User's Guide 
Model: M9700a – R1 Series 
First Edition: March 2006 
 
 
 
     
User's Guide 
NOTICE 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Standards 
 
 
The following standards are adopted throughout this manual: 
 
 
 
 
 
Notebook in boldface (with or without capitalization) refers to the notebook 
computer that you have purchased. 
Boldface type is also used to highlight important information in this 
document. 
 
  Whenever extra caution is called for, the information will be boxed in a dark 
frame preceded by "Note:" or "Warning:" 
 
 
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Contents 
CONTENTS 
 
 
 
 
CHAPTER 1 - BEFORE YOU BEGIN..............................................1-1 
1.1   CHECKING WHAT YOU RECEIVED ................................................................. 1-1 
EXAMINING YOUR COMPUTER....................................................................... 1-2 
1.2  
THE TWO SYSTEM LEDS ............................................................................... 1-7 
1.3  
1.4 
THE SEVEN STATUS LEDS............................................................................. 1-8 
THE POWER BUTTON ..................................................................................... 1-9 
1.5 
THE NINE FINGER-TOUCH BUTTONS............................................................ 1-10 
1.6 
PCI EXPRESS CARD AND MEDIA SLOTS ...................................................... 1-12 
1.7 
1.8 
OPERATING TEMPERATURE.......................................................................... 1-14 
THE  KEY ............................................................................................ 1-15 
1.9 
CHAPTER 2 - BATTERY...................................................................2-1 
BATTERY PACK.............................................................................................. 2-1 
2.1 
2.2   RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ................................................................ 2-1 
2.3   QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:........................................................................... 2-2 
2.4   BATTERY MAINTENANCE............................................................................... 2-3 
2.5  
POWER CONSUMPTION................................................................................... 2-3 
2.6   REDUCING POWER CONSUMPTION ................................................................. 2-4 
2.7   REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK.................................................................... 2-4 
CHAPTER 3 - MEMORY ...................................................................3-1 
3.1   REMOVING MEMORY MODULES .................................................................... 3-2 
CHAPTER 4 - THE HDD DRIVES....................................................4-1 
4.1  
THE TWO HDD SOCKETS............................................................................... 4-1 
4.2   REMOVING THE HARD DISK DRIVES ............................................................. 4-2 
APPENDIX A - AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES .................A-1 
 
 
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Before You Begin 
Chapter 1 - Before You Begin 
Please read this section before you start using your computer. 
 
1.1   Checking What You Received 
Your notebook package should contain the following items: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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The Notebook. 
AC Adapter. 
AC Power Cord. 
CD Disc (Including Drivers and User’s Guide). 
Battery Pack. 
 
 
Note:  You should keep the original factory carton and packing materials in case you 
need to ship the unit back for servicing. 
 
 
 
 
 
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1.2   Examining Your Computer 
Before you start using your computer, you need to  get  acquainted  with  your notebook's 
main features and interfaces:  
 
 
 
 
 
 Web Cam (Optional) 
 LCD Latch  
 LCD Screen 
 Power Button 
 Keyboard 
 Two Click Buttons 
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Panoramic View 
 
 Seven System LEDs  
 Nine Finger-Touch Buttons  
 Touch Pad  
 ODD Drive  
 Two Speakers