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4. Using the Notebook PC ......................................................................... 39
Using the Touchpad ......................................................................................................... 40
Touchpad Usage Illustrations ........................................................................................... 40
Pointing Device ..................................................................................................................... 40
Caring for the Touchpad ................................................................................................... 42
Laser Safety ..................................................................................................................... 43
PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket ................................................................................................... 46
32-bit CardBus Support ................................................................................................... 46
Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA) ...................................................................................... 46
Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) ........................................................................................ 47
Modem and Network Connections ........................................................................................ 49
Modem Connection .......................................................................................................... 49
Network Connection ......................................................................................................... 49
IR Wireless Communication .................................................................................................. 50
Guidelines for using IR communication ........................................................................... 50
Enabling Infrared .............................................................................................................. 50
AC Power System .................................................................................................................51
Battery Power System ........................................................................................................... 51
Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................................................... 51
Using Battery Power ........................................................................................................ 52
Thermal Power Control .................................................................................................... 54
Power Savings ................................................................................................................. 54
Power State Summary ..................................................................................................... 54
Notebook PC Upgrades ........................................................................................................ 55
System Memory Expansion ............................................................................................. 55
Hard Disk Drive Upgrades ............................................................................................... 55
Processor Upgrades ........................................................................................................ 55
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