Play, pause or resume an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f9)
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23
Stop an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f10)
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23
Play previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f11)
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23
Play next track or section of an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f12)
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23
Keypads
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24
Using the embedded numeric keypad
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24
Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad
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24
Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad
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25
Using an external numeric keypad
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25
Enabling or disabling num lock mode as you work
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25
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Power
Power control and light locations
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27
Power sources
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29
Connecting the AC adapter
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30
Standby and hibernation
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31
Standby
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31
Hibernation
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31
Initiating standby, hibernation or shutdown
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32
When you leave your work
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32
When a reliable power supply is unavailable
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32
When using wireless communication or readable or writable media (select
models only)
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33
Default power settings
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34
Turning the computer or display on or off
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34
Using emergency shutdown procedures
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34
Initiating or resuming from standby
.....................................................................................
35
Initiating or restoring from hibernation
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36
Power options
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37
Accessing Power Options Properties
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37
Displaying the Power Meter icon
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37
Setting or changing a power scheme
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38
Setting a security prompt
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38
Processor performance controls
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39
Battery packs
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40
Inserting or removing a battery pack
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40
Charging a battery pack
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41
Monitoring the charge of the battery pack
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42
Obtaining accurate charge information
..............................................
42
Displaying charge information on the screen
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42
Viewing charge displays
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42
Interpreting charge indicators
............................................
42
Managing low-battery conditions
.........................................................................................
43
Identifying low-battery conditions
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43
Low-battery condition
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43
Critical low-battery condition
..............................................................
43
Resolving low-battery conditions
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44
When external power is available
......................................................
44
When a charged battery pack is available
.........................................
44
When no power source is available
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44
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