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...guide. Reference Guide iii There may explode. Do not dispose of fire, electrical shock, and injury to reduce the risk of batteries in this product with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. • Disconnect the modem cable before opening the computer case or...with a telephone connection near water (for example, near a bathtub, sink, swimming pool, or in a wet basement). • Avoid using your notebook computer with a telephone connection, always follow basic safety precautions to persons: • Do not use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line ...
...guide. Reference Guide iii There may explode. Do not dispose of fire, electrical shock, and injury to reduce the risk of batteries in this product with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. • Disconnect the modem cable before opening the computer case or...with a telephone connection near water (for example, near a bathtub, sink, swimming pool, or in a wet basement). • Avoid using your notebook computer with a telephone connection, always follow basic safety precautions to persons: • Do not use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line ...
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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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... button and indicator light (select models only) 10 Battery 11 CD-ROM, DVD, or other drive 12 PS/2 port 2 Reference Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Components included with most notebook models. Front panel and right panel components 1 Notebook open/close latch 2 One-Touch buttons 3 Keyboard...
... button and indicator light (select models only) 10 Battery 11 CD-ROM, DVD, or other drive 12 PS/2 port 2 Reference Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Components included with most notebook models. Front panel and right panel components 1 Notebook open/close latch 2 One-Touch buttons 3 Keyboard...
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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...not connected 8 Reference Guide 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 on the front of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as ...
...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...not connected 8 Reference Guide 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 on the front of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as ...
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... the AC adapter, turn on this CD included with the battery installed. WARNING Step 1: Insert the battery Do not mutilate or puncture batteries. This can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook WARNING Improper use it with ergonomic injury. Docking accessories offer quick, easy...
... the AC adapter, turn on this CD included with the battery installed. WARNING Step 1: Insert the battery Do not mutilate or puncture batteries. This can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook WARNING Improper use it with ergonomic injury. Docking accessories offer quick, easy...
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... Connect a phone line" section. 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). While the battery is charging, you can continue with your warranty. 1. Reference Guide 11 When unplugging... power cord, unplug it from the wall outlet before unplugging it from the AC adapter. Plug the power cord into the notebook. 2. Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet. The notebook battery starts charging. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3.
... Connect a phone line" section. 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). While the battery is charging, you can continue with your warranty. 1. Reference Guide 11 When unplugging... power cord, unplug it from the wall outlet before unplugging it from the AC adapter. Plug the power cord into the notebook. 2. Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet. The notebook battery starts charging. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3.
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... > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Phone and Modem Options, then choose your notebook does not turn on its hard drive. Plug in for several hours to enter the Product ID code, locate the code on battery power, the battery may be out of power. The first time you to fully charge the...
... > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Phone and Modem Options, then choose your notebook does not turn on its hard drive. Plug in for several hours to enter the Product ID code, locate the code on battery power, the battery may be out of power. The first time you to fully charge the...
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... other methods to disk, then shuts down. • Restores network connections. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. See the "Batteries and Power Management" chapter in RAM. • Restarts quickly. • Restores network connections. • Saves maximum power. • Saves ...current session to start and stop the notebook-depending on . Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Stand By. -or- Function Powers on , briefly press the power button. -or- Allow...
... other methods to disk, then shuts down. • Restores network connections. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. See the "Batteries and Power Management" chapter in RAM. • Restarts quickly. • Restores network connections. • Saves maximum power. • Saves ...current session to start and stop the notebook-depending on . Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Stand By. -or- Function Powers on , briefly press the power button. -or- Allow...
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... expense of times (usually no more than four). Reference Guide 23 Hint Important Basic Operation Using CDs or DVDs To play DVD movies If your notebook is equipped with a DVD/CD-RW combo drive, it also includes a DVD player software that lets you play DVD movies. When you change the ...region code only a limited number of correcting this limit, your last change to Portable/Laptop. For best performance while playing movies on battery power, set the Control Panel power scheme to the region code will be hard-coded on the DVD drive, and will be permanent. Follow the...
... expense of times (usually no more than four). Reference Guide 23 Hint Important Basic Operation Using CDs or DVDs To play DVD movies If your notebook is equipped with a DVD/CD-RW combo drive, it also includes a DVD player software that lets you play DVD movies. When you change the ...region code only a limited number of correcting this limit, your last change to Portable/Laptop. For best performance while playing movies on battery power, set the Control Panel power scheme to the region code will be hard-coded on the DVD drive, and will be permanent. Follow the...
