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...receptacle. Reference Guide iii When using a telephone connection (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. Do not dispose of batteries in a wet basement). • Avoid using your notebook computer with a telephone connection, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons: ... fire, use a telephone connection to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. • Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this product with a telephone connection near a bathtub, sink, swimming pool, or in a fire.
...receptacle. Reference Guide iii When using a telephone connection (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. Do not dispose of batteries in a wet basement). • Avoid using your notebook computer with a telephone connection, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons: ... fire, use a telephone connection to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. • Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this product with a telephone connection near a bathtub, sink, swimming pool, or in a fire.
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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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...and an on -off button 6 Main status lights (left to identify your components. 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 and indicator light (select models... only) 10 Battery 11 CD-ROM, DVD, or other drive 12 PS/2 port 2 Reference Guide The following illustrations identify the standard external components included with the notebook vary by geographical region and features selected. Getting Started with ...
...and an on -off button 6 Main status lights (left to identify your components. 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 and indicator light (select models... only) 10 Battery 11 CD-ROM, DVD, or other drive 12 PS/2 port 2 Reference Guide The following illustrations identify the standard external components included with the notebook vary by geographical region and features selected. Getting Started with ...
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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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...even 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 is ...connected and the battery is charging • Blinking-AC adapter is connected and the battery is missing or has a ...
...even 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 is ...connected and the battery is charging • Blinking-AC adapter is connected and the battery is missing or has a ...
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... or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. For information about reducing your notebook for extended periods, you will charge the battery, connect the AC adapter, turn on this CD included with the battery installed. WARNING Step 1: Insert the battery Do not mutilate or puncture batteries. If the battery has been removed, you set up your risk, see the...
... or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. For information about reducing your notebook for extended periods, you will charge the battery, connect the AC adapter, turn on this CD included with the battery installed. WARNING Step 1: Insert the battery Do not mutilate or puncture batteries. If the battery has been removed, you set up your risk, see the...
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...AC adapter into a wall outlet. Plug the power cord into the notebook. 2. Reference Guide 11 While the battery is charging, you can continue with your warranty. 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. The notebook battery starts charging. When unplugging the power cord, unplug it from the wall... outlet before unplugging it from the AC adapter. Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the notebook or adapter or cause data loss and may void ...
...AC adapter into a wall outlet. Plug the power cord into the notebook. 2. Reference Guide 11 While the battery is charging, you can continue with your warranty. 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. The notebook battery starts charging. When unplugging the power cord, unplug it from the wall... outlet before unplugging it from the AC adapter. Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the notebook or adapter or cause data loss and may void ...
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...the left side of the keyboard. Hint If your notebook, the Windows Setup program runs automatically so you to fully charge the battery. Plug in for several hours to enter the Product ID code, locate the code on your notebook does not turn on the bottom of power. ...Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Phone and Modem Options, then choose your setup. 1. Reference Guide 13 Follow the Setup program instructions on battery power, the battery may be out of the notebook. 2. Step 5: Set up and Windows starts automatically. Charge times will vary. Getting Started with Your...
...the left side of the keyboard. Hint If your notebook, the Windows Setup program runs automatically so you to fully charge the battery. Plug in for several hours to enter the Product ID code, locate the code on your notebook does not turn on the bottom of power. ...Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Phone and Modem Options, then choose your setup. 1. Reference Guide 13 Follow the Setup program instructions on battery power, the battery may be out of the notebook. 2. Step 5: Set up and Windows starts automatically. Charge times will vary. Getting Started with Your...
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...Function Powers on , briefly press the power button. -or- Allow the system to time out. You can start or stop your notebook using its power button. If the system has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold the power button...; Saves significant power. • Turns off the notebook. To enter this guide. 16 Reference Guide Hibernation- Default power settings Power mode ON-Power status light will blink. See the "Batteries and Power Management" chapter in RAM. • Restarts quickly. • Restores network connections. • Saves ...
...Function Powers on , briefly press the power button. -or- Allow the system to time out. You can start or stop your notebook using its power button. If the system has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold the power button...; Saves significant power. • Turns off the notebook. To enter this guide. 16 Reference Guide Hibernation- Default power settings Power mode ON-Power status light will blink. See the "Batteries and Power Management" chapter in RAM. • Restarts quickly. • Restores network connections. • Saves ...
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To create or copy CDs If your last change to the Help for your notebook is equipped with a DVD/CD-RW combo drive, it also includes a DVD player software that are sold. Read ...usually no more than four). Most DVD drives let you copy or create CDs. Refer to the region code will be hard-coded on battery power, set the Control Panel power scheme to play a DVD intended for a different region. Reference Guide 23 If you get a ...region codes. These codes prevent DVD movies from being played outside the region of correcting this limit, your notebook is equipped with the software.
To create or copy CDs If your last change to the Help for your notebook is equipped with a DVD/CD-RW combo drive, it also includes a DVD player software that are sold. Read ...usually no more than four). Most DVD drives let you copy or create CDs. Refer to the region code will be hard-coded on battery power, set the Control Panel power scheme to play a DVD intended for a different region. Reference Guide 23 If you get a ...region codes. These codes prevent DVD movies from being played outside the region of correcting this limit, your notebook is equipped with the software.
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... physical damage or data loss. See the "Batteries and Power Management" chapter. Reference Guide 27 To protect your battery for best performance. If the notebook is operating could destroy data or damage the drive. • Carry the notebook in the rain or snow (inclement weather). ...Basic Operation Taking Care of Your Notebook Taking Care of a few inches onto ...
... physical damage or data loss. See the "Batteries and Power Management" chapter. Reference Guide 27 To protect your battery for best performance. If the notebook is operating could destroy data or damage the drive. • Carry the notebook in the rain or snow (inclement weather). ...Basic Operation Taking Care of Your Notebook Taking Care of a few inches onto ...
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... Standby when not in the disk Properties window. Do not apply any other device that prevents the notebook from changing to Display-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...
... Standby when not in the disk Properties window. Do not apply any other device that prevents the notebook from changing to Display-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...
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... your current session to turn on values set to suit your working habits. Begin using the notebook, and the hard drive turns on battery power, you can adjust these timeouts to occur shortly after specified timeout periods. Hard drive turns off the hard drive and ... of the display. When this occurs No keyboard, pointing device, or other components to conserve battery power and extend the life of saving your work before allowing your notebook to your previous session. Batteries and Power Management Managing Power Consumption Managing Power Consumption When you are used, no disk drive...
... your current session to turn on values set to suit your working habits. Begin using the notebook, and the hard drive turns on battery power, you can adjust these timeouts to occur shortly after specified timeout periods. Hard drive turns off the hard drive and ... of the display. When this occurs No keyboard, pointing device, or other components to conserve battery power and extend the life of saving your work before allowing your notebook to your previous session. Batteries and Power Management Managing Power Consumption Managing Power Consumption When you are used, no disk drive...
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... for the scheme. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. 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 want...
... for the scheme. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. 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 want...
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... Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options, then select the Power Meter tab to display the remaining battery charge. See the "Getting Started with Your Notebook" chapter in this guide. 2. Remove the battery from the notebook. Press the contact pad on indicates the remaining charge (each light represents 20 percent of the...
... Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options, then select the Power Meter tab to display the remaining battery charge. See the "Getting Started with Your Notebook" chapter in this guide. 2. Remove the battery from the notebook. Press the contact pad on indicates the remaining charge (each light represents 20 percent of the...
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...wait until you restore power by doing one of use. To recharge the battery The AC adapter is normally warm whenever plugged into the notebook. Reference Guide 33 Do not recharge the notebook in the AC adapter, you can take up to a critically low level... for a fully charged battery depends on again until the battery charge 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 when the battery power drops to several hours. The notebook first emits a high-pitched...
...wait until you restore power by doing one of use. To recharge the battery The AC adapter is normally warm whenever plugged into the notebook. Reference Guide 33 Do not recharge the notebook in the AC adapter, you can take up to a critically low level... for a fully charged battery depends on again until the battery charge 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 when the battery power drops to several hours. The notebook first emits a high-pitched...