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310-e.book Page iii Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Table of Contents Notices v Preface xiii Connecting the Notebook xiv Getting Help Online xvi Support Information ... Computer 1 Features 2 Display 4 Indicators and Microphone 6 Keyboard 8 Touchpad 15 Storage 17 Ports 19 Audio 26 Securing your Computer 28 Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power 31 Battery Pack 32 Power Management 39 Chapter 3 Peripherals and Options 45 External Monitor 46 External Keyboard 47 External Keypad 48 External Pointing Device 49 Printer 51 Audio...
310-e.book Page iii Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Table of Contents Notices v Preface xiii Connecting the Notebook xiv Getting Help Online xvi Support Information ... Computer 1 Features 2 Display 4 Indicators and Microphone 6 Keyboard 8 Touchpad 15 Storage 17 Ports 19 Audio 26 Securing your Computer 28 Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power 31 Battery Pack 32 Power Management 39 Chapter 3 Peripherals and Options 45 External Monitor 46 External Keyboard 47 External Keypad 48 External Pointing Device 49 Printer 51 Audio...
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310-e.book Page viii Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Notices Important Safety Instructions 1. Use ...be blocked by placing the product on the cord. 9. Do not locate this product from the type of power indicated on the power cord. Slots and openings in installation unless proper ventilation is used with this product near or over a radiator...or bottom are not sure of the type of the product and to ensure reliable operation of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. 8. viii The openings should be blocked or covered. Do not use liquid cleaners or...
310-e.book Page viii Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Notices Important Safety Instructions 1. Use ...be blocked by placing the product on the cord. 9. Do not locate this product from the type of power indicated on the power cord. Slots and openings in installation unless proper ventilation is used with this product near or over a radiator...or bottom are not sure of the type of the product and to ensure reliable operation of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. 8. viii The openings should be blocked or covered. Do not use liquid cleaners or...
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... parts that are followed. Batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion. ix When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f. 310-e.book Page ix Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Notices 10.Never push objects of any...
... parts that are followed. Batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion. ix When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f. 310-e.book Page ix Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Notices 10.Never push objects of any...
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It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters). 310-e.book Page x Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Notices 15.Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your accessories box) for this unit. x
It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters). 310-e.book Page x Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Notices 15.Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your accessories box) for this unit. x
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310-e.book Page xv Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Preface 2. If you are using Windows 95 or higher version operating system, we recommend you turn off the computer and want to turn it to turn off power, slide the power switch again. Connect one end of the computer then release it on... the computer's rear panel and the other end to a properly grounded power outlet. 3. The POST (Power On Self-Test) routine executes and Windows begins loading. Note: To turn on the power. Open the display cover and slide the power switch towards the rear of the AC adapter to the DC-in port...
310-e.book Page xv Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Preface 2. If you are using Windows 95 or higher version operating system, we recommend you turn off the computer and want to turn it to turn off power, slide the power switch again. Connect one end of the computer then release it on... the computer's rear panel and the other end to a properly grounded power outlet. 3. The POST (Power On Self-Test) routine executes and Windows begins loading. Note: To turn on the power. Open the display cover and slide the power switch towards the rear of the AC adapter to the DC-in port...
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... notebook on the plug. u Do not expose the notebook to dust and dirt. u Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it . Carefully route the power cord and any liquid on top of the notebook to direct sunlight. u Do not expose the notebook to rain... u Do not expose to temperatures below 0ºC (32ºF) or above 50ºC (122ºF). u When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on uneven surfaces. 310-e.book Page xviii Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Preface Care and Maintenance Taking Care of Your Computer Your...
... notebook on the plug. u Do not expose the notebook to dust and dirt. u Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it . Carefully route the power cord and any liquid on top of the notebook to direct sunlight. u Do not expose the notebook to rain... u Do not expose to temperatures below 0ºC (32ºF) or above 50ºC (122ºF). u When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on uneven surfaces. 310-e.book Page xviii Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Preface Care and Maintenance Taking Care of Your Computer Your...
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... cloth moistened with batteries. Taking Care of your Battery Pack Here are using an extension cord. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Turn the power off the notebook and remove the battery pack. 2. Keep them away from children. Recycle if at all equipment plugged into the product.... 310-e.book Page xix Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Preface u The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the fuse rating. u ...
... cloth moistened with batteries. Taking Care of your Battery Pack Here are using an extension cord. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Turn the power off the notebook and remove the battery pack. 2. Keep them away from children. Recycle if at all equipment plugged into the product.... 310-e.book Page xix Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Preface u The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the fuse rating. u ...
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... Ports 19 Fast Infrared 20 Universal Serial Bus 21 Right Ports 22 Fax/Data Modem 23 PC Card Slots 23 Audio 26 Securing your new power computing partner. 310-e.book Page 1 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM 1 Getting Familiar with your Computer This computer combines high-performance, versatility...
