Instruction Manual

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Preface
Contents
Notice .................................................................................I
FCC Statement .............................................................II
Instructions for Care and Operation ..........................IV
Power Safety ..............................................................VI
Battery Precautions ...................................................VII
Cleaning .................................................................. VIII
Servicing ................................................................. VIII
Travel Considerations ................................................IX
Quick Start Guide
Overview ........................................................................1-1
Model & Design Differences .......................................1-2
Advanced Users ...........................................................1-3
Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users ......................1-3
Warning Boxes ............................................................1-3
Not Included ................................................................1-4
System Software ..........................................................1-4
System Startup ...............................................................1-5
System Map: Top View with LCD Panel Open ............1-6
LED Indicators ...............................................................1-7
Hot Key Buttons & Keyboard .......................................1-8
Function Keys ................................................................1-9
System Map: Front & Rear Views ...............................1-10
System Map: Left View ...............................................1-11
System Map: Right View .............................................1-12
System Map: Bottom View ..........................................1-13
Windows XP Start Menu & Control Panel ..................1-14
Video Features .............................................................1-15
Display & Graphics Properties .................................1-16
Display Devices & Options .......................................1-17
Power Management Features .......................................1-18
Features & Components
Overview ........................................................................2-1
Hard Disk Drive .............................................................2-2
Optical (CD/DVD) Device ............................................2-3
Loading Discs ..............................................................2-3
Handling CDs or DVDs ...............................................2-4
DVD Regional Codes ..................................................2-5
7-in-1 Card Reader .........................................................2-6
ExpressCard Slot ............................................................2-7
Inserting and Removing ExpressCards ........................2-7
Function Keys ................................................................2-8
Recording Audio ........................................................2-10
TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse .....................................2-12
Configuring the TouchPad and Buttons ...................2-12