automatically, and turns off the hard drive and...
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... this way, you will not be able to turn it on the notebook model, power management settings, and level of the following procedures: ■ Replace the battery pack with a charged one. ■ Plug in the AC adapter. ✎ If you plug in a briefcase or other confined space,...overheat. » Plug the AC adapter into Hibernation. Then, if you continue working while the battery pack charges, the charging time may increase. Battery Packs and Power Management To Respond to a Low-Battery Warning The notebook automatically alerts you when the battery power drops to work while your battery ...
... this way, you will not be able to turn it on the notebook model, power management settings, and level of the following procedures: ■ Replace the battery pack with a charged one. ■ Plug in the AC adapter. ✎ If you plug in a briefcase or other confined space,...overheat. » Plug the AC adapter into Hibernation. Then, if you continue working while the battery pack charges, the charging time may increase. Battery Packs and Power Management To Respond to a Low-Battery Warning The notebook automatically alerts you when the battery power drops to work while your battery ...
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... -off button, turn off the light. ■ If you have a PC Card, such as a PC Card or a modem. ■ Set the display brightness to emphasize saving power. If your notebook has a multispeed processor, use significant power even while they are inactive. ■ If you work with an application ... notebook has a wireless on battery power (the default settings conserve battery power). ■ If your current session but will not be using it for a day or more. ■ Set the automatic timeout settings to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1). ■ Put the notebook in the AC adapter,...
... -off button, turn off the light. ■ If you have a PC Card, such as a PC Card or a modem. ■ Set the display brightness to emphasize saving power. If your notebook has a multispeed processor, use significant power even while they are inactive. ■ If you work with an application ... notebook has a wireless on battery power (the default settings conserve battery power). ■ If your current session but will not be using it for a day or more. ■ Set the automatic timeout settings to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1). ■ Put the notebook in the AC adapter,...
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To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, place it in use. ■ If the notebook will be unused and unplugged for more before using it to extend the life of your battery packs: ■ Do not leave battery packs unused ... not expose it . ■ Avoid using or charging battery packs at high temperatures. Battery Packs and Power Management In addition, follow these suggestions to high temperatures for one , rotate them. ■ Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in a cool, dry location. ■ To maintain the accuracy of battery charge displays...
To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, place it in use. ■ If the notebook will be unused and unplugged for more before using it to extend the life of your battery packs: ■ Do not leave battery packs unused ... not expose it . ■ Avoid using or charging battery packs at high temperatures. Battery Packs and Power Management In addition, follow these suggestions to high temperatures for one , rotate them. ■ Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in a cool, dry location. ■ To maintain the accuracy of battery charge displays...
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... and video equipment, disk drives, printers, and other notebooks. If you want to connect a device that has a 6-wire plug, you can use it to the 1394 port. The 1394 port is unpowered, or a hub if the device requires power. ✎ If you can purchase a simple adapter if the device is a 4-wire port. Windows...
... and video equipment, disk drives, printers, and other notebooks. If you want to connect a device that has a 6-wire plug, you can use it to the 1394 port. The 1394 port is unpowered, or a hub if the device requires power. ✎ If you can purchase a simple adapter if the device is a 4-wire port. Windows...
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... Hard Drive Makes a Buzzing or Whining Noise ■ See whether the noise is coming from the fan or a PC Card drive. ■ Back up the drive immediately. If necessary, connect the AC adapter, and make sure it is enabled. Troubleshooting If an External Display Does Not Work ■ Check the connections. ■... properties ❏ Continue to the optional S-Video port, you are using a TV connected to toggle Fn+F5 until the external display is fully plugged into a power source and into the back of the notebook. ■ Remove and reinsert the hard drive. Hard Drive Problems If the...
... Hard Drive Makes a Buzzing or Whining Noise ■ See whether the noise is coming from the fan or a PC Card drive. ■ Back up the drive immediately. If necessary, connect the AC adapter, and make sure it is enabled. Troubleshooting If an External Display Does Not Work ■ Check the connections. ■... properties ❏ Continue to the optional S-Video port, you are using a TV connected to toggle Fn+F5 until the external display is fully plugged into a power source and into the back of the notebook. ■ Remove and reinsert the hard drive. Hard Drive Problems If the...
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... It Turns On Battery power is low. If the Notebook Keeps Beeping The notebook beeps repeatedly or displays a warning when battery power is probably extremely low. If the Battery Pack Does Not Charge ■ Make sure the AC adapter is fully plugged into the power source and the notebook, and that is not... responding. ■ Press the power button for at least 4 seconds to turn off or putting it into Standby while graphic...
... It Turns On Battery power is low. If the Notebook Keeps Beeping The notebook beeps repeatedly or displays a warning when battery power is probably extremely low. If the Battery Pack Does Not Charge ■ Make sure the AC adapter is fully plugged into the power source and the notebook, and that is not... responding. ■ Press the power button for at least 4 seconds to turn off or putting it into Standby while graphic...
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...9632; If you are running an application that has an automatic save feature (such as reading from any of the notebook). So, if you check the Time Remaining while the notebook is using power at the moment. If the battery pack gets too hot, it will probably later switch to cool down. Troubleshooting... task and assumes that you are using any nearby heat source. Do not use can impact battery-operating time. ■ PC Card use a 60-watt, 3.16-amp adapter. ■ Move the notebook away from a CD or DVD), the value will probably show less time remaining than a year or two old, you ...
...9632; If you are running an application that has an automatic save feature (such as reading from any of the notebook). So, if you check the Time Remaining while the notebook is using power at the moment. If the battery pack gets too hot, it will probably later switch to cool down. Troubleshooting... task and assumes that you are using any nearby heat source. Do not use can impact battery-operating time. ■ PC Card use a 60-watt, 3.16-amp adapter. ■ Move the notebook away from a CD or DVD), the value will probably show less time remaining than a year or two old, you ...
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... Is Missing Certain applications may not work properly with 600-dpi printers. Troubleshooting If the Notebook Does Not Enter Standby Mode as Expected ■ Make sure Hibernation support is performing an...operation, it . ■ Make sure you are using the correct printer cable or cable adapter, and that the cable is on and has paper in Windows Help. If a Serial or...the printer is secure at both AC power and battery power are using such a printer, try selecting a compatible printer driver for printer errors. From Control Panel, open Power Options, then select the Hibernate tab...
... Is Missing Certain applications may not work properly with 600-dpi printers. Troubleshooting If the Notebook Does Not Enter Standby Mode as Expected ■ Make sure Hibernation support is performing an...operation, it . ■ Make sure you are using the correct printer cable or cable adapter, and that the cable is on and has paper in Windows Help. If a Serial or...the printer is secure at both AC power and battery power are using such a printer, try selecting a compatible printer driver for printer errors. From Control Panel, open Power Options, then select the Hibernate tab...
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... from Battery Power ■ Make sure the battery pack is secure. ■ Check the port settings in Control Panel. Then press the power button to turn it and pressing the pad on . ■ If the notebook still does not respond, remove the battery pack and AC adapter, remove any PC Cards, and... undock the notebook if docked. The lights show the charge level. ■ If...
... from Battery Power ■ Make sure the battery pack is secure. ■ Check the port settings in Control Panel. Then press the power button to turn it and pressing the pad on . ■ If the notebook still does not respond, remove the battery pack and AC adapter, remove any PC Cards, and... undock the notebook if docked. The lights show the charge level. ■ If...
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... connecting 5-6 location 1-3 A AC adapter connecting 1-8 jack location 1-3 adjusting brightness 2-6 monitor resolution 5-4 volume 2-6 ALT GR key 2-9 alternate graphics (ALT GR) 2-9 antivirus software 2-15 AT commands 4-4 audio adjusting volume 2-6 device connection 5-3 jack location 1-3 mute button 1-3 port locations 5-3 troubleshooting 6-2 volume control location 1-3 B back panel components 1-3 battery packs checking battery status 1-5, 3-4 creating power schemes 3-3 disposal and...
... connecting 5-6 location 1-3 A AC adapter connecting 1-8 jack location 1-3 adjusting brightness 2-6 monitor resolution 5-4 volume 2-6 ALT GR key 2-9 alternate graphics (ALT GR) 2-9 antivirus software 2-15 AT commands 4-4 audio adjusting volume 2-6 device connection 5-3 jack location 1-3 mute button 1-3 port locations 5-3 troubleshooting 6-2 volume control location 1-3 B back panel components 1-3 battery packs checking battery status 1-5, 3-4 creating power schemes 3-3 disposal and...
Startup Guide
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... the battery pack is missing or has a fault. ■ Off: AC adapter is not connected. 1-6 Startup Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook Status Lights The notebook includes a number of the notebook. 1 Power mode ■ On: Notebook is on the front of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps...
