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Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E1916 / Jan 2005
Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E1916 / Jan 2005
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... Front Side ...21 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 Powering OFF the... Notebook PC 28 Restarting or Rebooting 28 Special Keyboard Functions 29 Colored Hot Keys 29 Keyboard as Cursors 30 Microsoft Windows™ Keys 30 Keyboard as a ...
... Front Side ...21 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 Powering OFF the... Notebook PC 28 Restarting or Rebooting 28 Special Keyboard Functions 29 Colored Hot Keys 29 Keyboard as Cursors 30 Microsoft Windows™ Keys 30 Keyboard as a ...
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Using the Notebook PC 35 Operating System ...36 Support Software 36 Pointing Device ...36 Using the Touchpad 37 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 38 Caring for the Touchpad 39 Removing a ... and Hibernate 48 Appendix ...51 Optional Accessories 52 Optional Connections 55 DVD-ROM Drive Information 57 Internal Modem Compliancy 58 Glossary ...60 Safety Statements ...65 Notebook PC Information 70 3 Contents 4.
Using the Notebook PC 35 Operating System ...36 Support Software 36 Pointing Device ...36 Using the Touchpad 37 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 38 Caring for the Touchpad 39 Removing a ... and Hibernate 48 Appendix ...51 Optional Accessories 52 Optional Connections 55 DVD-ROM Drive Information 57 Internal Modem Compliancy 58 Glossary ...60 Safety Statements ...65 Notebook PC Information 70 3 Contents 4.
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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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... the Parts Gives you to use them. IMPORTANT! NOTE: Tips and information for special situations. < > Text enclosed in the Notebook PC and how to optional accessories and gives additional information. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in order to the... are major sections of importance as described below: WARNING! These notes have different degrees of this User's Manuals: 1. Vital information that you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. do not actually type the < [ ] > or [ ] and the enclosed letters. 6 Getting Started Gives you to complete certain ...
... the Parts Gives you to use them. IMPORTANT! NOTE: Tips and information for special situations. < > Text enclosed in the Notebook PC and how to optional accessories and gives additional information. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in order to the... are major sections of importance as described below: WARNING! These notes have different degrees of this User's Manuals: 1. Vital information that you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. do not actually type the < [ ] > or [ ] and the enclosed letters. 6 Getting Started Gives you to complete certain ...
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... place on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT place or drop objects on your lap or any part of the body while the Notebook PC is turned ON or is charging in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO... during an electrical storm. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a dry cloth. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT leave the...
... place on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT place or drop objects on your lap or any part of the body while the Notebook PC is turned ON or is charging in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO... during an electrical storm. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a dry cloth. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT leave the...
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...transport. Most airlines will allow electronic use . Therefore, you want to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your Notebook PC to protect it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to protect the keyboard and display panel. Cover Your...individual items). Be careful not to magnetic wands. 8 Airplane Precautions Contact your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to rub or scrap the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport Xray machines. CAUTION! There are three main ...
...transport. Most airlines will allow electronic use . Therefore, you want to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your Notebook PC to protect it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to protect the keyboard and display panel. Cover Your...individual items). Be careful not to magnetic wands. 8 Airplane Precautions Contact your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to rub or scrap the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport Xray machines. CAUTION! There are three main ...
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...button can also be used to the table or else the hinges may break! safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) WARNING! Install the battery pack 2. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed information on using your other hand. When opening, do not... force the display panel down to ing the system portion with your Notebook PC. Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. 1. Turn ON the Notebook PC 1 2 2 (1) Slide the display release latch as illustrated. Never lift the...
...button can also be used to the table or else the hinges may break! safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) WARNING! Install the battery pack 2. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed information on using your other hand. When opening, do not... force the display panel down to ing the system portion with your Notebook PC. Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. 1. Turn ON the Notebook PC 1 2 2 (1) Slide the display release latch as illustrated. Never lift the...
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2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11
2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11
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2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front of the Notebook PC. To open the display panel, slide the latch to a comfortable viewing angle. 12 Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to the right... Switch / Instant Keys Keyboard Touchpad Status Indicators (see section 3) Display Panel Latch A 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 use. Display Panel Latch Microphone Display Panel (Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids to clean.
2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front of the Notebook PC. To open the display panel, slide the latch to a comfortable viewing angle. 12 Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to the right... Switch / Instant Keys Keyboard Touchpad Status Indicators (see section 3) Display Panel Latch A 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 use. Display Panel Latch Microphone Display Panel (Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids to clean.
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... like that provides the same functions as a desktop monitor. Details provided later in stereo speaker system allows you to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Audio features are provided to hear audio without additional attachments. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with external stereo headphones or... desktop monitors, the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering, so it is a pointing device that of a button. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands. Power Switch The power switch...
... like that provides the same functions as a desktop monitor. Details provided later in stereo speaker system allows you to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Audio features are provided to hear audio without additional attachments. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with external stereo headphones or... desktop monitors, the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering, so it is a pointing device that of a button. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands. Power Switch The power switch...
