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Multimedia Observing the Copyright Warning It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. This notebook should not be used for such purposes. Installing Software To install software from a CD that is included with the notebook: 1. Connect the notebook to a reliable AC outlet. 2. Close any open applications. 3. Insert the CD into the optical drive. ❏ If autorun is enabled, an installation wizard is displayed. ❏ If autorun is disabled: a. Select Start > Run. b. Enter: x:\setup.exe (where x is your CD drive designation) c. Select OK. 4. When the installation wizard is displayed, follow the installation instructions on the screen. 5. Restart the notebook if prompted. ✎ Repeat the installation procedure for all software you want to install. ✎ WinDVD Creator has special drive requirements for proper installation. To install WinDVD Creator, refer to the instructions provided with the InterVideo WinDVD Creator CD. Hardware and Software Guide 4-13

Section	Page
Contents	3
Component ID	9
Top Components	10
Keys	10
TouchPad	11
Power Controls	12
DVD Button	13
Music Button	14
Media Controls-Media Activity Buttons	15
Media Controls-Volume, Back and OK Buttons	16
Lights	17
Wireless Lights and Button (Select Models Only)	18
Wireless Antennae (Select Models Only)	19
Front Components	20
Speakers, Jacks Display Release Button and Infrared Lens	20
Lights	21
Rear Components	22
Left-Side Components	23
Ports and Jacks	23
PC Card Slot and Button	24
Vent and Security Cable Slot	25
Right-Side Components	26
Ports and Jack	26
Digital Media Slot Components and Optical Drive	27
Bottom Components	28
Mini PCI and Memory Compartments	28
Bays, Battery Latch and Vents	29
Additional Components	30
Hardware	30
Optical Discs	31
Labels	31
Keyboard and TouchPad	33
TouchPad	34
Identifying TouchPad Components	34
Using the TouchPad	35
Setting TouchPad Preferences	35
Hotkeys	37
Identifying Hotkeys	37
Hotkey Quick Reference	38
Using Hotkey Procedures	39
Using Hotkeys on the Internal Keyboard	39
Using Hotkeys on an External Keyboard	39
Using Hotkey Commands	39
Open Help and Support Center (fn+f1)	39
Open Print Window (fn+f2)	40
Open Internet Explorer (fn+f3)	40
Switch Image (fn+f4)	40
Initiate Standby (fn+f5)	41
Initiate QuickLock (fn+f6)	42
Decrease Brightness (fn+f7)	42
Increase Brightness (fn+f8)	43
Media Activity Hotkeys (fn+f9 through fn+f12)	43
Display System Information (fn+esc)	44
Media Controls Buttons	45
Finding DVD and Music Button Information	46
Finding Media Activity Button Information	46
Finding Volume Button Information	46
Keypads	47
Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad	47
Turning the Embedded Numeric Keypad On and Off	48
Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys	49
Using an External Numeric Keypad	49
Turning Num Lock Mode On and Off As You Work	50
Power	51
Power Sources	52
Selecting a Power Source	52
Switching Between Battery and External Power	53
Power Control and Light Locations	54
Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Overviews	55
Standby	55
Initiating Standby	55
Resuming from Standby	56
Hibernation	57
Initiating Hibernation	57
Restoring from Hibernation	58
Determining Whether the Notebook Is Off or in Hibernation	58
Enabling or Disabling Hibernation	59
Leaving Your Work	59
Interference with Drive Media	60
Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures	60
Turning the Notebook On or Off	61
Initiating or Resuming from Standby	62
Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation	63
Using Emergency Turn Off Procedures	64
Power Preferences	65
Using Power Schemes	65
Setting a Standby Password	66
Setting Other Power Preferences	66
Battery Pack	68
Charging a Battery Pack	68
Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack	69
Obtaining Accurate Charge Reports	69
Displaying Charge Reports	70
Managing Low-Battery Conditions	71
Identifying Low-Battery Conditions	71
Resolving Low-Battery Conditions	72
Calibrating a Battery Pack	72
When to Calibrate	72
How to Calibrate	73
Conserving Battery Pack Power	76
Conserving Power as You Work	76
Selecting Power Conservation Settings	77
Replacing a Battery Pack	78
Removing a Battery Pack	78
Inserting a Battery Pack	79
Storing a Battery Pack	80
Disposing of a Used Battery Pack	80
Multimedia	81
Volume Controls	81
Internal Speakers	83
External Audio Devices	84
Using the Audio-In (Microphone) Jack	84
Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jacks	85
Connecting the Audio-Out Jacks	85
Setting Audio Output Preferences	86
External Video Devices	86
Connecting an S-Video Device (Select Models Only)	86
Connecting the Audio	86
Connecting the Video	87
Displaying a Video Image	88
CD and DVD Procedures	88
Controlling Disc Activity	88
Using the Media Activity Buttons	89
Protecting Playback	90
Protecting a CD or DVD Write Process	91
Multimedia Software	91
Observing the Copyright Warning	93
Installing Software	93
Enabling AutoPlay	94
Changing DVD Region Settings	94
Using the Operating System	95
Using WinDVD	95
Using Other DVD Software	95
Opening Default Windows Multimedia Applications	96
Wireless (Select Models Only)	97
Wireless Features	97
Wireless Controls	98
802.11 Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)	99
Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home	100
Connecting to a WLAN in Your Home	101
Connecting to a Public WLAN	102
Using Wireless Security Features	102
Identifying an 802.11 Wireless Device	103
Troubleshooting Devices	103
Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)	104
Wireless Device Power States	106
Turning On the Devices	108
Turning Off and Disabling the Devices	109
Security	110
Security Features	110
QuickLock	112
Setup Utility and Windows Passwords	112
Coordinating Passwords	114
Choosing a Password	114
Setup Utility Administrator Password	115
Setting an Administrator Password	116
Entering an Administrator Password	117
Setup Utility Power-On Password	117
Setting a Power-On Password	118
Entering a Power-On Password	118
Setup Utility Device Security	119
Antivirus Software	120
Critical Security Updates for Windows XP	121
Firewall Software	122
Optional Security Cable	123
Hardware Upgrades and Replacements	124
Device Connections	124
Connecting a Powered Device	124
Connecting a USB Device	125
Connecting a 1394 Device	126
Connecting a Communication Device	127
Digital Memory Cards	127
Using the Digital Media Slot Light	128
Inserting a Digital Memory Card	129
Removing a Digital Memory Card	130
PC Cards	131
Inserting a PC Card	132
Stopping and Removing a PC Card	133
Drives	134
Adding a Drive to the System	134
Using the IDE Drive Light	134
Caring for Drives	135
Replacing the Internal Hard Drive	136
Memory	140
Increasing Memory	140
Removing or Inserting a Memory Module	141
Software Updates and Recovery and System Software	146
Software Updates	146
Preparing for a Software Update	147
Accessing Notebook Product Information	147
Accessing Notebook ROM Information	147
Downloading and Installing an Update	148
Downloading and Installing a ROM Update	149
Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq	150
Software Recovery	152
Using System Restore	152
Setting a Restore Point	152
Restoring to a Restore Point	153
Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only)	153
Setup Utility	154
Opening the Setup Utility	154
Changing the Language of the Setup Utility	155
Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility	155
Displaying System Information	156
Restoring Default Settings in the Setup Utility	157
Using Advanced Setup Utility Features	158
Closing the Setup Utility	159
Specifications	160
Operating Environment	160
Rated Input Power	161
Expansion Port Input/Output Signals	162