Elitegroup G731 User Manual
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Table of Content
Chapter 1: Introduction------------------------------------------------- 1
Welcome to the Notebook PC ------------------------------------------------ 2
Getting to Know Your Computer -------------------------------------------- 2
Opening the LCD Panel------------------------------------------------- 2
The Left Side------------------------------------------------------------- 5
The Right Side ----------------------------------------------------------- 7
The Rear ------------------------------------------------------------------ 7
The Bottom Panel-------------------------------------------------------- 9
Chapter 2: Getting Started -------------------------------------------11
Connecting to a Power Source ----------------------------------------------11
Connecting the AC Adapter -------------------------------------------11
Turning On Your Notebook Computer-------------------------------------13
Operating on Battery Power -------------------------------------------------13
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack ---------------------------14
Charging the Battery Pack---------------------------------------------16
Chapter 3: Using the Notebook Computer----------------------17
Adjusting the LCD Screen Display -----------------------------------------17
LCD Care ----------------------------------------------------------------18
A Tour of the Notebook’s Keyboard ---------------------------------------18
The Notebook’s Hot Key Controls -----------------------------------20
The TouchPad -----------------------------------------------------------------20
TouchPad Precautions--------------------------------------------------20
Connecting an External Tracking Devices---------------------------------21
Data Storage and Retrieval --------------------------------------------21
The Floppy Disk Drive-------------------------------------------------21
The CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/Combo-----------------------------------------21
Features of the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/Combo Module -----------21
Precautions for Handling CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/Combo Discs--22
Loading a Disc ----------------------------------------------------------22
Removing the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/Combo Drive ---------------------23
PCMCIA Cards and Expansion Sockets -----------------------------------24
Inserting a PCMCIA Card ---------------------------------------------24
Power Saving Modes ---------------------------------------------------------25
The Battery Power System --------------------------------------------25
Removing the Battery Pack -------------------------------------------25
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