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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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... 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... a Numeric Keypad 31 Switches and Status Indicators 31 Switches ...31 Status Indicators 32 CD Player Control Buttons and Indicator (on selected models 32 2 Introducing the Notebook PC 5 About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your...
... 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... a Numeric Keypad 31 Switches and Status Indicators 31 Switches ...31 Status Indicators 32 CD Player Control Buttons and Indicator (on selected models 32 2 Introducing the Notebook PC 5 About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your...
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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. 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
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1. 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
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...provides information on the various components in < > or [ ] represents a key on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to use them. IMPORTANT! Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you should be followed to prevent damage to data, components, or persons. User's ... safely and completely. do not actually type the < [ ] > or [ ] and the enclosed letters. 6 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are major sections of importance as described below: WARNING! Important information that must be followed for completing tasks...
...provides information on the various components in < > or [ ] represents a key on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to use them. IMPORTANT! Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you should be followed to prevent damage to data, components, or persons. User's ... safely and completely. do not actually type the < [ ] > or [ ] and the enclosed letters. 6 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are major sections of importance as described below: WARNING! Important information that must be followed for completing tasks...
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...in order to qualified personnel. Check local codes for special battery disposal instructions. INPUT RATING: Must only receive power input of the Notebook PC. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Do not place together with a solution of nonabrasive ... this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Except as described in fires as thinners, benzene, or other peripherals. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with small items that may explode. Follow all servicing to prevent discomfort or...
...in order to qualified personnel. Check local codes for special battery disposal instructions. INPUT RATING: Must only receive power input of the Notebook PC. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Do not place together with a solution of nonabrasive ... this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Except as described in fires as thinners, benzene, or other peripherals. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with small items that may explode. Follow all servicing to prevent discomfort or...
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... in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display panel. Be careful not to protect it is turned OFF to fully charge your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands. 8 Most airlines will allow electronic use battery power, be sure...If you should turn it is still ON. CAUTION! Therefore, you intend to use only between and not during transport. Cover Your Notebook PC CAUTION: The Notebook PC's surface is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Remember that it is easily dulled if not properly cared for...
... in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display panel. Be careful not to protect it is turned OFF to fully charge your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands. 8 Most airlines will allow electronic use battery power, be sure...If you should turn it is still ON. CAUTION! Therefore, you intend to use only between and not during transport. Cover Your Notebook PC CAUTION: The Notebook PC's surface is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Remember that it is easily dulled if not properly cared for...
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... the AC Power Adapter Auto Lock 2 1 3. Open the Display Panel 4. Turn ON the Notebook PC WARNING! 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed information on using your Notebook PC. 1. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! When opening, do not force the display panel down...
... the AC Power Adapter Auto Lock 2 1 3. Open the Display Panel 4. Turn ON the Notebook PC WARNING! 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed information on using your Notebook PC. 1. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! When opening, do not force the display panel down...
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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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... 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... latch with your thumb and lift up the display panel while holding the latch. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel...
... 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... latch with your thumb and lift up the display panel while holding the latch. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel...
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...Instant keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. 9 CD Player Control Buttons (on the Notebook PC for con- tion in camera allows picture taking or video recording. The buttons activate and control your Notebook PC is ON. tors. pressed) and palm rest for video conferencing, voice narrations, ...video conferencing and other interactive applications. 4 Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop mouse. Can be de- The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be used applications with its buttons is easier on selected models) The ...
...Instant keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. 9 CD Player Control Buttons (on the Notebook PC for con- tion in camera allows picture taking or video recording. The buttons activate and control your Notebook PC is ON. tors. pressed) and palm rest for video conferencing, voice narrations, ...video conferencing and other interactive applications. 4 Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop mouse. Can be de- The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be used applications with its buttons is easier on selected models) The ...
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...The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in operation. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on this Notebook PC to identify the components on memory upgrades for additional memory. Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard ...OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 1 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is in operation or recently been in the system...
...The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in operation. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on this Notebook PC to identify the components on memory upgrades for additional memory. Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard ...OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 1 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is in operation or recently been in the system...
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.... media sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with a straightened paper clip to shutdown the Notebook PC. 6 Battery Lock - To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be upgraded. An optional wireless LAN module enables you to ... will void the warranty. 3 Cooling Fan The cooling fan turns ON or OFF depending on temperature threshold settings. 4 Name Card Holder The Notebook PC has a name card holder glued to the bottom of the CPU or hard disk drive will automatically lock. Move the manual lock to...
.... media sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with a straightened paper clip to shutdown the Notebook PC. 6 Battery Lock - To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be upgraded. An optional wireless LAN module enables you to ... will void the warranty. 3 Cooling Fan The cooling fan turns ON or OFF depending on temperature threshold settings. 4 Name Card Holder The Notebook PC has a name card holder glued to the bottom of the CPU or hard disk drive will automatically lock. Move the manual lock to...
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...PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless printing to printers. The built-in order to use IrDA technology to share a printer between several closely placed Notebook PCs and even send files to each other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. 5 Infrared Port (IrDA...) (on this side of Notebook PC expansion op- If your office supports IrDA networking, you to an IrDA node. tions such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, ...
...PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless printing to printers. The built-in order to use IrDA technology to share a printer between several closely placed Notebook PCs and even send files to each other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. 5 Infrared Port (IrDA...) (on this side of Notebook PC expansion op- If your office supports IrDA networking, you to an IrDA node. tions such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, ...
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...narrations, or simple audio recordings. 9 Audio Input Jack The stereo input jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect a stereo audio source to the Notebook PC. Using this feature for connection to a local network. You can handle up to 56K V.90 transfers. This port supports both NTSC and PAL ... pins is also used in speakers. 8 Microphone Input Jack (Mic In) The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of 100-400 Mbits/sec and can choose between simultaneouly ...
...narrations, or simple audio recordings. 9 Audio Input Jack The stereo input jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect a stereo audio source to the Notebook PC. Using this feature for connection to a local network. You can handle up to 56K V.90 transfers. This port supports both NTSC and PAL ... pins is also used in speakers. 8 Microphone Input Jack (Mic In) The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of 100-400 Mbits/sec and can choose between simultaneouly ...
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...Speakers The built-in case the electronic eject does not work. 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... Left Side Refer to the diagram below to hear audio without additional attachments. 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 (...
...Speakers The built-in case the electronic eject does not work. 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... Left Side Refer to the diagram below to hear audio without additional attachments. 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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... buttons activate 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 use. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to the table or else the hinges may break! Audio features... models) There are several CD control buttons integrated externally on the front of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is ON. WARNING! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 2 Stereo Speakers The built-in stereo speaker system ...
... buttons activate 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 use. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to the table or else the hinges may break! Audio features... models) There are several CD control buttons integrated externally on the front of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is ON. WARNING! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 2 Stereo Speakers The built-in stereo speaker system ...
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... USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. 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 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. 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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...may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. 21 To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. IMPORTANT! Some security products may occur. 6 Kensington® Lock... Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. 2 Knowing the Parts 4 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC...
...may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. 21 To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. IMPORTANT! Some security products may occur. 6 Kensington® Lock... Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. 2 Knowing the Parts 4 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC...