You can use this LifeBook User’s Manual to find out more information about the functions and features of your notebook. RUNNING THE NOTEBOOK ON ITS BATTERY Recharging the battery Running the notebook on its battery Checking the power level of the battery Low battery condition LifeBook Security/Application Panel The LifeBook Security/Application Panel provides hardware security and one-touch application launch capability. 3. Power and Suspend/Resume Button This button allows you to power on or off the notebook. You can use also this button to suspend notebook activity without turning off the power to it and to resume the notebook from suspend mode.
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You can leave the battery in the computer for as long as you like. The battery’s internal circuitry prevents the battery from overcharging. When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. If the battery is hot from being used in your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
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Dual Built-in Stereo Microphones The Dual built-in microphones allow you to input stereo audio. 2. CMOS Camera* 1.3 Mega Pixel CMOS Camera. *For model with built-in camera only. 3. LCD Panel The display screen of the notebook. The phenomena described below are characteristics of LCD panels and do not indicate that LCD panels are defective. • The TFT color LCD screen of your notebook, composes of more than 2,350,000 picture elements (number of dots when the screen resolution is set at 1280 by 800 pixels). It was manufactured using advanced technologies. For technical reasons, LCD screen may have pixels that do not light and pixels that are always lit. • LCD panels may display slight varying colors and uneven density.
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Dual Built-in Stereo Microphones The Dual built-in microphones allow you to input stereo audio. 2. CMOS Camera* 1.3 Mega Pixel CMOS Camera. *For model with built-in camera only. 3. LCD Panel The display screen of the notebook. The phenomena described below are characteristics of LCD panels and do not indicate that LCD panels are defective. • The TFT color LCD screen of your notebook, composes of more than 2,350,000 picture elements (number of dots when the screen resolution is set at 1280 by 800 pixels). It was manufactured using advanced technologies. For technical reasons, LCD screen may have pixels that do not light and pixels that are always lit. • LCD panels may display slight varying colors and uneven density.
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In the position indicated in the example above by the ?, the space left between the characters indicates that a space needs to be left in the entry by pressing the space bar (the long key with nothing written on it at the center of the front of the keyboard). Commands are written in this manual as lowercase latin letters, but uppercase letters may be used. Product names The following product names are abbreviated as follows in this manual.
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Select your region to view the appropriate support questions site. • Community Forum — Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care — Contact information, service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support — Service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with technical support • Reference — Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads — Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)
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Transferring Information to a New Computer Windows Easy Transfer Setting Up a Printer Printer Cable Connecting a USB Printer Power Protection Devices Surge Protectors Line Conditioners . Uninterruptible Power Supplies About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s Configuration Front View Left Side View Right Side View Back View Bottom View Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Numeric Keypad Key Combinations System Functions Battery Display Functions . Power Management Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations Adjusting Keyboard Settings Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad . Using the Display Adjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display
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Getting Started Selecting a place to work Creating a computer-friendly environment Keeping yourself comfortable Other precautions Setting up your computer Adding memory Installing a memory module Removing a memory module Turning on the computer Opening the display panel Turning on the power Using the TouchPad™ Scrolling with the TouchPad™ Control buttons Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Setting up your software Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up other devices Turning off the computer Closing the display panel Using external display devices Connecting the display device Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Adjusting the quality of the external display Using an external keyboard Using a mouse Connecting a local printer Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting external speakers or headphones Connecting a microphone
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