Contents
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Distinctive System Features .............................................................. iv
About This Book ................................................................................ vi
Information Notices............................................................................vii
Treatment of Icons............................................................................viii
Ergonomics Information..................................................................... ix
Safety Notice...................................................................................... xi
Laser Compliance Statement (for the 310ED Only)....................xii
Chapter 1. Getting Started ...........................................................1-1
Overall Setup Procedures................................................................1-2
Checking Your Items .......................................................................1-4
Setting Up Your Computer...............................................................1-6
Chapter 2. Getting Familiar with Your Computer......................2-1
Locations..........................................................................................2-2
System Status Indicators .................................................................2-6
Providing Power...............................................................................2-8
Operating the TrackPoint III Pointing Device.................................2-10
Cleaning the Cap.....................................................................2-12
Using the Fn Key Function.............................................................2-13
Operating the Numeric Keypad......................................................2-15
Keeping the Computer from Being Damaged................................2-16
Carrying the Computer...................................................................2-18
Chapter 3. Operating Your Computer.........................................3-1
What Happens When Power Is Turned On?...................................3-2
Using Notebook Manager................................................................3-3
Starting Notebook Manager ......................................................3-3
Using the Computer LCD or the External Monitor .........................3-13
Display Output Type................................................................3-13
Points to Consider When Using the DOS Screen on the LCD.......3-14
Attaching a Monitor .................................................................3-14
Using SVGA Video Mode........................................................3-16
Using PC Cards.............................................................................3-18
About CardBus PC Cards .......................................................3-19
About Zoomed Video Port Cards ............................................3-19
Audio Features...............................................................................3-20
Using the External Diskette Drive..................................................3-21
Using the CD-ROM Drive ..............................................................3-22
Handling Compact Discs.........................................................3-23