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Knowing the Parts
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Front Side
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC.
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Status Indicators (front)
Status indicator details are described in section 3.
Display Panel Latch
One spring-loaded latch on the front of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position
when the Notebook PC is not in use. To open the display panel, negotiate the latch with your thumb and
lift up the display panel while holding the latch. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to a
comfortable viewing angle.
WARNING! When opening, do not force the display panel down to the table or else
the hinges may break! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel!
Stereo Speakers
The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. The multi-
media sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound
(results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). Audio features are software controlled.
CD Player Control Buttons (on selected models)
There are several CD control buttons integrated externally on the Notebook PC for con-
venient CD playing. The buttons activate and control your operating system’s software
audio player when the Notebook PC is ON. When your Notebook PC is OFF, the CD
control buttons activate a hardware CD player function that allows you to listen to audio
CDs without software. (See section 3 for more information).
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