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Waking up your notebook
When you have not used your notebook for several minutes, it may enter a 
power-saving mode called Standby. While in Standby, the power indicator 
flashes.
If your notebook is in Standby mode, “wake” it up by pressing the power 
button. For more information on changing power-saving settings, see 
“Changing power settings” on page 155.
Turning off your notebook
To turn off your notebook in Windows XP:
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Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
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Restarting (rebooting) your 
notebook
If your notebook does not respond to keyboard or touchpad input, you may 
have to close programs that are not responding. If closing unresponsive 
programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have 
to restart (reboot) your notebook.
To close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook:
1Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. A window opens that lets you close a program that 
is not responding.
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Connecting to the docking station
You can dock your notebook while your notebook is on or off.
To attach your notebook to the docking station:
1Connect external devices to the ports and jacks on the docking station.
2Connect the AC adapter to the docking station.
3Place the front part of your notebook on the two docking station hooks.
4Press the back part of your notebook down until it clicks fully into the 
docking station.
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Separating from the docking station
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Separating from the docking 
station
You can separate your notebook from the docking station while your notebook 
is on or off.
To separate your notebook from the docking station:
1If your notebook is turned on, press the Undock button on front of the 
docking station for one second. The “Dock Change” message appears on 
the screen.
ImportantAfter the docking station is connected correctly, the “Dock 
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- OR -
If your notebook is turned on, in Windows XP, click 
Start, then click Undock 
Computer
. The Undock Computer menu item appears in the Start menu 
only while your notebook is docked. The “Dock Change” message appears 
on the screen.
-OR-
If your notebook is turned on, in Windows 2000, click 
Start, then click Eject 
PC
. The Eject PC menu item appears in the Start menu only while your 
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Status indicators
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Status indicators
Status indicators inform you when a drive is being used or when a button has 
been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used.
Pad lock
Caps lock
Scroll lockPowe r
Hard drive
Battery 

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Indicator Icon Description
Pad Lock Numeric keypad is turned on. For more information, see “System 
key combinations” on page 39.
Caps Lock Caps Lock is turned on.
Scroll Lock Scroll Lock is turned on. For more information, see “System key 
combinations” on page 39.
Power This indicator shows your notebook power status:

LED on - power is on.
LED blinking - power is in Standby mode.
LED off - power is off.
Hard drive The hard drive is in use.
Battery This...

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Using the keyboard
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Using the keyboard
Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop 
computer keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, 
including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system 
operations, and the Pad Lock keys for the numeric keypad. You can attach an 
external keyboard to your notebook or docking station using a USB or PS/2 port. 
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Key types
The keyboard has several different types of keys. Some keys perform specific 
actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in combination 
with another key.
Key type Icon Description
Function keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions in 
programs. For example, pressing 
F1 may open help.
Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. 
See the program documentation to find out more about the 
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System key combinations
When you press an FN key and a system key at the same time, your notebook 
performs the action identified by the colored text or icon on the key.
Press and hold F
N while 
pressing this system key...To . . .
Display the power status box in the upper-left corner of your 
display. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, 
and whether the AC adapter is being used. Press the key 
combination again to close this box.
Toggle the...