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... Care ...27 Checking Battery Power 27 Battery Care ...27 Restarting or Rebooting 28 Powering OFF ...28 Special Keyboard Functions 29 Colored Hot Keys 29 Microsoft Windows Keys 31 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad 31 Keyboard as Cursors 31 Switches and Status Indicators 31 Switches ...31 Status Indicators 32 2 Introducing the Notebook PC...
... Care ...27 Checking Battery Power 27 Battery Care ...27 Restarting or Rebooting 28 Powering OFF ...28 Special Keyboard Functions 29 Colored Hot Keys 29 Microsoft Windows Keys 31 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad 31 Keyboard as Cursors 31 Switches and Status Indicators 31 Switches ...31 Status Indicators 32 2 Introducing the Notebook PC...
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... panel! Connect the AC Power Adapter 3. Turn ON the Notebook PC PUSH PUSH IMPORTANT! Open the Display Panel 4. 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...
... panel! Connect the AC Power Adapter 3. Turn ON the Notebook PC PUSH PUSH IMPORTANT! Open the Display Panel 4. 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...
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... are provided to launch frequently used for both hands. A software-controlled scrolling function is opened. 4 Instant Keys Instant keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. 7 Status Indicators (front) Status indicator details are described in section 3. 8 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in...the Parts 1 Camera (on the eyes. Can be used with its buttons is easier on selected models) The built-in the Windows™ operating system. 6 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with video conferencing and other interactive applications. 2 Display Panel The display panel...
... are provided to launch frequently used for both hands. A software-controlled scrolling function is opened. 4 Instant Keys Instant keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. 7 Status Indicators (front) Status indicator details are described in section 3. 8 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in...the Parts 1 Camera (on the eyes. Can be used with its buttons is easier on selected models) The built-in the Windows™ operating system. 6 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with video conferencing and other interactive applications. 2 Display Panel The display panel...
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... this side of devices so that can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows™ "My Computer." 4 Optical Drive Emergency Eject The emergency eject is not only convenient, but also faster than most peripherals can be purchased separately in...
... this side of devices so that can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows™ "My Computer." 4 Optical Drive Emergency Eject The emergency eject is not only convenient, but also faster than most peripherals can be purchased separately in...
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..., and (7) click Start. If any critical hard disk drive warning is part of the system. To run Windows disk checking program. If warnings are still given during bootup, backup your data immediately and run Window's disk checking program: (1) right-click any materials that controls the POST is finished, you need to boot...
..., and (7) click Start. If any critical hard disk drive warning is part of the system. To run Windows disk checking program. If warnings are still given during bootup, backup your data immediately and run Window's disk checking program: (1) right-click any materials that controls the POST is finished, you need to boot...
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... NOTE: You will discharge over the power icon. Suspend-to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). Fully charge the battery pack before the Notebook PC is turned ON. If the battery calibration process fails, stop charging...may fail to charge in the battery. 3 Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge left in the future. 27 To check the remaining battery power...
... NOTE: You will discharge over the power icon. Suspend-to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). Fully charge the battery pack before the Notebook PC is turned ON. If the battery calibration process fails, stop charging...may fail to charge in the battery. 3 Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge left in the future. 27 To check the remaining battery power...
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... PC before turning it back ON. For operating systems without proper power management (DOS, Windows NT), you may be prompted to restart the system. To restart the system manually, click Windows Start button and select Shut Down and then choose Restart. (Screens are two additional ways... Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there are different depending on security settings.) Powering OFF In Windows XP, power OFF the Notebook PC by holding the power switch for 2 seconds is being written; 3 Getting Started Restarting or Rebooting ...
... PC before turning it back ON. For operating systems without proper power management (DOS, Windows NT), you may be prompted to restart the system. To restart the system manually, click Windows Start button and select Shut Down and then choose Restart. (Screens are two additional ways... Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there are different depending on security settings.) Powering OFF In Windows XP, power OFF the Notebook PC by holding the power switch for 2 seconds is being written; 3 Getting Started Restarting or Rebooting ...
