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... About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your Notebook PC 9 2. Knowing the Parts Top Side 12 Bottom Side 14 Left Side 16 Right Side 18 Front Side 20 Rear Side 21 3. Contents Table of ...Contents Table of Contents 1. Getting Started Power System 24 Using AC Power 24 Using Battery Power 25 Battery Care 25 Powering ON the Notebook PC 26 The Power-On Self Test (POST 26 Checking Battery Power 27 Charging the Battery Pack 27 Power Options 28 Power Management Modes 29...
... About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your Notebook PC 9 2. Knowing the Parts Top Side 12 Bottom Side 14 Left Side 16 Right Side 18 Front Side 20 Rear Side 21 3. Contents Table of ...Contents Table of Contents 1. Getting Started Power System 24 Using AC Power 24 Using Battery Power 25 Battery Care 25 Powering ON the Notebook PC 26 The Power-On Self Test (POST 26 Checking Battery Power 27 Charging the Battery Pack 27 Power Options 28 Power Management Modes 29...
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Table of Contents (Cont.) Contents Status Indicators 34 Multimedia Control Keys (on next page) Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device 38 Using the Touchpad 38 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 39 Multimedia Touchpad (on selected models 40 Caring for the Touchpad 41 Automatic Touchpad ...
Table of Contents (Cont.) Contents Status Indicators 34 Multimedia Control Keys (on next page) Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device 38 Using the Touchpad 38 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 39 Multimedia Touchpad (on selected models 40 Caring for the Touchpad 41 Automatic Touchpad ...
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Contents Table of Contents (Cont.) Appendix Optional Accessories 2 Optional Connections 3 Bluetooth Mouse Setup (optional 4 Operating System and Software 6 System BIOS Settings 7 Common Problems and Solutions 9 Windows Vista Software Recovery 15 Glossary 17 Declarations and Safety Statements 21 Notebook PC Information 32
Contents Table of Contents (Cont.) Appendix Optional Accessories 2 Optional Connections 3 Bluetooth Mouse Setup (optional 4 Operating System and Software 6 System BIOS Settings 7 Common Problems and Solutions 9 Windows Vista Software Recovery 15 Glossary 17 Declarations and Safety Statements 21 Notebook PC Information 32
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1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC NOTE: 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 NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself.
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.... 4. These notes have different degrees of importance as described below: NOTE: Tips and information for completing tasks. IMPORTANT! 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are used throughout this guide that must be followed to prevent damage to data, components, or persons.... safely and completely. TIP: Tips and useful information for special situations. The following are major sections of in bold are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. WARNING! This User's Manual provides information on the various components in < > or [ ] represents a key on the...
.... 4. These notes have different degrees of importance as described below: NOTE: Tips and information for completing tasks. IMPORTANT! 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are used throughout this guide that must be followed to prevent damage to data, components, or persons.... safely and completely. TIP: Tips and useful information for special situations. The following are major sections of in bold are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. WARNING! This User's Manual provides information on the various components in < > or [ ] represents a key on the...
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... storage depots, and blasting operations. (1) (See end of electronic products. DO NOT operate during an electrical storm. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. Follow all servicing to or use the modem...! Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Do not place together with any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near the surface. Check local regulations for disposal of Section 4 for definition) Battery safety warnings:...
... storage depots, and blasting operations. (1) (See end of electronic products. DO NOT operate during an electrical storm. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. Follow all servicing to or use the modem...! Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Do not place together with any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near the surface. Check local regulations for disposal of Section 4 for definition) Battery safety warnings:...
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... pack as long as it is latched securely in use only between and not during transport. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to prevent scratching ... individual items). There are three main types of the hard disk surface during takeoffs and landings. Cover Your Notebook PC Purchase a carrying bag to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces. Most airlines will have restrictions for . Most airlines will allow electronic use . CAUTION! Be ...
... pack as long as it is latched securely in use only between and not during transport. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to prevent scratching ... individual items). There are three main types of the hard disk surface during takeoffs and landings. Cover Your Notebook PC Purchase a carrying bag to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces. Most airlines will have restrictions for . Most airlines will allow electronic use . CAUTION! Be ...
