Dell N1100, N1005 User Manual

N1100/N1005 NOTEBOOK PC

USER’S MANUAL

ENGLISH

JAN 2006

CONTENTS

BEFORE YOU START............................................................................................. 5

Make sure you have everything..................................................................................... 5

Familiarize yourself with the computer ........................................................................ 6

OPENING THE DISPLA Y PANEL ................................................................................ 6

FRONT OVERVIEW .................................................................................................... 7

LEFT SIDE OVERVIEW .............................................................................................. 9

RIGHT SIDE OVERVIEW.......................................................................................... 11

BACK OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................... 12

BOTTOM OVERVIEW................................................................................................12

GETTING ST ARTED ............................................................................................. 13

Power Sources ............................................................................................................. 13

CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS ............................................................... 13

RECHARGING THE BA TTER Y.................................................................................14

Starting Your Notebook................................................................................................. 15

POWER ON .............................................................................................................. 15

Status Indicators ...................................................................................................... 16

Using Function Keys ................................................................................................ 18

Using the TouchPad ................................................................................................. 19

Memory Module Upgrade......................................................................................... 20

TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................... 21

Identifying the Problem................................................................................................. 21

APPENDIX ............................................................................................................ 22

Notebook Specifications .............................................................................................. 22

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TAKING CARE OF YOUR NOTEBOOK PC

To prevent possible overheating of the computer's
processor, make sure you don't block the open­ings provided for ventilation.

DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work
surfaces.

DO NOT place or drop objects on the computer
and DO NOT apply heavy pressure on it.

DO NOT press or touch the display panel.

DO NOT use your notebook computer under

harsh conditions.

DO NOT subject the computer to magnetic
fields.

DO NOT expose to direct sunlight. DO NOT use or store in extreme temperatures.

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Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humid­ity by keeping it away fromA/C a nd heating vents.

DO NOT place near fire or other sources of heat. DO NOT tamper with the batteries. Keep them

DO NOT expose the computer to rain or

moisture.

away from children.

DO NOT expose to dust and/or corrosive
chemicals.

DO NOT spray water or any other cleaning fluids
directly on the display.

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DO NOT slam your notebook shut and never
pick up or hold your notebook by the display.

If you are traveling with your computer, remem­ber to carry it as hand luggage. Do not check it in
as baggage.

BEFORE YOU START

Make sure you have everything

When you receive your notebook PC, unpack it carefully, and check to make sure you have all the
items listed below. For a pre-configured model you should have the following:

• Notebook Computer

• Lithium-Ion battery

• AC adapter with power cord

• Driver and Applications CD

• Quick Start Guide or User Guide

Depending upon the configuration of your notebook, you may also need following items:

• DVD / CD-RW Combo Application CD

• Dual D VD+/-R W Application CD

Once you have checked and confirmed that your notebook system is complete, read through the
following pages to learn about all of your notebook components.

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BEFORE YOU STA RT

Fa mili arize yourself with the computer

OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL

To open, slide the latch and then simply lift the lid up.

When closing it, be sure not to slam it shut.

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FRONT OVERVIEW

The following is an overview of the front of the notebook.

BEFORE YOU STA RT

Array Microphone

Wireless LAN

Quick Start Buttons

Suspend/Resume/

Power On Button

TouchPad

Pointing Device

Microphone Jack

Headphone Jack

IEEE 1394 Port

Line-In Jack

Display Panel

Keyboard

Status Indicator
Lights

Array Microphone

The built-in array microphone is an omni-directional audio input device. It allows for the stereo
reception and transmission of voice and/or other audio data to any program capable of accepting
such input.

Display Panel

The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics.

Keyboard

A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows® keys.

Stereo Speakers

The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.

Status Indicator Lights

The Status indicator lights correspond to specific operating modes. These modes are: Caps lock,
Num Lock, Hard drive Activity (HDD), Wireless/Bluetooth Activity, Power On status, Battery/
AC Adpater status, Memory Card Reader Activity.

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Wireless LAN

The Wireless LAN button enables and disables Wireless LAN activity.

Quick Start Buttons

The four quick start buttons allow you to launch your favorite Internet and E-mail applications
with the press of a button. You can also engage the computer's Silent and Mute modes by press
Silence and Mute button.

Suspend/Resume/Power On Button

This button turns your notebook on and off as well as puts it to sleep. (See Suspend/Resume/
Power On Button in the Power On section for more information.)

TouchPad Pointing Device

The TouchPad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with two buttons and a touch
sensitive movement pad.

Microphone Jack

The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone.

Headphone Jack

The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or external speakers and amplifiers.

Line-In Jack

The line-in jack allows you to connect external audio recording and playback devices.

IEEE 1394 Port

The 1394 port is used to connect between your and a peripheral such as a digital video camera.

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LEFT SIDE OVERVIEW

The following is a brief description of the left side of the notebook.

BEFORE YOU STA RT

Port Replicator Interface

Power Adapter Port

Modem (RJ-11) Port

External Monitor/DVI Port

USB Ports

S-Video/TV Out Port

Power Adapter Port

The power adapter port allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your notebook and charge
the internal Lithium-Ion battery.

Port Replicator Interface

The Port Replicator Interface allows you to connect additional peripheral devices to your com­puter through a "universal" port, as it were. The Port Replicator itself contains all the necessary
additional ports, and connects to your computer through a single port on the left side of the
computer. (Not available in all configurations.)

Modem (RJ-11) Port

The modem (RJ-11) port is used to attach a telephone line to the internal 56K modem.

Depending on your configuration:

External Monitor Port

The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor.

Or

DVI Port

The DVI port allows you to connect an external monitor or television to the computer using
a Digital Video Interface cable.

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BEFORE YOU STA RT

S-Video/TV Out Port

The S-video/TV out port allows you to connect to video devices such as, a television, projector,
or a VCR, to your computer.

USB Ports

The USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. They support v2.0 of the USB
standard, which allows data exchange rates as high as 480 Mb/s.

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RIGHT SIDE OVERVIEW

The following is a brief description of the right side of the notebook.

PC Express Card Slot

Optical Drive Activity Indicator

BEFORE YOU STA RT

Emergency Tray Release

Memory Card

Reader

USB Port

Optical Drive

Optical Drive

Eject Button

LAN (RJ-45)

Port

USB Port

Kensington
Lock Slot

PC Express Card Slot

The PC Card Slot allows you to install one Type-II PC Express Card.

Memory Card Reader

The memory card reader offers the fastest a nd most convenient method to transfer pictures, music
and data between your notebook and flash compatible devices such as digital cameras, MP3
players, mobile phones, and PDAs.

USB Ports

The USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. They support v2.0 of the USB
standard, which allows data exchange rates as high as 480 Mb/s.

Optical Drive

The Optical Drive allows you to play back a media discs, such as CDs and DVDs.

Optical Drive Activity Indicator

This light flickers to indicate activity when the ODD is playing a media disc or is being accessed
by the operating system.

Optical Drive Eject Button

The Optical Drive Eject Button allows you to open the Optical Drive tray to remove or insert a
DVD or CD.

Emergency Tray Release

The Emergency Tray Release allows you to open the Optical Drive tray without powering on
your notebook.

LAN (RJ-45) Port

The LAN port is designed to support a 10/100 or 10/100/1000(option) Base-TX standard RJ-45 plug.

Kensington Lock Slot

The Kensington lock slot allows you to secure your notebook to an immovable object through an
optional security cable.

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BACK OVERVIEW

The following is an overview of the back of the notebook.

BOTTOM OVERVIEW

The following is an overview of the bottom of the notebook.

Lithium-Ion Battery Bay

Rating Label

Fan Outlets

Compartment
Cover

Fan Outlets

These are open ports for the fan to dissipate heat from the computer's internal components. Do
not block or place the computer in such a position that you inadvertently allow the outlets to
become blocked.

Rating Label

The label shows the model number and other information about your notebook.

Compartment Cover

The Wireless LAN compartment contains the Wireless LAN card. The memory compartment
contains the computer's memory modules. The internal hard disk drive is accessible through the
hard disk drive bay. The CPU sits in the CPU bay.

Lithium-Ion Battery Bay

The battery bay contains the internal Lithium-Ion battery. It can be opened for the removal of the
battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a
charged Lithium-Ion battery.

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Power Sources

Your computer has two types of power source: a Lithium-Ion battery or an AC adapter.

CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS

The AC adapter provides power for operating your notebook PC and charging the battery.

Connecting the AC Adapter

1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your notebook PC.

2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet.

Switching from AC Adapter Power to Battery Power

1. Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed.

2. Remove the AC adapter. Your notebook will automatically switch from DC power to battery
power.

NOTE

The Lithium-Ion battery is not charged upon purchase. Initially, you will need
to connect the AC adapter to use your notebook PC.

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RECHARGING THE BATTERY

The Lithium-Ion battery is recharged internally using the AC adapter. To recharge the battery,
make sure the battery is installed and the computer is connected to the AC.

