Instant Launch Keys ............................................................................................ 36
Pointing Device ........................................................................................................ 42
Using the Touchpad ............................................................................................. 42
Optical Drive ............................................................................................................. 45
32-bit CardBus Support ....................................................................................... 47
Modem Connection ............................................................................................. 50
AC Power System .................................................................................................... 53
Battery Power System .............................................................................................. 53
Using Battery Power ............................................................................................ 54
Power Management Modes ..................................................................................... 55
ACPI .................................................................................................................... 55
Suspend Mode .................................................................................................... 55
Power Savings ..................................................................................................... 55
Power State Summary ......................................................................................... 56
Thermal Power Control ........................................................................................ 56
Notebook PC Upgrades ........................................................................................... 57
Processor Upgrades ............................................................................................ 57
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