IBM ThinkPad 770X, User Manual

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Contents
Finding Information in This Online User's Guide
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Chapter 1. Using Your Computer Outside Your Home
Country
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Changing the Date and Time
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Power Cord Requirements
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Selecting the Country for the Internal ThinkPad Modem
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Chapter 2. Using Audio, Modem, Capture, and DVD Features 7
Using the Audio Features
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Using the 3D Effects Function
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| Setting the Speaker Volume
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Using the Modem Features
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Using the 56-Kbps Modem
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Telephony Features
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Using the Capture Function
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Watching a DVD Movie
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Using the DVD and Enhanced Video Adapter
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Chapter 3. Protecting Your Computer
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Protecting Your Computer
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Using Passwords
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Using the Personalization Editor
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Using Mechanical Locks
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Chapter 4. Using Your Computer with a Battery Pack
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Using the Battery Pack
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Charging the Battery Pack
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Monitoring the Battery Status
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Saving Battery Power
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Using the Power Management Modes
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Customizing Power Management
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Considerations When Using a Power Management Mode
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Using Other Battery-Saving Methods
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Chapter 5. Using Your Computer with a PC Card
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Using a PC Card
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PC Card Types
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PC Card Interface
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PC Card Support Software
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