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1. Hard Disk 0 C 2161 MB gt CD ROM ATAPI Devices CD ROM Boot Device Priority Speaker Enabled Boot Display Device Auto Mic In Line In Mic in System Memory 16 MB Video Memory 2MB CPU Type Pentium MMX CPU Speed 166 Mhz VGA BIOS Version V1 14 004 RO1K BIOS Version V1 0 R01 31 Fi Help Tl Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit The following table describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings Parameter Description System Setsthe system time Time Format HH MM SS hour minute sec ond System Sets the system date Date Format DD MM YYYY da y month year Floppy Selectsthe floppy disk drive type Disk A Options 1 44 MB 3 2 or Disabled Hard Disk O Showsthe hard disk size Press Enterto accessthe Hard Disk 0 submenu CD ROM Showsthe media bay module type installed ATAPI Press Enterto accessthe CD ROM ATAPI Device Devices submenu 84 Users Guide Parameter Description Setup Utility Boot Press Enterto accessthe Boot Device Priority Device submenu Priority Speaker Ena bles or disa bles the intemal speakers on boot up You can override this by toggling Fn F8 during computeroperation Options Enabled or Disa bled Boot Setsthe display on boot up Display When set to Auto the computer automatically Device determines the
2. Protected Mode Test Fail Contact your dealer oran authorized service center User s Guide Error Messages Enor Messages Conective Action RAM BIOS Bad Contact yourdealeroran authorized service center RAM Parity Enor Contact yourdealeroran authorized service center Real Time Clock Eror Press F2 during POST to reconfigure the computer Video RAM BIOS Bad Contact yourdealeroran authorized service center If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance Some problems may be solved using the BIOS Setup Utility See Setup Utility on page 83 Chapter6 Troubleshooting 105 106 User s Guide A Specifications This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer Mic roproc essor Intel Mobile Module IMM with Q Intel Pentium II processor or Intel Pentium processor with MMX technology Q Integrated 256KB or 512KB Level 2 cache memory Memory Q 16MB main memory expandable to 128 MB Q Two 144 pin soDIMM sockets SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory L 64 bit dual memory banks O 256KB Flash ROM BIOS Data Storage Q One 2 5 inch 12 7mm removable hard disk CL One 3 5 inch internal floppy drive Q One 5 25 inch removable CD ROM drive media bay Display and Video Q 12 1 inch fast response high contrast true color Super Clear Color
3. Automatic Dim Feature The computer has a unique automatic dim power saving feature When the computer is using AC power and you disconnect the AC adapter from the computer it automatically dims the LCD backlight to save power If you reconnect AC power to the computer it automatically adjusts the LCD backlight to a brighter level Hard Disk Standby Mode The hard disk enters standby mode when there are no disk read write operations within the period of time determined by the HPM unit In this state the power supplied to the hard disk is reduced to a minimum The hard disk returns to normal once the computer accesses it Peripheral Standby Modes The peripheral connections in your computer also power down to save power if there is no activity within the period of time specified by the computer s HPM unit for these devices These include audio serial ports floppy drive and parallel port Standby Mode The computer consumes very low power in Standby mode Data remain intact in the system memory until the battery is drained 40 User s Guide Heuristic Power Management There is one necessary condition for the computer to enter Standby mode O Heuristic Power Management must be set to ENABLED There are four ways to enter Standby mode O Pressing the Standby hot key Fn F3 O If the waiting time determined by the computers HPM unit elapses without any system activity L Closing the display cover Q When the co
4. Click on OK and exit User s Guide Extemal Keyboard Extemal Keyboard This computer has a keyboard with full sized keys and an embedded keypad If you feel more comfortable using a desktop keyboard you can install a PS 2 compatible external keyboard To connect an external keyboard plug the external keyboard into the PS 2 connector Chapter3 Peripherals and Options 47 Extemal Keypad Extemal Keypad You can also use a 17 key numeric keypad for number sensitive data entry applications To connect the keypad plug the keypad connector into the PS 2 port 48 User s Guide Extemal Pointing Device Extemal Pointing Device This computer accepts either a PS 2 compatible or serial mouse or similar pointing device Note When using an external mouse you may choose to Kd disable the internal touchpad by pressing Fn F7 Extemal PS 2 Mouse The built in touchpad works alternately with an external PS 2 mouse which is hot pluggable To use a PS 2 compatible mouse simply plug it into the PS 2 port Note Enable the touchpad before connecting the PS 2 Kd mouse Chapter3 Peripherals and Options 49 Extemal Pointing Device Exte mal Serial Mouse If you use a serial mouse plug it into the serial port To enable the serial mouse use the Add New Hardware tool in the Windows 98 Windows 95 Control Panel 50 User s Guide Printer Printer This computer supports both serial and
5. Power Management Modes on page 40 for more information on power management modes Options Enabled or Disa bled Display Always When enabled the computer displa y is On alwayson You may want to setthisif you are making a presentation on your computer Options Disabled or Ena bled Battery Low Ena bles or disa blesthe hibemation function Suspend during a battery low condition When the computeris running very low on battery power the computer will enter hibemation mode if PhDISK is installed and the hibemation file is valid See PhDISK on page 73 Options Enabled or Disa bled Resume on When enabled and the system resume date Alarm and time are valid the computerresumes wakes up at the set time and date Options Disabled or Ena bled Resume Time Sets the time the computer resumes at if Resume on Alarm isenabled Format HH MM SS hour minute second Date Setsthe date the computer resumes at if Resume on Alarm isenabled Format DD MM YYYY day month year User s Guide Setup Utility Parameter Description Wake On LAN When enabled the computer wakes up from standby mode if the computer is ac c essed through the network Consult your network administratorfor details Options Disabled or Enabled Battery Low Ena bles or disa bles wa ming beeps during a Waming Beep battery low condition Options Enabled or Disa bled When you select the Exit menu or press Esc from any
6. Use thismode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connectan extemal keypad Scroll Lock When Scroll Lockison the screen moves one line Fn F12 up or down when you press T or J respectively Scroll Lock does not work with some applications Chapter1 Getting Familiar with your Computer 9 Keyboard Embedded Numeric Keypad OA LIIIIIITLI rrrj oou 0858 DQO DO EE WNO0000000000 5 The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad Itis indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps To simplify the keyboard legend cursor control key symbols are not printed on the keys Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Number keys on Type numbers in a embedded keypad normal manner Cursorcontrol keys Hold Shift while using Hold Fn while on embedded cursorcontrol keys using cursor keypad control keys Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing Type the letters letters on embedded in a normal keypad manner Note If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer the numlock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad 10 User s Guide Keyboard Windows 98 Windows 95 Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows 98 Windows 95 specific functions Key Description Windowslogo key Start button Combinations with this key per
7. 2 Select Programs 3 Click on Extensa Online The online help is easy to navigate with hypertext and hypergraphics Clear illustrations help describe notebook operation as well Getting Online If you are connected to the Internet and have World Wide Web access visit our home page http www acer com and get the latest information about our products xvii Support Information lt Q Your computer is backed by an International Traveler s Warranty ITW that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling Our worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand An ITW passport comes with your computer This passport contains all you need to know about the ITW program A list of available authorized service centers are in this handy booklet Read this passport thoroughly Note Always have your ITW passport on hand especially when you travel to receive the benefits from our support centers Place your proof of purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide For technical assistance and support in the United States and Canada you can call 1 800 816 2237 You can also contact a local dealer or distributor in the country you are traveling in for assistance To view support information follow these steps 1 Cli
8. DEVICES ii a ads 52 Mini Docking Station o ooooooo o o 53 PO Cards iia a Sat al a Whe Sache ca chek as 54 USB DEVICES bess nar recte e wider ep whe 55 Miscellaneous Options 56 Additional Power PackS 56 Battery Pack vemo ide Be ae a8 56 AC Adapter sae bt 56 Cables aa wee mie bs 56 PS 2 Y Bridge Cable 56 File Transfer Cable 57 Key Component Upgrades ooooo oo 58 Memory Upgrade o o oo ooo momo oo 58 Memory Configurations 58 Installing Memory 59 Hard Disk Upgrade lessen 61 Installing a Replacement Hard Disk 61 Extemal Monitor Extemal Monitor To show graphical effects on a larger display connect an external monitor to the CRT port Read the monitor manual for additional instructions Note If an external monitor is not connected closing the display cover puts the computer into standby mode You can also choose to connect other output display devices to the computer via its S video output jack Useful for presentations and entertainment you can display your computer output to a television monitor or LCD projector To enable the display to output to display devices with S video follow these steps 1 mom MM Click on Start Settings then Control Panel Double click on Display Click on the Neomagic tab Click on Display Options and select TV
9. Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit The following table describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings Parameter Description Type Sets the hard disk type Options Auto UserorNone Cylinders Shows the number of cylinders of the hard disk Heads Shows the number of headsof the hard disk Sectors Track Showsthe numberof sectors pertrack of the hard disk 86 User s Guide Setup Utility lt Q Parameter Description Maximum Shows the maximum capacity of the hard disk Capacity Note The values for Cylinder Heads Sectors Track and Maximum Capacity are automatically set when the hard disk type is set to Auto We suggest you set the hard disk type to Auto for hassle free and correct hard disk detection The computer s BIOS automatically sets the parameters in this screen to their optimal values CD ROM ATAPI Devices Submenu The CD ROM ATAPI Devices submenu allows you to set parameters related to the module installed in the media bay Press Enter to access this submenu CD ROM ATAPI Devices CD ROM Item Specific Help Type Auto Fi Help l Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit lt gt Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit This screen resembles the Hard Disk submenu screen You can refer to the Item Specific help to the right of the screen or the previous section for
10. The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use Main Advanced Security Power Saving Exit User Password is Disabled Item Specific Help Supervisor Password is Disabled Set User Password Enter Set Supervisor Password Enter Password on boot Enabled Password check during Resume Disabled Fi Help NL Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit gt Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit 90 User s Guide Setup Utility The following table describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings Parameter Description User When set this password protectsthe computer Password is and this Setup Utility from unauthorized entry When Password on boot and or Password check during Resume isenabled you need to enterthis password to continue operation Before setting the user password you need to set the Supervisor Password Options Disabled or Enabled Supervisor When set this password protectsthe computer Password is and this Setup Utility from unauthorized entry It also protectscertain parametersin the Setup Utility When Password on boot and orPassword check during Resume is enabled you need to enterthis password to continue operation Options Disabled or Enabled Set Press Enterto set the supervisor password See Supervisor Setting a Passwo
11. 2 keyboard mouse keypad PC Card Slots There are two type II I or one type III CardBus PC Card slots found on the right panel of the computer These slots accept credit card sized cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer PC Cards formerly PCMCIA are add on cards for portable computers giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs Popular type II cards include flash memory SRAM fax data modem LAN and SCSI cards Common type III cards are 1 8 inch ATA drives and cellular modems CardBus improves on the 16 bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits ZV Zoomed Video port support allows your computer to support hardware MPEG in the form of a ZV PC card Chapter1 Getting Familiar with your Computer 25 Note Refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions Inserting a Card Insert the card into the desired slot and make the proper connections e g network cable if necessary See your card manual for details For type III cards insert the card into the lower slot Becting a Card Before ejecting a PC card Q Exit the application using the card Q Left click on the PC card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation 26 User s Guide Then press the slot eject button to eject the card Bottom Port Icon Port Connects to C Mini docking Mini docking station
12. Error Messages ooooooooooomo eens 103 97 Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions This is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions I pressed the power switch and opened the display butthe computer does not start or boot up Look at the Power indicator QO Ifit is not lit no power is being applied to the computer Check the following LJ If you are running on battery power it may be low and unable to power the computer Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack U Make sure the AC adapter is plugged in properly to the computer and to the power outlet Q Ifit is lit check the following Q If the Standby indicator is lit the computer is in standby mode Press any key or tap on the touchpad to resume LJ Is a non bootable non system diskette in the floppy drive Remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system The operating system files may be damaged or missing Insert the startup disk you created during Windows 98 Windows 95 setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system This will diagnose your system and make necessary fixes Nothing appears on the screen The computer s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on 98 User s Guide Frequ
13. MB 32 MB OMB 64 MB 64 MB 16 MB OMB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 32 MB 16 MB 32 MB 48 MB 58 User s Guide Key Component Upgrades Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 16 MB 64 MB 80 MB 32 MB OMB 32 MB 32 MB 16 MB 48 MB 32 MB 32 MB 64 MB 32 MB 64 MB 96 MB 64 MB OMB 64 MB 64 MB 16 MB 80 MB 64 MB 32 MB 96 MB 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB Installing Memory Follow these steps to install memory 1 Turn off the computer unplug the AC adapter if connected and remove the battery pack Then turn the computer over to access its base 2 Remove the screw from the memory door then lift up and remove the memory door 3 Chapter3 Peripherals and Options Key Component Upgrades 3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot then gently press down until it clicks into place 4 Replace the memory door and secure it with the screw The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size 60 User s Guide Key Component Upgrades Hard Disk Upgrade You can upgrade your hard disk with a higher capacity drive when you need more storage space The computer uses a 12 7mm or 9 5mm 2 5 inch Enhanced IDE hard disk Installing a Replacement Hard Disk Follow these steps to install a hard disk 1 Turn off the computer unplug the AC adapter if connected and remove the battery pack Turn the computer around to access its rear 2 Locate the hard disk bay Using a coin
14. condensation Allow the computer to return to room temperature and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer If the temperature change is greater than 18 F 10 C allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly If possible leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature Setting Up a Home Office If you frequently work on your computer at home it may be worthwhile purchasing a second AC adapter for use at home With a second AC adapter you can avoid transporting the extra weight to and from home If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time you might also want to add an external keyboard monitor or mouse Chapter 4 Moving with your Computer 67 Traveling with the Computer Traveling with the Computer when you are moving within a larger distance for instance from your office building to a client s office building or traveling locally Preparing the Computer Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home Be sure the battery in the computer is charged Airport security may require you to turn on your computer when bringing it into the gate area What P Bring with You Bring the following items with you L AC adapter Spare fully charged battery packs a Q Media bay modules a Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special Considerations In addition to the guid
15. dere ra to Power Management E prota pastum ae merda E leya 417m LA Er pa T niiina e V bas pee nmmr 2 nemi ung m A j j This includes the following power saving related features QO Enable Heuristic Power Management Select to enable heuristic power management See Power Management Modes on page 40 for more information on heuristic power management QO Enabled display always on Select to leave your display always turned on useful when you need to make presentations on your computer Q Enable modem ring resume on indicator Select to allow the computer to wake up from standby mode when an incoming modem ring is detected Q Enable battery low warning beep Select to allow the computer to give off warning beeps when the computer runs low on battery Q Enable sleep upon battery low Select to allow the computer to enter standby or hibernation mode when the computer runs low on battery 80 User s Guide Notebook Manager O Enable system resume timer Select to allow the computer to wake up from standby mode if the resume timer is set and matched O System Resume Timer When Enable system resume timer is selected click on the button to set the System Resume Timer Display Device Display Device is used to control various settings related to display device s such as the display brightness contrast levels pp T3 e Bn mr Display Device Bor Papi Pera Tom em om