There is no "memory effect" in Lithium-Ion batteries; therefore you do not need to discharge the
battery completely before recharging. The charge times will be significantly longer if your note­book PC is in use while the battery is charging. If you want to charge the battery more quickly,
put your computer into Suspend mode, or turn it off while the adapter is charging the battery.

Low Battery State

When the battery charge is low, a notification message appears. If you do not respond to the low
battery message, the batteries continue to discharge until they are too low to operate. When this
happens, your notebook PC goes into Suspend mode. There is no guarantee your data will be
saved once the notebook reaches this point.

CAUTION

Once your note computer goes into Suspend mode as a result of a dead battery you will be unable
to resume operation until you provide a source of power either from an adapter, or a charged
battery. Once you have provided power, you can press the Suspend/ Resume button to resume
operation. In Suspend mode, your data is maintained for some time, but if a power source is not
provided promptly, the Power indicator stops flashing and the goes out, in which case you have
lost the data that was not saved. Once you provide power, you can continue to use your com­puter while an adapter charges the battery.

To protect your computer from damage, use only the power adapter that came
with it because each power adapter has its own power output rating.

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Starting Y our Notebook

POWER ON

Suspend/Resume/Power On Button

The suspend/resume/power on switch is used to turn on your notebook from its off state. Once
you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium-Ion battery, you can power
on your notebook by pressing the suspend/resume/on button located above the keyboard. If you
need to take an extended break, press the button again to turn it off.

CAUTION

When you power on your notebook, it will perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to check the
internal parts and configuration for correct functionality. If a fault is found, your computer emits
an audio warning and or displays and error message.

Depending on the nature of the problem, you may be able to continue by starting the operating
system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings.
After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self Test (POST), your notebook loads the
installed operating system.

CAUTION

Do not carry your notebook around with the power on or subject it to shocks or
vibration, as you risk damaging the hard disk.

Never turn off your notebook during the Power On Self Test (POST), or an
unrecoverable error may occur.

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Status Indicators

The Status indicator lights correspond to specific operating modes. These modes are: Power On/
Suspend Status; Battery/AC Adapter status; Memory Card Reader Activity; and Wireless LAN/
Bluetooth Activity. Furthermore, at the top of the keyboard there are four additional status
indicator lights: Caps Lock,Num Lock, Hard driver Activity and Wireless/Bluetooth.

Caps Lock Indicator

Num Lock Indicator

Light sensor

HDD Activity Indicator

WLAN

Internet

E-mail

Silence

Mute

Wireless LAN

Activity Indicator

Power On Indicator/
Suspend Status
Indicator

Battery

The Caps Lock Indicator

This indicator tells you that the keyboard is set to type in all capital letters.

The Num Lock Indicator

This indicator states that the internal keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode.

Media Card
Status
Indicator

Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Activity Indicator

The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Activity indicator tells you whether your internal hard drive is being
accessed and, if so, how fast.

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Power On Indicator

This light on the power button illuminates when the computer is powered on.

Suspend Status Indicator

This light flashes when the computer is in the Suspend mode.

Battery Indicator

The Battery indicator light tells you whether the Lithium-Ion battery is charging or is already
fully charged.

• If you are charging your battery, the Battery indicator lights remains on even if your notebook
is shut off.

• If there is no battery activity, the power adapters are not connected, or the power switch is
Off, the Battery indicator will also be off.

• Batteries subjected to shocks, vibrations or extreme temperatures ca n be permanently damaged.

Wireless LAN Activity Indicator

The Wireless LAN Activity indicator tells you whether your computer is connected to a wireless
network or not.

Media Card Status Indicator

This light flickers when the computer is reading a multimedia or SD card.

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GETTING STARTED

Using Function Keys

Your computer has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ
for each a pplication. Y ou should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys
are used.

The [FN] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction
with another key.

• [FN+F1]: Places the notebook in Suspend mode. Pressing the Power button returns it to
active mode.

• [FN+F2]: Enables or disables the wireless network connection.

• [FN+F3]: Allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video. Each
time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice. The choices, in
order, are: built-in display panel only, both built-in display panel and external monitor, or
external monitor only.

• [FN+F4]: Decreases the screen Brightness.

• [FN+F5]: Increases the screen Brightness.

• [FN+F6]: Mutes the computer's volume.

• [FN+F7]: Decreases the computer's volume.

• [FN+F8]: Increases the computer's volume.

• [FN+F9]: Plays or pauses the current multimedia track.

