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Contents Bottom Components 1-20 Mini PCI and Memory Compartments 1-20 Bays, Battery Latch and Vents 1-21 Additional Components 1-22 Hardware 1-22 Optical Discs 1-23 Labels 1-23 2 Keyboard and TouchPad TouchPad 2-2 Identifying TouchPad Components 2-2 Using the TouchPad 2-3 Setting ... Button Information 2-14 Keypads 2-15 Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad 2-15 Using an External Numeric Keypad 2-17 3 Power Power Sources 3-2 Selecting a Power Source 3-2 Switching Between Battery and External Power. . . . 3-3 Power Control and Light Locations 3-4 iv Hardware and Software Guide
Contents Bottom Components 1-20 Mini PCI and Memory Compartments 1-20 Bays, Battery Latch and Vents 1-21 Additional Components 1-22 Hardware 1-22 Optical Discs 1-23 Labels 1-23 2 Keyboard and TouchPad TouchPad 2-2 Identifying TouchPad Components 2-2 Using the TouchPad 2-3 Setting ... Button Information 2-14 Keypads 2-15 Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad 2-15 Using an External Numeric Keypad 2-17 3 Power Power Sources 3-2 Selecting a Power Source 3-2 Switching Between Battery and External Power. . . . 3-3 Power Control and Light Locations 3-4 iv Hardware and Software Guide
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...Your Work 3-9 Interference with Drive Media 3-10 Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures. . . . . . 3-10 Turning the Notebook On or Off 3-11 Initiating or Resuming from Standby 3-12 Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation 3-13 Using Emergency Turn Off Procedures... Power Preferences 3-16 Battery Pack 3-18 Charging a Battery Pack 3-18 Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack 3-19 Managing Low-Battery Conditions 3-21 Calibrating a Battery Pack 3-22 Conserving Battery Pack Power 3-26 Replacing a Battery Pack 3-28 Storing a Battery Pack 3-30 Disposing of a Used Battery Pack 3-30 4...
...Your Work 3-9 Interference with Drive Media 3-10 Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures. . . . . . 3-10 Turning the Notebook On or Off 3-11 Initiating or Resuming from Standby 3-12 Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation 3-13 Using Emergency Turn Off Procedures... Power Preferences 3-16 Battery Pack 3-18 Charging a Battery Pack 3-18 Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack 3-19 Managing Low-Battery Conditions 3-21 Calibrating a Battery Pack 3-22 Conserving Battery Pack Power 3-26 Replacing a Battery Pack 3-28 Storing a Battery Pack 3-30 Disposing of a Used Battery Pack 3-30 4...
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... 1-13 The light on the front of the notebook. Off: Notebook is off. 2 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light On or blinking: The internal hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed. 3 Battery light On: The battery pack is fully charged or not inserted. *There... are 2 power/standby lights. Off: The battery pack is charging. Both lights display the same information. Blinking: Notebook is turned on. Lights Component ID Component Description ...
... 1-13 The light on the front of the notebook. Off: Notebook is off. 2 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light On or blinking: The internal hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed. 3 Battery light On: The battery pack is fully charged or not inserted. *There... are 2 power/standby lights. Off: The battery pack is charging. Both lights display the same information. Blinking: Notebook is turned on. Lights Component ID Component Description ...
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... Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Hardware and Software Guide 1-21 Holds the internal hard drive. *Battery packs vary by model. †The notebook has 4 vents. Holds a battery pack. One vent is also visible on the left side of the notebook, and one vent is also visible on the rear of the...
... Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Hardware and Software Guide 1-21 Holds the internal hard drive. *Battery packs vary by model. †The notebook has 4 vents. Holds a battery pack. One vent is also visible on the left side of the notebook, and one vent is also visible on the rear of the...
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... 1 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. 2 Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. 3 Battery pack* Powers the notebook when the notebook is not connected to external power. 4 Modem cable* Connects a modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country...modem cables, and modem adapters vary in appearance by model. 1-22 Hardware and Software Guide Battery packs vary by region and country. The following sections identify the standard external components included with your notebook vary by region, country, notebook model, and the optional hardware you purchased.
