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In Australia, the computer must be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning. • Do not use this guide. Do not dispose of batteries in a wet basement). • Avoid using your notebook computer with a telephone connection, always follow basic safety precautions to persons: • Do not use a telephone connection to report a gas leak...
In Australia, the computer must be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning. • Do not use this guide. Do not dispose of batteries in a wet basement). • Avoid using your notebook computer with a telephone connection, always follow basic safety precautions to persons: • Do not use a telephone connection to report a gas leak...
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... components 6 Status lights...8 Setting Up Your Notebook 10 Step 1: Insert the battery 10 Step 2: Connect AC power 11 Step 3: Connect a phone line 12 Step 4: Turn on the notebook 13 Step 5: Set up Windows 13 Basic Operation ...15 Operating Your Notebook 16 Default power settings 16 To reset the notebook 17 To change the boot device...
... components 6 Status lights...8 Setting Up Your Notebook 10 Step 1: Insert the battery 10 Step 2: Connect AC power 11 Step 3: Connect a phone line 12 Step 4: Turn on the notebook 13 Step 5: Set up Windows 13 Basic Operation ...15 Operating Your Notebook 16 Default power settings 16 To reset the notebook 17 To change the boot device...
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... 28 To clean your notebook 28 Batteries and Power Management 29 Managing Power Consumption 30 How the notebook manages power automatically 30 Using Battery Power 32 To check battery status 32 To respond to a low-battery warning 33 To recharge the battery 33 To get the most from your batteries 34 Modem and Network ...44 To prepare for Bluetooth connections 45 To send or receive files using Bluetooth 46 Add-On Devices ...47 Connecting PC Cards 48 To insert or remove a PC Card 48 Connecting External Devices 50 To connect an audio device 50 To use an external monitor 52 To connect an...
... 28 To clean your notebook 28 Batteries and Power Management 29 Managing Power Consumption 30 How the notebook manages power automatically 30 Using Battery Power 32 To check battery status 32 To respond to a low-battery warning 33 To recharge the battery 33 To get the most from your batteries 34 Modem and Network ...44 To prepare for Bluetooth connections 45 To send or receive files using Bluetooth 46 Add-On Devices ...47 Connecting PC Cards 48 To insert or remove a PC Card 48 Connecting External Devices 50 To connect an audio device 50 To use an external monitor 52 To connect an...
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... area network (LAN) problems 72 Memory problems 73 Modem problems 73 PC Card problems 76 Performance problems 76 Power and battery problems 77 Printing problems 79 Serial, parallel, and USB problems 80 Startup problems 81 Wireless problems 82 Configuring Your Notebook 84 To run the BIOS Setup utility 84 To change video memory...
... area network (LAN) problems 72 Memory problems 73 Modem problems 73 PC Card problems 76 Performance problems 76 Power and battery problems 77 Printing problems 79 Serial, parallel, and USB problems 80 Startup problems 81 Wireless problems 82 Configuring Your Notebook 84 To run the BIOS Setup utility 84 To change video memory...
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... 6 Main status lights (left to identify your components. Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Components included with most notebook models. Find the illustrations that match your notebook to right): power mode, hard drive activity, and battery 7 Hard drive 8 Infrared port (select models only) 9 Wireless on-off button...
... 6 Main status lights (left to identify your components. Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Components included with most notebook models. Find the illustrations that match your notebook to right): power mode, hard drive activity, and battery 7 Hard drive 8 Infrared port (select models only) 9 Wireless on-off button...
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...2 One-Touch buttons 3 Keyboard status lights 4 Power button: turns the notebook on and off 5 TouchPad, scroll pad, Click buttons, plus on-off button 6 Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard drive activity, and battery 7 Infrared port (select models only) 8 Wireless on-off button and ...indicator light (select models only) 9 Battery 10 Audio mute button, audio mute light, and volume control 11 Audio jacks (left to right...
...2 One-Touch buttons 3 Keyboard status lights 4 Power button: turns the notebook on and off 5 TouchPad, scroll pad, Click buttons, plus on-off button 6 Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard drive activity, and battery 7 Infrared port (select models only) 8 Wireless on-off button and ...indicator light (select models only) 9 Battery 10 Audio mute button, audio mute light, and volume control 11 Audio jacks (left to right...
