For further information about the com- puter, you can refer to the on-screen manual. To access the on-screen manual è page 20 “On-screen Manual” Please.read.these.instructions.carefully.before.using.this.product.and.save.this.manual.for.future.use. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Contents Getting Started Introduction..Read.Me.First... Description.of.Parts... First-time.Operation..Useful Information On-screen.Manual...
Introduction Thank.you.for.purchasing.this.Panasonic.product..For.optimum.performance.and.safety,.please.read.these.instructions. carefully. n Terms and illustrations in these instructions CAUTION NOTE Enter .:. Fn .+. F5 .:. .(Start).-.[All.Programs].:. [start].-.[Run].:. è.:. .indicates.Genuine.Windows .. i ndicates.Genuine.Microsoft ® Microsoft .Windows l. Some.illustrations.are.simplified.to.help.your.understanding.and.may.look.different.from.the.actual.unit. l. If.you.do.not.log.on.as.an.administrator,.you.cannot.use.some.functions.or..cannot.display.some.screens. l. Refer.for.the.latest.information.about.optional.products.to.the.catalogs,.etc. l. In.these.instructions,.the.names.and.terms.are.referred.as.follows. ® . “Genuine.Windows .7.Professional.32-bit.Service.Pack.1”.and.“Genuine.Windows Pack.1”.as.“Windows”.or.“Windows.7”...
Read Me First .4..If.your.telephone.equipment.cause.harm.to.the.tele- phone.network,.the.telephone.company.will.notify.you. in.advice.that.temporary.discontinuance.of.service. may.be.required..But.if.advice.notice.isn’t.practical,.the. telephone.company.will.notify.the.customer.as.soon.as. possible..Also,.you.will.be.advised.of.your.right.to.file.a. complaint.with.the.FCC.if.you.believe.it.is.necessary. 5.. The.telephone.company.may.take.changes.in.its.facili- ties,.equipment,.operations.or.procedures.that.could. affect.the.operation.of.the.equipment..If.this.happens. the.telephone.company.will.provide.advance.notice. in.order.for.you.to.make.necessary.modifications.to. maintain.uninterrupted.service. 6.. If.trouble.is.experienced.with.this.equipment,.for.repair. or.warranty.information,.please.contact.Panasonic. Corporation.of.North.America.at.DIAL.TOLL.FREE. 1-800-LAPTOP5.(1-800-527-8675)..If.the.equipment.is. causing.harm.to.the.telephone.network,.the.telephone. company.may.request.that.you.disconnect.the.equip- ment.until.the.problem.is.resolved. 7.. There.are.no.user.serviceable.parts.contained.in.this. equipment. 8.. This.equipment.may.not.be.used.on.coin.service.pro- vided.by.the.telephone.company..Connection.to.party. lines.is.subject.to.state.tariffs. 9.. The.Telephone.Consumer.Protection.Act.of.1991.makes. it.unlawful.for.any.person.to.use.a.computer.or.other. electronic.device.to.send.any.message.via.a.telephone. fax.machine.unless.such.message.clearly.contains.in.a. margin.at.the.top.or.bottom.of.each.transmitted.page.or. on.the.first.page.of.the.transmission,.the.date.and.time. Models for Canada Industry Canada (IC) Notice for modem This.equipment.contains.an.Industry.Canada.approved.
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Les.radars.forte.puissance.sont.désignés.comme.étant. les.premiers.utilisateurs.(c’est-à-dire.qu’ils.ont.la.priorité). des.bandes.de.fréquences.5250-5350.MHz.et.5650-5850. MHz..Ces.stations.radars.peuvent.provoquer.des.interfé- rences.et/ou.des.dommages.à.ce.périphérique. Models for Europe <Only for model with a “CE” mark on the bottom of the computer> Declaration of Conformity (DoC) “Hereby,.Panasonic.declares.that.this.Personal.Computer.is.in.compliance.with.the.essential.require- ments.and.other.relevant.provisions.of.the.Directive.1999/5/EC.” Hint: If.you.want.to.get.a.copy.of.the.original.DoC.of.our.above.mentioned.products, please.contact.our.web.address:.http://www.doc.panasonic.de Authorized.Representative: Panasonic.Testing.Centre Panasonic.Marketing.Europe.GmbH Winsbergring.15,.22525.Hamburg,.Germany Network.connection.of.Wired.Modem. The.terminal.equipment.is.intended.for.connection.to.the.following.public.network; In.all.the.countries.of.European.Economical.Area.and.Turkey;...
