Contents

4. Using the Notebook PC .........................................................................

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Models with Sonoma chipset ..............................................................................

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Operating System ....................................................................................................

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Support Software.................................................................................................

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Pointing Device ........................................................................................................

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Using the Touchpad .............................................................................................

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Touchpad Usage Illustrations ..............................................................................

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Caring for the Touchpad ......................................................................................

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Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA) .........................................................................

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Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) ...........................................................................

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Storage Devices.......................................................................................................

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PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket .................................................................................

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Optical Drive ........................................................................................................

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Hard Disk Drive ...................................................................................................

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Flash Memory Card Reader ................................................................................

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Modem Connection .............................................................................................

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Fast-Ethernet Connection ...................................................................................

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Power Management Modes .....................................................................................

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Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance........................................................

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ACPI ....................................................................................................................

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Suspend Mode ....................................................................................................

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Power Savings ....................................................................................................

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Power State Summary ........................................................................................

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Thermal Power Control .......................................................................................

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Stand by and Hibernate.......................................................................................

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Multimedia Connections...........................................................................................

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Multimedia Remote Controller (in selected models) ...........................................

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Multimedia Card-Sized Remote Controller (in selected models) ........................

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Appendix .....................................................................................................

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Optional Accessories ...............................................................................................

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Glossary ...................................................................................................................

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Declarations and Safety Statements .......................................................................

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Notebook PC Information.........................................................................................

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