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... the computer is on, in standby, or in hibernation. ■ If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in hibernation, turn the notebook on by pressing the power/standby button. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5.
... the computer is on, in standby, or in hibernation. ■ If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in hibernation, turn the notebook on by pressing the power/standby button. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5.
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... is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation. ■ If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the notebook on by pressing the power button. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. 3.
... is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation. ■ If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the notebook on by pressing the power button. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. 3.
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Contents 1 Components Top components 1-2 Lights 1-2 Pointing devices 1-4 Buttons and switches 1-6 Keys 1-8 Hotkey quick reference 1-10 Front components 1-11 Rear components 1-13 Right-side components 1-14 Left-side components 1-15 Bottom components 1-17 Wireless antennae 1-19 Additional hardware components 1-20 Labels 1-21 2 Specifications Operating environment 2-1 Rated input power 2-2 Index Notebook Tour ii
Contents 1 Components Top components 1-2 Lights 1-2 Pointing devices 1-4 Buttons and switches 1-6 Keys 1-8 Hotkey quick reference 1-10 Front components 1-11 Rear components 1-13 Right-side components 1-14 Left-side components 1-15 Bottom components 1-17 Wireless antennae 1-19 Additional hardware components 1-20 Labels 1-21 2 Specifications Operating environment 2-1 Rated input power 2-2 Index Notebook Tour ii
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Notebook Tour 1-1 Select Start > My Computer. 2. You can also add hardware or modify your device configurations using Device Manager. ✎ Components included with the computer may vary by region and by model. 1 Components This chapter explains the hardware features of hardware installed in most computer models. The illustrations in this guide identify the standard external features included in the computer: 1. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager. To see a list of the computer. In the left pane of the System Tasks window, select View system information. 3.
Notebook Tour 1-1 Select Start > My Computer. 2. You can also add hardware or modify your device configurations using Device Manager. ✎ Components included with the computer may vary by region and by model. 1 Components This chapter explains the hardware features of hardware installed in most computer models. The illustrations in this guide identify the standard external features included in the computer: 1. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager. To see a list of the computer. In the left pane of the System Tasks window, select View system information. 3.
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Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device is off or in hibernation. Components Top components Lights ✎ Your computer may look slightly different from the illustrations in standby. Off: The computer is turned on . Component 1 Power lights* 2 Wireless lights† (2) 1-2 Description On: The computer is in this chapter. Blinking: The computer is on . (Continued) Notebook Tour
Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device is off or in hibernation. Components Top components Lights ✎ Your computer may look slightly different from the illustrations in standby. Off: The computer is turned on . Component 1 Power lights* 2 Wireless lights† (2) 1-2 Description On: The computer is in this chapter. Blinking: The computer is on . (Continued) Notebook Tour
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... light on the power button is visible only when the computer is always visible on the front of the computer. †There are 2 wireless lights. Notebook Tour 1-3 the other wireless light is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. Both display the same information. Blinking amber: A battery pack...
... light on the power button is visible only when the computer is always visible on the front of the computer. †There are 2 wireless lights. Notebook Tour 1-3 the other wireless light is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. Both display the same information. Blinking amber: A battery pack...
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... or activates items on an external mouse. On select models, a center button replaces the fingerprint reader. Functions like the left button on the screen. (Continued) 1-4 Notebook Tour Components Pointing devices ✎ Your computer may look slightly different from the illustrations in this chapter. The pointing stick (select models only) and TouchPad...
... or activates items on an external mouse. On select models, a center button replaces the fingerprint reader. Functions like the left button on the screen. (Continued) 1-4 Notebook Tour Components Pointing devices ✎ Your computer may look slightly different from the illustrations in this chapter. The pointing stick (select models only) and TouchPad...
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Notebook Tour 1-5 On select models, a fingerprint reader replaces the center button. 9 Left TouchPad button* Functions like the center button on an external mouse. - Can be set ...
Notebook Tour 1-5 On select models, a fingerprint reader replaces the center button. 9 Left TouchPad button* Functions like the center button on an external mouse. - Can be set ...
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If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn on the computer. ■ In standby, briefly press to exit standby. ■ In hibernation, briefly press to turn off the computer. (Continued) 1-6 Notebook Tour Components Buttons and switches Component 1 Power button* Description When the computer is ■ Off, press to exit hibernation.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn on the computer. ■ In standby, briefly press to exit standby. ■ In hibernation, briefly press to turn off the computer. (Continued) 1-6 Notebook Tour Components Buttons and switches Component 1 Power button* Description When the computer is ■ Off, press to exit hibernation.
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.... Components Component 2 Info Center button 3 Wireless button* Description Launches Info Center, which enables you to the user guides located in the Help and Support Center. Notebook Tour 1-7 Starts the Presentation feature. Increases system volume. Turns on or off, but does not create a wireless connection. 4 Presentation button 5 Volume mute button 6 Volume down...
.... Components Component 2 Info Center button 3 Wireless button* Description Launches Info Center, which enables you to the user guides located in the Help and Support Center. Notebook Tour 1-7 Starts the Presentation feature. Increases system volume. Turns on or off, but does not create a wireless connection. 4 Presentation button 5 Volume mute button 6 Volume down...
