Acer 365 Series Start menuStart menu

System UtilitiesSystem Utilities

5-4

This icon shows the current status of the

hibernation feature. The icon changes to tell you if

the feature is valid or not. Resting your cursor on

the icon also shows the status.

Start menuStart menu

1. Click on the Start button.

2. Select Programs.

3. Select Sleep Manager.

4. Select the Sleep Manager program.

The Sleep Manager displays below:

ItemItem DescriptionDescription

Buttons Click to access the Sleep Manager

functions

Contents

Main Page iii FCC NoticeFCC Notice iv v Important Safety InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions vi vii Laser Compliance StatementLaser Compliance Statement viii Lithium Battery StatementLithium Battery Statement ix Taking Care of Your ComputerTaking Care of Your Computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it. x xi Taking Care of Your AC Adapter and Battery PackTaking Care of Your AC Adapter and Battery Pack Cleaning and ServicingCleaning and Servicing Page Page Page Page Page Connecting the NotebookConnecting the Notebook Page Getting Help OnlineGetting Help Online Accessing Online HelpAccessing Online Help Getting OnlGetting Onlineine Page 1.11.1 FeaturesFeatures PerformancePerformance MultimediaMultimedia ConnectivityConnectivity Human-centric Design and ErgonomicsHuman-centric Design and Ergonomics ExpansionExpansion 1.21.2 DisplayDisplay Video PerformanceVideo Performance Simultaneous DisplaySimultaneous Display Power ManagementPower Management Opening and Closing the DisplayOpening and Closing the Display ! ! Page 1-7 1.41.4 KeyboardKeyboard 1.4.11.4.1 Special KeysSpecial Keys Lock KeysLock Keys Embedded KeypadEmbedded Keypad 1-10 Windows 95 KeysWindows 95 Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows 95-specific functions. 1-11 HotkeysHotkeys 1-12 Page Page 1.51.5 TouchpadTouchpad Touchpad BasicsTouchpad Basics Page 1.61.6 StorageStorage 1.6.11.6.1 Hard DiskHard Disk 1.6.21.6.2 Internal DriveInternal Drive Ejecting the CD-ROM TrayEjecting the CD-ROM Tray Page Page Fax/Data Modem Port (on some models)Fax/Data Modem Port (on some models) ! ! PC Card SlotsPC Card Slots Page Page 1-23 1.7.21.7.2 Rear PortsRear Ports Page 1.81.8 AudioAudio 1.91.9 Securing your ComputerSecuring your Computer 1.9.11.9.1 Security NotchSecurity Notch 1.9.21.9.2 PasswordsPasswords ! ! Setting a PasswordSetting a Password ! ! Changing or Removing a PasswordChanging or Removing a Password Page 2.12.1 Battery PackBattery Pack 2.1.12.1.1 Battery Pack CharacteristicsBattery Pack Characteristics ! ! 2.1.22.1.2 Installing and Removing theInstalling and Removing the Battery PackBattery Pack 2.1.32.1.3 Charging the BatteryCharging the Battery Charging ModesCharging Modes 2.1.42.1.4 Checking the Battery LevelChecking the Battery Level Using the Onscreen Battery GaugeUsing the Onscreen Battery Gauge 2.1.52.1.5 Optimizing Battery LifeOptimizing Battery Life Page 2.1.62.1.6 Battery-low WarningBattery-low Warning Page 2-10 2.22.2 Power ManagementPower Management 2.2.12.2.1 Power Management ModesPower Management Modes Display Standby ModeDisplay Standby Mode Hard Disk Standby ModeHard Disk Standby Mode Hibernation ModeHibernation Mode ! ! Standby ModeStandby Mode ! ! Light Green ModeLight Green Mode ! ! 2.2.22.2.2 Advanced Power ManagementAdvanced Power Management Page Page 3.13.1 External MonitorExternal Monitor Page Page 3.43.4 External Pointing DeviceExternal Pointing Device Page 3.53.5 PrinterPrinter 3.63.6 Audio DevicesAudio Devices Page 3.83.8 USB DevicesUSB Devices 3.93.9 Miscellaneous OptionsMiscellaneous Options 3.9.13.9.1 Additional Power PacksAdditional Power Packs Battery PackBattery Pack AC AdapterAC Adapter 3.9.23.9.2 CabCablesles PS/2 Y-Bridge CablePS/2 Y-Bridge Cable Parallel CableParallel Cable Page 3.103.10 Key Component UpgradesKey Component Upgrades 3.10.13.10.1 Memory UpgradeMemory Upgrade Installing MemoryInstalling Memory Page 3.10.23.10.2 Hard Disk UpgradeHard Disk Upgrade Installing a Replacement Hard DiskInstalling a Replacement Hard Disk Page 4.14.1 Disconnecting from theDisconnecting from the DesktopDesktop 4.24.2 Moving AroundMoving Around 4.2.14.2.1 Preparing the ComputerPreparing the Computer 4.2.24.2.2 What To Bring to Short MeetingsWhat To Bring to Short Meetings 4.2.34.2.3 What To Bring to Long MeetingsWhat To Bring to Long Meetings 4.34.3 Taking the Computer HomeTaking the Computer Home !! 4.3.14.3.1 Preparing the ComputerPreparing the Computer 4.3.24.3.2 What To Bring with YouWhat To Bring with You 4.3.34.3.3 Special ConsiderationsSpecial Considerations 4.3.44.3.4 Setting Up a Home OfficeSetting Up a Home Office 4.44.4 Traveling with the ComputerTraveling with the Computer 4.4.14.4.1 Preparing the ComputerPreparing the Computer 4.4.24.4.2 What To Bring with YouWhat To Bring with You 4.4.34.4.3 Special ConsiderationsSpecial Considerations Page 4.54.5 Traveling Internationally withTraveling Internationally with the Computerthe Computer 4.5.14.5.1 Preparing the ComputerPreparing the Computer 4.5.24.5.2 What To Bring with YouWhat To Bring with You 4.5.34.5.3 Special ConsiderationsSpecial Considerations Page 5.15.1 Sleep ManagerSleep Manager 5.1.15.1.1 Accessing the Sleep ManagerAccessing the Sleep Manager On the TaskbarOn the Taskbar Start menuStart menu 5-5 5.1.25.1.2 Sleep Manager FunctionsSleep Manager Functions CreateCreate Page RemoveRemove MinimizeMinimize ExitExit ! ! 5.25.2 SafeOffSafeOff 5.35.3 Setup UtilitySetup Utility Page 5.3.15.3.1 Basic System SettingsBasic System Settings 5-14 5.3.25.3.2 Startup ConfigurationStartup Configuration 5-16 5-17 5.3.35.3.3 Onboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard Devices Configuration 5-19 5.3.45.3.4 System SecuritySystem Security 5-21 Page 5.3.55.3.5 Power Management SettingsPower Management Settings 5-24 5-25 5.3.65.3.6 Load Default SettingsLoad Default Settings Page 6-2 6.16.1 Q & AQ & A 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-6 6-7 6.26.2 Error MessagesError Messages 6-8 Page AA Page Page Page Page BB Where to Get HelpWhere to Get Help B.1B.1 International TravelersInternational Travelers WarrantyWarranty Where to Get HelpWhere to Get Help B.2B.2 Worldwide SupportWorldwide Support Index-1 AA BB CC DD Index-2 HH II LL MM Index-3 SS TT UU VV