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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Setting up the Hardware
4
Inserting a Battery Pack
5
Opening the Notebook
6
Connecting the Notebook to External Power
7
Charging a New Battery Pack
8
Turning on the Notebook
9
Setting up the Software
10
Installing Optional Software
11
Turning off the Notebook
12
Protecting the Notebook against Viruses
13
Using the Notebook Safely
14
2 Hardware
17
Display
18
Startup
18
Top
19
Touchpad
19
Hardware
19
Keys and Antenna
20
Power Controls
21
Lights
22
Audio Buttons and Speakers
23
Front Panel
24
Rear Panel
25
Connectors and Jacks
25
Vent
26
Left Side
27
Right Side
28
Underside
29
Bays and Memory Compartment
29
Docking Connector and Vents
30
Labels
31
Additional Standard Components
32
Cables and Cord
32
Adapters and Battery Pack
33
Restoration and Documentation Cds
34
3 Keyboard
35
Touchpad
36
Identifying Touchpad Components
36
Using the Touchpad
37
Setting Touchpad Preferences
37
Hotkeys
38
Identifying Hotkeys
38
Hotkey Quick Reference
39
Hotkey Procedures
39
Hotkey Commands
40
Keypad
42
Turning the Keypad on and off
43
Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys
43
4 Power
45
Understanding Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown
46
Standby
46
Hibernation
46
Shutdown
47
Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown
48
Procedures
49
Identifying Power Controls and Indicators
49
Turning the Notebook or Display on or off
50
Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures
50
Initiating or Resuming from Standby
51
Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation
52
Using Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown
49
Setting Power Control Preferences
53
Using Battery Power
54
Identifying the Battery and Power/Standby
54
Lights
54
Switching between Battery and External Power
55
Charging a Battery Pack
55
Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack
56
Obtaining Accurate Charge Information
56
Managing Low-Battery Conditions
57
Calibrating a Battery Pack
58
When to Calibrate
58
How to Calibrate
58
Charging the Battery Pack
58
Discharging the Battery Pack
58
Recharging the Battery Pack
60
Storing a Battery Pack
60
Battery Conservation Settings and Procedures
61
Replacing a Battery Pack
62
Recycling or Disposing of a Used Battery Pack
63
5 Drives and Drive Media
65
Understanding Drive and Drive Media Terms
66
Caring for Drives and Drive Media
67
Multimedia
68
Adding a Drive to the System
68
Using the IDE Drive Light
68
Inserting or Removing a Disc
69
Inserting a Disc
69
Removing a Disc (with Power)
70
Removing a Disc (Without Power)
71
Playing a Disc
72
Displaying Media Contents
72
Protecting Playback
73
Observing the Copyright Warning
73
Communications
102
Setting up an Infrared Transmission
103
Avoiding Standby While Using Infrared
104
8 Hardware Options and Upgrades
105
Connecting a Powered Device
106
Connecting a USB Device
106
Using a PC Card
107
Selecting a PC Card
107
Configuring a PC Card
108
Inserting a PC Card
108
Stopping and Removing a PC Card
109
Using an SD Card or MMC
110
Using the SD Card Light
110
Inserting an SD Card or MMC
111
Removing an SD Card or MMC
112
Disabling or Restarting an SD Card or MMC
112
Increasing Memory
113
Displaying Memory Information
113
Removing or Inserting a Memory Module
114
Connecting an Optional Cable Lock
119
9 Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities
121
Software Updates
121
Updating Software
122
Preparing for a Software Update
122
Accessing Notebook Product Information
122
Accessing Notebook Rom Information
123
Downloading and Installing an Update
124
Downloading a Rom Update
124
Backing up and Restoring Data
127
Setting a System Restore Point
127
Restoring to a System Restore Point
127
Repairing or Reinstalling the Operating System
128
Repairing the Operating System
128
Reinstalling the Operating System
129
Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other
130
Software
130
Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System
131
Using the Setup Utility
131
Opening the Setup Utility
131
Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility
132
Restoring Setup Utility Default Settings
132
Exiting the Setup Utility
132
Using the Support Utilities
133
Using the Help and Support Window
133
Using Support Telephone Numbers
134
Preparing to Call Technical Support
134
Specifications
135
Notebook Dimensions
135
Operating Environment
135
Rated Input Power
136
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Language
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