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Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Bottom panel components 1 Hard drive 2 Battery latch 3 RAM (memory) cover 4 Reset button 5 Docking port (select models only) 6 Mini PCI cover (no user parts inside) 6 Reference Guide
Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Bottom panel components 1 Hard drive 2 Battery latch 3 RAM (memory) cover 4 Reset button 5 Docking port (select models only) 6 Mini PCI cover (no user parts inside) 6 Reference Guide
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Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook 1 Hard drive 2 Battery latch 3 Mini PCI cover (no user parts inside) 4 RAM (memory) cover 5 Docking port (select models only) 6 Reset button Reference Guide 7
Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook 1 Hard drive 2 Battery latch 3 Mini PCI cover (no user parts inside) 4 RAM (memory) cover 5 Docking port (select models only) 6 Reset button Reference Guide 7
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...if the display 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 ... lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and Num Lock. Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Status lights The notebook includes a number of the notebook. 1 Power mode • On-notebook is not connected 8 Reference ...
...if the display 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 ... lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and Num Lock. Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Status lights The notebook includes a number of the notebook. 1 Power mode • On-notebook is not connected 8 Reference ...
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... connections to these devices. Your notebook is shipped with the battery installed. Insert the connector end of the battery into the battery compartment, then slide the battery in fire, or they can reduce the risk of batteries in until it : 1. Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook WARNING Improper use it for the...
... connections to these devices. Your notebook is shipped with the battery installed. Insert the connector end of the battery into the battery compartment, then slide the battery in fire, or they can reduce the risk of batteries in until it : 1. Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook WARNING Improper use it for the...
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Plug the power cord into the notebook. 2. The notebook battery starts charging. CAUTION Important Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Step 2: Connect AC power Use only the AC adapter included with the "Step 3: Connect a phone line" section. When unplugging .... 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 notebook). Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. While the battery is charging, you can continue with your warranty...
Plug the power cord into the notebook. 2. The notebook battery starts charging. CAUTION Important Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Step 2: Connect AC power Use only the AC adapter included with the "Step 3: Connect a phone line" section. When unplugging .... 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 notebook). Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. While the battery is charging, you can continue with your warranty...
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... the Microsoft Windows operating system preinstalled on battery power, the battery may be out of power. Charge times will vary. Follow the Setup program instructions on the notebook Press the power button above the left side of the notebook. 2. Check the modem country or region settings. Select Start ...first time you turn on your notebook does not turn on when operating on its hard drive. Step 5: Set up and Windows starts automatically. Hint If your notebook, the Windows Setup program runs automatically so you to fully charge the battery. If the program prompts you...
... the Microsoft Windows operating system preinstalled on battery power, the battery may be out of power. Charge times will vary. Follow the Setup program instructions on the notebook Press the power button above the left side of the notebook. 2. Check the modem country or region settings. Select Start ...first time you turn on your notebook does not turn on when operating on its hard drive. Step 5: Set up and Windows starts automatically. Hint If your notebook, the Windows Setup program runs automatically so you to fully charge the battery. If the program prompts you...
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... can also customize the way these power modes work. Power status light will blink. You can start or stop your notebook using its power button. See the "Batteries and Power Management" chapter in RAM. • Restarts quickly. • Restores network connections. • Saves maximum power. • Saves current session to disk, then...
... can also customize the way these power modes work. Power status light will blink. You can start or stop your notebook using its power button. See the "Batteries and Power Management" chapter in RAM. • Restarts quickly. • Restores network connections. • Saves maximum power. • Saves current session to disk, then...
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To create or copy CDs If your notebook is equipped with a DVD or other DVD readable drive, it also includes software such as Roxio ... permanent. Most DVD drives let you reach this situation. When you change to the region code will be hard-coded on battery power, set the Control Panel power scheme to the Help for your DVD player software for a different region. These codes ... setting region codes. Hint Important Basic Operation Using CDs or DVDs To play DVD movies If your notebook is equipped with the software. If you get a region code error, you copy or create CDs.
To create or copy CDs If your notebook is equipped with a DVD or other DVD readable drive, it also includes software such as Roxio ... permanent. Most DVD drives let you reach this situation. When you change to the region code will be hard-coded on battery power, set the Control Panel power scheme to the Help for your DVD player software for a different region. These codes ... setting region codes. Hint Important Basic Operation Using CDs or DVDs To play DVD movies If your notebook is equipped with the software. If you get a region code error, you copy or create CDs.
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...it in Hibernation before putting it . To maintain your notebook during everyday use the notebook outside in the rain or snow (inclement weather). See the "Batteries and Power Management" chapter. Reference Guide 27 Always set the notebook on a flat surface, so that air can be damaged...destroy data or damage the drive. • Carry the notebook in a padded case to protect against bumps and jolts. • Set down the notebook gently. To protect your battery for best performance. A drop of Your Notebook Use the following recommendations to avoid condensation. • Maintain ...
