Clevo D480V manual Introduction, Overview

1: Introduction

Overview

This manual covers the information you need to service or upgrade the D470V/D480V series notebook computer. Infor- mation about operating the computer (e.g. getting started, and the Setup utility) is in the User’s Manual. Information about drivers (e.g. VGA & audio) is also found in User’s Manual. That manual is shipped with the computer.

Operating systems (e.g. DOS, Windows 9x, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, OS/2 Warp, UNIX, etc.) have their own manuals as do application software (e.g. word processing and database programs). If you have questions about those programs, you should consult those manuals.

The D470V/D480V series notebook is designed to be upgradeable. See “Disassembly” on page 2 - 1 for a detailed de- scription of the upgrade procedures for each specific component. Please note the warning and safety information indi- cated by the “” symbol.

The balance of this chapter reviews the computer’s technical specifications and features.

Introduction

1.Introduction

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