If you need to take an extended break, press the button again to turn it off. Do not carry your notebook around with the power on or subject it to shocks or vibration, as you risk damaging the hard disk. When you power on your notebook, it will perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to check the internal parts and configuration for correct functionality. If a fault is found, your computer emits an audio warning and or displays an error message. Depending on the nature of the problem, you may be able to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings. After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self Test (POST), your notebook loads the installed operating system. Never turn off your notebook during the Power On Self Test (POST), or an unrecoverable error may occur. Status Indicators The status indicator lights correspond to specific operating modes. These modes are: Power on/ Suspend status, battery/AC adapter status, hard drive activity (HDD), Num Lock, Caps Lock, and 3G/ Wireless LAN activity. 1. Battery Indicator The Battery indicator tells you whether the Lithium-Ion battery is charging or is already fully charged. • If you are charging your battery, the Battery indicator remains on even if your notebook is shut off. • If there is no battery activity, the power adapters are not connected, or the power switch is Off, the Battery indicator will also be off. • Batteries subjected to shocks, vibrations or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged. 2. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Activity Indicator The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Activity indicator tells you whether your internal hard drive is being accessed and, if so, how fast. 3. The Num Lock Indicator This indicator shows when the internal keyboard is in ten-key numeric keypad mode. 4. The Caps Lock Indicator This indicator tells you that the keyboard is set to type in all capital letters. 5. Power On/Suspend Indicator The light on the power button illuminates when the computer is powered on, and flashes when the computer is in the Suspend mode. 6. 3G/Wireless LAN Activity Indicator The 3G/Wireless LAN Activity indicator tells you whether your computer is connected to a wireless network or not. • Green light indicates a 3G connection. • Orange light indicates a Wireless LAN connection. • Use the 3G/Wireless LAN switch on the front of the notebook to switch the indicator light. 123456 Using Function Keys Your computer has 8 function keys, F1 through F8. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used. The [FN] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key. • [FN+F1]: Places the notebook in Suspend mode. Pressing the Power button returns it to active mode. • [FN+F2]: Enables or disables the wireless network connection. • [FN+F3]: Allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video. Each time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice. The choices, in order, are: built-in display panel only, both built-in display panel and external monitor, or external monitor only. • [FN+F4]: Decreases the screen Brightness. • [FN+F5]: Increases the screen Brightness. • [FN+F6]: Mutes the computer's volume. • [FN+F7]: Decreases the computer's volume. • [FN+F8]: Increases the computer's volume. Using the TouchPad A TouchPad pointing device comes built into your computer. It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel. The TouchPad consists of a cursor control, a left button and a right button. The cursor control works the same way a mouse does, and moves the cursor around the display. It only requires light pressure from the tip of your finger. The left and right buttons function the same as mouse buttons. The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used. Clicking Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To left-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button once, and then immediately release it. To right click, move the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select, press the right button once, and then immediately release it. You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the TouchPad once. Double-Clicking Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does not function with the right button. To double-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button twice, and then immediately release it. You also have the option to perform the double-click operation by tapping lightly on the TouchPad twice. Dragging Dragging means pressing and holding the left button, while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to the item you wish to move. Press and hold the left button while moving the item to its n...