...it in Hibernation before putting it . To maintain your notebook during everyday use the notebook outside in the rain or snow (inclement weather). See the "Batteries and Power Management" chapter. Reference Guide 27 Always set the notebook on a flat surface, so that air can be damaged...destroy data or damage the drive. • Carry the notebook in a padded case to protect against bumps and jolts. • Set down the notebook gently. To protect your battery for best performance. A drop of Your Notebook Use the following recommendations to avoid condensation. • Maintain ...
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... the case. • Do not use . To clean your desk, connect an external monitor and turn off monitor timeouts (for both AC and battery operation) to the shortest comfortable interval. • Avoid using a screen saver or other media or network drives. • Use a virus-scanning program... (such as the Norton AntiVirus program included with water containing a mild detergent. Basic Operation Taking Care of Your Notebook To safeguard your data • Do not use a pointing device or activate any cleaner directly to the display. To extend the life of ...
... the case. • Do not use . To clean your desk, connect an external monitor and turn off monitor timeouts (for both AC and battery operation) to the shortest comfortable interval. • Avoid using a screen saver or other media or network drives. • Use a virus-scanning program... (such as the Norton AntiVirus program included with water containing a mild detergent. Basic Operation Taking Care of Your Notebook To safeguard your data • Do not use a pointing device or activate any cleaner directly to the display. To extend the life of ...
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.... Standby is initiated. Hibernation is initiated. Begin using the notebook, and the hard drive turns on battery power, you can adjust these timeouts to conserve battery power. How the notebook manages power automatically Your notebook enters Hibernation and Standby automatically, and turns off the display ...other components to suit your current session. CAUTION Make a habit of the display. During idle periods, the notebook automatically enters power-saving modes after the display is designed to conserve battery power and extend the life of saving your work before allowing your...
.... Standby is initiated. Hibernation is initiated. Begin using the notebook, and the hard drive turns on battery power, you can adjust these timeouts to conserve battery power. How the notebook manages power automatically Your notebook enters Hibernation and Standby automatically, and turns off the display ...other components to suit your current session. CAUTION Make a habit of the display. During idle periods, the notebook automatically enters power-saving modes after the display is designed to conserve battery power and extend the life of saving your work before allowing your...
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...you want to Never. If you will find on resuming that all your notebook automatically shuts down completely. To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an AC adapter or installing a charged battery, then shut the notebook off and restart it. Select the Power Schemes tab, then enter the... settings you will lose any unsaved data if the notebook battery runs down components or enters a power-saving mode. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Do not disable ...
...you want to Never. If you will find on resuming that all your notebook automatically shuts down completely. To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an AC adapter or installing a charged battery, then shut the notebook off and restart it. Select the Power Schemes tab, then enter the... settings you will lose any unsaved data if the notebook battery runs down components or enters a power-saving mode. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Do not disable ...
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...shown as either a percentage of a full charge). 32 Reference Guide Batteries and Power Management Using Battery Power Using Battery Power To check battery status From the battery status light Check your notebook battery status light. The Alarms and Advanced tabs provide additional Windows power-information ... a power icon that turn on the side of lights that provides detailed battery status information (see the battery status. Remove the battery from the notebook. The number of the battery. Press the contact pad on indicates the remaining charge (each light represents 20...
...shown as either a percentage of a full charge). 32 Reference Guide Batteries and Power Management Using Battery Power Using Battery Power To check battery status From the battery status light Check your notebook battery status light. The Alarms and Advanced tabs provide additional Windows power-information ... a power icon that turn on the side of lights that provides detailed battery status information (see the battery status. Remove the battery from the notebook. The number of the battery. Press the contact pad on indicates the remaining charge (each light represents 20...
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...displays a warning message. To recharge the battery The AC adapter is normally warm while recharging. Note CAUTION Batteries and Power Management Using Battery Power To respond to a low-battery warning The notebook automatically alerts you continue working while the battery charges, the charging time may increase....several hours. Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet. The notebook is normally warm whenever plugged into the notebook. The operating time for a fully charged battery depends on again until the battery charge is below 50 percent before recharging, then charge it fully ...
...displays a warning message. To recharge the battery The AC adapter is normally warm while recharging. Note CAUTION Batteries and Power Management Using Battery Power To respond to a low-battery warning The notebook automatically alerts you continue working while the battery charges, the charging time may increase....several hours. Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet. The notebook is normally warm whenever plugged into the notebook. The operating time for a fully charged battery depends on again until the battery charge is below 50 percent before recharging, then charge it fully ...