User Manual

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Table of Content
Chapter 1: Before you Start -------------------------------------------- 1
Safety Compliance Notice ................................................................1
EUROPE – EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...................... 1
Things you must remember before working on your computer ..........8
Chapter 2: Introduction -------------------------------------------------- 9
Unpacking the Notebook ..................................................................9
Opening the LCD Panel ...................................................................9
The Front .........................................................................................13
The Left Side ...................................................................................13
The Right Side .................................................................................14
The Rear ..........................................................................................14
The Bottom Panel ............................................................................15
Chapter 3: Getting Started ---------------------------------------------- 17
Connecting the AC Adapter..............................................................17
Turning On Your Notebook Computer..............................................18
Operating on Battery Power .............................................................18
Chapter 4: Using the Notebook Computer ------------------------- 21
LCD Care ........................................................................................21
The Notebook’s Hot Key Controls....................................................22
TouchPad Precautions ......................................................................23
Data Storage and Retrieval ...............................................................24
Features of the CD/DVD-ROM Module............................................ 24
Precautions for Handling CD/DVD-ROM/Combo Discs ...................24
The Battery Power System ...............................................................25
Removing the Battery Pack ..............................................................25
Preparing the Battery Pack for Use ...................................................26
Battery Calibration...........................................................................27
Chapter 5: Desktop Operation ----------------------------------------- 29
The Multimedia Sound System.........................................................29
Chapter 6: Configuring & Maintaining Your System------------ 31
Navigating through BIOS Setup .......................................................31
Accessing the BIOS Setup Program..................................................31
The Menu Bar ..................................................................................31
The Legend Bar ............................................................................... 32
Launching Submenus .......................................................................33
General Help....................................................................................33