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Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ii Table of Contents: INTRODUCTION........................................................... 1 Notes on This manual ............................................... 1 Audience .............................................................. 1 Document Your Notebook ....................................... 1 Quality................................................................. 2 Service ................................................................ 2 Finding More Information .......................................... 2 Getting to Know Windows XP .................................. 2 Software Help ....................................................... 3 Device Drivers ...................................................... 3 SAFETY........................................................................ 5 Safety Instructions ................................................... 5 Data Security........................................................ 5 Operational Safety................................................. 5 General Safety Information ..................................... 6 Ambient Temperature ............................................ 6 CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD/DVD-RW Drive Safety ............. 7 TFT Display Safety................................................. 7 Power Adapter ...................................................... 8 Battery Operation .................................................. 9 Modem .............................................................. 10 Touch Pad .......................................................... 10 Cabling .............................................................. 10 Set-Up Location .................................................. 10 Important Additional Safety Instructions ................. 11 Upgrades and Repairs .......................................... 11 Notes for Service Engineers ..................................... 12 MAINTENANCE .......................................................... 13 Maintenance Instructions......................................... Cleaning and Care ............................................... Care of the TFT Display ........................................ Transporting the Notebook.................................... Securing your Notebook ....................................... 13 13 13 14 15 iii VIEWS OF THE NOTEBOOK ........................................ 17 Open Notebook ...................................................... Front View............................................................. Left Side ............................................................... Right Side ............................................................. Rear Side .............................................................. Indicators ............................................................. Easy Start Buttons ................................................. Power Saving Button .............................................. 17 18 18 19 19 20 21 22 GETTING STARTED .................................................... 23 Step 1 ............................................................... 23 Step 2 ............................................................... 23 Step 3 ............................................................... 24 THE WINDOWS XP DESKTOP ..................................... 25 POWER SUPPLY ......................................................... 27 On/Off Button ........................................................ Power Adapter ....................................................... Battery Operation................................................... Inserting the Battery............................................ Removing the battery .......................................... Charging the Battery............................................ Battery Power ..................................................... Power Management ................................................ Standby Mode..................................................... Suspend (hibernate) Mode .................................... Opening and Closing the Display............................... Screen Resolution................................................... Connecting an External Monitor ................................ Connecting A TV / AV Device.................................... 27 27 28 28 28 29 29 31 31 31 33 33 34 34 DISPLAY.................................................................... 33 DATA ENTRY.............................................................. 35 The Keyboard ........................................................ 35 Notebook-specific key combinations ....................... 35 Touch pad ............................................................. 36 iv MAIN COMPONENTS .................................................. 37 The Hard Drive ...................................................... Important Directories ........................................... The Optical Drive ................................................... CD-ROM Drive..................................................... DVD-ROM Drive .................................................. CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive ............................. DVD-RW/CD-RW Super Combo Drive...................... Handling Discs .................................................... Loading a Disc .................................................... Removing a Disc ................................................. Playing Music CDs................................................ Playing DVD Movies ............................................. Writing CDs ........................................................... Writing DVDs (optional) .......................................... The Sound Card ..................................................... External Audio Ports ............................................ Modem ................................................................. Modem port ........................................................ The Network.......................................................... What is a network? .............................................. Fast Ethernet-Network ......................................... The PC card Slot .................................................... 32-bit CardBus Port ............................................. Use of PC Cards .................................................. Connection Options ................................................ PS/2 Interface..................................................... Parallel Interface ................................................. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port ............................. 37 38 39 39 39 39 39 40 40 41 41 41 42 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 47 50 50 50 52 52 52 52 SOFTWARE ................................................................ 53 Digital Signatures................................................... 54 Windows Activation.............................................. 55 THE BIOS SET-UP-PROGRAM ..................................... 56 Running the BIOS Set-up ........................................ 56 Navigating the BIOS Utility ................................... 56 v CUSTOMER SERVICE.................................................. 57 Data and System Security ....................................... 57 Data Security...................................................... 57 Maintenance Programs ......................................... 57 SYSTEM RECOVERY ................................................... 59 Restoring Microsoft Windows XP ............................... FAQ ­ Questions Frequently Asked............................ Troubleshooting ..................................................... Localize the Cause ............................................... Additional Support.................................................. Driver Support ....................................................... Standards ............................................................. Electromagnetic Compatibility ............................... Electrical Safety .................................................. Ergonomics ........................................................ Supplementary Information .................................. 59 60 62 62 64 64 65 65 66 66 66 INDEX ....................................................................... 67 vi INTRODUCTION NOTES ON THIS MANUAL This manual is divided into sections to help you find the information you require. Along with the Table of Contents, an Index has been provided to help you locate information. Please read the chapters "Operational Safety" (page 5 and following) and "Getting started" (page 23 and following). In addition, many application programs include extensive help functions. As a general rule, you can access help functions by pressing F1 on the keyboard. These help functions are available to you when you use the Microsoft Windows® operating system or the various application programs. AUDIENCE These instructions are intended for both the novice and advanced user. Regardless of the possible professional utilization, this Notebook is designed for day-to-day household use. The functions and applications for use with this Notebook have been designed with the entire family in mind. DOCUMENT YOUR NOTEBOOK It is important to document the details of your Notebook purchase in the event you need warranty service. The serial number can be found on the back of the Notebook: Serial Number Date of Purchase Place of Purchase ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... INTRODUCTION 1 QUALITY We have selected the components in this computer for their high level of functionality, ease of use, safety and reliability. Through balanced hardware and software design we are able to provide you with an innovative personal computer useful for applications relating to both work and leisure. We are pleased to welcome you as our newest customer. Thank you for choosing our company. SERVICE We are pleased to provide individualized customer service throughout the life of your Notebook. Please feel free to contact a customer service representative with any questions relating to this Notebook. A separate section on Customer Service is included in this manual, starting on page 57. FINDING MORE INFORMATION There are many kinds of help and information for using your PC. This section tells you where to get help with the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, software programs, and the Multimedia PC. GETTING TO KNOW WINDOWS XP WINDOWS XP MANUAL This printed manual provides general information about the operating system. We recommend that all beginning users or users of previous versions of Windows read this information. It can be found with the CDs in the accessory box that came with your PC. WINDOWS XP TOUR Windows XP includes a tour that you can take to familiarize yourself with the operating system. This tour can usually be found by clicking on the Start menu. You can also find the tour by selecting All Programs, then Accessories. WINDOWS XP HELP AND SUPPORT An answer to almost every question can be found in this program. You'll find it in the Start menu. 2 INTRODUCTION SOFTWARE HELP Many software programs incorporate extensive help functions. As a general rule, you can access help functions by pressing F1 on the keyboard. Many software programs include Help as an option on the menu at the top of the screen or window. They may also provide an icon (or icons) with a question mark on them that you can click to access more information. DEVICE DRIVERS If you install external devices, such as printers or digital cameras, you may also need to install device drivers. The drivers will be included with your peripheral devices. These are occasionally updated by the manufacturer. Check with the manufacturer of your peripheral device to find out if you have the most recent version of your device drivers. INTRODUCTION 3 4 SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important information on the safe and proper setup, use and care of your Notebook computer. Please read this manual carefully and follow all instructions. These instructions should ...