Hardware and Software Guide
Page 4
Contents Bottom Components 1-20 Mini PCI and Memory Compartments 1-20 Bays, Battery Latch and Vents 1-21 Additional Components 1-22 Hardware 1-22 Optical Discs 1-23 Labels 1-23 2 Keyboard and TouchPad TouchPad 2-2 Identifying TouchPad Components 2-2 Using the TouchPad 2-3 Setting ... Button Information 2-14 Keypads 2-15 Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad 2-15 Using an External Numeric Keypad 2-17 3 Power Power Sources 3-2 Selecting a Power Source 3-2 Switching Between Battery and External Power. . . . 3-3 Power Control and Light Locations 3-4 iv Hardware and Software Guide
Contents Bottom Components 1-20 Mini PCI and Memory Compartments 1-20 Bays, Battery Latch and Vents 1-21 Additional Components 1-22 Hardware 1-22 Optical Discs 1-23 Labels 1-23 2 Keyboard and TouchPad TouchPad 2-2 Identifying TouchPad Components 2-2 Using the TouchPad 2-3 Setting ... Button Information 2-14 Keypads 2-15 Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad 2-15 Using an External Numeric Keypad 2-17 3 Power Power Sources 3-2 Selecting a Power Source 3-2 Switching Between Battery and External Power. . . . 3-3 Power Control and Light Locations 3-4 iv Hardware and Software Guide
Hardware and Software Guide
Page 5
...Your Work 3-9 Interference with Drive Media 3-10 Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures. . . . . . 3-10 Turning the Notebook On or Off 3-11 Initiating or Resuming from Standby 3-12 Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation 3-13 Using Emergency Turn Off Procedures... Power Preferences 3-16 Battery Pack 3-18 Charging a Battery Pack 3-18 Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack 3-19 Managing Low-Battery Conditions 3-21 Calibrating a Battery Pack 3-22 Conserving Battery Pack Power 3-26 Replacing a Battery Pack 3-28 Storing a Battery Pack 3-30 Disposing of a Used Battery Pack 3-30 4...
...Your Work 3-9 Interference with Drive Media 3-10 Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures. . . . . . 3-10 Turning the Notebook On or Off 3-11 Initiating or Resuming from Standby 3-12 Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation 3-13 Using Emergency Turn Off Procedures... Power Preferences 3-16 Battery Pack 3-18 Charging a Battery Pack 3-18 Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack 3-19 Managing Low-Battery Conditions 3-21 Calibrating a Battery Pack 3-22 Conserving Battery Pack Power 3-26 Replacing a Battery Pack 3-28 Storing a Battery Pack 3-30 Disposing of a Used Battery Pack 3-30 4...
Hardware and Software Guide
Page 21
... power/standby light is always visible on . Off: The battery pack is open; Blinking: The battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. Both lights display the same information. Lights Component ID Component Description 1 Power/standby light* On: Notebook is turned on the front of the notebook. The light on the power button is visible only...
... power/standby light is always visible on . Off: The battery pack is open; Blinking: The battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. Both lights display the same information. Lights Component ID Component Description 1 Power/standby light* On: Notebook is turned on the front of the notebook. The light on the power button is visible only...
Hardware and Software Guide
Page 29
... the internal hard drive. *Battery packs vary by model. †The notebook has 4 vents. One vent is also visible on the left side of the notebook, and one vent is also visible on the rear of the notebook. Holds a battery pack. Bays, Battery Latch and Vents Component ID Component 1 Battery pack release latch* 2 Battery bay 3 Exhaust vents (4)†...
... the internal hard drive. *Battery packs vary by model. †The notebook has 4 vents. One vent is also visible on the left side of the notebook, and one vent is also visible on the rear of the notebook. Holds a battery pack. Bays, Battery Latch and Vents Component ID Component 1 Battery pack release latch* 2 Battery bay 3 Exhaust vents (4)†...
