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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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... 5 About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your Notebook PC 9 2. Knowing the Parts 11 Top Side ...12 Bottom Side ...14 Left Side ...16 Rear Side ...18 ... ...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...
... 5 About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your Notebook PC 9 2. Knowing the Parts 11 Top Side ...12 Bottom Side ...14 Left Side ...16 Rear Side ...18 ... ...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...
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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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...completing tasks. IMPORTANT! This User's Manual provides information on getting started with the Notebook PC. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to data, components, or persons. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the various components in bold are used throughout this...> Text enclosed in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. These notes have different degrees of in < > or [ ] represents a key on the Notebook PC's components. 3. do not actually type the < [ ] > or [ ] and the...
...completing tasks. IMPORTANT! This User's Manual provides information on getting started with the Notebook PC. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to data, components, or persons. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the various components in bold are used throughout this...> Text enclosed in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. These notes have different degrees of in < > or [ ] represents a key on the Notebook PC's components. 3. do not actually type the < [ ] > or [ ] and the...
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... warm water and remove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to direct sunlight. DO NOT throw batteries in environments with ambient ...this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Check local codes for special battery disposal instructions. 0°C/32°F Safe Operating Temperatures: This notebook PC should be used in fires as described in order to dirty or dusty environments. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. DO NOT place...
... warm water and remove any extra moisture with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to direct sunlight. DO NOT throw batteries in environments with ambient ...this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Check local codes for special battery disposal instructions. 0°C/32°F Safe Operating Temperatures: This notebook PC should be used in fires as described in order to dirty or dusty environments. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. DO NOT place...
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... power adapter charges the battery pack as long as the one supplied with your Notebook PC to rub or scrap the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC. Most airlines will allow electronic use . You can send your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to prevent scratching of... on long trips. Be careful not to protect it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is turned OFF to magnetic wands. 8 CAUTION! Most airlines will have restrictions for . Close the display panel and check that it from dirt, water,...
... power adapter charges the battery pack as long as the one supplied with your Notebook PC to rub or scrap the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC. Most airlines will allow electronic use . You can send your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to prevent scratching of... on long trips. Be careful not to protect it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is turned OFF to magnetic wands. 8 CAUTION! Most airlines will have restrictions for . Close the display panel and check that it from dirt, water,...
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... 1 2 2 (1) Slide the display release latch as illustrated. Connect the AC Power Adapter 3. Read the later pages for using your other hand. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 9 Press the power button and release. (2) Lift the display panel with one hand while hold- (In Windows XP, this button ...
... 1 2 2 (1) Slide the display release latch as illustrated. Connect the AC Power Adapter 3. Read the later pages for using your other hand. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 9 Press the power button and release. (2) Lift the display panel with one hand while hold- (In Windows XP, this button ...
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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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... 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. To open the display panel, slide the latch to clean. Display Panel Latch Microphone ... up the display panel with the same thumb. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to identify the components on the front of the Notebook PC. 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to a comfortable viewing angle. 12 Details are given starting from the top...
... 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. To open the display panel, slide the latch to clean. Display Panel Latch Microphone ... up the display panel with the same thumb. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to identify the components on the front of the Notebook PC. 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to a comfortable viewing angle. 12 Details are given starting from the top...
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...digital audio controller that provides the same functions as a desktop monitor. Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. Instant Launch Keys Instant launch keys allow you to allow easy Windows or web navigation. Microphone The built... narrations, or simple audio recordings. 13 Two Windows™ function keys are software controlled. Audio features are provided to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is easier on the eyes. 2 Knowing the Parts Display Panel The display panel functions...
...digital audio controller that provides the same functions as a desktop monitor. Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. Instant Launch Keys Instant launch keys allow you to allow easy Windows or web navigation. Microphone The built... narrations, or simple audio recordings. 13 Two Windows™ function keys are software controlled. Audio features are provided to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is easier on the eyes. 2 Knowing the Parts Display Panel The display panel functions...
