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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 26 Power Options 27 Power Management Modes 28 ...
... 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 26 Power Options 27 Power Management Modes 28 ...
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Contents Table of Contents (Cont.) 4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device 36 Using the Touchpad 36 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 37 Caring for the Touchpad 38 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 38 Storage Devices 39 Inserting ... Wireless Network Connection 48 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 49 Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Operating System and Software Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information
Contents Table of Contents (Cont.) 4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device 36 Using the Touchpad 36 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 37 Caring for the Touchpad 38 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 38 Storage Devices 39 Inserting ... Wireless Network Connection 48 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 49 Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Operating System and Software Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information
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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. 1.
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... on the various components in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely. Vital information that must be aware of in the Notebook PC and how to data, components, or persons. Knowing the Parts Gives you should be followed to prevent damage to use... keyboard; IMPORTANT! Important information that must be followed for safe operation. < > Text enclosed in < > or [ ] represents a key on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. do not actually type the [ ] < > or [ ] and the enclosed letters. WARNING! Getting Started Gives you to optional accessories and gives ...
... on the various components in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely. Vital information that must be aware of in the Notebook PC and how to data, components, or persons. Knowing the Parts Gives you should be followed to prevent damage to use... keyboard; IMPORTANT! Important information that must be followed for safe operation. < > Text enclosed in < > or [ ] represents a key on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. do not actually type the [ ] < > or [ ] and the enclosed letters. WARNING! Getting Started Gives you to optional accessories and gives ...
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... of warm water and remove any materials that will increase the life of electronic products. Check local regulations for disposal of the Notebook PC. Follow all servicing to dirty or dusty environments. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other peripherals... fields. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT use near the surface. Except as a carrying bag. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as described in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO ...
... of warm water and remove any materials that will increase the life of electronic products. Check local regulations for disposal of the Notebook PC. Follow all servicing to dirty or dusty environments. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other peripherals... fields. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT use near the surface. Except as a carrying bag. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as described in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO ...
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... on long trips. Most airlines will allow electronic use . Be careful not to protect the Notebook PC from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. Airplane Precautions Contact your Notebook PC and diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on the airplane...retracts when the power is easily dulled if not properly cared for. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for using electronic devices. CAUTION: The Notebook PC's surface is turned OFF to the connectors. There are three main types of the...
... on long trips. Most airlines will allow electronic use . Be careful not to protect the Notebook PC from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. Airplane Precautions Contact your Notebook PC and diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on the airplane...retracts when the power is easily dulled if not properly cared for. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for using electronic devices. CAUTION: The Notebook PC's surface is turned OFF to the connectors. There are three main types of the...
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... switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel > Power Options > System Settings. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Install the battery pack 2. Turn ON the Notebook PC IMPORTANT! When opening, do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges... may break! 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. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed informa- Read the later pages for using your...
... switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel > Power Options > System Settings. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Install the battery pack 2. Turn ON the Notebook PC IMPORTANT! When opening, do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges... may break! 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. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed informa- Read the later pages for using your...
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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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NOTE: The keyboard will be different for each territory. 1 2 3 4 5 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 5 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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The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands. top mouse. A software-controlled scrolling function ...
The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands. top mouse. A software-controlled scrolling function ...
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The bottom of the Notebook PC. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on model. Do not use on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas ... or operation. NOTE: The battery pack size will vary depending on model. 1 6 2 5 4 3 WARNING! NOTE: The bottom side may block the vents. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the...
The bottom of the Notebook PC. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on model. Do not use on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas ... or operation. NOTE: The battery pack size will vary depending on model. 1 6 2 5 4 3 WARNING! NOTE: The bottom side may block the vents. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the...
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...Self-Test) process. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of a wireless networking card in order to wirelessly connect to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. There is no hardware ...in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On- 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Central Processor Unit (CPU) Compartment Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 3 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk ...
...Self-Test) process. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of a wireless networking card in order to wirelessly connect to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. There is no hardware ...in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On- 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Central Processor Unit (CPU) Compartment Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 3 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk ...
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...with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. Power sup- USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. 1 2 34 56 7 1 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a ...be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 3 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems. Do ...
...with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. Power sup- USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. 1 2 34 56 7 1 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a ...be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 3 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems. Do ...
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2 Knowing the Parts 6 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® com- These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects ... detector to sound an alarm when moved. 7 Cooling Fan The cooling fan removes excess heat depending on temperature threshold settings. Some may occur. 17 patible Notebook PC security products. IMPORTANT! Make sure that prevent the...
2 Knowing the Parts 6 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® com- These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects ... detector to sound an alarm when moved. 7 Cooling Fan The cooling fan removes excess heat depending on temperature threshold settings. Some may occur. 17 patible Notebook PC security products. IMPORTANT! Make sure that prevent the...
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...One PCMCIA 2.1 compliant PC Card socket is available to support one type I/II PC card. The socket supports 32-bit CardBus. This Notebook PC has a built-in high-speed memory card reader that most peripherals can conveniently read from audio devices. 2 Knowing the Parts Right ... 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many flash memory cards as mentioned later in a series up to run simultaneously on this side of the Notebook PC. 12 3 45 1 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is compatible with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in microphone...
...One PCMCIA 2.1 compliant PC Card socket is available to support one type I/II PC card. The socket supports 32-bit CardBus. This Notebook PC has a built-in high-speed memory card reader that most peripherals can conveniently read from audio devices. 2 Knowing the Parts Right ... 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many flash memory cards as mentioned later in a series up to run simultaneously on this side of the Notebook PC. 12 3 45 1 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is compatible with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in microphone...
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...optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the Notebook PC. 1 234 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...This indicator will light in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 4 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies 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) capabilities....
...optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the Notebook PC. 1 234 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...This indicator will light in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 4 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies 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) capabilities....
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2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front of the Notebook PC. 1 2 1 1 Audio Speakers The built-in use. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (...! WARNING! Audio features are software controlled. 2 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. Never lift the...
2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front of the Notebook PC. 1 2 1 1 Audio Speakers The built-in use. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (...! WARNING! Audio features are software controlled. 2 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. Never lift the...
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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.