User's Manual

XV
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
Advanced Users ...........................................................1-2
Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users ......................1-2
Warning Boxes ............................................................1-2
Not Included ................................................................1-3
System Software ..........................................................1-4
System Startup ...............................................................1-5
System Map: LCD Panel Open ......................................1-6
LED Indicators ............................................................1-7
Hot Key Buttons & Keyboard .......................................1-8
Keyboard ........................................................................1-9
Function Keys ..............................................................1-10
System Map: Front & Rear Views ...............................1-11
System Map: Left & Right Views ...............................1-12
System Map: Bottom View ..........................................1-14
Windows Vista Start Menu & Control Panel ...............1-15
Video Features .............................................................1-16
Power Options ..............................................................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
TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse .......................................2-8
Function/Hot Key Indicators .........................................2-9
Audio Features .............................................................2-10
Adding a Printer ...........................................................2-11
USB Printer ..............................................................2-11
Parallel Printer ..........................................................2-11