10600690568, edition 1
Contents
Innovative technology… .................................................................................................................... 1
Notational conventions ......................................................................................................................... 2
Ports and operating elements .......................................................................................................... 3
Important notes .................................................................................................................................. 5
Safety notes.......................................................................................................................................... 5
Energy saving....................................................................................................................................... 6
Travelling with your notebook............................................................................................................... 6
Before you travel .......................................................................................................................... 6
Transporting the notebook ........................................................................................................... 7
Cleaning the notebook.......................................................................................................................... 7
Using your notebook for the first time ............................................................................................. 9
Unpacking and checking your notebook............................................................................................... 9
Selecting a location ............................................................................................................................ 10
Connecting the mains adapter............................................................................................................ 10
Switching on the notebook for the first time........................................................................................ 11
Using your notebook........................................................................................................................ 13
Switching on the notebook ................................................................................................................. 13
Switching off the notebook ................................................................................................................. 14
Status indicators ................................................................................................................................. 14
Keyboard ............................................................................................................................................ 16
Virtual numeric keypad............................................................................................................... 18
Key combinations ....................................................................................................................... 18
Easy Launch keys .............................................................................................................................. 21
Touchpad and touchpad buttons ........................................................................................................ 22
LCD screen......................................................................................................................................... 23
Information on LCD monitor ....................................................................................................... 23
Monitor settings .......................................................................................................................... 24
Battery ................................................................................................................................................ 24
Charging, caring for and maintaining the battery........................................................................ 24
Removing and installing the battery ........................................................................................... 26
Using the power-management features ............................................................................................. 27
ExpressCards ..................................................................................................................................... 28
Installing ExpressCard ............................................................................................................... 28
Removing ExpressCard ............................................................................................................. 29
Memory cards..................................................................................................................................... 31
Inserting memory card................................................................................................................ 31
Removing memory card ............................................................................................................. 32
Hard disk ............................................................................................................................................ 32
CD/DVD drive ..................................................................................................................................... 33
CDRW/DVD combo drive ........................................................................................................... 34
DVD+RW drive ........................................................................................................................... 34
DVD±RW dual drive ................................................................................................................... 34
Multi-format DVD burner with double layer support.................................................................... 35
DVD+R LF Drive (depending on model)..................................................................................... 35
Handling CD/DVDs..................................................................................................................... 35
Inserting or removing a CD/DVD................................................................................................ 36
Regional codes for DVD films and DVD players ........................................................................ 38
Adjusting AutoPlay function of your CD/DVD drive .................................................................... 38
Connecting notebook modem to telephone wall socket ............................................................. 39
