iv Contents
Keyboard Controller .............................................................................................1-17
PC CardBus Controller ......................................................................................... 1-17
Sound Integrated Circuit ....................................................................................... 1-17
Interrupt Controllers .............................................................................................1-18
Power Management Overview ..................................................................................... 1-19
System Power Management .................................................................................. 1-20
Local Power Management..................................................................................... 1-20
Plug and Play............................................................................................................... 1-21
Specifications............................................................................................................... 1-22
Section 2 Setup and Operation
Unpacking the System.................................................................................................. 2-1
Hardware Setup ........................................................................................................... 2-1
Cable Connections ................................................................................................ 2-3
Power Sources............................................................................................................. 2-4
Using the AC Adapter........................................................................................... 2-4
Using the Main Battery Pack................................................................................. 2-5
Checking Battery Power Levels......................................................................2-5
What to Do When Battery Power Gets Low................................................... 2-5
When to Change the Battery .......................................................................... 2-5
Battery Handling ............................................................................................2-6
Replacing the Battery Pack ................................................................................... 2-7
Battery Precautions ........................................................................................ 2-10
Recharging Battery Precautions......................................................................2-11
Extending Battery Life .......................................................................................... 2-11
Operating Controls ...................................................................................................... 2-12
Power Button and Status LEDs...................................................................... 2-12
Function Keys (Fn Keys)....................................................................................... 2-14
Smart Power Switch ............................................................................................. 2-15
Power-on Self-Test (POST)......................................................................................... 2-16
POST Errors.........................................................................................................2-17
Setup Utility ................................................................................................................ 2-18
Accessing Setup.................................................................................................... 2-19
With an Error at POST .................................................................................. 2-19
With No Errors at POST................................................................................ 2-19
Setup Utility Main Menu.......................................................................................2-19
How to Use Setup..........................................................................................2-19