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Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E2463 / Feb 2006
Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E2463 / Feb 2006
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Getting Started 23 Power System ...24 Using AC Power 24 Using Battery Power 24 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Powering ON the Notebook PC 26 The Power-On Self Test (POST 26 Checking Battery Power 27 Battery Care ...27 Restarting or Rebooting 28 Powering OFF ... Indicators 31 Switches ...31 Status Indicators 32 CD Player Control Buttons and Indicator (on selected models 34 2 Introducing the Notebook PC 5 About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your Notebook PC 9 2. Knowing the Parts 11 Top Side ...12 Bottom Side ...14 Left Side ...16 Right Side ...18 Front ...
Getting Started 23 Power System ...24 Using AC Power 24 Using Battery Power 24 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Powering ON the Notebook PC 26 The Power-On Self Test (POST 26 Checking Battery Power 27 Battery Care ...27 Restarting or Rebooting 28 Powering OFF ... Indicators 31 Switches ...31 Status Indicators 32 CD Player Control Buttons and Indicator (on selected models 34 2 Introducing the Notebook PC 5 About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your Notebook PC 9 2. Knowing the Parts 11 Top Side ...12 Bottom Side ...14 Left Side ...16 Right Side ...18 Front ...
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Using the Notebook PC 35 Models with Sonoma chipset 36 Operating System ...36 Support Software 36 Pointing Device ...36 Using the Touchpad 37 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 38 Caring for the Touchpad 39 Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA 40 Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA 40 Storage Devices ...41 PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket 41 Optical Drive ...42 Hard Disk Drive... Power State Summary 49 Thermal Power Control 49 Stand by and Hibernate 50 Appendix ...51 Optional Accessories 52 Glossary ...54 Declarations and Safety Statements 58 Notebook PC Information 70 3 Contents 4.
Using the Notebook PC 35 Models with Sonoma chipset 36 Operating System ...36 Support Software 36 Pointing Device ...36 Using the Touchpad 37 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 38 Caring for the Touchpad 39 Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA 40 Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA 40 Storage Devices ...41 PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket 41 Optical Drive ...42 Hard Disk Drive... Power State Summary 49 Thermal Power Control 49 Stand by and Hibernate 50 Appendix ...51 Optional Accessories 52 Glossary ...54 Declarations and Safety Statements 58 Notebook PC Information 70 3 Contents 4.
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Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 5 1 Introducing the Notebook PC 1.
Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 5 1 Introducing the Notebook PC 1.
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...completely. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in the Notebook PC and how to data, components, or persons. Important...'s Manual 4. These notes have different degrees of in < > or [ ] represents a key on getting started with the Notebook PC. Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Vital information that must be followed for completing tasks. This User...
...completely. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in the Notebook PC and how to data, components, or persons. Important...'s Manual 4. These notes have different degrees of in < > or [ ] represents a key on getting started with the Notebook PC. Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Vital information that must be followed for completing tasks. This User...
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...that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should only be placed in environments with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on or near liquids,...32°F) and 35°C (95°F). DO NOT expose to extreme temperatures (below 0˚C (32˚F), otherwise the Notebook PC may explode. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of 19VDC, 3.42A (65W). Follow all servicing to strong magnetic or...
...that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should only be placed in environments with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place or drop objects on or near liquids,...32°F) and 35°C (95°F). DO NOT expose to extreme temperatures (below 0˚C (32˚F), otherwise the Notebook PC may explode. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of 19VDC, 3.42A (65W). Follow all servicing to strong magnetic or...
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...can purchase an optional carrying case to magnetic wands. 8 Charge Your Batteries If you intend to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in the closed position to the connectors. There are three main types of the hard disk surface during takeoffs and landings. ...all external peripherals to prevent damage to protect the keyboard and display panel. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON. Therefore, you should turn it is latched securely in ...
...can purchase an optional carrying case to magnetic wands. 8 Charge Your Batteries If you intend to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in the closed position to the connectors. There are three main types of the hard disk surface during takeoffs and landings. ...all external peripherals to prevent damage to protect the keyboard and display panel. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON. Therefore, you should turn it is latched securely in ...
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... to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed information on using your Notebook PC. 1. When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn...
... to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed information on using your Notebook PC. 1. When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn...
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Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11 2.
Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11 2.
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DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON THE LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 12 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. The bottom of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 10 9 8 4 5 7 6 IMPORTANT! High temperatures are normal during charging or operation.
DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON THE LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 12 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. The bottom of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 10 9 8 4 5 7 6 IMPORTANT! High temperatures are normal during charging or operation.
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... with video conferencing and other interactive applications. 2 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in this button can be used to turn OFF the Notebook PC. A software-controlled scrolling function is ON. The power switch only works when the display panel is OFF, the CD control buttons activate...excellent viewing like that allows you to help ease navigation in section 3. 9 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Camera (on the eyes. Two Windows™ function keys are several CD control ...