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Read Me First Important Safety Instructions / Importantes Mesures De Sécurité When.using.your.telephone.equipment,.basic.safety. precautions.should.always.be.followed.to.reduce.the.risk. of.fire,.electric.shock.and.injury.to.persons,.including.the. following:. 1.. Do.not.use.this.product.near.water,.for.example,.near. a.bath.tub,.wash.bowl,.kitchen.sink.or.laundry.tub,.in.a. wet.basement.or.near.a.swimming.pool. 2.. Avoid.using.a.telephone.(other.than.a.cordless.type). during.an.electrical.storm..There.may.be.a.remote.risk. of.electric.shock.from.lightning. 3.. Do.not.use.the.telephone.to.report.a.gas.leak.in.the. vicinity.of.the.leak. 4.. Use.only.the.power.cord.and.batteries.indicated.in.this. manual..Do.not.dispose.of.batteries.in.a.fire..They.may. explode..Check.with.local.codes.for.possible.special. disposal.instructions. SAVE.THESE.INSTRUCTIONS Information to the User <Only.for.model.with.wireless.LAN/Bluetooth> This product and your Health This.product,.like.other.radio.devices,.emits.radio.fre- quency.electromagnetic.energy..The.level.of.energy.
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Read Me First For Used in Motor Vehicle /Pour L’utilisation Dans Un Véhicule Motorisé Warning:.Notebook.Computer.may.be.installed.in.a.mo- tor.vehicle.and.visible.to.the.driver.only.if.used.to.support. vehicle.related.functions.such.as.vehicle.information,. system.control,.rear.or.side.observation.and.navigation.. If.used.for.entertainment.purpose,.such.as.television. reception.or.video.play,.it.must.be.installed.to.the.rear. of.the.driver’s.seat.where.it.will.not.be.visible,.directly.or. indirectly,.to.the.operator.of.the.motor.vehicle..Check.with. individual.state/provincial.laws.to.determine.lawful.use.of. this.product.while.operating.within.a.motor.vehicle. Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union These.symbols.are.only.valid.in.the.European.Union. If.you.wish.to.discard.this.product,.please.contact.your.local.authorities.or.dealer.and.ask. for.the.correct.method.of.disposal. Camera Light <For.model.with.camera> CAUTION Camera Light -.This.equipment.uses.LED.(Light.Emitting.Diode).technology.that.complies.with.IEC60825-1:1993+A1:1997+A2:2001...
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Generation.of.heat,.ignition.or.rupture.may.result. . Do.not.place.the.battery.pack.together.with.articles.such. as.necklaces.or.hairpins.when.carrying.or.storing. Do Not Use This Product with a Battery Pack Other Than the One Specified Use.only.the.specified.battery.pack.( product..Use.of.battery.packs.other.than.those.manufactured. and.supplied.by.Panasonic.may.present.a.safety.hazard. (generation.of.heat,.ignition.or.rupture). When the battery pack has become degraded, replace it with a new one Continued.use.of.a.damaged.battery.pack.may.result.in.heat. generation,.ignition.or.battery.rupture. l. Do.not.touch.the.terminals.on.the.battery.pack...The.bat- tery.pack.may.no.longer.function.properly.if.the.contacts.
