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Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E2333 / Nov 2005
Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E2333 / Nov 2005
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... 9 2. 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 ...28 Special Keyboard ...
... 9 2. 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 ...28 Special Keyboard ...
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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 ... Suspend Mode ...50 Power Savings ...50 Stand by and Hibernate 52 Appendix ...53 Optional Accessories 54 Glossary ...56 Glossary ...56 Declarations and Safety Statements 60 Notebook PC Information 72 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 ... Suspend Mode ...50 Power Savings ...50 Stand by and Hibernate 52 Appendix ...53 Optional Accessories 54 Glossary ...56 Glossary ...56 Declarations and Safety Statements 60 Notebook PC Information 72 3 Contents 4.
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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 About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 5
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...Important information that you information on the keyboard; NOTE: Tips and information for completing tasks. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to use them. IMPORTANT! The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in < > or [ ...notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on the various components in order to the Notebook PC and this User's Manuals: 1. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are major sections of importance as...
...Important information that you information on the keyboard; NOTE: Tips and information for completing tasks. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to use them. IMPORTANT! The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in < > or [ ...notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on the various components in order to the Notebook PC and this User's Manuals: 1. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are major sections of importance as...
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... environments. Check local codes for special battery disposal instructions. DO NOT expose to extreme temperatures (below 0˚C (32˚F), otherwise the Notebook PC may explode. Follow all servicing to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. INPUT RATING: Must... shove any part of 19VDC, 3.42A (65W). 7 DO NOT place or drop objects on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Do not place together with ambient temperatures between ...
... environments. Check local codes for special battery disposal instructions. DO NOT expose to extreme temperatures (below 0˚C (32˚F), otherwise the Notebook PC may explode. Follow all servicing to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. INPUT RATING: Must... shove any part of 19VDC, 3.42A (65W). 7 DO NOT place or drop objects on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Do not place together with ambient temperatures between ...
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... trips. However, it is recommended that it is latched securely in use battery power, be sure to the connectors. Cover Your Notebook PC CAUTION: The Notebook PC's surface is easily dulled if not properly cared for using electronic devices. You can send your battery pack and any optional... head retracts when the power is turned OFF to protect it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to fully charge your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport Xray machines. Be careful not to magnetic wands. 8 You can purchase an optional carrying case to prevent ...
... trips. However, it is recommended that it is latched securely in use battery power, be sure to the connectors. Cover Your Notebook PC CAUTION: The Notebook PC's surface is easily dulled if not properly cared for using electronic devices. You can send your battery pack and any optional... head retracts when the power is turned OFF to protect it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to fully charge your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport Xray machines. Be careful not to magnetic wands. 8 You can purchase an optional carrying case to prevent ...
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... display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) 9 Connect the AC Power Adapter Auto Lock 2 1 3. Turn ON the Notebook PC WARNING! Install the battery pack 2. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed information... on using your Notebook PC. 1. Press the power button and release. (In ...
... display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) 9 Connect the AC Power Adapter Auto Lock 2 1 3. Turn ON the Notebook PC WARNING! Install the battery pack 2. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed information... on using your Notebook PC. 1. Press the power button and release. (In ...
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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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To open the display panel, negotiate the latch with your thumb and lift up the display panel while holding the latch. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 12 When opening, do not force the display panel down to a comfortable viewing angle. WARNING! Slowly tilt the display panel ... or else the hinges may break! 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Display Panel Latch One spring-loaded latch on the front of the...
To open the display panel, negotiate the latch with your thumb and lift up the display panel while holding the latch. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 12 When opening, do not force the display panel down to a comfortable viewing angle. WARNING! Slowly tilt the display panel ... or else the hinges may break! 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Display Panel Latch One spring-loaded latch on the front of the...
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...operating system. 8 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with one push of desktop moni- When your operating system's software audio player when the Notebook PC is ON. pressed) and palm rest for con- venient CD playing. Can be used for more information). 10 Status Indicators (...front) Status indicator details are several CD control buttons integrated externally on the Notebook PC for both hands. tors. A software-controlled scrolling function is OFF, the CD control buttons activate a hardware CD player function that...
...operating system. 8 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with one push of desktop moni- When your operating system's software audio player when the Notebook PC is ON. pressed) and palm rest for con- venient CD playing. Can be used for more information). 10 Status Indicators (...front) Status indicator details are several CD control buttons integrated externally on the Notebook PC for both hands. tors. A software-controlled scrolling function is OFF, the CD control buttons activate a hardware CD player function that...
