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1 Getting familiar with your computer

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Description

Memory compartment

Houses the computer’s main memory.

Hard disk bay

Houses the computer’s hard disk.

Battery bay

Houses the computer’s battery pack.

Battery release latch

Unlatches the battery to remove it.

Battery lock

Locks/unlocks the battery pack.

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Summary of Contents for 1557

Page 1: ...Notebook Computer User s guide ...

Page 2: ...mber serial number purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information Model Number _________________________________ Serial Number ___________________________________ Purchase Da...

Page 3: ...Keyboard ergonomics 18 Touchpad 19 Launch keys 21 Storage 22 Hard disk 22 Optical drive 22 Flash memory slot 24 Connectivity options 25 Ethernet LAN 25 Fax data modem 25 Wireless communication 26 Fast infrared 27 Audio 28 Securing your computer 30 Security notch 30 Passwords 30 2 Operating on battery power 33 Battery pack 35 Battery pack characteristics 35 Installing and removing the battery pack ...

Page 4: ...4 Key component upgrades 55 Memory upgrade 55 Hard disk upgrade 56 4 Moving with your computer 57 Disconnecting from the desktop 59 Moving around 60 Preparing the computer 60 What to bring to short meetings 60 What to bring to long meetings 60 Taking the computer home 61 Preparing the computer 61 What to bring with you 61 Special considerations 61 Setting up a home office 62 Traveling with the com...

Page 5: ...v 5 Software 65 Launch Manager 67 BIOS Utility 68 6 Troubleshooting 71 Frequently asked questions 73 Error messages 76 A Specifications 81 B Notices 87 Index 93 ...

Page 6: ...Contents vi ...

Page 7: ... computer We hope you enjoy your notebook computer With proper care your computer will provide you with years of productive service Connecting the computer Connecting the computer is as easy as 1 2 3 1 Insert the battery at an angle 1 press gently on the battery 2 until it clicks into place Then slide the battery lock to the lock position 3 Note When using a battery pack for the first time fully r...

Page 8: ...e power cord to the AC adapter 2 and the other end to a properly grounded power outlet 3 3 Press the display cover release latch 1 and open the display 2 to a comfortable viewing angle Press the power switch 3 to turn on the power The POST power on self test routine executes and Windows begins loading ...

Page 9: ...o rain or moisture Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer Do not subject the computer to heavy shock and vibration Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt Never place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer Never place the computer on uneven surfaces Taking care of your AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter Do not connect the adapter to a...

Page 10: ...o local regulations Recycle if at all possible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Power off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Use a soft cloth moistened with water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Contact your dealer or see your service technician if any of the following occurs The computer has been dropped or the body h...

Page 11: ...1 Getting familiar with your computer ...

Page 12: ...y power management features and multimedia capabilities with a unique style and ergonomic design Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with your new power computing partner This chapter gives an in depth tour of the computer s many features ...

Page 13: ...w Item Description 1 Display cover latch Press to unlatch the display cover 2 Optical drive Accepts a CD or DVD 3 LED indicator Lights up when the optical is active 4 Eject button Press to eject the drive tray 5 Emergency eject hole Insert a pin to eject the drive tray when power is off ...

Page 14: ... view Item Icon Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD liquid crystal display displays computer output 2 Status indicators LEDs light emitting diodes that turn on and off to show the status of the computer and its functions and components ...

Page 15: ...sitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 6 Microphone Inputs sounds and voices into your computer 7 Click buttons left right and center The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons 8 Palm rest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 9 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer Item Icon Description ...

Page 16: ...Stick Secure Digital SD or MultiMediaCard MMC memory card 3 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II 16 bit PC Card or 32 bit CardBus PC Card 4 PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from its slot 5 Infrared port option Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared printer IR aware computer Item Icon Description 1 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock ...

Page 17: ...rallel printer 5 Modem jack Connects a phone line only for models with an internal fax data modem 6 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet based network 7 IEEE 1394 port Connects to a IEEE 1394 compatible 4 pin device e g digital video camera 8 USB ports Connect to USB devices e g USB digital camera 9 Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman 10 S PDIF line out ja...

Page 18: ...scription 1 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory 2 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk 3 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 4 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove it 5 Battery lock Locks unlocks the battery pack ...

Page 19: ...le to 1 GB with 2 PC2100 PC2700 266MHz 333MHz DDR soDIMM slots High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk Lithium Ion battery pack Power management system Dual display capability Simultaneous LCD and CRT display External display support up to 1280x1024 85Hz or 1600x1200 60Hz resolution Multimedia AC 97 2 2 compliant stereo audio S PDIF line out jack Built in microphone DVD CD RW combo drive or DVD drive...