16. hardware Main Advanced Security Power Saving Exit Setup Warning Item Specific Help Setting items on this menu to incorrect values may cause your system to malfunction Serial Port Enabled Base 1 0 address 3F8 Interrupt IRQ 4 IrDA Port Enabled Parallel Port Enabled Mode ECP Base 1 0 address 378 Interrupt IRQ 7 Fi Help Tl Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit lt gt Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit The following table describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings Parameter Description Serial Port Ena bles or disabled the serial port Options Enabled or Disa bled Base I O Sets the I O address of the serial port address Options 3F8 2F8 3E8 or 2E8 Interrupt Sets the interrupt request of the serial port Options IRQ4 IRQ 10 IRQ11 or IRQ 3 Chapter5 Software 89 Parameter Description Setup Utility IrDA Port Enablesordisablesthe infra red port Options Enabled or Disabled Parallel Port Enablesordisablesthe parallel port Options Enabled or Disabled Mode Setsthe operation mode ofthe parallel port Options ECP Bi directional or Output only Base I O Setsthe I O address of the parallel port address Options 378 278 3E8 or 2E8 Interrupt Sets the interrupt request of the parallel port Options IRQ 7 orIRQ 5 Security
17. high speed serial bus module Refer to the easy to use quick reference and installation guide that comes with the mini docking station option Chapter3 Peripherals and Options 53 PC Cards The computer has two CardBus PC card slots that accommodate two type I II or one type III PC card s Please consult your dealer for PC card options available that you can purchase for your computer 54 User s Guide USB Devices The computer has a USB Universal Serial Bus port that allows you to connect peripherals without occupying too many resources Common USB devices include the mouse and keyboard Most USB devices also include a built in USB port connector which allows you to daisy chain other USB devices Chapter3 Peripherals and Options 55 Miscellaneous Options Miscellaneous Options Additional Power Packs You can order spare batteries and an AC adapter Battery Pack It is good practice to have a spare battery around especially when you travel The Lithium Ion battery coupled with heuristic power management features supplies you with more power on the go AC Adapter The compact AC adapter charges your battery pack and supplies power to your computer You can order a spare AC adapter so you do not need to carry it from the office to your home or destination Cables PS 2 Y Bridge Cable The PS 2 Y bridge cable allows you to connect two PS 2 devices mouse and keyboard to your computer simultane
18. intervals Also you can check the battery charge level using the Windows battery gauge Using the Windows Battery Meter The Windows battery meter indicates the present battery level Simply rest your cursor on the battery gauge or AC plug icon on the taskbar to see the present charge level of your battery Chapter2 Operating on Battery Power 35 Battery Pack Optimizing Battery Life This section helps you get the most out of battery operation Optimizing battery life prolongs the charge recharge cycle and improves recharge efficiency Follow these suggestions to optimize and maximize battery power a a Purchase an extra battery pack Use the PhDISK utility to reserve hard disk space for the Hibernation function See PhDISK on page 73 Use the AC adapter whenever possible so that the battery is reserved for on the go computing Keep the battery pack in the computer powered by the AC adapter The constant trickle charge maintains the battery level to eliminate the battery self discharge effect The charge in use function also charges the battery pack Disable the parallel and serial ports if no devices are connected to these ports You can do this through the Setup Utility See Advanced on page 89 Eject the PC card from the card slot when not in use since the PC card draws extra power Store the battery pack in a cool dry place The recommended storage temperature for battery packs ranges fro
19. parallel printers For a serial printer plug the printer cable into a serial port For a parallel printer plug the printer cable into the parallel port See your printer manual for operating instructions verify that the parallel port is enabled See Advanced on Note If the printer does not function enter Setup and C page 89 for assistance Chapter3 Peripherals and Options 51 Audio Devices Audio devices are easy to connect with the audio ports accessible from the left rear side of the computer You can plug in an external microphone or audio line in device to the line in microphone in jack Amplified speakers or headphones connect to the speaker headphone out jack Setting the Input Source To use an external audio line in device you need to set the appropriate input source Follow these steps 1 Click on Start Programs then Notebook Manager 2 Click on the Line in Microphone tab 3 Click on the radio button of the desired input source 4 Click on Apply and exit 52 User s Guide Mini Docking Station Mini Docking Station For one step connection and disconnection from your peripherals use the optional full featured port replicator This port replicator includes all the ports on your computer and adds a few more It also has a unique dock bay which accepts a CardBus module for additional CardBus slots an Ethernet module for connecting to Ethernet based networks and a FireWire 1394
20. screen the Exit options screen displays Main Advanced Security Power Saving Exit Save Change amp Exit Item Specific Help Discard Changes amp Exit Get Default Values Load Previous Value Save Changes F1 Help TL Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit lt gt Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit The following table describes the parameters in this screen Parameter Description SaveChange amp Savesany changesmade exitsthe Setup Exit utility and reboots Disc ard Discards any changesmade exits the Setup Changes amp Exit utility and reboots Chapter5 Software 95 Setup Utility Parameter Description Get Default Resets all para metersto their fa ctory defa ult Values values Load Previous Disregards any changes made in the current Value session and reloadstheir previous values Save Changes Savesany changes made Note If you make any parameter changes select Save Ed Change amp Exit or Save Changes to store your changes 96 User s Guide 6 Troubleshooting This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer Do not attempt to open the computer by yourself Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance Contents Frequently Asked Questions 98
21. steps 1 Disable the Battery Low Suspend parameter in Setup or uncheck the Enable sleep upon battery low in the Power Management screen of Notebook Manager See page 93 and page 80 respectively 2 Connect the AC adapter to a power source and to the computer and fully recharge the battery 32 User s Guide Battery Pack 3 Disconnect the adapter to use up the battery before recharging again You only need to do this once with a new battery or with a battery that s been stored without being used for a long time If the computer is to be stored for more than two weeks we suggest you remove the battery pack Battery power from a fully chaged battery pack depletes in roughly a day with the computer in Standby mode a month in Hibernation mode or when power is off temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 60 C 140 F Warning Do not expose battery packs to MN This may adversely affect the battery pack Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Important Before removing the battery pack make sure that you have an AC adapter connected to the computer otherwise turn off the computer Follow these steps to install the battery pack 1 Press the battery bay cover release button and slide out the cover as shown in the figures below Chapter2 Operating on Battery Power 33 Battery Pack 2 Insert the battery pack into the battery bay 3 Replace the battery bay cover To remove the battery pack remove
22. summarizes and lists information about the specifications and settings of the different components of your computer sii I E anm im Rin pi m LO Bor Esas l Ferri Mn N outebook A A aL RS EN a MOT Manager Note Items in this table may differ slightly from the ones onscreen Item Description CPU Brand type and clock speed of the CPU Central Processing Unit TotalMemory Total amount of main memory in megabytes Video RAM Total amount of video memory in mega bytes Hard Disk Size of hard disk in megabytes Serial Port 1 Resource settings of serial port 1 Serial Port 2 Resource settings of serial port 2 Chapter5 Software 75 Notebook Manager Item Description Parallel Port Resource settings of the parallel port Extemal Total amount of extemal cache memory in Cache kilobytes Touchpad Setting of the intemal pointing device Pointing Type s of the pointing device s detected Device intemal and extemal The current version of the computer s BIOS shows before the Device Configuration table Boot Sequence Boot Sequence defines the boot sequence to follow when your computer boots up Tp na onthe La Let Lre ime mp m ML NI 1 Par Boal Sequence Lum Sc ne The Boot Sequence screen displays the bootable devices in your computer and the order in which the booting sequence will occur The devices include the following 76 User s Gu
23. the battery bay cover then pull out the battery pack using the pull loop Charging the Battery To charge the battery place the battery pack inside the battery bay and plug the AC adapter into the computer and an electrical outlet Charging Modes The adapter has three charging modes Q Rapid mode The computer uses rapid charging when power is turned off and a powered AC adapter is connected to it In rapid mode a fully depleted battery gets fully charged in approximately two hours 34 User s Guide Battery Pack U Charge in use mode When the computer is in use with the AC adapter plugged in the computer also charges the battery pack if installed This mode will take longer to fully charge a battery than rapid mode In charge in use mode a fully depleted battery gets fully charged in approximately three to four hours Q Trickle mode When the battery is fully charged the adapter changes to trickle mode to maintain the battery charge level This prevents the battery from draining while the computer is in use retiring for the day letting it charge overnight before traveling This ensures a fully charged battery for use the next day l Note We suggest that you charge the battery pack before Checking the Battery Level The computer features battery low warning signals that are both audible and visible When the battery pack is low the computer emits warning beeps and the battery indicator flashes at regular
