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Using USB legacy support USB legacy support (enabled by default) permits the following actions: ● Using a USB keyboard, mouse, or hub connected to a USB port on the computer during startup or in an MS-DOS-based program or utility ● Starting or restarting from an optional external MultiBay or an optional USB bootable device USB legacy support is enabled at the factory. To disable or enable USB legacy support: 1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = ROM Based Setup" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Device configurations, and then press enter. 3. Use the arrow keys to enable or disable USB legacy support, and then press f10. 4. To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit. Then, follow the on-screen instructions. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts. Using an eSATA device An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive. Some eSATA devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions. These instructions may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site. NOTE: The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device. Connecting an eSATA device CAUTION: To prevent damage to an eSATA port connector, use minimal force to connect an eSATA device. To connect an eSATA device to the computer: 1. Plug in the power to the eSATA external device. 58 Chapter 6 External devices

Section	Page
Features	11
Identifying hardware	11
Top components	11
TouchPad	11
Lights	12
Buttons, speakers, switches, and fingerprint reader (select models only)	13
Keys	15
Front components	16
Right-side components	16
Left-side components	17
Bottom components	19
Display	19
Wireless antennas (select models only)	20
Additional hardware components	22
Identifying the labels	22
Pointing devices and keyboard	24
Using pointing devices	24
Setting pointing device preferences	24
Connecting an external mouse	24
Using the keyboard	24
Using hotkeys	24
Initiating Sleep	25
Decreasing screen brightness	25
Increasing screen brightness	25
Switching the screen image	26
Opening the default e-mail application	26
Opening the default Web browser	26
Muting speaker sound	26
Decreasing speaker sound	26
Increasing speaker sound	26
Playing the previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD	26
Playing, pausing, or resuming an audio CD or a DVD	26
Playing the next track or section of an audio CD or a DVD	27
Using the embedded numeric keypad	27
Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad	27
Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad	27
Using an optional external numeric keypad	27
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	27
Multimedia	29
Multimedia features	29
Identifying your multimedia components	29
Adjusting the volume	30
Multimedia software	31
Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software	32
Installing multimedia software from a disc	32
Audio	32
Connecting external audio devices	32
Checking your audio functions	33
Video	33
Connecting an external monitor or projector	33
Using the external monitor port	33
Using the HDMI port	34
Optical drive (select models only)	35
Using optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs)	35
Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs)	36
CD-R discs	36
CD-RW discs	36
DVD±R discs	37
DVD±RW discs	37
LightScribe DVD+R discs	37
Blu-ray Discs (BDs)	37
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD	37
Observing the copyright warning	38
Copying a CD or DVD	38
Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD)	38
The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD	39
Webcam	40
Power management	41
Setting power options	41
Using power-saving states	41
Initiating and exiting Suspend	41
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	41
Using the Power icon	42
Using power management	42
Viewing the current power management settings	42
Changing the current power management settings	42
Using external AC power	42
Connecting the AC adapter	43
Using battery power	43
Inserting or removing the battery	44
Charging a battery	45
Maximizing battery discharge time	46
Managing low battery levels	46
Identifying low battery levels	46
Resolving a low battery level	46
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	46
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available	47
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	47
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	47
Calibrating a battery	47
Step 1: Fully charge the battery	47
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Suspend	48
Step 3: Discharge the battery	48
Step 4: Fully recharge the battery	48
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Suspend	49
Conserving battery power	49
Storing a battery	49
Disposing of a used battery	49
Replacing the battery	50
Testing an AC adapter	50
Shutting down the computer	50
Drives	52
Handling drives	52
Using external drives	52
Using optional external devices	53
Replacing the hard drive	53
External devices	67
Using a USB device	67
Connecting a USB device	67
Removing a USB device	67
Using USB legacy support	68
Using an eSATA device	68
Connecting an eSATA device	68
Stopping and removing an eSATA device	69
Using external drives	69
Using optional external devices	69
External media cards	71
Using Media Card Reader cards	71
Inserting a digital card	71
Removing a digital card	72
Using ExpressCards (select models only)	72
Configuring an ExpressCard	72
Inserting an ExpressCard	72
Removing an ExpressCard	73
Memory modules	75
Adding or replacing memory modules	75
Security	86
Protecting the computer	86
Using passwords	86
Setting passwords in the operating system	87
Setting passwords in Computer Setup	87
Setup password	87
Managing a setup password	88
Entering a setup password	88
Using Computer Setup DriveLock	88
Setting a DriveLock password	89
Entering a DriveLock password	89
Changing a DriveLock password	89
Removing DriveLock protection	90
Using Computer Setup security features	90
Securing system devices	90
Using Computer Setup stringent security	90
Setting stringent security	91
Removing stringent security	91
Viewing Computer Setup System Information	91
Using firewall software	92
Setting up automatic online updates	92
Installing a security cable	92
Computer Setup	94
Starting Computer Setup	94
Using Computer Setup	94
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup	94
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup	95
Computer Setup menus	95
File menu	95
Security menu	95
Diagnostics menu	96
System Configuration menu	97

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Using USB legacy support

USB legacy support (enabled by default) permits the following actions:

●

Using a USB keyboard, mouse, or hub connected to a USB port on the computer during startup or

in an MS-DOS-based program or utility

●

Starting or restarting from an optional external MultiBay or an optional USB bootable device

USB legacy support is enabled at the factory. To disable or enable USB legacy support:

Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing

f10

while the

“F10 = ROM Based Setup” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

Use the arrow keys to select

System Configuration

Device configurations

, and then press

enter

Use the arrow keys to enable or disable USB legacy support, and then press

f10

To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select

File

Save

Changes and Exit

. Then, follow the on-screen instructions.

Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.

Using an eSATA device

An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external

hard drive.

Some eSATA devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device.

For more information about device-specific software, refer to the software manufacturer’s instructions.

These instructions may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer’s Web site.

NOTE:

The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device.

Connecting an eSATA device

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to an eSATA port connector, use minimal force to connect an eSATA

device.

To connect an eSATA device to the computer:

Plug in the power to the eSATA external device.

Chapter 6

External devices