Description of Parts <Model.without.WWAN.Antenna> A: Wireless LAN Antenna <Only.for.model.with.wireless.LAN> .Reference Manual.“Wireless.LAN” è. The.wireless.LAN.switch.may.turn.off.depending.on. the.reception. B: Stylus/Digitizer pen Holder C: Touch Pad D: LED Indicator . :. Wireless.ready This.indicator.lights.when.Wireless.LAN,.Blue- tooth,.and/or.Wireless.WAN.are.connected.and. ready..It.does.not.necessarily.indicate.the.On/Off. condition.of.the.wireless.connection. .Reference Manual.“Disabling/Enabling. è. Wireless.Communication” .:. Wireless.WAN.status <Only.for.model.with.wireless.WAN> è.Refer.to.the.instruction.manual.of.the.wireless. device. .:.Caps.lock .:.Numeric.key.(NumLk) .:.Scroll.lock.(ScrLk)
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Description of Parts Left side Rear side A: DC-IN Jack B: USB Port .Reference Manual.“USB.Devices” è. C: IEEE 1394 Interface Connector .Reference Manual.“IEEE.1394.Devices” è. D: Modem Port .Reference Manual.“Modem” è. E: LAN Port .Reference Manual.“LAN” è. F: SD Memory Card Indicator (Blinking:.During.access) .Reference Manual.“SD.Memory.Card”...
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l. This.computer.contains.a.magnet.and.magnetic.products.at.the.locations. circled.in.the.illustration.at.right..Avoid.leaving.metallic.object.or.magnetic.me- dia.in.contact.with.these.areas. Switching to the Tablet mode Attaching the stylus to the computer A.Lift.up.the.display.so.it.stands.perpendicular.to.the.body. B.Slide.the.display.release.latch.(A),.and.rotate.the.display.clockwise. until.it.clicks. C.Close.as.the.display.faces.up.and.fix.it.using.the.latch.(B). Use.the.tether.to.attach.the.stylus.to.the.computer.so.you.will.not.lose.it.. There.are.holes.(A).to.attach.it. .For.model.with.dual.touch,.the.tether.and.digitizer.pen.are.already.attached. to.the.computer.at.purchase.
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Description of Parts Attaching the hand strap and the shoulder strap (option) Attach.the.hand.strap.to.any.two.of.the.corners.(A).using.the.screws. You.can.connect.the.shoulder.strap.(B).to.the.hand.strap. (The.illustration.is.an.example.) CAUTION l. Do.not.use.the.strap.to.carry.a.heavier.weight.than.the.computer..Other- wise.the.strap.may.become.loose.by.itself. l. Do.not.use.the.strap.if.it.becomes.worn.or.damaged.
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CAUTION l. You.can.change.the.user.name,.password,.image.and.security.setting.after. setup.of.Windows. l. Remember.your.password..If.you.forget.the.password,.you.cannot.use.Win- dows..Creating.a.password.reset.disk.beforehand.is.recommended. l. Wait.until.the.hard.disk.drive.indicator. .has.turned.off. l. Do.not.use.the.following.words.for.user.name:.CON,.PRN,.AUX,.CLOCK$,.NUL,. COM1.to.COM9,.LPT1.to.LPT9,.@..In.particular,.if.you.create.a.user.name.(ac- count.name).that.includes.the.“@”.mark,.a.password.will.be.requested.at.the. log-on.screen,.even.if.no.password.has.been.set..If.you.try.to.log.on.without.en- tering.a.password,.“The.user.name.or.password.is.incorrect.”.may.be.displayed. and.you.will.not.be.able.to.log.on.to.Windows.(è.page.27). l. You.cannot.choose.the.following.words.for.user.name.and.password:.CON,. PRN,.AUX,.CLOCK$,.NUL,.COM1.to.COM9,.LPT1.to.LPT9. l. When.you.set.date/time/time.zone.and.click.[Next],.the.screen.may.not.go.to.the. next.step.for.a.few.minutes..Do.not.touch.the.keyboard.or.touch.pad,.and.wait. until.the.screen.changes. l. If.“An.unexpected.error.has.occurred...”.(or.a.similar.message).is.displayed,. click.[OK]..This.is.not.a.malfunction. Perform the touchscreen calibration. <Only.for.model.with.touchscreen> NOTE l. At.first,.log.on.to.Windows.as.an.administrator,.and.perform.this.calibration. l. Return.the.rotated.display.to.[Primary.Landscape].before.the.touchscreen.calibration. .(Start).-.[Control.Panel].-.[Hardware.and.Sound].-.[Tablet.PC.Setting]. A.Click. B.Click.[Calibrate]. C.Using.the.stylus,.touch.each.of.the.“+”.target.marks.one.by.one.