24. 8 Windows 95 or Windows NT option operating system Q DMI compliant Q LDCM support Battery Pack O 43 WattHour Lithium Ion battery pack Q Smart battery management technology Q 2 hour rapid charge 3 4 hour charge in use AC Adapter Q 60 Watt Q Auto sensing 100 240Vac 50 60Hz AppendixA Specifications 109 Options a a a O 16 32 64 MB SDRAM memory upgrade module Higher capacity hard disk drive Media bay modules DVD ROM drive LS 120 drive 2nd hard disk PS 2 Y cable Full function mini docking station Additional AC adapter and battery pack 110 User s Guide A AC adapter caring for xix connecting Xiv Advanced Power Management 44 APM See Advanced Power Management audio 28 connecting externally 52 controlling volume 28 setting input source in Notebook Manager 82 setting input source in Setup Utility 85 troubleshooting 99 100 B battery installing xiv battery pack battery low warning 37 caring for XX characteristics 32 charging 34 charging indicator 7 charging modes 34 checking charge level 35 installing 33 low conditions 38 optimizing 36 removing 34 using the first time 32 boot order setting in Notebook Manager 76 setting in Setup Utility 88 brightness hot keys 14 setting in Notebook Manager 82 C caps lock 9 on indicator 8 care AC adapter xix battery pack xx computer xix CD ROM ejecting 19 ejecting m
25. Ca connector Chapter1 Getting Familiar with your Computer 27 Audio The standard computer configuration includes 16 bit high fidelity stereo audio with further enhancements that include 3D sound for true audio immersion Dual speakers located on each side of the display hinge direct sound towards to further enhance sound output A sensitive microphone is located above the display screen Microphone Right Speaker Left Speaker Besides the built in speakers there are audio ports on the left panel of the computer See Audio Devices on page 52 for more information on connecting external audio devices Controlling Volume Controlling volume on the computer is easy with a rotary volume control knob on the right panel Turn the knob to the right to increase the volume turn it to the left to decrease the volume 28 User s Guide Securing your Computer Securing your Computer Security features include hardware and software locks a security notch and a two level password scheme Security Notch A security notch located on the rear panel of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible key based computer security lock Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or locked drawer handle Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Passwords A two level password scheme protects your computer from unauthorized acce
26. Extensa 700 710 Series Notebook Computer User s Guide Copyright O 1998 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved Printed in Taiwan Extensa 700 710 Series Notebook Computer User s Guide Part No 49 47A01 001 Original Issue April 1998 First Revision May 1998 Second Revision July 1998 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual This company makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Record the serial number purchase date and model number in the space provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to the case All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and date of purchase No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Extensa Notebook Computer Model Serial No Purchase Date Extensa is a trademark and a product of Acer Inc developed with Texas Instruments Inc All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property o
27. LCD or 12 1 13 3 inch high color Thin Film Transistor LCD QO 800x600 SVGA resolution 12 1 inch or 1024x768 XGA resolution 13 3 inch O Integrated 128 bit graphics accelerator PCI and 2MB EDO video memory O Simultaneous LCD and CRT display 107 Audio a a a a a 16 bit stereo audio PCI 3 dimensional sound with built in wavetable synthesizer Dual speakers Sound Blaster Pro and Windows Sound System compatible Separate audio ports for line out and line in microphone in devices Keyboard and Pointing Device a a DOUOCDOCOOCOCOOoodco nooo 84 85 88 key Windows 98 Windows 95 keyboard Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device 3 d Two type II I or one type III CardBus socket s One RJ 11 phone jack One DC in jack AC adapter One FIR wireless communications port IrDA compliant One RS 232 serial port UART16550 compatible One parallel port ECP compliant One external monitor port DDC 2 0 compliant One keyboard mouse port PS 2 compatible One mini docking station connector One speaker headphone out jack One line in microphone in jack One USB port One S video jack 108 User s Guide Veightand Dimensions A 3 18 kg 7 Ib A 308x 251x 45 mm 12 1 x 9 9 x 1 8 in Temperature O Operating 10 C 35 C O Non operating 20 C 60 C Humidity non c ondensing O Operating 20 80 RH Q Non operating 20 80 RH System Q Windows 9
28. Setup Utility To change a password follow the same steps used to set a password Removing a Password Should you want to remove a password do the following 1 Use the T and keys to highlight a Set Password parameter Supervisor or User and press the Enter key 92 User s Guide The password box appears Set Password Enter new password Re enter new password 2 Press Enter twice without entering anything in the password box to remove the existing password 3 Press Esc to go to the Exit menu 4 Press Save Change amp Exit to save the password and exit the Setup Utility Power Saving The Power Saving screen contains parameters that are related to power saving and power management Main Advanced Security Power Saving Exit Heuristic Power Management Enabled Item Specific Help Display Always On Disabled Battery Low Suspend Enabled Resume on Alarm Disabled Resume Time 00 00 00 Date 00 00 0000 Wake On LAN Disabled Battery Low Warning Beep Enabled Fi Help Ti Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit gt Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit The following table describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings Chapter5 Software 93 Parameter Description Heuristic Power Ena bles or disa bles heuristic power Management management See
29. System utilities drivers and application software 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 Note To access Windows 98 Windows 95 or Windows 72 User s Guide PhDISK PhDISK The PhDISK utility allows your computer to enter hibernation mode Before entering hibernation mode your computer saves all necessary inforcomputermation into a file or partition created by PhDISK then shuts off power to all system components On the next startup the computer reloads the information from the PhDISK file or partition and resumes from where you left off and set up on your computer so you do not need to run this program by yourself You only need to run this if you upgrade your memory You can find PhDISK in the windows command directory l Note By default this program is automatically loaded The program accepts the following parameters Syntax PHDISK options where options AU CREATE FILE or PARTITION creates the hibernation file or partition O DELETE FILE or PARTITION deletes the hibernation file or partition Q INFO displays information on the hibernation file or partition Q REFORMAT PARTITION reformats the existing hibernation file or partition Caution The Hibernation file is a hi
30. VARNING LASERSTR LNING N R DENNA DEL R PPNAD L TUIJOTA S TEESEENSTIRRA EJ INI STR LEN VARNING LASERSTR LNING NAR DENNA DEL R PPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STR LEN ADVARSEL LASERSTR LING NAR DEKSEL PNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STR LEN Lithium Battery Statement CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions ADVARSEL Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig h ndtering Udskiftning m kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type L ver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandgren ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Anv nd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera anv nt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion VAROITUS P risto voi rajahtaa jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin H vit k ytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgem fen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem hnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauch
31. agement 40 upgrading 61 help Internet home page xvii online manual xvii technical support xviii Heuristic Power Management 39 Hibernation mode 42 43 conditions 42 entering 42 hot key 13 112 User s Guide resuming from 43 utility 73 hot keys 12 HPM See Heuristic Power Management l indicator lights 7 infrared 22 troubleshooting 102 turning on and off 90 ITW See warranty K keyboard 9 connecting externally 47 embedded numeric keypad 10 hot keys 12 lock keys 9 troubleshooting 101 Windows 98 Windows 95 keys 11 keypad connecting externally 48 L LEDs 7 M media access on indicator 7 media bay 18 swapping modules 19 memory installing 59 60 size configurations 58 upgrading 58 messages error 103 microphone troubleshooting 100 modem 24 module swapping 19 monitor connecting 46 mouse connecting externally 49 troubleshooting 101 N Notebook Manager 74 82 Boot Sequence 76 Display Device 81 hot key 12 Information Viewer 75 Password 77 Power Management 80 starting 74 num lock 9 on indicator 8 numeric keypad embedded 10 O options cables 56 hard disk upgrade 61 memory upgrade 58 mini docking station 53 PC Cards 54 spare AC adapter 56 spare battery 56 Index 113 P palm rest 15 parallel port setting in Setup Utility 90 password 29 changing in Setup Utility 92 checking during boot 91 checking during
