NOTES ON THIS MANUAL Keep these instructions with your computer at all times. The proper set up, use and care can help extend the life of your computer. In the event that you transfer ownership of this computer, please provide these instructions to the new owner. 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. 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. We strongly recommend that you read the Online Manual for your Notebook, which can be found in the Start Menu. Important: Additional information about your notebook can be found in the online help in the Start Menu of your notebook. Click on: Information about your notebook This interactive manual is designed to provide additional information about your Notebook as well as useful links accessible via the World Wide Web. Windowsxp invites you to a tour (notes on the task bar) to familiarize yourself with the operating system. We listed further useful sources of information starting on page 66. 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 ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... 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. Copyright© 2005. All rights reserved. The appliance is supposed to be used in Great Britain. Microsoft®, MS-DOS®, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. 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Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ii Table of Contents: SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................ 1 Safety Instructions................................................................... 3 Data Security ....................................................................... 4 Set-Up Location.................................................................... 5 Ambient Temperature............................................................ 5 Power Adapter...................................................................... 6 Power supply ................................................................... 6 Cabling ........................................................................... 6 Modem................................................................................ 7 Information about the regualtory compliance of wireless Lan....... 7 Touch Pad............................................................................ 7 Battery Operation ................................................................. 8 VIEWS & HANDLING.................................................................... 9 Views ................................................................................... 11 Included with Your Notebook ................................................ 11 Open Notebook .................................................................. 12 Front View ......................................................................... 13 Left Side............................................................................ 14 Right Side.......................................................................... 14 Rear Side .......................................................................... 14 Indicators .......................................................................... 15 Getting Started...................................................................... 17 Short description of the Windows® Desktop ............................ 20 Working in Comfort ............................................................. 22 MAIN COMPONENTS .................................................................. 23 Power Supply ........................................................................ 25 On/Off Button .................................................................... 25 Power Adapter.................................................................... 26 Battery Operation ............................................................... 27 Inserting the Battery....................................................... 27 Removing the battery...................................................... 28 Charging the Battery....................................................... 29 Discharging the battery ................................................... 29 Battery Power ................................................................ 30 Power Management............................................................. 31 Standby Mode ................................................................ 31 Suspend (hibernate) Mode ............................................... 31 Display ................................................................................. 32 Opening and Closing the Display ........................................... 32 Screen Resolution ............................................................... 33 Connecting an External Monitor ............................................ 34 Connecting a TV ................................................................. 36 iii Data Entry ............................................................................ 37 The Keyboard..................................................................... 37 Notebook-Specific Key Combinations ................................. 37 Touch Pad.......................................................................... 38 The Hard drive ...................................................................... 39 Important Directories .......................................................... 40 The Optical Drive ................................................................... 41 Loading a Disc.................................................................... 42 Emergency Ejection of a Blocked Disc ................................ 43 Playing Back and Retrieving Data from Discs ...................... 44 Quick Player .................................................................. 44 DVD Technology ................................................................. 45 Various DVD Formats .......................................................... 45 DVD-Video......................................................................... 46 Regional Playback Information for DVD.............................. 47 Subjects Concerning the CD/DVD-Rewriter ............................. 48 Recordable/Rewriteable Discs ........................................... 48 The Sound Card ..................................................................... 49 External Audio Ports............................................................ 49 Modem ................................................................................. 52 What is a Modem? .............................................................. 52 Modem Port ....................................................................... 53 The Network ......................................................................... 54 What is a network? ............................................................. 54 Fast Ethernet-Network .................................................... 54 Troubleshooting within the Network....................................... 57 Wireless LAN.................................................................. 58 Multimedia Card Reader .......................................................... 59 Inserting Memory Cards....................................................... 59 Removing Memory Cards ..................................................... 59 The PC Card Slot.................................................................... 60 32-bit CardBus Port............................................................. 60 Use of PC Cards.................................................................. 60 Installing a PC Card ........................................................ 61 Removing a PC Card ....................................................... 61 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port................................................ 62 IEEE 1394 (FireWire®) ............................................................ 63 Application Options for IEEE1394 .......................................... 63 Technical Specifications ....................................................... 63 Bluetooth (optional feature)..................................................... 64 Activate Bluetooth .............................................................. 65 Inactivate Bluetooth ............................................................ 65 Infrared Interface .................................................................. 66 Instructions for Using the IR port .......................................... 66 iv Software............................................................................... 67 Getting to Know Windows XP ................................................ 67 Windows® XP Manual ...................................................... 67 Windows® XP Help and Support ........................................ 67 Microsoft® Interactive Training ......................................... 68 Installation of Software........................................................ 69 Software Deinstallation.................................................... 71 Windows Activation......................................................... 71 The BIOS Set-up-Program.................................................... 72 Running the BIOS Set-up................................................. 72 Navigating the BIOS Utility .............................................. 72 FIRST AID ................................................................................. 73 FAQ ­ Frequently Asked Questions ........................................... 75 Data and System Security ....................................................... 77 Data Security ..................................................................... 77 Maintenance Programs ........................................................ 77 Password Reset Disk ....................................................... 77 Windows® Update ............................................................... 78 Windows Update Information for Data Security ................... 79 System Recovery ................................................................... 80 Correction.......................................................................... 80 System Restore powered by Symantec .................................. 81 Limits of the Recovery..................................................... 82 Performing the Restore.................................................... 82 Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 83 Localize the Cause .............................................................. 83 Check Cables and Connections ......................................... 83 The Power On Self Test (POST)......................................... 83 Errors And Possible Causes .............................................. 84 Additional Support .............................................................. 85 Driver Support ................................................................... 85 Maintenance......... ...