Contents

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

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

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

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

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Inserting an ExpressCard ....................................................................................

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Removing an 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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Network Connection ............................................................................................

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

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

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IR Wireless Communication (on selected models) .............................................

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

47

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

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

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

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Multimedia Connections (on selected models) ........................................................

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Audio/Video Remote Controller (on selected models) ........................................

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Card-Sized Remote Controller (on 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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