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. Closing.the.display . Turn.on/off.the.wireless.switch NOTE l. To.conserve.power,.the.following.power.saving.methods.are.set.at.the.time.of.purchase. . The.screen.automatically.turns.off.after.10 . The.computer.automatically.enters.sleep .Windows.XP.:15.minutes .Refer.to. .Reference Manual.“Sleep.or.Hibernation.Functions”.about.resuming.from.sleep/standby. A.Run.[Calibration.Utility]. Click. .(Start) -.[All.Programs].-.[Panasonic].-.[Calibration.Utility].. B.Select.[Pen.input.(Digitizer)]. l. To.calibrate.more.accurate,.add.a.check.mark.for.[Advanced.calibration]. C.Using.your.finger,.touch.each.of.the.“+”.target.marks.one.by.one. l. Perform.the.calibration.for.the.orientation.to.be.used. . .Windows.XP.:[start] Restart the computer. Create a new account. Click.[start].-.[Control.Panel].-.[User.Accounts].-.[Create.a.new.account]. CAUTION l. Remember.your.password..If.you.forget.the.password,.you.cannot.use.the.Windows. operation.system..Creating.a.password.reset.disk.beforehand.is.recommended. .minutes.of.inactivity.
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n To change the partition structure You.can.shrink.a.part.of.an.existing.partition.to.create.unallocated.disk.space,.from.which.you.can.create.a.new.parti- tion..This.computer.has.a.single.partition.in.the.default.setting. A. Click. .(Start).and.right-click.[Computer],.then.click.[Manage]. l. A.standard.user.needs.to.enter.an.administrator.password. B. Click.[Disk.Management]. C. Right-click.the.partition.for.Windows.(“c”.drive.in.the.default.setting),.and.click.[Shrink.Volume]. l. The.partition.size.depends.on.the.computer.specifications. D. Input.the.size.in.[Enter.the.amount.of.space.to.shrink.in.MB].and.click.[Shrink]. l. You.cannot.input.a.larger.number.than.the.displayed.size. l. To.select.[Reinstall.to.the.first.3.partitions.].in.reinstalling.Windows.7.(è.page.23),.30000.MB.or.more.is.nec- essary.for.[Total.size.after.shrink.in.MB]. E. Right-click.[Unallocated].(the.shrunk.space.in.the.step.D).and.click.[New.Simple.Volume]. F. Follow.the.on-screen.instructions.to.make.the.settings,.and.click.[Finish]. Wait.until.formatting.is.completed. NOTE l. You.can.create.an.additional.partition.using.remaining.unallocated.space.or.newly.creating.unallocated.space. l. To.delete.a.partition,.right-click.the.partition.and.click.[Delete.Volume].in.the.step.C.
On-screen Manual You.can.access.the.Reference.Manual.and.the.Important.Tips.on.the.computer.screen. When.you.access.the.Reference.Manual.and.the.Important.Tips.for.the.first.time,.the.License.Agreement.of.the.Adobe. Reader.may.be.displayed..Read.it.carefully.and.select.[Accept].to.proceed. n Reference Manual The.Reference.Manual.contains.the.practical.information.to.help.you.fully.enjoy.the.computer’s.performance. To access the Reference Manual: .Double-click. l. Alternatively.click. .(Start).-.[All.Programs].-.[Panasonic].-.[On-Line.Manuals].-.[Reference.Manual]. .Click.[start].-.[Reference.Manual]. l. Alternatively.click.[start].-.[All.Programs].-.[Panasonic].-.[On-Line.Manuals].-.[Reference.Manual]. n Important Tips The.Important.Tips.will.provide.you.with.the.battery.information.so.that.you.can.use.the.battery.pack.in.the.optimum. condition.to.obtain.longer.operation.time. To access the Important Tips: .Double-click. l. Alternatively.click. .(Start).-.[All.Programs].-.[Panasonic].-.[On-Line.Manuals].-.[Important.Tips]. .Double-click. l. Alternatively.click.[start].-.[All.Programs].-.[Panasonic].-.[On-Line.Manuals].-.[Important.Tips]. NOTE l. When.Adobe.Reader.update.notice.is.displayed,.we.recommend.you.follow.the.on-screen.procedure.and.update.
