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Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Left panel and back panel components 1 AC adapter jack 8 Cable lock slot (security connector) 2 Universal serial bus ports (USB) 9 RJ-11 jack: connects the modem cable 3 RJ-45 jack: connects a network cable 10 PC Card and CardBus slot and button 4 S-Video out jack 11 IEEE 1394...
Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Left panel and back panel components 1 AC adapter jack 8 Cable lock slot (security connector) 2 Universal serial bus ports (USB) 9 RJ-11 jack: connects the modem cable 3 RJ-45 jack: connects a network cable 10 PC Card and CardBus slot and button 4 S-Video out jack 11 IEEE 1394...
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Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook 1 AC adapter jack 2 Two USB ports 3 RJ-45 network jack: connects a network cable 4 PS/2 port 5 Parallel port (LPT1): use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device 6 External monitor port 7 S-Video out jack 8 Cable lock slot (security connector) 9 RJ-11 jack: connects a modem cable 10 IEEE 1394 port (select models only) 11 PC Card and CardBus slot and buttons 12 Diskette drive (select models only) Reference Guide 5
Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook 1 AC adapter jack 2 Two USB ports 3 RJ-45 network jack: connects a network cable 4 PS/2 port 5 Parallel port (LPT1): use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device 6 External monitor port 7 S-Video out jack 8 Cable lock slot (security connector) 9 RJ-11 jack: connects a modem cable 10 IEEE 1394 port (select models only) 11 PC Card and CardBus slot and buttons 12 Diskette drive (select models only) Reference Guide 5
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...is off) • Blinking-notebook is in Standby • Off-notebook is off or in Hibernation 2 Hard drive activity On-notebook is accessing the hard drive 3 Battery status • Green-AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged • Amber-AC adapter is connected and the battery ...is charging • Blinking-AC adapter is connected and the battery is missing or has a fault • Off-AC adapter is...
...is off) • Blinking-notebook is in Standby • Off-notebook is off or in Hibernation 2 Hard drive activity On-notebook is accessing the hard drive 3 Battery status • Green-AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged • Amber-AC adapter is connected and the battery ...is charging • Blinking-AC adapter is connected and the battery is missing or has a fault • Off-AC adapter is...
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... should use of ergonomic injury. Docking accessories offer quick, easy connections to these devices. When you set up your notebook for extended periods, you will charge the battery, connect the AC adapter, turn on the notebook, and run the Windows setup program. WARNING Step 1: Insert the battery Do not mutilate or puncture batteries. Do...
... should use of ergonomic injury. Docking accessories offer quick, easy connections to these devices. When you set up your notebook for extended periods, you will charge the battery, connect the AC adapter, turn on the notebook, and run the Windows setup program. WARNING Step 1: Insert the battery Do not mutilate or puncture batteries. Do...
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... unplugging the power cord, unplug it from the wall outlet before unplugging it from the AC adapter. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. The notebook battery starts charging. Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the notebook or adapter or cause data loss and may void your notebook (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the...
... unplugging the power cord, unplug it from the wall outlet before unplugging it from the AC adapter. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. The notebook battery starts charging. Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the notebook or adapter or cause data loss and may void your notebook (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the...
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... up Windows Your notebook has the Microsoft Windows operating system preinstalled on its hard drive. The first time you turn on when operating on the screen. Check the modem country or region settings. Leave the AC adapter plugged in the AC adapter, then press the power button again. Reference Guide 13... your setup. 1. Plug in for several hours to enter the Product ID code, locate the code on the bottom of the notebook. 2. If the program prompts you can customize your country or region. Step 5: Set up and Windows starts automatically. Getting Started with Your...
... up Windows Your notebook has the Microsoft Windows operating system preinstalled on its hard drive. The first time you turn on when operating on the screen. Check the modem country or region settings. Leave the AC adapter plugged in the AC adapter, then press the power button again. Reference Guide 13... your setup. 1. Plug in for several hours to enter the Product ID code, locate the code on the bottom of the notebook. 2. If the program prompts you can customize your country or region. Step 5: Set up and Windows starts automatically. Getting Started with Your...
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To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an AC adapter or installing a charged battery, then shut the notebook off and restart it. Changing timeout settings and creating power schemes You can also enter Hibernation if battery power reaches a critically ... a power scheme. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. CAUTION Batteries and Power Management Managing Power Consumption The notebook can adjust the length of timeouts after which your data has been saved, but some functions may be disabled. If you will find on resuming...
To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an AC adapter or installing a charged battery, then shut the notebook off and restart it. Changing timeout settings and creating power schemes You can also enter Hibernation if battery power reaches a critically ... a power scheme. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. CAUTION Batteries and Power Management Managing Power Consumption The notebook can adjust the length of timeouts after which your data has been saved, but some functions may be disabled. If you will find on resuming...
