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Section	Page
Contents	3
Introduction	8
Where Can I Find Information?	9
Printed Documents	9
Documents on the Documentation SuiteCD	10
Symbols and Graphics	13
Symbols	13
Graphics	13
Safety	14
Disconnecting Your Notebook from the PowerSource	14
Protecting Your Notebook During an ElectricalStorm	15
Your Notebook at a Glance	16
Front of Your Notebook	16
Common Features	17
Lower Front Panel	18
Easy Access Buttons and Lights	18
Function Keys	20
Left Panel	21
Components on Left Side	21
Right Panel	22
Components on Right Side with CD, DVD, CD-RW,orDVD/CD-RWDriveInstalled	22
Components on Right Side with Diskette Drive Installed	23
Back Panel	24
Components on Back	24
Underside	25
Components on Underside	25
QuikDock	26
QuikDock Features	26
Using Your Notebook	27
Power On!	28
Plugging and Unplugging AC Power	29
Turning Your Notebook On and Off	30
Using Battery Power	32
Optimizing Processor Speed	34
TouchPad	35
Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse	35
Tapping and Double-Tapping	36
Edge Motion	38
Display Options	39
Changing Resolution	39
Adjusting Brightness	41
Easy Access Buttons	43
Reprogramming the Easy Access Buttons	43
Storage Drives	44
Identifying Your Storage Drives	45
Using the Diskette Drive	46
Security	46
Using the Security Slot	46
Power-On Password	47
Common Tasks	49
S-Video Connection	50
Connecting and Enabling S-Video	50
Setting Up Your Television Format	52
Adjusting the Television Screen	53
Switching Between Displays	53
Anti-Virus Software	54
Using Anti-Virus Software	54
Recognizing a Computer Virus	55
Removing a Computer Virus	55
Software and Hardware	56
Adding and Removing Software	56
Installing Hardware Devices	58
Using the CD or DVD Drive	59
CD or DVD Drive	60
Inserting a Disc	60
Removing a Disc	61
Manually Ejecting a Disc	62
Modular Media Bay	63
Using the Modular Bay	63
Audio CDs and Video Discs	65
Playing Audio CDs	65
Playing Non-DVD Video Discs	67
DVDs	68
Using the DVD Player	68
On-Screen Controls	69
Setting the Play Features	74
Playing a DVD Movie on a TV	75
Identifying Your DVD Region Setting	76
Video Display Options	78
Showing and Hiding the DVD Panel	78
Zooming the View	78
CD-RW Basics	79
Installing Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 and DirectCD	79
Using Roxio Easy CD Creator 5	80
Preventing Buffer Underrun Errors	86
Accessing Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 User Information	87
Caring for Your Battery	88
Battery Care	89
Using the Battery	89
Storing the Battery	90
Recycling the Battery	91
Battery Calibration	92
Calibrating the Battery	92
Maximizing Battery Operating Time	95
Fixing a Low-Battery Condition	96
Power Management	98
Saving Energy	98
What is Power Management?	99
Service	101
Preventive Maintenance	102
Cleaning Your Notebook’s Exterior	102
Cleaning the Keyboard	103
Cleaning the Display Screen	104
Cleaning the TouchPad	104
Cleaning the External Mouse	105
Caring for Your Notebook	106
Backup Utilities	107
Using Backup Devices	107
Hard Disk Errors	108
Using ScanDisk	108
Using Disk Cleanup	109
Deleting Stored Files	110
Defragmenting Your Hard Drive	110
Hard Disk Space Management	111
Checking the Hard Disk Space	111
Deleting Unnecessary Files	112
Using the Recycle Bin	112
Regulatory Information	113
Solutions	114
Basic Solutions	115
Helpful Hints	115
Finding Solutions Quickly	116
Frequently Asked Questions	117
General Questions	117
Display Questions	120
Questions About Sound	121
Questions About Movies	121
Questions About Peripherals	122
Questions About Upgrades	122
Error Messages	123
Solution Tables	125
Audio and Video	125
Battery and Power	129
Mass-Storage	135
Internet	141
Keyboard and TouchPad	142
Memory and PC Cards	146
Glossary	147