Hardware and Software Guide
Page 30
... 1 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. 2 Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. 3 Battery pack* Powers the notebook when the notebook is not connected to external power. 4 Modem cable* Connects a modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country... Hardware and Software Guide The following sections identify the standard external components included with your notebook vary by region, country, notebook model, and the optional hardware you purchased. Battery packs vary by region and country. Component ID Additional Components Hardware The components included with...
... 1 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. 2 Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. 3 Battery pack* Powers the notebook when the notebook is not connected to external power. 4 Modem cable* Connects a modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country... Hardware and Software Guide The following sections identify the standard external components included with your notebook vary by region, country, notebook model, and the optional hardware you purchased. Battery packs vary by region and country. Component ID Additional Components Hardware The components included with...
Hardware and Software Guide
Page 31
...Product Key. You may need when you contact Customer Care. The Service Tag label is affixed to the inside of the battery bay. You may need to install some or all notebook models. ■ The software packaged in the "Save for Setup" bag is not preinstalled on your... (S/N) of your Windows operating system. Labels The labels affixed to the notebook provide information you may need the Product Key to the bottom of the notebook. The Regulatory label is affixed to update or troubleshoot your notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 1-23 Depending on how you want to use...
...Product Key. You may need when you contact Customer Care. The Service Tag label is affixed to the inside of the battery bay. You may need to install some or all notebook models. ■ The software packaged in the "Save for Setup" bag is not preinstalled on your... (S/N) of your Windows operating system. Labels The labels affixed to the notebook provide information you may need the Product Key to the bottom of the notebook. The Regulatory label is affixed to update or troubleshoot your notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 1-23 Depending on how you want to use...
Hardware and Software Guide
Page 52
...following devices: ❐ AC adapter ❐ Optional docking device ❐ Optional combination power adapter Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the notebook External power supplied through one of the following devices: ■ AC adapter ■ Optional docking device ■ ...Optional combination power adapter Å Do not charge the notebook battery pack onboard aircraft. Charging the battery pack may damage aircraft electronic systems. Install or modify system software or write to use the notebook. Power Power Sources Selecting a Power Source Use the following...
...following devices: ❐ AC adapter ❐ Optional docking device ❐ Optional combination power adapter Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the notebook External power supplied through one of the following devices: ■ AC adapter ■ Optional docking device ■ ...Optional combination power adapter Å Do not charge the notebook battery pack onboard aircraft. Charging the battery pack may damage aircraft electronic systems. Install or modify system software or write to use the notebook. Power Power Sources Selecting a Power Source Use the following...
Hardware and Software Guide
Page 53
... be supplied through an AC adapter, an optional docking device, or optional combination power adapter. Power Switching Between Battery and External Power The notebook runs on external power whenever external power is in Windows: 1. Hardware and Software Guide 3-3 Select the Advanced... tab. 3. This conserves the charge in the taskbar. Because the notebook switches between battery power and external power. When the notebook is in Windows, a Power Meter icon is running on the taskbar check box. 4. Select Start > Control...
... be supplied through an AC adapter, an optional docking device, or optional combination power adapter. Power Switching Between Battery and External Power The notebook runs on external power whenever external power is in Windows: 1. Hardware and Software Guide 3-3 Select the Advanced... tab. 3. This conserves the charge in the taskbar. Because the notebook switches between battery power and external power. When the notebook is in Windows, a Power Meter icon is running on the taskbar check box. 4. Select Start > Control...
Hardware and Software Guide
Page 54
The power/standby lights are provided in this chapter. 1 Display switch 5 Battery light 2 Power button 6 Power/standby light 3 Power/standby light 7 fn+f5 hotkey 4 Music button 8 DVD button ✎ The notebook is summarized in Chapter 1, "Component ID." Instructions for using these items is equipped with... same information. The function of each of these items are visible when the notebook is provided as a quick reference to the locations of the power controls and lights on the notebook. Power Power Control and Light Locations This illustration is open or closed. 3-4...
The power/standby lights are provided in this chapter. 1 Display switch 5 Battery light 2 Power button 6 Power/standby light 3 Power/standby light 7 fn+f5 hotkey 4 Music button 8 DVD button ✎ The notebook is summarized in Chapter 1, "Component ID." Instructions for using these items is equipped with... same information. The function of each of these items are visible when the notebook is provided as a quick reference to the locations of the power controls and lights on the notebook. Power Power Control and Light Locations This illustration is open or closed. 3-4...