Page 20: ...onomics Sleek smooth slim and stylish design Full sized keyboard Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device with 4 way scroll button Launch keys Expansion Upgradeable memory and hard disk CardBus USB 2 0 and IEEE 1394 Memory Stick Secure Digital SD combo slot option ...

Page 21: ...r output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large audience presentations Power management The power management system incorporates an automatic LCD dim feature that automatically dims the LCD when the computer is powered by a battery pack to conserve battery power See Power management on page 40 for more information on power management features Opening and closing the display To ope...

Page 22: ... the status of the computer while the cover is closed Function Icon Description 1 Wireless communication Lights when the wireless LAN optional capabilities are enabled 2 Power Lights when the computer is on Blinks when a battery low condition occurs 3 Standby Blinks when computer enters Hibernation mode 4 Media activity Lights when the hard disk or CD or DVD drive is active 5 Battery charge Lights...

Page 23: ...13 6 Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated 7 Num lock Fn F11 Lights when Numeric Lock is activated Function Icon Description ...

Page 24: ...all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock Fn F11 When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connect an external keypad See External keyboard on page 45 Scroll Lock Fn F12 When Scroll Lock is on the s...

Page 25: ...keyboard legend cursor control key symbols are not printed on the keys Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner Cursor control keys on embedded keypad Hold Shift while using cursor control keys Hold Fn while using cursor control keys Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad Type the letters in a normal manner ...

Page 26: ...iption Windows logo key Start button Combinations with this key perform special functions Below are a few examples Tab Activates next Taskbar button E Explores My Computer F Finds Document M Minimizes All Shift M Undoes Minimize All R Displays Run dialog box Application key Opens the application s context menu same as right click ...

Page 27: ... the Power Management Properties in the Windows Control Panel Fn F3 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both the display screen and external monitor Fn F4 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Fn F5 Speaker on off Turns the speakers on and off mutes the sound Fn PgUp Home Functions a...

Page 28: ...ng hotkeys press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination Keyboard ergonomics Located below the keyboard the wide and curved palm rest is ergonomically designed to provide you with a very comfortable place to rest your hands while you type ...

Page 29: ...he palm rest provides optimum comfort and support Touchpad basics The following teaches you how to use the touchpad Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor Press the left 1 and right 2 buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad produces similar res...

Page 30: ...hard will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness Function Left Button Right Button Tap Execute Click twice quickly Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking the mouse button Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking the mouse button and hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap to dr...

Page 31: ...anager on page 67 Item Icon Description 1 Wireless communication This button is used to enable or disable the wireless LAN optional function 2 Email The mail button is used to launch the email application 3 Internet browser By default is used to launch your internet browser 4 P1 This button is user programmable 5 P2 This button is user programmable ...

Page 32: ...nal USB 3 5 inch floppy drive option Hard disk The high capacity hard disk is where your programs and data are stored Optical drive A high speed DVD or DVD CD RW combo drive gives you portable multimedia access The drive allows you to watch DVD movies and the combo drive in addition lets you burn your data onto a CD recordable disc Inserting the disc To insert a disc into the optical drive press t...

Page 33: ...ovie disc into the drive and the DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds Important When you launch the DVD player for the first time the program asks you to input the region code DVD discs are divided into 6 regions Once your DVD drive is set to a region code it will play DVD discs of that region only You can set the region code a maximum of five times including the first time after ...

Page 34: ... writing data Please refer to the online help of the CD recording software on your hard disk for more information Flash memory slot The computer comes with an optional Memory Stick Secure Digital combo slot The combo slot accepts a Memory Stick SD or MMC For more information see Memory Stick SD combo slot on page 51 Region code Country or region 1 U S A Canada 2 Europe Middle East South Africa Jap...

Page 35: ...sed 10 100 Mbps standard 10 100 1000 Mbps option network To use the network feature connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack on the rear of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network Fax data modem The computer has a built in fax data modem available in select countries Warning This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines Plugging this modem into a digital phone lin...

Page 36: ...t to a telephone jack Wireless communication This computer can be equipped with a wireless communication feature option This feature allows you to connect to an Ethernet based network wirelessly and communicate with other wireless communication devices You can manually turn off your wireless communication feature ...

Page 37: ...le phones and infrared printers The infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to 4 Mb s at a distance of up to one meter To use FIR position two IR aware devices such that their IR ports are no more than one meter apart and offset no more the 15 degrees When the two computers are in position simply begin the data transfer as you normally would See your file transfer software for details ...

