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Introducing the Notebook PC
About This User’s Manual
You are reading the Notebook PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information on the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of this
User’s Manuals:
1. Introducing the Notebook PC
Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User’s Manual.
2. Knowing the Parts
Gives you information on the Notebook PC’s components.
3. Getting Started
Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC.
4. Using the Notebook PC
Gives you information on using the Notebook PC’s components.
5. Appendix
Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information.
Notes For This Manual
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(MAC) or “Arial” (Windows™). A few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this guide that you should be aware of in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely. These notes have different degrees of importance as described below:
WARNING! Information to prevent damage to components, damage to data, or personal injury.
TIP: Tips and useful information for power (advanced) computer users.
CAUTION! Information on actions that must be avoided to prevent damage to components, damage to data, or personal injury.
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Table of contents
- 11 1. Introducing the Notebook PC
- 12 About This User’s Manual
- 12 Notes For This Manual
- 13 2. Knowing the Parts
- 14 Top Side
- 16 Bottom Side
- 18 Left Side
- 19 Right Side
- 20 Rear Side
- 23 3. Getting Started
- 24 Using the Battery Pack
- 24 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
- 25 Charging the Battery Pack
- 25 Battery Care
- 25 Operating Systems
- 25 Support Software
- 26 Power Connection
- 27 Powering ON The Notebook PC
- 27 The Power-On Self Test (POST)
- 28 Power Management - “Stand By” & “Hibernate
- 29 Restarting or Rebooting
- 29 Powering OFF the Notebook PC
- 30 Using the Keyboard
- 30 Colored Hot Keys
- 31 Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators
- 31 Instant Launch Keys
- 32 Status Indicators
- 33 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad
- 33 Microsoft Windows™ Keys
- 34 Keyboard as Cursors
- 35 4. Using the Notebook PC
- 36 Pointing Device
- 36 Using the Touchpad
- 36 Touchpad Usage Illustrations
- 38 Caring for the Touchpad
- 39 Optical Drive
- 42 PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket
- 42 32-bit CardBus Support
- 43 Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA)
- 43 Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA)
- 44 Modem and Network Connections
- 44 Modem Connection
- 45 Network Connection
- 46 IR Wireless Communication
- 46 Guidelines for using IR communication
- 46 Enabling Infrared
- 47 AC Power System
- 47 Battery Power System
- 47 Charging the Battery Pack
- 48 Using Battery Power
- 49 Power Management Modes
- 49 Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance
- 49 Suspend Mode
- 49 Power Management Modes
- 49 Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance
- 49 Suspend Mode
- 50 Thermal Power Control
- 50 Power Savings
- 50 Power State Summary
- 50 Thermal Power Control
- 50 Power Savings
- 50 Power State Summary
- 51 Hard Disk Drive
- 51 Important Handling Note
- 51 Processor & Hard Disk Drive Upgrades
- 51 System Memory Expansion
- 51 Hard Disk Drive Upgrades
- 51 Processor Upgrades
- 51 System Memory Expansion
- 53 Appendix
- 54 Optional Acessories
- 54 PortBar (Optional)
- 54 Optional Accessories
- 54 PortBar
- 54 USB Hub
- 55 Wireless LAN Cardbus Card or USB
- 55 USB Flash Memory
- 55 USB Communication Cable
- 56 USB Floppy Disk Drive
- 56 USB Keyboard and Mouse
- 57 Optional Connections
- 57 Monitor Out Connection
- 57 External Audio Connections
- 58 USB Printer Connection
- 58 IEEE1394 Connection
- 58 Securing Your Notebook PC
- 59 Second Battery Pack (Optional)
- 60 Internal Modem Compliancy
- 62 Glossary
- 66 Notebook PC Information