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Important safety information . . . .

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v

Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing

 

 

Conditions that require immediate action . . .

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v

CMOS)

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22

General safety guidelines

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vi

Replacing the cover and connecting the cables. .

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23

Service

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vi

Chapter 2. Using the Setup Utility . .

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25

Power cords and power adapters . . . .

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Extension cords and related devices . . .

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Starting the Setup Utility program

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25

Plugs and outlets

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. viii

Viewing and changing settings

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25

Batteries

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Using passwords

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25

Heat and product ventilation

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User Password

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25

CD and DVD drive safety

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Administrator Password

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26

Additional safety information

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. x

Selecting a startup device

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27

Lithium battery notice

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. x

Selecting a temporary startup device . . . .

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27

Modem safety information

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. xi

Changing the startup device sequence . . .

. 27

Laser compliance statement

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. xi

Exiting from the Setup Utility program . . . .

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27

Power supply statement

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Overview

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Appendix A. Updating system

 

 

programs

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29

Information resources

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System program

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29

 

 

 

 

Chapter 1. Installing options . . . .

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1

Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette . . .

. 29

 

 

 

Features

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1

Appendix B. Cleaning the mouse . .

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Available options

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4

Cleaning an optical mouse

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31

Specifications

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5

Cleaning a mouse with a ball

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31

Supported operating positions

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6

 

 

 

Tools required

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6

Appendix C. Manual modem

 

 

Handling static-sensitive devices

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6

 

 

commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Installing external options

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7

Basic AT commands

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33

Locating controls and connectors on the front of

 

 

 

 

Extended AT commands

. 35

your computer

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7

MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands

. 36

Locating connectors on the rear of your computer

8

Fax Class 1 commands

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37

Obtaining device drivers

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9

Fax Class 2 commands

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37

Removing the cover

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10

Voice commands

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38

Locating components

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11

 

 

 

Accessing system board components . . . .

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. 12

Appendix D. Notices

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41

Identifying parts on the system board . . .

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. 13

Installing memory

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18

Television output notice

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42

Installing PCI adapters

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19

Trademarks

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42

Security features

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20

 

 

 

Padlock

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21

Index

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43

Password protection

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21

 

 

 

Changing the battery

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21

 

 

 

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