User guide

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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
Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA)............................................................................48
Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA) .........................................................................49
Flash Memory Card Reader ................................................................................49
Modem and Network Connections ...........................................................................50
Modem Connection .............................................................................................51
Network Connection ............................................................................................52
AC Power System ....................................................................................................53
Battery Power System..............................................................................................53
Charging the Battery Pack...................................................................................53
Using Battery Power ............................................................................................55
Power Management Modes .....................................................................................55
Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance ........................................................55
ACPI ....................................................................................................................55
Suspend Mode ....................................................................................................55
Notebook PC Upgrades ...........................................................................................57
System Memory Expansion .................................................................................57
Hard Disk Drive Upgrades ...................................................................................57
Processor Upgrades ............................................................................................57
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