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 (selected models).........................................................................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