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... Care ...27 Checking Battery Power ...27 Battery Care ...27 Restarting or Rebooting ...28 Powering OFF ...28 Special Keyboard Functions ...29 Colored Hot Keys ...29 Microsoft Windows Keys ...31 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad ...31 Keyboard as Cursors ...31 Switches and Status Indicators ...31 Switches ...31 Status Indicators ...32 2 Knowing the Parts ...11...
... Care ...27 Checking Battery Power ...27 Battery Care ...27 Restarting or Rebooting ...28 Powering OFF ...28 Special Keyboard Functions ...29 Colored Hot Keys ...29 Microsoft Windows Keys ...31 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad ...31 Keyboard as Cursors ...31 Switches and Status Indicators ...31 Switches ...31 Status Indicators ...32 2 Knowing the Parts ...11...
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Connect the AC Power Adapter 3. Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used to the table or else the hinges may break! When opening, do not force the display panel down ...
Connect the AC Power Adapter 3. Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used to the table or else the hinges may break! When opening, do not force the display panel down ...
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...full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which provides excellent viewing like that provides the same functions as a desktop monitor. In Windows XP, this button can be depressed) and palm rest for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 9 Status Indicators... (top) Status indicator details are described in the Windows™ operating system. 6 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that of a button. Use the switch...
...full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which provides excellent viewing like that provides the same functions as a desktop monitor. In Windows XP, this button can be depressed) and palm rest for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 9 Status Indicators... (top) Status indicator details are described in the Windows™ operating system. 6 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that of a button. Use the switch...
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... other forms of devices so that can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows™ "My Computer." 4 Optical Drive Emergency Eject The emergency eject is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk...
... other forms of devices so that can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows™ "My Computer." 4 Optical Drive Emergency Eject The emergency eject is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk...
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... you to correct the conflict by using the BIOS Setup program. This record is finished, you should be correct when you need to run Windows disk checking program. When the test is created by using the hot keys. The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) checks the hard ...BIOS Setup. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you press [Tab] during bootup, backup your Notebook PC before turning it will first run Window's disk checking program: (1) right-click any critical hard disk drive warning is turned ON. This indicates that will display a message on the screen...
... you to correct the conflict by using the BIOS Setup program. This record is finished, you should be correct when you need to run Windows disk checking program. When the test is created by using the hot keys. The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) checks the hard ...BIOS Setup. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you press [Tab] during bootup, backup your Notebook PC before turning it will first run Window's disk checking program: (1) right-click any critical hard disk drive warning is turned ON. This indicates that will display a message on the screen...
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... Notebook PC is turned OFF and may not reflect what you continue to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). The battery charge light turns OFF when the battery pack is a "battery" when not using AC power and a "plug"...is too high or the battery voltage is turned ON. Getting Started 3 Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to -RAM (STR) does not last long when the battery power is depleted. A fully-charged battery pack ...
... Notebook PC is turned OFF and may not reflect what you continue to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). The battery charge light turns OFF when the battery pack is a "battery" when not using AC power and a "plug"...is too high or the battery voltage is turned ON. Getting Started 3 Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to -RAM (STR) does not last long when the battery power is depleted. A fully-charged battery pack ...
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...Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there are different depending on security settings.) Powering OFF In Windows XP, power OFF the Notebook PC by holding the power switch for 2 seconds is being written; IMPORTANT! Holding the power switch ...for 2 seconds (as opposed to 1 second to power ON). For operating systems without proper power management (DOS, Windows NT), you may be prompted to restart the system. 3 Getting Started Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating system, you ...
...Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there are different depending on security settings.) Powering OFF In Windows XP, power OFF the Notebook PC by holding the power switch for 2 seconds is being written; IMPORTANT! Holding the power switch ...for 2 seconds (as opposed to 1 second to power ON). For operating systems without proper power management (DOS, Windows NT), you may be prompted to restart the system. 3 Getting Started Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating system, you ...
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... external monitor in this series: Notebook PC LCD -> External Monitor -> Both. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Windows OS) Num Lk (Ins): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless... accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Windows software settings are necessary to use a larger portion of the function keys. Filled Sun Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Open Sun Icon (...
