User's Guide
Model: M9700a – R1 Series
First Edition: March 2006
User's Guide
NOTICE
Specifications and information found in this manual are subject to change without notice.
Any changes therefore will be incorporated in future editions. The manufacturer assumes
no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document.
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TRADEMARKS
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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