User’s Manual 
Part Number:  5615 6763 0013  R00 
(May 2003) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TRADEMARKS 
All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their 
respective companies. 
NOTE 
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. 
 
 
Regulations Information 
Class B Regulations 
USA 
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement 
NOTE: 
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. This 
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and 
used in accordance with the instructions, 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. 
−  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 
−  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the 
receiver is connected. 
−  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the 
user’s authority to operate the equipment. 
Please note: 
The use of a non-shielded interface cable with this equipment is prohibited. 
Wireless LAN Module Statement 
FCC CAUTION: 
To assure continued compliance (example – use only shielded interface cables when 
connecting to computer or peripheral devices), any changes or modifications not 
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's 
authority to operate this equipment. 
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device 
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired 
operation. 
 
 
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 a minimum distance 
of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. 
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other 
antenna or transmitter. 
Canada 
Canadian Department of Communications 
Radio Interference Regulations Class B Compliance Notice 
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from 
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian 
Department of Communications. 
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites 
applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le 
brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada. 
 
 
About the Battery 
Caution Texts Concerning Lithium Batteries 
ADVARSEL! 
Lithiumbatteri – Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med 
batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. 
DANISH 
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. 
SWEDISH 
VARNING: 
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ 
som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens 
instruktion. 
FINNISH 
VAROITUS: 
Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan 
valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden 
mukaisesti. 
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. 
DEUTSCH 
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. 
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.
 
 
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 Modem 
Caution 
1.  Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 
2.  Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed 
for wet locations. 
3.  Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has 
been disconnected at the network interface. 
4.  Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. 
5.  Avoid using the telephone function (other than a cordless type) during an electrical 
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 
6.  Do not use the telephone function to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 
7.  Do not use this product near water, for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen 
sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. 
Caution (for USA Users) 
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. 
 
 
Table of Contents 
Preface........................................................................................v 
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 
Rear Components...............................................................1-8 
Front Components..............................................................1-9 
Bottom Components ........................................................1-10 
Top-open Components.....................................................1-11 
Where to Go from Here .........................................................1-13 
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 
Typewriter Keys.................................................................2-4 
Cursor-Control Keys..........................................................2-5 
Numeric Keypad ................................................................2-6 
Euro Symbol ......................................................................2-7 
 
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Windows Keys ...................................................................2-7 
Function Keys ....................................................................2-8 
Fn Key................................................................................2-8 
Hot Keys ............................................................................2-8 
Using the Touchpad...............................................................2-10 
Configuring the Touchpad ...............................................2-12 
Using the Floppy Disk Drive.................................................2-13 
Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive ..................................2-13 
Inserting and Ejecting Floppy Disks................................2-14 
Using the Hard Disk Drive ....................................................2-15 
Changing the Hard Disk Drive.........................................2-15 
Using the CD/DVD Drive......................................................2-18 
Inserting and Removing a CD..........................................2-19 
Using the CD Player Buttons.................................................2-20 
Using the Video Features.......................................................2-22 
Configuring the Display Modes.......................................2-22 
Using the Audio Features ......................................................2-24 
Connecting Audio Devices ..............................................2-24 
Using the Communication Features.......................................2-26 
Using the Modem.............................................................2-26 
Using the LAN .................................................................2-27 
Using the Wireless LAN ..................................................2-28 
Chapter 3 Managing Power....................................................3-1 
AC Adapter..............................................................................3-2 
Battery Pack.............................................................................3-3 
Charging the Battery Pack .................................................3-3 
Initializing the Battery Pack...............................................3-4 
Checking the Battery Level................................................3-4 
Replacing the Battery Pack ................................................3-4 
Battery Low Signals and Actions.......................................3-6 
Power Management .................................................................3-7 
Hibernation.........................................................................3-8 
Power-Saving Tips...................................................................3-9 
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