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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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...12 Bottom Side ...14 Right Side ...16 Left Side ...18 Front Side ...19 Rear Side ...20 3. Introducing the Notebook PC 5 About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your Notebook PC 9 2. Contents 1. 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 ...
...12 Bottom Side ...14 Right Side ...16 Left Side ...18 Front Side ...19 Rear Side ...20 3. Introducing the Notebook PC 5 About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your Notebook PC 9 2. Contents 1. 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 ...
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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. 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
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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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... that you to complete certain tasks safely and completely. NOTE: Tips and information for special situations. < > Text enclosed in the Notebook PC and how to data, components, or persons. These notes have different degrees of in bold are reading the... be aware of importance as described below: WARNING! do not actually type the < [ ] > or [ ] and the enclosed letters. 6 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are used throughout this User's Manuals: 1. Appendix Introduces you should be followed for completing tasks. IMPORTANT! This User's Manual...
... that you to complete certain tasks safely and completely. NOTE: Tips and information for special situations. < > Text enclosed in the Notebook PC and how to data, components, or persons. These notes have different degrees of in bold are reading the... be aware of importance as described below: WARNING! do not actually type the < [ ] > or [ ] and the enclosed letters. 6 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are used throughout this User's Manuals: 1. Appendix Introduces you should be followed for completing tasks. IMPORTANT! This User's Manual...
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...;F). DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. INPUT RATING: Must only receive power input of the Notebook PC. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT use strong solvents such as described in order to prevent discomfort or injury ... modem during a gas leak. Do not block the fan vents! DO NOT expose to extreme temperatures (below 0˚C (32˚F), otherwise the Notebook PC may explode. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Do not place together with small items that may scratch or...
...;F). DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. INPUT RATING: Must only receive power input of the Notebook PC. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT use strong solvents such as described in order to prevent discomfort or injury ... modem during a gas leak. Do not block the fan vents! DO NOT expose to extreme temperatures (below 0˚C (32˚F), otherwise the Notebook PC may explode. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Do not place together with small items that may scratch or...
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...on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (used on people walking through airport Xray machines. Be careful not to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC and diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items). You can send...AC power source. You can purchase an optional carrying case to protect it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is still ON. However, it is recommended that it from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. Most airlines will allow electronic use...
...on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (used on people walking through airport Xray machines. Be careful not to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC and diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items). You can send...AC power source. You can purchase an optional carrying case to protect it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is still ON. However, it is recommended that it from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. Most airlines will allow electronic use...
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...display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) 9 Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used to the table or else the hinges may break! Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Connect the AC Power Adapter Auto ...Lock 2 1 3. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Install the battery pack 2. Turn ON the Notebook PC WARNING! 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for ...
...display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) 9 Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used to the table or else the hinges may break! Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Connect the AC Power Adapter Auto ...Lock 2 1 3. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Install the battery pack 2. Turn ON the Notebook PC WARNING! 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for ...
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2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11
2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11
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Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 12 WARNING! When opening, do not force the display panel down to a comfortable viewing angle. Slowly tilt the display panel ... display panel while holding the latch. 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...
Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 12 WARNING! When opening, do not force the display panel down to a comfortable viewing angle. Slowly tilt the display panel ... display panel while holding the latch. 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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...described in section 3. 6 Status Indicators (top) Status indicator details are described in section 3. 13 The buttons activate and control your Notebook PC is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop monitor. A software-controlled scrolling function is easier on selected ... the display panel. 5 Instant Keys Instant keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. 9 CD Player Control Buttons (on the Notebook PC for more information). 10 Status Indicators (front) Status indicator details are described in section 3. 7 Keyboard The keyboard provides...
...described in section 3. 6 Status Indicators (top) Status indicator details are described in section 3. 13 The buttons activate and control your Notebook PC is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop monitor. A software-controlled scrolling function is easier on selected ... the display panel. 5 Instant Keys Instant keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. 9 CD Player Control Buttons (on the Notebook PC for more information). 10 Status Indicators (front) Status indicator details are described in section 3. 7 Keyboard The keyboard provides...
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...installed. Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. The bottom of the Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on this Notebook PC to identify the components on memory upgrades for additional memory. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized... during the POST (Power-OnSelf-Test) process. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON THE LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 1 Memory (RAM...
...installed. Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. The bottom of the Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on this Notebook PC to identify the components on memory upgrades for additional memory. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized... during the POST (Power-OnSelf-Test) process. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON THE LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 1 Memory (RAM...
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...only an expanded office space, but also greater productivity. 11 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in case the Notebook PC is used to keep the battery pack secured. To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be done by the specifications... through an authorized vendor. 8 Stereo Speakers The built-in the future. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be held in this Notebook PC. An optional wireless LAN module enables you to meeting, conference rooms, or other office locations. Manual The manual battery lock is used ...
...only an expanded office space, but also greater productivity. 11 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in case the Notebook PC is used to keep the battery pack secured. To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be done by the specifications... through an authorized vendor. 8 Stereo Speakers The built-in the future. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be held in this Notebook PC. An optional wireless LAN module enables you to meeting, conference rooms, or other office locations. Manual The manual battery lock is used ...
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... can have to be purchased separately in order to use IrDA technology to share a printer between several closely placed Notebook PCs and even send files to each other forms of the Notebook PC. 1 234 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Stereo Speakers The built-in 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 not only convenient, but also faster than most other without additional attachments. The...
... can have to be purchased separately in order to use IrDA technology to share a printer between several closely placed Notebook PCs and even send files to each other forms of the Notebook PC. 1 234 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Stereo Speakers The built-in 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 not only convenient, but also faster than most other without additional attachments. The...
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... be marked "DV" for Digital Video port. 7 SPDIF Output Jack (on selected models) IEEE1394 is an S-Video connector that allows routing the Notebook PC's display to a television or video projection device. The internal modem supports up to 63 units on selected models) The TV-Out port is... network. The built-in digital phone systems. Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC. 17 2 Knowing the Parts 6 1394 Port (on selected models) Combo This jack provides connection to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) compliant...
... be marked "DV" for Digital Video port. 7 SPDIF Output Jack (on selected models) IEEE1394 is an S-Video connector that allows routing the Notebook PC's display to a television or video projection device. The internal modem supports up to 63 units on selected models) The TV-Out port is... network. The built-in digital phone systems. Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC. 17 2 Knowing the Parts 6 1394 Port (on selected models) Combo This jack provides connection to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) compliant...
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... sound (results improved with different optical drives. 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. 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). Audio features are software controlled. 18
... sound (results improved with different optical drives. 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. 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). Audio features are software controlled. 18
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...external stereo headphones or speakers). Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 2 Stereo Speakers The built-in use. Audio features are software controlled. 3 CD Player Control Buttons (on selected...software. (See section 3 for more information). 4 Status Indicators (front) Status indicator details are several CD control buttons integrated externally on the Notebook PC for con- 2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the...
...external stereo headphones or speakers). Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 2 Stereo Speakers The built-in use. Audio features are software controlled. 3 CD Player Control Buttons (on selected...software. (See section 3 for more information). 4 Status Indicators (front) Status indicator details are several CD control buttons integrated externally on the Notebook PC for con- 2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the...
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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 an analog port that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 2 Additional output...
... 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 an analog port that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 2 Additional output...
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...6 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to exit the Notebook PC. Make sure that prevent the Notebook PC to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with this jack supplies power to be...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 DC power for use the supplied power adapter. 5 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter...
...6 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to exit the Notebook PC. Make sure that prevent the Notebook PC to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with this jack supplies power to be...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 DC power for use the supplied power adapter. 5 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter...