User Guide

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Contents
4. Using the Notebook PC ......................................................................... 35
Operating System ....................................................................................................36
Support Software.................................................................................................36
Pointing Device ........................................................................................................36
Using the Touchpad.............................................................................................37
Touchpad Usage Illustrations ..............................................................................38
Caring for the Touchpad ......................................................................................39
Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA) .........................................................................40
Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) ...........................................................................40
Storage Devices.......................................................................................................41
PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket .................................................................................41
Optical Drive ........................................................................................................42
Optical Drive (slot-type on selected models) ......................................................44
Hard Disk Drive ...................................................................................................44
Flash Memory Card Reader ................................................................................45
Network Connection ............................................................................................46
Modem Connection .............................................................................................47
Power Management Modes .....................................................................................48
Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance........................................................48
ACPI ....................................................................................................................48
Suspend Mode ....................................................................................................48
Power Savings ....................................................................................................48
Power State Summary ........................................................................................49
Thermal Power Control .......................................................................................49
Stand by and Hibernate.......................................................................................50
Appendix ..................................................................................................... 51
Optional Accessories ...............................................................................................52
Optional Connections...............................................................................................55
Glossary ...................................................................................................................57
Declarations and Safety Statements .......................................................................62
Safety Statements....................................................................................................62
Notebook PC Information.........................................................................................70