Acer Extensa Series

Removing and Installing

the Battery Pack

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Removing the Battery Pack

Follow these steps to remove the battery:

Caution: Turn off the notebook or enter

suspend mode before removing a battery pack.

1. Remove the battery compartment cover.

2. Release the battery by pulling on the loop

attached to the battery.

Releasing the Battery

Contents

Main Page FCC Notice Notice: Shield Cables Notice: Peripheral Devices Caution Page 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 Traveling with Your Computer Preface Page 1 Before You Begin Creating Backup Diskettes Features of the Computer Standard Features Features of the Computer Customizing Features Environmental Specifications Page Using the Computer Suspend-to-Disk Mode Securing the Computer Page Using the AC Adapter 2 Using Your Computer Starting the Computer Using the Brightness Control 2-3 Brightness Control Using the Contrast Control 2-4 Contrast Control Using the Volume Control Ejecting PCMCIA Cards Ejecting a PCMCIA Card from Windows 95 Page Using Indicator Lights 2-8 Front Indicator Lights Page Using the Touchpad Configuring the Touchpad Page Page Using Disk Drives Hard Disk Guidelines Using Disk Drives Floppy Drive Guidelines Adding Memory Special Keys Windows 95 Keys Page Using the Internal Numeric Keypad Num Lock On Page Page Using Connectors and Ports 2-22 3 Using Battery Power Guidelines for Battery Use Switching to Battery Power Hint Responding to Low Battery Conditions Page Recharging the Battery Conditioning the Battery Page Removing and Installing the Battery Pack Installing the Battery Pack Conserving Battery Power 4 Options Contents AC Adapter PCMCIA PCMCIA Option Cards Ejecting a PCMCIA Card from Windows 95 Page Numeric Keypad External Monitor Using an External Mouse Using an External Keyboard Memory Audio Options Miscellaneous Options 5 Using Software Page Page Guidelines for Installing Applications 5-4 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. Using a System Password Setting a System Password Using a System Password Disabling or Changing a System Password Page 6 Traveling with Your Computer Page Tips for the Traveler What to Take When Traveling Packing the Computer and Accessories 7 Care and Troubleshooting Cleaning the Computer Troubleshooting Tips 7-3 7-4 7-5 7-6 Page A Where To Get Help A-1 1. Call your dealer. 2. Call the appropriate TI number. Customer Satisfaction Line 1-800-TI-TEXAS Option 3,1 FAX: 817-774-6660 TDD: 817-774-6582 Where To Get Help A-3 A-4 A-5 A-6