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... put it in Hibernation before transporting it gradually to avoid condensation. • Maintain your battery for best performance. Reference Guide 27 See the "Batteries and Power Management" chapter. This turns off the hard drive. A drop of Your Notebook Use the following recommendations to protect against bumps and jolts. • Set down before putting...
... put it in Hibernation before transporting it gradually to avoid condensation. • Maintain your battery for best performance. Reference Guide 27 See the "Batteries and Power Management" chapter. This turns off the hard drive. A drop of Your Notebook Use the following recommendations to protect against bumps and jolts. • Set down before putting...
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... use a screen saver, enable the option to shut off the display after a timeout period. Do not apply any other device that prevents the notebook from changing to diskettes, CDs, DVDs, and other software that interrupts operation while the system is starting or stopping. • Back up your ... water or with your notebook) to check the integrity of Your Notebook To safeguard your desk, connect an external monitor and turn off or Standby timeouts. • If you are not using an external monitor, set the Turn off monitor timeouts (for both AC and battery operation) to the display...
... use a screen saver, enable the option to shut off the display after a timeout period. Do not apply any other device that prevents the notebook from changing to diskettes, CDs, DVDs, and other software that interrupts operation while the system is starting or stopping. • Back up your ... water or with your notebook) to check the integrity of Your Notebook To safeguard your desk, connect an external monitor and turn off or Standby timeouts. • If you are not using an external monitor, set the Turn off monitor timeouts (for both AC and battery operation) to the display...
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... to your current session in RAM, and turns off the notebook. CAUTION Make a habit of the display. When this occurs No keyboard, pointing device, or other components to conserve battery power. Your notebook is Display turns off the hard drive and display based on... . Briefly press the power button to return to your notebook to enter Standby. How the notebook manages power automatically Your notebook enters Hibernation and Standby automatically, and turns off . Batteries and Power Management Managing Power Consumption Managing Power Consumption When you are used...
... to your current session in RAM, and turns off the notebook. CAUTION Make a habit of the display. When this occurs No keyboard, pointing device, or other components to conserve battery power. Your notebook is Display turns off the hard drive and display based on... . Briefly press the power button to return to your notebook to enter Standby. How the notebook manages power automatically Your notebook enters Hibernation and Standby automatically, and turns off . Batteries and Power Management Managing Power Consumption Managing Power Consumption When you are used...
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... Power Management Managing Power Consumption The notebook can also save the settings as a power scheme. 1. You can also enter Hibernation if battery power reaches a critically low level. Select the Power Schemes tab, then enter the settings you want a particular timeout to occur, set the value to...See Windows Help for the scheme. Do not disable Hibernate support in the Power Options settings, or you will lose any unsaved data if the notebook battery runs down components or enters a power-saving mode. Reference Guide 31 If this happens, you will find on resuming that all your...
... Power Management Managing Power Consumption The notebook can also save the settings as a power scheme. 1. You can also enter Hibernation if battery power reaches a critically low level. Select the Power Schemes tab, then enter the settings you want a particular timeout to occur, set the value to...See Windows Help for the scheme. Do not disable Hibernate support in the Power Options settings, or you will lose any unsaved data if the notebook battery runs down components or enters a power-saving mode. Reference Guide 31 If this happens, you will find on resuming that all your...
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... number of charge remaining, or as time remaining. • Select the power icon to open the Battery Meter window. 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. From the Windows Control Panel Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options...
... number of charge remaining, or as time remaining. • Select the power icon to open the Battery Meter window. 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. From the Windows Control Panel Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options...
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... emits a high-pitched beep or displays a warning message. Then, if you continue working while the battery charges, the charging time may increase. The notebook is normally warm whenever plugged into the notebook. Do not recharge the notebook in the AC adapter, you can take up to a critically low level. If you plug in a briefcase...
... emits a high-pitched beep or displays a warning message. Then, if you continue working while the battery charges, the charging time may increase. The notebook is normally warm whenever plugged into the notebook. Do not recharge the notebook in the AC adapter, you can take up to a critically low level. If you plug in a briefcase...