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Notebook PC User Manual
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Chapter 1:
Introducing the Notebook PC
About This User’s Manual
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Notes for This Manual
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Safety Precautions
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Preparing your Notebook PC
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Chapter 2:
Knowing the parts
Top Side
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Bottom Side
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Right Side
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Left Side
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Front Side
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Chapter 3:
Getting Started
Power System
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Using AC Power
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Using Battery Power
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Battery Care
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Powering ON the Notebook PC
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The Power-On Self Test (POST)
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Checking Battery Power
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Charging the Battery Pack
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Power Options
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Power Management Modes
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Sleep and Hibernate
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Thermal Power Control
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Switchable Graphics Technology
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Special Keyboard Functions
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Colored Hot Keys
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Microsoft Windows Keys
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Multimedia Control Keys
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Switches and Status Indicators
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Switches
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