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Chapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PC
About this User's Manual
Notes for this Manual
Safety Precautions
Preparing Your Notebook PC
Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts
Top Side
Bottom Side
Right Side
Left Side
Rear Side
Front Side
Chapter 3: Getting Started
Power System
Using AC Power
Using Battery Power
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
Battery Care
Powering on the Notebook PC
The Power-On Self Test (POST)
Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology
Checking Battery Power
Charging the Battery Pack
Power Options
Restarting or Rebooting
Emergency Shutdown
Power Management Modes
Sleep and Hibernate
Thermal Power Control
Special Keyboard Functions
Colored Hot Keys
Microsoft Windows Keys
Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad
Keyboard as Pointers
Multimedia Control Keys (on Selected Models)
Switches and Status Indicators
Switches
Status Indicators
Drive Activity Indicator
Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC
Pointing Device
Using the Touchpad
Moving the Pointer
Touchpad Usage Illustrations
Caring for the Touchpad
Automatic Touchpad Disabling
Storage Devices
Flash Memory Card Reader
Hard Disk Drive
Installing the Hard Disk Drive
Removing the Hard Disk Drive
Memory (RAM)
Installing a Memory Card
Connections
Network Connection
Twisted-Pair Cable
Wireless LAN Connection (on Selected Models)
Infrastructure Mode
Windows Wireless Network Connection
Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on Selected Models)
Appendix
Optional Accessories
Optional Connections
Printer Connection
Support Software
Operating System and Software
Boot Device
System BIOS Settings
Security Setting
Save Changes
Common Problems and Solutions
Updating the Bios
Recovering Your Notebook PC
Using Recovery Partition
Using Recovery DVD (on Selected Models
Using the Recovery DVD
DVD-ROM Drive Information
Regional Playback Information
Region Definitions
Internal Modem Compliancy
Network Compatibility Declaration
Non-Voice Equipment
Declarations and Safety Statements
Federal Communications Commission Statement
FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement
Declaration of Conformity(R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
CE Marking
IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada
Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains
France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands
UL Safety Notices
Power Safety Requirement
TV Tuner Notices
Reach
Nordic Lithium Cautions (for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Optical Drive Safety Information
Laser Safety Information
Service Warning Label
CDRH Regulations
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice
CTR 21 Approval(for Notebook PC with Built-In Modem
European Union Eco-Label
Takeback and Recycling
Copyright Information
Limitation of Liability
Service and Support
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Notebook PC User Manual
November 2009
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Summarization of Contents
Chapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PC
About This User’s Manual
Explains the purpose and structure of the user manual.
Safety Precautions
Lists essential safety guidelines to follow when using the notebook.
Preparing your Notebook PC
Provides initial instructions for setting up the notebook PC.
Chapter 2: Knowing the Notebook PC Parts
Top Side Components
Identifies and describes components visible on the top surface of the notebook.
Bottom Side Components
Identifies and describes components visible on the bottom surface of the notebook.
Right Side Ports and Connectors
Details the various ports and connectors located on the right side of the notebook.
Left Side Ports and Connectors
Details the various ports and connectors located on the left side of the notebook.
Rear and Front Side Components
Describes components located on the rear and front sides of the notebook.
Chapter 3: Getting Started with Your Notebook
Power System and Battery Usage
Explains the notebook's power system, AC power, and battery usage.
Powering On and System Startup
Guides on turning on the notebook and understanding the Power-On Self Test (POST).
Special Keyboard Functions
Describes special keyboard functions, hotkeys, and media controls.
Switches and Status Indicators
Explains the function of switches and various status indicators on the notebook.
Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC Features
Touchpad Operation and Gestures
Explains how to use the touchpad for pointer movement, clicking, and scrolling.
Storage Devices and Memory
Provides information on flash memory, hard drives, and RAM.
Connectivity and Network Setup
Details how to connect wired and wireless networks and other peripherals.
Appendix: Additional Information and Support
Optional Accessories and Connections
Lists optional accessories like USB hubs and connections like printers.
Operating System and Software
Details the notebook's operating system and support software.
System BIOS Settings
Explains how to configure system BIOS settings and security.
Common Problems and Solutions
Provides troubleshooting guidance for common hardware and software issues.
System Recovery Procedures
Details methods for recovering the notebook's system using partitions or DVDs.
Safety, Compliance, and Legal Information
Includes FCC, CE, IC, UL, and other safety and regulatory statements.
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