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2 Knowing the Parts 4 Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors. Unlike desktop monitors, the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering, so it is easier on the eyes. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use plain water if necessary) to clean the display panel. 5 Instant Keys Instant keys allow you to launch frequently used applications with one push of a button. Details are described in section 3. 6 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. Push the switch once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC. The power switch only works when the display panel is opened. 7 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands. Two Windows function keys are provided to help ease navigation in the Windows operating system. 8 Stereo Speakers The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. The multi- media sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). Audio features are software controlled. 9 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation. 10 CIR (Consumer Infrared) Port ON/OFF TV MUSIC DVD/MENU PICTURES VIDEO RADIO SETUP MENU The consumer infrared (IrDA) communication port allows convenient wireless control of the BACK OK SELECT PLAY/PAUSE REW STOP FWD VOL CH provided multimedia software in selected models using the provided wireless remote control in MUTE RECORD FULL SCREEN JUMP selected models. 11 Status Indicators Status indicator details are described in section 3. 12 CD Player Control Buttons There are several CD control buttons integrated externally on the Notebook PC for convenient CD playing. The buttons activate and control your operating system's software audio player when the Notebook PC is ON. When your Notebook PC is OFF, the CD control buttons activate a hardware CD player function that allows you to listen to audio CDs without software. (See section 3 for more information). 13

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Knowing the Parts
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Touchpad and Buttons
The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse.
A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to
allow easy Windows or web navigation.
Power Switch
The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD.
Push
the
switch once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC. The power switch only works when the
display panel is opened.
Display Panel
The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an
active matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors.
Unlike desktop monitors, the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering, so
it is easier on the eyes. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use plain water if neces-
sary) to clean the display panel.
Keyboard
The keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be depressed)
and palm rest for both hands. Two Windows function keys are provided to help ease navigation in the
Windows operating system.
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Instant Keys
Instant keys allow you to launch frequently used applications with one push of a button. Details are
described in section 3.
Stereo Speakers
The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. The multi-
media sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound
(results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). Audio features are software controlled.
CIR (Consumer Infrared) Port
The consumer infrared (IrDA) communication port allows convenient wireless control of the
provided multimedia software in selected models using the provided wireless remote control in
selected models.
CD Player Control Buttons
There are several CD control buttons integrated externally on the Notebook PC for
convenient CD playing. The buttons activate and control your operating system’s software
audio player when the Notebook PC is ON. When your Notebook PC is OFF, the CD
control buttons activate a hardware CD player function that allows you to listen to audio
CDs without software.
(See section 3 for more information).
Status Indicators
Status indicator details are described in section 3.
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