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... going clockwise. Make sure that 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. Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to identify the components on this side... of the Notebook PC. 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to exit the Notebook PC. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. IMPORTANT! The bottom of...
... going clockwise. Make sure that 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. Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to identify the components on this side... of the Notebook PC. 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to exit the Notebook PC. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. IMPORTANT! The bottom of...
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... place. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be done by authorized service centers or dealers only. Device Module This Notebook PC features a module bay to the Notebook PC when AC power is OFF: Turns ON or OFF the CD player. 15 Device Module Lock The device module lock ...keeps the device module in a compartment. Examples of the Notebook PC. Memory installation or upgrades must be void. Hard disk drive upgrades are optical (CD/DVD/RW) drives, second hard disk drives, and second ...
... place. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be done by authorized service centers or dealers only. Device Module This Notebook PC features a module bay to the Notebook PC when AC power is OFF: Turns ON or OFF the CD player. 15 Device Module Lock The device module lock ...keeps the device module in a compartment. Examples of the Notebook PC. Memory installation or upgrades must be void. Hard disk drive upgrades are optical (CD/DVD/RW) drives, second hard disk drives, and second ...
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... compliant PC Card socket is not only convenient, but also faster than most other without restarting the computer. USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. Flash Memory Slot Normally a PCMCIA or USB memory card reader must be connected or disconnected without a network. The built-in memory... offices can be purchased separately 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 Notebook PC expansion options such as memory cards, ISDN, SCSI, Smart Cards, and wireless network adapters. 16 This...
... compliant PC Card socket is not only convenient, but also faster than most other without restarting the computer. USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. Flash Memory Slot Normally a PCMCIA or USB memory card reader must be connected or disconnected without a network. The built-in memory... offices can be purchased separately 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 Notebook PC expansion options such as memory cards, ISDN, SCSI, Smart Cards, and wireless network adapters. 16 This...
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... built-in microphone. Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. CD Player Power Switch While the Notebook PC is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Combo 17 Use this jack automatically disables the built...3 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. SPDIF Output Jack (SPDIF Output) This jack provides connection to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface...
... built-in microphone. Using this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. CD Player Power Switch While the Notebook PC is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Combo 17 Use this jack automatically disables the built...3 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. SPDIF Output Jack (SPDIF Output) This jack provides connection to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface...
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... TV-Out Port On selected models 1394 Port Air Vents LAN Port Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to desktop peripherals and other...native parallel devices such as laser/inkjet printers, or parallel-adapted device such as a monitor or projector to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as external hard drives,...
... TV-Out Port On selected models 1394 Port Air Vents LAN Port Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to desktop peripherals and other...native parallel devices such as laser/inkjet printers, or parallel-adapted device such as a monitor or projector to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as external hard drives,...
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... a bandwidth of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC may occur. Make sure that peripherals can handle up to 63 units on a single computer, with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer... Port The RJ-45 LAN port with two pins is also used in a series up to a local network. USB allows many devices to exit the Notebook PC. IEEE1394 is smaller than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for Digital Video port. IMPORTANT! The built-in high-end...
... a bandwidth of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC may occur. Make sure that peripherals can handle up to 63 units on a single computer, with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer... Port The RJ-45 LAN port with two pins is also used in a series up to a local network. USB allows many devices to exit the Notebook PC. IEEE1394 is smaller than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for Digital Video port. IMPORTANT! The built-in high-end...
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... do not block any software player or 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. The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may occur. 20 The activity LED (not available on ...
... do not block any software player or 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. The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may occur. 20 The activity LED (not available on ...
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...hear audio without additional attachments. 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. Stereo Speakers The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to a comfortable... viewing angle. To open the display panel, slide the latch to identify the components on the front of the Notebook PC. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with the same thumb. ...
...hear audio without additional attachments. 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. Stereo Speakers The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to a comfortable... viewing angle. To open the display panel, slide the latch to identify the components on the front of the Notebook PC. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with the same thumb. ...