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Components Keys Component 1 esc key 2 fn key 3 Windows logo key Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. Displays the Microsoft Windows Start menu. (Continued) 1-8 Notebook Tour Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key.
Components Keys Component 1 esc key 2 fn key 3 Windows logo key Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. Displays the Microsoft Windows Start menu. (Continued) 1-8 Notebook Tour Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key.
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Notebook Tour 1-9 Components Component 4 Windows applications key 5 Integrated numeric keypad 6 Function keys Description Displays a shortcut menu for a description of each hotkey. Can be used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key. ✎ Refer to the table in "Hotkey quick reference" for items beneath the pointer. Execute frequently used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
Notebook Tour 1-9 Components Component 4 Windows applications key 5 Integrated numeric keypad 6 Function keys Description Displays a shortcut menu for a description of each hotkey. Can be used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key. ✎ Refer to the table in "Hotkey quick reference" for items beneath the pointer. Execute frequently used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
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Components Hotkey quick reference To perform this function Display system information Clear system information Initiate standby Resume from standby Alternate between computer display and external display View battery information Clear battery information Decrease screen brightness Increase screen brightness Turn on and off light sensor Press fn+esc esc or enter fn+f3 Power button fn+f4 fn+f8 fn+f8 fn+f9 fn+f10 fn+f11 1-10 Notebook Tour
Components Hotkey quick reference To perform this function Display system information Clear system information Initiate standby Resume from standby Alternate between computer display and external display View battery information Clear battery information Decrease screen brightness Increase screen brightness Turn on and off light sensor Press fn+esc esc or enter fn+f3 Power button fn+f4 fn+f8 fn+f8 fn+f9 fn+f10 fn+f11 1-10 Notebook Tour
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Blinking: The computer is in hibernation. (Continued) Notebook Tour 1-11 Off: The computer is off or in standby. On: The computer is on . Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. Front components Components Component 1 Wireless light 2 Power light Description On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device is turned on .
Blinking: The computer is in hibernation. (Continued) Notebook Tour 1-11 Off: The computer is off or in standby. On: The computer is on . Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. Front components Components Component 1 Wireless light 2 Power light Description On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device is turned on .
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... card formats: Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo (with adapter), SmartMedia card, and xD-Picture Card. 1-12 Notebook Tour Components Component 3 Battery light 4 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light 5 Speakers (2) 6 Display release latch 7 Digital Media Slot Description Amber: A battery pack is close to...
... card formats: Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo (with adapter), SmartMedia card, and xD-Picture Card. 1-12 Notebook Tour Components Component 3 Battery light 4 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light 5 Speakers (2) 6 Display release latch 7 Digital Media Slot Description Amber: A battery pack is close to...
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... and prevent overheating. Provides airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation 3 RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable. *Depending on a hard, flat surface. Notebook Tour 1-13 Use the computer only on computer model, vents vary in number and location. Rear components Components Component 1 Security cable slot Description Attaches an...
... and prevent overheating. Provides airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation 3 RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable. *Depending on a hard, flat surface. Notebook Tour 1-13 Use the computer only on computer model, vents vary in number and location. Rear components Components Component 1 Security cable slot Description Attaches an...
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... (network) jack Description Produces system stereo sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. Connects a network cable. 1-14 Notebook Tour Reads an optical disc. The MultiBay II must be plugged into an external power source. Connect USB 1.1- Connects an optional headset or microphone.
... (network) jack Description Produces system stereo sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. Connects a network cable. 1-14 Notebook Tour Reads an optical disc. The MultiBay II must be plugged into an external power source. Connect USB 1.1- Connects an optional headset or microphone.
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... airflow. ✎ The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Connects an external monitor. (Continued) Notebook Tour 1-15 Left-side components Components Component 1 Vent* 2 Power connector 3 External monitor port Description Provides airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is...
... airflow. ✎ The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Connects an external monitor. (Continued) Notebook Tour 1-15 Left-side components Components Component 1 Vent* 2 Power connector 3 External monitor port Description Provides airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is...
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... optional S-Video device such as a camcorder. 7 PC Card slot Supports optional Type I and Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Cards. 8 Smart card slot Supports optional smart cards. 9 PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the PC Card slot. *Depending on computer model, vents vary in number and location. 1-16 Notebook Tour
... optional S-Video device such as a camcorder. 7 PC Card slot Supports optional Type I and Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Cards. 8 Smart card slot Supports optional smart cards. 9 PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the PC Card slot. *Depending on computer model, vents vary in number and location. 1-16 Notebook Tour
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... wireless devices in your country. If you replace a a device and then receive a warning messsage, remove the device torestore computer functionality. Then contact Customer Care. (Continued) Notebook Tour 1-17 Contains the expansion memory module slot.
... wireless devices in your country. If you replace a a device and then receive a warning messsage, remove the device torestore computer functionality. Then contact Customer Care. (Continued) Notebook Tour 1-17 Contains the expansion memory module slot.