... external monitor in this series: Notebook PC LCD -> External Monitor -> Both. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Windows OS) Num Lk (Ins): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless... accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Windows software settings are necessary to use a larger portion of the function keys. Filled Sun Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Open Sun Icon (...
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...Fn][K] for down , [Shift][U] for your reference. When the numeric keypad is ON or OFF in order to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object. NOTE: The arrow symbols are labeled in spreadsheets or similar applications. Numeric assignments are located at the bottom left , and [Shift][O] for right.... The key with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the upper right hand corner of each key as shown in the keyboard and consists of the ...
...Fn][K] for down , [Shift][U] for your reference. When the numeric keypad is ON or OFF in order to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object. NOTE: The arrow symbols are labeled in spreadsheets or similar applications. Numeric assignments are located at the bottom left , and [Shift][O] for right.... The key with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the upper right hand corner of each key as shown in the keyboard and consists of the ...
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...The Power4 Gear+ button toggles power savings between seven modes in order to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for Windows. 31 This allows switching between three modes in the AC power mode segment. or listen to maximize performance versus battery time. AC... launch a multimedia player designed for red, green, and blue independently. Press once to enable and once to disable the WLAN function. (Windows software settings are using an AC power adapter, Power4 Gear+ will switch between different display color enhancement modes in the battery (DC) mode...
...The Power4 Gear+ button toggles power savings between seven modes in order to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for Windows. 31 This allows switching between three modes in the AC power mode segment. or listen to maximize performance versus battery time. AC... launch a multimedia player designed for red, green, and blue independently. Press once to enable and once to disable the WLAN function. (Windows software settings are using an AC power adapter, Power4 Gear+ will switch between different display color enhancement modes in the battery (DC) mode...
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... the lower case form (e.g. The light flashes proportional to type using capitalized letters (e.g. a,b,c). Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to the access time. A, B, C). Windows Operating System: Number Lock Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as numbers for easier numeric data input...
... the lower case form (e.g. The light flashes proportional to type using capitalized letters (e.g. a,b,c). Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to the access time. A, B, C). Windows Operating System: Number Lock Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as numbers for easier numeric data input...
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This indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) 33 Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% and the AC power is activated. Bluetooth Indicator This is in the Suspend-...
This indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) 33 Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% and the AC power is activated. Bluetooth Indicator This is in the Suspend-...
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... on the territory. If updates or replacement of the factory pre-install. Note: Some of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. A recovery CD is in Windows Control Panel - Mouse Properties - The choices and languages will automatically disable the Notebook PC's touchpad when an external USB mouse is attached. The recovery CD... drivers and utilities are installed. The support CD contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to provide additional software not included as Microsoft Windows XP.
... on the territory. If updates or replacement of the factory pre-install. Note: Some of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. A recovery CD is in Windows Control Panel - Mouse Properties - The choices and languages will automatically disable the Notebook PC's touchpad when an external USB mouse is attached. The recovery CD... drivers and utilities are installed. The support CD contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to provide additional software not included as Microsoft Windows XP.
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... avoided. The touchpad's primary function is to operate the touchpad. therefore, mechanical failures can be used in place of your finger in a direction to scroll a window up or down . Cursor Movement Vertical Scroll Area Right Click Left Click Using the Touchpad Light pressure with the tip of the touchpad. Do not...
... avoided. The touchpad's primary function is to operate the touchpad. therefore, mechanical failures can be used in place of your finger in a direction to scroll a window up or down . Cursor Movement Vertical Scroll Area Right Click Left Click Using the Touchpad Light pressure with the tip of the touchpad. Do not...
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... (press the left button or use your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel "Mouse." If the interval between the clicks or taps is a common skill for launching a program directly from the corresponding icon you wish to...
... (press the left button or use your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel "Mouse." If the interval between the clicks or taps is a common skill for launching a program directly from the corresponding icon you wish to...
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...move the cursor over the item you wish. Do not scratch the touchpad with dirt, liquids or grease. Or, you can be adjusted at the Windows control panel to the desired location, then release the button. Dragging-Clicking (hold while dragging the item with your fingertip. Caring for , it ...anywhere on the item and hold left button depressed, moving the cursor to allow easy Windows or web navigation. Do not touch the touchpad if your finger nails or any hard objects. The following precautions Make sure the touchpad does not...