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...6 7 8 IMPORTANT! 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 14 DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON THE LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 1 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion ...capabilities for your Notebook PC. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is installed. The bottom of memory in operation. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers...
...6 7 8 IMPORTANT! 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 14 DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON THE LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 1 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion ...capabilities for your Notebook PC. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is installed. The bottom of memory in operation. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers...
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...media sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with a straightened paper clip to shutdown the Notebook PC. 6 Battery Lock - To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be replaced as a single unit through an authorized ...vendor. 8 Stereo Speakers The built-in the future. 2 Knowing the Parts 2 Central Processor Unit (CPU) Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to faster processors in stereo speaker system allows you to stay connected to ...
...media sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with a straightened paper clip to shutdown the Notebook PC. 6 Battery Lock - To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be replaced as a single unit through an authorized ...vendor. 8 Stereo Speakers The built-in the future. 2 Knowing the Parts 2 Central Processor Unit (CPU) Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to faster processors in stereo speaker system allows you to stay connected to ...
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... to each other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. 5 Infrared Port (IrDA) (on this side of Notebook PC expansion op- 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on selected models) The infrared (IrDA) ...features are software controlled. 2 PC Card Eject Use this manual. This button is mechanical (not electronic) so a small force is required and the Notebook PC does not have wireless connection to a network anywhere provided there is a direct line of sight to an IrDA node. tions such as digital ...
... to each other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. 5 Infrared Port (IrDA) (on this side of Notebook PC expansion op- 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on selected models) The infrared (IrDA) ...features are software controlled. 2 PC Card Eject Use this manual. This button is mechanical (not electronic) so a small force is required and the Notebook PC does not have wireless connection to a network anywhere provided there is a direct line of sight to an IrDA node. tions such as digital ...
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...or use without additional adapters. 12 Modem Port The RJ-11 modem port with eight pins is an S-Video connector that allows routing the Notebook PC's display to a television or video projection device. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of 100-400 Mbits/sec and can be used...display. The built-in microphone. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in connector allows convenient use the provided RCA to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Using this feature to S-Video adapter for connection to amplified speakers or headphones. The ...
...or use without additional adapters. 12 Modem Port The RJ-11 modem port with eight pins is an S-Video connector that allows routing the Notebook PC's display to a television or video projection device. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of 100-400 Mbits/sec and can be used...display. The built-in microphone. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in connector allows convenient use the provided RCA to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Using this feature to S-Video adapter for connection to amplified speakers or headphones. The ...
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...-in case the electronic eject does not work. 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to hear audio without additional attachments. The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. The .... See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. Audio features are software controlled. 18 Do not use the emergency eject in place of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 4 1 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with external stereo headphones or speakers).
...-in case the electronic eject does not work. 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to hear audio without additional attachments. The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. The .... See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. Audio features are software controlled. 18 Do not use the emergency eject in place of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 4 1 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with external stereo headphones or speakers).
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... external stereo headphones or speakers). When opening, do not force the display panel down to a comfortable viewing angle. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 2 Stereo Speakers The built-in section 3. 19 The buttons activate and control your operating system's software...features are software controlled. 3 CD Player Control Buttons (on selected models) There are several CD control buttons integrated externally on the Notebook PC for more information). 4 Status Indicators (front) Status indicator details are described in stereo speaker system allows you to identify the...
... external stereo headphones or speakers). When opening, do not force the display panel down to a comfortable viewing angle. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 2 Stereo Speakers The built-in section 3. 19 The buttons activate and control your operating system's software...features are software controlled. 3 CD Player Control Buttons (on selected models) There are several CD control buttons integrated externally on the Notebook PC for more information). 4 Status Indicators (front) Status indicator details are described in stereo speaker system allows you to identify the...
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... devices such as laser/inkjet printers, or parallel-adapted device such as external hard drives, removable drives, or scanners. USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The Universal Serial Bus is an analog port that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 2 Additional output...
... devices such as laser/inkjet printers, or parallel-adapted device such as external hard drives, removable drives, or scanners. USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The Universal Serial Bus is an analog port that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 2 Additional output...
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... to DC power for use the supplied power adapter. 5 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air... vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC may also include a motion detector to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. Make sure that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. To prevent damage to the...
... to DC power for use the supplied power adapter. 5 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air... vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC may also include a motion detector to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. Make sure that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. To prevent damage to the...