Hardware and Software Guide
Page 56
.... Resuming from Standby To resume from the drop-down list.) Managing System-Initiated Standby When the notebook is running on battery power, the system initiates standby after 25 minutes of notebook inactivity. ■ If the notebook is in this chapter. or - ■ Press the music button, DVD button, or a TouchPad button. 3-6 Hardware and Software...
.... Resuming from Standby To resume from the drop-down list.) Managing System-Initiated Standby When the notebook is running on battery power, the system initiates standby after 25 minutes of notebook inactivity. ■ If the notebook is in this chapter. or - ■ Press the music button, DVD button, or a TouchPad button. 3-6 Hardware and Software...
Hardware and Software Guide
Page 58
.... For example, at default settings the system initiates hibernation ■ Whenever the notebook reaches a critical low-battery condition. ■ After 30 minutes of notebook inactivity. For information about low-battery conditions, refer to the "Using Power Schemes" section later in hibernation, the notebook restores from hibernation, press the power button. For more information about changing...
.... For example, at default settings the system initiates hibernation ■ Whenever the notebook reaches a critical low-battery condition. ■ After 30 minutes of notebook inactivity. For information about low-battery conditions, refer to the "Using Power Schemes" section later in hibernation, the notebook restores from hibernation, press the power button. For more information about changing...
Hardware and Software Guide
Page 59
... times and hibernation for longer times or for more power than 2 weeks-Shut down the notebook. (A power supply may become uncertain because of an inserted battery pack, remove the battery pack and store it in a cool, dry location. If you are working in Windows and... reaches a critical low-battery condition, disable hibernation only during a battery pack calibration. » To verify that hibernation is selected. If the notebook will be disabled. The amount of time a battery pack can support standby or hibernation or hold a charge varies...
... times and hibernation for longer times or for more power than 2 weeks-Shut down the notebook. (A power supply may become uncertain because of an inserted battery pack, remove the battery pack and store it in a cool, dry location. If you are working in Windows and... reaches a critical low-battery condition, disable hibernation only during a battery pack calibration. » To verify that hibernation is selected. If the notebook will be disabled. The amount of time a battery pack can support standby or hibernation or hold a charge varies...
Hardware and Software Guide
Page 62
...to resume from Windows. Use any of the following procedures: ■ Press the fn+f5 hotkey. ■ Close the notebook. ✎ When the notebook is closed while in standby. 3-12 Hardware and Software Guide The system initiates standby ■ After 10 minutes of inactivity while... running on battery power. ■ After 25 minutes of inactivity while running on external power. ■ Power/standby lights blink. ■...
...to resume from Windows. Use any of the following procedures: ■ Press the fn+f5 hotkey. ■ Close the notebook. ✎ When the notebook is closed while in standby. 3-12 Hardware and Software Guide The system initiates standby ■ After 10 minutes of inactivity while... running on battery power. ■ After 25 minutes of inactivity while running on external power. ■ Power/standby lights blink. ■...
Hardware and Software Guide
Page 63
...; Power/standby lights are turned off. ■ Screen is cleared. ■ Power/standby lights are turned off. ■ Screen is selected. If the notebook is running on battery power and hibernation is enabled. Task Initiate hibernation from Windows. Power Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation Hibernation cannot be initiated unless it is enabled...
...; Power/standby lights are turned off. ■ Screen is cleared. ■ Power/standby lights are turned off. ■ Screen is selected. If the notebook is running on battery power and hibernation is enabled. Task Initiate hibernation from Windows. Power Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation Hibernation cannot be initiated unless it is enabled...
Hardware and Software Guide
Page 64
... because of a critical low-battery condition, connect external power or insert a charged battery pack before you press the power button. (The system may not respond if the drained battery pack is the only power source.) Using Emergency Turn Off Procedures If the notebook has stopped responding, try first... to turn off the notebook by using the following standard procedures: ■ In Windows XP Home, ...
