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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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... 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 not connected 8 Reference Guide...
... 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 not connected 8 Reference Guide...
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...can reduce the risk of batteries in until it : 1. If you are using your notebook as your notebook. When you set up your notebook for extended periods, you will charge the battery, connect the AC adapter, turn on this CD included with your primary computer, or using it for the ...first time, you should install it latches. 10 Reference Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook WARNING Improper use it with a...
...can reduce the risk of batteries in until it : 1. If you are using your notebook as your notebook. When you set up your notebook for extended periods, you will charge the battery, connect the AC adapter, turn on this CD included with your primary computer, or using it for the ...first time, you should install it latches. 10 Reference Guide Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook WARNING Improper use it with a...
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..." section. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet. Plug the power cord into the notebook. 2. While the battery is charging, you can continue with your warranty. 1. Reference Guide 11 The notebook battery starts charging. Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the notebook or adapter or cause data loss and may void...
..." section. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet. Plug the power cord into the notebook. 2. While the battery is charging, you can continue with your warranty. 1. Reference Guide 11 The notebook battery starts charging. Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the notebook or adapter or cause data loss and may void...
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... up Windows Your notebook has the Microsoft Windows operating system preinstalled on the screen. Leave the AC adapter plugged in the AC adapter, then press the power button again. Step 5: Set up and Windows starts automatically. Follow the Setup program instructions on its ...battery. Reference Guide 13 Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Step 4: Turn on the bottom of the notebook. 2. Check the modem country or region settings. Hint If your notebook does not turn on when operating on your notebook, the Windows Setup program runs automatically so ...
... up Windows Your notebook has the Microsoft Windows operating system preinstalled on the screen. Leave the AC adapter plugged in the AC adapter, then press the power button again. Step 5: Set up and Windows starts automatically. Follow the Setup program instructions on its ...battery. Reference Guide 13 Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Step 4: Turn on the bottom of the notebook. 2. Check the modem country or region settings. Hint If your notebook does not turn on when operating on your notebook, the Windows Setup program runs automatically so ...
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... 2. Reference Guide 31 See Windows Help for the scheme. To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an AC adapter or installing a charged battery, then shut the notebook off and restart it. Do not disable Hibernate support in the Power Options settings, or you want a particular ...and enter a name for details. CAUTION Batteries and Power Management Managing Power Consumption The notebook can also save the settings as a power scheme. 1. If you will lose any unsaved data if the notebook battery runs down components or enters a power-saving mode. If this happens, you...
... 2. Reference Guide 31 See Windows Help for the scheme. To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an AC adapter or installing a charged battery, then shut the notebook off and restart it. Do not disable Hibernate support in the Power Options settings, or you want a particular ...and enter a name for details. CAUTION Batteries and Power Management Managing Power Consumption The notebook can also save the settings as a power scheme. 1. If you will lose any unsaved data if the notebook battery runs down components or enters a power-saving mode. If this happens, you...
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...do not restore power within a short time, the notebook enters Hibernation. The notebook first emits a high-pitched beep or displays a warning message. To recharge the battery The AC adapter is normally warm whenever plugged into the notebook. To get the longest operating time, wait until you... you continue working while the battery charges, the charging time may increase. Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet. The notebook is below 50 percent before recharging, then charge it on the notebook model, power management settings, and level of the following procedures: • Replace the...
...do not restore power within a short time, the notebook enters Hibernation. The notebook first emits a high-pitched beep or displays a warning message. To recharge the battery The AC adapter is normally warm whenever plugged into the notebook. To get the longest operating time, wait until you... you continue working while the battery charges, the charging time may increase. Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet. The notebook is below 50 percent before recharging, then charge it on the notebook model, power management settings, and level of the following procedures: • Replace the...
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...a battery, be sure to charge it . If your power source at least once a week. • Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in Hibernation whenever you finish using it . Some PC Cards use significant power even while they are inactive. • If you work with an application that the light...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 for...
...a battery, be sure to charge it . If your power source at least once a week. • Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in Hibernation whenever you finish using it . Some PC Cards use significant power even while they are inactive. • If you work with an application that the light...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 for...
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...and reconnecting peripheral devices, you dock or undock, or the notebook could damage the notebook or adapter and cause data loss, and may void your warranty. Using the wrong AC adapter could lock up. Before docking or undocking your notebook, save your data and close any power state: on, ...off, Standby, or Hibernation. Make sure, however, that might be affected. Instead of the notebook). Use only the AC adapter included with external connections that the notebook is not entering into or resuming from your desk. CAUTION Hint Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices To use...
...and reconnecting peripheral devices, you dock or undock, or the notebook could damage the notebook or adapter and cause data loss, and may void your warranty. Using the wrong AC adapter could lock up. Before docking or undocking your notebook, save your data and close any power state: on, ...off, Standby, or Hibernation. Make sure, however, that might be affected. Instead of the notebook). Use only the AC adapter included with external connections that the notebook is not entering into or resuming from your desk. CAUTION Hint Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices To use...
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... on the port replicator turn it to turn on the port replicator. Note 4. Press the notebook down until both the notebook and port replicator, install the cable lock in the AC adapter, then connect it on. If the notebook is ignored. 56 Reference Guide This will also lock the undock button. To secure both sides...
... on the port replicator turn it to turn on the port replicator. Note 4. Press the notebook down until both the notebook and port replicator, install the cable lock in the AC adapter, then connect it on. If the notebook is ignored. 56 Reference Guide This will also lock the undock button. To secure both sides...
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...DDR-266 MHz or higher RAM only. Important: unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 3. Before installing the memory module, discharge your body's static electricity by touching the metal shielding around the connectors on the back of your notebook are extremely sensitive to expand your RAM. Turn the unit ... small Phillips screwdriver for these steps. Handle the RAM module only by it. Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM (Memory) Installing Additional RAM (Memory) The notebook has two slots that hold two RAM modules. The internal components of the...
