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... 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 Right Side ...16 Left Side ...18 Front Side ...19 Rear Side ...20 3. 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...
... 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 Right Side ...16 Left Side ...18 Front Side ...19 Rear Side ...20 3. 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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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 1.
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... [ ] represents a key on the various components in bold are used throughout this guide that you to use them. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are major sections of importance as described below: WARNING! Notes For This Manual A few notes and ... the enclosed letters. 6 Important information that must be followed to prevent damage to the Notebook PC and this User's Manuals: 1. These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to data, components, or persons. Vital information that must be followed...
... [ ] represents a key on the various components in bold are used throughout this guide that you to use them. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are major sections of importance as described below: WARNING! Notes For This Manual A few notes and ... the enclosed letters. 6 Important information that must be followed to prevent damage to the Notebook PC and this User's Manuals: 1. These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to data, components, or persons. Vital information that must be followed...
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...50˚C (122˚F) or to qualified personnel. DO NOT place or drop objects on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT throw batteries in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Except as described in fires as thinners, benzene, or ...other peripherals. INPUT RATING: Must only receive power input of the Notebook PC. Do not use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT operate during an electrical storm. DO NOT press or touch the display ...
...50˚C (122˚F) or to qualified personnel. DO NOT place or drop objects on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT throw batteries in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Except as described in fires as thinners, benzene, or ...other peripherals. INPUT RATING: Must only receive power input of the Notebook PC. Do not use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT operate during an electrical storm. DO NOT press or touch the display ...
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...turn it is in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display panel. Cover Your Notebook PC CAUTION: The Notebook PC's surface is still ON. Charge Your Batteries If you do not send your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands. 8 Most ...battery packs before going on people or individual items). Be aware that it from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. Airplane Precautions Contact your Notebook PC. CAUTION! You can purchase an optional carrying case to protect it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the...
...turn it is in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display panel. Cover Your Notebook PC CAUTION: The Notebook PC's surface is still ON. Charge Your Batteries If you do not send your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands. 8 Most ...battery packs before going on people or individual items). Be aware that it from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. Airplane Precautions Contact your Notebook PC. CAUTION! You can purchase an optional carrying case to protect it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the...
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... by the display panel! Install the battery pack 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter Auto Lock 2 1 3. Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used to the table or else the hinges may break! ...
... by the display panel! Install the battery pack 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter Auto Lock 2 1 3. Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used to the table or else the hinges may break! ...
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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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... the display panel down 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 Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is not in use. WARNING! 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side... to the table or else the hinges may break! Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to a comfortable viewing angle. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 12 To open the display panel, negotiate the latch with your thumb and lift up the display panel while holding...
... the display panel down 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 Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is not in use. WARNING! 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side... to the table or else the hinges may break! Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to a comfortable viewing angle. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 12 To open the display panel, negotiate the latch with your thumb and lift up the display panel while holding...
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... (on selected models) The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. When your operating system's software audio player when the Notebook PC is ON. tors. Can be de- Two Windows™ function keys are provided to allow you to listen to audio CDs ...OFF, the CD control buttons activate a hardware CD player function that of a button. The buttons activate and control your Notebook PC is easier on the Notebook PC for more information). 10 Status Indicators (front) Status indicator details are several CD control buttons integrated externally on the eyes...
... (on selected models) The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. When your operating system's software audio player when the Notebook PC is ON. tors. Can be de- Two Windows™ function keys are provided to allow you to listen to audio CDs ...OFF, the CD control buttons activate a hardware CD player function that of a button. The buttons activate and control your Notebook PC is easier on the Notebook PC for more information). 10 Status Indicators (front) Status indicator details are several CD control buttons integrated externally on the eyes...
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...1 2 3 11 4 10 5 9 6 7 8 IMPORTANT! High temperatures are normal during the POST (Power-OnSelf-Test) process. 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. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on this side of memory in operation....
...1 2 3 11 4 10 5 9 6 7 8 IMPORTANT! High temperatures are normal during the POST (Power-OnSelf-Test) process. 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. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on this side of memory in operation....
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...or restart, the shutdown button can be pressed with external stereo headphones or speakers). Some models feature a ULV design for this Notebook PC. WARNING! Audio features are to be upgraded. An optional wireless LAN module enables you to hear audio without additional attachments.... Shutdown Button In case your LAN while "roaming" to meeting, conference rooms, or other office locations. End-user removal of the Notebook PC to hold identification information on upgrades. Full-time, real-time access to email, Internet, and network resources means not only an...
...or restart, the shutdown button can be pressed with external stereo headphones or speakers). Some models feature a ULV design for this Notebook PC. WARNING! Audio features are to be upgraded. An optional wireless LAN module enables you to hear audio without additional attachments.... Shutdown Button In case your LAN while "roaming" to meeting, conference rooms, or other office locations. End-user removal of the Notebook PC to hold identification information on upgrades. Full-time, real-time access to email, Internet, and network resources means not only an...
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... Card socket is not only convenient, but also faster than most other without additional attachments. The socket supports 32-bit CardBus. This Notebook PC has a built-in this button to eject optional PC cards. Small offices can use memory cards from devices such as specified ...easy wireless synchronization with external stereo headphones or speakers). This button is mechanical (not electronic) so a small force is a direct line 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...
... Card socket is not only convenient, but also faster than most other without additional attachments. The socket supports 32-bit CardBus. This Notebook PC has a built-in this button to eject optional PC cards. Small offices can use memory cards from devices such as specified ...easy wireless synchronization with external stereo headphones or speakers). This button is mechanical (not electronic) so a small force is a direct line 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...
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... convenient 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. 2 Knowing the Parts 6 1394 Port (on selected models) IEEE1394 is also used ... same bus. The built-in microphone. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in connector allows convenient use the provided RCA to the Notebook PC. 17 The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of 100-400 Mbits/sec and can choose between simultaneouly or single display. Headphone Output ...
... convenient 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. 2 Knowing the Parts 6 1394 Port (on selected models) IEEE1394 is also used ... same bus. The built-in microphone. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in connector allows convenient use the provided RCA to the Notebook PC. 17 The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of 100-400 Mbits/sec and can choose between simultaneouly or single display. Headphone Output ...
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... speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. 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). See the marketing specifications for details on this side... of the electronic eject. 4 Stereo Speakers The built-in case the electronic eject does not work. 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 (...
... speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. 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). See the marketing specifications for details on this side... of the electronic eject. 4 Stereo Speakers The built-in case the electronic eject does not work. 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 (...
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...). Audio features are software controlled. 3 CD Player Control Buttons (on selected models) There are described in section 3. 19 When your Notebook PC is OFF, the CD control buttons activate a hardware CD player function that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with your operating... system's software audio player when the Notebook PC is not in use. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that allows you to hear audio without ...
...). Audio features are software controlled. 3 CD Player Control Buttons (on selected models) There are described in section 3. 19 When your Notebook PC is OFF, the CD control buttons activate a hardware CD player function that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with your operating... system's software audio player when the Notebook PC is not in use. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that allows you to hear audio without ...
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... USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. 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 compatible with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors acting as additional plug-in a series...
... USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. 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 compatible with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors acting as additional plug-in a series...
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... 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 sound an alarm when moved. 21 2 Knowing the Parts 4 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC... use the supplied power adapter. 5 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. Make sure that prevent the Notebook PC to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with this jack supplies power to be removed from a fixed object. To prevent damage...
... 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 sound an alarm when moved. 21 2 Knowing the Parts 4 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC... use the supplied power adapter. 5 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. Make sure that prevent the Notebook PC to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with this jack supplies power to be removed from a fixed object. To prevent damage...