Operation Manual

Working with the n otebook
Monitor settings
Selecting the resolution
LCD screen
The resolution of the LCD screen of your notebook is optimally set at th e factory.
Changing the font size
Changing the font sizeLCD screen
However, you can choose a larger or smaller font.
If Windows XP is installed on your system
► Under Start – Control Panel – Display– Appearance, select the type of font in the Font Size field.
If Windows Vista is installed on your
system
► Right-click on the desktop. Enter the
settings unde r Personalizatio n – Adjust Font size (DPI ) (in
the left pan e) – Continue.
or
► Enter the settings under Start symbol – (Settings) – Con trol Panel – Appearance and
Personalization – Personalization – Adjust Font size (DPI) (in the left pane) – Continue.
Synchronising the display on the LCD screen and an external monitor
LCD screenScreenSynchronisati on, screen display
Your notebook supports the simultaneous display on the LCD screen and an external
monitor. Pressing the key combination
Fn
+
F4
switches between LCD only, external
monitor and LC D and external monitor only. The last setting is useful if you would like
high resolution and refresh rate on an external mo nitor.
Battery
BatteryBatteryLife, b atter
y
Rechargeabl
ebattery
Rechargeabl
ebattery
The battery is one of the most important compon ents of your notebo ok. W hen not plugged into a
mains outlet, the no tebook runs on its built-in battery. You can increase the life of the battery by
caring for the battery properly. The average battery life is around 500 charge/discharge cycles.
You can extend the battery life by taking advantage of the available energy saving functions.
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