... because of a critical low-battery condition, connect external power or insert a charged battery pack before you press the power button. (The system may not respond if the drained battery pack is the only power source.) Using Emergency Turn Off Procedures If the notebook has stopped responding, try first... to turn off the notebook by using the following standard procedures: ■ In Windows XP Home, ...
Hardware and Software Guide
Page 65
... Windows. Hardware and Software Guide 3-15 A power scheme controls the amount of power the notebook uses while running on external power or on a battery pack, and also sets the notebook to the "Replacing a Battery Pack" section later in Windows: ❏ Press and hold down the power button for ...at least 4 seconds. ❏ Unplug the notebook from the drop-down list, and then select OK. ■ If the notebook is in this chapter. For battery pack removal instructions refer to initiate standby or hibernation after a period of inactivity you specify...
... Windows. Hardware and Software Guide 3-15 A power scheme controls the amount of power the notebook uses while running on external power or on a battery pack, and also sets the notebook to the "Replacing a Battery Pack" section later in Windows: ❏ Press and hold down the power button for ...at least 4 seconds. ❏ Unplug the notebook from the drop-down list, and then select OK. ■ If the notebook is in this chapter. For battery pack removal instructions refer to initiate standby or hibernation after a period of inactivity you specify...
Hardware and Software Guide
Page 68
... ■ If you are charging an in the notebook charges whether the notebook is off . A battery pack inserted in -use before charging it. ❏ When you are charging a new battery pack: ❏ Charge the battery pack while the notebook is much warmer or cooler than room temperature. ...3-18 Hardware and Software Guide Power Battery Pack Charging a Battery Pack To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of a full charge ...
... ■ If you are charging an in the notebook charges whether the notebook is off . A battery pack inserted in -use before charging it. ❏ When you are charging a new battery pack: ❏ Charge the battery pack while the notebook is much warmer or cooler than room temperature. ...3-18 Hardware and Software Guide Power Battery Pack Charging a Battery Pack To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of a full charge ...
Hardware and Software Guide
Page 69
... "Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack" section next in a Battery Pack Obtaining Accurate Charge Reports To increase the accuracy of battery charge reports: ■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to about battery calibration, refer to the "Calibrating a Battery Pack" section later in even a new battery pack may be reported inaccurately until the battery pack has been fully charged...
... "Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack" section next in a Battery Pack Obtaining Accurate Charge Reports To increase the accuracy of battery charge reports: ■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to about battery calibration, refer to the "Calibrating a Battery Pack" section later in even a new battery pack may be reported inaccurately until the battery pack has been fully charged...
Hardware and Software Guide
Page 70
... > Power Meter tab. - Select the Advanced tab, select the Always show icon on the battery pack if the battery pack continues to provide power at the current level. Power Meter displays battery status in both percent and time: ■ The percent indicates the amount of charge remaining in... playing a DVD. 3-20 Hardware and Software Guide Power Displaying Charge Reports To display battery charge information on the screen in Windows, use the Windows Power Meter feature described later in the battery pack. ■ The time indicates the approximate running time remaining on the taskbar check...
... > Power Meter tab. - Select the Advanced tab, select the Always show icon on the battery pack if the battery pack continues to provide power at the current level. Power Meter displays battery status in both percent and time: ■ The percent indicates the amount of charge remaining in... playing a DVD. 3-20 Hardware and Software Guide Power Displaying Charge Reports To display battery charge information on the screen in Windows, use the Windows Power Meter feature described later in the battery pack. ■ The time indicates the approximate running time remaining on the taskbar check...
Hardware and Software Guide
Page 71
... Maintenance > Power Options, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Some unsaved work is displayed, and the battery light blinks. Hibernation is disabled, the notebook remains briefly in Windows or standby and enters a critical low-battery condition: ❏ If hibernation is selected. To verify that is the only power source for the...
... Maintenance > Power Options, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Some unsaved work is displayed, and the battery light blinks. Hibernation is disabled, the notebook remains briefly in Windows or standby and enters a critical low-battery condition: ❏ If hibernation is selected. To verify that is the only power source for the...