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Display screen

The LCD screen displays high-contrast text and

 

 

graphics. The computer’s WXGA screen consists

 

 

of 1280 × 800 pixels. Refer to Display Controller

 

 

and Modes in Appendix B.

 

 

When the computer operates on the AC Adaptor

 

 

the display screen’s image will be somewhat

 

 

brighter than when it operates on battery power.

 

 

The lower brightness level is intended to save

 

 

battery power.

 

 

 

 

Stereo speakers

The speakers emit sound generated by your

 

 

software as well as audio alarms, such as,

 

 

generated by the system.

 

 

 

Keep foreign objects out of the speakers. Never allow metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, to enter the PC or keyboard. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause PC damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Front operation

Eleven buttons are available for use:

button (eleven

TV, CD/DVD, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous, Next,

buttons)

Record, Brightness down, Brightness up, DOLBY,

 

TV-out.

 

These buttons allow you to manage Audio/Video,

 

run applications and access utilities.

 

Refer to Chapter 8, Using the Remote Controller,

 

Front operation button and QosmioPlayer for

 

details.

 

 

Power button

Press the power button to turn the computer’s

 

power on and off.

 

 

Touch Pad

A Touch Pad located in the palm rest is used to

 

control the on-screen pointer. Refer to the Using

 

the Touch Pad section in Chapter 4, Operating

 

Basics.

 

 

Touch Pad control

Control buttons below the Touch Pad let you

buttons

select menu items or manipulate text and

 

graphics designated by the on-screen pointer.

 

 

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