Contents

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

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

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

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Automatic Touchpad Disabling (on selected models) ..........................................

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

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ExpressCard.........................................................................................................

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

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

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

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Connections..............................................................................................................

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

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Network Connection.............................................................................................

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Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models)..................................................

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Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models)..........................................

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Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models).........................................

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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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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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