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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:
1Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. The Tu r n  O f f  C o m p u t e r dialog box 
opens.
2Click Tu r n  O f f. Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook.
To turn off your notebook in Windows 2000:
1Click Start, then click Shut Down. The Shut Down Windows dialog box opens.
2Click the arrow button to open the What do you want your computer to do 
list, then click 
Shut down.
3Click OK. Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook.
ImportantIf for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer 
or Shut Down option in Windows to turn off your notebook, 
press and hold the power button for about five seconds, 
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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.
2Click the program that is not responding.
3Close the program by clicking End Task.
4If your notebook does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds and turn 
it on again.
As a part of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status 
runs automatically. When the checks are finished, Windows starts.
ImportantIf your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete 
the following steps until your notebook turns off:
1 Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, 
then release it.
2 Remove AC power and the battery for more than 
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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.
WarningUnplug the network and monitor (VGA) cables from your 
notebook before attaching your notebook to the docking 
station. Failure to unplug these cables may result in 
damage to your notebook or connectors.
WarningPress down on the outside edges of your notebook. Do not 
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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 
Change” message may appear on your display. You can 
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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 
notebook is docked. The “Dock Change” message appears on the screen.
-OR-
If your notebook is turned off, go to Step 2.
2Pull out the two docking release levers until they click. Your notebook pops 
up slightly.
3Tilt the back of your notebook up.
4Lift your notebook off of the docking station.
5Disconnect the AC adapter from the docking station.
6Connect the AC adapter to your notebook. 
						

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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
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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 indicator shows your battery status:

LED green - battery is fully charged
LED amber - battery is charging
LED off - notebook is running on battery only
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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. 
You do not need to shut down your notebook to connect a USB keyboard. We 
recommend you shut down your notebook before connecting a PS/2 keyboard.
Function keys/System keys
FN/Application key
Windows key Numeric keypad
Arrow/Navigation keys 
						

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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 
function key actions. 
System keys Press these colored keys in combination with the 
FNkey to 
perform specific actions.
Arrow keys Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left.
Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, 
to the end of a line, up the page, down the page, to the beginning 
of a document, or to the end of a document.
Numeric keypad Use these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad is 
turned on. Press 
FN+PADLOCK to turn on the numeric keypad.
Windows key Press this key to open the Windows Start menu. This key can 
also be used in combination with other keys to open utilities like 
F(Search utility), R(Run utility), and E(Explorer utility).
FN key Press the FNkey in combination with a colored system key (such 
as 
STATUS, STANDBY, or PAUSE) to perform a specific action.
Application key Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help 
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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 notebook display between the LCD, an external 
monitor, or both displays at the same time. A monitor must be 
plugged into the monitor port on your notebook or docking station.
Enter Standby mode. Press the power button to leave Standby 
mode. For more information, see “Changing power modes” on 
page 154.
Mute the sound. Press the key combination again to restore the 
sound. For more information, see “Adjusting the volume in 
Windows XP” on page 98 and “Adjusting the volume in 
Windows 2000” on page 101.
Decrease volume. For more information, see “Adjusting the 
volume in Windows XP” on page 98 and “Adjusting the volume in 
Windows 2000” on page 101.
Increase volume. For more information, see “Adjusting the volume 
in Windows XP” on page 98 and “Adjusting the volume in 
Windows 2000” on page 101.
Turn on Pad Lock so you can use the numeric keypad. Press this 
key combination again to turn off Pad Lock. The Pad Lock status 
indicator appears when this function is turned on.
Pause the text scrolling in a DOS screen. Press this key 
combination again to continue scrolling. The Scroll Lock status 
indicator appears when this function is turned on. (This function 
is only available in some programs.)
Pause execution of a DOS program. (This function is only 
available in some programs.)