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Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E2718 / Jul 2006
Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E2718 / Jul 2006
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... Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Getting Started Power System 22 Using AC Power 22 Using Battery Power 23 Battery Care 23 Powering ON the Notebook PC 24 The Power-On Self Test (POST 24 Checking Battery Power 25 Charging the Battery Pack 25 Restarting or Rebooting 26 Powering OFF 26 Special...
... Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Getting Started Power System 22 Using AC Power 22 Using Battery Power 23 Battery Care 23 Powering ON the Notebook PC 24 The Power-On Self Test (POST 24 Checking Battery Power 25 Charging the Battery Pack 25 Restarting or Rebooting 26 Powering OFF 26 Special...
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Contents 4. Using the Notebook PC Operating System 34 Support Software 34 Automatic Touchpad Disabling (on selected models 34 Pointing Device 35 Using the Touchpad 35 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 36 Caring ... 46 Power State Summary 47 Thermal Power Control 47 Stand by and Hibernate 48 Appendix Optional Accessories 50 Glossary 52 Declarations and Safety Statements 56 Notebook PC Information 66
Contents 4. Using the Notebook PC Operating System 34 Support Software 34 Automatic Touchpad Disabling (on selected models 34 Pointing Device 35 Using the Touchpad 35 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 36 Caring ... 46 Power State Summary 47 Thermal Power Control 47 Stand by and Hibernate 48 Appendix Optional Accessories 50 Glossary 52 Declarations and Safety Statements 56 Notebook PC Information 66
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Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 1.
Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 1.
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... type the [ ] < > or [ ] and the enclosed letters. Appendix Introduces you information on the keyboard; TIP: Tips and useful information for special situations. WARNING! 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are major sections of this User's Manuals: 1. Vital information that you information on the various components in bold are used...
... type the [ ] < > or [ ] and the enclosed letters. Appendix Introduces you information on the keyboard; TIP: Tips and useful information for special situations. WARNING! 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are major sections of this User's Manuals: 1. Vital information that you information on the various components in bold are used...
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... objects on top and do not shove any extra moisture with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the body in fire. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. Do not use the modem during a gas leak. Check local regulations...
... objects on top and do not shove any extra moisture with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the body in fire. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. Do not use the modem during a gas leak. Check local regulations...
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... peripherals to prevent damage to protect the keyboard and display panel. CAUTION! Charge Your Batteries If you do not send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to prevent scratching of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used on items...through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on long trips. Cover Your Notebook PC Purchase a carrying bag to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces. You can send your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport X-ray machines. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power...
... peripherals to prevent damage to protect the keyboard and display panel. CAUTION! Charge Your Batteries If you do not send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to prevent scratching of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used on items...through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on long trips. Cover Your Notebook PC Purchase a carrying bag to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces. You can send your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport X-ray machines. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power...
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...release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used to the table or else the hinges may break! Turn ON the Notebook PC IMPORTANT! Connect the AC Power Adapter 1 2 3. Open the Display Panel 4. When opening, do not force the display panel down ...to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Install the battery pack 2. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed informa- Read the later pages for using your...
...release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used to the table or else the hinges may break! Turn ON the Notebook PC IMPORTANT! Connect the AC Power Adapter 1 2 3. Open the Display Panel 4. When opening, do not force the display panel down ...to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Install the battery pack 2. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed informa- Read the later pages for using your...
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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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2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. NOTE: The keyboard will be different for each territory. 1 8 7 Esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 ! @ # $ % &7 8 (9 ) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Pause Break Prt Sc Sys Rq Ins Num Lk Backspace Del Scr Lk Home Q WE R T Y U4 I 5 O6 P { } Tab PgUp [ ] Caps Lock A S D F G H J1 K2 L3 Enter Enter PgDn Z X C V B N M0 Shift ? Shift End Fn Ctrl Alt Alt Ctrl 2 3 4 5 6 12
2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. NOTE: The keyboard will be different for each territory. 1 8 7 Esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 ! @ # $ % &7 8 (9 ) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Pause Break Prt Sc Sys Rq Ins Num Lk Backspace Del Scr Lk Home Q WE R T Y U4 I 5 O6 P { } Tab PgUp [ ] Caps Lock A S D F G H J1 K2 L3 Enter Enter PgDn Z X C V B N M0 Shift ? Shift End Fn Ctrl Alt Alt Ctrl 2 3 4 5 6 12
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... ON and once to allow you to hear audio without chemical liquids (use plain water if necessary) to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC. See indicator details in section 3. 7 Instant Keys Instant keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. 6 Status Indicators (front)...LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering, so it is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Use a soft cloth without additional attachments. Audio features are described in section 3. 8 Status Indicators (top) Status indicators represent various...
... ON and once to allow you to hear audio without chemical liquids (use plain water if necessary) to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC. See indicator details in section 3. 7 Instant Keys Instant keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. 6 Status Indicators (front)...LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering, so it is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Use a soft cloth without additional attachments. Audio features are described in section 3. 8 Status Indicators (top) Status indicators represent various...
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... very hot. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as beds or sofas which may vary in operation. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 1 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the... Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to identify the components on soft surfaces such as a single unit. 14 This allows use ...
... very hot. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as beds or sofas which may vary in operation. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 1 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the... Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to identify the components on soft surfaces such as a single unit. 14 This allows use ...
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... or restart, the shutdown button can read many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader that can be upgraded. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after ...inserting the battery pack. 4 Central Processor Unit (CPU) Compartment Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to use memory cards from authorized retailers of memory in the future. Move the manual...
... or restart, the shutdown button can read many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader that can be upgraded. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after ...inserting the battery pack. 4 Central Processor Unit (CPU) Compartment Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to use memory cards from authorized retailers of memory in the future. Move the manual...
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... with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Use this feature for digital audio output. Use this feature to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec... disables the built-in speakers. 4 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to run simultaneously on this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. USB supports hot-swapping of the...
... with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Use this feature for digital audio output. Use this feature to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec... disables the built-in speakers. 4 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to run simultaneously on this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. USB supports hot-swapping of the...
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... not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to 56K V.90 trans- The internal modem supports up to the Notebook PC. 17 IMPORTANT! The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. 8 Modem Port The RJ-11...
... not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to 56K V.90 trans- The internal modem supports up to the Notebook PC. 17 IMPORTANT! The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. 8 Modem Port The RJ-11...
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... security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. Some security products may also include a motion detector to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. Power supplied ... disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. 2 Battery...
... security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. Some security products may also include a motion detector to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. Power supplied ... disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. 2 Battery...
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... drive. Make sure that most peripherals can also eject the optical drive tray through any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabili- You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 2 Air Vents The... (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 456 1 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic...
... drive. Make sure that most peripherals can also eject the optical drive tray through any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabili- You can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 2 Air Vents The... (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 456 1 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic...
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... may break! The built-in memory card reader is not in use memory cards from devices such as specified later in this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 1 Display Panel Latch One spring-loaded latch on this manual. When opening, do not force the display panel down to a comfortable viewing .... 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! 2 Flash Memory Slot Normally a PCMCIA or USB memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to identify the...
... may break! The built-in memory card reader is not in use memory cards from devices such as specified later in this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 1 Display Panel Latch One spring-loaded latch on this manual. When opening, do not force the display panel down to a comfortable viewing .... 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! 2 Flash Memory Slot Normally a PCMCIA or USB memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to identify the...
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Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF the Notebook PC Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators 21 3.
Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF the Notebook PC Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators 21 3.