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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
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...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...
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... not inserted. *There are 2 power/standby lights. Blinking: The battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. The light on . Lights Component ID Component Description 1 Power/standby light* On: Notebook is turned on the power button is visible only when the notebook is open; Off: The battery pack is charging. Both lights display the same information...
... not inserted. *There are 2 power/standby lights. Blinking: The battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. The light on . Lights Component ID Component Description 1 Power/standby light* On: Notebook is turned on the power button is visible only when the notebook is open; Off: The battery pack is charging. Both lights display the same information...
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...is also visible on the left side of the notebook, and one vent is also visible on the rear of the notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 1-21 Holds the internal hard drive. *Battery packs vary by model. †The notebook has 4 vents. Holds a battery pack. Do not allow a hard surface, such ...as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to cool internal components. 4 Hard drive bay Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Bays, Battery Latch and Vents ...
...is also visible on the left side of the notebook, and one vent is also visible on the rear of the notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 1-21 Holds the internal hard drive. *Battery packs vary by model. †The notebook has 4 vents. Holds a battery pack. Do not allow a hard surface, such ...as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to cool internal components. 4 Hard drive bay Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Bays, Battery Latch and Vents ...
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... 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...
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... Software Guide 1-23 You may need to the bottom of the battery bay. This certificate is affixed to repair or reinstall this software. Labels The labels affixed to the bottom of your notebook. The Service Tag label is affixed to the notebook provide information you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with all...
... Software Guide 1-23 You may need to the bottom of the battery bay. This certificate is affixed to repair or reinstall this software. Labels The labels affixed to the bottom of your notebook. The Service Tag label is affixed to the notebook provide information you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with all...
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...9632; Optional docking device 3-2 Hardware and Software Guide Task Recommended Power Source Work in most software applications ■ Charged battery pack in the notebook ■ External power supplied through one of the following devices: ❐ AC adapter ❐ Optional docking device ...10064; 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 ■ ...
...9632; Optional docking device 3-2 Hardware and Software Guide Task Recommended Power Source Work in most software applications ■ Charged battery pack in the notebook ■ External power supplied through one of the following devices: ❐ AC adapter ❐ Optional docking device ...10064; 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 ■ ...
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...power according to the availability of external power: ■ If the notebook is running on battery power and you connect the notebook to external power, the notebook switches to external power. ■ If the notebook is displayed by default in the taskbar. Hardware and Software Guide ...Power Meter icon is running on external power (and contains a charged battery pack) and you disconnect the notebook from external power, the notebook switches to the notebook. Power Switching Between Battery and External Power The notebook runs on external power whenever external power is in Windows: 1. If...
...power according to the availability of external power: ■ If the notebook is running on battery power and you connect the notebook to external power, the notebook switches to external power. ■ If the notebook is displayed by default in the taskbar. Hardware and Software Guide ...Power Meter icon is running on external power (and contains a charged battery pack) and you disconnect the notebook from external power, the notebook switches to the notebook. Power Switching Between Battery and External Power The notebook runs on external power whenever external power is in Windows: 1. If...
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...reference to the locations of these items are visible when the notebook is equipped with 2 power/standby lights that display the same information. The function of each of the power controls and lights on the notebook. The power/standby lights are provided in Chapter 1, "Component... ID." Instructions for using these items is summarized in this chapter. 1 Display switch 5 Battery light 2 Power button 6 Power/standby light 3 Power/standby light 7...
...reference to the locations of these items are visible when the notebook is equipped with 2 power/standby lights that display the same information. The function of each of the power controls and lights on the notebook. The power/standby lights are provided in Chapter 1, "Component... ID." Instructions for using these items is summarized in this chapter. 1 Display switch 5 Battery light 2 Power button 6 Power/standby light 3 Power/standby light 7...
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...settings, refer to the "Using Power Schemes" section later in Windows at default settings, the system initiates standby after 10 minutes of notebook inactivity. Power To initiate standby from the Start button in ■ Windows XP Home, select Start > Turn Off Computer > Stand... any key on external power, the system initiates standby after 25 minutes of notebook inactivity. ■ If the notebook is running on battery power, the system initiates standby after periods of notebook inactivity: ■ When the notebook is running on the keyboard - or - ■ Press the music button...
...settings, refer to the "Using Power Schemes" section later in Windows at default settings, the system initiates standby after 10 minutes of notebook inactivity. Power To initiate standby from the Start button in ■ Windows XP Home, select Start > Turn Off Computer > Stand... any key on external power, the system initiates standby after 25 minutes of notebook inactivity. ■ If the notebook is running on battery power, the system initiates standby after periods of notebook inactivity: ■ When the notebook is running on the keyboard - or - ■ Press the music button...
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... press the power button. ■ If the notebook is in hibernation, the notebook restores from hibernation, press the power button. Restoring from Hibernation To restore from hibernation and your work is returned to the "Managing Low-Battery Conditions" section later in this chapter. For more... the "Using Power Schemes" section later in Windows and running on battery power, hibernation can be initiated by the system. For information about low-battery conditions, refer to the screen. ■ If the notebook is in this chapter. For example, at default settings the system initiates...