... Ports 19 Fast Infrared 20 Universal Serial Bus 21 Right Ports 22 Fax/Data Modem 23 PC Card Slots 23 Audio 26 Securing your new power computing partner. 310-e.book Page 1 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM 1 Getting Familiar with your Computer This computer combines high-performance, versatility...
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...ROM drive (optional) u High-capacity, enhanced-IDE hard disk u Lithium-Ion battery pack u Heuristic power management system with standby and hibernation power saving modes Multimedia u 16-bit high-fidelity stereo audio with the user in microphone Connectivity u High-...speed fax/data modem port u Fast infrared wireless communication u USB (Universal Serial Bus) port Human-centric Design and Ergonomics u Lightweight and slim u Sleek, smooth and stylish design 2 User's Guide 310...
...ROM drive (optional) u High-capacity, enhanced-IDE hard disk u Lithium-Ion battery pack u Heuristic power management system with standby and hibernation power saving modes Multimedia u 16-bit high-fidelity stereo audio with the user in microphone Connectivity u High-...speed fax/data modem port u Fast infrared wireless communication u USB (Universal Serial Bus) port Human-centric Design and Ergonomics u Lightweight and slim u Sleek, smooth and stylish design 2 User's Guide 310...
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...for largeaudience presentations. Opening and Closing the Display To open the display, slide the display lid latch to a comfortable viewing position. 310-e.book Page 4 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Display Display The graphics display offers excellent viewing, display quality and desktop ...giving presentations. Then tilt it to the left and lift up the lid. Simultaneous display allows you to conserve power when 4 User's Guide Power Management The power management system incorporates an "automatic LCD dim" feature that turns off the display (and enters standby mode) ...
...for largeaudience presentations. Opening and Closing the Display To open the display, slide the display lid latch to a comfortable viewing position. 310-e.book Page 4 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Display Display The graphics display offers excellent viewing, display quality and desktop ...giving presentations. Then tilt it to the left and lift up the lid. Simultaneous display allows you to conserve power when 4 User's Guide Power Management The power management system incorporates an "automatic LCD dim" feature that turns off the display (and enters standby mode) ...
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... LED panel also has an internal microphone for multimedia purposes. Lights when the hard disk is closed. Power Standby Media Activity Battery Charge Caps Lock Num Lock Microphone 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 cover is active. Standby Media Activity Lights when the computer enters Standby mode. 310-e.book Page 6 Tuesday, October 27...
... LED panel also has an internal microphone for multimedia purposes. Lights when the hard disk is closed. Power Standby Media Activity Battery Charge Caps Lock Num Lock Microphone 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 cover is active. Standby Media Activity Lights when the computer enters Standby mode. 310-e.book Page 6 Tuesday, October 27...
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See "Notebook Manager" on page 40 to know more about Hibernation mode Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with your Computer 11 Press the power switch to return. Puts the computer in Standby mode. See "Hibernation mode" on page 41 to know more about Standby mode. Hot Key Icon ...Access the notebook configuration utility. Press any key to resume. Puts the computer in Hibernation mode (Save to Disk). See "Standby mode" on page 72. 310-e.book Page 11 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Hot Keys Keyboard The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the...
See "Notebook Manager" on page 40 to know more about Hibernation mode Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with your Computer 11 Press the power switch to return. Puts the computer in Standby mode. See "Hibernation mode" on page 41 to know more about Standby mode. Hot Key Icon ...Access the notebook configuration utility. Press any key to resume. Puts the computer in Hibernation mode (Save to Disk). See "Standby mode" on page 72. 310-e.book Page 11 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Hot Keys Keyboard The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the...
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.... Fn-← Home Home Go to the beginning of the screen. Fn-SL Num Lock When Num Lock is on and off to the computer. 310-e.book Page 13 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Keyboard Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-→ End End Go to the end of the.... Fn-D Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off . Fn-T Touchpad Turns the internal on/off1 touchpad on , the embedded keypad is connected to save power. Press any key to return.
.... Fn-← Home Home Go to the beginning of the screen. Fn-SL Num Lock When Num Lock is on and off to the computer. 310-e.book Page 13 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Keyboard Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-→ End End Go to the end of the.... Fn-D Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off . Fn-T Touchpad Turns the internal on/off1 touchpad on , the embedded keypad is connected to save power. Press any key to return.
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... of up to monitor port 1024x768 resolution, 64K-colors) USB Port USB devices DC-in jack AC adapter and power outlet Fast Infrared The computer's fast infrared (FIR) port allows you to one meter. 20 User's Guide 310-e.book Page 20 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Ports # Icon 3 4 5 6 7 Port Connects to...
... of up to monitor port 1024x768 resolution, 64K-colors) USB Port USB devices DC-in jack AC adapter and power outlet Fast Infrared The computer's fast infrared (FIR) port allows you to one meter. 20 User's Guide 310-e.book Page 20 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Ports # Icon 3 4 5 6 7 Port Connects to...
