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Reference Guide
Batteries and Power Management
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Managing Power Consumption
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How the notebook manages power automatically
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Using Battery Power
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To check battery status
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To respond to a low-battery warning
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To recharge the battery
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To get the most from your batteries
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Modem and Network Connections
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Using the Modem
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To change your modem settings
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Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)
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Making Wireless Network Connections (select models only)
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To prepare for connections
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To turn wireless communication on and off
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Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections (select models only)
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To turn Bluetooth communication on and off
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To prepare for Bluetooth connections
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To send or receive files using Bluetooth
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Add-On Devices
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Connecting External Devices
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Connecting PC Cards
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To insert or remove a PC Card
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To connect an audio device
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To use an external monitor
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To connect an IEEE 1394 device (select models only)
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To connect an infrared device (select models only)
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To use a port replicator (select models only)
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Installing Additional RAM (Memory)
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To install a RAM expansion module
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To remove a RAM expansion module
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Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
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To replace the hard disk drive
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To replace the hard disk drive holder
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To prepare a new hard disk drive
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Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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Troubleshooting Your Notebook
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Audio problems
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CD-ROM and DVD problems
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