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Contents
Getting Started with Your Notebook
Taking Inventory
What’s in the box?
To buy accessories
To find more information
Identifying Parts of the Computer
Front View
Back View
Bottom View
Status Lights
Setting Up Your Computer
Step 1: Install the battery
Step 2: Connect AC power
Step 3: Connect a phone line
Step 4: Turn on the computer
Step 5: Set up Windows
To connect to the Internet
What to do next
Basic Operation
Operating Your Computer
To turn the computer on and off
To reset the computer
To change the boot device
To use the touch pad
To use the Fn hot keys
To use the One-Touch buttons
To use the Windows and Applications keys
To use the embedded keypad
To use the ALT GR key
To adjust the display
To adjust the volume
Using CDs or DVDs
To insert or remove a CD or DVD
To play DVD movies
To create or copy CDs
Securing Your Computer
To set up password protection
To lock your computer
To attach a security cable
To protect against viruses
To lock the hard disk drive
Taking Care of Your Computer
To protect your hard disk drive
To maintain your computer
To safeguard your data
To extend the life of the display
To clean your computer
Batteries and Power Management
Managing Power Consumption
How the computer manages power automatically
To manage power manually
Using Battery Power
To check battery status
To respond to a low-battery warning
To recharge the battery
To get the most from your batteries
Modem and Network Connections
Using the Modem
To connect the modem
To connect to the Internet
To disconnect from the Internet
To dial in to a network
To change your modem settings
To send and receive e-mail
To send and receive faxes
Connecting to a LAN
To connect to a LAN
Making Wireless Network Connections
To prepare for connections
To turn wireless communication on and off
Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections
To turn Bluetooth communication on and off
To prepare for Bluetooth connections
To send or receive files using Bluetooth
To connect to a Bluetooth printer or serial device
To make a dial-up connection via a Bluetooth phone
Add-On Devices
Connecting PC Cards
To insert or remove a PC Card
Connecting External Devices
To identify connectors for external devices
To connect a printer or other parallel device
To connect an external keyboard or mouse
To connect a USB device
To connect an audio device
To use an external monitor
To use a TV set as a monitor
To connect an IEEE 1394 device
To connect a serial device
To connect an infrared device
To use a port replicator
Installing Additional RAM
To install a RAM expansion module
To remove a RAM expansion module
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
To replace the hard disk drive
To replace the hard disk drive holder
To prepare a new hard disk drive
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Troubleshooting Your Computer
Audio Problems
CD-ROM and DVD Problems
Display Problems
Hard Disk Drive Problems
Heat Problems
Infrared Problems
Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems
LAN Problems
Memory Problems
Modem Problems
PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems
Performance Problems
Port Replicator Problems
Power and Battery Problems
Printing Problems
Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems
Startup Problems
Wireless Problems
Testing the Hardware
To run the e-Diagtools diagnostic test
Configuring the Computer
To run the BIOS Setup utility
Reinstalling and Updating Software
To recover the factory installation of your hard disk
To replace a damaged QuickRestore System Recovery CD
To update the BIOS
To update Windows drivers
Support and Service
Getting Assistance for Your Computer
To get help from the Web
To get support or service
To receive repair service
To prepare your computer for shipment
Limited Warranty Statement
Reference Information
Hardware Specifications
Modem Reference Information
Modem Reference (Conexant)
Safety Information
Power Cords
Ergonomics
Battery Safety
Laser Safety
LED Safety
Mercury Safety
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
Regulatory Information
U.S.A.
Canada
European Union
Japan
New Zealand
Russia
International
Index