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... Display Release Button. . . . . . 1-10 Rear Components 1-11 Left-Side Components 1-12 Ports and Jacks 1-12 PC Card Slot and Button 1-13 Right-Side Components 1-14 Bottom Components 1-16 Mini PCI and Memory Compartments 1-16 Bays, Battery Latch and Vents 1-17 Additional Components 1-18 Hardware 1-18 Optical Discs 1-19 Labels 1-20 Hardware and...
... Display Release Button. . . . . . 1-10 Rear Components 1-11 Left-Side Components 1-12 Ports and Jacks 1-12 PC Card Slot and Button 1-13 Right-Side Components 1-14 Bottom Components 1-16 Mini PCI and Memory Compartments 1-16 Bays, Battery Latch and Vents 1-17 Additional Components 1-18 Hardware 1-18 Optical Discs 1-19 Labels 1-20 Hardware and...
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... the Embedded Numeric Keypad 2-15 Using an External Numeric Keypad 2-18 3 Power Power Sources 3-1 Selecting a Power Source 3-1 Switching Between Battery and External Power. . . . 3-3 Power Control and Light Locations 3-4 Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Overviews 3-5 Standby 3-5 Hibernation 3-6 ...Leaving Your Work 3-7 Interference with Drive Media 3-7 Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures 3-8 Turning the Notebook On or Off 3-8 Initiating or Resuming from Standby 3-9 Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation 3-10 Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures ...
... the Embedded Numeric Keypad 2-15 Using an External Numeric Keypad 2-18 3 Power Power Sources 3-1 Selecting a Power Source 3-1 Switching Between Battery and External Power. . . . 3-3 Power Control and Light Locations 3-4 Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Overviews 3-5 Standby 3-5 Hibernation 3-6 ...Leaving Your Work 3-7 Interference with Drive Media 3-7 Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures 3-8 Turning the Notebook On or Off 3-8 Initiating or Resuming from Standby 3-9 Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation 3-10 Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures ...
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... 3-14 Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack 3-15 Managing Low-Battery Conditions 3-16 Calibrating a Battery Pack 3-18 Conserving Battery Pack Power 3-22 Replacing a Battery Pack 3-23 Storing a Battery Pack 3-26 Disposing of a Used Battery Pack 3-26 4 Multimedia Internal Speakers 4-1 Volume Controls 4-2 External Audio Devices 4-3 Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jack 4-3 Using the Audio-In (Microphone) Jack 4-4 External...
... 3-14 Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack 3-15 Managing Low-Battery Conditions 3-16 Calibrating a Battery Pack 3-18 Conserving Battery Pack Power 3-22 Replacing a Battery Pack 3-23 Storing a Battery Pack 3-26 Disposing of a Used Battery Pack 3-26 4 Multimedia Internal Speakers 4-1 Volume Controls 4-2 External Audio Devices 4-3 Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jack 4-3 Using the Audio-In (Microphone) Jack 4-4 External...
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... power/standby light on the power/standby button is visible when the notebook is open ; Off: The battery pack is charging. Blinking: The battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. the power/standby light on . Blinking: Notebook is turned on the front of the notebook display the same information. Front Components Lights Hardware Component Description 1 Power...
... power/standby light on the power/standby button is visible when the notebook is open ; Off: The battery pack is charging. Blinking: The battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. the power/standby light on . Blinking: Notebook is turned on the front of the notebook display the same information. Front Components Lights Hardware Component Description 1 Power...
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.... Holds the internal hard drive. *Battery packs vary by model. †The notebook has 4 vents. One vent is also visible on the rear of the notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 1-17 Bays, Battery Latch and Vents Hardware Component 1 Battery bay Description Holds a battery pack. 2 Battery pack release latch Releases a battery pack from the battery bay.* 3 Exhaust vents (4)† Provide...
.... Holds the internal hard drive. *Battery packs vary by model. †The notebook has 4 vents. One vent is also visible on the rear of the notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 1-17 Bays, Battery Latch and Vents Hardware Component 1 Battery bay Description Holds a battery pack. 2 Battery pack release latch Releases a battery pack from the battery bay.* 3 Exhaust vents (4)† Provide...
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... Additional Components Hardware The components included with most notebook models. The following sections identify the standard external components included with your notebook vary by model. region as required)* *Battery packs vary by region, country, notebook model, and the optional hardware you purchased. ...Power cords, modem cables, and modem adapters vary in appearance by (modem) jack. Component Description 1 Battery pack* Powers the notebook when the notebook is not connected to external power. 2 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. 3 Power cord* Connects...
... Additional Components Hardware The components included with most notebook models. The following sections identify the standard external components included with your notebook vary by model. region as required)* *Battery packs vary by region, country, notebook model, and the optional hardware you purchased. ...Power cords, modem cables, and modem adapters vary in appearance by (modem) jack. Component Description 1 Battery pack* Powers the notebook when the notebook is not connected to external power. 2 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. 3 Power cord* Connects...
