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Reference Guide
To maintain your notebook
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To safeguard your data
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To extend the life of the display
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To clean your notebook
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Batteries and Power Management
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Managing Power Consumption
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How the notebook manages power automatically
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To manage power manually
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Using Battery Power
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To check battery status
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To respond to a low-battery warning
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To recharge the battery
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To get the most from your batteries
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Modem and Network Connections
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Using the Modem
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To connect the modem
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To connect to the Internet
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To disconnect from the Internet
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To dial in to a network
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To change your modem settings
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To send and receive e-mail
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To send and receive faxes
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Connecting to a LAN
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To connect to a LAN
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Add-On Devices
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Connecting PC Cards
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To insert or remove a PC card
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Connecting External Devices
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To identify connectors for external devices
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To connect a printer or other parallel device
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To connect a USB device
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To connect an audio device
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To connect an IEEE 1394 device (selected models)
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To use an external monitor
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Installing Additional RAM
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To install a RAM expansion module
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To remove a RAM expansion module
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Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
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To replace the hard disk drive
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To replace the hard disk drive holder
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To prepare a new hard disk drive
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