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This chapter contains the information you need to know to operate the computer on how your computer manages and saves power. It also includes information on battery power. Contents Battery Pack 32 Battery Pack Characteristics 32 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack . . . . 33 Charging the Battery ...Modes 34 Checking the Battery Level 35 Using the Windows Battery Meter 35 Optimizing Battery Life 36 Battery-low Warning 37 Power Management 39 Power Management Modes 39 Display Standby Mode 39 Hard Disk Standby Mode 40 Peripheral Standby Modes 40 Standby mode 40 Hibernation mode...
This chapter contains the information you need to know to operate the computer on how your computer manages and saves power. It also includes information on battery power. Contents Battery Pack 32 Battery Pack Characteristics 32 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack . . . . 33 Charging the Battery ...Modes 34 Checking the Battery Level 35 Using the Windows Battery Meter 35 Optimizing Battery Life 36 Battery-low Warning 37 Power Management 39 Power Management Modes 39 Display Standby Mode 39 Hard Disk Standby Mode 40 Peripheral Standby Modes 40 Standby mode 40 Hibernation mode...
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310-e.book Page 32 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Battery Pack Battery Pack The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use the AC adapter. Note: When using a battery pack for more than two weeks, we suggest that you travel or during a power failure. If the computer ... mode, or a month in Hibernation mode or when the power is critically low. The battery will come in roughly a day with a battery that the battery power is off warning beeps and the status indicator flashes at regular intervals. Battery power (from a fully charged battery pack) depletes in handy when...
310-e.book Page 32 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Battery Pack Battery Pack The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use the AC adapter. Note: When using a battery pack for more than two weeks, we suggest that you travel or during a power failure. If the computer ... mode, or a month in Hibernation mode or when the power is critically low. The battery will come in roughly a day with a battery that the battery power is off warning beeps and the status indicator flashes at regular intervals. Battery power (from a fully charged battery pack) depletes in handy when...
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...ºC (140ºF). Follow these steps: 1. Note: Make sure the cover latch is properly seated. otherwise turn off the computer. Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power 33 Slide down until the battery is unlock before inserting the battery pack otherwise you have an AC adapter connected to insert the battery pack.... This may adversely affect the battery pack. 310-e.book Page 33 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Battery Pack Warning: Do not expose battery packs to the cover.
...ºC (140ºF). Follow these steps: 1. Note: Make sure the cover latch is properly seated. otherwise turn off the computer. Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power 33 Slide down until the battery is unlock before inserting the battery pack otherwise you have an AC adapter connected to insert the battery pack.... This may adversely affect the battery pack. 310-e.book Page 33 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Battery Pack Warning: Do not expose battery packs to the cover.
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Charging Modes The adapter has three charging modes: u Rapid mode The computer uses rapid charging when power is turned off and a powered AC adapter is connected to it. 310-e.book Page 34 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Battery Pack 3. pull out the battery pack. In rapid 34 User's Guide Charging the Battery To...
Charging Modes The adapter has three charging modes: u Rapid mode The computer uses rapid charging when power is turned off and a powered AC adapter is connected to it. 310-e.book Page 34 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Battery Pack 3. pull out the battery pack. In rapid 34 User's Guide Charging the Battery To...
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... This mode will take longer to see the present charge level of your cursor on the battery gauge (or AC plug) icon on Battery Power 35 Checking the Battery Level The computer features battery-low warning signals that you can check the battery charge level using the Windows battery gauge.... When the battery pack is fully charged, the adapter changes to trickle mode to eight hours. 310-e.book Page 35 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Battery Pack mode, a fully depleted battery gets fully charged in , the computer also charges ...
... This mode will take longer to see the present charge level of your cursor on the battery gauge (or AC plug) icon on Battery Power 35 Checking the Battery Level The computer features battery-low warning signals that you can check the battery charge level using the Windows battery gauge.... When the battery pack is fully charged, the adapter changes to trickle mode to eight hours. 310-e.book Page 35 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Battery Pack mode, a fully depleted battery gets fully charged in , the computer also charges ...
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...Optimizing battery life prolongs the charge/recharge cycle and improves recharge efficiency. The constant trickle charge maintains the battery level to optimize and maximize battery power: u Purchase an extra battery pack. You can be recharged about 300 times when used as directed. u The batteries can do this through... the Setup Utility. 310-e.book Page 36 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Battery Pack Optimizing Battery Life This section helps you get the most out of ...
...Optimizing battery life prolongs the charge/recharge cycle and improves recharge efficiency. The constant trickle charge maintains the battery level to optimize and maximize battery power: u Purchase an extra battery pack. You can be recharged about 300 times when used as directed. u The batteries can do this through... the Setup Utility. 310-e.book Page 36 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Battery Pack Optimizing Battery Life This section helps you get the most out of ...