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Copyright 1999 Acer Incorporated
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
Appendix a Specifications
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Software
FCC Notice
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FCC Modem Notice
Use Conditions
Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens
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Vii
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Important Safety Instructions
Viii
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Laser Compliance Statement
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Lithium-Ion Battery Statement
Xii
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Year 2000 Compliance Statement
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Modem Notice
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Preface
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Connecting the Computer
Xvi
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Xvii
Accessing Online Help
Getting Help Online
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Getting Online
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Support Information
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Care and Maintenance
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Taking Care of Your Computer
Taking Care of your AC Adapter
Taking Care of your Battery Pack
Cleaning and Servicing
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Xxi
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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
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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
Touchpad
Touchpad
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Touchpad Basics
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Function Left Button Right Button Tap
Storage
Storage
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Hard Disk
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive
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Ejecting the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Tray
Ports
Ports
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Front Ports
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Left Port
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Fast Infrared
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Rear Ports
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Right Ports
Universal Serial Bus
PC Card Slots
Inserting a Card
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Ejecting a Card
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Fax/Data Modem
Audio
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Audio
Playing Audio CDs
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Play-now Audio
Passwords
Securing your Computer
Securing your Computer
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Setting a Password
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Operating on Battery Power
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Battery Pack
Battery Pack
Battery Pack Characteristics
Using a Battery Pack for the First Time
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
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Charging the Battery
Charging Modes
Checking the Battery Level
Optimizing Battery Life
Using the Windows Battery Meter
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Battery-low Warning
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Situation Recommended Action
Power Management
Power Management
Power Management Modes
Display Standby Mode
Hard Disk Standby Mode
Standby Mode
Automatic Dim Feature
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Hibernation Mode
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Sleep Mode Acpi
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Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
Advanced Power Management
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Peripherals and Options
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Using Dual Display
External Monitor
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
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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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Additional Power Packs
Miscellaneous Options
Miscellaneous Options
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File Transfer Cable
Key Component Upgrades
Key Component Upgrades
Memory Upgrade
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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Moving Around
Moving Around
Preparing the Computer
What To Bring to Short Meetings
Taking the Computer Home
Taking the Computer Home
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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
Sleep Manager Functions
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Create
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Not Enough Space for Allocation
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Remove
Minimize
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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Bios Utility
Bios Utility
Navigating the 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
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Setting a Password
100 User’s Guide
Changing a Password
Removing a Password
Password Icons
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102 User’s Guide
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Software 103
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104 User’s Guide
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Load Default Settings
Software 105
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106 User’s Guide
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Frequently-Asked Questions
Frequently-Asked Questions
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108 User’s Guide
Troubleshooting 109
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Image is not full-screen
No audio from the computer
110 User’s Guide
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External microphone or audio line-in device does not work
Troubleshooting 111
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Keyboard does not respond
Serial mouse does not work
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Want to set up my location to use the internal modem
112 User’s Guide
Error Messages
Error Messages
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114 User’s Guide
Troubleshooting 115
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Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting Tips
Using PC-Doctor
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Online Services
Online Services
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118 User’s Guide
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Specifications
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Appendix a Specifications 121
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122 User’s Guide
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Options
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Index
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