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Preface
©©Copyright 2006
All Rights Reserved.
The  information  in  this  document  is  subject  to  change  without  prior
notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not
represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer.
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability
to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility
of such damages.
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright.
All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by
any  mechanical,  electronic,  or  other  means  in  any  form  without  prior
written permission of the manufacturer.
Safety Notices
1.  Please read these safety instructions carefully.
2.  All precautions and warnings on the equipment should be carefully
noted.
3.  Please disconnect the computer from the AC outlet before
cleaning.
4.  Never pour any liquids into any openings or directly onto the
computer unit. This could result in fire or electrical shock.
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5.  Ensure the voltage range of the power outlet is between 100V and
240V before connecting the computer unit. Exceeding the
maximum rated voltage may cause damage to the AC adapter or to
the computer. This could result in fire or electrical shock.
6.  Do not leave this equipment in a non-temperature controlled
environment; storage temperatures below 4°C (39°F) or above
35°C (95°F) may damage the unit.
To  reduce  the  risk  of  an  electric  shock,
which could cause personal injury, please follow all safety notices.
The symbols shown are used in your documentation and on your
equipment to indicate safety hazards.
Lithium  batteries  can  be  dangerous.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with  the  same  or  equivalent  type  recommended  by  the
manufacturer.  Dispose  of  used  batteries  according  to  the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Under  no circumstances should the user
attempt  to  disassemble the  power  supply.  The  power  supply  has
no user-replaceable parts. Inside the power supply are hazardous
voltages that can cause serious personal injury. A defective power
supply must be returned to your dealer.
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Safety Notices for the Power Cord
This equipment has a 2 or 3-wire power cord.   Replace the power cord
if it becomes damaged. Contact your dealer for an exact replacement.
In  the  U.S.A.  and  Canada,  the  power  cord  must  be  a  UL-listed
detachable power cord (in Canada, CSA-certified).
2-wire cord
SPT-2 18AWG
3-wire cord
SVT or SJT, 18 AWG, 3-conductor
Provided with a molded-on cord connector body at the other end. The
cord length must not exceed 3 meters.
Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, the plug must be rated for 250 VAC,
2.5 amp minimum, and must display an international agency approval
marking. The cord must be suitable for use in the end-user’s country.
Consult your dealer or the local electrical authorities if you are unsure
of the type of power cord to use in your country. Voltage changes occur
automatically in the power supply.
Notice of EMC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits  are  designed  to  provide  reasonable  protection  against  harmful
interference in a residential installation.
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This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual
may  cause  harmful  interference  to  radio  communications.  However,
there  is  no  guarantee  that  interference  will  not  occur  in  a  particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or  television  reception,  which  can  be  determined  by  turning  the
equipment  off  and  on,  the  user  is  encouraged  to  try  to  correct  the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 
  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
that to which the receiver is connected.
  Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
Use only shielded I/O cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment.
You are cautioned the changes or modifications not expressly approved
by  the  party  responsible  for  compliance  could  void  your  authority to
use the equipment.
This  device  complies  with  Part  15  of  the  FCC  Rules.  Operation  is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device will not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference it
receive including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This  device  and  its  antenna(s)  must  not  be  co-located  or  operating  in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth
for  an  uncontrolled  environment.  This  equipment  should  be  installed
and  operated  with  minimum  distance  20  cm  between  the  radiator  &
your body.
Canadian EMI Compliance Statement
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations.
European Union CE Marking Declaration
This  product  has  been  tested  and  found  to  comply  with  the  EMC
requirement subject to the EU directive for CE marking.
Laser Compliance Statement for CD-ROM, DVD-ROM,
CD-RW and DVD/CD-RW Combo Drives
The  CD-ROM,  DVD-ROM,  CD-RW  and  DVD/CD-RW  Combo  drive
for this computer are laser products. The classification label of the drive
is  located  on  the  bottom  of  the  drive.  Below  is  a  sample  of  the
classification label;
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
LOUKAN 1 LASERLAITE
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
The  drive  is  certified  in  the  USA  to  comply  with  the  requirements  of
the  Department  of  Health  and  Human  Services  21  Code  of  Federal
Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J. for Class 1 laser products.
In other countries the drive is certified to comply with the requirements
of EN60825.
Do not open the drive. There are no user-
serviceable  parts  or  components  inside.  Use  of  controls,
adjustments  and  operation  of  procedures  other  than  those
specified, may result in hazardous exposure to radiation. Class I (1)
laser  products  are  not  considered  hazardous.  The  drive  has  an
internal, Class I (1), 0.5-milliwatt, aluminum gallium-arsenide laser
that  operates  at  a  wavelength  of  760  to  810  nanometers.   The
design  of  the  laser  system  and  the  drive  ensures  that  there  is  no
exposure to laser radiation above a Class I (1) level during normal
operation, user maintenance or servicing.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Before You Start ................................................... 1
What to do Before You Work on your Computer..................... 1
Chapter 2: Introduction........................................................... 3
Introducing your Computer ........................................................ 3
Unpacking the Computer............................................................. 3
Getting to Know Your Computer ............................................... 4
Chapter 3: Getting Started....................................................13
Setting Up the Computer ........................................................... 13
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack ............................... 13
Connecting the Computer to an External Power Source........ 16
Operating on Battery Power...................................................... 17
Chapter 4: Exploring Windows ............................................19
Using the Windows ..................................................................... 19
Control Panel .............................................................................. 22
Desktop icons............................................................................... 23
Turning off Your Computer...................................................... 24
Chapter 5: Using the Computer ...........................................27
Adjusting the Screen Display .................................................... 27
The Battery Power System......................................................... 28
Using the A-Menu ....................................................................... 30
Entering Information with the Pen........................................... 32
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