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TouchPad Precautions--------------------------------------------------- 27
Connecting an External Tracking Devices ---------------------------------27
Data Storage and Retrieval----------------------------------------------------27
The Floppy Disk Drive-------------------------------------------------- 27
The Removable HDD Module -----------------------------------------28
The CD-ROM -------------------------------------------------------------------29
Features of the CD-ROM Module------------------------------------- 29
Precautions for Handling CD-ROM Discs---------------------------30
Loading a Disc------------------------------------------------------------ 30
The Multimedia Sound System-----------------------------------------------31
IR Communication -------------------------------------------------------------32
PCMCIA Cards and Expansion Sockets------------------------------------ 33
Inserting a PCMCIA Card---------------------------------------------- 33
Power Saving Modes----------------------------------------------------------- 34
The AC Adapter-----------------------------------------------------------------34
The Battery Power System---------------------------------------------------- 35
Removing the Battery Pack---------------------------------------------35
Preparing the Battery Pack for Use -----------------------------------35
Automatic Battery Pack Charging Function-------------------------36
Battery Status ------------------------------------------------------------- 37
Battery Low Warning ---------------------------------------------------39
Small Battery for the Real Time Clock------------------------------- 40
Power Management Modes ---------------------------------------------------41
How to Suspend ----------------------------------------------------------42
How to Resume-----------------------------------------------------------43
Power Management Summary----------------------------------------- 43
The APM Interface------------------------------------------------------- 44
Chapter 4: Connecting Peripheral Devices --------------------45
External Keyboard/Numeric Keypad----------------------------------------45
External Monitor---------------------------------------------------------------- 46
Parallel Printer------------------------------------------------------------------- 46
Serial Devices -------------------------------------------------------------------47
Audio Sources and Output Devices------------------------------------------48
Port Replicator ------------------------------------------------------------------ 49
USB Device---------------------------------------------------------------------- 49
TV Out----------------------------------------------------------------------------49
Installing Optional Devices ---------------------------------------------------50
Chapter 5: Running BIOS Setup-----------------------------------53
Introduction---------------------------------------------------------------------- 53