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... could overheat. If you plug in this way, you will not be able to work while your battery recharges. Do not recharge the notebook in the AC adapter. Then, if you continue working while the battery charges, the charging time may increase. If you do not restore power within a short... with a charged one of use. Charging can continue to turn it fully (100 percent). Reference Guide 33 To recharge the battery The AC adapter is normally warm whenever plugged into the notebook. To get the longest operating time, wait until you can take up to a critically low level. Plug the...
... could overheat. If you plug in this way, you will not be able to work while your battery recharges. Do not recharge the notebook in the AC adapter. Then, if you continue working while the battery charges, the charging time may increase. If you do not restore power within a short... with a charged one of use. Charging can continue to turn it fully (100 percent). Reference Guide 33 To recharge the battery The AC adapter is normally warm whenever plugged into the notebook. To get the longest operating time, wait until you can take up to a critically low level. Plug the...
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... self-discharge and to avoid deterioration of battery performance. • Avoid using or charging batteries at least once a week. • Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in use. • To preserve the life of using the battery as a network card, remove it when you are not using ...as long as possible: • Plug in the AC adapter, especially when using a CD-ROM or DVD drive, or any external connections such as a PC Card or a modem. • Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1). • Put the notebook in Standby whenever you are not using it.
... self-discharge and to avoid deterioration of battery performance. • Avoid using or charging batteries at least once a week. • Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in use. • To preserve the life of using the battery as a network card, remove it when you are not using ...as long as possible: • Plug in the AC adapter, especially when using a CD-ROM or DVD drive, or any external connections such as a PC Card or a modem. • Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1). • Put the notebook in Standby whenever you are not using it.
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... or Hibernation when you dock or undock, or the notebook could damage the notebook or adapter and cause data loss, and may void your desk. Do this as a precaution against an unlikely docking problem. Use only the AC adapter included with your data and close any power state: ...(select models only) A port replicator provides your notebook with external connections that the notebook is not entering into or resuming from your warranty. Reference Guide 55 Using the wrong AC adapter could lock up. You can simply undock and dock the notebook. Make sure, however, that might be affected...
... or Hibernation when you dock or undock, or the notebook could damage the notebook or adapter and cause data loss, and may void your desk. Do this as a precaution against an unlikely docking problem. Use only the AC adapter included with your data and close any power state: ...(select models only) A port replicator provides your notebook with external connections that the notebook is not entering into or resuming from your warranty. Reference Guide 55 Using the wrong AC adapter could lock up. You can simply undock and dock the notebook. Make sure, however, that might be affected...
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...it to the back of the notebook. 3. If the notebook is connected to an audio port on the notebook, any device connected to the undock button. Press the notebook down until both the notebook and port replicator, install the cable lock in the AC adapter, then connect it . Remove the... rubber cover from the notebook battery. 2. Add-On Devices Connecting...
...it to the back of the notebook. 3. If the notebook is connected to an audio port on the notebook, any device connected to the undock button. Press the notebook down until both the notebook and port replicator, install the cable lock in the AC adapter, then connect it . Remove the... rubber cover from the notebook battery. 2. Add-On Devices Connecting...
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.... Before installing the memory module, discharge your RAM. Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM (Memory) Installing Additional RAM (Memory) The notebook has two slots that hold two RAM modules. Important: unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 3. Turn the unit bottom-side up, loosen the screws holding the RAM cover.... Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. 2. You can be permanently damaged by touching the metal shielding around the connectors on the back of the notebook. 1.
.... Before installing the memory module, discharge your RAM. Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM (Memory) Installing Additional RAM (Memory) The notebook has two slots that hold two RAM modules. Important: unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 3. Turn the unit bottom-side up, loosen the screws holding the RAM cover.... Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. 2. You can be permanently damaged by touching the metal shielding around the connectors on the back of the notebook. 1.
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Before installing the memory module, discharge your notebook are extremely sensitive to remove a RAM module so you can be permanently damaged by it. Important: unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 3. Turn the unit bottom-side up, loosen the screws holding the RAM cover, ...Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. 2. Handle the RAM module only by touching the metal shielding around the connectors on the back of the notebook. 1. CAUTION Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM (Memory) To remove a RAM expansion module You may want to static electricity and can install a ...
Before installing the memory module, discharge your notebook are extremely sensitive to remove a RAM module so you can be permanently damaged by it. Important: unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 3. Turn the unit bottom-side up, loosen the screws holding the RAM cover, ...Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. 2. Handle the RAM module only by touching the metal shielding around the connectors on the back of the notebook. 1. CAUTION Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM (Memory) To remove a RAM expansion module You may want to static electricity and can install a ...
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... screws. 5. Gently pull the hard drive out of the notebook. Add-On Devices Replacing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive To replace the hard drive You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 1. Turn the unit bottom side up. 4. Unplug the AC adapter, if connected. 2. Gently slide the new drive into...
... screws. 5. Gently pull the hard drive out of the notebook. Add-On Devices Replacing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive To replace the hard drive You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 1. Turn the unit bottom side up. 4. Unplug the AC adapter, if connected. 2. Gently slide the new drive into...
