Document Outline

• Manual
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1: Quick Start Guide
    • Overview
      • Advanced Users
      • Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users
      • Warning Boxes
      • Not Included
      • System Startup
      • System Software
    • Model Differences
    • System Map: LCD Panel Open - Model A
    • System Map: LCD Panel Open - Model B
    • LED Indicators
    • Hot Key Buttons & Keyboard
    • Keyboard - Model A
    • Keyboard - Model B
    • Function/Hot Key Indicators
    • System Map: Front & Left Views
    • System Map: Right & Rear Views
    • System Map: Bottom View - Model A
    • System Map: Bottom View - Model B
    • Windows Vista Start Menu & Control Panel
    • Video Features
      • Display Devices & Options
    • Power Options
  • Chapter 2: Features & Components
    • Overview
    • Hard Disk Drive
    • Optical (CD/DVD) Device
      • Loading Discs
      • Handling CDs or DVDs
      • DVD Regional Codes
    • 7-in-1 Card Reader
    • ExpressCard Slot
      • Inserting and Removing ExpressCards
    • TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse
      • Gestures and Device Settings
    • Audio Features
    • Adding a Printer
      • USB Printer
      • Parallel Printer
  • Chapter 3: Power Management
    • Overview
    • The Power Sources
      • AC/DC Adapter
      • Battery
    • Turning on the Computer
    • Power Plans
    • Power-Saving States
      • Sleep
      • Hibernate
      • Shut Down
    • Configuring the Power Buttons
      • Resuming Operation
      • Energy Star Power Saving
    • Battery Information
      • Battery Power
      • Conserving Battery Power
      • Battery Life
      • New Battery
      • Recharging the Battery with the AC/DC Adapter
      • Proper handling of the Battery Pack
      • Battery FAQ
  • Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities
    • What to Install
      • Module Driver Installation
    • Driver Installation
      • Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers
      • User Account Control (Win Vista)
      • Windows Security Message
      • New Hardware Found
      • Driver Installation Procedure
      • Chipset
      • Video
      • Audio
      • Modem
      • LAN
      • TouchPad
      • CardReader
      • Hot Key
      • Optional Drivers
      • Wireless LAN Module
      • PC Camera Module
      • 3.75G/HSPA Module
      • Fingerprint Reader Module
  • Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities
    • Overview
    • The Power-On Self Test (POST)
      • Failing the POST
      • Fatal Errors
      • Non-Fatal Errors
    • The Setup Program
      • Entering Setup
      • Setup Screens
    • Main Menu
    • System Time & Date (Main Menu)
    • SATA Port 1/2/5 (Main Menu)
    • System Memory (Main Menu)
    • BIOS Revision/KBC/EC Firmware Revision (Main Menu)
    • VGA Card/VBIOS Revision/VBIOS Build Date (Main Menu)
    • Advanced Menu
    • Legacy USB Support (Advanced Menu)
    • Boot-time Diagnostic Screen (Advanced Menu)
    • Legacy OS Boot: (Advanced Menu)
    • Battery Low Alarm Beep (Advanced Menu)
    • Security Menu
    • Set Supervisor Password (Security Menu)
    • Set User Password (Security Menu)
    • Fixed disk boot sector: (Security Menu)
    • Password on boot: (Security Menu)
    • Boot Menu
    • Exit Menu
  • Chapter 6: Upgrading The Computer
    • Overview
      • When Not to Upgrade
    • Removing the Battery
    • Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive
    • Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device
    • Upgrading the System Memory (RAM)
  • Chapter 7: Modules & Options
    • Overview
    • Bluetooth Module
      • Bluetooth Configuration in Windows Vista
    • Wireless LAN Module
      • Intel® Wi-Fi Link Series Driver Installation
      • 3rd Party 802.11b/g/n or 802.11b/g/n Driver Installation
      • Connecting to a Wireless Network
      • Intel® My WiFi Installation & Configuration
      • Intel® Wi-Fi Link Series My WiFi Driver Installation
      • Windows Mobility Center
    • PC Camera Module
      • PC Camera Driver Installation
    • 3.75G/HSPA Module
      • HSPA Modem Interface
      • HSPA Modem Interface Installation
      • HSPA Modem Interface
      • Adding a Profile
      • Contacts
      • Messages
      • Settings
      • Mobile Partner
      • Mobile Partner Application Installation
      • Mobile Partner Application
      • Profile Management
    • Fingerprint Reader Module
      • Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation
      • User Enrollment
      • Fingerprint Control Center Features
  • Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
    • Overview
    • Basic Hints and Tips
    • Backup and General Maintenance
    • Viruses
    • Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software
    • Problems and Possible Solutions
    • Screen Resolution Error
  • Appendix A: Interface (Ports & Jacks)
    • Overview
  • Appendix B: ATI Video Driver Controls
    • ATI Video Driver Installation
    • ATI Catalyst® Control Center
    • Attaching Other Displays
      • Configuring an External Display using the ATI Catalyst Control Center
      • HDMI Audio Configuration
        • Windows Audio Setup for HDMI
        • HDMI Notes
        • HDMI Video Configuration
    • Display Modes
      • Clone Mode
      • Extended Mode
        • Using Display Settings to Enable Extended Mode
    • Theater Mode
    • PowerPlay™
  • Appendix C: Specifications
    • Processor
    • Core Logic
    • Display
    • Memory
    • Video Adapter
    • BIOS
    • Storage
    • Audio
    • Keyboard & Pointing Device
    • Card Reader
    • Interface
    • Slots
    • Communication
    • Communication (cont’d)
    • Power Management
    • Power
    • Security
    • Operating System
    • Environmental Spec
    • Dimensions & Weight
    • Optional
  • Appendix D: Windows 7 Information
    • Model Differences
    • DVD Regional Codes
    • Windows 7 Start Menu & Control Panel
    • Function/Hot Key Indicators
    • Hot Key Buttons & Keyboard
    • Video Features
      • Screen Resolution
      • Configuring an External Display using the ATI Catalyst Control Center
      • Using the Fn + F7 Key Combination to Switch Displays
    • Display Modes
      • Single
      • Duplicate
      • Extend
      • Switching Display Modes
    • The Power Sources
      • AC/DC Adapter
      • Battery
    • Turning On the Computer
    • Power Plans
    • Power-Saving States
    • Configuring the Power Buttons
      • Energy Star Power Saving
    • Battery Information
      • Conserving Battery Power
      • Battery Life
      • Recharging the Battery with the AC/DC Adapter
      • Battery FAQ
    • Driver Installation
      • Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers
      • Driver Installation Procedure
      • Chipset
      • Video
      • Audio
      • Modem
      • LAN
      • TouchPad
      • CardReader
      • Hot Key
      • Optional Drivers
      • Wireless LAN Module (Win 7)
      • PC Camera Module
      • 3.75G/HSPA Module
      • Fingerprint Reader Module (Win 7)
    • Bluetooth Module (Win 7)
    • Wireless LAN Module (Win 7)
      • Intel® Wi-Fi Link 5300 Series (802.11 a/g/n) Driver Installation
      • 3rd Party 802.11b/g/n or 802.11b/g/n Driver Installation
      • Connecting to a Wireless Network
      • Intel® My WiFi Installation & Configuration
      • Intel® Wi-Fi Link 5300 Series My WiFi Driver Installation
      • Windows Mobility Center
    • Fingerprint Reader Module (Win 7)
      • Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation
      • User Enrollment
      • Fingerprint Control Center Features