... 1 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. 2 Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. 3 Battery pack* Powers the notebook when the notebook is not connected to external power. 4 Modem cable* Connects a modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country...modem cables, and modem adapters vary in appearance by model. 1-22 Hardware and Software Guide Battery packs vary by region and country. The following sections identify the standard external components included with your notebook vary by region, country, notebook model, and the optional hardware you purchased.
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... display the information on the Service Tag on your screen, select Start > Help and Support. ■ Microsoft Certificate of the battery bay. You may need to the notebook provide information you may need the product number and the serial number when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with all of these...
... display the information on the Service Tag on your screen, select Start > Help and Support. ■ Microsoft Certificate of the battery bay. You may need to the notebook provide information you may need the product number and the serial number when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with all of these...
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...damage aircraft electronic systems. Install or modify system software or write to use the notebook. Task Recommended Power Source Work in most software applications ■ Charged battery pack in the notebook ■ External power supplied through one of the following devices: ❐ AC... adapter ❐ Optional docking device ❐ Optional combination power adapter Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the notebook External power supplied through one of the following devices: ■ AC adapter ■ Optional docking device ■ Optional ...
...damage aircraft electronic systems. Install or modify system software or write to use the notebook. Task Recommended Power Source Work in most software applications ■ Charged battery pack in the notebook ■ External power supplied through one of the following devices: ❐ AC... adapter ❐ Optional docking device ❐ Optional combination power adapter Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the notebook External power supplied through one of the following devices: ■ AC adapter ■ Optional docking device ■ Optional ...
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...notebook is running on battery power and you connect the notebook to external power, the notebook switches to external power. ■ If the notebook is running on external power (and contains a charged battery pack) and you disconnect the notebook from external power, the notebook switches to the notebook... displayed in your taskbar when the notebook is in an inserted battery pack. Select the Advanced tab. 3. Because the notebook switches between battery power and external power. Power Switching Between Battery and External Power The notebook runs on external power whenever external ...
...notebook is running on battery power and you connect the notebook to external power, the notebook switches to external power. ■ If the notebook is running on external power (and contains a charged battery pack) and you disconnect the notebook from external power, the notebook switches to the notebook... displayed in your taskbar when the notebook is in an inserted battery pack. Select the Advanced tab. 3. Because the notebook switches between battery power and external power. Power Switching Between Battery and External Power The notebook runs on external power whenever external ...
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... in Chapter 1, "Component ID." The function of each of the power controls and lights on the notebook. Instructions for using these items is summarized in this chapter. 1 Display switch 5 Battery light 2 Power button 6 Power/standby light 3 Power/standby light 7 fn+f5 hotkey 4 Music ...button 8 DVD button ✎ The notebook is equipped with 2 power/standby lights that display the same information. ...
... in Chapter 1, "Component ID." The function of each of the power controls and lights on the notebook. Instructions for using these items is summarized in this chapter. 1 Display switch 5 Battery light 2 Power button 6 Power/standby light 3 Power/standby light 7 fn+f5 hotkey 4 Music ...button 8 DVD button ✎ The notebook is equipped with 2 power/standby lights that display the same information. ...
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...press the power button ■ Use the TouchPad ■ Press any key on external power, the system initiates standby after 25 minutes of notebook inactivity. Power To initiate standby from the Start button in ■ Windows XP Home, select Start > Turn Off Computer > Stand By. ...the "Using Power Schemes" section later in Windows at default settings, the system initiates standby after periods of notebook inactivity: ■ When the notebook is running on battery power, the system initiates standby after 10 minutes of notebook inactivity. ■ If the notebook is running on the keyboard -
...press the power button ■ Use the TouchPad ■ Press any key on external power, the system initiates standby after 25 minutes of notebook inactivity. Power To initiate standby from the Start button in ■ Windows XP Home, select Start > Turn Off Computer > Stand By. ...the "Using Power Schemes" section later in Windows at default settings, the system initiates standby after periods of notebook inactivity: ■ When the notebook is running on battery power, the system initiates standby after 10 minutes of notebook inactivity. ■ If the notebook is running on the keyboard -
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...settings, refer to the screen. ■ If the notebook is in hibernation, the notebook restores from hibernation, press the power button. Restoring from Hibernation To restore from hibernation and your work is in Windows and running on battery power, hibernation can be initiated by the system. ...Power Managing System-Initiated Hibernation When the notebook is returned to the "Using Power Schemes" section later in this chapter. For example...
