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TABLEOFCONTENTS

PREFACE

SymbolsandConventions

Protecting YourComputer-AvoidAbusiveHandlingandAdverse

Environment

ChapterSummaries

1.GETTINGTO KNOWTHEBASICS

PerformanceFeatures(1-2,3)

SystemataGlance(1-4)

FrontView(1-4,5,6,7,8)

RearView(1-9,10,11)

BottomView(1-12,13)

ACAdapter(1-14)

TVTuner/ VideoCapturingModuleandVideo/AudioInput

BreakoutCable(OptionalDevice)(1-15)

RemoteControl(OptionalDevice)(1-16)

HowtoUsetheRemote,WatchTVandRecordVideoClips

(1-17,18,19)

LEDStatusIndicators(1-20,21)

KeyboardFeatures(1-22)

Function(Quick)Keys (1-22)

WindowsKeys(1-23)

EmbeddedNumericKeypad (1-23)

TouchPad withPageUp/ PageDownFunction(1-24)

GraphicSubsystem(1-25)

Adjusting theDisplayBrightness (1-25)

Extending theLifeoftheTFTDisplayPanel(1-25)

OpeningandClosing theDisplayPanel(1-26)

AudioSubsystem(1-27)

Adjusting theVolumeManually(1-27)

Adjusting theVolumeinWindows(1-27)

Adjusting theAudioVolumeviatheVolumeDial(1-27)

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VoiceRecording(1-27)

ModemandModemSetting(1-28)

EthernetAdapter(1-29)

2.BIOSSETUPAND SECURITY

EnteringtheBIOSSetupScreen(2-3)

Leaving theBIOSSetup Screen(2-3)

BIOSAction Keys(2-3)

ModifyingtheBIOSSettings(2-4)

MainSetup(2-4)

AdvanceSetup (2-4,5)

AboutHardDiskDriveParameters(2-5,6)

Boot Setup(2-6,7)

SecuritySetup(2-7,8)

PowerSetup (2-8,9)

Exit Setup(2-9)

3.BATTERYPOWER&POWERMANAGEMENT

TheBatteryPack(3-2)

Lithium-IonBatteryTechnology(3-2)

BatteryLow-PowerWarning(3-3)

InstallingandRemovingtheBatteryPack (3-4,5)

Charging theBatteryandChargingTime(3-5)

Checking theBatteryLevel(3-6)

Prolonging theBattery’sLifeand UsageCycles(3-6)

UsingWindowsPowerOptions(3-7)

Windows’PowerSchemes(3-7,8)

Suspend Modes(3-9,10)

PowerButtonAction(3-11)

LowBatteryWarning(3-12)

PowerManualQuickAccess (3-13)

4.UPGRADINGYOUR COMPUTER

UpgradingtheHardDiskDrive(4-2,3,4)

UpgradingtheSystemMemory(4-5, 6,7,8)

InstallingaMiniPCICardtotheSystem(4-9,10,11)

5.TROUBLE-SHOOTING

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FirstStep(5-2,3)

AudioProblems(5-4)

HardDiskProblems(5-5,6)

CD-ROM,DVD-ROM, CD-RW,orComboDriveProblems(5-7)

DisplayProblems(5-8)

KeyboardandMouseProblems(5-9)

CMOSBatteryProblems(5-10)

MemoryProblems(5-11)

ModemProblems(5-12)

NetworkAdapter/ Ethernet Problems(5-13)

PCCard/PCMCIAProblems(5-14)

PerformanceProblems(5-15)

PrinterProblems(5-16)

Firewire(IEEE1394)andUSB2.0Problems(5-17)

APPENDIXAProductSpecification

APPENDIXBAgencyRegulatoryNotices

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Preface

UsingThisManual

ThisUser’sManualcontainsgeneralinformation aboutyour

computer, hardwareand softwaresetup information,

troubleshooting, and technical specifications.

SymbolsandConventions

The following conventionsand symbolsareused inthismanual:

nWhenkeysaretobe pressed at the sametime, aplus(+)

symbolisused. Forinstance, Fn+F7meansholding Fnand

F7keysatthe sametime.

nWhenaseriesofclicking actionsisneeded inWindowsO/S,[]

and >symbolsareused. Forinstance, [Start>Settings>

ControlPanel>Display]meansclickingthe Starticon first,

then the Settings,then the ControlPanel,then the Display

icon.

nWhenyou need tomakeaselection withthe touchpad (or

mouse), you willbe asked to’select’or‘click’or‘double-click’,

‘right-click’the item.