32. aleroran authorized service center Hard Disk O Extended Contact your dealeroran authorized Type Emor service center 1 O Parity Eror Contact your dealeroran authorized service center Chapter6 Troubleshooting 103 Error Messages Enor Messages Insert system diskette and press lt Enter gt key to reboot Conective Action Insert a system bootable diskette in the floppy drive A then press Enter to reboot Keyboard EnororNo Keyboard Connected Keyboard Interface Emor Contact your dealer oran authorized service center Contact your dealer oran authorized service center Memory Size Mismatch Press F2 during POST to enterthe Setup Utility then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer Missing operating system Follow these steps 1 Press F2 during POST to enterthe Setup Utility 2 Enter the Hard Disk 0 submenu and correct the Hard Disk 0 type See the specification label attached to hard disk drive We suggest you set the Hard Disk 0 type to Auto for hard disk drive auto detection 3 Exit the Setup Utility saving the changes Non system disk or disk emor Replace and strike a ny key when ready Insert a system bootable diskette in the floppy drive A then press Enter to reboot Pointing Device Enor Contact your dealer oran authorized service center Pointing Device Interface Eror Contact your dealer oran authorized service center
33. and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the device and receiver 3 Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shield Cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Notice Peripheral Devices Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer Use Conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notice Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations R
34. anually 100 troubleshooting 100 charging checking level 35 modes 34 cleaning computer XX computer bringing to meetings 65 caring for xix cleaning XX connecting xiv disconnecting 64 features 3 information 75 moving around 65 on indicator 7 power management 39 security 29 setting up a home office 67 taking home 66 traveling internationally 69 traveling on local trips 68 troubleshooting 97 Index 111 turning on XV connections AC adapter xiv audio 52 computer xiv file transfer cable 57 keyboard external 47 keypad external 48 monitor 46 mouse 49 mouse PS 2 49 mouse serial 50 printer 51 PS 2 y bridge cable 56 s video 46 USB 55 contrast hot keys 13 setting in Notebook Manager 82 D date setting in Setup Utility 84 diskette ejecting 18 diskette drive 18 display 5 auto dim feature 40 hot keys 13 opening and closing 6 performance 5 power management 5 40 setting boot device in Notebook Manager 81 setting boot device in Setup Utility 85 setting in Notebook Manager 81 simultaneous 5 switching device in Notebook Manager 81 troubleshooting 98 99 DockMate V 53 E error messages 103 F FAQ See frequently asked questions Fast Infrared See infrared file transfer cable connecting 57 FIR See infrared floppy disk ejecting 18 floppy drive 18 frequently asked questions 98 H hard disk 18 installing 61 62 power man
35. ard will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness Chapter1 Getting Familiar with your Computer 17 Storage This computer supplies you with all in one media storage Q High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk Q Standard ultra slim internal 3 5 inch floppy drive Q High speed CD ROM drive swaps with other high capacity media modules Hard Disk The removable hard disk module can be upgraded when you need more storage space See Hard Disk Upgrade on page 61 Hoppy Drive The ultra slim internal floppy drive reads and writes on standard 3 5 inch diskettes Bjecting a Hoppy Disk Press the floppy disk eject button to eject a floppy disk from the floppy drive Media Bay A high speed CD ROM drive module sits in the media bay on the right side of the computer The CD ROM drive gives you portable multimedia access 18 User s Guide Ejecting the CD ROM Tray To eject the CD ROM drive tray when the computer is turned on press the CD ROM eject button Note When power is off you can eject the CD ROM drive Kd tray using the emergency eject hole See page 100 Swapping Modules The flexible media bay allows you to swap the standard CD ROM drive with other high capacity media modules such as a DVD ROM drive an LS 120 drive or a second hard disk Follow these steps 1 Shutdown the computer 2 Locate the media bay release latch then slide the latch towards the media bay and hold 3 Gra
36. are for details Universal Serial Bus The Universal Serial Bus USB port is a high speed serial bus which allows you to connect and daisy chain USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources 22 User s Guide Rear Ports M Serial Line in Microphone in Speaker out Icon Port Connects to c Speakerout Speakersorheadphones lt Jac k gt Line in Audio line in device with a 3 5mm as Microphone minijack e g condenser in jack microphone audio CD player stereo walkman Serial port Serial device e g serial mouse C Modemjack Phone line Parallel port Parallel device e g parallel printer Extemal Display monitor up to 1024x768 C3 monitorport X resolution 64K colors Chapter1 Getting Familiar with your Computer 23 Icon Port Connects to amm DC in jack AC adapterand poweroutlet Fax Data Modem The computer has a built in fax data modem Caution This modem port is not compatible with N digital phone lines Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem To use the fax data modem port connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack Start your communications software program See your communications manual for instructions 24 User s Guide Icon Port Connects to 1 PC Card dots 16 bit PC Cardsand 32 bit CardBus PC Cards ZV support PS 2 port PS 2 compatible device e g PS Bes
37. ch you want to be your Supervisor Password 4 Click in the Confirm Password textbox and retype the password 5 Click on OK to accept to set a password To remove a password follow the same steps used to set a password but leave both fields blank l Note To change a password follow the same steps used 78 Users Guide Notebook Manager Setting the User Password To set the User Password follow these steps 1 Click on the Change User Password button Tr Jik ismail inicie e Rd M ae homo n s FF frei Ure Parma f a y a Torte Poet Cras 2 Click on the Enable User Password checkbox 3 Click in the New Password textbox and type in up to seven alphanumeric characters A Z a z 0 9 which you want to be your User Password 4 Click in the Confirm Password textbox and retype the password 5 Click on OK to accept to set a password To remove a password follow the same steps used to set a password but leave both fields blank l Note To change a password follow the same steps used You can also set password checks when the computer boots up and or when the computer resumes from standby hibernation mode Simply click on the desired checkbox es and click on Apply Chapter5 Software 79 Notebook Manager Power Management Power Management is used to set various settings related to power management E Avebe Haki Hoe Vee fer mp unm l beras Pre LL Lid 1 Cepia
38. ck on Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click on System 3 Click on Support Information Note If you are connected to the Internet and have World Wide Web access visit our home page http www acer com and get an updated list of our worldwide offices as well as information about our products XVIII Care and Maintenance Taking Care of Your Computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it Q Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight Do not place near sources of heat such as a radiator O Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 C 322F or above 50 C 122 F Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer DOOUCO Do not subject the computer to heavy shock and vibration O Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt O Never place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer L Never place the computer on uneven surfaces Taking Care of your AC Adapter Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter L Do not connect the adapter to any other device L Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from personal traffic U When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug xix QO The total ampere rati
39. computer to adjust the volume Chapter6 Troubleshooting 99 Frequently Asked Questions If headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the line out port on the computer s rear panel the internal speakers automatically turn off Extemal microphone or audio line in device does not work Check the following Q Make sure the external microphone or audio line in device is connected to the line in microphone in jack on the computer s rear panel A If you cannot hear playback the speakers may be muted Q Make sure the line in microphone in jack is configured for the appropriate source Run Notebook Manager and click on the Line in Microphone tab and set the input source correctly Click on Apply to accept I wantto eject the CD ROM tray without tuming on the power I cannotejectthe CD ROM drive tray There is a mechanical eject button on the CD ROM drive Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip and push to eject the CD ROM tray f CZ A 100 Users Guide Frequently Asked Questions The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to the PS 2 connector on the computer s rear If it works contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose The serial mouse does not work Check the following Q Make sure that the serial cable is plugged securely into the serial port During POST press F2 to access the Se