...settings, refer to the screen. ■ If the notebook is in hibernation, the notebook restores from hibernation, press the power button. Restoring from Hibernation To restore from hibernation and your work is in Windows and running on battery power, hibernation can be initiated by the system. ...Power Managing System-Initiated Hibernation When the notebook is returned to the "Using Power Schemes" section later in this chapter. For example...
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...external power for power conservation. If an external power supply is uncertain-Initiate hibernation or shut down the notebook from Windows. The amount of time a battery pack can support standby or hibernation or hold a charge varies by default but can be unused and ...for more power than 2 weeks-Shut down the notebook. (A power supply may become uncertain because of an inserted battery pack, remove the battery pack and store it in Windows and reaches a critical low-battery condition, disable hibernation only during a battery pack calibration. » To verify that hibernation...
...external power for power conservation. If an external power supply is uncertain-Initiate hibernation or shut down the notebook from Windows. The amount of time a battery pack can support standby or hibernation or hold a charge varies by default but can be unused and ...for more power than 2 weeks-Shut down the notebook. (A power supply may become uncertain because of an inserted battery pack, remove the battery pack and store it in Windows and reaches a critical low-battery condition, disable hibernation only during a battery pack calibration. » To verify that hibernation...
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...initiates standby ■ After 10 minutes of inactivity while running on battery power. ■ After 25 minutes of the following procedures: ■ Press the fn+f5 hotkey. ■ Close the notebook. ✎ When the notebook is closed while in standby. 3-12 Hardware and Software Guide ... following procedures: ■ Briefly press the power button. ■ Use the TouchPad. ■ Press any of inactivity while running on your notebook configuration, you may be called the Shut Down button. †Depending on external power. ■ Power/standby lights blink. ■ Screen...
...initiates standby ■ After 10 minutes of inactivity while running on battery power. ■ After 25 minutes of the following procedures: ■ Press the fn+f5 hotkey. ■ Close the notebook. ✎ When the notebook is closed while in standby. 3-12 Hardware and Software Guide ... following procedures: ■ Briefly press the power button. ■ Use the TouchPad. ■ Press any of inactivity while running on your notebook configuration, you may be called the Shut Down button. †Depending on external power. ■ Power/standby lights blink. ■ Screen...
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... the Enable hibernation check box is enabled by default. Task Initiate hibernation from Windows. Hibernation is selected. If the notebook is running on battery power and hibernation is cleared. (Continued) Hardware and Software Guide 3-13 To verify that hibernation remains enabled, select...are turned off. ■ Screen is enabled, the system initiates hibernation ■ After 30 minutes of notebook inactivity. ■ Whenever the battery pack reaches a critical low-battery condition. In Windows XP Professional, select Start > Turn Off Computer > Hibernate.* (If Hibernate is ...
... the Enable hibernation check box is enabled by default. Task Initiate hibernation from Windows. Hibernation is selected. If the notebook is running on battery power and hibernation is cleared. (Continued) Hardware and Software Guide 3-13 To verify that hibernation remains enabled, select...are turned off. ■ Screen is enabled, the system initiates hibernation ■ After 30 minutes of notebook inactivity. ■ Whenever the battery pack reaches a critical low-battery condition. In Windows XP Professional, select Start > Turn Off Computer > Hibernate.* (If Hibernate is ...
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... because of a critical low-battery condition, connect external power or insert a charged battery pack before you press the power button. (The system may not respond if the drained battery pack is the only power source.) Using Emergency Turn Off Procedures If the notebook has stopped responding, try first... to turn off the notebook by using the following standard procedures: ■ In Windows XP Home, ...
... because of a critical low-battery condition, connect external power or insert a charged battery pack before you press the power button. (The system may not respond if the drained battery pack is the only power source.) Using Emergency Turn Off Procedures If the notebook has stopped responding, try first... to turn off the notebook by using the following standard procedures: ■ In Windows XP Home, ...