Note: Textinthisformatandsymbol meansspecificinstructions, commentary,

sidelights,oranyadditional information ornotesthatyou shouldbeawareof.

Warning: Text isthisformatandsymbolmeansthat failurestocomplywiththe

giveninstructionsorinformationcouldresultindamagetoyourcomputerorcould

causebodilyharmorloss of life.

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ProtectingYourComputer -Avoid Abusive Handling and

Adverse Environment

Followthe advicebelowwillhelpensurethatyou getthe most out

of yourInvestment.

Yourcomputerwill serveyou wellif you takegood careofit.

nDo not exposethe computertodirect sunlight orplaceit near

sourcesofheat.

nDo not subjectittotemperaturesbelow0oC (32oF)orabove

50oC (122oF).

nDo not exposethe computertomagneticfields.

nDo not exposethe computertomoistureorrain.

nDo not spillwaterorliquidonthe computer.

nDo not subjectthe computertoadverseshock and vibration.

nDo not exposethe computertodust and dirt.

nDo notplaceobjectson top ofthe computertoavoiddamaging

the computer.

nDo not placethe computeron rockysurfaces.

Herearesomewaysoftaking careof yourACadapter.

nDo not connectthe adaptertoanydevicesotherthan your

computer.

nDo not let watergetintothe adapter.

nDo not blockthe ventilation airwayof the adapter.

nKeep the adapterinacooland ventilated place.

nDo notstep on the powercordorplaceheavyobjectson top of

it.

nCarefullytuckawaythe powercordand anycablesawayfrom

pedestrian traffic.

nWhenunplugging the powercord, do not pull on the corditself

but pullon the plug.

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nKeep the adapterawayfromchildren.

nThe total ampereratingsofthe equipmentplugged inshould

not exceed the ampererating ofthe cordif you areusingan

extension cord.

nThe total currentrating of allequipment plugged intoasingle

wall outlet shouldnot exceed the fuserating.

nDo not connect otherACadaptertoyournotebook.This

Notebookusesexclusivelythe ACadapter LITE-ONPA-1161-02

(160W).

Whencleaning the computer,observethesesteps:

1.Poweroffthe computerand removethe battery pack.

2.Disconnect the ACadapter.

3.Useasoft clothdampened withwater. Do notuseliquid or

aerosolcleaners.

Contact yourdealerorsee yourservicetechnician ifanyofthe

following occurs:

nComputerhasbeen dropped orthe bodyhasbeen damaged.

nLiquidhasbeen spilledintothe product.

nThe computerdoesnot operatenormally.

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ChapterSummaries

The following isasummaryofthe availablechaptersand

appendicesinthismanual.

Chapter1: Getting toKnowthe Basics

Inthischapter,you willlearnthe basicoperationsand features

of yourcomputer.Itgivesyou ageneralunderstanding of the

componentsof yourcomputer.

Chapter2: BIOSSetup / Security

Inthischapter,you willlearnhowtochange variousfirmware

settingsand what the settingsmean.Also, youwilllearnhowto

takeadvantage ofthe built-insecurityfeatureprovided bythe

BIOS.

Chapter3: Battery Power&PowerManagement

Inthischapter,you willlearnthe fundamentalsofpower

management and howtousethemtoachievelongerbattery life.

Chapter4: Upgrading YourComputer

Inthischapter,you willlearnhowtoupgrade the system

memory,the harddiskdrive, and toinstallwireless miniPCIcard.

Chapter5:Trouble-Shooting

Inthischapter,you willlearnhowtosolvecommonhardware

and softwareproblems.

AppendixA: ProductSpecification

Inthissection, you willfind alist of the computer’ssystem

specifications.

AppendixB:AgencyRegulatory Notices

Inthissection, you willfind the generalelectro-magneticand

safetyregulatory information.

chapter1getting toknow thebasics

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CHAPTER▼ONE

GETTINGTOKNOWTHE BASICS

Thischapterintroducesthe featuresand

componentsof the computer.

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