System Software | Acer 710 Series specification

System Software

System Software

The computer comes preloaded with the following software:

❑Windows 98, Windows 95 (or Windows NT) operating system

❑DMI-compliant hardware BIOS utility

❑Support for LDCM (LANDesk Client Manager)

❑System utilities, drivers and application software

Note: To access Windows 98, Windows 95 or Windows NT software applications, click on the Start button and select the application folder. Then click on the application icon to run the selected application. To learn about the software and utility, make use of the online help provided by the software.

72	User’s Guide

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Acer 710 Series manual System Software

Contents

Page Copyright 1998 Acer Incorporated Extensa Notebook Computer Table of Contents Troubleshooting Software FCC Notice Use Conditions Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Important Safety Instructions Vii Viii Page Laser Compliance Statement Lithium Battery Statement Varning Year 2000 Compliance Statement Xii Preface Xiii Connecting the Computer Xiv Preface Xvi Accessing Online Help Getting Help OnlineGetting Online Xvii Support Information Xviii Care and Maintenance Taking Care of Your ComputerTaking Care of your AC Adapter Xix Taking Care of your Battery Pack Cleaning and Servicing Contents Getting Familiar with your Computer User’s Guide Features FeaturesPerformance Multimedia Human-centric Design and Ergonomics Expansion Power Management DisplayDisplay Video Performance Opening and Closing the Display Icon Function Description IndicatorsIndicators Indicators Keyboard KeyboardSpecial Keys Lock Keys Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded Numeric Keypad Windows 98/Windows 95 Keys Key Description Hot Keys Hot Key Icon Function Description Keyboard Activating Hot Keys Keyboard Ergonomics Touchpad Basics TouchpadTouchpad Function Left Button Right Button Tap Storage StorageHard Disk Floppy Drive Ejecting the CD-ROM Tray Swapping Modules Insert a module into the media bay until it clicks in place Ports PortsLeft Ports Icon Port Connects to Universal Serial Bus VideoFast Infrared Rear Ports Fax/Data Modem Right Ports PC Card Slots Inserting a Card Ejecting a Card Bottom Port Audio Controlling VolumeAudio Passwords Securing your ComputerSecuring your Computer Security Notch Setting a Password Operating on Battery Power Battery Pack Battery PackBattery Pack Characteristics Using a Battery Pack for the First Time Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Charging the Battery Charging Modes Checking the Battery Level Using the Windows Battery Meter Optimizing Battery Life Battery-low Warning Situation Recommended Action Heuristic Power Management Heuristic Power Management Power Management Modes Display Standby ModeHard Disk Standby Mode 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 PS/2 Mouse External Pointing DeviceExternal Pointing Device External Serial Mouse Printer Printer Audio Devices Setting the Input SourceAudio Devices Mini Docking Station Mini Docking Station PC Cards PC Cards USB Devices USB Devices Additional Power Packs Miscellaneous OptionsMiscellaneous Options Cables File Transfer Cable Key Component Upgrades Key Component UpgradesMemory Upgrade Memory Configurations Slot Total Memory 64 MB 80 MB Installing MemorySlot Key Component Upgrades Hard Disk Upgrade Installing a Replacement Hard Disk Key Component Upgrades Moving with your Computer Disconnecting from the Desktop Disconnecting from the Desktop Moving Around Moving AroundPreparing the Computer What To Bring to Short Meetings Taking the Computer Home Taking the Computer HomeWhat To Bring with You Special Considerations 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 Syntax PhDISKPhDISK User’s Guide Information Viewer CPU Boot Sequence Password Setting the Supervisor Password Setting the User Password Power Management Display Device Line-in/Microphone Navigating the Setup Utility Setup UtilitySetup Utility Main Parameter Description VGA Bios Hard Disk 0 Submenu CD-ROM/ATAPI Devices Submenu Boot Device Priority Submenu Boot Device Description Advanced Security Setup Utility Setting a Password Removing a Password Power Saving Parameter Description Exit Setup Utility Troubleshooting Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-Asked QuestionsFrequently-Asked Questions Image is not full-screen No audio from the computer 100 User’s Guide External microphone or audio line-in device does not work Troubleshooting 101 Keyboard does not respondSerial mouse does not work Printer does not work Infrared port does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem102 User’s Guide Error Messages Error MessagesTroubleshooting 103 Error Messages Corrective Action 104 User’s Guide Troubleshooting 105 106 User’s Guide 107 MicroprocessorMemory Data Storage Specifications 108 User’s GuideAudio Keyboard and Pointing Device Appendix a Specifications 109 110 User’s Guide Options Index Index 111 USB, 55 contrast 112 User’s Guide Index 113 Use 114 User’s Guide Index 115 USB