Operation Manual

Working with the notebook

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Using the power-management features

The notebook uses less power when the power management features are enabled. You will then be

able to work longer when using the battery before having to recharge it.

If you are connected to a network or use an integrated modem, PC LAN card, or PC

modem card, we advise against enabling an energy saving mode. This could lead to an

interruption of your network connection.

When not using the notebook for long periods of time, first end the energy saving mode,

then switch off the notebook. Never switch off the notebook with the ON/OFF switch while

the notebook is in one of the energy-saving modes.

If your notebook is in an energy-saving mode:

• Do not connect any external devices.

• Do not disconnect any external devices.

• Do not attempt to switch the notebook on if the built-in battery is flat.

• Do not add or remove RAM.

• Do not add or remove a PC card.

The energy saving functions can be activated under Start - Control Panel - Performance and

Maintenance - Power Options.

Under Windows, Hibernate is activated by default.

PC cards

A PC card slot (CardBus or PCMIA) enables the notebook to operate one type I or type II PC card.

Consult the documentation supplied by the PC card's manufacturer and follow the

instructions provided.

Never use force when inserting or removing a PC card.

Make sure that foreign objects do not fall into the PC card slot.

Installing a PC card

Ê Press the eject button (see chapter "Notebook views", Number 13). The placeholder for the PC

card will project further out of the notebook's case.

Ê Pull the placeholder for the PC card out of the slot.

Keep the placeholder for the PC card in a safe place. When you reinstall the PC card you

should also refit the placeholder for the PC card. Thus you prevent foreign objects from

getting into the PC card slot.

Ê Insert the PC card, contacts first, into the slot guide (see chapter "Notebook views",

Number 14).

The labelled side of the PC card should be facing upward.

Ê Gently push the PC card into the slot until you feel it click into place.