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Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 8
... Started 25
Using the Battery Pack 26 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack 26 Charging the Battery Pack 26 Battery Care ...26
Operating Systems 26 Support Software 26
Power Connection ...29 Powering ON The Notebook PC 29 The Power-On Self Test (POST 29
Power Management - "Stand By" & "Hibernate 30 Power Management - "Stand By" & "Hibernate 30
Restarting or...
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... for detailed information on using your Notebook PC.
1. Install the battery pack
2. Connect the AC Power Adapter
1 2
3
2 1
3. Open the Display Panel
4. Turn ON the Notebook PC
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2
(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...
Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 17
... 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
See Section 3 for details.
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...
Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 19
... 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 expanded office space, but also greater productivity.
Memory Compartment
The memory compartment...
Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 20
... the Notebook PC.
Press here to lock module
Audio Speaker
Optical Drive Module (varies by model) Bay
Electronic Emergency
Eject
Eject
Optical Drive
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 (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. See the marketing...
Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - 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...
Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - 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...
Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 33
... the Notebook 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.
Sun Rise/Set (F3): Activates the light sensor on top of the...
Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 36
... 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 your...
Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 46
... 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...
Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 57
... (Power-On-Self-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC.
Hard Disk Drive Upgrades
Hard disk drives...
Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 69
... 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...
Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 72
...), 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...
Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825c) - Page 8
... Started 25
Using the Battery Pack 26 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack 26 Charging the Battery Pack 26 Battery Care ...26
Operating Systems 26 Support Software 26
Power Connection ...29 Powering ON The Notebook PC 29 The Power-On Self Test (POST 29
Power Management - "Stand By" & "Hibernate 30 Power Management - "Stand By" & "Hibernate 30
Restarting or...
Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825c) - 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...
Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825c) - 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...
Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825c) - Page 46
... 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...
Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825c) - Page 57
... (Power-On-Self-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC.
Hard Disk Drive Upgrades
Hard disk drives...
Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825c) - Page 69
... 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...
Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825c) - Page 72
...), 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...