Revision: R00
(August 2009)
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Table of Contents
Preface ........................................................................................v
Safety Precautions....................................................................v
About the Battery .................................................................v
About the AC Adapter ........................................................vi
Notational Conventions........................................................ viii
Chapter 1 Getting Started...................................................1-1
Getting the Computer Running ............................................ 1-2
Unpacking ........................................................................ 1-2
Connecting to AC Power ................................................. 1-2
Opening the Cover ........................................................... 1-3
Turning On and Off the Computer................................... 1-4
Taking a Look at the Computer............................................ 1-6
Right-Side Components ................................................... 1-6
Left-Side Components ..................................................... 1-7
Bottom Components......................................................... 1-8
Top-open Components..................................................... 1-9
Where to Go from Here...................................................... 1-11
Chapter 2 Operating Your Computer.................................2-1
Starting and Stopping the Computer .................................... 2-2
Starting the Computer ...................................................... 2-2
Stopping the Computer .................................................... 2-2
Using the Keyboard.............................................................. 2-4
Hot Keys .......................................................................... 2-5
Using the Touchpad ............................................................. 2-7
Configuring the Touchpad ............................................... 2-8
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Using the Video Features ..................................................... 2-9
Configuring the Display Modes....................................... 2-9
Using the Audio Features................................................... 2-10
Connecting Audio Devices ............................................ 2-11
Using the Communication Features ................................... 2-12
Using the WLAN ........................................................... 2-12
Using the Bluetooth Feature........................................... 2-13
Chapter 3 Managing Power ................................................3-1
AC Adapter .......................................................................... 3-2
Battery Pack ......................................................................... 3-3
Charging the Battery Pack ............................................... 3-3
Initializing the Battery Pack............................................. 3-3
Checking the Battery Level.............................................. 3-4
Replacing the Battery Pack .............................................. 3-4
Battery Low Signals and Actions..................................... 3-5
Power Management.............................................................. 3-6
Hibernation....................................................................... 3-7
Power-Saving Tips ............................................................... 3-8
Using Power Wizard ............................................................ 3-9
Chapter 4 Expanding Your Computer ...............................4-1
Connecting an External Monitor .......................................... 4-2
Connecting a USB Device.................................................... 4-3
Using the Card Reader ......................................................... 4-4
Using the 3.5G SIM Card..................................................... 4-5
Internal Components Upgrade.............................................. 4-7
Chapter 5 Using BIOS Setup ..............................................5-1
When and How to Use BIOS Setup ..................................... 5-2
When to Use..................................................................... 5-2
Starting BIOS Setup......................................................... 5-2
Moving Around and Making Selections .......................... 5-4
Main Menu ........................................................................... 5-5
Advanced Menu ................................................................... 5-6
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Boot Menu............................................................................ 5-7
Security Menu ...................................................................... 5-8
Exit Menu........................................................................... 5-10
Chapter 6 Caring for the Computer ...................................6-1
Protecting the Computer....................................................... 6-2
Using the Windows Security Center ................................ 6-2
Using the Password.......................................................... 6-2
Using the Cable Lock....................................................... 6-3
Taking Care of the Computer............................................... 6-4
Location Guidelines ......................................................... 6-4
General Guidelines........................................................... 6-4
Cleaning Guidelines......................................................... 6-5
Battery Pack Guidelines................................................... 6-5
When Traveling.................................................................... 6-6
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting.................................................7-1
Preliminary Checklist........................................................... 7-2
Solving Common Problems.................................................. 7-3
Battery Problems.............................................................. 7-3
Bluetooth Problems.......................................................... 7-3
Display Problems ............................................................. 7-4
Hardware Device Problems.............................................. 7-5
Disk Drive Problems ........................................................ 7-5
Keyboard, Mouse and Touchpad Problems ..................... 7-5
WLAN Problems.............................................................. 7-6
Power Management Problems.......................................... 7-8
Software Problems ........................................................... 7-8
Sound Problems ............................................................... 7-8
Startup Problems .............................................................. 7-9
Other Problems................................................................. 7-9
Resetting the Computer...................................................... 7-11
Recovering Pre-installed Software..................................... 7-12
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Appendix A Specifications ................................................... A-1
Appendix B Regulatory Information ........................................2
Class B Regulations .................................................................2
USA......................................................................................2
Canada..................................................................................3
European Regulations ..............................................................4
Statements of Compliance....................................................4
Local Restrictions of 802.11 Radio Usage...........................5
Turning Off the Wireless LAN Radio..................................6
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Preface
Safety Precautions
About the Battery
DANISH
ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri – Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske
med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.
DUTCH
LET OP: Er is explosiegevaar als de batterij niet goed geplaatst wordt. Vervang de batterij
uitsluitend door hetzelfde of een gelijkwaardig type, zoals aanbevolen door de fabrikant.
Verwijder gebruikte batterijen volgens de instructies van de fabrikant.
ENGLISH
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according
to manufacturer's instructions.
FINNISH
VAROITUS: Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan
valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.
FRENCH
ATTENTION: II y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer
uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le
constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.
GERMAN
VORSICHT: Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch
denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich-wertigen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter
Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.
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ITALIAN
ATTENZIONE: pericolo di esplosioni in caso di sostituzione errata della batteria. Utilizzare solo
batterie di tipo simile o equivalente raccomandato dal costruttore dell'apparecchiatura. Smaltire le
batterie usare secondo quanto previsto dalle istruzioni del costruttore.
NORWEGIAN
ADVARSEL: Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en
tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til
fabrikantens instruksjoner.
PORTUGUESE
CUIDADO: Perigo de explosão se a bateria for colocada incorrectamente. Instale uma bateria de
tipo igual ou equivalente ao recomendado pelo fabricante do equipamento. Elimine as baterias
usadas em conformidade com as instruções do fabricante.
SPANISH
PRECAUCIÓN: Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se sustituye de forma incorrecta.
Sustituya la batería sólo por otra del mismo tipo u otro equivalente recomendado por su fabricante.
Deseche las baterías agotadas según las instrucciones del fabricante.
SWEDISH
VARNING: Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en
ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt
fabrikantens instruktion.
Attention (for USA Users)
The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The
battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local
laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream.
Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling
options or proper disposal.
About the AC Adapter
Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer. Use of another type
of AC adapter will result in malfunction and/or danger.
Do not use the adapter in a high moisture environment. Never touch the
adapter when your hands or feet are wet.
Allow adequate ventilation around the adapter when using it to operate the
device or charge the battery. Do not cover the AC adapter with paper or
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