Preface | Acer 710 Series manual

Preface

3.Slide the display cover latch to the left to open the display. Slide the power switch towards the rear of the computer then release it to turn on the power. The POST (Power On Self-Test) routine executes and Windows begins loading.

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Acer 710 Series manual Preface

Contents

Page Extensa Notebook Computer Copyright 1998 Acer Incorporated Table of Contents Software Troubleshooting FCC Notice Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Use Conditions Vii Important Safety Instructions Viii Page Laser Compliance Statement Varning Lithium Battery Statement Xii Year 2000 Compliance Statement Xiii Preface Xiv Connecting the Computer Preface Xvi Xvii Accessing Online HelpGetting Help Online Getting Online Xviii Support Information Xix Care and MaintenanceTaking Care of Your Computer Taking Care of your AC Adapter Cleaning and Servicing Taking Care of your Battery Pack Getting Familiar with your Computer Contents User’s Guide Multimedia FeaturesFeatures Performance Expansion Human-centric Design and Ergonomics Video Performance Power ManagementDisplay Display Opening and Closing the Display Indicators IndicatorsIcon Function Description Indicators Lock Keys KeyboardKeyboard Special Keys Embedded Numeric Keypad Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Key Description Windows 98/Windows 95 Keys Hot Key Icon Function Description Hot Keys Keyboard Activating Hot Keys Keyboard Ergonomics Touchpad TouchpadTouchpad Basics Function Left Button Right Button Tap Floppy Drive StorageStorage Hard Disk Swapping Modules Ejecting the CD-ROM Tray Insert a module into the media bay until it clicks in place Icon Port Connects to PortsPorts Left Ports Video Fast InfraredUniversal Serial Bus Rear Ports Fax/Data Modem PC Card Slots Right Ports Ejecting a Card Inserting a Card Bottom Port Controlling Volume AudioAudio Security Notch PasswordsSecuring your Computer Securing your Computer Setting a Password Operating on Battery Power Using a Battery Pack for the First Time Battery PackBattery Pack Battery Pack Characteristics Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Charging Modes Charging the Battery Using the Windows Battery Meter Checking the Battery Level Optimizing Battery Life Battery-low Warning Situation Recommended Action Heuristic Power Management Heuristic Power Management Standby Mode Power Management ModesDisplay Standby Mode Hard Disk Standby Mode Heuristic Power Management Hibernation Mode Heuristic Power Management Advanced Power Management Peripherals and Options External Monitor External Monitor External Keyboard External Keyboard External Keypad External Keypad External Pointing Device External Pointing DeviceExternal PS/2 Mouse External Serial Mouse Printer Printer Setting the Input Source Audio DevicesAudio Devices Mini Docking Station Mini Docking Station PC Cards PC Cards USB Devices USB Devices Cables Additional Power PacksMiscellaneous Options Miscellaneous Options File Transfer Cable Memory Configurations Key Component UpgradesKey Component Upgrades Memory Upgrade Installing Memory SlotSlot Total Memory 64 MB 80 MB Key Component Upgrades Installing a Replacement Hard Disk Hard Disk Upgrade Key Component Upgrades Moving with your Computer Disconnecting from the Desktop Disconnecting from the Desktop What To Bring to Short Meetings Moving AroundMoving Around Preparing the Computer Special Considerations Taking the Computer HomeTaking the Computer Home What To Bring with You Setting Up a Home Office Traveling with the Computer Traveling with the Computer Traveling Internationally with the Computer Traveling Internationally with the Computer Traveling Internationally with the Computer Software System Software System Software PhDISK PhDISKSyntax User’s Guide CPU Information Viewer Boot Sequence Password Setting the Supervisor Password Setting the User Password Power Management Display Device Line-in/Microphone Setup Utility Setup UtilityNavigating the Setup Utility Parameter Description Main VGA Bios Hard Disk 0 Submenu CD-ROM/ATAPI Devices Submenu Boot Device Description Boot Device Priority Submenu Advanced Security Setup Utility Removing a Password Setting a Password Power Saving Parameter Description Exit Setup Utility Troubleshooting Frequently-Asked Questions Frequently-Asked QuestionsNothing appears on the screen No audio from the computer Image is not full-screen External microphone or audio line-in device does not work 100 User’s Guide Printer does not work Troubleshooting 101Keyboard does not respond Serial mouse does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem 102 User’s GuideInfrared port does not work Error Messages Corrective Action Error MessagesError Messages Troubleshooting 103 104 User’s Guide Troubleshooting 105 106 User’s Guide Data Storage 107Microprocessor Memory Keyboard and Pointing Device Specifications108 User’s Guide Audio Appendix a Specifications 109 Options 110 User’s Guide Index 111 Index 112 User’s Guide USB, 55 contrast Index 113 114 User’s Guide Use USB Index 115