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Ryan Masterfile.book Page 2 Monday, June 9, 2003 2:33 PM Hardware Options and Upgrades External Devices The jacks and connectors described in this guide support standard external devices. I For information about which jack or connector to use, refer to the documentation included with the device. I For information about installing or loading any software, such as drivers, required by the device, refer to the documentation included with the device. To connect a standard external device to the notebook: 1. Turn off the notebook. 2. If you are connecting a powered device, turn off the device. 3. Connect the device to the connector on the notebook. 4. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded electrical outlet. 5. Turn on the device. 6. Turn on the notebook. To disconnect a standard external device from the notebook, turn off the device, then disconnect the device from the notebook. Connecting a Monitor or Projector To connect an external monitor or projector to the notebook, insert the monitor cable into the external monitor connector on the back of the notebook. ✎ If a properly connected external monitor or projector does not display an image, try pressing the fn+f4 hotkey to switch the image to the monitor. 8-2 Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2

Section	Page
Contents	2
Startup	3
Setting Up the Hardware	4
Inserting a Battery Pack	5
Opening the Notebook	6
Connecting the Notebook to External Power	7
Charging a New Battery Pack	8
Turning On the Notebook	9
If the Notebook Does Not Turn On	9
Setting Up the Software	10
Installing Basic Software	10
Installing Optional Software	11
Setting Regional and Display Preferences	12
Turning Off the Notebook	12
Using the Notebook Safetly	13
Protecting the Notebook Against Computer Viruses	13
Protecting the Notebook from PowerSurges	14
Getting Help	15
Using the Help and Support Center	15
Contacting Technical Support	17
System Components	21
Display	22
Top	23
TouchPad	23
Keys	24
Power Controls	25
Lights	26
Audio Buttons	27
Front Panel	28
Rear Panel	29
Connectors and Jacks	29
Vents	30
Left Side	31
Connectors and Jacks	31
Vents	32
Right Side	33
Bottom	34
Bays and Memory Compartment	34
Vents	35
Labels	36
Additional Standard Components	37
Cables and Cord	37
Adapters and Battery Pack	38
Restoration and Documentation CDs	39
Keyboard	41
TouchPad	42
Identifying TouchPad Components	42
Using the TouchPad	43
Setting TouchPad Preferences	43
Using Hotkey and Shortcut Keys	44
Identifying fn and Function Keys	44
Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference	45
Hotkey and Shortcut Key Procedures	46
Hotkey and Shortcut Key Commands	46
Display System Information (fn+esc)	46
Open Help and Support Window (fn+f1)	46
Open Internet Explorer (fn+f3)	46
Switch Display (fn+f4)	47
Initiate Standby (fn+f5)	48
Initiate QuickLock (fn+f6)	48
Decrease Screen Brightness (fn+f7)	48
Increase Screen Brightness (fn+f8)	48
Play, Pause, or Resume an Audio CD or DVD (fn+f9)	49
Stop an Audio CD or DVD (fn+f10)	49
Play Previous Track of an Audio CD or DVD (fn+f11)	49
Play Next Track of an Audio CD or DVD (fn+f12)	49
Keypad	50
Quick Launch Buttons	51
Using Custom Assignments and Schemes	52
Power	53
Selecting a Power Source	54
Understanding Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown	55
Standby	55
Hibernation	56
Shutdown	57
Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown	58
When Leaving Your Work	58
When External Power Supply is Uncertain	58
When Using Infrared or Drive Media	59
Using Default Power Settings	60
Identifying Power Controls and Indicators	60
Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off	61
Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures	62
Initiating or Resuming from Standby	63
Initiating or Resuming from Hibernation	64
Managing Power Options	65
Accessing the Power Options Window	65
Displaying the Power Meter Icon	66
Setting or Changing a Power Scheme	66
Using a Security Password	67
Using Battery Power	68
Identifying the Power Lights	68
Switching Between Battery and External Power	69
Charging a Battery Pack	69
Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack	70
Obtaining Accurate Charge Information	70
Displaying Charge Information	70
Managing Low-Battery Conditions	71
Identifying Low-Battery Conditions	71
Resolving Low-Battery Conditions	72
When External Power Is Available	72
When a Charged Battery Pack Is Available	72
When No Power Source Is Available	72
When the Notebook Cannot Exit Hibernation	72
Calibrating a Battery Pack	73
When to Calibrate	73
How to Calibrate	73
Storing a Battery Pack	76
Battery Conservation Settings	77
Replacing a Battery Pack	78
Disposing of a Used Battery Pack	79
Drives	81
Understanding Drives	82
Adding a Drive to the System	82
Types of Drives	82
Caring for Drives	83
Hard Drive	84
Identifying the Hard Drive Activity Light	84
Replacing the Internal Hard Drive	85
Optical Drive	88
Inserting an Optical Disc	89
Removing an Optical Disc (With Power)	90
Removing an Optical Disc (Without Power)	91
Playing an Optical Disc	92
Displaying Optical Disc Contents	92
Protecting Playback	93
Observing the Copyright Warning	93
Setting the Boot Order	94
Multimedia	95
Adjusting Volume	97
Using the Volume Buttons	97
Using the Volume Control	98
Using the Speakers	99
Connecting an Audio Device	99
Identifying the Audio Jacks	100
Using the Microphone Jack	101
Using the Audio Line-Out Jack	101
Connecting an S-Video Device	102
Connecting the Audio	102
Connecting the Video	102
Turning a Video Device On and Off	103
Changing the Color Television Format	103
Using Multimedia Software	104
Playing Audio and Video CDs with Windows Media Player	104
Playing Video CDs and DVDs with InterVideo WinDVD	105
Installing WinDVD	105
Playing a Video CD or DVD	105
Changing DVD Region Settings	106
Creating CDs with Roxio Easy CD & DVDCreator	107
Understanding Easy CD & DVD Creator Features	108
Preparing to Use Easy CD & DVD Creator	109
Choosing Recording Media	109
Responding to the UDF Prompt	110
Formatting Recording Media	110
Creating CDs	111
Erasing Recorded Media with Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator	111
Erasing Recorded Media with Drag-to-Disc	111
Erasing Recorded Media with Creator Classic	112
Selecting Easy CD & DVD Creator Settings	112
Creating DVDs Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator	113
Preparing to Use InterVideo WinDVD Creator	114
Choosing Recording Media	114
Creating DVDs	114
Communications	115
Modem	116
Connecting the Modem	117
Network	117
Connecting a Network Cable	118
Turning a Network Connection Off and On	118
Accessing the Network at Startup	118
Wireless (Select Models Only)	119
To Turn Wireless Communication On and Off	120
Turning On Communication and Making a Connection	120
Turning Off Communication and Ending a Connection	120
Connecting to a Wireless Network	121
Infrared	122
Setting Up an Infrared Transmission	123
Avoiding Standby While Using Infrared	123
Hardware Options and Upgrades	125
External Devices	126
Connecting a Monitor or Projector	126
Connecting a USB Device	127
Using a USB Device	128
Using a PC Card	128
Selecting a PC Card	129
Configuring a PC Card	129
Inserting a PC Card	130
Stopping and Removing a PC Card	131
Using Digital Media	132
Using the Digital Media Light	133
Inserting Digital Media	134
Removing Digital Media	135
Disabling or Restarting Digital Media	135
Increasing Memory	136
Displaying Memory Information	136
Removing or Inserting a Memory Module	137
Connecting an Optional Cable Lock	142
Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities	143
Updating Software	144
Preparing for a Software Update	144
Accessing Notebook Product Information	144
Accessing Notebook ROM Information	145
Downloading and Installing an Update	146
Downloading and Installing a ROM Update	146
Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq	148
Backing Up and Restoring Data	149
Setting a System Restore Point	149
Restoring to a System Restore Point	149
Repairing or Reinstalling the Operating System	150
Repairing the Operating System	150
Reinstalling the Operating System	151
Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software	152
Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System	153
Using the Setup Utility	153
Opening the Setup Utility	153
Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility	154
Restoring Setup Utility Default Settings	154
Exiting the Setup Utility	154
Specifications	155
Notebook Dimensions	155
Operating Environment	156
Rated Input Power	156
Finding More Environmental Information	157