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Manual edition, March 2003
The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in
order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a
commitment on the part of the manufacturer.
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to
use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such
damages.
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While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of this
manual, the manufacturer and distributor assume no liability resulting from
errors or omissions in this manual, or from the use of the information
contained herein.
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
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which the receiver is connected.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Shielded interface cables and a non-shielded AC power cord must be used
in order to comply with emission limits.
This equipment is to be used with power supply:
I/P: 100-240 Vac, 50-60Hz, 1.8A
O/P: 19Vdc, 3.42A
There is no internal power supply.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B repecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matèriel brouilleur du Canada.
SSaaffeettyy PPrreeccaauuttiioonnss
This section is designed to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe
conditions while working with this product. Required safety features have
been installed in the computer to protect you from injury. However, you
should use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards:
Please read these safety instructions carefully.
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Please keep this User's Manual for later reference.
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Please disconnect this equipment from AC outlet before cleaning. Don't
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use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning. Use moisture sheet or cloth
for cleaning.
For pluggable equipment, that the socket-outlet shall be installed near the
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equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Please keep this equipment from humidity.
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Lay this equipment on a reliable surface when isntall. A drop or fall could
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cause injury.
Make sure to use the right voltage for the power source when connecting
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the equipment to the power outlet.
Place the power cord in such a way that people can not setp on it. Do not
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place anything on top of the power cord.
All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
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If the equipment is not use for a long time, disconnect the equipment from
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the main power outlet to avoid being damaged by transient overvoltage.
Never pour any liquid into the opening, this could cause fire or electrical
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shock.
Never open the equipment. For safety reason, the equipment should only
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be opened by a qualified service personnel.
If on the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a
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service personnel:
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The Power cord or plug is damaged.
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Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
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The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
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The equipment has not work well or you cannot get it work according to
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the user's manual.
The equipment has dropped and damaged.
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If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
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Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned, storage
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temperature above 60°C (140°f), it may damage the equipment.
The unit can be operated at an ambient temperature of max. 35°C.
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The sound pressure level at the operators position according to IEC 704-1:
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1982 is equal or less than 70 dB(A).
Power Cord Requirements
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The power cord set used with the AC adaptor must meet the requirements
of the country where you use the AC adaptor, whether it is 100-120 or
200-240 Vac. The following information explains the requirements for
power cord set selection.
• The cord set must be approved for the country in which it is used.
• The appliance coupler must have a configuration for mating with a
CEE22/EN6032/IEC 320 appliance inlet.
For U.S. and Canada:
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• The cord set must be UL Listed and CSA Certified.
• The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are No. 18 AWG.
For Japan:
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• All components of the cord set must bear a “ T ” mark and
registration number in accordance with the Japanese Dentori Law.
• The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are .75m ㎡
conductors.
For Other Countries:
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• The cord set fittings must bear the certification mark of the agency
responsible for evaluation in a specific country.
• The flexible cord must be of a HAR (harmonized) type H05VV-F.
• The cord set must have a current capacity of a least 2.5 Amperes
and voltage rating of 125 or 250 Vac.
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should
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always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to
persons. These precautions includes the following:
1. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.
2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an
electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.
3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the
leak.
4. Use only the power cord indicated in this manual.
Do not use the AC adapter near open water or other liquids. Never spill
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liquid into the AC adapter.
Laser Warning: Laser Class I Product Caution - Invisible laser radiation
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when open avoid exposure to beam.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
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the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose
of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Never
remove the battery pack while the power is on as this may result in data
loss when the system loses power.
Heben Sie dirse Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.
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Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Versenden
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Sie Keine Flüssig- oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein
angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.
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Die Netzanschluβsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht
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zugänglich sein.
Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.
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Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein
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Kippen oder Fallen könnte Beschädigungen hervorrufen.
Beachten Sie beim Anschluß an das Stromnet die Anschlußwerte.
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Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlußleitung so, daß niemand darüber fallen
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kann. Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitun abgestellt werden.
Alle Hinweise und Warnungen, die sich am Gerät befinden, sind zu
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beachten.
Wird das Gerät üeinen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom
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Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung eine
Beschädigung vermieden.
Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder
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Flüssigkeien in das Gerät gelangen. Dies könne einen Brand bzw.
Elektrischen Schlag auslösen.
Öffnen Sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der
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elektrischen Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet
werden.
Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu
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trennen und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu Überprüfung.:
Netzlabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt.
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Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.
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Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.
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Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend
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funktioniert oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung
erzielen.
Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt.
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Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.
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VORSICHT: Explosiongsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der
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Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller
empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach
Angaben des Herstellers.
Dieses Schaltnetzteil kann bis zu einer Außentemperatur von maximal
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35ºC.
Die Ausgangswerte dürfen nicht die auf dem Label angegebenen Werte
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überschreiten.