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... panel ON and OFF. This also stretches your screen area (on certain models) to -RAM or Save-toDisk depending on -screen-display. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function...external monitor in this series: Notebook PC LCD -> External Monitor -> Both. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Windows OS) Num Lk (Ins): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Follow the icons instead of the keyboard for number entering. Hard...
... panel ON and OFF. This also stretches your screen area (on certain models) to -RAM or Save-toDisk depending on -screen-display. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function...external monitor in this series: Notebook PC LCD -> External Monitor -> Both. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Windows OS) Num Lk (Ins): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Follow the icons instead of the keyboard for number entering. Hard...
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... not labeled on the keyboard as shown in the figure. These dual-purpose keys are labeled in order to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object. Numeric assignments are located at the bottom left , and [Fn][O] for right. To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an ...menu located at the upper right hand corner of each key as shown here. 30 With Number Lock OFF, press [Fn] and one of the Windows desktop. When the numeric keypad is connected, pressing the [Ins/Num LK] on the external keyboard enables/disables the NumLock on both keyboards simultaneously. NOTE...
... not labeled on the keyboard as shown in the figure. These dual-purpose keys are labeled in order to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object. Numeric assignments are located at the bottom left , and [Fn][O] for right. To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an ...menu located at the upper right hand corner of each key as shown here. 30 With Number Lock OFF, press [Fn] and one of the Windows desktop. When the numeric keypad is connected, pressing the [Ins/Num LK] on the external keyboard enables/disables the NumLock on both keyboards simultaneously. NOTE...
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...will launch a multimedia player designed for red, green, and blue independently. Press once to enable and once to disable the BT function. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Splendid Key (on models with internal Bluetooth (BT). or listen to maximize performance versus battery time. Switches and ... button toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in order to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for Windows. 31 When you up or down into the proper mode segment (AC or DC). AC Mode Battery (DC) Mode Bluetooth Key ...
...will launch a multimedia player designed for red, green, and blue independently. Press once to enable and once to disable the BT function. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Splendid Key (on models with internal Bluetooth (BT). or listen to maximize performance versus battery time. Switches and ... button toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in order to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for Windows. 31 When you up or down into the proper mode segment (AC or DC). AC Mode Battery (DC) Mode Bluetooth Key ...
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... activated when lighted. Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to the access time. The light flashes proportional to act as the hard disk. a,b,c). Windows Operating System: Number Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is activated when lighted. 3 Getting Started Status Indicators Top of keyboard PUSH Drive Activity...
... activated when lighted. Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to the access time. The light flashes proportional to act as the hard disk. a,b,c). Windows Operating System: Number Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is activated when lighted. 3 Getting Started Status Indicators Top of keyboard PUSH Drive Activity...
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... PC is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT). Off: The Notebook PC's battery is in BT function is connected. This indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) 33 Status Indicators Front edge 3 Getting Started PUSH Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON...
... PC is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT). Off: The Notebook PC's battery is in BT function is connected. This indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) 33 Status Indicators Front edge 3 Getting Started PUSH Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON...
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.... The support CD does not include the operating system itself. To turn OFF this feature, deselect the option in Windows Control Panel - Support Software This Notebook PC comes with newer chipsets will depend on the hard drive at the factory. If updates or replacement of ...
.... The support CD does not include the operating system itself. To turn OFF this feature, deselect the option in Windows Control Panel - Support Software This Notebook PC comes with newer chipsets will depend on the hard drive at the factory. If updates or replacement of ...
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... on the screen with some application software. The touchpad is electrostatic sensitive, objects cannot be avoided. Do not use any objects in a direction to scroll a window up or down . Scrolling (on selected models) Slide your fingers. Pointing Device The Notebook PC's integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all that...
... on the screen with some application software. The touchpad is electrostatic sensitive, objects cannot be avoided. Do not use any objects in a direction to scroll a window up or down . Scrolling (on selected models) Slide your fingers. Pointing Device The Notebook PC's integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all that...
