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.
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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 the notebook off with the Suspend/Resume
button 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 operating system uses ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) for power
management under Windows XP. 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 a type II PC card.
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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.