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A6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edition (E2239b) - Page 2
... an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! The use of a shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception. It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment...
A6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edition (E2239b) - Page 3
.... Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. (English) ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria ...or disassembly is prohibited.
CDRH Regulations
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food...controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in...
A6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edition (E2239b) - Page 7
... disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion.
• Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers.
Notebook PC Optical Drive...
A6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edition (E2239b) - Page 8
... Side ...24
3. Getting Started 25
Using the Battery Pack ...26 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack 26 Charging the Battery Pack 27 Battery Care ...27
Operating Systems ...27 Support Software ...27
Power Connection ...28 Powering ON The Notebook PC 29 The Power-On Self Test (POST 29 Power Management - "Stand By" & "Hibernate 30 Restarting or Rebooting 31...
A6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edition (E2239b) - Page 13
... information on using your Notebook PC.
1. Install the battery pack
2. Connect the AC Power Adapter
Auto Lock
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3. Open the Display Panel
[1] [1]
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4. Turn ON the Notebook PC
(1) Slide both display panel release latches outwards. Press the power button and release.
(2) Lift the display panel with both hands while hold- (In Windows XP, this button can also be used...
A6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edition (E2239b) - Page 17
... button. Details provided later in this manual.
Power Switch
The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. Push the switch once ...a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation.
CD Control Buttons (...
A6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edition (E2239b) - Page 19
... headphones or speakers). All audio features are software controlled.
Mini-PCI Compartment
Optional expansion cards can be installed in the mini-PCI compartment. An optional wireless LAN module enables you to stay connected to your LAN while "roaming" to meeting, conference rooms, or other office locations. Full-time, real-time access to email, Internet, and network resources means not only an...
A6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edition (E2239b) - Page 22
.../or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. See the marketing specifications for details on each model.
Electronic Eject, Emergency Eject
The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray. You can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows...
A6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edition (E2239b) - Page 27
... provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of the support CD is necessary, contact your dealer for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities.
The support CD contains all drivers, utilities and software for all popular operating systems including those that have been pre-installed. The support CD does not include the operating system itself...
A6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edition (E2239b) - Page 29
... a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST). The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is used to make a diagnostic check of the system. This record is created by using the BIOS Setup program. If...
A6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edition (E2239b) - Page 33
... Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Saveto-Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup).
(F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN ON and OFF. When enabled, the wireless LAN LED will light. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN. Filled Sun Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Open Sun Icon (F6): Increases the...
A6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edition (E2239b) - Page 37
... software setup and may not be currently configured on your Notebook PC. This function is designed for Microsoft email software only and may not work with email software from other companies.
Wireless LAN Indicator (Optional)
This indicator is only applicable on models with internal wireless LAN. When the internal wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will light. (Windows software settings...
A6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edition (E2239b) - Page 42
...contains no moving parts; therefore, mechanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still required for working with some application software.
IMPORTANT! Do not use any objects in place of your finger...fingers. The touchpad's primary function is to move the cursor around or select items displayed on the screen with the use of your fingertip. The following illustrations demonstrate proper use...
A6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edition (E2239b) - Page 44
...) (lightly strike the touchpad twice, sliding finger on touchpad during second strike)
NOTE: A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation. Basic functions can be adjusted at the Windows control panel to allow comfortable clicking and tapping.
Caring for the Touchpad
The touchpad is...
A6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edition (E2239b) - Page 48
... on the CD.
Listening to Audio CD
The optical drives can play audio CDs, but only the DVD-ROM drive can play DVD audio. Insert the audio CD and Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software, it may require that you open a DVD player to listen to DVD audio. You can adjust the volume...
A6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edition (E2239b) - Page 51
...). RJ-45 network cables are found connecting network computers to network hubs or switches usually found in business environments.
NOTE: The built-in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. Modem and/or network can be installed as a PC card (PCMCIA). IMPORTANT! Only use analog telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems. Do...
A6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edition (E2239b) - Page 65
..., you must install your own DVD viewer software. Optional DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Notebook PC. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs.
Regional Playback Information
Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content. CSS (sometimes called copy guard...
A6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edition (E2239b) - Page 67
... affect how the computer transfers data between computer components, such as memory, disks, and the display adapter. The BIOS instructions are built into the computer's read-only memory. BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM.
Bit (Binary Digit)
Represents the smallest...
A6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edition (E2239b) - Page 70
...), SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM).
ROM (Read Only Memory)
ROM is nonvolatile memory used to store permanent programs (called firmware) used in certain computer components. Flash ROM (or EEPROM) can be reprogrammed with new programs (or BIOS).
Suspend Mode
In Save-to-RAM (STR) and Save-to-Disk (STD), the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebok PC devices are put in their...
A6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edition (E2239b) - Page 71
..., you must install your own DVD viewer software. Optional DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Notebok PC. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs.
Regional Playback Information
Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content. CSS (sometimes called copy guard...