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..., a certificate providing regulatory information about each device and the approval markings of some of the battery bay. ■ Modem Approval label-Provides regulatory information about the notebook. You may need the product number and the serial number when you troubleshoot system problems or ...screen, select Start > Help and Support. ■ Microsoft Certificate of the memory compartment cover. ■ Wireless certification labels-Some notebook models include an optional WLAN device and/or an optional Bluetooth® device. The Regulatory label is affixed to the inside of ...
..., a certificate providing regulatory information about each device and the approval markings of some of the battery bay. ■ Modem Approval label-Provides regulatory information about the notebook. You may need the product number and the serial number when you troubleshoot system problems or ...screen, select Start > Help and Support. ■ Microsoft Certificate of the memory compartment cover. ■ Wireless certification labels-Some notebook models include an optional WLAN device and/or an optional Bluetooth® device. The Regulatory label is affixed to the inside of ...
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... 3-2 Hardware and Software Guide Power Task Work in most software applications Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the notebook Install or modify system software or write to an optical disc Recommended Power Source ■ Charged battery pack in the notebook ■ External power supplied through one of the following devices: ❐ AC adapter ❐...
... 3-2 Hardware and Software Guide Power Task Work in most software applications Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the notebook Install or modify system software or write to an optical disc Recommended Power Source ■ Charged battery pack in the notebook ■ External power supplied through one of the following devices: ❐ AC adapter ❐...
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... in the notification area: 1. Select the Advanced tab. 3. Select OK. Because the notebook switches between battery power and external power. If the Power Meter icon is available to battery power. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. External... external power: ■ If the notebook is running on battery power and you disconnect the notebook from external power, the notebook switches to the notebook. The Power Meter icon changes shape whenever the power source changes between battery power and external power according to external...
... in the notification area: 1. Select the Advanced tab. 3. Select OK. Because the notebook switches between battery power and external power. If the Power Meter icon is available to battery power. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. External... external power: ■ If the notebook is running on battery power and you disconnect the notebook from external power, the notebook switches to the notebook. The Power Meter icon changes shape whenever the power source changes between battery power and external power according to external...
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... on the front of the notebook is visible when the notebook is open; Instructions for using these items is summarized in this chapter. 1 Display switch 2 Power/standby button 3 Power/standby light 4 fn+f5 Initiate standby hotkey 5 Power/standby light 6 Battery light ✎ The power/standby... light associated with the power/standby button is visible only when the notebook is closed. 3-4 Hardware and Software Guide
... on the front of the notebook is visible when the notebook is open; Instructions for using these items is summarized in this chapter. 1 Display switch 2 Power/standby button 3 Power/standby light 4 fn+f5 Initiate standby hotkey 5 Power/standby light 6 Battery light ✎ The power/standby... light associated with the power/standby button is visible only when the notebook is closed. 3-4 Hardware and Software Guide
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... but is returned instantly to the "Using Power Schemes" section later in this chapter. When standby is initiated, your work is running on battery power and after 10 minutes of notebook inactivity when the notebook is running on external power. By default, the system initiates standby after 20 minutes of inactivity when the...
... but is returned instantly to the "Using Power Schemes" section later in this chapter. When standby is initiated, your work is running on battery power and after 10 minutes of notebook inactivity when the notebook is running on external power. By default, the system initiates standby after 20 minutes of inactivity when the...
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...; Do not insert or remove a CD, DVD, PC Card, or digital memory card. If hibernation is enabled, the Enable Hibernation check box is complete, the power/standby lights are turned off . When you left off . When the notebook is running on the hard drive and then shuts down... the notebook. Power Hibernation Ä CAUTION: If the configuration of the notebook system is changed during a battery pack calibration. » To verify that hibernation is enabled, select Start ...
...; Do not insert or remove a CD, DVD, PC Card, or digital memory card. If hibernation is enabled, the Enable Hibernation check box is complete, the power/standby lights are turned off . When you left off . When the notebook is running on the hard drive and then shuts down... the notebook. Power Hibernation Ä CAUTION: If the configuration of the notebook system is changed during a battery pack calibration. » To verify that hibernation is enabled, select Start ...
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.... If the message is in a cool, dry location. Do you plan to continue?" If the notebook will be cleared. A power supply may become uncertain because of the battery pack. After you may see the warning message "Putting the computer into hibernation or standby may stop ...stop the playback. If standby or hibernation is uncertain-Initiate hibernation or shut down the notebook. The amount of time a battery pack can support standby or hibernation or hold a charge varies by notebook configuration and the condition of conditions such as a CD or DVD is displayed, select ...
.... If the message is in a cool, dry location. Do you plan to continue?" If the notebook will be cleared. A power supply may become uncertain because of the battery pack. After you may see the warning message "Putting the computer into hibernation or standby may stop ...stop the playback. If standby or hibernation is uncertain-Initiate hibernation or shut down the notebook. The amount of time a battery pack can support standby or hibernation or hold a charge varies by notebook configuration and the condition of conditions such as a CD or DVD is displayed, select ...
