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4. Using the Notebook PC ......................................................................... 35
Models with Sonoma chipset .............................................................................. 36
Operating System .................................................................................................... 36
Support Software ................................................................................................. 36
Pointing Device ........................................................................................................ 36
Using the Touchpad ............................................................................................. 37
Touchpad Usage Illustrations .............................................................................. 38
Caring for the Touchpad ...................................................................................... 39
Storage Devices ....................................................................................................... 41
PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket ................................................................................. 41
Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) ........................................................................... 41
Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA) ......................................................................... 41
Optical Drive ........................................................................................................ 42
Hard Disk Drive ................................................................................................... 44
Flash Memory Card Reader ................................................................................ 44
Modem Connection ............................................................................................. 44
Fast-Ethernet Connection ................................................................................... 47
Power Management Modes ..................................................................................... 47
Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance ........................................................ 47
ACPI .................................................................................................................... 47
Suspend Mode .................................................................................................... 47
Power Savings .................................................................................................... 47
Power State Summary ........................................................................................ 48
Thermal Power Control ....................................................................................... 48
Stand by and Hibernate....................................................................................... 49
Appendix ..................................................................................................... 51
Optional Accessories ............................................................................................... 52
Glossary ................................................................................................................... 54
Declarations and Safety Statements ....................................................................... 58
Notebook PC Information ......................................................................................... 70
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