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Indicators Indicators The computer has six easy-to-read status indicators (LEDs) under the display screen. The Power and Standby indicators are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the ...
Indicators Indicators The computer has six easy-to-read status indicators (LEDs) under the display screen. The Power and Standby indicators are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the ...
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... ↑ or ↓ respectively. A better solution would be to do a lot of numeric data entry. Scroll Lock (Fn-F12) When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you can toggle on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Keyboard Keyboard The keyboard has full...
... ↑ or ↓ respectively. A better solution would be to do a lot of numeric data entry. Scroll Lock (Fn-F12) When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you can toggle on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Keyboard Keyboard The keyboard has full...
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Fn-F2 Fn-F3 Setup Standby Accesses the notebook configuration utility. Press any key to access most of the hotkeys and their functions. Puts the computer in Standby mode. See "Standby Mode" on page 74. Keyboard Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to return. Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays a list of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS setup utility. See "Notebook Manager" on page 40 to learn more about Standby mode. 12 User's Guide
Fn-F2 Fn-F3 Setup Standby Accesses the notebook configuration utility. Press any key to access most of the hotkeys and their functions. Puts the computer in Standby mode. See "Standby Mode" on page 74. Keyboard Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to return. Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays a list of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS setup utility. See "Notebook Manager" on page 40 to learn more about Standby mode. 12 User's Guide
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...See "Hibernation Mode" on and off off; Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off . Fn-F8 Speaker on/ Turns the speakers on page 42 for more about...mode. Press any key to resume. Fn-↑ Fn-↓ Contrast up Contrast down Increases the screen contrast (available only for models with SCC displays). Decreases the screen contrast (available only for models with your Computer 13 Keyboard Hot Key Fn-F4 Icon Fn-F5 Fn...
...See "Hibernation Mode" on and off off; Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off . Fn-F8 Speaker on/ Turns the speakers on page 42 for more about...mode. Press any key to resume. Fn-↑ Fn-↓ Contrast up Contrast down Increases the screen contrast (available only for models with SCC displays). Decreases the screen contrast (available only for models with your Computer 13 Keyboard Hot Key Fn-F4 Icon Fn-F5 Fn...
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With turbo mode off . Note: If you want to use an external PS/2 mouse, first enable the touchpad, connect the external PS/2 mouse, then disable the touchpad if necessary. Fn-← Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Fn-H Turbo mode on/off Toggles turbo mode on and off , power management is maximized. Activating Hot Keys When activating hot keys, press and hold the first key Fn before pressing the other key in the hot key combination. 14 User's Guide Keyboard Hot Key Fn-→ Icon Function Description Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
With turbo mode off . Note: If you want to use an external PS/2 mouse, first enable the touchpad, connect the external PS/2 mouse, then disable the touchpad if necessary. Fn-← Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Fn-H Turbo mode on/off Toggles turbo mode on and off , power management is maximized. Activating Hot Keys When activating hot keys, press and hold the first key Fn before pressing the other key in the hot key combination. 14 User's Guide Keyboard Hot Key Fn-→ Icon Function Description Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
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... Besides the built-in speakers, there are audio ports on the right panel. Controlling Volume Controlling volume on the computer is located above the display screen. turn it to the left panel of the display hinge direct sound towards to increase the volume; Audio Audio The standard computer configuration includes 16...
... Besides the built-in speakers, there are audio ports on the right panel. Controlling Volume Controlling volume on the computer is located above the display screen. turn it to the left panel of the display hinge direct sound towards to increase the volume; Audio Audio The standard computer configuration includes 16...
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The battery will come in the Power Management screen of Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) batteries. Using a Battery Pack for the First Time When using a battery pack for road warriors. See page 93 and page 80 ...
The battery will come in the Power Management screen of Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) batteries. Using a Battery Pack for the First Time When using a battery pack for road warriors. See page 93 and page 80 ...
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... audio, serial ports, floppy drive and parallel port. When the computer is drained. 40 User's Guide Heuristic Power Management Power Management Modes Display Standby Mode Screen activity is no disk read/write operations within the period of time determined by the HPM unit. Hard Disk Standby Mode The hard disk enters...
... audio, serial ports, floppy drive and parallel port. When the computer is drained. 40 User's Guide Heuristic Power Management Power Management Modes Display Standby Mode Screen activity is no disk read/write operations within the period of time determined by the HPM unit. Hard Disk Standby Mode The hard disk enters...
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... cover of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you. 66 User's Guide Caution: Avoid packing items next to remove the media can damage the screen What To Bring with You Unless you already have some items at home, bring the following items with you: u AC adapter and power cord u The...
... cover of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you. 66 User's Guide Caution: Avoid packing items next to remove the media can damage the screen What To Bring with You Unless you already have some items at home, bring the following items with you: u AC adapter and power cord u The...
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... in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on your Computer 67 Chapter 4 Moving with your computer at home, it may be worthwhile purchasing a second AC adapter for use...
... in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on your Computer 67 Chapter 4 Moving with your computer at home, it may be worthwhile purchasing a second AC adapter for use...
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..., click on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager. 2. Notebook Manager consists of six sections: u Information Viewer u Boot Sequence u Password u Power Management u Display Device u Line-in /Microphone screen, these changes take effect the next time the computer restarts. Note: Certain hot key functions are also found in system setup program called Notebook Manager...
..., click on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager. 2. Notebook Manager consists of six sections: u Information Viewer u Boot Sequence u Password u Power Management u Display Device u Line-in /Microphone screen, these changes take effect the next time the computer restarts. Note: Certain hot key functions are also found in system setup program called Notebook Manager...
