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Contents
Main
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First things first
Your guides
Basic care and tips for using your computer
Turning your computer on and off
Taking care of your computer
Taking care of your AC adapter
Taking care of your battery pack
Cleaning and servicing
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Contents
1 Getting familiar with your computer 1
2 Operating on battery power 29
3 Peripherals and options 37
4 Moving with your computer 51
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Left view
Right view
Rear view
Bottom view
Features
Performance
Multimedia
Connectivity
Human-centric design and ergonomics
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Display
Video performance
Simultaneous display
Indicators
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Keyboard
Special keys
Lock keys
The keyboard has four lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Embedded keypad
Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Hotkeys
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Touchpad
Touchpad basics
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Launch keys
To configure the launch keys and the applications they launch, see Easy Button on page 62.
Storage
Connectivity options
Ethernet and LAN
Fax/data modem
Audio
Adjusting the volume
Using the Audio DJ feature
Securing your computer
Security notch
Passwords
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Battery pack
Battery pack characteristics
Using a battery pack for the first time
Installing and removing the battery pack
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Charging the battery
Charging modes
Checking the battery level
Using the Windows battery meter
Optimizing battery life
Battery-low warning
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Power management
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External display devices
External monitor
External display with s-video input
Using simultaneous display
External input devices
External keyboard
External keypad
External pointing device
Printer
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Expansion devices
PC Card slots
Inserting a card
Ejecting a card
USB
Disconnecting USB devices
IEEE 1394
Disconnecting IEEE 1394 devices
Miscellaneous options
Key component upgrades
Memory upgrade
Installing memory
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Disconnecting from the desktop
Moving around
What to bring to short meetings
What to bring to long meetings
Taking the computer home
Setting up a home office
Traveling with the computer
Traveling internationally with the computer
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System software
Easy Button
E-Mail Detector
BIOS Setup Utility
Navigating the BIOS Setup Utility
Main
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System Devices
The System Devices screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices.
Security
Setting a password
Removing a password
Changing a password
Others
Boot
The table below describes these devices.
Exit
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
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Frequently-asked questions
I press the power switch, but the computer does not start or boot-up.
Nothing appears on the screen.
Image is not full-screen.
No audio from the computer.
External microphone does not work.
How do I eject the optical drive tray with the computer turned off?
The keyboard does not respond.
The floppy drive cannot access a diskette.
The CD or DVD drive cannot access a disc.
The printer does not work.
I want to set up my location to use the internal modem.
Why cant I charge my battery to 100% charged when it is 99-95%
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Error messages
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Microprocessor
Memory
Data storage
Display and video
Audio
Keyboard and pointing device
I/O ports
Weight and dimensions
Environment
Operating system
Power
Options
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FCC notice
Notice: Shielded cables
Notice: Peripheral devices
Caution
Modem notices
FCC
CTR 21
Important safety instructions
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Laser compliance statement
Lithium battery statement
Year 2000 compliance statement
LCD pixel statement
Macrovision copyright protection notice
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