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Contents
xiii
Distinctive System Features ...........................................................iv
About This Book .............................................................................vi
Information Notices........................................................................ vii
Treatment of Icons........................................................................ viii
Ergonomics Information.................................................................. ix
Safety Notice .................................................................................. xi
Laser Compliance Statement (for the 310ED Only) ................. xii
Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................1-1
Overall Setup Procedures.............................................................1-2
Checking Your Items ....................................................................1-4
Setting Up Your Computer............................................................1-6
Chapter 2. Getting Familiar with Your Computer ....................2-1
Locations ......................................................................................2-2
System Status Indicators ..............................................................2-6
Providing Power ...........................................................................2-8
Operating the TrackPoint III Pointing Device ..............................2-10
Cleaning the Cap..................................................................2-12
Using the Fn Key Function..........................................................2-13
Operating the Numeric Keypad...................................................2-15
Keeping the Computer from Being Damaged..............................2-16
Carrying the Computer ...............................................................2-18
Chapter 3. Operating Your Computer.......................................3-1
What Happens When Power Is Turned On? .................................3-2
Using Notebook Manager .............................................................3-3
Starting Notebook Manager ....................................................3-3
Using the Computer LCD or the External Monitor .......................3-13
Display Output Type .............................................................3-13
Points to Consider When Using the DOS Screen on the LCD....3-14
Attaching a Monitor ..............................................................3-14
Using SVGA Video Mode .....................................................3-16
Using PC Cards ..........................................................................3-18
About CardBus PC Cards .....................................................3-19
About Zoomed Video Port Cards ..........................................3-19
Audio Features ...........................................................................3-20
Using the External Diskette Drive ...............................................3-21
Using the CD-ROM Drive ...........................................................3-22
Handling Compact Discs ......................................................3-23