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... detected. In the BIOS Setup utility, try setting Video Display Device to scan, then select File > Properties. If necessary, connect the AC adapter, then make sure it is coming from elsewhere, such as from the fan or a PC Card drive. Hard drive problems If the notebook hard drive doesn't spin • Make sure the...
... detected. In the BIOS Setup utility, try setting Video Display Device to scan, then select File > Properties. If necessary, connect the AC adapter, then make sure it is coming from elsewhere, such as from the fan or a PC Card drive. Hard drive problems If the notebook hard drive doesn't spin • Make sure the...
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... frequently runs (as indicated by the hard drive light on the notebook hard disk. Save your work, shut down Windows immediately, and insert a charged battery or plug in the AC adapter or insert a charged battery. If the notebook stops responding • Press CTRL+ALT+DEL and use Task Manager...Reference Guide 77 One-Touch button to turn the notebook back on. • If nothing happens, insert the tip of the notebook) while the notebook appears to be lost. Plug in the AC adapter. Then press the power button again to turn the notebook back on the bottom of available free disk space...
... frequently runs (as indicated by the hard drive light on the notebook hard disk. Save your work, shut down Windows immediately, and insert a charged battery or plug in the AC adapter or insert a charged battery. If the notebook stops responding • Press CTRL+ALT+DEL and use Task Manager...Reference Guide 77 One-Touch button to turn the notebook back on. • If nothing happens, insert the tip of the notebook) while the notebook appears to be lost. Plug in the AC adapter. Then press the power button again to turn the notebook back on the bottom of available free disk space...
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...time. • PC Card use a 60-watt, 3.16-amp adapter. • Move the notebook away from the power strip and plug it will probably later switch to cool down. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook If the battery doesn't charge • Make sure the AC adapter is fully plugged ...into the power source and the notebook, and that the light on the Adapter is on. • If you're using a power strip, remove the AC adapter from any of the ...
...time. • PC Card use a 60-watt, 3.16-amp adapter. • Move the notebook away from the power strip and plug it will probably later switch to cool down. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Notebook If the battery doesn't charge • Make sure the AC adapter is fully plugged ...into the power source and the notebook, and that the light on the Adapter is on. • If you're using a power strip, remove the AC adapter from any of the ...
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... to turn it on • Connect the AC adapter. • Reset the notebook by removing it and pressing the pad on . • If the notebook still doesn't respond, remove the battery and AC adapter, remove any PC Cards, and undock the notebook if docked. Then plug in Control Panel. If the notebook will not boot from battery power •...
... to turn it on • Connect the AC adapter. • Reset the notebook by removing it and pressing the pad on . • If the notebook still doesn't respond, remove the battery and AC adapter, remove any PC Cards, and undock the notebook if docked. Then plug in Control Panel. If the notebook will not boot from battery power •...
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...or voltage, you have to replace the fuse, be sure to install an approved fuse. For any power cord with the notebook AC adapter should use one for an area not listed below . Country or Region Canada Mexico Philippines Taiwan United States East and West Europe...(2.5 A) 125 Vac (3 A) 250 Vac (2.5 A) 250 Vac (2.5 A) 250 Vac (2.5 A) 250 Vac (2.5 A) 250 Vac (2.5 A) 250 Vac (2.5 A) Reference Guide 97 Regulatory approval for the AC adapter has been obtained using the power cord for the local area. To purchase a power cord (including one of the power cords listed below ) or a replacement...
...or voltage, you have to replace the fuse, be sure to install an approved fuse. For any power cord with the notebook AC adapter should use one for an area not listed below . Country or Region Canada Mexico Philippines Taiwan United States East and West Europe...(2.5 A) 125 Vac (3 A) 250 Vac (2.5 A) 250 Vac (2.5 A) 250 Vac (2.5 A) 250 Vac (2.5 A) 250 Vac (2.5 A) 250 Vac (2.5 A) Reference Guide 97 Regulatory approval for the AC adapter has been obtained using the power cord for the local area. To purchase a power cord (including one of the power cords listed below ) or a replacement...
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... Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna. • Relocating the computer with respect to the receiver. • Connecting the computer's AC adapter to another power outlet. Any modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Government Printing Office, Washington, ... from the U.S. These limits are designed to your computer not expressly approved by removing the unit's batteries and AC adapter), try the following booklet, prepared by the ACTA. Connections to Peripheral Devices To maintain compliance with FCC Rules ...
... Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna. • Relocating the computer with respect to the receiver. • Connecting the computer's AC adapter to another power outlet. Any modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Government Printing Office, Washington, ... from the U.S. These limits are designed to your computer not expressly approved by removing the unit's batteries and AC adapter), try the following booklet, prepared by the ACTA. Connections to Peripheral Devices To maintain compliance with FCC Rules ...