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Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E2518 / Mar 2006
Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E2518 / Mar 2006
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...Top Side ...12 Bottom Side ...14 Left Side ...16 Right Side ...18 Front Side ...20 Rear Side ...20 3. Introducing the Notebook PC 5 About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your Notebook PC 9 2. Getting Started 21 Power System ...22 Using AC Power 22 Using Battery Power 22 Battery Care ...23 Powering ON the... Notebook PC 24 The Power-On Self Test (POST 24 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Checking Battery Power 25 Restarting or Rebooting 26 Powering OFF ...26 ...
...Top Side ...12 Bottom Side ...14 Left Side ...16 Right Side ...18 Front Side ...20 Rear Side ...20 3. Introducing the Notebook PC 5 About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your Notebook PC 9 2. Getting Started 21 Power System ...22 Using AC Power 22 Using Battery Power 22 Battery Care ...23 Powering ON the... Notebook PC 24 The Power-On Self Test (POST 24 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Checking Battery Power 25 Restarting or Rebooting 26 Powering OFF ...26 ...
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Using the Notebook PC 33 Operating System ...34 Support Software 34 Touchpad activation with external USB mouse 34 Pointing Device ...34 Using the Touchpad 35 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 36 ... ACPI ...49 Suspend Mode ...49 Power Savings ...49 Stand by and Hibernate 50 Appendix ...51 Optional Accessories 52 Glossary ...54 Declarations and Safety Statements 58 Notebook PC Information 70 3 Contents 4.
Using the Notebook PC 33 Operating System ...34 Support Software 34 Touchpad activation with external USB mouse 34 Pointing Device ...34 Using the Touchpad 35 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 36 ... ACPI ...49 Suspend Mode ...49 Power Savings ...49 Stand by and Hibernate 50 Appendix ...51 Optional Accessories 52 Glossary ...54 Declarations and Safety Statements 58 Notebook PC Information 70 3 Contents 4.
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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 1.
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.... do not actually type the < [ ] > or [ ] and the enclosed letters. 6 IMPORTANT! Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces the Notebook PC and this guide that must be aware of in bold are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. Notes For This Manual...you should be followed for completing tasks. User's Manual 4. Using the Notebook PC Gives information on the Notebook PC components. 3. Appendix Introduces optional accessories, computer terms, and safety information. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are major sections of this User's ...
.... do not actually type the < [ ] > or [ ] and the enclosed letters. 6 IMPORTANT! Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces the Notebook PC and this guide that must be aware of in bold are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. Notes For This Manual...you should be followed for completing tasks. User's Manual 4. Using the Notebook PC Gives information on the Notebook PC components. 3. Appendix Introduces optional accessories, computer terms, and safety information. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are major sections of this User's ...
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Follow all servicing to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Except as described in environments with any part of the Notebook PC and be used in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) ... or other peripherals. Do not use the modem during a gas leak. INPUT RATING: Refer to strong magnetic or electrical fields. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag or blanket. 7 DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, ...
Follow all servicing to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Except as described in environments with any part of the Notebook PC and be used in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) ... or other peripherals. Do not use the modem during a gas leak. INPUT RATING: Refer to strong magnetic or electrical fields. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag or blanket. 7 DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, ...
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...and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items). 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is easily dulled if not properly cared for using electronic devices. Be ...careful not to the connectors. Be aware that you want to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is turned OFF to fully charge your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands. 8 Airplane Precautions Contact your airline...
...and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items). 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is easily dulled if not properly cared for using electronic devices. Be ...careful not to the connectors. Be aware that you want to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is turned OFF to fully charge your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands. 8 Airplane Precautions Contact your airline...
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... Power Adapter 3. Open the Display Panel 4. Install the battery pack 2. Turn ON the Notebook PC WARNING! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed information on using your Notebook PC. 1. When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the...
... Power Adapter 3. Open the Display Panel 4. Install the battery pack 2. Turn ON the Notebook PC WARNING! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed information on using your Notebook PC. 1. When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the...
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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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... video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 13 Test) process. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after setting up ...2 Instant Keys Instant keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. 5 Status Indicators Status indicator details are described in this Notebook PC to launch frequently used for additional memory. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop mouse.
... video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 13 Test) process. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after setting up ...2 Instant Keys Instant keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. 5 Status Indicators Status indicator details are described in this Notebook PC to launch frequently used for additional memory. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop mouse.
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... paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. DO NOT PUT... THE NOTEBOOK PC ON THE LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter ...
... paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. DO NOT PUT... THE NOTEBOOK PC ON THE LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter ...
