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... 9 2. 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 Power Options 26 Power Management Modes 27 ...
... 9 2. 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 Power Options 26 Power Management Modes 27 ...
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Contents Table of Contents (Cont.) 4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device 34 Using the Touchpad 34 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 35 Caring for the Touchpad 36 Automatic Touchpad Disabling (Synaptics 36 Storage Devices 37 ... 48 Antenna Connections (on selected models 49 Audio/Video Remote Controller (on selected models 50 Appendix Operating System and Software Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information
Contents Table of Contents (Cont.) 4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device 34 Using the Touchpad 34 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 35 Caring for the Touchpad 36 Automatic Touchpad Disabling (Synaptics 36 Storage Devices 37 ... 48 Antenna Connections (on selected models 49 Audio/Video Remote Controller (on selected models 50 Appendix Operating System and Software Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information
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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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... and information for completing tasks. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. IMPORTANT! Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the keyboard; Vital information that you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in < > or [ ] represents a key on...
... and information for completing tasks. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. IMPORTANT! Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the keyboard; Vital information that you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in < > or [ ] represents a key on...
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... rain, or moisture. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT use near the surface. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°...DO NOT operate during an electrical storm. Except as described in order to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. ...
... rain, or moisture. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT use near the surface. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°...DO NOT operate during an electrical storm. Except as described in order to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. ...
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...Precautions Contact your airline if you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces. Most airlines will have restrictions for . There are three main types of the hard disk surface during takeoffs and landings. ...drive's head retracts when the power is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Therefore, you want to fully charge your Notebook PC and diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items). Most airlines will allow electronic...
...Precautions Contact your airline if you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces. Most airlines will have restrictions for . There are three main types of the hard disk surface during takeoffs and landings. ...drive's head retracts when the power is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Therefore, you want to fully charge your Notebook PC and diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items). Most airlines will allow electronic...
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Open the Display Panel 4. The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Turn ON the Notebook PC IMPORTANT! When opening, do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break! Install the ...battery pack 2. tion on using your Notebook PC. 1. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Connect the AC Power Adapter 3. Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control ...
Open the Display Panel 4. The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Turn ON the Notebook PC IMPORTANT! When opening, do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break! Install the ...battery pack 2. tion on using your Notebook PC. 1. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Connect the AC Power Adapter 3. Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control ...
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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. 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
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NOTE: The keyboard will be different for each territory. 1 2 3 4 9 5 6 7 8 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 2 3 4 9 5 6 7 8 12 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC.
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... Details are provided to allow you to clean the display panel. 4 Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. top mouse. Can be depressed) and palm rest for video conferencing, voice narrations, or ... and Buttons The touchpad with comfortable travel (depth at which provides excellent viewing like that provides the same functions as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be used for both hands. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use...
... Details are provided to allow you to clean the display panel. 4 Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. top mouse. Can be depressed) and palm rest for video conferencing, voice narrations, or ... and Buttons The touchpad with comfortable travel (depth at which provides excellent viewing like that provides the same functions as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be used for both hands. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use...
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... during charging or operation. NOTE: The bottom side may block the vents. Do not use on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14 Be careful when handling... the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on model. 1 6 2 5 3 4 WARNING! 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below ...
... during charging or operation. NOTE: The bottom side may block the vents. Do not use on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14 Be careful when handling... the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on model. 1 6 2 5 3 4 WARNING! 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below ...
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...hard disk access. Additional memory will void the warranty. 2 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. The BIOS au- Visit an authorized service center or retailer for compactness and may not be purchased as a single unit....upgraded. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Central Processor Unit (CPU) Compartment Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to faster processors in order to wirelessly connect to network access points...
...hard disk access. Additional memory will void the warranty. 2 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for your Notebook PC. The BIOS au- Visit an authorized service center or retailer for compactness and may not be purchased as a single unit....upgraded. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Central Processor Unit (CPU) Compartment Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to faster processors in order to wirelessly connect to network access points...
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Using this side of the Notebook PC. 12 3 4 56 1 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is a high speed serial bus like USB. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously ...-400 Mbits/sec and can be marked "DV" for Digital Video port. 5 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is also used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Using this feature for video conferencing, voice...
Using this side of the Notebook PC. 12 3 4 56 1 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is a high speed serial bus like USB. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously ...-400 Mbits/sec and can be marked "DV" for Digital Video port. 5 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is also used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Using this feature for video conferencing, voice...
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... data is being transferred by model) The emergency eject is used to use the emergency eject in place of the Notebook PC. 1 2 34 1 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives. See the marketing specifica- tions for opening the tray. You ...can conveniently read from devices such as mentioned later in this side of the electronic eject. 17 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)...
... data is being transferred by model) The emergency eject is used to use the emergency eject in place of the Notebook PC. 1 2 34 1 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives. See the marketing specifica- tions for opening the tray. You ...can conveniently read from devices such as mentioned later in this side of the electronic eject. 17 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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...voltage used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC. 5 Antenna Input (on selected models) The antenna input is smaller than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet... the provided adapter for connection to a local network. The built-in connector allows convenient use with coaxial connectors. 18 USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 1 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) (on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1...
...voltage used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC. 5 Antenna Input (on selected models) The antenna input is smaller than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet... the provided adapter for connection to a local network. The built-in connector allows convenient use with coaxial connectors. 18 USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 1 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) (on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1...
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... a metal cable and lock that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. 8 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air... to exit the Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. Power sup- 2 Knowing the Parts 6 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC...
... a metal cable and lock that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. 8 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air... to exit the Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. Power sup- 2 Knowing the Parts 6 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC...
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... control in selected models. 3 Display Panel Latch One spring-loaded latch on this side of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is not in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. When opening,...3 Getting Started Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 1 1 Audio Speakers The built-in use. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 20 To open the display panel, negotiate the latch with external stereo headphones ...
... control in selected models. 3 Display Panel Latch One spring-loaded latch on this side of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is not in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. When opening,...3 Getting Started Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 1 1 Audio Speakers The built-in use. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 20 To open the display panel, negotiate the latch with external stereo headphones ...
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Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Powering Options Power Management Modes Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators 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. 21 3.
Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Powering Options Power Management Modes Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators 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. 21 3.