| | Copyright |
| | About the Author |
| | Acknowledgments |
| | We Want to Hear from You! |
| | Introduction |
| | | Laptops or Notebooks? |
| | | Book Objectives |
| | | A Personal Note |
| | Chapter 1. Portable Systems Background |
| | | Defining the Portable Computer |
| | | Evolution of the Portable Computer |
| | | Advantages of Laptops |
| | | The Problems of Using Portables |
| | | General Solutions to Laptop Problems |
| | Chapter 2. Portable PC Overview: Types and Features |
| | | Types and Classes of Portable Computers |
| | | Major Features |
| | Chapter 3. System Maintenance and Assembly |
| | | Preventive Maintenance |
| | | Maintenance Tools |
| | | Upgrading and Repairing Laptops |
| | | BIOS Setup |
| | | Dealing with Passwords |
| | Chapter 4. Processors |
| | | Mobile Processor Features |
| | | Mobile Processor Packaging |
| | | Processor Features |
| | | Intel Mobile Processors |
| | | AMD Mobile Processors |
| | Chapter 5. Motherboards |
| | | Form Factors |
| | | System Bus Types, Functions, and Features |
| | | Types of I/O Buses |
| | | Motherboard Components |
| | | System Resources |
| | | Plug and Play |
| | Chapter 6. Memory |
| | | Memory Standards |
| | | How Much Memory? |
| | | Memory Speed |
| | | Memory Types |
| | | Memory Modules |
| | | Memory Upgrades |
| | Chapter 7. Power |
| | | AC/DC Power Supplies |
| | | Batteries |
| | | Fuel Cells |
| | | Power Management |
| | Chapter 8. Expansion Card Buses |
| | | PC Cards (PCMCIA) |
| | | ExpressCards |
| | | High-Speed External Connections |
| | | Low-Speed External Connections |
| | Chapter 9. Hard Disk Storage |
| | | Hard Drive History and Advancements |
| | | Areal Density |
| | | Hard Disk Drive Operation |
| | | Basic Hard Disk Drive Components |
| | | Hard Disk Features |
| | | The ATA (IDE) Interface |
| | | ATA Standards |
| | | ATA Features |
| | | Serial ATA |
| | Chapter 10. Removable Storage |
| | | Removable Media |
| | | Optical Disc and Drive Technology |
| | | CD-Based Optical Technology |
| | | DVD Technology |
| | | Optical Disc Formats |
| | | CD/DVD Read-Only Drives and Specifications |
| | | Removable Magnetic Storage Devices |
| | | Floppy Drives |
| | | Flash Cards and Digital "Film" Memory Devices |
| | Chapter 11. Graphics and Sound |
| | | Video Display System |
| | | Video Display Interfaces |
| | | Laptop Audio Hardware |
| | Chapter 12. Communications |
| | | Modems |
| | | Types of Cellular Systems |
| | | Network Connections |
| | | Connecting on the Road |
| | | Moving Data Between Two Systems |
| | | Communications Security |
| | Chapter 13. Keyboards and Pointing Devices |
| | | Laptop Keyboards |
| | | Windows Keys |
| | | Running Windows Without a Mouse |
| | | Keyboard Technology |
| | | Keyboard Troubleshooting and Repair |
| | | External Keyboard Recommendations |
| | | Pointing Devices |
| | | External Pointing Devices |
| | | Wireless Input Devices |
| | Chapter 14. Portable System Accessories |
| | | Carrying Cases |
| | | Docking Stations |
| | | Port Replicators |
| | | Slabs or Slices |
| | | Internal Device Bays |
| | | Accessory Power Sources |
| | | Communications |
| | | Data Storage |
| | | Security Devices |
| | | Input Devices |
| | | Output Devices |
| | | Presentation Equipment |
| | | Special Interfaces |
| | | Navigation |
| | | Laptop Screen Accessories |
| | | Notebook Stands |
| | | Where to Buy |
| | Chapter 15. Software and Operating Systems |
| | | The Boot Process |
| | | Installing the Operating System |
| | | Laptop Data Recovery |
| | Chapter 16. Problem Solving and Troubleshooting |
| | | Basic Troubleshooting Guidelines |
| | | Top Troubleshooting Problems |
| | Chapter 17. Portable Resource Guide |
| | | Documentation |
| | | Repair Parts |
| | | Manufacturer Tech Support |
| | Appendix A. List of Acronyms and Abbreviations |
| | | A |
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| | | C |
| | | D |
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| | | G |
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| | | JK |
| | | L |
| | | M |
| | | N |
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| | | Q |
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| | | WX |
| | | YZ |
| | Appendix B. Glossary |
| | Appendix C. Key Vendor Contact Information |
| | Index |