40. dapter to the computer as N is cut off during Standby mode Chapter2 Operating on Battery Power 37 Battery Pack The following table shows the recommended course of action to take when you encounter a battery low condition Situation Recommended Action AC adapter 1 Connect the AC adapterto the computer and power 2 Save all necessary files outlet available 3 Resume work Power off the computer if you wish to recharge the battery rapidly An extra fully 1 Save all necessary files charged 2 Exit the application battery pack 3 Power off the computer available 4 Replace the battery pack 5 Poweron the computer and resume work or 1 Save all necessary files 2 Enter Hibemation mode 3 Install the extra battery pack 4 Resume from Hibemation mode AC adapteror 1 Save all necessary files power outlet 2 Exit the application not available 3 Power off the computer or 1 Save all necessary files 2 Enter Hibemation mode 38 User s Guide Heuristic Power Management Heuristic Power Management lt Q This computer has a built in heuristic power management unit that monitors system activity System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices keyboard mouse floppy drive hard disk peripherals connected to the serial and parallel ports and video memory If no activity is detected for a period of time called an inactivity time out the co
41. dden file named N SAVE2DSK BIN DO NOT delete or alter this file in any way except by using the PHDISK utility Improper deletion or alteration of this file could cause you to lose all access to your computer Chapter5 Software 73 Notebook Manager Notebook Manager lt Q The computer has a built in system setup program called Notebook Manager The Windows 98 Windows 95 based Notebook Manager allows you to set passwords the startup sequence of the drives and power management settings It also shows current hardware configurations Note Certain hot key functions are disabled when you access the notebook manager because these functions are also found in the notebook manager To start the Notebook Manager press Fn F2 or follow these steps 1 Click on Start Programs then Notebook Manager 2 Select the Notebook Manager application to run the program Note Changes made to most settings in the Notebook Manager take effect the next time the computer restarts If you make changes in the Power Management Display Device and Line in Microphone screen these changes take effect immediately Notebook Manager consists of six sections Information Viewer Boot Sequence Password Power Management Display Device Covoovovo vo Line in Microphone To select a section click on the tab of the section you want to view 74 User s Guide Notebook Manager Information Viewer Information Viewer
42. descriptions of these parameters Chapter5 Software 87 Setup Utility lt Q Note We suggest you set the type to Auto for hassle free and correct detection of the module installed in the media bay The computer s BIOS automatically sets the parameters in this screen to their optimal values Boot Device Priority Submenu The Boot Device Priority submenu allows you to set the boot sequence of the bootable devices in your computer Press Enter to access this submenu Main Boot Device Priority Item Specific Help 1 Removable Devices 2 Hard Drive 3 CD ROM Drive Fi Help TL Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit lt gt Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit The computer boots up using the sequence specified in this submenu To set the boot device priority use the plus minus keys Boot Device Description Removable Computer boots from the removable device Devices i e bootable floppy disk in the floppy drive Hard Drive Computer boots from the hard disk CD ROM Computer boots from the CD ROM drive i e Drive bootable CD ROM in the CD ROM drive User s Guide Setup Utility Advanced Caution The parameters in this screen are for IS advanced users only You do not need to change the values in this screen because these values are already optimized The Advanced screen contains parameters that are related to computer
43. display device If an extemal display device e g monitor isconnected it becomes the boot display otherwise the computerLCD isthe boot display When set to Both the computer outputs to both the computer LCD and an extemal display device if one is connected Options Auto or Both Mic in Sets the function of the microphon in line in jack Line in Options Mic in or Line in System Shows the size of main memory Memory Video Shows the size of video memory Memory CPU Type Shows the type of the CPU CPU Speed Showsthe speed of the CPU VGA BIOS Shows the version number of the VGA BIOS Version Format Vx Rx version and release numbers BIOS Shows the version number of the BIOS Version Format Vx Rx version and release numbers Chapter5 Software amp Setup Utility l Note The BIOS versions are important information about your computer If you experience computer problems and need to contact technical support this data helps our service personnel know more about your computer Hard Disk O Submenu The hard disk O submenu allows you to set parameters related to your hard disk Press Enter to access this submenu Main Hard Disk 0 C 2161 MB Item Specific Help Type Auto Cylinder 4188 Heads 16 Sectors Track 63 Maximum Capacity 2161 MB Fi Help Ti Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select
44. elines for taking the computer home follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling Always take the computer as carry on luggage Q Have the computer inspected by hand Airport security X ray machines are safe but do not put the computer through a metal detector QO Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand held metal detectors 68 User s Guide Traveling Intemationally with the Computer Traveling Intemationally with the Computer when you are moving from country to country Preparing the Computer Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling What P Bring with You Bring the following items with you O AC adapter Q Power cords that are appropriate to the country to which you are traveling Q Media bay modules O Spare fully charged battery packs Q Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer U Proof of purchase in case you need to show it to customs officials L International Traveler s Warranty passport Special Considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tips are useful when traveling internationally U When traveling in another country check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible If not purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power the compute
45. emarque l intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions carefully Save these instructions for future reference 2 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product 3 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 4 Do not use this product near water 5 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product 6 Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided 7 This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company 8 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord 9 If an exten
46. ement must be set to ENABLED In this situation there are four ways to enter Hibernation mode Q Pressing the Hibernation hot key Fn F4 Q If the waiting time determined by the computer s HPM unit elapses without any system activity A Ifa battery low condition occurs and the Battery Low Suspend parameter in Setup is set to ENABLED Q Invoked by the operating system power saving modes l Note If the computer beeps but does not enter Hibernation mode after pressing the Hibernation hot key it means the operating system will not allow the computer to enter the power saving mode 42 Users Guide Heuristic Power Management To exit Hibernation mode press the power switch The computer also resumes from Hibernation mode if the resume timer is set and matched The computer also resumes via the network if the Wake On LAN parameter is enabled Warning Do not change any devices such as add memory or swap hard disks when the computer is in Hibernation mode Chapter2 Operating on Battery Power 43 Heuristic Power Management Advanced Power Management This computer supports the APM standard designed to further reduce power consumption APM is a power management approach defined jointly by Microsoft and Intel An increasing number of software packages support APM to take advantage of its power saving features and allows greater system availability without degrading performance For more information abou
47. ently Asked Questions If pressing a key does not turn the display back on two things might be the cause Q The contrast and or brightness level might be too low Press Fn T and Fn l to adjust the contrast level only for models with SCC LCDs Press Fn lt and Fn gt to adjust the brightness level QO The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the display toggle hot key Fn F6 to toggle the display back to the computer Image is not full screen Make sure the resolution is set to 800x600 12 1 inch displays and 1024x768 13 3 inch displays Right click on your Windows 98 Windows 95 desktop and select Properties to bring up the Display Properties dialog box Then click on the Settings tab to make sure the resolution is set to the appropriate resolution Resolutions lower than the specified resolution is not full screen on the computer or on an external monitor No audio from the computer Check the following U The volume may be muted In Windows 98 Windows 95 look at the volume control icon on the taskbar If it is crossed out click on the icon and deselect the Mute option O The speakers may be turned off Press Fn F8 to turn the speakers on this hot key also turns the speakers off U The volume level may be too low In Windows 98 Windows 95 look at the volume control icon on the taskbar Click on the icon and adjust the level You can also use the volume control knob on the right panel of the
