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Getting Familiar with your
Getting Familiar with your
Computer
Computer
This computer combines high-performance,
versatility, power management features and
multimedia capabilities with unique style and
ergonomic design. Work with unmatched
productivity and reliability with your new power
computing partner.
This chapter gives an in-depth "tour" of the
computer's many features.
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- Page 1 Getting Familiar with your Getting Familiar with your Computer Computer This computer combines high-performance, versatility, power management features and multimedia capabilities with unique style and ergonomic design. Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with your new power computing partner. This chapter gives an in-depth “tour” of the computer’s many features.
- Page 2 Getting Familiar with your Getting Familiar with your Computer Computer Features Features This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features: Performance Performance Intel Pentium technology 64-bit main memory and external (L2) cache memory Large LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) local...
- Page 3 Getting Familiar with your Getting Familiar with your Ultra-slim, high-speed CD-ROM drive Connectivity Connectivity High-speed fax/data modem port models) USB (Universal Serial Bus) port Human-centric Design and Ergonomics Human-centric Design and Ergonomics Lightweight and slim Sleek, smooth and stylish design Full-sized keyboard Wide and curved palm rest Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing...
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Page 4: Video Performance
Getting Familiar with your Getting Familiar with your Computer Computer Display Display The large graphics display offers excellent viewing, display quality and desktop performance graphics. The computer supports two different display configurations — high contrast DSTN or TFT. Video Performance Video Performance PCI local bus video with graphics accelerator and 1.1MB EDO video RAM to boost video... -
Page 5: Opening And Closing The Display
Getting Familiar with your Getting Familiar with your Opening and Closing the Display Opening and Closing the Display To open the display, slide the display lid latch to the left and lift up the lid. Then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position. - Page 6 Getting Familiar with your Getting Familiar with your Computer Computer Indicators Indicators The computer has six easy-to-read indicator lights (LEDs) near the display cover. Two of these LEDs, Power and Standby, are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed.
- Page 7 Getting Familiar with your Getting Familiar with your Icon Icon Function Function Power Standby Media Activity Battery Charge Caps Lock Num Lock Computer Computer Description Description Lights when the computer is Flashes when the battery is low. Flashes when the computer enters Standby mode.
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Page 8: Special Keys
Getting Familiar with your Getting Familiar with your Computer Computer Keyboard Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and includes an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows 95 keys and twelve function keys. 1.4.1 Special Keys 1.4.1 Special Keys Lock Keys Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. -
Page 9: Embedded Keypad
Getting Familiar with your Getting Familiar with your work with some applications. Embedded Keypad Embedded Keypad The embedded keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor- control key symbols are not printed on the keys. -
Page 10: Windows 95 Keys
Getting Familiar with your Getting Familiar with your Computer Computer Windows 95 Keys Windows 95 Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows 95-specific functions. Description Description Windows Start button. Combinations with this key logo key perform special functions. Below are a few examples: q Windows + Tab Activates next Taskbar q Windows + E Explore My Computer... - Page 11 Getting Familiar with your Getting Familiar with your Hotkeys Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS setup utility. Hotkey Hotkey Icon Icon Function Function Fn-Esc...
- Page 12 Getting Familiar with your Getting Familiar with your Computer Computer Hotkey Hotkey Icon Icon Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-T 1-12 Function Function Description Description Display Switches display between Toggle the following: Both LCD and CRT Battery Displays the battery gauge. Gauge Volume Press the scale hotkeys...
- Page 13 Getting Familiar with your Getting Familiar with your Note: If you want to use an external PS/2 mouse, connect the external PS/2 mouse, then disable the touchpad by pressing Fn-T. Activating and Using Hotkeys Activating and Using Hotkeys When activating hotkeys, press and hold the first key Fn before pressing the other keys in the hot key combination.
