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... a fire. They may be connected to the Telecommunication Network through a line cord that meets the requirements 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: • Do not use...
... a fire. They may be connected to the Telecommunication Network through a line cord that meets the requirements 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: • Do not use...
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... 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 17 To use the TouchPad 18 To use the function... insert or remove a CD or DVD 22 To play DVD movies 23 To create or copy CDs 23 Securing Your Notebook 24 To set up password protection 24 To lock your notebook 24 To attach a security cable 25 To protect against viruses 25 To lock the hard drive 26 Reference Guide vii
... 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 17 To use the TouchPad 18 To use the function... insert or remove a CD or DVD 22 To play DVD movies 23 To create or copy CDs 23 Securing Your Notebook 24 To set up password protection 24 To lock your notebook 24 To attach a security cable 25 To protect against viruses 25 To lock the hard drive 26 Reference Guide vii
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... To safeguard your data 28 To extend the life of the display 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...and off 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 IEEE...
... To safeguard your data 28 To extend the life of the display 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...and off 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 IEEE...
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... 70 Infrared problems 70 Keyboard and pointing device problems 71 Local 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 settings using BIOS Setup utility 87 Reinstalling and Updating Software 88...
... 70 Infrared problems 70 Keyboard and pointing device problems 71 Local 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 settings using BIOS Setup utility 87 Reinstalling and Updating Software 88...
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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...DVD, or other drive 12 PS/2 port 2 Reference Guide Front panel and right panel components 1 Notebook open/close latch 2 One-Touch buttons 3 Keyboard status lights 4 Power button: turns the notebook on and off 5 TouchPad, scroll pad, Click buttons, and an on-off button 6 Main ...
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...DVD, or other drive 12 PS/2 port 2 Reference Guide Front panel and right panel components 1 Notebook open/close latch 2 One-Touch buttons 3 Keyboard status lights 4 Power button: turns the notebook on and off 5 TouchPad, scroll pad, Click buttons, and an on-off button 6 Main ...
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.../close latch 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 ...
.../close latch 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 ...
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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...
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...
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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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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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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 Caps Lock ... following diagram shows the main status lights on (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...
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 Caps Lock ... following diagram shows the main status lights on (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...
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Num Lock must also be for the numeric keys. Reference Guide 9 Otherwise, cursor control is active. (The Keypad Lock must also be on an external keyboard). The embedded keypad is active. 2 Num Lock On. Num Lock is active (as marked on to use the embedded keypad.) 3 Keypad Lock On. Caps Lock is active (Fn+F8). Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the keyboard locks. 1 Caps Lock On.
Num Lock must also be for the numeric keys. Reference Guide 9 Otherwise, cursor control is active. (The Keypad Lock must also be on an external keyboard). The embedded keypad is active. 2 Num Lock On. Num Lock is active (as marked on to use the embedded keypad.) 3 Keypad Lock On. Caps Lock is active (Fn+F8). Getting Started with Your Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the keyboard locks. 1 Caps Lock On.
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...using it for the first time, you should use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with your notebook. When you set up your notebook for extended periods, you should install it latches. 10 Reference Guide WARNING Step 1: Insert the battery Do not mutilate...compartment, then slide the battery in fire, or they can reduce the risk of properly. Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook WARNING Improper use it with the battery installed. Rechargeable batteries must be recycled or disposed of ergonomic injury. Insert...
...using it for the first time, you should use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with your notebook. When you set up your notebook for extended periods, you should install it latches. 10 Reference Guide WARNING Step 1: Insert the battery Do not mutilate...compartment, then slide the battery in fire, or they can reduce the risk of properly. Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook WARNING Improper use it with the battery installed. Rechargeable batteries must be recycled or disposed of ergonomic injury. Insert...
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Plug the power cord into the notebook. 2. 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). The notebook battery starts charging. While the battery is charging..., you can continue with your warranty. 1. Reference Guide 11 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 ...
Plug the power cord into the notebook. 2. 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). The notebook battery starts charging. While the battery is charging..., you can continue with your warranty. 1. Reference Guide 11 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 ...
