Notebook PC
User's Guide
Model: Targa Traveller 820
First Edition: January 2005
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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Other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
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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
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN .................................................................................1-1
CHECKING WHAT YOU RECEIVED ..........................................................................1-1
EXAMINING YOUR COMPUTER................................................................................1-2
THE TWO POWER LEDS..........................................................................................1-6
THE FIVE STATUS LEDS .........................................................................................1-7
THE SEVEN SYSTEM BUTTONS................................................................................1-8
ATTENTION ON PCMCIA EJECT HANDLE ..............................................................1-9
THE KEY....................................................................................................1-10
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
CHAPTER 2 BATTERY .....................................................................................................2-1
2.1
BATTERY PACK .......................................................................................................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
2.8
CHARGING THE BATTERY PROPERLY .....................................................................2-5
CHAPTER 3 MEMORY......................................................................................................3-1
REMOVING MEMORY MODULE ...............................................................................3-2
3.1
CHAPTER 4 MINI-PCI MODULE (OPTIONAL) .............................................................4-1
REMOVING MINI-PCI MODULE ..............................................................................4-1
4.1
CHAPTER 5 THE HARD DISK DRIVE ............................................................................5-1
REMOVING THE HARD DISK DRIVE ........................................................................5-1
5.1
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 (includes battery
pack).
AC Adapter.
AC Power Cord.
CD ROM Discs (includes drivers
and user’s guide).
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:
LCD Screen
Cover Latch
Six System
Buttons
Power Button
(System Button)
Optical Drive
Kensington Lock
Speaker
Lid Switch
Keyboard
Touch Pad
Speaker
The Two Power LEDs
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The Five Status LEDs
Panoramic View
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Cover Latch
The Two Power
LEDs
Front View
USB Ports
DC In Jack
VGA Port
IEEE 1394 Port
Ventilation Holes
Rear View
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RJ11
(Fax/Modem)
Connector
PCMCIA
Eject Handle
PCMCIA Socket
SPDIF-Out Headphone Connector
Microphone Connector
RJ45 (LAN) Connector
The HDD Drive
Left View
Kensington Lock
Optical Drive
Battery Latch
Eject Button
Emergency Hole
Right View
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