Quick Reference Guide
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- About This Reference
- Checking Out Your Notebook
- Setting Up and Getting Started
- Working safely and comfortably
- Connecting the AC adapter
- Connecting the dial-up modem
- Connecting to a broadband modem or network
- Starting your convertible notebook
- Turning off your convertible notebook
- Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook
- Using the status indicators
- Using the keyboard
- Using the tablet control buttons
- Using the fingerprint reader
- Using the EZ Pad touchpad
- Using the display
- Using the digital pen
- Using the touch sensitive screen feature
- Adjusting the volume
- Turning your wireless radio on or off
- Using Drives and Accessories
- Managing Power
- Traveling with Your Notebook
- Maintaining Your Notebook
- Caring for your convertible notebook
- Cleaning your convertible notebook
- Maintaining the battery
- Cleaning CDs or DVDs
- Recovering your system
- Upgrading Your Notebook
- Troubleshooting
- Safety guidelines
- First steps
- Troubleshooting
- Audio
- Batteries
- Digital pen
- Diskette drive (external)
- Display
- DVD drives
- Ethernet
- File management
- Fingerprint reader
- Hard drive
- Internet
- Keyboard
- Media Center
- Memory
- Memory card reader
- Modem (cable or DSL)
- Modem (dial-up)
- Mouse
- Networks (wired)
- Networks (wireless)
- Passwords
- PC Cards
- Pointing device
- Power
- Printer
- Sound
- Status indicators
- Touchpad or pointing device
- Video
- Telephone support
- Legal Information
- Index
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4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER.
5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER.
6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving
Changes, then press E
NTER.
7 When you start your computer, you are prompted
to enter the user password you set in Step 3.
• Review the information in “Protecting your notebook”
in your online User Guide.
Power
• Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. If
you are traveling internationally, take power plug
adapters.
• Take a portable surge protector to protect your
convertible notebook from power surges.
• To get the best performance from your convertible
notebook, avoid using the battery whenever possible,
monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient
power management settings. For information on
conserving battery power, using alternate power
sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see
“Managing Power” on page 69.
Additional tips
• If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take
a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports.
• Take a network cable if you need to connect to a
network. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity
only through their networks.
• If your convertible notebook has been exposed to cold
temperatures, let it warm to room temperature before
turning it on.
• Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport
when traveling internationally.