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...may break! Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel > Power Options > System Settings. Turn ON the Notebook PC 1.3M PIXELS MODE MODE IMPORTANT! Connect the AC Power Adapter 3. Read the later pages for using your... Notebook PC. 1. 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 informa-
...may break! Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel > Power Options > System Settings. Turn ON the Notebook PC 1.3M PIXELS MODE MODE IMPORTANT! Connect the AC Power Adapter 3. Read the later pages for using your... Notebook PC. 1. 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 informa-
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Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC NOTE: 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 NOTE: 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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... or facing backward but the lens can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Some models feature an array of the Notebook PC. CAUTION: On multi-posi- Can be used with video conferencing and other interactive applications. 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below...
... or facing backward but the lens can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Some models feature an array of the Notebook PC. CAUTION: On multi-posi- Can be used with video conferencing and other interactive applications. 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below...
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... additional attachments. See indicator details in section 3. 6 Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. 2 Knowing the Parts 3 Display Panel The Notebook PC uses an ultra-clear flat panel which the keys can be customized in Windows Control Panel...
... additional attachments. See indicator details in section 3. 6 Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. 2 Knowing the Parts 3 Display Panel The Notebook PC uses an ultra-clear flat panel which the keys can be customized in Windows Control Panel...
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... INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14 SIM Card Installation 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 WARNING! NOTE: The battery pack size will vary depending on model. The bottom of the Notebook PC. Do not use on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may vary in operation. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation...2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on model. NOTE: The bottom side may ...
... INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14 SIM Card Installation 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 WARNING! NOTE: The battery pack size will vary depending on model. The bottom of the Notebook PC. Do not use on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may vary in operation. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation...2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on model. NOTE: The bottom side may ...
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.... 15 Spring The spring battery lock is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 6 Shutdown Button (Emergency) In case your Notebook PC. tion after the memory is secured in a compartment. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a ...BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for this Notebook PC to shutdown the Notebook PC. 7 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Battery Lock - Manual ...
.... 15 Spring The spring battery lock is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 6 Shutdown Button (Emergency) In case your Notebook PC. tion after the memory is secured in a compartment. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a ...BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for this Notebook PC to shutdown the Notebook PC. 7 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Battery Lock - Manual ...
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sion services. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 45 6 7 89 1 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing ...on a larger external display. 2 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. Note: Use the provided adapter for use with coaxial connectors. 5 IEEE1394 Port IEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections...
sion services. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 45 6 7 89 1 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing ...on a larger external display. 2 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. Note: Use the provided adapter for use with coaxial connectors. 5 IEEE1394 Port IEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections...
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... selected models) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with previous PCMCIA cards.) 17 This Notebook PC has a built-in high-speed memory card reader that can conveniently read from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs...
... selected models) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an uncompressed all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with previous PCMCIA cards.) 17 This Notebook PC has a built-in high-speed memory card reader that can conveniently read from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs...
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... details on this side of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 5 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in microphone. Use this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 2 Headphone Output Jack The stereo...digital audio output. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). 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)...
... details on this side of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 5 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in microphone. Use this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 2 Headphone Output Jack The stereo...digital audio output. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). 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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... (selected models). When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary before use. 3 Status Indicators (front) (on this side of the Notebook PC. 12 3 1 CIR (Consumer Infrared) Port The consumer infrared (IrDA) communication port allows convenient wireless control of the provided multimedia software in selected models using...
... (selected models). When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary before use. 3 Status Indicators (front) (on this side of the Notebook PC. 12 3 1 CIR (Consumer Infrared) Port The consumer infrared (IrDA) communication port allows convenient wireless control of the provided multimedia software in selected models using...
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...Some may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is not connected. IMPORTANT! Power sup- BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. 21 Battery... not support the voltage used in connector allows convenient use when moving temporarily between locations. This allows use without additional adapters. patible Notebook PC security products. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be secured using Kensington® com- 2 Knowing the Parts Rear...
...Some may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is not connected. IMPORTANT! Power sup- BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. 21 Battery... not support the voltage used in connector allows convenient use when moving temporarily between locations. This allows use without additional adapters. patible Notebook PC security products. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be secured using Kensington® com- 2 Knowing the Parts Rear...