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4. Using the Notebook PC ......................................................................... 41
Pointing Device ..................................................................................................................... 42
Using the Touchpad ......................................................................................................... 42
Touchpad Usage Illustrations ........................................................................................... 43
Caring for the Touchpad ................................................................................................... 44
Optical Drive.......................................................................................................................... 45
PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket ................................................................................................... 47
32-bit CardBus Support ................................................................................................... 47
Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA)...................................................................................... 48
Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) ........................................................................................ 48
Flash Memory Card Reader............................................................................................. 49
Modem Connection .......................................................................................................... 50
Modem and Network Connections ........................................................................................ 51
Network Connection (100/10 Base) ................................................................................. 52
AC Power System .................................................................................................................53
Battery Power System........................................................................................................... 53
Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................................................... 53
Using Battery Power ........................................................................................................ 54
Power Management Modes .................................................................................................. 55
Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance .................................................................... 55
ACPI................................................................................................................................. 55
Suspend Mode ................................................................................................................. 55
Power Savings ................................................................................................................. 55
Power State Summary ..................................................................................................... 56
Thermal Power Control .................................................................................................... 56
Notebook PC Upgrades ........................................................................................................ 57
System Memory Expansion ............................................................................................. 57
Hard Disk Drive Upgrades ............................................................................................... 57
Processor Upgrades ........................................................................................................ 57
Appendix ..................................................................................................... 59
Optional Accessories............................................................................................................. 60
USB Hub (Optional) ......................................................................................................... 60
USB 2.0 Slim Combo Drive (Optional) ............................................................................. 60
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