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... for compactness and may not be pressed with a straightened paper clip to shutdown the Notebook PC. 15 WARNING! Hard disk drive upgrades are to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC. Spring The spring battery lock is secured in the future. End-user removal of...to an AC power source and maintains power to be done by the specifications for information on temperature threshold settings. 4 Central Processor (CPU) Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to keep the battery pack secured.
... for compactness and may not be pressed with a straightened paper clip to shutdown the Notebook PC. 15 WARNING! Hard disk drive upgrades are to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC. Spring The spring battery lock is secured in the future. End-user removal of...to an AC power source and maintains power to be done by the specifications for information on temperature threshold settings. 4 Central Processor (CPU) Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to keep the battery pack secured.
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.... 6 Microphone Input Jack (Mic In) The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 5...- 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side 1 2 3 4 5 67 1 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to run simultaneously on a larger external display. 4 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is compatible with peripherals such as...
.... 6 Microphone Input Jack (Mic In) The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 5...- 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side 1 2 3 4 5 67 1 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to run simultaneously on a larger external display. 4 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is compatible with peripherals such as...
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Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 17 Using this feature to amplified speakers or headphones. 2 Knowing the Parts 7 SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) compliant de- Combo vices for digital audio output.
Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 17 Using this feature to amplified speakers or headphones. 2 Knowing the Parts 7 SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) compliant de- Combo vices for digital audio output.
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... Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is used in the PC card slot. (Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards.) 3 Optical Drive (type varies by model) The Notebook PC comes in various models with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors acting as ... bus used to support one ExpressCard/34mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion card. This new interface is faster by the optical disk drive. 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)...
... Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is used in the PC card slot. (Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards.) 3 Optical Drive (type varies by model) The Notebook PC comes in various models with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors acting as ... bus used to support one ExpressCard/34mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion card. This new interface is faster by the optical disk drive. 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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...in Windows "My Computer." 7 Flash Memory Slot Normally a PCMCIA or USB memory card reader must be marked "DV" for opening the tray. This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader that can read many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. The interface...optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for Digital Video port. 19 ports a standard telephone cable. The internal modem supports up to the Notebook PC. 9 1394 Port IEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like USB. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in memory card ...
...in Windows "My Computer." 7 Flash Memory Slot Normally a PCMCIA or USB memory card reader must be marked "DV" for opening the tray. This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader that can read many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. The interface...optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for Digital Video port. 19 ports a standard telephone cable. The internal modem supports up to the Notebook PC. 9 1394 Port IEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like USB. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in memory card ...
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...(DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use the supplied power adapter. 2 Battery Pack (Refer to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. Audio features are described in section 3. 2 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm... air to exit the Notebook PC. 3 Stereo Speakers The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to the Notebook PC and battery pack, al- 3 Getting Started Front Side 1 2 3 1 Status Indicators Status indicator details are ...
...(DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use the supplied power adapter. 2 Battery Pack (Refer to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. Audio features are described in section 3. 2 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm... air to exit the Notebook PC. 3 Stereo Speakers The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to the Notebook PC and battery pack, al- 3 Getting Started Front Side 1 2 3 1 Status Indicators Status indicator details are ...
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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 Instant Keys and Status Indicators 3 Getting Started 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 Instant Keys and Status Indicators 3 Getting Started 21
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...NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. 22 3 Getting Started Power System Using AC Power The Notebook PC power is comprised of the Notebook PC. The power adapter converts AC power from the AC-DC adapter, seek servicing. Most hotels will provide universal outlets to ... power is within accepted ranges. Connecting the AC-DC adapter to the AC outlet first allows you use a different adapter to power the Notebook PC or use a properly grounded adapter to support different power cords as well as 220V240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters. Damage...
...NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. 22 3 Getting Started Power System Using AC Power The Notebook PC power is comprised of the Notebook PC. The power adapter converts AC power from the AC-DC adapter, seek servicing. Most hotels will provide universal outlets to ... power is within accepted ranges. Connecting the AC-DC adapter to the AC outlet first allows you use a different adapter to power the Notebook PC or use a properly grounded adapter to support different power cords as well as 220V240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters. Damage...
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... authorized dealer for this range will shorten the life of battery life, which can be further extended by using power management features through a Notebook PC retailer. To install the battery pack: To remove the battery pack: 1 1 2 IMPORTANT! Because batteries also have a shelf life, it...range between 5˚C and 35˚C (41˚F and 95˚F). Any temperatures above or below this Notebook PC. WARNING! Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed. IMPORTANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied ...
... authorized dealer for this range will shorten the life of battery life, which can be further extended by using power management features through a Notebook PC retailer. To install the battery pack: To remove the battery pack: 1 1 2 IMPORTANT! Because batteries also have a shelf life, it...range between 5˚C and 35˚C (41˚F and 95˚F). Any temperatures above or below this Notebook PC. WARNING! Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed. IMPORTANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied ...