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Notebook PC User Manual
Table of Contents
Chapter 1:
Introducing the Notebook PC
About This User’s Manual
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6
Notes for This Manual
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6
Safety Precautions
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7
Preparing your Notebook PC
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11
Chapter 2:
Knowing the parts
Top Side
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14
Bottom Side
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18
Right Side
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23
Left Side
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26
Rear Side
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28
Front Side
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29
Chapter 3:
Getting Started
Power System
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32
Using AC Power
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32
Using Battery Power
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34
Battery Care
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36
Powering ON the Notebook PC
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37
The Power-On Self Test (POST)
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37
Checking Battery Power
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39
Charging the Battery Pack
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40
Power Options
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41
Power Management Modes
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43
Sleep and Hibernate
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43
Thermal Power Control
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45
Special Keyboard Functions
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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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51
Switches
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Status Indicators
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