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Preface
5-in-1 Card Reader ........................................................2-3
ExpressCard Slot ...........................................................2-4
Inserting and Removing ExpressCards .......................2-4
Audio Features ...............................................................2-5
Tablet PC Options ..........................................................2-6
Screen Orientation .......................................................2-7
Adding a Printer ...........................................................2-12
USB Printer ..............................................................2-12
Parallel Printer ..........................................................2-12
Power Management
Overview ........................................................................3-1
The Power Sources ........................................................3-2
AC/DC Adapter ...........................................................3-2
Battery .........................................................................3-2
Turning on the Computer ...............................................3-3
Power Plans ...................................................................3-4
Power-Saving States ......................................................3-6
Sleep ...........................................................................3-6
Hibernate ....................................................................3-7
Shut Down ..................................................................3-7
Configuring the Power Buttons .....................................3-8
Resuming Operation ...................................................3-9
Battery Information .....................................................3-10
Battery Power ...........................................................3-10
Conserving Battery Power .........................................3-11
Battery Life ................................................................3-12
New Battery ..............................................................3-12
Recharging the Battery with the AC/DC Adapter .....3-12
Proper handling of the Battery Pack .........................3-13
Battery FAQ ..............................................................3-14
Battery Gauge ...........................................................3-16
Battery Indicators ......................................................3-17
Drivers & Utilities
What to Install ................................................................4-1
Module Driver Installation ..........................................4-1
Driver Installation ..........................................................4-2
Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers ...................4-4
User Account Control (Win Vista) ..............................4-4
Windows Security Message .........................................4-4
New Hardware Found ..................................................4-4
Driver Installation Procedure .......................................4-5
Chipset ........................................................................4-5
Video ..........................................................................4-5
LAN ............................................................................4-5
Touch Panel Application ............................................4-6
Pop Menu Utility ........................................................4-6
Audio ..........................................................................4-6
Optional Drivers ..........................................................4-7