Page 38: ...dio The speaker located near the keyboard direct sound towards you to further enhance sound output There are audio ports on the rear panel of the computer See Rear view on page 7 for the location of these ports Also see Audio devices on page 48 for more information on connecting external audio devices ...

Page 39: ... volume A rotary knob located near the left rear side of the computer allows you to adjust the volume Turn it towards the front of the computer 2 to increase the volume turn it towards the rear 1 to decrease the volume ...

Page 40: ...ter lets you connect a Kensington compatible computer security lock Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or locked drawer handle Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available Passwords Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access When set no one can access the computer without entering...

Page 41: ...d allows limited access to the BIOS Utility Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk even if the hard disk is physically removed from the computer and installed in another computer See About passwords on page 69 for details Important Do not forget your Setup and Hard Disk password If you forget your password please get in touch with your dealer or a...

Page 42: ...1 Getting familiar with your computer 32 ...

Page 43: ...2 Operating on battery power ...

Page 44: ...mputer operates on AC or battery power This chapter contains the information you need to know to operate the computer on battery power It also includes information on how your computer manages and saves power ...

Page 45: ...apter The battery will come in handy when you travel or during a power failure It is advisable to have an extra fully charged battery pack available as backup Using a battery pack for the first time When using a battery pack for the first time follow these steps 1 Connect the AC adapter to a power source and to the computer and fully recharge the battery 2 Disconnect the adapter to use up the batt...

Page 46: ...e removing the battery pack make sure that you have an AC adapter connected to the computer otherwise turn off the computer To install a battery pack Insert the battery at an angle 1 press gently on the battery 2 until it clicks into place Then slide the battery lock to the lock position 3 ...

Page 47: ...arging modes The adapter has two charging modes Rapid mode The computer uses rapid charging when power is turned off and a powered AC adapter is connected to it In rapid mode a fully depleted battery gets 95 charged in approximately 2 hours Charge in use mode When the computer is in use with the AC adapter plugged in the computer also charges the battery pack if installed This mode will take longe...

Page 48: ...ep the battery pack in the computer powered by the AC adapter The constant trickle charge maintains the battery level to eliminate the battery self discharge effect The charge in use function also charges the battery pack Eject the PC card from the card slot when it is not in use since the PC card draws extra power See Ejecting a card on page 50 Store the battery pack in a cool dry place The recom...

Page 49: ...tery low condition Situation Recommended Action AC adapter and power outlet available 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Save all necessary files 3 Resume work Power off the computer if you wish to recharge the battery rapidly An extra fully charged battery pack available 1 Save all necessary files 2 Exit the application 3 Power off the computer 4 Replace the battery pack 5 Power on the co...

Page 50: ...ement scheme that supports ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Windows handles all power saving chores for your computer Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI is a power management specification jointly developed by Compaq Intel Microsoft Phoenix and...

Page 51: ...3 Peripherals and options ...

Page 52: ...help you use your computer with ease When connecting peripherals read the manual included with the peripheral for operating instructions You can purchase most of these and other options directly from authorized dealers This chapter also includes sections on how to upgrade key components Key component upgradeability helps keep your computer in step with the latest technology ...

Page 53: ...lay Your computer takes advantage of Windows multi display capability allowing you to use your computer for presentation purposes So whatever is displayed in your computer will likewise be displayed on the other external display To use simultaneous display connect an external display device to the external monitor port or S video output jack You can then toggle the display output location by press...

Page 54: ...ls and options 44 S video The S video port allows you to output to a television or display devices that support S video input This is useful if you want to do some presentations or watch movies on a bigger screen ...

Page 55: ...ternal keyboard This computer has a keyboard with full sized keys and an embedded keypad If you feel more comfortable using a desktop keyboard you can connect a USB external keyboard to an available USB port ...

Page 56: ...3 Peripherals and options 46 External pointing device This computer accepts a USB mouse or a similar pointing device Simply plug it into an available USB port ...

Page 57: ...47 Printer You can connect a printer to your computer s parallel port You can also connect a USB printer to an available USB port See your printer manual for operating instructions ...

Page 58: ...nect with the audio ports accessible from the rear of the computer You can plug an external microphone or an audio line in device into the line in jack Amplified speakers or headphones connect to the line out jack The line out jack also supports digital audio output S PDIF ...

Page 59: ...ity of the computer PC Cards formerly PCMCIA are add on cards for portable computers giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs Popular type II cards include flash memory SRAM fax data modem LAN and SCSI cards CardBus improves on the 16 bit PC card technology by expanding the data path to 32 bits Note Refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use the card a...

Page 60: ...Before ejecting a PC Card Exit the application using the card Left click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation Press the slot eject button once 1 to pop it out 2 then press it again 3 to eject the PC Card 4 ...

