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M6 English Hardware User''''s manual (E1916) - Page 2
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Special Keyboard Functions 29 Colored Hot Keys 29 Keyboard as Cursors 30 Microsoft Windows™ Keys 30 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad 31
Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators 31 Instant Launch Keys 31 Status Indicators (above keyboard 32 Status Indicators (front edge-visible when closed 33 CD Player Control Buttons and Indicator 34
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M6 English Hardware User''''s manual (E1916) - Page 3
... a PC Card (PCMCIA 40
Storage Devices ...41 PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket 41 Optical Drive ...43 Hard Disk Drive 44 Flash Memory Card Reader 44 Modem Connection 44 Fast-Ethernet Connection (Gigabit on selected models 47
Power Management Modes 47 Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance 47 ACPI ...47 Suspend Mode ...47 Power Savings ...47 Power State Summary 48 Thermal Power Control 48 Stand...
M6 English Hardware User''''s manual (E1916) - Page 9
... for detailed information on using your Notebook PC.
1. Install the battery pack
2. Connect the AC Power Adapter
3. Open the Display Panel
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4. Turn ON the Notebook PC
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(1) Slide the display release latch as illustrated. Press the power button and release. (2) Lift the display panel with one hand while hold- (In Windows XP, this button can also be used to...
M6 English Hardware User''''s manual (E1916) - Page 13
...; operating system.
Touchpad and Buttons
The touchpad with its buttons is 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.
Status Indicators
See Section 3 for details..
Microphone
The built-in mono microphone can be used...
M6 English Hardware User''''s manual (E1916) - Page 15
... a device module.
Memory Compartment
The memory compartment contains an expansion slot for additional memory. Memory installation or upgrades must be done by an authorized retailer or else warranty will be void.
Hard Disk Drive Compartment
The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Hard disk drive upgrades are to be done by authorized service centers or dealers only.
CD Player Power Switch...
M6 English Hardware User''''s manual (E1916) - Page 20
...Optical Drive (Device Module)
The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives. The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable...the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows™ "My Computer." The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive ...
M6 English Hardware User''''s manual (E1916) - Page 21
...tilt the display panel forward or backward to a comfortable viewing angle.
Stereo Speakers
The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). Audio features are software controlled.
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M6 English Hardware User''''s manual (E1916) - Page 26
... the BIOS version can be seen. Press [ESC] and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives.
IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON.
NOTE: Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is...
M6 English Hardware User''''s manual (E1916) - Page 28
... restart the system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart. To restart the system manually, click Windows Start button and select Shut Down and then choose Restart.
Powering OFF the Notebook PC
(Screens are different depending on security settings.)
In Windows XP, power OFF the Notebook PC by clicking Windows Start button and select Shut...
M6 English Hardware User''''s manual (E1916) - Page 29
... PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Saveto-Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup).
Radio Tower (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...
M6 English Hardware User''''s manual (E1916) - Page 31
... Launch Key
Pressing this button will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is running.
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 are necessary to use the wireless LAN.)
Pad-Lock Key
Pressing this button will lock...
M6 English Hardware User''''s manual (E1916) - Page 33
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Bluetooth Indicator
The Bluetooth indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth function is activated through the Bluetooth instant key.
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 are necessary to use the...
M6 English Hardware User''''s manual (E1916) - Page 36
... 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...
M6 English Hardware User''''s manual (E1916) - Page 37
...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 ...is to move the cursor around or select items displayed on the screen with the use of your fingertip instead of a standard desktop mouse. The following illustrations demonstrate proper use of ...
M6 English Hardware User''''s manual (E1916) - Page 39
...) (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...
M6 English Hardware User''''s manual (E1916) - Page 43
... 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...
M6 English Hardware User''''s manual (E1916) - Page 46
... a crossover LAN cable is not required.
This is an example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller.
Network Hub or Switch
Network cable with RJ-45 connectors
NOTE: The built-in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, modem and/or network can be installed as a PC card (PCMCIA).
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M6 English Hardware User''''s manual (E1916) - Page 57
..., 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...
M6 English Hardware User''''s manual (E1916) - Page 61
... and address assignment.
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
The CPU, sometimes called "Processor," actually functions as the "brain" of the computer. It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored in memory.
Device Driver
A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer's operating system to communicate with devices such as VGA, audio, Ethernet, printer...
M6 English Hardware User''''s manual (E1916) - Page 64
...), 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 Notebook PC devices are put in their...