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Notebook PC User Manual
Table of Contents
Chapter 1:
Introducing the Notebook PC
About This User’s Manual
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6
Notes for This Manual
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6
Safety Precautions
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7
Preparing your Notebook PC
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11
Chapter 2:
Knowing the parts
Top Side
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14
Bottom Side
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18
Right Side
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22
Left Side
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24
Rear Side
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28
Front Side
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29
Chapter 3:
Getting Started
Power System
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32
Using AC Power
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32
Using Battery Power
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34
Battery Care
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35
Powering ON the Notebook PC
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36
The Power-On Self Test (POST)
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36
Checking Battery Power
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38
Charging the Battery Pack
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39
Power Options
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40
Power Management Modes
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42
Sleep and Hibernate
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42
Thermal Power Control
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43
Special Keyboard Functions
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44
Colored Hot Keys
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44
Microsoft Windows Keys
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Extended Keyboard (on selected models)
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46
Multimedia Control Keys (on selected models)
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48
Switches and Status Indicators
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49
Switches
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