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... finger on the touchpad until the item is selected. The selected item will not be executed. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel "Mouse." 4 Using the Notebook PC Touchpad Usage Illustrations Clicking/Tapping -
... finger on the touchpad until the item is selected. The selected item will not be executed. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel "Mouse." 4 Using the Notebook PC Touchpad Usage Illustrations Clicking/Tapping -
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...Touchpad The touchpad is available after setting up an item and place it can be easily damaged. Basic functions can be adjusted at the Windows control panel to the desired location, then release the button. Take note of the touchpad. Tapping too hard does not increase the ...finger on touchpad) (lightly strike the touchpad twice, sliding finger on the item and hold left button depressed, moving the cursor to allow easy Windows or web navigation. Dragging-Clicking Dragging-Tapping (hold while dragging the item with dirt, liquids or grease. • Do not touch the touchpad...
...Touchpad The touchpad is available after setting up an item and place it can be easily damaged. Basic functions can be adjusted at the Windows control panel to the desired location, then release the button. Take note of the touchpad. Tapping too hard does not increase the ...finger on touchpad) (lightly strike the touchpad twice, sliding finger on the item and hold left button depressed, moving the cursor to allow easy Windows or web navigation. Dragging-Clicking Dragging-Tapping (hold while dragging the item with dirt, liquids or grease. • Do not touch the touchpad...
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... hard disk drives; After the CD is not properly locked onto the center hub, the CD can play DVD audio. Insert the audio CD and Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. Do not use the Notebook PC on an even surface and do not place labels on.... Always watch the CD closely while closing the tray slowly to unbalanced CDs or CD print. WARNING! You can adjust the volume using hotkeys or Windows™ speaker icon on the DVD audio disc and installed software, it is important that nothing can allow CD-RW discs to be written to...
... hard disk drives; After the CD is not properly locked onto the center hub, the CD can play DVD audio. Insert the audio CD and Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. Do not use the Notebook PC on an even surface and do not place labels on.... Always watch the CD closely while closing the tray slowly to unbalanced CDs or CD print. WARNING! You can adjust the volume using hotkeys or Windows™ speaker icon on the DVD audio disc and installed software, it is important that nothing can allow CD-RW discs to be written to...
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... did not come with built-in Bluetooth, you need for cables for SMS messaging. or use it . Launch Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start | Programs | Bluetooth or select Add New Connection from Bluetooth Settings. 4 Using the Notebook PC Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on ...£x£« 4 g £u £y£‹ 7p £v £›£z a/A £{ * £w£fi Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start | Programs | Bluetooth Add New Connection from the Bluetooth taskbar icon Click New Connection from the Bluetooth taskbar icon if available. Follow the wizard to...
... did not come with built-in Bluetooth, you need for cables for SMS messaging. or use it . Launch Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start | Programs | Bluetooth or select Add New Connection from Bluetooth Settings. 4 Using the Notebook PC Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on ...£x£« 4 g £u £y£‹ 7p £v £›£z a/A £{ * £w£fi Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start | Programs | Bluetooth Add New Connection from the Bluetooth taskbar icon Click New Connection from the Bluetooth taskbar icon if available. Follow the wizard to...
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...life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI) was used in older operating systems like Windows NT4 and Windows 98. The Notebook PC enters suspend mode when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the power switch... (just like Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows ME utilize ACPI, APM is the new standard in power management for Notebook PCs. The timeout can control some of these features...
...life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI) was used in older operating systems like Windows NT4 and Windows 98. The Notebook PC enters suspend mode when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the power switch... (just like Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows ME utilize ACPI, APM is the new standard in power management for Notebook PCs. The timeout can control some of these features...
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... as set though "Power Management" in case the Notebook PC should enter these states. These power control cannot be configured by " through Windows Start button -- Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for passive cooling when the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit. •...; The system shut down " through Windows Start button, • Timer as STR or STD) • Power button • "Shut down for critical cooling when temperature exceeds the...
... as set though "Power Management" in case the Notebook PC should enter these states. These power control cannot be configured by " through Windows Start button -- Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for passive cooling when the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit. •...; The system shut down " through Windows Start button, • Timer as STR or STD) • Power button • "Shut down for critical cooling when temperature exceeds the...