...DDR-266 MHz or higher RAM only. Important: unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 3. Before installing the memory module, discharge your body's static electricity by touching the metal shielding around the connectors on the back of your notebook are extremely sensitive to expand your RAM. Turn the unit ... small Phillips screwdriver for these steps. Handle the RAM module only by it. Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM (Memory) Installing Additional RAM (Memory) The notebook has two slots that hold two RAM modules. The internal components of the...
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... extremely sensitive to remove a RAM module so you can be permanently damaged by it. The internal components of the notebook. 1. Important: unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 3. CAUTION Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM (Memory) To remove a RAM expansion module You may want to static electricity ...
... extremely sensitive to remove a RAM module so you can be permanently damaged by it. The internal components of the notebook. 1. Important: unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 3. CAUTION Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM (Memory) To remove a RAM expansion module You may want to static electricity ...
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... drive out of the notebook. Turn the unit bottom side up. 4. Gently slide the new drive into the hard drive compartment. 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. Unplug the AC adapter, if connected. 2. Important...
... drive out of the notebook. Turn the unit bottom side up. 4. Gently slide the new drive into the hard drive compartment. 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. Unplug the AC adapter, if connected. 2. Important...
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... the AC adapter, then make sure it is coming from elsewhere, such as from the fan or a PC Card drive. If files are corrupted • Open My Computer, select the disk you can format the hard disk and reinstall the original factory software using the QuickRestore System Recovery CD included with your notebook. Select...
... the AC adapter, then make sure it is coming from elsewhere, such as from the fan or a PC Card drive. If files are corrupted • Open My Computer, select the disk you can format the hard disk and reinstall the original factory software using the QuickRestore System Recovery CD included with your notebook. Select...
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...Guide 77 Save your work, shut down Windows immediately, and insert a charged battery or plug in the AC adapter or insert a charged battery. Power and battery problems If the notebook turns off or putting it turns on . • To avoid lockup problems, avoid pressing the TV ... installing additional memory. • Check the amount of the notebook. Then press the power button to turn the notebook back on Battery power is probably extremely low. Plug in the AC adapter. If the notebook keeps beeping The notebook beeps repeatedly or displays a warning when battery power is not...
...Guide 77 Save your work, shut down Windows immediately, and insert a charged battery or plug in the AC adapter or insert a charged battery. Power and battery problems If the notebook turns off or putting it turns on . • To avoid lockup problems, avoid pressing the TV ... installing additional memory. • Check the amount of the notebook. Then press the power button to turn the notebook back on Battery power is probably extremely low. Plug in the AC adapter. If the notebook keeps beeping The notebook beeps repeatedly or displays a warning when battery power is not...
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... a short operating time • Conserve power using any nearby heat source. Unplug the AC adapter and allow the battery to cool down. This value therefore depends on your notebook (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the suggestions listed in the "Batteries and Power Management" chapter in this guide. • If... have, since you will probably later switch to tasks that require less power. 78 Reference Guide Do not use can affect battery operating time. • PC Card use a 60-watt, 3.16-amp adapter. • Move the notebook away from any of the...
... a short operating time • Conserve power using any nearby heat source. Unplug the AC adapter and allow the battery to cool down. This value therefore depends on your notebook (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the suggestions listed in the "Batteries and Power Management" chapter in this guide. • If... have, since you will probably later switch to tasks that require less power. 78 Reference Guide Do not use can affect battery operating time. • PC Card use a 60-watt, 3.16-amp adapter. • Move the notebook away from any of the...
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... determine the proper TCP/IP configuration. Reference Guide 81 Startup problems If the notebook does not respond when you turn it on. • If the notebook still doesn't respond, remove the battery and AC adapter, remove any PC Cards, and undock the notebook if docked. The lights show the charge level. • If available, try another...
... determine the proper TCP/IP configuration. Reference Guide 81 Startup problems If the notebook does not respond when you turn it on. • If the notebook still doesn't respond, remove the battery and AC adapter, remove any PC Cards, and undock the notebook if docked. The lights show the charge level. • If available, try another...
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Regulatory approval for the AC adapter has been obtained using the power cord for your local authorized dealer or Sales and Service office. Country or Region Canada Mexico Philippines Taiwan United ... power cord supplied with a fused plug, if you should match the plug and voltage requirements for the local area. For any power cord with the notebook AC adapter should use one for an area not listed below . However, if you travel to a different area or need to connect to a different outlet or voltage...
Regulatory approval for the AC adapter has been obtained using the power cord for your local authorized dealer or Sales and Service office. Country or Region Canada Mexico Philippines Taiwan United ... power cord supplied with a fused plug, if you should match the plug and voltage requirements for the local area. For any power cord with the notebook AC adapter should use one for an area not listed below . However, if you travel to a different area or need to connect to a different outlet or voltage...
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... interference will not occur in these regions. Reference Guide 101 If this information must be determined by removing the unit's batteries and AC adapter), try the following booklet, prepared by the ACTA. For more information, consult your dealer, an experienced radio/television technician, or ... or on the modem is available from the U.S. This equipment complies with respect to the receiver. • Connecting the computer's AC adapter to operate the computer in a particular installation. If requested, this computer does cause harmful interference to comply with this manual, the...
... interference will not occur in these regions. Reference Guide 101 If this information must be determined by removing the unit's batteries and AC adapter), try the following booklet, prepared by the ACTA. For more information, consult your dealer, an experienced radio/television technician, or ... or on the modem is available from the U.S. This equipment complies with respect to the receiver. • Connecting the computer's AC adapter to operate the computer in a particular installation. If requested, this computer does cause harmful interference to comply with this manual, the...