• [FN+F10]: Stops the current multimedia track.

• [FN+F11]: Goes to the previous multimedia track.

• [FN+F12]: Goes to the next multimedia track.

• [FN+Esc]: Enables or disables the Bluetooth function.

• [FN+Home]: Enables or disables the Light Sensor function.

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Using the TouchPad

A TouchPad pointing device comes built into your computer. It is used to control the movement
of the pointer to select items on your display panel.

The TouchPad consists of a cursor control, a left and right button, and two scroll buttons. The
cursor control works the same way a mouse does, and moves the cursor around the display. It
only requires light pressure from the tip of your finger. The left and right buttons function the
same as mouse buttons. The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the
application that is being used. Finally, the scroll buttons allow you to navigate quickly through
pages, without having to use the on-screen cursor to manipulate the up and down scroll bars.

Clicking

Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To left-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to
select, press the left button once, and then immediately release it. To right click, move the mouse cursor
to the item you wish to select, press the right button once, and then immediately release it. You also
have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the TouchPad once.

Double-Clicking

Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succe ssion. This procedure
does not function with the right button. To double-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to
select, press the left button twice, and then immediately release it. You also have the option to perfor m
the double-click operation by tapping lightly on the TouchPad twice.

Dragging

Dragging means pressing and holding the left button, while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor
to the item you wish to move. Press and hold the left button while moving the item to its new location
a nd then release it. Dragging can also be done using the T ouchPa d. First, ta p the T ouchPa d twice over the
item you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on the pa d after the final ta p. Next, move the
object to its new location by moving your finger across the TouchPad, and then release your finger.
Using the Scroll buttons allows you to navigate through a document quickly without using the
window's scroll bars. This is particularly useful when you are navigating through on-line pages.

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Memory Module Upgrade

Your notebook PC comes with either 128MB of high speed Synchronous Dynamic RAM
(SDRAM) factory installed. To increase your notebook's memory capa city (up to 2GB maximum),
you may install an additional memory upgrade module. The memory upgrade must be a dual-in­line (DIMM) SDRAM module.

Do not remove any screws from the memory upgrade module compartment except for the ones
specifically shown in the directions here.

Installing a Memory Module

To install a memory upgrade module follow these steps:

1. Turn off power to your notebook using the power switch, disconnect the power adapter, and/
or remove the battery pack.

2. Place your notebook upside-down on a clean work surface.

3. Open the top cover all the way, so that it is lying flat on the work surface.

4. Remove the five screws securing the compartment cover.
The memory upgrade module can be severely damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Be
sure you are properly grounded when handling and installing the module.

5. Align the connector edge of the memory upgrade module, chi p side up, with the connector slot
in the compartment.

6. Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45

7. Press the memory upgrade module down into the compartment until it locks into the retaining
clips on either side. You will hear a click when it is properly in place.

8. Replace the cover and screws that were removed previously. Installation of the new memory
module is now complete.

The memory upgrade module is not something you routinely remove from your notebook PC.
Once it is installed, you should leave it in place unless you want to increase system memory
capacity.

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angle and press it firmly onto the connector.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Your notebook PC is sturdy and subject to few problems in the field. However, you may encoun­ter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on the spot, or problems with periph­eral devices, that you can solve by rep l acing the device. The information in this section helps you
isolate and resolve some of these straightforward problems and identify failures that require
service.

Identifying the Problem

If you encounter a problem, go through the following procedure before pursuing complex
troubleshooting:

1. Turn off your notebook.

2. Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your notebook and to an active AC power source.

3. Make sure that any card installed in the PC Card slot is seated properly. You can also remove
the card from the slot, thus eliminating it as a possible cause of failure.

4. Make sure that any devices connected to the external connectors are plugged in properly. You
can also disconnect such devices, thus eliminating them as possible causes of failure.

5. Turn on your notebook. Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it on.

6. Go through the boot sequence.

7. If the problem has not been resolved, contact your support representative.

Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer
support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution:

• Product name

• Product configuration number

• Product serial number

• Purchase date

• Conditions under which the problem occurred

• Any error messages that have occurred

• Hardware configuration

• Type of device connected, if any

See the Configuration Label on the bottom of your notebook for configuration and serial numbers.