Anforderungen an das Stromkabel
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Das Kabel-Set, das an das Netzteil angeschlossen wird, muss den
Anforderungen des Landes, in dem Sie das Netzteil einsetzen, genügen,
je nachdem, ob die Netzspannung 100-120 oder 200-240V
Wechselspannung beträgt.
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• Das Kabel-Set muss für das Land, in dem es eingesetzt wird,
zugelassen sein.
• Der Gerätestecker des Kabels muss in eine CEE22/ EN603/ IEC
320 Buchse passen.
Für die USA und Kanada:
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• Das Kabel-Set muss UL-gelistet und CSA zertifiziert sein.
• Die Minimalanforderungen für das Kabel entsprechen No. 18 AWG.
Für Japan:
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• Alle Teile des Kabel-Sets müssen entsprechend dem japanischen
Dentori Law mit einem “T”-Symbol markiert sein
• Die Minimalanforderungen für das Kabel sind .75m ㎡ Leiter.
Für andere Länder:
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• Die Zubehörteile des Kabel-Sets müssen das Prüfsiegel derjenigen
Stelle, die in dem jeweiligen Land für die Sicherheitsprüfung
zuständig ist, tragen.
• Das Kabel muss vom HAR (harmonisierten) Typ H05VV-F sein.
• Das Kabel-Set muss eine Stromkapazität von mindestens 2,5
Ampere haben und Spannungen von 125 oder 250 V Wechselstrom
gestatten.
Bei der Benutzung Ihres Telefongerätes sollten Sie immer die
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grundlegenden Sicherheitsmaßnahmen beachten, um das Risiko von
Feuer, Stromschlägen und Verletzungen zu minimieren. Zu beachten sind
u.a. folgende Punkte:
1. Benutzen Sie das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wasser, wie zum
Beispiel Badewanne, Waschbecken, Spülbecken, Waschbottich, in
feuchten Kellerräumen oder in der Nähe von Schwimmbecken.
2. Benutzen Sie kein Telefon (ausgenommen schnurlose Modelle)
während eines Gewitters. Es besteht das geringe Restrisiko eines
Blitzschlages.
3. Benutzen Sie das Telefon nicht um ein Gasleck zu melden, falls es
sich in der Nähe des Lecks befindet.
4. Benutzen Sie nur solch ein Stromkabel, wie in dieser Anleitung
beschrieben.
Benutzen Sie das Netzteil nicht in unmittelbarer Nähe zu Wasser oder
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anderen Flüssigkeiten. Gießen Sie nie Flüssigkeiten über das Netzteil.
Achtung Laser: Laser Produkt der Klasse I. Achtung - Unsichtbarer
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Laserstrahl, vermeiden Sie Kontakt mit dem Strahl bei offenem Gehäuse.
Es besteht Explosionsgefahr, wenn der Akku nicht ordnungsgemäß ersetzt
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wird. Ersetzen Sie den Akku nur durch einen Akku gleichen oder
äquivalenten Typs, der vom Hersteller empfohlen wird. Entsorgen Sie
Akkus entsprechend den Anweisungen des Herstellers. Entfernen Sie den
Akku auf keinen Fall bei eingeschaltetem Notebook, da hierdurch Daten
verloren gehen könnten.
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This Notebook computer system is designed for years of productive and
pleasurable computing. Use this section to keep notes about details of your
purchase. Update this section when you add new options.
Date of Purchase:
Dealer’s Name:
Phone:
Address:
E-Mail Address:
WWW Site:
Serial Number:
CPU Type:
Hard Disk Capacity:
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Memory Capacity:
Optional Equipment:
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• Purchase a chair with armrests and good back support. Don't slouch
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Notebook PC. Your Notebook
features the latest advances in portable computing technology. The
Notebook’s modular design provides maximum expandability without
compromising portability. The high-performance CPU and enhanced IDE
hard drive provides you with extra processing power for handling complex
graphics and running large programs.
One PCMCIA slot gives you the ability to use standard PCMCIA cards,
such as a LAN adapter or memory cards.
At the front of the Notebook you will find a retaining latch on the display
panel that locks the display in closed position when the Notebook is not in
use.
Slide the display panel latch to the right until the display panel releases,
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and then raise the LCD screen.
At any time you can tilt the display toward or away from you to a
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comfortable viewing position.
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2. Try not to place any object on top when it is closed or open.
3. Be sure the system is turned off or in suspend mode before you
close the display panel.
With the LCD screen open, you will see several features important for
operating your Notebook computer.
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LCD Cover Release Latch
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Slide this latch to the right to open the LCD cover.
LCD Screen
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Your Notebook computer is equipped with a replaceable color Liquid
Crystal Display (LCD) screen that supports up to 1024 x 768 or 1400 x
1050 x 16M LCD resolution utilizing a AGP BUS.
