The Grand Tour

Display screen

The LCD screen displays high-contrast text and

 

graphics. The available resolution depends on

 

the model. With XGA, you can change the

 

resolution between 800 × 600 and 1024 × 768

 

pixels. With SXGA, between 800 × 600 and 1400

 

× 1050 pixels. Refer to Display Controller and

 

Modes section in Appendix B.

 

When the computer operates on the AC adaptor

 

the LCD 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 low

 

battery condition, generated by the system.

 

 

AccuPoint control

Control buttons below the keyboard let you select

buttons

menu items or manipulate text and graphics

 

designated by the on-screen pointer. Refer to the

 

Using the AccuPoint section in Chapter 4,

 

Operating Basics.

 

 

AccuPoint

A pointer control device located in the center of

 

the keyboard is used to control the on-screen

 

pointer. Refer to the Using the AccuPoint 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.

 

 

Touch Pad

A Touch Pad located in the center of the palm

 

rest is used to control the on-screen pointer.

 

Refer to the Using the Touch Pad section in

 

Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

 

 

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