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APPENDIX

Notebook Specifications

Processor (Yonah)  Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology

BIOS  1M BB Flash ROM
Chipset (Calistoga)  Intel 940GML/ 945GM/PM+ ICH7M
Main Memory  Zero on board and two SO-DIMM memory sockets

LCD Display  15.4" TFT-LCD WXGA, 1280x800, 16.7M col-

Graphics  Intel 940GML/945GM Integrated graphics controller

CRT Display Modes  VGA 640x480, 256/64K/16.7M colors

Hard Disk Drive  One 2.5" 9.5mm IDE HDD 5400 rpm with SATA

Floppy Disk Drive  N/A
Optical Disk Drive  One ODD Bay type 5.25"/12.7mm optical storage

Modem and Bluetooth  56K Modem 1.5, V.90/92 support

PC Cards Slot  Express card support
LAN & WLAN  PCI-E Ethernet 10/100 or 10/100/1000 Base T on

Interface I/O Port  1 IEEE 1394

 Intel Yonah Dual Core Processor T2300 ~T2700

(1.66GHz~2.33GHz, 65nm, 667MHz, 2M L2)

 Intel Yonah Single Core Processor T1300 ~ T1400

(1.66GHz~1.83GHz, 65nm, 667MHz, 2M L2)

 Intel Celeron M processor 410~ 430

(Yonah 65nm, 533MHz, 1M L2)

 Intel Merom Dual Core Processor (64bits)

(65nm, 667Mhz, 4M L2)

 uFC-PGA Package 478 pins
 533/667MHz FSB

 256MB to maximum 2GB 533/667MHz DDR2

SDRAM

orsGlare type support

 15.4" TFT-LCD WSXGA+, 1680x1050, 16.7M

colors

®

Intel

Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950

 nVIDIA G72M/MV -128M(fa ctory option)

 SVGA 800x600, 256/64K/16.7M colors
 XGA 1024x768, 256/64K/16.7M colors
 SXGA 1280x1024, 256/64K/16.7M colors

150 support (PATA for option)

 Supported capacities of 40/60/80/100 GB

device(G-base), choices of

 24/10/8/24X Combo CD-RW+D V D (fa ctory option)
 8/4/8X DVD+/-RW(factory option)

 Bluetooth: USB interface (Option)

board (factory option)

 Support dual band antenna

®

 Intel

PRO/Wireless 3945ABG, IEEE 802.11a+b+g

(PCI-E mini card interface) (Factory option)

 3 Audio jacks: Headphone-out(SPDIF Out), Mic-

In, Line-in

 1 CRT/ DVI (factory option)
 4 USB ports (v2.0)
 1 S-Video out
 1 RJ11 connector for Modem
 1 RJ45 connector for Ethernet
 1 Port Replicator Connector (factory option)

Audio  Built-in High Definition Audio (2 channel)

Card Reader  Support Memory Stick(MS-Pro), Multi Media Card,

Mini card  One PCI-E Mini card
System Status  Power on/Suspend, Battery Charging, Wireless
LED Button LAN, Caps Lock, Number Lock, HDD Access,

Keyboard  86/87/90-key with Windows function keys
Hot Keys on Keyboard  Function Keys

Power Management  Full feature ACPI power management, Stand-by,

Battery Pack & Life  Li-Ion 6 cells,2200mAh/cell

AC adapter  Output: 19V DC, 3.42A, 65W or 90W (for 945PM)

Pointing Device  Built-in touch pad with 2-way scroll function

Dimensions/Weight  Dimensions: 355(W)x254.5(D)x25.5~35.2 (H)mm

Security  Kensington lock hole
OS & S/W  Windows XP compliance

 Built-in two stereo speakers
 Dual array Microphone

and Secure Digital(MS/MS PRO/MMC/SD)

Media reader

 6 quick start buttons: Power button, Internet, E-

mail, Mute, Silence mode, Wireless

 Fn+F1 Suspend switch
 Fn+F2 Wireless Enable/Disable
 Fn+F3 LCD/CRT/LCD+CRT Switch
 Fn+F4 Brightness down
 Fn+F5 Brightness up
 Fn+F6 Mute
 Fn+F7 Volume Down
 Fn+F8 Volume Up
 Fn+F9 Media Play/Pause
 Fn+F10 Media Stop
 Fn+F11 Media Play Backward
 Fn+F12 Media Play Forward
 Fn+ESC Blue tooth Enable/Disable
 Fn+Home light sensor

Suspend to Disk, Suspend to RAM

 ACPI 2.0 supported with Intel SpeedStep
 Light sensor

 Li-Ion 6 cells,2400mAh/cell
 Li-Ion 9 cells,2400mAh/cell
 Battery life up to 3 hrs (estimate)

 Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz Universal

 2 click buttons

 Weight:~2.7Kg (with 15.4"W TFT LCD, Combo

Driver, 6-cells)

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