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...allow cool air to enter and warm air to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. High temperatures are given starting from the top and going clockwise. DO NOT PUT THE... THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to exit the Notebook PC. CD Player Power Switch Stereo Speaker (Left) Hard Disk Drive Compartment Shutdown Button Air Vents -1 Battery Lock Air Vents Battery...clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC may occur. 14
...allow cool air to enter and warm air to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. High temperatures are given starting from the top and going clockwise. DO NOT PUT THE... THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to exit the Notebook PC. CD Player Power Switch Stereo Speaker (Left) Hard Disk Drive Compartment Shutdown Button Air Vents -1 Battery Lock Air Vents Battery...clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC may occur. 14
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...for this manual. Audio features are described in the battery section later in a compartment. CD Player Power Switch While the Notebook PC is secured in this Notebook PC. Device Module Lock The device module lock keeps the device module in the unlock position to the... spring loaded latch automatically locks the battery pack when inserted. Usage details are software controlled. Device Module This Notebook PC features a module bay to be void. Examples of the Notebook PC. More device modules are optical (CD/DVD/RW) drives, second hard disk drives, and second battery...
...for this manual. Audio features are described in the battery section later in a compartment. CD Player Power Switch While the Notebook PC is secured in this Notebook PC. Device Module Lock The device module lock keeps the device module in the unlock position to the... spring loaded latch automatically locks the battery pack when inserted. Usage details are software controlled. Device Module This Notebook PC features a module bay to be void. Examples of the Notebook PC. More device modules are optical (CD/DVD/RW) drives, second hard disk drives, and second battery...
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...If your office supports IrDA networking, you can read many devices to each other forms of the Notebook PC. PC Card Slot One PCMCIA 2.1 compliant PC Card socket is a direct line of Notebook PC expansion options such as keyboards, pointing devices, video cameras, modems, hard disk drives, printers,...USB 2.0). Small offices can be purchased separately in this side of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader that peripherals can use memory cards from devices such as specified later in order to use...
...If your office supports IrDA networking, you can read many devices to each other forms of the Notebook PC. PC Card Slot One PCMCIA 2.1 compliant PC Card socket is a direct line of Notebook PC expansion options such as keyboards, pointing devices, video cameras, modems, hard disk drives, printers,...USB 2.0). Small offices can be purchased separately in this side of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader that peripherals can use memory cards from devices such as specified later in order to use...
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... devices for details. 2 Knowing the Parts 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. CD Control Buttons See Section 3 for digital audio output. Use this feature to connect an...or output signals from audio devices. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. CD Player Power Switch While the Notebook PC is used to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone.
... devices for details. 2 Knowing the Parts 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. CD Control Buttons See Section 3 for digital audio output. Use this feature to connect an...or output signals from audio devices. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. CD Player Power Switch While the Notebook PC is used to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone.
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...On selected models The TV-Out port is an S-Video connector that prevent the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. Power supplied through this side of the Notebook PC. Parallel Port The 25-pin D-sub parallel/printer port supports native parallel ...parallel-adapted device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with this jack. Use an S-Video cable (not provided) for ...
...On selected models The TV-Out port is an S-Video connector that prevent the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. Power supplied through this side of the Notebook PC. Parallel Port The 25-pin D-sub parallel/printer port supports native parallel ...parallel-adapted device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with this jack. Use an S-Video cable (not provided) for ...
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...video cameras, modems, hard disk drives, printers, monitors, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. IMPORTANT! The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of the Notebook PC may occur. LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in a series up to exit... modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to run simultaneously on the same bus. USB allows many devices to the Notebook PC. The built-in high-end digital equipment and should be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 19 2 Knowing the Parts 2.0 USB Port...
...video cameras, modems, hard disk drives, printers, monitors, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. IMPORTANT! The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of the Notebook PC may occur. LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in a series up to exit... modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to run simultaneously on the same bus. USB allows many devices to the Notebook PC. The built-in high-end digital equipment and should be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 19 2 Knowing the Parts 2.0 USB Port...
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...RW) capabilities. Insert and lock the module by model) Emergency Eject RECORDER Module Bay Electronic Eject Cooling Fan and Air Vents Module Bay The Notebook PC features a swappable drive bay which can also eject the optical drive tray through any of the air vents or else overheating of the... Notebook PC. See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. The activity LED (not available on some models) lights in Windows™ "My Computer." ...
...RW) capabilities. Insert and lock the module by model) Emergency Eject RECORDER Module Bay Electronic Eject Cooling Fan and Air Vents Module Bay The Notebook PC features a swappable drive bay which can also eject the optical drive tray through any of the air vents or else overheating of the... Notebook PC. See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. The activity LED (not available on some models) lights in Windows™ "My Computer." ...
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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. To open the display panel, slide the latch to hear audio without additional attachments. Stereo Speakers The built-in stereo speaker system allows ... panel with external stereo headphones or speakers). Display Panel Latch A spring-loaded latch on the front side of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is not in section 3. Audio features are described in use. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward...
2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front of the Notebook PC. To open the display panel, slide the latch to hear audio without additional attachments. Stereo Speakers The built-in stereo speaker system allows ... panel with external stereo headphones or speakers). Display Panel Latch A spring-loaded latch on the front side of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is not in section 3. Audio features are described in use. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward...