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... Rear Side 21 Front Side 23 3. Getting Started Power System 26 Using AC Power 26 Using Battery Power 27 Battery Care 27 Powering ON the Notebook PC 28 The Power-On Self Test (POST 28 Checking Battery Power 29 Charging the Battery Pack 29 Power Options 30 Power Management Modes 31... Keys 32 Microsoft Windows Keys 33 Switches and Status Indicators 34 Switches 34 Status Indicators 35 Multimedia Control Keys (on selected models 38 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your...
... Rear Side 21 Front Side 23 3. Getting Started Power System 26 Using AC Power 26 Using Battery Power 27 Battery Care 27 Powering ON the Notebook PC 28 The Power-On Self Test (POST 28 Checking Battery Power 29 Charging the Battery Pack 29 Power Options 30 Power Management Modes 31... Keys 32 Microsoft Windows Keys 33 Switches and Status Indicators 34 Switches 34 Status Indicators 35 Multimedia Control Keys (on selected models 38 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your...
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Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device 40 Using the Touchpad 40 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 41 Multimedia Touchpad (on selected models 42 Caring for the Touchpad 43 Automatic Touchpad ... (optional A-4 Operating System and Software A-6 System BIOS Settings A-7 Common Problems and Solutions A-10 Windows Vista Software Recovery A-16 Glossary A-18 Declarations and Safety Statements A-22 Notebook PC Information A-32 Contents Table of Contents (Cont.) 4.
Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device 40 Using the Touchpad 40 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 41 Multimedia Touchpad (on selected models 42 Caring for the Touchpad 43 Automatic Touchpad ... (optional A-4 Operating System and Software A-6 System BIOS Settings A-7 Common Problems and Solutions A-10 Windows Vista Software Recovery A-16 Glossary A-18 Declarations and Safety Statements A-22 Notebook PC Information A-32 Contents Table of Contents (Cont.) 4.
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Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. 1.
Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. 1.
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... Vital information that must be aware of in < > or [ ] represents a key on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Appendix Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Important information that must be followed for safe operation. < > Text enclosed in order ...to optional accessories and gives additional information. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. Getting Started Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and completely. do not actually type the [ ] < > or...
... Vital information that must be aware of in < > or [ ] represents a key on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Appendix Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Important information that must be followed for safe operation. < > Text enclosed in order ...to optional accessories and gives additional information. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. Getting Started Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and completely. do not actually type the [ ] < > or...
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... the rating. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of electronic products...display panel. IMPORTANT! Except as thinners, benzene, or other peripherals. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. Follow all servicing to strong magnetic or...
... the rating. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of electronic products...display panel. IMPORTANT! Except as thinners, benzene, or other peripherals. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. Follow all servicing to strong magnetic or...
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...if not properly cared for using electronic devices. However, it is recommended that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is turned OFF to prevent scratching of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors ...on people walking through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands. Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you do not send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport X-ray machines. Be aware that you want to use . There are three main types of the hard disk...
...if not properly cared for using electronic devices. However, it is recommended that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is turned OFF to prevent scratching of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors ...on people walking through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands. Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you do not send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport X-ray machines. Be aware that you want to use . There are three main types of the hard disk...
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... Settings. Open the Display Panel 4. Turn ON the Notebook PC IMPORTANT! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed infor...
... Settings. Open the Display Panel 4. Turn ON the Notebook PC IMPORTANT! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed infor...
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Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. 11 2.
Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. 11 2.
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2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. The keyboard differs for each territory. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 11 12
2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. The keyboard differs for each territory. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 11 12
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Refer to Direct Console 2.0 in section 3. 7 Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Use a soft cloth without additional attachments. Details are software controlled. 13 Unlike desktop monitors,... liquids (use plain water if necessary) to clean the display panel. 4 Direct Messenger Direct Console 2.0 allows user-defined status indications. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or...
Refer to Direct Console 2.0 in section 3. 7 Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Use a soft cloth without additional attachments. Details are software controlled. 13 Unlike desktop monitors,... liquids (use plain water if necessary) to clean the display panel. 4 Direct Messenger Direct Console 2.0 allows user-defined status indications. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or...
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...vary in operation. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 15 The bottom of the Notebook PC. High temperatures are normal during charging ...or operation. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance... depending on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Do not use on model. 1 2 3 6 5 4 3 WARNING!...
...vary in operation. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 15 The bottom of the Notebook PC. High temperatures are normal during charging ...or operation. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance... depending on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Do not use on model. 1 2 3 6 5 4 3 WARNING!...
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...no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 16 The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. The secondary hard disk drive is installed. Move the manual lock to insert or remove... retailers of memory in the future. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. Manual The manual battery lock is secured in stereo speaker system allows you to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. End-user removal...
...no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 16 The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. The secondary hard disk drive is installed. Move the manual lock to insert or remove... retailers of memory in the future. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. Manual The manual battery lock is secured in stereo speaker system allows you to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. End-user removal...
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...button can be purchased as a single unit. 6 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is used to shutdown the Notebook PC. 17 To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC. When the battery pack is not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. 2 Knowing the Parts 5 ...Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is inserted, it will automatically lock. Battery time varies by usage and by...
...button can be purchased as a single unit. 6 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is used to shutdown the Notebook PC. 17 To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC. When the battery pack is not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. 2 Knowing the Parts 5 ...Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is inserted, it will automatically lock. Battery time varies by usage and by...
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... acting as additional plug-in digital phone systems. Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC. 3 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) (on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections ...port with two pins is larger than the RJ-45 LAN port and supports a standard telephone cable. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of the Notebook PC. 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the illustration below to 63 units on the same bus. The built-in connector allows convenient ...
... acting as additional plug-in digital phone systems. Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC. 3 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) (on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections ...port with two pins is larger than the RJ-45 LAN port and supports a standard telephone cable. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of the Notebook PC. 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the illustration below to 63 units on the same bus. The built-in connector allows convenient ...
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... for information on selected models) frequency signal and allows for use . 9 SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Using this manual. 6 Antenna Input (on selected models) The antenna input is used...feature to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) compliant devices for use memory cards from subscription television services. Using this feature for your Notebook PC. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in a compartment. Windows software settings are necessary before use with coaxial connectors. 7...
... for information on selected models) frequency signal and allows for use . 9 SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Using this manual. 6 Antenna Input (on selected models) The antenna input is used...feature to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) compliant devices for use memory cards from subscription television services. Using this feature for your Notebook PC. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in a compartment. Windows software settings are necessary before use with coaxial connectors. 7...
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... to the data size transferred. 4 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of the Notebook PC. Do not use the emergency eject in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the illustration below to... eject the optical drive tray 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 (RW) ...
... to the data size transferred. 4 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of the Notebook PC. Do not use the emergency eject in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the illustration below to... eject the optical drive tray 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 (RW) ...
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... side for use the supplied power adapter. IMPORTANT! Some may occur. 4 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to DC power for description.) 21 Make sure that prevent... WHEN IN USE. D-SUB HDMI E-SATA 12 3 4 56 1 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. The air vents lights and changes colors with this jack. These security products usually include a metal cable and...
... side for use the supplied power adapter. IMPORTANT! Some may occur. 4 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to DC power for description.) 21 Make sure that prevent... WHEN IN USE. D-SUB HDMI E-SATA 12 3 4 56 1 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. The air vents lights and changes colors with this jack. These security products usually include a metal cable and...
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See indicator details in section 5. 3 Display Panel Button Press the display panel button to open the display panel. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 23 See indicator details in section 4. 2 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. WARNING!...the hinges may break! When opening, do not force the display panel down to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 2 1 1 Audio Speaker Indicators (front) The audio speaker indicators light and changes colors with the speaker volume or your ...
See indicator details in section 5. 3 Display Panel Button Press the display panel button to open the display panel. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 23 See indicator details in section 4. 2 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. WARNING!...the hinges may break! When opening, do not force the display panel down to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 2 1 1 Audio Speaker Indicators (front) The audio speaker indicators light and changes colors with the speaker volume or your ...