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... hold down the power button for at least 4 seconds. ❏ Unplug the notebook from the drop-down from external power and remove the battery pack. A power scheme controls the amount of power the notebook uses while running on external power or on the screen. Hardware and Software Guide ... in Windows, press ctrl+alt+del. Power Preferences Using Power Schemes You can set and use power schemes only when the notebook is in this chapter. For battery pack removal instructions refer to initiate standby or hibernation after a period of inactivity you specify. » To select a preset...
... hold down the power button for at least 4 seconds. ❏ Unplug the notebook from the drop-down from external power and remove the battery pack. A power scheme controls the amount of power the notebook uses while running on external power or on the screen. Hardware and Software Guide ... in Windows, press ctrl+alt+del. Power Preferences Using Power Schemes You can set and use power schemes only when the notebook is in this chapter. For battery pack removal instructions refer to initiate standby or hibernation after a period of inactivity you specify. » To select a preset...
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...in-use , but the battery pack charges faster while the notebook is connected to about 10 percent of battery charge displays: Å WARNING: Do not charge the notebook battery pack onboard aircraft. A battery pack inserted in the notebook charges whenever the notebook is connected to external power .... ❏ When you charge the battery pack, charge it fully. ■ If you are charging a new battery pack: ❏ Charge the battery pack while the notebook is off. A battery pack inserted in use battery pack: ❏ Allow the battery pack to discharge to external power through...
...in-use , but the battery pack charges faster while the notebook is connected to about 10 percent of battery charge displays: Å WARNING: Do not charge the notebook battery pack onboard aircraft. A battery pack inserted in the notebook charges whenever the notebook is connected to external power .... ❏ When you charge the battery pack, charge it fully. ■ If you are charging a new battery pack: ❏ Charge the battery pack while the notebook is off. A battery pack inserted in use battery pack: ❏ Allow the battery pack to discharge to external power through...
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...one month or more, calibrate the battery pack instead of charge in a battery pack, refer to the "Calibrating a Battery Pack" section later in a Battery Pack Obtaining Accurate Charge Reports To increase the accuracy of battery charge reports: ■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to about determining... Hardware and Software Guide 3-19 Power The battery light displays charge status: ■ On: the battery pack is charging. ■ Blinking: the battery pack has reached a low-battery condition and is not charging. ■ Off: the battery pack is fully charged or not installed. ...
...one month or more, calibrate the battery pack instead of charge in a battery pack, refer to the "Calibrating a Battery Pack" section later in a Battery Pack Obtaining Accurate Charge Reports To increase the accuracy of battery charge reports: ■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to about determining... Hardware and Software Guide 3-19 Power The battery light displays charge status: ■ On: the battery pack is charging. ■ Blinking: the battery pack has reached a low-battery condition and is not charging. ■ Off: the battery pack is fully charged or not installed. ...
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...and Software Guide or - ■ Select the Power Meter icon, which is displayed by default in this section. Power Displaying Charge Reports To display battery charge information on the screen in Windows, use the Windows Power Meter feature described later in the taskbar. Power Meter displays... battery status in both percent and time: ■ The percent indicates the amount of charge remaining in Windows: ■ Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and ...
...and Software Guide or - ■ Select the Power Meter icon, which is displayed by default in this section. Power Displaying Charge Reports To display battery charge information on the screen in Windows, use the Windows Power Meter feature described later in the taskbar. Power Meter displays... battery status in both percent and time: ■ The percent indicates the amount of charge remaining in Windows: ■ Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and ...
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..., the Enable hibernation check box is enabled, the system initiates hibernation. If a low-battery condition is not resolved and the amount of charge remaining in the battery pack continues to drop, the notebook eventually enters a critical low-battery condition. ■ When the notebook is in standby, and then shuts down. Hibernation is lost . ❏ If...
..., the Enable hibernation check box is enabled, the system initiates hibernation. If a low-battery condition is not resolved and the amount of charge remaining in the battery pack continues to drop, the notebook eventually enters a critical low-battery condition. ■ When the notebook is in standby, and then shuts down. Hibernation is lost . ❏ If...