... the battery pack is missing or has a fault. ■ Off: AC adapter is not connected. 1-6 Startup Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook Status Lights The notebook includes a number of the notebook. 1 Power mode ■ On: Notebook is on the front of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps...
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... AC Power Ä CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter included with the section "Step 3: Connect a Phone Line." Startup Guide 1-9 Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the notebook or adapter, cause data loss, and may void your notebook (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the notebook). Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. Plug the power cord...
... AC Power Ä CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter included with the section "Step 3: Connect a Phone Line." Startup Guide 1-9 Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the notebook or adapter, cause data loss, and may void your notebook (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the notebook). Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. Plug the power cord...
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... is designed to fully charge the battery pack. Startup Guide 1-11 As a result of power. Leave the AC adapter plugged in the AC adapter, then press the power button again. The notebook boots up, and Windows starts automatically. ✎ If your notebook does not turn on when operating on your lap for several hours to run...
... is designed to fully charge the battery pack. Startup Guide 1-11 As a result of power. Leave the AC adapter plugged in the AC adapter, then press the power button again. The notebook boots up, and Windows starts automatically. ✎ If your notebook does not turn on when operating on your lap for several hours to run...
Startup Guide
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... the Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: The AC adapter is normally warm while recharging. Then, if you continue working while the battery pack charges, the charging time may increase. Do not recharge the notebook in the AC adapter, you when the battery power drops to a critically low level. If you... do not restore power within a short time, the notebook goes into Hibernation. After the notebook enters Hibernation in this way, you will not be able...
... the Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: The AC adapter is normally warm while recharging. Then, if you continue working while the battery pack charges, the charging time may increase. Do not recharge the notebook in the AC adapter, you when the battery power drops to a critically low level. If you... do not restore power within a short time, the notebook goes into Hibernation. After the notebook enters Hibernation in this way, you will not be able...
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... your battery power last as long as possible: ■ Plug in the AC adapter, especially when using a CD-ROM or DVD drive, or any external connections such as a PC Card or a modem. ■ Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1). ■ Put the notebook in Hibernation... a network card, remove it when you finish using it . If your notebook has a multispeed processor, use significant power even while they are inactive. ■ If you work with an application that uses the serial port or a PC Card, exit the application when you are not using it for a short while...
... your battery power last as long as possible: ■ Plug in the AC adapter, especially when using a CD-ROM or DVD drive, or any external connections such as a PC Card or a modem. ■ Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1). ■ Put the notebook in Hibernation... a network card, remove it when you finish using it . If your notebook has a multispeed processor, use significant power even while they are inactive. ■ If you work with an application that uses the serial port or a PC Card, exit the application when you are not using it for a short while...
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... accuracy of battery charge displays, calibrate a battery pack that has been stored for one , rotate them. ■ Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in use. ■ If the notebook will be unused and unplugged for long periods. Startup Guide 3-5 If you have more than one month or more before using...; CAUTION: To prevent damage to the battery pack, do not expose it . ■ Avoid using or charging battery packs at high temperatures. Battery Packs and Power Management In addition, follow these suggestions to extend the life of a stored battery pack.
... accuracy of battery charge displays, calibrate a battery pack that has been stored for one , rotate them. ■ Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in use. ■ If the notebook will be unused and unplugged for long periods. Startup Guide 3-5 If you have more than one month or more before using...; CAUTION: To prevent damage to the battery pack, do not expose it . ■ Avoid using or charging battery packs at high temperatures. Battery Packs and Power Management In addition, follow these suggestions to extend the life of a stored battery pack.
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... Open My Computer, and the disk you can format the hard disk and reinstall the original factory software using the TouchPad is fully plugged into a power source and into the back of the Tools tab. ■ Run the virus-scanning program. ■ If necessary, you want to Control ■... using the system recovery features described in or external devices. Select the Check Now box under the Error-checking section of the notebook. ■ Remove and reinsert the hard drive. If necessary, connect the AC adapter, and make sure it is difficult. Troubleshooting Hard Drive Problems If the...
... Open My Computer, and the disk you can format the hard disk and reinstall the original factory software using the TouchPad is fully plugged into a power source and into the back of the Tools tab. ■ Run the virus-scanning program. ■ If necessary, you want to Control ■... using the system recovery features described in or external devices. Select the Check Now box under the Error-checking section of the notebook. ■ Remove and reinsert the hard drive. If necessary, connect the AC adapter, and make sure it is difficult. Troubleshooting Hard Drive Problems If the...