48. f their respective companies Microsoft MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Table of Contents NOU OS iu da as re ERO A e v Preface iii e OR EA Ia cn ica Rn xiii Connecting the Computer o ooooo ooo xiv Getting Help Online o o ooooooooo o xvii Support Informati0N oooooooo o oo xviii Care and Maintenance o oo ooooooo momo xix Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with your Computer 1 PEATUTES 2 A e up ede RENS AT REUS n 3 DISPIAY 0 ed eee eg ers Seed e eade LESS 5 Indicators AAA ep 7 Keyboards ii il ias 9 Touchpad A erede SR eH E 16 A mures VL lbw fe fe Ce co RR eds ss ps 18 POriS ia 21 Audio zs sc serui eorundem S e pa 28 Securing your Computer eee eee 29 Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power 31 Battery Pack i c qua orde REUS ehe 32 Heuristic Power Management lees 39 Chapter3 Peripherals and Options 45 External Monitor llle 46 External Keyboard 0 00000 000005 47 External Keypad llle 48 External Pointing DeviC oo ooooo oo 49 Printer a1 a eet oe ac Re Ge See ne Rus Y 51 Audio DEVICES coc Goole reete E Re Em dee hrs 52 Mini Docking Station ooooooooo o o 53 PC Cards t steve ii A SRI TH URS 54 USB DEVICES eemper Red Re Re UR Re ud 55 Miscellaneous Options 00 56 Key Component Upgrades 58 Chapte
49. forms special functions Below are a few examples A 4 Tab Activate next Taskbar button A E Explore My Computer A F Find Document M Minimize All Shift 3a M Undo Minimize All 38 R Display Run dialog box Application key Opensthe application s context menu same asright click Chapter1 Getting Familiar with your Computer 11 The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen contrast and brightness volume output and the BIOS setup utility Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn F1 9 Hot key help Displaysa list of the hotkeys and theirfunctions Fn F2 Y Setup Accessesthe notebook configuration utility See Notebook Manager on page 74 Fn F3 Standby Puts the computer in y Standby mode Pressany key to retum See Standby Mode on page 40to leam more about Standby mode 12 User s Guide Keyboard Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn F4 z Hibemation Puts the computer in Z Hibemation mode if PHDISK the hibemation utility is installed valid and enabled Pressthe power switch to resume Otherwise the computer enters Standby mode See Hibemation Mode on page 42 formore about Hibemation mode Fn F5 olf Display Switches display output toggle between the display screen extemal monitor if connected and both the display screen and extemal monitor Fn F6 9 Screen blank Tumsthe display sc
50. ide Notebook Manager CL Floppy Drive L IDE Hard Drive Q CD ROM Drive or other bootable media bay module Simply drag and drop the devices the change the booting order Click on Apply to accept Password Password is used to set modify or delete the password s for your computer Steed Hiii E prii Pem Chard Circ Bri FP red Le a Remar EL Oa ar Per Ta rm 4 pp bd er ia Pal qu j Cmi Fido There are two passwords used in the system O Supervisor Password The supervisor password prevents unauthorized access to sensitive parameters in the Notebook Manager and BIOS Utility It also prevents unauthorized access to your computer at system startup and at resume from standby hibernation mode O User Password The user password prevents unauthorized access to your computer at system startup and at resume from standby hibernation mode Chapter5 Software 77 Notebook Manager Setting the Supervisor Password Note Before you can set the User Password you need to Kd set the Supervisor Password To set the Supervisor Password follow these steps 1 Click on the Change Supervisor Password button The following dialog box displays Tre Losas Pains trees ni Frid dco ry baste ba a FF frabi rr a hum E Tarne Poet LI pr 2 Click on the Enable Supervisor Password checkbox 3 Click in the New Password textbox and type in up to seven alphanumeric characters A Z a z 0 9 whi
51. imedia capabilities are great for giving presentations If you prefer you can also connect an external monitor when giving presentations This computer supports simultaneous LCD and CRT display Simultaneous display allows you to control the presentation from your computer and at the same time face your audience With the built in S video output jack you can even connect other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large audience presentations Power Management The power management system incorporates an automatic LCD dim feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and at the same time conserves power See Heuristic Power Management on page 39 for more information on power management features Chapter1 Getting Familiar with your Computer 5 Display Opening and Closing the Displa y To open the display slide the display cover latch to the left and lift up the cover Then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position The computer employs a microswitch that turns off the display and enters standby mode to conserve power when you close the display cover and turns it back on when you open the display cover turns off the display but does not enter standby mode Note If an external monitor is connected the computer when you close the display cover To close the display cover fold it down gently until the display cover latch clicks into place Caution To avoid damag
52. imizing Battery Life 36 Battery low Warning 37 Heuristic Power Management 39 Power Management Modes 40 Display Standby Mode 40 Hard Disk Standby Mode 40 Peripheral Standby Modes 40 Standby Mode 04 40 Hibernation Mode 42 Advanced Power Management 44 31 Battery Pack Battery Pack The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges Battery Pack Characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics Q Employs Current Battery Technology Standards The computer uses a Lithium Ion battery pack which does not have the memory effect problem of Nickel Cadmium NiCd batteries Li Ion batteries consistently provide the longest battery life best suited for road warriors QO Battery low Warning When the battery charge level becomes low the computer gives off warning beeps and the status indicator flashes at regular intervals This tells the user that the battery power is critically low You can correct this situation by recharging the battery pack Whenever possible use the AC adapter The battery will come in handy when you travel or during a power failure It is advisable to have an extra fully charged battery pack available as backup Using a Battery Pack for the First Time When using a battery pack for the first time follow these
53. ing the display do not N slam it when you close it Also do not place any object on top of the computer when the display is closed 6 User s Guide Indicators The computer has six easy to read status indicators LEDs under the display screen The Power and Standby indicators are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed Icon Function Description xx Power Lights when the computerison Standby Lights when the computer enters Standby mode Media Activity Lights when the floppy drive hard NT disk or CD ROM drive orother media bay module isactive Battery Charge Lightswhen the battery is being charged Chapter1 Getting Familiar with your Computer 7 Icon Function Description a CapsLock Lights when CapsLockisactivated a Num Lock Lights when Numeric Lock is activated 8 User s Guide Keyboard Keyboard The keyboard has full sized keys and an embedded keypad separate cursor keys two Windows 98 Windows 95 keys and twelve function keys Special Keys Lock Keys decias A The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off Lock Key Description Capslock WhenCapsLockison all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock When Num Lock ison the embedded keypad isin Fn F11 numeric mode The keysfunction asa calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and
54. k into the battery compartment Then slide the battery compartment cover in place recharge the battery then disconnect the adapter to use up the battery before recharging again You only need to do this once with a new battery Note When using a battery pack for the first time fully The battery pack has a pull loop at the end for easy removal 2 Connect one end of the AC adapter to the DC in port on the computer s rear panel and the other end to a properly grounded power outlet 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 lt Q Note To turn off the power press the power switch for more than four seconds If you are using Windows 98 or Windows 95 operating system we recommend that you use the Shutdown command to turn off the computer If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again wait at least two seconds before powering up Getting Help Online This user s guide provides clear and concise information about the computer so read it thoroughly To provide you with help when traveling the computer also has a comprehensive online help Accessing Online Help Follow these steps to access the online documentation 1 Press the Windows logo button or Click on the Start button
55. loosen the coin screw by turning it counterclockwise Chapter3 Peripherals and Options 61 Key Component Upgrades 3 Pull out the hard disk 4 Insert a new hard disk module into the hard disk bay and tighten the coin screw by turning it clockwise 62 User s Guide 4 Moving with your Computer This chapter gives you tips and hints on things to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer Contents Disconnecting from the Desktop 64 Moving Around llle 65 Preparing the Computer 65 What To Bring to Short Meetings 65 What To Bring to Long Meetings 65 Taking the Computer Home 66 Preparing the Computer o 66 What To Bring with You 66 Special Considerations iln 66 Setting Up a Home Office 67 Traveling with the Computer 68 Preparing the Computer 68 What To Bring with You 68 Special Considerations 68 Traveling Internationally with the Computer 69 Preparing the Computer 69 What To Bring with You 69 Special Considerations 69 Disconnecting from the Desktop Disc onnecting from the Desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories 1 Save your work in progress Shut down the operating s
