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Contents
Main
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Contents
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Preface
Conventions
General information
Features
Platform
Display and graphics
Storage subsystem
Input devices
Audio
Communication
I/O Ports and devices
Security
Environment
Dimension and Weight
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Hardware specifications and configurations
CPU
BIOS
Controllers
Item Controller
Memory
Hard Disk Drive
Optical drive
LCD
Inverter Video subsystem
Keyboard
Pointing device Memory card reader
Cardbus ExpressCard
Audio
Wired LAN
Bluetooth
Wireless LAN
USB
Buttons/Indicators/Ports
Fingerprint reader
Camera
Fans
CPU Temperature (degrees C) Fan Speed (rpm) Acoustic Level (dBA)
Battery
Power supply
Power savings
ACPI mode Power Management
Notebook product tour
Front View
Left View
Right View
Rear View
Bottom View
Keyboard area
LCD panel
Using the status indicators
Indicator Icon Description
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Using the keyboard
Key types
Key type Icon Description
System key combinations
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Press and hold
, then press this system key... To...
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Using the fingerprint reader
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Using the EZ Pad touchpad
To... Do this...
Using the optional multimedia panel
Button Description
Using the webcam
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Button Icon Description
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BIOS Setup Utility
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Navigating the BIOS Setup Utility
BIOS Setup Utility screens
Main screen
The Information screen allows the user to view a summary of your notebook hardware information.
CHAPTER 2: System utilities
Advanced screen
The Advanced screen allows the user to configure advanced notebook features.
The table below describes the parameters found on this screen.
Parameter Description Format/Option
Security screen
Parameter Description Option
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Parameter Description Option
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CHAPTER 2: System utilities
Boot
Exit
The Exit screen contains options for leaving the BIOS Setup Utility and starting Windows.
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BIOS flash utility
Removing a password lock
Removing a HDD password lock
Clearing password check and BIOS recovery
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Clearing Password Check
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk
Steps for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk:
Steps for Creating the Crisis Disk in Windows XP/Vista
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Replacing notebook components
Preventing static electricity discharge
Tape
Preparing your work space
Tools required
Preparing the notebook
Removing the battery
Adding or replacing memory modules
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Replacing the main cooling assembly
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Replacing the processor
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Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card
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Replacing the CMOS battery
Replacing the hard drive
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Replacing the optical drive
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Replacing the keyboard cover
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Replacing the keyboard
Long screws
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Replacing the inverter
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Replacing the webcam
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Replacing the lid latches
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Replacing the LCD assembly
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Replacing the LCD panel
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Replacing the LCD panel hinges and bracket
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Replacing the LCD assembly lid
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Replacing the palm rest
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Replacing the touchpad board
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Replacing the touchpad button board
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Replacing the fingerprint reader
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Replacing the Bluetooth module
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Replacing the modem
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Replacing the speakers
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Replacing the system board and VGA cooling assembly
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Replacing the modem jack/USB board
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Replacing the fan(s)
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Diagnosing problems
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System test procedures
Testing the optical drive
Testing the keyboard or auxiliary input device
Testing the memory
Testing the power system
Check the power adapter
Check the battery pack
Testing the touchpad
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Power-On Self-Test (POST) error message
Index of error messages
Error codes
Error messages
Error Codes Error Messages
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No-beep error messages
No-beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence
Phoenix BIOS beep codes
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Code Beeps
Symptom-to-FRU error messages
Code Beeps
LCD
Power
ExpressCard Memory Sound
Power management
Devices
Keyboard and touchpad
Intermittent problems
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Undetermined problems
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Introduction
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FRU list
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APPENDIX B: Test compatible components
Introduction
Microsoft Windows V ista Environment T est
CRT Port Test
HDMI Port Test
USB Port Test
Headphone/Microphone Port Test
Express Card Test
APPENDIX B: Test compatible components
Bluetooth Device Test
Multimedia Card Test
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