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Preface
Contents
Notice .................................................................................I
FCC Statement ................................................................III
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: ........................IV
Instructions for Care and Operation ...............................VI
Power Safety ................................................................ VIII
Polymer Battery Precautions ..........................................IX
Battery Precautions .......................................................... X
Cleaning ..........................................................................XI
Servicing .........................................................................XI
Travel Considerations ....................................................XII
Quick Start Guide
Overview ........................................................................1-1
Advanced Users .............................................................1-2
Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users ........................1-2
Warning Boxes ..............................................................1-2
Model Differences .........................................................1-2
Not Included ..................................................................1-3
System Software ............................................................1-3
System Startup ...............................................................1-4
System Map: LCD Panel Open ......................................1-5
LED Indicators ...............................................................1-6
Hot Key Buttons ............................................................1-7
Keyboard ........................................................................1-8
Function/Hot Key Indicators .........................................1-9
System Map: Front & Left Views ................................1-10
System Map: Right & Rear Views ..............................1-11
System Map: Bottom View ..........................................1-12
Video Features .............................................................1-14
Screen Resolution & ATI Catalyst Control Center .....1-15
Power Options ..............................................................1-16
Features & Components
Overview ........................................................................2-1
Hard Disk Drive .............................................................2-2
Optical (CD/DVD) Device ............................................2-3
Loading Discs ................................................................2-3
Handling CDs or DVDs .................................................2-4
DVD Regional Codes ....................................................2-5
Multi-In-1 Card Reader .................................................2-6
TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse .......................................2-7
Gestures and Device Settings ........................................2-8
Audio Features .............................................................2-11
Adding a Printer ...........................................................2-13
USB Printer ..................................................................2-13
Parallel Printer .............................................................2-13