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2.6 Storage................................................................................................... 2-20
2.6.1 Hard Disk...................................................................................2-20
2.6.2 Module Bay................................................................................2-20
2.7 Ports ....................................................................................................... 2-23
2.7.1 Left Panel Ports......................................................................... 2-23
2.7.2 Rear Panel Ports....................................................................... 2-26
2.8 Audio.......................................................................................................2-28
2.8.1 Built-in Speakers and Microphone.............................................2-28
2.8.2 Controlling the Audio..................................................................2-29
2.9 Communications..................................................................................... 2-30
2.9.1 Serial Infrared............................................................................ 2-30
2.9.2 Fax/Data Modem....................................................................... 2-31
2.10 Securing your Notebook......................................................................... 2-32
2.10.1 Security Notch............................................................................2-32
2.10.2 System Resource Lock..............................................................2-32
3Power3.1 Battery Power........................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.1 Battery Pack Characteristics........................................................3-2
3.1.2 Removing and Installing the Battery Pack................................... 3-3
3.1.3 Charging the Battery....................................................................3-4
3.1.4 Checking the Battery Level..........................................................3-5
3.1.5 Optimizing Battery Life.................................................................3-7
3.1.6 Battery Low Condition..................................................................3-8