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Chapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PC
About this User's Manual
Notes for this Manual
Safety Precautions
Transportation Precautions
Airplane 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
Battery Care
Powering on the Notebook PC
The Power-On Self Test (POST)
Checking Battery Power
Charging the Battery Pack
Power Options
Emergency Shutdown
Power Management Modes
Sleep and Hibernate
Thermal Power Control
Special Keyboard Functions
Colored Hot Keys
Microsoft Windows Keys
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
Touchpad Usage Illustrations
Caring for the Touchpad
Automatic Touchpad Disabling
Storage Devices
Optical Drive
Removing an Optical Disc
Using the Optical Drive
Listening to Audio CD
Flash Memory Card Reader
Hard Disk Drive
Removing the Hard Disk Drives
Memory (RAM)
Installing a Memory Card
Removing a Memory Card
Connections
Network Connection
Wireless LAN Connection (on Selected Models)
Infrastructure Mode
Windows Wireless Network Connection
Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on Selected Models)
Appendix
Optional Accessories
Optional Connections
Operating System and Software
Support Software
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
Region Definitions
Internal Modem Compliancy
Network Compatibility Declaration
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
Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration
Takeback Services
Copyright Information
Limitation of Liability
Service and Support
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Notebook PC User Manual
July 2010
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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
Outlines essential safety measures to ensure safe operation and longevity.
Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts
Top Side Components
Details components and features found on the top surface of the notebook.
Bottom Side Components
Illustrates and describes the components located on the bottom of the notebook.
Right Side Ports
Identifies and explains ports and connectors on the right side of the notebook.
Left Side Ports
Details the ports and connections available on the left side of the notebook.
Chapter 3: Getting Started
Initial Power Setup
Guides on connecting AC power and understanding the notebook's power system.
Battery Usage and Care
Instructions for using the battery and maintaining its health and longevity.
Booting and System Checks
Details the procedure for powering on and the initial system diagnostic test.
Switches and Indicators
Explains the function of physical switches and visual indicators on the notebook.
Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC
Touchpad Operation and Care
Comprehensive guide to operating, caring for, and configuring the notebook's touchpad.
Storage Devices and Memory
Explains usage of optical drives, card readers, storage, and RAM.
Network Connectivity
Guides on establishing wired network, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connections.
Appendix
System Configuration and Software
Information on operating system, support software, BIOS configuration, and security.
Troubleshooting and System Recovery
Guides on diagnosing and resolving common problems and performing system recovery.
Compliance and Safety Information
Outlines various compliance standards, safety notices, and regulatory statements.
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