Handling and Maintenance n Preventing your computer from unauthorized use via wireless LAN/Bluetooth/Wireless WAN <Only.for.model.with.wireless.LAN/Bluetooth/Wireless.WAN> l. Before.using.wireless.LAN/Bluetooth/Wireless.WAN,.make.the.appropriate.security.settings.such.as.data.encryp- tion. Maintenance To clean the LCD panel Use.the.soft.cloth.included.with.the.computer..(For.further.information,.refer.to.“Suggestions.About.Cleaning.the.LCD. Surface”.è. .Reference Manual.“Touchscreen”./.“Dual.Touch”.) To clean areas other than the LCD panel Wipe.with.a.soft.dry.cloth.such.as.gauze..When.using.detergent,.dip.a.soft.cloth.in.water-diluted.detergent.and.wring.it. thoroughly.. CAUTION l. Do.not.use.benzene,.thinner,.or.rubbing.alcohol.since.it.may.adversely.affect.the.surface.causing.discoloration,.etc.. Do.not.use.commercially-available.household.cleaners.and.cosmetics,.as.they.may.contain.components.harmful.to.
Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and press At.the.confirmation.message,.select.[Yes].and.press. Enter . Press At.the.confirmation.message,.select.[Yes].and.press. Enter . Computer.will.restart. Press while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The.Setup.Utility.starts.up. l. If.the.password.is.requested,.enter.the.Supervisor.Password. Select the [Exit] menu, then select [Repair Your Computer] and press Click [Reinstall Windows] and click [Next]. The.License.Agreement.screen.appears.
Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and press At.the.confirmation.message,.select.[Yes].and.press. Enter . Press At.the.confirmation.message,.select.[Yes].and.press. Enter . Computer.will.restart. Press while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. . Del . The.Setup.Utility.starts.up. l. If.the.password.is.requested,.enter.the.Supervisor.Password. Set the Recovery Disc into the CD/DVD drive. Select the [Exit] menu, then select your CD/DVD drive.
Cannot.turn.on.the.computer. l. Leave.it.in.an.environment.of.5.°C.{41.°F}.or.higher.temperature.for.about.an.hour,.then. turn.on.the.power.again. The.computer.does.not.re- sume.from.sleep )/standby. (The.power.indicator.blinks. quickly.in.green.) l. Slide.and.hold.the.power.switch.for.four.seconds.or.longer.to.shut.down.the.computer. forcibly..(Data.not.saved.will.be.lost.).Then.disable.the.screen.saver. The.computer.does.not. enter.sleep.mode.while.the. screen.saver.is.running..(The. screen.stays.black.) You.have.forgotten.the.pass- l. Supervisor.Password.or.User.Password:.Contact.Panasonic.Technical.Support. (è.page.36). word. l. Administrator.password:. . If.you.have.a.password.reset.disk,.you.can.reset.the.administrator.password..Set.the. . If.you.do.not.have.a.password.reset.disk,.reinstall.(è.page.23).and.set.up.Windows,. “Remove.disks.or.other. l. A.floppy.disk.is.in.the.drive.and.it.does.not.contain.system.startup.information..Remove. the.floppy.disk.and.press.any.key. media..Press.any.key.to. l. If.a.device.is.connected.to.the.USB.port,.disconnect.the.device,.or.set.[USB.Port].or. restart”.or.a.similar.message. [Legacy.USB.Support].to.[Disable].in.the.[Advanced].menu.of.the.Setup.Utility. appears. l. If.a.device.is.connected.to.the.ExpressCard.slot,.disconnect.the.device,.or.set. [ExpressCard.Slot].to.[Disable].in.the.[Advanced].menu.of.the.Setup.Utility.
