Pointing Device ........................................................................................................ 40
Using the Touchpad ............................................................................................. 40
Storage Devices ....................................................................................................... 43
Optical Drive ............................................................................................................. 45
Hard Disk Drive ................................................................................................... 48
Modem Connection ............................................................................................. 51
Power System .......................................................................................................... 52
AC Power System ............................................................................................... 52
Battery Power System ......................................................................................... 52
Using Battery Power ............................................................................................ 53
Power Management Modes ..................................................................................... 54
ACPI .................................................................................................................... 54
Suspend Mode .................................................................................................... 54
Power Savings ..................................................................................................... 55
Power State Summary ......................................................................................... 55
Thermal Power Control ........................................................................................ 55
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