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Copyright 1999 Acer Incorporated
 Table of Contents
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Troubleshooting
Appendix a Specifications
Software
 FCC Notice
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 Use Conditions
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FCC Modem Notice
Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens
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Vii
 Important Safety Instructions
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Viii
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 Laser Compliance Statement
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 Lithium-Ion Battery Statement
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Xii
 Year 2000 Compliance Statement
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Xiii
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Modem Notice
Xiv
 Preface
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 Connecting the Computer
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Xvi
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Xvii
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Accessing Online Help
Getting Help Online
Getting Online
 Support Information
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Xix
 Taking Care of Your Computer
Care and Maintenance
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Taking Care of your AC Adapter
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Taking Care of your Battery Pack
Cleaning and Servicing
Xxi
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Xxii
 Contents
Getting Familiar with your Computer
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User’s Guide
 Features
Features
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Expansion
 Display
Display
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 Power Management
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 Indicators
Indicators
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Keyboard
Keyboard
Special Keys
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Embedded Numeric Keypad
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Windows Keys
 Euro Symbol
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Hotkeys
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Activating Hotkeys
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Keyboard Ergonomics
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Touchpad
Touchpad
Touchpad Basics
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Function Left Button Right Button Tap
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Storage
Storage
Hard Disk
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CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive
Ejecting the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Tray
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Ports
Ports
Front Ports
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Left Port
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Fast Infrared
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Rear Ports
 Universal Serial Bus
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Right Ports
PC Card Slots
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Inserting a Card
Ejecting a Card
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Fax/Data Modem
 Audio
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 Audio
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Playing Audio CDs
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Play-now Audio
 Securing your Computer
Passwords
Securing your Computer
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 Setting a Password
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 Operating on Battery Power
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 Battery Pack Characteristics
Battery Pack
Battery Pack
Using a Battery Pack for the First Time
 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
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 Charging the Battery
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Charging Modes
 Using the Windows Battery Meter
Checking the Battery Level
Optimizing Battery Life
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 Battery-low Warning
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Situation Recommended Action
 Power Management Modes
Power Management
Power Management
Display Standby Mode
 Automatic Dim Feature
Hard Disk Standby Mode
Standby Mode
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 Hibernation Mode
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 Sleep Mode Acpi
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 Advanced Power Management
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
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 Peripherals and Options
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 External Monitor
Using Dual Display
External Monitor
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Enabling Dual Display
 External Keyboard
External Keyboard
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 External Keypad
External Keypad
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External Pointing Device
External Pointing Device
External PS/2 Mouse
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External Serial Mouse
 Printer
Printer
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 Audio Devices
Audio Devices
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 Port Replicator
Port Replicator
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 PC Cards
PC Cards
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 USB Devices
USB Devices
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 Miscellaneous Options
Additional Power Packs
Miscellaneous Options
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File Transfer Cable
 Memory Upgrade
Key Component Upgrades
Key Component Upgrades
Memory Configurations
 Installing Memory
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 Hard Disk Upgrade
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 Moving with your Computer
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 Disconnecting from the Desktop
Disconnecting from the Desktop
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 Preparing the Computer
Moving Around
Moving Around
What To Bring to Short Meetings
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Taking the Computer Home
Taking the Computer Home
What To Bring with You
 Setting Up a Home Office
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 Traveling with the Computer
Traveling with the Computer
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 Traveling Internationally with the Computer
Traveling Internationally with the Computer
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 Software
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 System Software
System Software
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 Sleep Manager
Sleep Manager
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 Accessing the Sleep Manager
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Sleep Manager displays the screen below
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Sleep Manager Functions
Create
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Not Enough Space for Allocation
 Minimize
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Remove
Exit
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Click on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager
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Information Viewer
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DVD-ROM
 Boot Sequence
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 Password
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 Setting the Power-On Password
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 Setting the Setup Password
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 Power Management
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Display Device
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 Navigating the Bios Utility
Bios Utility
Bios Utility
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System Information
 VGA Bios
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 Basic System Configuration
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 Startup Configuration
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 Onboard Devices Configuration
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IRQ
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System Security
 Setting a Password
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100 User’s Guide
 Password Icons
Changing a Password
Removing a Password
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102 User’s Guide
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Software 103
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104 User’s Guide
 Load Default Settings
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Software 105
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106 User’s Guide
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107
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Frequently-Asked Questions
Frequently-Asked Questions
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 Image is not full-screen
Troubleshooting 109
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No audio from the computer
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110 User’s Guide
External microphone or audio line-in device does not work
 Keyboard does not respond
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Serial mouse does not work
 Want to set up my location to use the internal modem
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112 User’s Guide
 Troubleshooting 113
Error Messages
Error Messages
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114 User’s Guide
 Troubleshooting 115
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 Using PC-Doctor
Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting Tips
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Online Services
Online Services
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118 User’s Guide
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119
 Specifications
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120 User’s Guide
 Appendix a Specifications 121
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122 User’s Guide
Options
 Index
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Index 123
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124 User’s Guide
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Index 125
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126 User’s Guide
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Index 127