Acer 600 Series Features of the Computer

Features of the Computer

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Customizing Features

The following features allow you to customize

your computer to fit your requirements.

q PS/2 port for connecting an external

keyboard, numeric keypad, or mouse

q 9-pin serial port for connecting external

devices such as a modem or mouse

q Simultaneous display with external CRT

q One Type III or two Type II/I PC Card slots

q Parallel port with EPP and ECP for

connecting to a printer or an external floppy

disk drive

q 8 MB, 16 MB and 32 MB EDO 32-bit type

small outline dual inline memory module

(soDIMM) upgrades

Contents

Main Page Page Notice: Shield Cables Notice: Peripheral Devices Caution FCC Notice Duracell Notice Contents Preface Chapter 1 Before You Begin Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Chapter 3 Using Battery Power Contents Chapter 4 Options Appendix A Where to Get Help Chapter 5 Using Software Chapter 6 Mobility Preface Page 1 Before You Begin Creating Backup Disks Windows 95 Windows for Workgroups Features of the Computer Standard Features Features of the Computer Customizing Features Environmental Specifications Page Using the Computer Power Saving Modes 0V Suspend Mode Power Saving Modes Standby Mode Securing the Computer Using the AC Adapter 2 Using Your Computer Page Starting the Computer Running the Demo Program Contents of the Demo Program Running the Demo Program Running the Demo Program Deleting the Demo Program Using the Brightness and Contrast Controls Turning the Speakers On and Off Inserting PC Cards Ejecting PC Cards Page 2-11 The computer uses the following indicator lights to show the status of certain functions. LCD Panel Indicator Lights 2-12 Front Indicator Lights 2-13 Using the Touchpad Moving the Cursor Using the Touchpad Configuring the Touchpad 2-16 Hard Disk Drive Guidelines ! Installing a Hard Disk Drive Backing Up Your Old Hard Disk Drive Checking the Files Backing Up the Operating System on Floppy Disk Back Up Your Programs and Personal Data Replacing your Hard Disk Drive ! Page Page Page Configuring the New Hard Disk Drive Load the Operating System Load the Backup Software Restore the Remaining Files Check the New Hard Disk Drive Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive Floppy Disk Drive Guidelines CD-ROM Drive Guidelines Ejecting the Disc Tray Adding Memory Special Keys 2-31 2-32 Windows 95 Keys Using the Internal Numeric Keypad Num Lock On Page ! 2-37 2-38 3 Using Battery Power Guidelines for Battery Use ! Page Switching to Battery Power Page Responding to Low Battery Conditions Recharging the Battery ! Conditioning the Battery Page Removing and Installing the Battery Pack Installing the Battery Pack ! Conserving Battery Power 4 Options AC Adapter PC Cards Numeric Keypad External Monitor External Mouse Page Memory Audio Options Page External Floppy Disk Drive Miscellaneous Options 4-12 There are additional options available for use with your computer . These include: 5 Using Software Page Page Guidelines for Installing Applications Adjusting the Software for the Computer Guidelines for Installing Applications 5-5 Configuring the Computer for the Software Some programs require you to modify the way the computer operates to ensure compatibility. Page Setting a System Password Disabling or Changing a System Password 6 Mobility Overview of Mobility Disconnecting from the Desktop Moving Around What To Bring to Short Meetings What To Bring to Long Meetings ! Page Setting Up a Home Office Traveling with the Computer Traveling Internationally with the Computer Page Cleaning the Computer Troubleshooting Tips 7-3 7-4 7-5 7-6 7-7 Page A Where To Get Help Technical Assistance Where To Get Help A-3 A-4 A-5