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...may be called the Shut Down button. †Depending on your notebook configuration, you may also be able to initiate standby. The system initiates standby ■ After 10 minutes of inactivity while running on battery power. ■ After 20 minutes of the following procedures: ■...; Press the fn+f5 hotkey. ■ Close the notebook. ■ Power/standby lights blink. ■ Screen is cleared. ✎ ...
...may be called the Shut Down button. †Depending on your notebook configuration, you may also be able to initiate standby. The system initiates standby ■ After 10 minutes of inactivity while running on battery power. ■ After 20 minutes of the following procedures: ■...; Press the fn+f5 hotkey. ■ Close the notebook. ■ Power/standby lights blink. ■ Screen is cleared. ✎ ...
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...Off Computer > Hibernate.* (If hibernate is not displayed, press the down arrow, and then select Hibernate from hibernation. If the notebook is running on your network connections, the Turn Off Computer button may be initiated unless it is enabled. Restore from the drop-...from Hibernation Hibernation cannot be called the Shut Down button. †If the system initiated hibernation because of notebook inactivity. ■ Whenever the battery pack reaches a critical low-battery condition. ■ Power/standby lights are turned off . ■ Screen is cleared. Task Procedure Result ...
...Off Computer > Hibernate.* (If hibernate is not displayed, press the down arrow, and then select Hibernate from hibernation. If the notebook is running on your network connections, the Turn Off Computer button may be initiated unless it is enabled. Restore from the drop-...from Hibernation Hibernation cannot be called the Shut Down button. †If the system initiated hibernation because of notebook inactivity. ■ Whenever the battery pack reaches a critical low-battery condition. ■ Power/standby lights are turned off . ■ Screen is cleared. Task Procedure Result ...
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... instructions refer to the standard Windows shutdown procedure for at least 4 seconds. ■ Unplug the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack. Power Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures If the notebook does not respond to the "Replacing a Battery Pack" section later in the sequence provided: ■ Press ctrl+alt+del. Hardware and Software...
... instructions refer to the standard Windows shutdown procedure for at least 4 seconds. ■ Unplug the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack. Power Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures If the notebook does not respond to the "Replacing a Battery Pack" section later in the sequence provided: ■ Press ctrl+alt+del. Hardware and Software...
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...about other passwords and security features, refer to initiate standby or hibernation after a period of power the notebook uses while running on external power or on a battery pack, and also sets the notebook to Chapter 6, "Security." 3-12 Hardware and Software Guide Power Power Preferences Using Power Schemes A power...check box for Prompt for a password before resuming from standby, and then select OK. Setting a Standby Password To set the notebook to prompt for password when computer resumes from standby, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options.
...about other passwords and security features, refer to initiate standby or hibernation after a period of power the notebook uses while running on external power or on a battery pack, and also sets the notebook to Chapter 6, "Security." 3-12 Hardware and Software Guide Power Power Preferences Using Power Schemes A power...check box for Prompt for a password before resuming from standby, and then select OK. Setting a Standby Password To set the notebook to prompt for password when computer resumes from standby, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options.
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... to external power through the AC adapter. ❏ When you charge the battery pack, charge it fully. ■ If you are charging a new battery pack: ❏ Charge the battery pack while the notebook is connected to about 10 percent of a full charge through an optional combination... adapter. Å WARNING: Do not charge the notebook battery pack onboard aircraft. Charging the battery pack may damage aircraft electronic systems. 3-14 Hardware and Software Guide A battery pack inserted in -use battery pack: ❏ Allow the battery pack to discharge to external power through an AC...
... to external power through the AC adapter. ❏ When you charge the battery pack, charge it fully. ■ If you are charging a new battery pack: ❏ Charge the battery pack while the notebook is connected to about 10 percent of a full charge through an optional combination... adapter. Å WARNING: Do not charge the notebook battery pack onboard aircraft. Charging the battery pack may damage aircraft electronic systems. 3-14 Hardware and Software Guide A battery pack inserted in -use battery pack: ❏ Allow the battery pack to discharge to external power through an AC...
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... 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. Power A battery pack inserted in the notebook charges whether the notebook is off or in a Battery Pack Obtaining Accurate Charge Reports To increase...
... 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. Power A battery pack inserted in the notebook charges whether the notebook is off or in a Battery Pack Obtaining Accurate Charge Reports To increase...
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...For example, the time remaining will decrease if you start playing a DVD and will increase if you stop playing a DVD. Power Meter displays battery status in both percent and time: ■ The percent indicates the amount of charge remaining in the taskbar. The default... Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Power Meter tab. -or- ■ Select the Power Meter icon, which is displayed by default in the battery pack. ■ The time indicates the approximate running time remaining on the taskbar check box, and then select OK. Power Displaying Charge Reports To display...
...For example, the time remaining will decrease if you start playing a DVD and will increase if you stop playing a DVD. Power Meter displays battery status in both percent and time: ■ The percent indicates the amount of charge remaining in the taskbar. The default... Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Power Meter tab. -or- ■ Select the Power Meter icon, which is displayed by default in the battery pack. ■ The time indicates the approximate running time remaining on the taskbar check box, and then select OK. Power Displaying Charge Reports To display...