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Select.[Enabled].in.[Password.On.Resume].in.the.[Security].menu.of.the.Setup.Utility. appear.when.resuming.from. l. The.Windows.password.can.be.used.instead.of.the.password.set.in.the.Setup.Utility. sleep.( )/standby. )/hibernation. Cannot.resume. l. One.of.the.following.operations.may.have.been.carried.out. l. An.error.may.occur.when.the.computer.automatically.enters.the.sleep.( Other.startup.problems. l. Press. l. Remove.all.peripheral.devices. l. Check.to.see.if.there.was.a.disk.error. l. Start.the.computer.in.Safe.Mode.and.check.the.error.details..When.the.[Panasonic].boot. .(Start) .. C lick. .-.[Control.Panel].-.[Clock,.Language,.and.Region].-.[Date. and.Time]. .. C lick.[start].-.[Control.Panel].-.[Date,.Time,.Language,.and.Regional. Options].-.[Date.and.Time]. Panasonic.Technical.Support.(è.page.36). start.up.Windows,.turn.off.the.computer.by.the.power.switch,.and.then.turn.on. (è.Reference Manual.“Setup.Utility”). .(Start) A. Click. .-.[Control.Panel].-.[User.Accounts.and.Family.Safety].-.[Add.or.re- move.user.accounts].and.select.the.account,.and.set.the.password.
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n Entering Password Even.after.entering.the.pass- l. The.computer.may.be.in.ten-key.mode. If.the.NumLk.indicator. word,.password.input.screen. input. is.displayed.again. l. The.computer.may.be.in.Caps.Lock.mode. If.the.Caps.Lock.indicator. mode,.and.then.input. l. The.user.name.(account.name).includes.an.“@”.mark. -.. I f.another.user.account.name.exists:. Cannot.log.on.to.Windows.. Log.on.to.Windows.using.another.user.account.name,.and.delete.the.account.name. (“The.user.name.or.pass- that.includes.“@”..Then.create.a.new.account.name. word.is.incorrect.”.is.dis- -.. I f.no.other.account.name.exists:. played.) You.need.to.reinstall.Windows.(è.page.23). n Shutting down Windows.does.not.shut. l. Remove.the.USB.device.and.the.ExpressCard. l. Wait.one.or.two.minutes..It.is.not.a.malfunction. down. n Display No.display.
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C. . L og.on.to.Windows.as.an.administrator. D. . C lick. (Start).and.input.“c:\util\drivers\gps\GPS.reg”.in.[Search.programs.and.files],. and. press. Enter E. . C lick.[Yes],.click.[Yes].and.click.[OK]. Then.restart.the.computer. F. . P ress. .while.[Panasonic].boot.screen.is.displayed. G. . S et.[GPS].to.[Enable].in.the.[Advanced].-.[Serial.Port.Settings]. H. . P ress. .and.select.[Yes].at.the.confirmation.message,.and.press. Press. .and.press. è .two.times,.and.press. .to.select.[Restart].and.press. Press. ,.and. .to.select.[Restart].
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n Others No.response. l. Press. that.is.not.responding. l. An.input.screen.(e.g.,.password.input.screen.at.startup).may.be.hidden.behind.another. window..Press. l. Slide.the.power.switch.for.four.seconds.or.longer.to.shut.down.the.computer,.and.then. slide.the.power.switch.to.turn.it.on..If.the.application.program.does.not.work.normally,. uninstall.and.reinstall.the.program..To.uninstall, click. click.[start].-.[Control.Panel].-.[Add.or.Remove.Programs]. Ctrl Shift .to.open.Task.Manager.and.close.the.software.application. .to.check. .(Start).-.[Control.Panel].-.[Program].-.[Uninstall.a.program].
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As an NERGY product meets the available power management settings, Panasonic computers enter a low-power sleep mode after a period of inactivity, saving the user energy. To learn more about power management, please visit the web site: www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=power_mgt.pr_power_management Outline of the International...