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System Status Indicators

Getting Familiar with Your Computer

Main Page

Functional Highlights4
About this Book6
Icons Used in this Book7
Safety Information8
To Connect9
To Disconnect9
Contents13
Basic Information17
Hardware Features18
Features of the Front of the Computer18
Product View19
Rear View21
Bottom View23
System Status Indicators24
Distinctive Functions27
Keyboard Functions27
Trackpoint27
Changing the Cap29
Fn Key30
Numeric Keypad32
Ultrabay FX33
CD-Rom Drive33
To Remove the CD34
Utility Programs35
Handling Cds35
BIOS Setup Utility36
Config38
Memory38
System Board39
Network40
Advanced Setup41
Date/Time43
Password44
Startup45
Power on45
Changing the Startup Sequence48
Restart49
Configuration49
Online User's Guide51
Reinstalling Software52
Software Selections CD52
Recovery CD52
Configsafe52
Replacing the Battery Pack54
Service Hints and Tips55
Carrying the Computer57
Cleaning58
Extending Battery Life58
Extending the Features of Your Computer61
Customizing the Trackpoint62
Using the Press-To-Select Window63
Using the Sensitivity Window65
Using the Scrolling Window66
Magnifying Glass66
Choose Scrolling Method67
Increasing Memory68
To Install the DIMM68
How to Calculate Total Memory Size70
Creating the Hibernation Function71
Removing the DIMM71
Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive73
Replacing the Ultrabay FX Device75
Installing a Secondary Battery Pack77
Installing a Second Hard Disk Drive77
Attaching an External Mouse, Keypad or Keyboard79
Desabling the Trackpoint83
Using the Space Saver Keyboard83
Attaching and External Monitor85
Display Output Location86
Display Modes87
The DOS Screen Image on the LCD87
Using the Dual Display Function88
Disabling Dual Display90
Considerations When Using Dual Display90
Attaching a Television to Your Computer92
Attaching a Printer94
Inserting a PC Card95
Removing the PC Card96
Using a Port Replicator98
Enabling the Cardbus Sockets on the Replicator with Etherjet Feature99
Protecting Your Computer101
Using Passwords102
Setting a Password104
Entering a Password106
Changing or Removing a Password107
Using Locks109
Using the Security Screw110
Solving Computer Problems111
Frequently Asked Questions112
Hints, Tips and Limitations120
Using a PC Card with the Port Replicator121
Using the Network Feature in the Port Replicator121
USB Connector Considerations122
Using a Second Cardbus Card122
Using an Extra Condenser Microphone122
Troubleshooting Guide123
Error Codes or Messages125
No Error Code or Messages128
Input Problems129
Suspend or Hibernation Problems131
LCD Problems133
Indicator Problems134
Battery Problems134
CD-ROM Problems135
Infrared Communication Problems136
Audio Problems137
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Problems137
Modem Problems138
PC Card Problems139
Printer Problems140
External Monitor Problems141
Port Replicator Problems143
Other Option Problems144
Software Problems145
Other Problems146
Recovering Lost or Damaged Software148
Using the PC-Doctor Program148
Using the Software Selection CD149
Using the Recovery CD150
Identification Numbers154
Features164
Specifications167
Power Cords169
Index187

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