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For details about using the modem, see "Using the Modem" later in this guide. 12 Reference Guide Plug the other end of the telephone cord into a telephone jack. 3. Make sure the telephone line is an analog line, sometimes called a data line. (Do not use a digital line.) 2. Connect the telephone cord (RJ-11) into the RJ-11 modem jack on the notebook. Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Step 3: Connect a phone line 1.
For details about using the modem, see "Using the Modem" later in this guide. 12 Reference Guide Plug the other end of the telephone cord into a telephone jack. 3. Make sure the telephone line is an analog line, sometimes called a data line. (Do not use a digital line.) 2. Connect the telephone cord (RJ-11) into the RJ-11 modem jack on the notebook. Getting Started with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Step 3: Connect a phone line 1.
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... 5: Set up and Windows starts automatically. Reference Guide 13 Plug in for several hours to enter the Product ID code, locate the code on the notebook Press the power button above the left side of the keyboard. Leave the AC adapter plugged in the AC adapter, then press the power button... again. Follow the Setup program instructions on its hard drive. If the program prompts you turn on when operating on your notebook, the Windows Setup program runs automatically so you can customize your country or region. Getting Started with Your...
... 5: Set up and Windows starts automatically. Reference Guide 13 Plug in for several hours to enter the Product ID code, locate the code on the notebook Press the power button above the left side of the keyboard. Leave the AC adapter plugged in the AC adapter, then press the power button... again. Follow the Setup program instructions on its hard drive. If the program prompts you turn on when operating on your notebook, the Windows Setup program runs automatically so you can customize your country or region. Getting Started with Your...
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...want to use other components. • Maintains current session in this mode Briefly press the power button. Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook Operating Your Notebook You can also customize the way these power modes work. OFF-Power status light will blink. Select Start > Turn Off Computer ...> Turn Off. Powers off the notebook. • Saves significant power. • Turns off the notebook. Allow the system to time out. You can start or stop your notebook using its power button. See the "Batteries and Power Management" chapter in RAM...
...want to use other components. • Maintains current session in this mode Briefly press the power button. Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook Operating Your Notebook You can also customize the way these power modes work. OFF-Power status light will blink. Select Start > Turn Off Computer ...> Turn Off. Powers off the notebook. • Saves significant power. • Turns off the notebook. Allow the system to time out. You can start or stop your notebook using its power button. See the "Batteries and Power Management" chapter in RAM...
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... press the reset button on the bottom of the port replicator. Use the arrow keys to display the Boot menu. 3. See "Configuring Your Notebook" in the "Troubleshooting and Maintenance" chapter in this guide. When the logo screen appears, press ESC to select the boot device, then press... ENTER. If you want to restart. Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook To reset the notebook Occasionally, you may find that Windows or the notebook has stopped responding and will be lost. If this happens, try the following procedures in this order: ...
... press the reset button on the bottom of the port replicator. Use the arrow keys to display the Boot menu. 3. See "Configuring Your Notebook" in the "Troubleshooting and Maintenance" chapter in this guide. When the logo screen appears, press ESC to select the boot device, then press... ENTER. If you want to restart. Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook To reset the notebook Occasionally, you may find that Windows or the notebook has stopped responding and will be lost. If this happens, try the following procedures in this order: ...
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The scroll pad scrolls vertically to avoid moving the pointer accidentally, such as by touching the pad while typing. The indicator light turns off when you can turn off button and indicator light. 4 Scroll pad. The Click buttons work like the left and right buttons on a standard mouse. 2 TouchPad (touch-sensitive pointing device). 3 TouchPad on -off button so you turn off the TouchPad to display the contents of the active window. 18 Reference Guide Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook To use the TouchPad The TouchPad includes an on -off the TouchPad. 1 Click buttons.
The scroll pad scrolls vertically to avoid moving the pointer accidentally, such as by touching the pad while typing. The indicator light turns off when you can turn off button and indicator light. 4 Scroll pad. The Click buttons work like the left and right buttons on a standard mouse. 2 TouchPad (touch-sensitive pointing device). 3 TouchPad on -off button so you turn off the TouchPad to display the contents of the active window. 18 Reference Guide Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook To use the TouchPad The TouchPad includes an on -off the TouchPad. 1 Click buttons.