A built-in backlight allows you to comfortably view the screen even when
ambient lighting is low.
Internet Explorer Button
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Use this key to open the Internet Explorer.
Outlook Express Button
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Use this key to open Microsoft's Outlook to send/receive your mail.
System Status Indicator Panel
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The system status indicator panel keeps you informed of the computer’s
operating status.
Indicates that the computer is accessing the hard disk drive.
Indicates that the keyboard is in Num Lock mode.
Indicates when the keyboard is in Caps Lock mode. In this
mode, the keyboard produces uppercase text when you press a
key. When you press the Caps Lock key again, the indicator
goes off and the keyboard produces lowercase text.
Indicates when the keyboard is in Scroll Lock mode. Some
applications will move information across the screen differently
when Scroll Lock is on.
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Power/Resume Button
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Pressing this button for 1-2 seconds will turn on the system or pressing
this button when the computer is in Suspend mode will resume normal
operation. Pressing this button for 4-6 seconds will also turn off the
system.
TouchPad
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The TouchPad is hardware-compatible with the IBM PS/2 mouse and
software-compatible with the Microsoft mouse.
TouchPad Buttons
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The buttons below the TouchPad correspond to the left and right buttons
on a standard mouse. The PS/2 compatible mouse will work with the
Notebook PC’s TouchPad simultaneously.
Scroll Button
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Use this button to scroll up and down the scrolling bar.
The Built-in Microphone
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The built-in microphone is located to the left of the TouchPad.
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Please don’t block this opening during operation of the system.
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A very fast external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of up to
400 Mbps (400 million bits per second).
Can be used to connect up 63 external devices, also supports isochronous
data -- delivering data at a guaranteed rate. This makes it ideal for
devices that need to transfer high levels of data in real-time, such as video
devices. Also supports both Plug-and-Play and hot plugging, and also
provides power to peripheral devices.
PCMCIA Socket Cover
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Open this cover to access the PCMCIA socket. The computer’s PCMCIA
socket lets you extend the capabilities of your computer by inserting PC
cards.
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PCMCIA Socket Button
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The computer has one PCMCIA type II socket
The LAN Port
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This jack provides a standard RJ-45 connection for integration with an
existing network or a high-speed (DSL or cable) connection via a network
cable.
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fire use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
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This jack is an internal 56K voice/fax/data modem. You will connect your
computer to your phone line through this port.
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Allows you to receive monophonic input from an external microphone.
Use of an external microphone will disable the built-in microphone.
Audio Line Out Jack
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You can plug an external speaker, headphone or connect the line out jack
to an audio device such as a cassette recorder to record the notebook's
audio output.
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These three LED indicators
are separately program for
the following functions:
Power On, Suspend Mode
and Battery Charge.
Power On
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This indicator will lit
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Battery Charge
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This indicator will lit green when the battery is in charging status. When
the indicator light turns off, it indicates the system is in full charge.
Suspend Mode
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This indicator will lit when the notebook enter the suspend mode.
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Your Notebook comes with a swappable 24X (or higher) 5.25" IDE CDROM or 8X DVD-ROM.
DC IN Connector
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Plug the AC adapter into this connector.
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Ventilation Opening
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Please don't block this opening during operation of the system.
Kensington Lock
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Allows you to connect a special computer lock to secure your system.
You can purchase a lock at most computer retailers.
S-Video Port
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Allows you to connect any S-Video ready television to your system. You
can display output simultaneously on both the LCD and the television or
toggle between the two screens.
Parallel Port
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This port allows you to easily connect a parallel printer or plotter using this
25-pin bi-directional female port.
External CRT Port
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This port allows you to easily connect an external VGA/SVGA display
monitor into your Notebook using the 15-pin female connector.
Infrared Data Port
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The Infrared Data Port allows your Notebook to become truly wireless.
You can use this port to transfer large amounts of data very quickly to any
other machine (Notebook computers, printers, etc.), which is also
equipped with an IrDA-compliant IR port.
This allows you to print documents without any inconvenient cable
hookups.
USB Ports
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Your computer includes two Universal Serial Bus (USB) port. USB is the
latest development in Plug and Play technology.
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It will eventually replace the need for separate connectors for external
keyboards, serial ports, and parallel (printer) port.
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Battery
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Your notebook comes equipped with a factory-installed battery pack
module. After the battery runs down, the module can be removed and
replaced with a charged battery.
Hard Disk Drive
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Your computer includes a 2.5-inch IDE hard disk drive (9.5mm in height).
The notebook PC's BIOS automatically detects IDE drive types.
Battery Release Latch
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Lift up this latch to release the battery from its bay.
Expansion Compartment
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This compartment will serve as an expansion to upgrade your RAM
module.