Page 61: ...ch as digital cameras digital camcorders and mobile phones Insert a card label side up into the slot until it clicks into place The card now appears on My Computer as a removable storage device that you can copy files to and from To remove the card from the slot do as follows 1 Make sure no operation e g file copying or deletion is using the card 2 Press the card further into the slot to release t...

Page 62: ...eration USB standard that allows faster transfer rates and is also backward compatible with USB 1 1 devices Common USB devices include a mouse keyboard and digital camera Before disconnecting a USB device from your computer click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar and click on the device When the device can be safely removed disconnect the device from the computer See your periphera...

Page 63: ...digital video camera or external storage devices Before disconnecting an IEEE 1394 device from your computer click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar and click on the device When the device can be safely removed disconnect the device from the computer See your peripheral s documentation for details ...

Page 64: ...spare battery around especially when you travel The Li ion battery coupled with the power management features of your computer supplies you with more power on the go AC adapter The compact AC adapter charges your battery pack and supplies power to your computer You can order a spare AC adapter so you do not need to carry it from the office to your home or destination ...

Page 65: ...cide to perform a key component upgrade Memory upgrade This notebook computer comes with two PC2100 PC2700 266MHz 333MHz DDR soDIMM Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module sockets that accept 128 256 512 MB modules Please consult your dealer if you need to add more memory To install memory do as follows 1 Shutdown the computer disconnect the AC adapter from the computer and remove the battery pack...

Page 66: ... press down until the memory module locks and clicks into place 2 Hard disk upgrade It is possible to upgrade your hard disk with a higher capacity drive when you need more storage space The computer uses a 9 5mm 2 5 inch Enhanced IDE hard disk Please consult your dealer if you need to upgrade your hard disk ...

Page 67: ...4 Moving with your computer ...

Page 68: ...This chapter gives you tips and hints on things to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer ...

Page 69: ...ries 1 Save your work in progress 2 Shut down the operating system 3 Turn off the computer 4 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter 5 Disconnect the keyboard pointing device printer external monitor and other external devices 6 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer ...

Page 70: ... battery runs the computer for 4 hours under most circumstances If your meeting is shorter than that you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than the computer What to bring to long meetings If your meeting will last longer than 4 hours or if your battery is not fully charged you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the meeting room If the meeting ...

Page 71: ...lowing items with you AC adapter and power cord The printed user s manual Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work Minimize the effect of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot bring the computer with you leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exp...

Page 72: ...er at home it may be worthwhile to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home With a second AC adapter you can avoid transporting the extra weight to and from home If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time you might also want to add an external keyboard monitor or mouse ...

Page 73: ...ea What to bring with you Bring the following items with you AC adapter Spare fully charged battery packs Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling Always take the computer as carry on luggage If possible have the computer inspe...

Page 74: ... you plan to use another printer Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tips are useful when traveling internationally When traveling in another country check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible If not purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage e g ...

Page 75: ...5 Software ...

Page 76: ...This chapter discusses the important system utilities bundled with your computer ...

Page 77: ...he wireless LAN button located to the left of the keyboard See Launch keys on page 21 for the location of these keys You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launch Manager Pressing on an unassigned launch key also brings up the Launch Manager ...

Page 78: ...ooting when a problem arises To activate the BIOS Utility press F2 during POST Note The screen shown above is for your reference only Actual parameter values may differ Navigating the BIOS Utility The main menu items are the following Information displays a summary of the computer s hardware information Main contains basic settings about your computer such as date time and boot options Advanced al...

Page 79: ...e you are in any of the menus to go one menu level higher Note You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets Navigation keys for a menu are shown at the bottom of the screen Please refer to the help information that displays on the Item Specific Help pane of the BIOS Utility as you select a parameter For optimum settings press F9 to load setup defaults then press F10...

Page 80: ...keys to highlight a password parameter and press Enter The following box appears 2 Enter the current password then press Enter To change the password type in a new password in the Enter New Password field and press Enter Then re enter the password in the Confirm New Password field and press Enter To remove the password press Enter twice once each in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password ...

Page 81: ...6 Troubleshooting ...

Page 82: ...m problems Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer Do not attempt to open and service the computer by yourself Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance ...

Page 83: ...d press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system The operating system files may be damaged or missing Insert the startup disk you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system This will diagnose your system and make necessary fixes Nothing appears on the screen The computer s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any...

Page 84: ...ed to the line out port on the computer s rear panel the internal speakers automatically turn off The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to the USB connector on the computer s rear If it works contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose The printer does not work Check the following Make sure that the printer is connected...

