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User's Manual
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Contents
Note Important Safety Information 51 55
Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Additional safety notes for units with wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 CE-labelling for units with wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] It is the responsibility of the user to remove any interference which may arise as a result of any non-authorised alterations, or the addition or replacement of components. Neither the manufacturer nor his authorised dealer and wholesaler are liable for damages or breaches of legal regulations which result from an infringement of these guidelines.
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Shipping Contents
Before you begin installing your notebook, make sure that all components are present. If any item listed in the shipping contents is missing from your computer package, please contact your dealer immediately. · · · · · · · · Notebook Battery Utility CD Power adapter Power cable User guide DVD-ROM drive or DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD Dual+/-RW drive Modem cable
Please retain the original packaging in case you need to send the device for repairs or upgrades. Please store the packaging safely.
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Preparation
Before first using the computer, make sure you are familiar with the individual components of your system. Slide the release catch (1) to the right and open the display (2).
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(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
LCD display Keyboard Loudspeakers TouchPad Keys and scroll pad Status LEDs / Fast IrDA Power button Quick launch keys
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Inserting the Battery
The battery is included in the notebook's shipping contents. Note that the charging time for the battery is three hours if the computer is switched off, or four hours if the computer is switched on.
It is absolutely essential to fully charge the battery for initial operation!Do not unplug the power adapter until the battery is fully charged.
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(1) Insert the battery into the battery slot in the direction of the arrow. Slide the battery out of the holder and lift it upwards (3) out of the battery slot. You can now run the notebook with the power adapter alone!
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Power Supply
The notebook is supplied with a power cable and a universal, self-adjusting power adapter. The power adapter can operate with any constant voltage between 100 and 240 volts. Connect the power cable to a power outlet.
You can choose to run the notebook via battery or power supply. The first time you use the computer, you need to use the power adapter. The power adapter contains no serviceable parts.
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NEVER OPEN THE POWER ADAPTER!DANGER OF DEATH!
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Switching the Computer on
You've now completed the preparations. Tip: If you experience a program or system crash, press the keys: Ctrl + Alt + Del at the same time. If you're fortunate this will enable you to end only the task that has crashed and/or restart the computer (warm start). If this does not work, hold down the on/off button for more than four seconds this will switch off the computer. Once the computer is switched on, the on/off button can perform several functions depending on the energy settings. In the standard setting, pressing the on/off button again will switch off the computer.
Fig. [. . . ] Troubleshooting: · Press the spacebar, several times if necessary. · If an external monitor is connected, switch it on.
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Possible cause of the problem: · In the System Settings, a screen type other than the existing one has been set. · If an external monitor is connected, connect this to a power source and switch it on. (you can find additional information on this topic in the advanced service handbook).
The system stops working. [. . . ]