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Regional Playback Information ......................................................................... 45
Region Definitions............................................................................................. 45
Listening to Audio CD ....................................................................................... 46
Optional External Connections .............................................................................. 47
PC Card (PCMCIA) Sockets .................................................................................. 48
32-bit CardBus Support .................................................................................... 48
Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA) ...................................................................... 49
Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) ......................................................................... 49
Modem and Network Connections......................................................................... 50
Modem Connection........................................................................................... 50
Network Connection ......................................................................................... 51
IR Wireless Communication .................................................................................. 52
Guidelines for using IR communication ............................................................ 52
Enabling Infrared .............................................................................................. 52
AC Power System.................................................................................................. 53
Battery Power System ........................................................................................... 53
Charging the Battery Pack ................................................................................ 53
Using Battery Power ......................................................................................... 54
Power Management Modes ................................................................................... 55
Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance ..................................................... 55
APM and ACPI .................................................................................................. 55
Suspend Mode.................................................................................................. 55
Standby Mode................................................................................................... 56
Power State Summary ...................................................................................... 56
Thermal Power Control ..................................................................................... 57
System Memory Expansion ................................................................................... 57
Processor Upgrades .............................................................................................. 57
Hard Disk Drive...................................................................................................... 58
Important Handling Note ................................................................................... 58
Removing the Hard Disk Drive ......................................................................... 58
Securing Your Notebook PC .................................................................................. 59
Other Security Products.................................................................................... 59
Vehicle/Air Power Adapter (Optional) .................................................................... 60
Features............................................................................................................ 60
Usage ............................................................................................................... 60
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