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Page 14: Keyboard Ergonomics
Getting Familiar with your Getting Familiar with your Computer Computer 1.4.2 Keyboard Ergonomics 1.4.2 Keyboard Ergonomics Located below the keyboard, the wide and curved palm rest gives you a place to rest your hands while you type. 1-14... -
Page 15: Touchpad Basics
Getting Familiar with your Getting Familiar with your Touchpad Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palm rest provides ample comfort and support. - Page 16 Getting Familiar with your Getting Familiar with your Computer Computer Press the left and right buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse.
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Page 17: Hard Disk
Getting Familiar with your Getting Familiar with your Storage Storage High-capacity storage comes in the form of a 2.5- inch Enhanced-IDE hard disk. The computer also has either an internal 3.5-inch, 1.44MB floppy drive or an internal high-speed CD-ROM drive. 1.6.1 Hard Disk 1.6.1 Hard Disk... -
Page 18: Connecting An External Floppy Drive
Getting Familiar with your Getting Familiar with your Computer Computer Connecting an External Floppy Drive Connecting an External Floppy Drive Note: The external floppy drive is hot-pluggable. You do not need to turn off the computer to connect and use the floppy drive. 1-18 Connect the larger end of the floppy drive... -
Page 19: Left Ports
Getting Familiar with your Getting Familiar with your Ports Ports Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. The ports are found on the rear panel; PC card slots and the modem jack are found on the left panel of the computer. - Page 20 Getting Familiar with your Getting Familiar with your Computer Computer Fax/Data Modem Port (on some models) Fax/Data Modem Port (on some models) The computer has an optional built-in fax/data modem. Warning: This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem.
- Page 21 Getting Familiar with your Getting Familiar with your PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs. Popular type II cards include flash memory, SRAM, fax/data modem, LAN and SCSI cards. Common type III cards are 1.8-inch ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) drives and cellular modems.
- Page 22 Getting Familiar with your Getting Familiar with your Computer Computer Important: If the computer detects a PC I/O card (e.g., modem card, ZV card) installed in the PC card slots, the computer will not enter standby/ hibernation mode but “sleeps” to maintain your communication connection.
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Page 23: Rear Ports
Getting Familiar with your Getting Familiar with your 1.7.2 Rear Ports 1.7.2 Rear Ports Icon Icon Computer Computer 5 5 6 6 Port Port Connects to... Connects to... DC-in Port AC adapter and power outlet PS/2 Port PS/2-compatible device (e.g., PS/2 keyboard, keypad, mouse) Serial Port Serial device... - Page 24 Getting Familiar with your Getting Familiar with your Computer Computer Icon Icon 1-24 Port Port Connects to... Connects to... Microphone- External 3.5mm in Port minijack condenser microphone External CRT Monitor (up to Port 1024x768, 256-colors ) USB Port Any USB device...
- Page 25 Getting Familiar with your Getting Familiar with your Audio Audio Standard computer configuration includes 16-bit high-fidelity stereo audio with further enhancements that include 3D sound for true audio immersion. Dual speakers, found near both ends of the display hinge, direct sound towards you to facilitate excellent stereo sound output.
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Page 26: Securing Your Computer
Getting Familiar with your Getting Familiar with your Computer Computer Securing your Computer Securing your Computer Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and a two-level password scheme. 1.9.1 Security Notch 1.9.1 Security Notch A security notch computer lets you connect a Kensington- compatible key-based computer security lock. -
Page 27: Setting A Password
Getting Familiar with your Getting Familiar with your There are two types of passwords you can set: Setup Password prevents unauthorized access to the Setup Utility. Once set, you must key- in this password the next time you want to enter the Setup Utility. - Page 28 Getting Familiar with your Getting Familiar with your Computer Computer Important: Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 5. Press Enter. A prompt asks you to retype the password to verify your first entry. 6.
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Page 29: Changing Or Removing A Password
Getting Familiar with your Getting Familiar with your Changing or Removing a Password Changing or Removing a Password Should you want to change or remove a password, do the following: 1. During POST (while the startup logo is being displayed), press F2 to enter the Setup Utility. 2.