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3Loosen the captive screw and remove the card cover from the computer.
4Pull the card out of the compartment so that you can disconnect the card from its cable and 
remove it from the computer.
5To replace the card, connect the card to the cable and then carefully insert it into the 
compartment. 
6Replace the card cover and tighten the screw. 
7Replace the battery. 
cover
card
cable
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Appendix103
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Specifications
Processor
Processor type Intel
® Pe n t i u m® M
L1 cache 64 KB 
L2 cache 2 MB
External bus frequency 533 MHz
System Information
System chip set Intel 915PM
Data bus width 64 bits
DRAM bus width dual-channel DDR2 memory, 64 bits per 
channel
Processor address bus width 36 bits
Flash EPROM 1 MB
PCI bus
(PCI-Express used for video 
controllers)32 bits
x16
PC Card
CardBus controller Ricoh R5C841
PC Card connector one (supports one Type I or Type II card) 
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Memory
Memory module connector two user-accessible SODIMM connectors
Memory module capacities 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB
Memory type 2.5-V SODIMM DDR2
Memory configuration support dual-channel only
NOTE: To get maximum performance/dual-
channel memory bandwidth capability, both 
connectors must contain memory modules 
and the modules must be of the same size and 
configuration.
Minimum memory 512 MB
Maximum memory 2 GB
Ports and Connectors
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Wireless internal Mini PCI Wi-Fi support; 
internal card with Bluetooth® wireless 
technology
Video
NVIDIA:
Data busPCI-Express x16
Video controllerNVIDIA GeForce Go 6800 Ultra
Video memory256 MB
LCD interfaceLV D S
TV-out supportNTSC or PAL in S-video and composite 
modes
Color output 16.7 million colors
Audio
Audio type AC’97 (Soft Audio)
Stereo conversion 18-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to-
analog)
Interfaces:
InternalPCI bus/AC’97
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Display
Type (active-matrix TFT) WUXGA
Dimensions:
Height245.0 mm (9.64 inches)
Wi d th383.0 mm (15 inches)
Diagonal431.8 mm (17 inches) 
Maximum resolution 1920 x 1200 at 262,000 colors
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Operating angle 0° (closed) to 180°
Viewing angle (typical):
Horizontal±65° 
Vertical+45°/–45° 
Pixel pitch: 0.191 mm (17-inch display)
Power consumption (
panel with 
backlight) (typical):
7.54 W
Controls brightness can be controlled through 
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Battery
Type 9-cell, 80-WHr, smart lithium ion 
Dimensions:
Depth88.5 mm (3.48 inches)
Height21.5 mm (0.83 inch)
Width139.0 mm (5.47 inches)
Weight 474 grams (1.04 lb) (9 cell) 
Voltage 10.8 VDC 
Charge time (approximate)
:
Computer off2 hours (at 80% in 2 hours)
Operating time Battery operating time varies depending on 
operating conditions and can be significantly 
reduced under certain power-intensive 
conditions. See Power Problems on 
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Dimensions:
Height37.5 mm (1.5 inches)
Wi d th65.0 mm (2.6 inches)
Depth169.5 mm (6.7 inches)
Weight (with cables) 950 g (0.9 lb)
Temperature range:
Operating0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) 
Storage–40° to 70°C (–40° to 158°F)
Physical
Height 42.4 mm (1.7 inches)
Width 394 mm (15.5 inches)
Depth 288 mm (11.3 inches)
Weight (with 9-cell battery):
With optical drive3.90 kg (8.6 lb)
Environmental
Temperature range:
Operating0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)
Storage–40° to 65°C...

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Using the System Setup Program
Overview
 NOTE: Your operating system may automatically configure most of the options available in system setup, 
thus overriding options that you set through system setup. (An exception is the External Hot Key option, 
which you can disable or enable only through system setup.) For more information on configuring 
features for your operating system, see the Windows Help and Support Center. To access help, see 
page 12.
The system setup screens display the...

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The window at the bottom tells you how to control system setup with key functions. Use these 
keys to select a category, modify its settings, or exit system setup.
Commonly Used Options
Certain options require that you reboot the computer for new settings to take effect.
Changing the Boot Sequence
The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to 
start the operating system. You can control the boot sequence and...