To maintain your notebook ...................................................................................43 To safeguard your data..........................................................................................44 To extend the life of the display............................................................................44 To clean your notebook.........................................................................................44 Batteries and Power Management ................................................................................45 Managing Power Consumption...................................................................................46 How the notebook manages power automatically.................................................46 To manage power manually ..................................................................................48 Using Battery Power...................................................................................................49 To check battery status..........................................................................................49 To respond to a low-battery warning ....................................................................50 To recharge the battery..........................................................................................50 To replace the battery............................................................................................50 To get the most from your batteries ......................................................................51 To maximize processor speed ...............................................................................52 Modem and Network Connections................................................................................53 Using the Modem........................................................................................................54 To connect the modem..........................................................................................54 To connect to the Internet......................................................................................56 To disconnect from the Internet ............................................................................56 To dial in to a network ..........................................................................................57 To change your modem settings............................................................................57 To send and receive e-mail....................................................................................58 To send and receive faxes .....................................................................................59 Connecting to a LAN..................................................................................................60 To connect to a LAN.............................................................................................60 Making Wireless Network Connections (selected models) ........................................61 To prepare for wireless LAN connections.............................................................61 To turn wireless LAN communication on and off.................................................62 Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections (selected models).......................................64 To turn Bluetooth communication on and off.......................................................64 To prepare for Bluetooth connections...................................................................65 To work with Bluetooth devices ...........................................................................65 Add-On Devices ..............................................................................................................67 Using Plug-In Modules...............................................................................................68 To replace a plug-in module..................................................................................68 To insert or remove a CD or DVD........................................................................70 To play audio CDs ................................................................................................72 To use the status panel (selected models)..............................................................73 To play DVD movies ............................................................................................74 To create or copy CDs...........................................................................................75 Connecting PC Cards..................................................................................................76 To insert or remove a PC Card..............................................................................76 8 Reference Guide