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The devices include the following: 76 User's Guide The Boot Sequence screen displays the bootable devices in your computer boots up. Boot Sequence Boot Sequence defines the boot sequence to follow when your computer and the order ...
The devices include the following: 76 User's Guide The Boot Sequence screen displays the bootable devices in your computer boots up. Boot Sequence Boot Sequence defines the boot sequence to follow when your computer and the order ...
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Select to allow the computer to display device(s), such as the display brightness/contrast levels. The items in this screen include: u Boot Display Device. Notebook Manager u Enable system resume timer. Sets the current display device. Display Device Display Device is used to control various settings ...
Select to allow the computer to display device(s), such as the display brightness/contrast levels. The items in this screen include: u Boot Display Device. Notebook Manager u Enable system resume timer. Sets the current display device. Display Device Display Device is used to control various settings ...
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.... Click and drag to accept. 82 User's Guide Click on the radio button of the desired item, then click on Apply to set the LCD screen brightness and contrast levels. Note: TFT active-matrix LCDs have fixed and optimized contrast levels. Notebook Manager u Brightness for LCD Panel/Contrast for LCD Panel...
.... Click and drag to accept. 82 User's Guide Click on the radio button of the desired item, then click on Apply to set the LCD screen brightness and contrast levels. Note: TFT active-matrix LCDs have fixed and optimized contrast levels. Notebook Manager u Brightness for LCD Panel/Contrast for LCD Panel...
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.... Note: Parameter explanations are in front of a parameter denotes an item with a submenu. Note: You can change the value of the screen. u Press the plus/minus keys +- Please also refer to access a submenu. to move between parameters. To activate the Setup Utility, ...press F2 during POST (while the Extensa logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Ouput System). u Press the Enter key to Chapter 6, Troubleshooting ...
.... Note: Parameter explanations are in front of a parameter denotes an item with a submenu. Note: You can change the value of the screen. u Press the plus/minus keys +- Please also refer to access a submenu. to move between parameters. To activate the Setup Utility, ...press F2 during POST (while the Extensa logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Ouput System). u Press the Enter key to Chapter 6, Troubleshooting ...
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...Disk A Selects the floppy disk drive type. Press Enter to access the CD-ROM/ATAPI Device submenu. 84 User's Guide Setup Utility Main The Main screen contains parameters involving basic computer settings and hardware information. Parameter Description System Time Sets the system time. CD-ROM/ ATAPI Devices Shows the media bay... module type installed. Options: 1.44 MB, 3½" or Disabled. Settings in this screen. Press Enter to access the Hard Disk 0 submenu. Hard Disk 0 Shows the hard disk size.
...Disk A Selects the floppy disk drive type. Press Enter to access the CD-ROM/ATAPI Device submenu. 84 User's Guide Setup Utility Main The Main screen contains parameters involving basic computer settings and hardware information. Parameter Description System Time Sets the system time. CD-ROM/ ATAPI Devices Shows the media bay... module type installed. Options: 1.44 MB, 3½" or Disabled. Settings in this screen. Press Enter to access the Hard Disk 0 submenu. Hard Disk 0 Shows the hard disk size.
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.... Parameter Description Type Sets the hard disk type. Hard Disk 0 Submenu The hard disk 0 submenu allows you experience computer problems and need to access this screen. Options: Auto, User or None Cylinders Shows the number of cylinders of the hard disk. Sectors/Track Shows the number of sectors per track of...
.... Parameter Description Type Sets the hard disk type. Hard Disk 0 Submenu The hard disk 0 submenu allows you experience computer problems and need to access this screen. Options: Auto, User or None Cylinders Shows the number of cylinders of the hard disk. Sectors/Track Shows the number of sectors per track of...
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... maximum capacity of these parameters. CD-ROM/ATAPI Devices Submenu The CD-ROM/ATAPI Devices submenu allows you set to the right of the screen or the previous section for Cylinder, Heads, Sectors/Track and Maximum Capacity are automatically set when the hard disk type is set the hard... disk type to the module installed in this screen to access this submenu. We suggest you to set parameters related to [Auto] for hassle-free and correct hard disk detection. Chapter 5 Software ...
... maximum capacity of these parameters. CD-ROM/ATAPI Devices Submenu The CD-ROM/ATAPI Devices submenu allows you set to the right of the screen or the previous section for Cylinder, Heads, Sectors/Track and Maximum Capacity are automatically set when the hard disk type is set the hard... disk type to the module installed in this screen to access this submenu. We suggest you to set parameters related to [Auto] for hassle-free and correct hard disk detection. Chapter 5 Software ...
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...-ROM Drive Computer boots from the hard disk. Press Enter to their optimal values. keys. The computer boots-up using the sequence specified in this screen to access this submenu. Hard Drive Computer boots from the CD-ROM drive (i.e., bootable CD-ROM in the floppy drive). To set the boot sequence...
...-ROM Drive Computer boots from the hard disk. Press Enter to their optimal values. keys. The computer boots-up using the sequence specified in this screen to access this submenu. Hard Drive Computer boots from the CD-ROM drive (i.e., bootable CD-ROM in the floppy drive). To set the boot sequence...
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... to computer hardware. The following table describes the parameters in this screen because these values are related to change the values in this screen. Setup Utility Advanced Caution: The parameters in this screen are the default and suggested parameter settings. The Advanced screen contains parameters that are already optimized. Options: IRQ4, IRQ10, IRQ11 or...
... to computer hardware. The following table describes the parameters in this screen because these values are related to change the values in this screen. Setup Utility Advanced Caution: The parameters in this screen are the default and suggested parameter settings. The Advanced screen contains parameters that are already optimized. Options: IRQ4, IRQ10, IRQ11 or...