... with video conferencing and other interactive applications. 2 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in this button can be used to turn OFF the Notebook PC. A software-controlled scrolling function is ON. The power switch only works when the display panel is OFF, the CD control buttons activate...excellent viewing like that allows you to help ease navigation in section 3. 9 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Camera (on the eyes. Two Windows™ function keys are several CD control ...
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.... Additional memory will void the warranty. 2 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this side of memory in the future. WARNING! There is no... setup required after the memory is installed. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the Notebook PC. 1 2 12 3 11 10 4 5 -2 -1 6 6 9 8 7 1 Central Processor (CPU) Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. ...
.... Additional memory will void the warranty. 2 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this side of memory in the future. WARNING! There is no... setup required after the memory is installed. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the Notebook PC. 1 2 12 3 11 10 4 5 -2 -1 6 6 9 8 7 1 Central Processor (CPU) Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. ...
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... sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with a straightened paper clip to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. Spring The spring battery lock is inserted, it will automatically lock. Hard disk drive upgrades are... pack cannot be disassembled and must be replaced as a single unit through an authorized vendor. 10 Optical Drive Module Eject The Notebook PC has an upgradable optical drive module. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to the locked position after inserting the battery...
... sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with a straightened paper clip to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. Spring The spring battery lock is inserted, it will automatically lock. Hard disk drive upgrades are... pack cannot be disassembled and must be replaced as a single unit through an authorized vendor. 10 Optical Drive Module Eject The Notebook PC has an upgradable optical drive module. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to the locked position after inserting the battery...
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...used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will provide USB power when the Notebook PC is ON (standard on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...supports a standard telephone cable. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used to connect a stereo audio source to the Notebook PC. This function is compatible with peripherals such as additional plug-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. IMPORTANT! USB allows many...
...used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will provide USB power when the Notebook PC is ON (standard on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives...supports a standard telephone cable. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used to connect a stereo audio source to the Notebook PC. This function is compatible with peripherals such as additional plug-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. IMPORTANT! USB allows many...
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... microphone or output signals from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Use this feature to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Combo 7 SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to printers. The built-in memory card... reader must be marked "DV" for digital audio output. The socket supports 32-bit CardBus. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of Notebook PC expansion options such as specified later in this jack automatically disables the built-in memory card reader that produces rich, vibrant sound (results ...
... microphone or output signals from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Use this feature to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Combo 7 SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to printers. The built-in memory card... reader must be marked "DV" for digital audio output. The socket supports 32-bit CardBus. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of Notebook PC expansion options such as specified later in this jack automatically disables the built-in memory card reader that produces rich, vibrant sound (results ...
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... is being transferred by the optical disk drive. Audio features are software controlled. 2 Optical Drive (type varies by model) The Notebook PC comes in various models with external stereo headphones or speakers). 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify... audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with different optical drives. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the Notebook PC. 1 2 34 5 1 Audio Speaker The built-in proportion to the data size transferred. 4 Optical Drive Electronic Eject (location varies by...
... is being transferred by the optical disk drive. Audio features are software controlled. 2 Optical Drive (type varies by model) The Notebook PC comes in various models with external stereo headphones or speakers). 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify... audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with different optical drives. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the Notebook PC. 1 2 34 5 1 Audio Speaker The built-in proportion to the data size transferred. 4 Optical Drive Electronic Eject (location varies by...
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... described in use. The buttons activate and control your thumb and lift up the display panel with your operating system's software audio player when the Notebook PC is ON. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to the table or else the hinges may break! WARNING! When your... Notebook PC is OFF, the CD control buttons activate a hardware CD player function that allows you to listen to audio CDs without software. (See section 3 for convenient ...
... described in use. The buttons activate and control your thumb and lift up the display panel with your operating system's software audio player when the Notebook PC is ON. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to the table or else the hinges may break! WARNING! When your... Notebook PC is OFF, the CD control buttons activate a hardware CD player function that allows you to listen to audio CDs without software. (See section 3 for convenient ...
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... Air Vents The air vents allow viewing on selected models) The TV-Out port is an S-Video connector that prevent the Notebook PC to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. IMPORTANT! You can choose between simultaneously or single display. Power supplied through this jack. ...cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to DC power for standard video devices. Use an S-Video cable (not provided) for high ...
... Air Vents The air vents allow viewing on selected models) The TV-Out port is an S-Video connector that prevent the Notebook PC to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. IMPORTANT! You can choose between simultaneously or single display. Power supplied through this jack. ...cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to DC power for standard video devices. Use an S-Video cable (not provided) for high ...
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Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF the Notebook PC Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators 23 3.
Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF the Notebook PC Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators 23 3.