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nal P
ointing De
vice
Chapter 3 Peripherals and Options
51
External Ser
ial Mouse
If you use a serial mouse, plug it into the serial port.
To enable the serial mouse, use the Add New Hardwar
e tool
in the Windows Control Panel.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Notices
5
Fcc Notice
5
Important Safety Instructions
8
Laser Compliance Statement
11
Year 2000 Compliance Statement
13
Preface
15
Connecting the Computer
16
Getting Help Online
18
Accessing Online Help
18
Support Information
19
Care and Maintenance
20
Taking Care of Your Ac Adapter
20
Taking Care of Your Computer
20
Cleaning and Servicing
21
Taking Care of Your Battery Pack
21
1 Getting Familiar with Your Computer
23
Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with Your Computer
23
Features
25
Display
27
Indicators
29
Keyboard
31
Lock Keys
31
Special Keys
31
Embedded Numeric Keypad
32
Windows Keys
33
The Euro Symbol
34
Hotkeys
35
Keyboard Ergonomics
38
Touchpad
39
Touchpad Basics
39
Storage
41
Floppy Drive
41
Hard Disk
41
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive
42
Ports
43
Front Ports
43
Left Port
44
Fast Infrared
45
Rear Ports
46
PC Card Slots
47
Right Ports
47
Universal Serial Bus
47
Fax/Data Modem
49
Audio
50
Securing Your Computer
53
Security Notch
53
2 Operating on Battery Power
55
Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power
55
Battery Pack
56
Battery Pack Characteristics
56
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
57
Charging Modes
58
Charging the Battery
58
Checking the Battery Level
59
Optimizing Battery Life
59
Using the Windows Battery Meter
59
Battery-Low Warning
60
Power Management
62
Display Standby Mode
62
Power Management Modes
62
Hard Disk Standby Mode
63
Standby Mode
63
Hibernation Mode
64
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
66
Advanced Power Management
66
3 Peripherals and Options
67
Chapter 3 Peripherals and Options
67
External Monitor
68
Using Dual Display
68
Enabling Dual Display
69
External Keyboard
70
External Keypad
71
External Pointing Device
72
External PS/2 Mouse
72
External Serial Mouse
73
Printer
74
Audio Devices
75
Port Replicator
76
PC Cards
77
USB Devices
78
Miscellaneous Options
79
AC Adapter
79
Additional Power Packs
79
Battery Pack
79
Cables
79
PS/2 Y-Bridge Cable
79
File Transfer Cable
80
Key Component Upgrades
81
Memory Configurations
81
Memory Upgrade
81
Installing Memory
82
Hard Disk Upgrade
83
4 Moving with Your Computer
85
Chapter 4 Moving with Your Computer
85
Disconnecting from the Desktop
86
Moving Around
87
Preparing the Computer
87
What to Bring to Long Meetings
87
What to Bring to Short Meetings
87
Taking the Computer Home
88
Preparing the Computer
88
Special Considerations
88
What to Bring with You
88
Setting up a Home Office
89
Traveling with the Computer
90
Preparing the Computer
90
Special Considerations
90
What to Bring with You
90
Traveling Internationally with the Computer
91
Preparing the Computer
91
Special Considerations
91
What to Bring with You
91
5 Software
93
Chapter 5 Software
93
System Software
94
Sleep Manager
95
Accessing the Sleep Manager
96
Create
98
Sleep Manager Functions
98
Exit
100
Minimize
100
Remove
100
Notebook Manager
102
Information Viewer
103
Post
104
Boot Sequence
105
Password
106
Setting the Power-On Password
107
Setting the Setup Password
108
Power Management
109
Display Device
111
BIOS Utility
113
Navigating the BIOS Utility
113
System Information
114
Basic System Configuration
116
Startup Configuration
117
Onboard Devices Configuration
119
System Security
121
Setting a Password
122
Changing a Password
123
Password Icons
123
Removing a Password
123
Power Management
125
Load Default Settings
127
6 Troubleshooting
129
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
129
Frequently-Asked Questions
130
Error Messages
135
Troubleshooting Tips
138
Online Services
139
Appendix A Specifications
141
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Model
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Category
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Language
English
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