Page 85: ...e life of the battery the system only lets you charge the battery when its capacity falls below 95 However it is recommended that you bring an extra battery and let the battery in the system use up its power before charging it ...

Page 86: ...isk type is correctly identified 0210 Stuck key Stuck key on keyboard 0211 Keyboard error Keyboard not working 0212 Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard controller failed test May require replacing keyboard controller 0213 Keyboard locked Unlock key switch Unlock the system to proceed 0220 Monitor type does not match CMOS Run SETUP Monitor type not correctly identified in Setup 0230 Shadow Ram Fail...

Page 87: ...not corrected the next boot will likely fail On systems with control of wait states improper Setup settings can also terminate POST and cause this error on the next boot Run Setup and verify that the wait state configuration is correct This error is cleared the next time the system is booted 0281 Memory Size found by POST differed from CMOS Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS 02B0 Diskett...

Page 88: ...memory test Each 1 one in the map indicates a failed bit See errors 230 231 or 232 above for offset address of the failure in System Extended or Shadow memory Invalid System Configuration Data Problem with NVRAM CMOS data I O device IRQ conflict I O device IRQ conflict error One or more I2O Block Storage Devices were excluded from the Setup Boot Menu There was not enough room in the IPL table to d...

Page 89: ...he address it displays nnnn Press F1 to resume F2 to Setup F3 for previous Displayed after any recoverable error message Press F1 to start the boot process or F2 to enter Setup and change the settings Press F3 to display the previous screen usually an initialization error of an Option ROM i e an add on card Write down and follow the information shown on the screen Run the I2O Configuration Utility...

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Page 91: ...A Specifications ...

Page 92: ...This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer ...

Page 93: ...displaying 32 bit color depth at 1400x1050 SXGA resolution ATI graphics controller 4X or 8X AGP Simultaneous LCD and CRT display Dual display support External display support up to 1280x1024 resolution 32 bit color at 85Hz or 1600x1200 resolution 32 bit color at 60Hz Audio Built in speakers and microphone Sound Blaster Pro and Windows Sound System compatible Separate audio ports for line in microp...

Page 94: ... port IrDA compliant option One RJ 45 network jack Ethernet 10 100 1000 option replaces Ethernet Fast Ethernet jack One Memory Stick Secure Digital combo slot option Wireless LAN mini PCI option Weight and dimensions 2 67 kg 5 9 lbs for 14 1 inch model 2 77 6 1 lbs for 15 0 inch model 326 x 270 x 30 32 mm 12 83 x 10 63 x 1 18 1 26 in Environment Temperature Operating 5 C 35 C Non operating 10 C 65...

Page 95: ...arge in use AC adapter 70 Watt Auto sensing 100 240Vac 50 60Hz Options 256 512 MB PC2100 PC2700 266MHz 333MHz DDR soDIMM memory modules Additional AC adapter USB floppy drive CD ROM DVD DVD CD RW combo DVD RW or DVD Multi drive 802 11b 802 11a 802 11b or 802 11g wireless LAN mini PCI module ...

Page 96: ...A Specifications 86 ...

Page 97: ...B Notices ...

Page 98: ...This appendix lists the general notices of your computer ...

Page 99: ... should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided 7 This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or lo...

Page 100: ...r dispose of them in fire Keep them away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly 15 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set provided in your accessories box for this unit It should be a detachable type UL listed CSA certified type SPT 2 rated 7A 125V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 15 feet 4 6 meters Laser compliance statement The optical drive in th...

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Page 102: ... The LCD unit is produced with high precision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or colored dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction ...

Page 103: ...omputer ix charging checking level 38 modes 37 cleaning computer x computer bringing to meetings 60 caring for ix cleaning x connecting vii disconnecting 59 features 9 moving around 60 on indicator 12 security 30 setting up a home office 62 taking home 61 traveling internationally 64 traveling on local trips 63 turning on viii connections AC adapter viii audio 48 computer vii keyboard external 45 ...

Page 104: ...embedded 15 O optical drive 22 options hard disk 56 memory 55 PC cards 49 spare AC adapter 54 spare battery 54 P palm rest 18 password 30 changing in BIOS Utility 70 removing in BIOS Utility 70 setting in BIOS Utility 69 types 31 PC Card ejecting 50 inserting 49 PC card 49 pc card slots 6 ports IEEE1394 port 7 modem jack 7 network jack 7 usb port 7 power turning on viii Power management 40 printer...

Page 105: ...ode status indicator 12 status indicator 4 status indicators 12 storage 22 s video 44 T touchpad 5 19 using 19 20 travel international flights 64 local trips 63 U USB connecting 52 utility BIOS Setup 68 V volume adjusting 29 W Windows keys 16 ...

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