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Sleep Manager functions Notebook Manager Information Viewer POST Boot Sequence Password Power Management Display Device BIOS Utility Using the BIOS Utility System Information Basic System Settings Startup Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration System Security Power Management Load Default Settings 6 Troubleshooting Frequently-Asked Questions Troubleshooting tips Using PC-Doctor Online services Before you call Error messages Appendix A Specifications Index v 76 79 80 81 82 83 85 87 88 88 89 91 92 93 95 97 98 99 101 105 105 106 106 107 109 115

Section	Page
Cover	1
Table of Contents	3
Notices	7
Preface	13
Connecting the computer	13
Getting help and support	15
Care and maintenance	17
1 Getting familiar with your computer	19
Features	21
Display	23
Indicators	25
Keyboard	26
Special keys	26
Keyboard ergonomics	31
Touchpad	32
Touchpad basics	32
Storage	34
Hard disk	34
EasyLink Combo Drive	34
Ports	38
Left port	38
Rear ports	39
Right ports	42
Audio	45
Adjusting the volume	45
Enabling the 3D effect feature	45
Securing your computer	47
Security keylock notch	47
Passwords	47
2 Operating on battery power	51
Battery pack	53
Battery pack characteristics	53
Using a battery pack for the first time	53
Replacing the battery pack	54
Charging the battery	55
Checking the battery level	56
Optimizing battery life	56
Battery-low warning	57
Power management	59
Power management modes	60
Setting power management schemes	62
3 Peripherals and options	63
External monitor	65
Setting up dualview	65
Printer	66
External pointing device	67
External PS/2 mouse	67
External serial mouse	67
External USB mouse	68
External keyboard and keypad	69
Audio devices	70
PC Cards	71
USB devices	72
USB video capture kit - option	72
Mobile jacket	73
Miscellaneous options	74
Key component upgrades	76
Memory upgrade	76
Hard disk upgrade	77
4 Moving with your computer	79
Disconnecting from the desktop	81
Moving around	82
Preparing the computer	82
What to bring to short meetings	82
What to bring to long meetings	82
Taking the computer home	84
Preparing the computer	84
What to bring with you	84
Special considerations	84
Setting up a home office	85
Traveling with the computer	86
Preparing the computer	86
What to bring with you	86
Special considerations	86
Traveling internationally with the computer	87
Preparing the computer	87
What to bring with you	87
Special considerations	87
5 Software	89
Sleep Manager	92
Accessing the Sleep Manager	92
Sleep Manager functions	94
Notebook Manager	97
Information Viewer	98
POST	99
Boot Sequence	100
Password	101
Power Management	103
Display Device	105
BIOS Utility	106
Using the BIOS Utility	106
System Information	107
Basic System Settings	109
Startup Configuration	110
Onboard Devices Configuration	111
System Security	113
Power Management	115
Load Default Settings	116
6 Troubleshooting	117
Frequently-Asked Questions	119
Troubleshooting tips	123
Using PC-Doctor	123
Online services	124
Before you call	124
Error messages	125
Appendix A Specifications	127