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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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17
Right Side
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18
Left Side
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20
Chapter 3:
Getting Started
Power System
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24
Using AC Power
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24
Using Battery Power
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Battery Care
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26
Powering ON the Notebook PC
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27
The Power-On Self Test (POST)
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27
Checking Battery Power
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29
Charging the Battery Pack
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30
Power Options
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Power Management Modes
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33
Sleep and Hibernate
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33
Thermal Power Control
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34
Special Keyboard Functions
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35
Colored Hot Keys
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35
Microsoft Windows Keys
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Status Indicators
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Chapter 4:
Using the Notebook PC
Pointing Device
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40
Using the Touchpad
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Touchpad Usage Illustrations
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Caring for the Touchpad
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45
Automatic Touchpad Disabling
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45