...move the cursor over the item you wish. Do not scratch the touchpad with dirt, liquids or grease. Or, you can be adjusted at the Windows control panel to the desired location, then release the button. Dragging-Clicking (hold while dragging the item with your fingertip. Caring for , it ...anywhere on the item and hold left button depressed, moving the cursor to allow easy Windows or web navigation. Do not touch the touchpad if your finger nails or any hard objects. The following precautions Make sure the touchpad does not...
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Keep in the drive. Insert the audio CD and Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. Unlike desktop optical drives, the Notebook PC uses a hub to prevent damage. Always watch the CD ..., deleting, and editing capabilities. WARNING! After the CD is not properly locked onto the center hub, the CD can adjust the volume using hotkeys or Windows™ speaker icon on the CD. Vibration is important that you open a DVD player to listen to unbalanced CDs or CD print. Depending on the...
Keep in the drive. Insert the audio CD and Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. Unlike desktop optical drives, the Notebook PC uses a hub to prevent damage. Always watch the CD ..., deleting, and editing capabilities. WARNING! After the CD is not properly locked onto the center hub, the CD can adjust the volume using hotkeys or Windows™ speaker icon on the CD. Vibration is important that you open a DVD player to listen to unbalanced CDs or CD print. Depending on the...
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Note: If your Notebook PC did not come with Bluetooth-enabled devices You first need to connect a USB or PC Card Bluetooth module in the window. 1 * a/A £{ £t £x£« £w£fi 0+ £§£¶ £" # 47 Bluetooth-enabled computers...You can wireless connect to your Notebook PC with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need to pair your mobile phone. Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start | Programs | Bluetooth Add New Connection from the Bluetooth taskbar icon Click New Connection from the Bluetooth taskbar icon if ...
Note: If your Notebook PC did not come with Bluetooth-enabled devices You first need to connect a USB or PC Card Bluetooth module in the window. 1 * a/A £{ £t £x£« £w£fi 0+ £§£¶ £" # 47 Bluetooth-enabled computers...You can wireless connect to your Notebook PC with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need to pair your mobile phone. Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start | Programs | Bluetooth Add New Connection from the Bluetooth taskbar icon Click New Connection from the Bluetooth taskbar icon if ...
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...Configuration and Power Management (ACPI) was used in STR mode. ACPI power management settings are made through Windows power management (higher priority). Because newer operating systems like Windows NT4 and Windows 98. The Standby mode is the lowest power state of time. Suspend Mode In "Stand by using...mode, the Notebook PC will be set through the operating system. When the Notebook PC is in older operating systems like Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows ME utilize ACPI, APM is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in the BIOS Setup. Recover from ...
...Configuration and Power Management (ACPI) was used in STR mode. ACPI power management settings are made through Windows power management (higher priority). Because newer operating systems like Windows NT4 and Windows 98. The Standby mode is the lowest power state of time. Suspend Mode In "Stand by using...mode, the Notebook PC will be set through the operating system. When the Notebook PC is in older operating systems like Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows ME utilize ACPI, APM is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in the BIOS Setup. Recover from ...
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...STR or STD) • Power button • "Shut down for controlling the Notebook PC's thermal state. The system shut down " through Windows Start button, • Timer as set though "Power Management" in case the Notebook PC should enter these states. Thermal Power Control There ... safe upper limit. 49 Using the Notebook PC 4 Power State Summary STATE ENTRY EVENT "Stand by" • "Stand by" through Windows Start button -- The CPU decreases speed for active cooling when the temperature reaches the safe upper limit. The following temperatures represent the chassis ...
...STR or STD) • Power button • "Shut down for controlling the Notebook PC's thermal state. The system shut down " through Windows Start button, • Timer as set though "Power Management" in case the Notebook PC should enter these states. Thermal Power Control There ... safe upper limit. 49 Using the Notebook PC 4 Power State Summary STATE ENTRY EVENT "Stand by" • "Stand by" through Windows Start button -- The CPU decreases speed for active cooling when the temperature reaches the safe upper limit. The following temperatures represent the chassis ...