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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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... 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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... ] and the enclosed letters. 6 Vital information that must be followed for completing tasks. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to use them. These notes have different degrees of importance as described below: WARNING! NOTE: Tips ...and information for special situations. < > Text enclosed in < > or [ ] represents a key on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. IMPORTANT! 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are major sections of in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely. Getting ...
... ] and the enclosed letters. 6 Vital information that must be followed for completing tasks. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to use them. These notes have different degrees of importance as described below: WARNING! NOTE: Tips ...and information for special situations. < > Text enclosed in < > or [ ] represents a key on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. IMPORTANT! 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are major sections of in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely. Getting ...
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...if the casing has been damaged. Do not block the fan vents! DO NOT expose to extreme temperatures (below 0˚C (32˚F), otherwise the Notebook PC may explode. Except as described in environments with ambient temperatures between 0°C (32°F) and 35°C (95°F). Do not use ... to direct sunlight. DO NOT use near the surface. Do not place together with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to extreme temperatures above 50˚C (122˚F) or to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT place or drop objects...
...if the casing has been damaged. Do not block the fan vents! DO NOT expose to extreme temperatures (below 0˚C (32˚F), otherwise the Notebook PC may explode. Except as described in environments with ambient temperatures between 0°C (32°F) and 35°C (95°F). Do not use ... to direct sunlight. DO NOT use near the surface. Do not place together with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to extreme temperatures above 50˚C (122˚F) or to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT place or drop objects...
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...types of the hard disk surface during takeoffs and landings. Therefore, you want to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your Notebook PC or diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on the airplane. Be careful not to the connectors. ...(used on items placed on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (used on people walking through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to use the Notebook PC on people or individual items). Most airlines will have restrictions for . The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is latched...
...types of the hard disk surface during takeoffs and landings. Therefore, you want to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your Notebook PC or diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on the airplane. Be careful not to the connectors. ...(used on items placed on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (used on people walking through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to use the Notebook PC on people or individual items). Most airlines will have restrictions for . The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is latched...
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... These are only quick instructions for detailed information on using your Notebook PC. 1. 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! ...When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) 9 Open the Display Panel 4. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Connect the AC Power Adapter Auto Lock 2 1 3. Turn ON the...
... These are only quick instructions for detailed information on using your Notebook PC. 1. 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! ...When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) 9 Open the Display Panel 4. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Connect the AC Power Adapter Auto Lock 2 1 3. Turn ON the...
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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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... down to a comfortable viewing angle. 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! 12 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 Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is not in use. To open the display panel, negotiate the...
... down to a comfortable viewing angle. 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! 12 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 Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is not in use. To open the display panel, negotiate the...
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... (on selected models) There are several CD control buttons integrated externally on the eyes. When your operating system's software audio player when the Notebook PC is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop monitor. 2 Knowing the Parts 2 Microphone (Built-in) The built..., the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flick- Use a soft cloth without software. (See section 3 for con- The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be used applications with video conferencing and other interactive applications. 4 Display Panel...
... (on selected models) There are several CD control buttons integrated externally on the eyes. When your operating system's software audio player when the Notebook PC is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop monitor. 2 Knowing the Parts 2 Microphone (Built-in) The built..., the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flick- Use a soft cloth without software. (See section 3 for con- The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be used applications with video conferencing and other interactive applications. 4 Display Panel...
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... THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 1 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. The bottom of the Notebook PC. 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on memory upgrades for additional ...memory. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is in operation or ...
... THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 1 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. The bottom of the Notebook PC. 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on memory upgrades for additional ...memory. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is in operation or ...
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... information on upgrades. Hard disk drive upgrades are software controlled. 9 Battery Lock - Manual The manual battery lock is used to shutdown the Notebook PC. 6 Battery Lock - ing the battery pack. 7 Battery Pack The battery pack is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or...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 inserted, it will void the warranty. 3 Cooling Fan The cooling fan turns ON or OFF depending on temperature threshold settings...
... information on upgrades. Hard disk drive upgrades are software controlled. 9 Battery Lock - Manual The manual battery lock is used to shutdown the Notebook PC. 6 Battery Lock - ing the battery pack. 7 Battery Pack The battery pack is not connected. Visit an authorized service center or...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 inserted, it will void the warranty. 3 Cooling Fan The cooling fan turns ON or OFF depending on temperature threshold settings...
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...devices or computers. Small offices can use memory cards from devices such as specified later in this button to eject optional PC cards. This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader is available to printers. The built-in memory card reader that produces rich, vibrant sound (... 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 eject PC cards. 3 PC Card Slot One PCMCIA 2.1 compliant PC Card socket is not only convenient, but...
...devices or computers. Small offices can use memory cards from devices such as specified later in this button to eject optional PC cards. This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader is available to printers. The built-in memory card reader that produces rich, vibrant sound (... 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 eject PC cards. 3 PC Card Slot One PCMCIA 2.1 compliant PC Card socket is not only convenient, but...
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...modem port with eight pins is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. You can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. 2 Knowing the Parts 6 1394 Port (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 interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of 100-400 Mbits/sec and can be marked "DV" ...
...modem port with eight pins is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. You can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. 2 Knowing the Parts 6 1394 Port (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 interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of 100-400 Mbits/sec and can be marked "DV" ...
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...produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with different optical drives. 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 2 Knowing the Parts... the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work. See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. 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...
...produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with different optical drives. 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 2 Knowing the Parts... the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work. See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. 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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...display panel while holding the latch. To open the display panel, negotiate the latch with external stereo headphones or speakers). Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 2 Stereo Speakers The built-in use. venient CD playing. Audio features are software controlled. 3 CD ... 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 stereo speaker system allows you to listen to audio CDs without additional attachments. Slowly tilt the display panel forward...
...display panel while holding the latch. To open the display panel, negotiate the latch with external stereo headphones or speakers). Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 2 Stereo Speakers The built-in use. venient CD playing. Audio features are software controlled. 3 CD ... 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 stereo speaker system allows you to listen to audio CDs without additional attachments. Slowly tilt the display panel forward...
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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 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 be removed from a fixed object. Some security products may occur. 6 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock...
... 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 be removed from a fixed object. Some security products may occur. 6 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock...