Pointing Device ........................................................................................................ 42
Using the Touchpad ............................................................................................. 42
Using the Touchpad ............................................................................................. 42
Caring for the Touchpad ...................................................................................... 44
Storage Devices ....................................................................................................... 45
Optical Drive ............................................................................................................. 47
Hard Disk Drive ................................................................................................... 50
Modem Connection ............................................................................................. 53
AC Power System .................................................................................................... 54
Battery Power System .............................................................................................. 54
Using Battery Power ............................................................................................ 55
Power Management Modes ..................................................................................... 56
ACPI .................................................................................................................... 56
Suspend Mode .................................................................................................... 56
Power Savings ..................................................................................................... 56
Power State Summary ......................................................................................... 57
Thermal Power Control ........................................................................................ 57
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