XVIII
Preface
Finger Sensing Pad Configurator .................................2-14
Gestures .......................................................................2-15
Audio Features .............................................................2-16
VIA HD Audio Deck ...................................................2-17
Realtek HD Audio Manager ........................................2-19
Optimizing Audio Recording ......................................2-20
Adding a Printer ...........................................................2-21
USB Printer ..................................................................2-21
Parallel Printer .............................................................2-21
Power Management
Overview ........................................................................3-1
The Power Sources ........................................................3-2
AC/DC Adapter .............................................................3-2
Battery ............................................................................3-2
Turning On the Computer ..............................................3-3
Power Plans ...................................................................3-4
Power-Saving States ......................................................3-6
Sleep ..............................................................................3-6
Hibernate ........................................................................3-7
Shut down ......................................................................3-7
Configuring the Power Buttons .....................................3-8
Resuming Operation ......................................................3-9
Energy Star Power Saving ...........................................3-10
Battery Information .....................................................3-11
Battery Power ..............................................................3-11
Conserving Battery Power ...........................................3-12
Battery Life ..................................................................3-13
New Battery .................................................................3-13
Recharging the Battery with the AC/DC Adapter .......3-13
Proper handling of the Battery Pack ............................3-14
Battery FAQ .................................................................3-15
Drivers & Utilities
What to Install ................................................................4-1
Module Driver Installation .............................................4-1
Windows 7 Driver Installation .......................................4-2
Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers ......................4-4
User Account Control ....................................................4-5
Windows Security Message ...........................................4-5
New Hardware Found ....................................................4-5
Driver Installation Procedure .........................................4-6
Chipset ...........................................................................4-6
Video (VGA) .................................................................4-6
Modem ...........................................................................4-6
Optional .........................................................................4-6
LAN ...............................................................................4-7
CardReader ....................................................................4-7
TouchPad .......................................................................4-7
Hot Key ..........................................................................4-7