... press the power button. ■ If the notebook is in hibernation, the notebook restores from hibernation, press the power button. Restoring from Hibernation To restore from hibernation and your work is returned to the "Managing Low-Battery Conditions" section later in this chapter. For more... the "Using Power Schemes" section later in Windows and running on battery power, hibernation can be initiated by the system. For information about low-battery conditions, refer to the screen. ■ If the notebook is in this chapter. For example, at default settings the system initiates...
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...times or for more power than 2 weeks-Shut down the notebook from external power for power conservation. To extend the life of such conditions as an electrical storm or a nearly discharged battery pack.) Hardware and Software Guide 3-9 Standby requires more than hibernation...can support standby or hibernation or hold a charge varies by notebook configuration and the condition of work when the notebook is in Windows and reaches a critical low-battery condition, disable hibernation only during a battery pack calibration. » To verify that hibernation is uncertain-...
...times or for more power than 2 weeks-Shut down the notebook from external power for power conservation. To extend the life of such conditions as an electrical storm or a nearly discharged battery pack.) Hardware and Software Guide 3-9 Standby requires more than hibernation...can support standby or hibernation or hold a charge varies by notebook configuration and the condition of work when the notebook is in Windows and reaches a critical low-battery condition, disable hibernation only during a battery pack calibration. » To verify that hibernation is uncertain-...
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...also be able to initiate standby from Windows. With the notebook on, use any of the following procedures: ■ Briefly press the power button. ■ Use the TouchPad. ■ Press any of inactivity while running on battery power. ■ After 25 minutes 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
...also be able to initiate standby from Windows. With the notebook on, use any of the following procedures: ■ Briefly press the power button. ■ Use the TouchPad. ■ Press any of inactivity while running on battery power. ■ After 25 minutes 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
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... hibernation from Hibernation Hibernation cannot be initiated unless it is not displayed, press the down shift as you select the Stand By button. If the notebook is running on battery power and hibernation is enabled by default. Hibernation is enabled, the system initiates hibernation ■ After 30 minutes of...
... hibernation from Hibernation Hibernation cannot be initiated unless it is not displayed, press the down shift as you select the Stand By button. If the notebook is running on battery power and hibernation is enabled by default. Hibernation is enabled, the system initiates hibernation ■ After 30 minutes of...
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... 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, ...
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.... Power Preferences Using Power Schemes You can set and use power schemes only when the notebook is in Windows. For battery pack removal instructions refer to initiate standby or hibernation after a period of inactivity you specify. » To select a preset power scheme or ...screen. 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 ctrl+alt+del. Power If the notebook does not respond, try the following emergency turn off procedures...
.... Power Preferences Using Power Schemes You can set and use power schemes only when the notebook is in Windows. For battery pack removal instructions refer to initiate standby or hibernation after a period of inactivity you specify. » To select a preset power scheme or ...screen. 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 ctrl+alt+del. Power If the notebook does not respond, try the following emergency turn off procedures...
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... adapter. Charging may damage aircraft electronic systems. ■ If you are charging a new battery pack: ❏ Charge the battery pack while the notebook is connected to external power through the AC adapter. ❏ When you are charging an...battery pack inserted in the notebook charges whether the notebook is connected to about 10 percent of battery charge displays: Å WARNING: Do not charge the notebook battery pack onboard aircraft. A battery pack inserted in the notebook charges whenever the notebook is off . Power Battery Pack Charging a Battery Pack To prolong battery...
... adapter. Charging may damage aircraft electronic systems. ■ If you are charging a new battery pack: ❏ Charge the battery pack while the notebook is connected to external power through the AC adapter. ❏ When you are charging an...battery pack inserted in the notebook charges whether the notebook is connected to about 10 percent of battery charge displays: Å WARNING: Do not charge the notebook battery pack onboard aircraft. A battery pack inserted in the notebook charges whenever the notebook is off . Power Battery Pack Charging a Battery Pack To prolong battery...
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... 3-19 For information about 10 percent of simply charging it fully. Power The battery light displays charge status: ■ On: the battery pack is charging. ■ Blinking: the battery pack has reached a low-battery condition and is not charging. ■ Off: the battery pack is fully charged or not installed. The charge in this chapter.
... 3-19 For information about 10 percent of simply charging it fully. Power The battery light displays charge status: ■ On: the battery pack is charging. ■ Blinking: the battery pack has reached a low-battery condition and is not charging. ■ Off: the battery pack is fully charged or not installed. The charge in this chapter.
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To access the Windows Power Meter display in the battery pack. ■ The time indicates the approximate running time remaining 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 ... you start playing a DVD and will increase if you stop 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 taskbar.
To access the Windows Power Meter display in the battery pack. ■ The time indicates the approximate running time remaining 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 ... you start playing a DVD and will increase if you stop 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 taskbar.
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..., and then follow the instructions on the screen. To verify that is the only power source for the notebook reaches a low-battery condition, a text warning message is enabled by default. Identifying Low-Battery Conditions When a battery pack that hibernation remains enabled, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options icon > Hibernate tab. The...
..., and then follow the instructions on the screen. To verify that is the only power source for the notebook reaches a low-battery condition, a text warning message is enabled by default. Identifying Low-Battery Conditions When a battery pack that hibernation remains enabled, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options icon > Hibernate tab. The...