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Table of Contents
Notice for Users in the USA .......................................................................................i
Notice for Users in Europe .......................................................................................iv
Safety Precautions.....................................................................................................vi
About This Manual ...................................................................................................ix
Recording Important Information .............................................................................. x
Manual Conventions .................................................................................................xi
Table of Contents.....................................................................................................xii
Overview of Computer............................................................................................. xv
Fast Start
1-1
Connecting AC Power ............................................................................................1-1
Setting Up Windows 98 ..........................................................................................1-3
Turning Off Your Computer ...................................................................................1-4
Basic Operations
2-1
Powering the Computer ..........................................................................................2-1
Resetting the System...............................................................................................2-3
Using the Keyboard ................................................................................................2-4
Using the Glide Pad ................................................................................................2-7
Reading the Status Indicators..................................................................................2-8
Adjusting the Display .............................................................................................2-9
Controlling Audio .................................................................................................2-11
Using the Drives ...................................................................................................2-12
Installing a Drive in the Drive Bay .......................................................................2-14
Using the CD-ROM Drive ....................................................................................2-15
Using the Floppy Disk Drive Externally...............................................................2-16
Battery and Power Management
3-1
Battery Pack............................................................................................................3-1
Battery Low Warnings ............................................................................................3-3
Battery Conditioning...............................................................................................3-4
Changing a Battery Pack.........................................................................................3-5
Programmable Power Management ........................................................................3-6
Power Management Hot-keys ...............................................................................3-10