56. m 10 to 30 degrees C The higher the storage temperature the faster the battery pack self discharges The batteries can be recharged about 300 times when used as directed Excessive recharging decreases battery life Take care of your battery pack and AC adapter See Care and Maintenance on page xix of the preface User s Guide Battery Pack Battery low Waming You never have to worry about battery power as long as you are using the AC adapter However when you operate the computer on battery power pay extra attention to the warning beeps and the power indicator on the display panel The following signals indicate a battery low condition L The buzzer generates four short beeps every minute if you enabled the Battery low Warning Beep parameter in Setup Q The power indicator flashes at regular intervals until battery power is depleted When you receive a battery low warning you have around two minutes to save your work If you do not connect the AC adapter within this period the computer enters Hibernation mode if the Battery Low Suspend parameter in Setup is enabled and the following conditions exist L The Hibernation file created by PhDISK is present and valid See PhDISK on page 73 L There is enough battery power left to save system information onto the hard disk Otherwise the computer enters Standby mode soon as possible Data is lost when computer power Warning Connect the AC a
57. mputer is about to enter Hibernation mode e g during a battery low condition but the Hibernation file is invalid or not present mode after pressing the Standby hot key it means the operating system will not allow the computer to enter the power saving mode l Note If the computer beeps but does not enter Standby The following signals indicate that the computer is in Standby mode Q The buzzer beeps CL The Standby indicator lights computer power in Standby mode or when the Warning Unstored data is lost when you turn off the MN battery is drained To leave Standby mode and return to normal mode O Press any key Q Move the active pointing device internal or external PS 2 or serial Q Have the Resume Timer set and let it be matched U Open the display cover Chapter2 Operating on Battery Power 41 Heuristic Power Management Q Experience an incoming PC card modem event Hibemation Mode In Hibernation mode all power shuts off the computer does not consume any power The computer saves all system information onto the hard disk before it enters Hibernation mode Once you turn on the power the computer restores this information and resumes where you left off upon leaving Hibernation mode There are two necessary conditions for the computer to enter Hibernation mode A The Hibernation file created by PhDISK must be present and valid See PhDISK on page 73 L Heuristic Power Manag
58. mputer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy This computer employs an innovative power management technique called Heuristic Power Management or HPM HPM allows the computer to provide maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Power management methods used by most computers are timer based You set inactivity time out values for the display hard disk and other devices The computer then sleeps when these time outs elapse The problem with this is that no two users are alike Each of us has his or her own habits when using the computer which makes timer based power management ineffective With HPM your computer manages its power according to the way you use your computer This means the computer delivers maximum power when you need it and saves power when you don t need the maximum all without your intervention There are no timers to set because the HPM system figures out everything for you Note We recommend you enable heuristic power management to prolong your battery life Chapter2 Operating on Battery Power 39 Heuristic Power Management Power Management Modes Display Standby Mode Screen activity is determined by the keyboard the built in touchpad and an external PS 2 pointing device If these devices are idle for the period determined by the computer s HPM unit the display shuts off until you press a key or move the touchpad or external mouse
59. mum topay mec Fingers ben EES P 77 LD Pami Dini i ini mE ee ra Coe im LEO Ppa ad 3 ba i m A A The items in this screen include L Boot Display Device Sets the default display device on boot up O Switching Display Device Sets the current display device Note Make sure an external monitor is connected before G External monitor is selected Chapter5 Software 81 Notebook Manager lt Q QO Brightness for LCD Panel Contrast for LCD Panel Click and drag to set the LCD screen brightness and contrast levels Note TFT active matrix LCDs have fixed and optimized contrast levels Click on the radio button of the desired item then click on Apply to accept To modify the brightness and or contrast levels click and hold the slider control and move to the right to increase move to the left to decrease the setting You can also click on the item and use the cursor keys to set the desired level Line in Microphone Line in Microphone is used to set the input source fro the computer s line in microphone in jack I Burr omar i Ferara l Pestra Dorais HE Mau Line In Micreghana mm o arr Lum joe 7 om Click on the radio button of the desired item then click on Apply to accept User s Guide Setup Utility Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS Basic Input Ouput System Your compute
60. ngs of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord Also the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating Taking Care of your Battery Pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack QO Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries L Do not tamper with batteries Keep them away from children U Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if at all possible Cleaning and Servic ing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Power off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Use a soft cloth moistened with water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Contact your dealer or see your service technician if any of the following occurs CQ The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged QO Liquid has been spilled into the product CL The computer does not operate normally 1 Getting Familiar with your Computer This computer combines high performance versatility power management features and multimedia capabilities with a unique style and ergonomic design Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with your new power computing partner This chapter gives an in depth tour of the computer s many features Contents Feature
61. ns 107 Standby mode 40 42 condition 41 entering 41 hot key 12 resuming from 41 signals 41 status indicator 7 status indicators 7 storage 18 floppy drive 18 hard disk 18 support information Xviii s video 22 connecting 46 T time setting in Setup Utility 84 touchpad 16 hot key 13 using 16 17 travel international flights 69 local trips 68 troubleshooting 97 turbo mode hot key 14 U Universal Serial Bus 22 USB connecting 55 USB See Universal Serial Bus utility BIOS Setup 83 96 Notebook Manager 74 82 PhDISK 73 V volume adjusting 28 Ww warranty International Traveler s Warranty xviii Windows 98 Windows 95 keys 11 Index 115
62. ns the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad The central location on the palm rest provides optimum comfort and support Note When using an external mouse you can press Fn F7 to disable the internal touchpad If you want to use an external PS 2 mouse first enable the touchpad connect the external PS 2 mouse then disable the touchpad if necessary Touchpad Basics The following items teach you how to use the touchpad Q Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor Q Press the left and right buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results 16 User s Guide Right Touchpad Function Left Button Button Tap Execution Click Tap twice atthe same twice speed asdouble quickly clicking the mouse button Selection Click once Tap once Drag Click and Tap twice atthe same hold then speed asdouble use finger clicking the mouse to drag button and hold finger the cursor to the touchpad on the onthe second tap to drag the touchpad cursor Access Click context once menu Note Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad Also keep the touchpad dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements Hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping too h
63. ously marked keyboard and the mouse must be connected to the Note The keyboard must be connected to the connector C connector marked mouse 56 Users Guide Miscellaneous Options Connect the single connector end of the Y bridge cable to the computer s PS 2 port and the double connector ends to the two PS 2 devices File Transfer Cable Besides using the infrared port you can also transfer files between computers using a file transfer cable Connect the file transfer cable between the parallel ports of the two computers and use your file transfer utility to perform the transfer Chapter3 Peripherals and Options 57 Key Component Upgrades Key Component Upgrades Your computer delivers superior power and performance However some users and the applications they use may demand more This computer allows you to upgrade key components when you need increased performance Note Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to Ed perform a key component upgrade Memory Upgrade Memory is upgradeable from 16 to 128 MB employing 16 32 64 MB 64 bit soDIMMs Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules Memory Configurations The following table lists the possible memory configurations Important DIMMs in both slots should be of the same N type Do not mix different DIMM types EDO and SDRAM together Slot 1 Slot2 Total Memory OMB 16 MB 16 MB OMB 32
64. ppy drive Q High capacity Enhanced IDE removable hard disk Q Lithium Ion battery pack Q Heuristic power management system with standby and hibernation power saving modes Multimedia Q PCI based 16 bit high fidelity stereo audio with 3 D sound and wavetable synthesizer Q Built in dual speakers Q S video output O Ultra slim high speed CD ROM drive Connectivity C High speed fax data modem port QU Fast infrared wireless communication Q USB Universal Serial Bus port Chapter1 Getting Familiar with your Computer 3 Human centric Design and Ergonomics Lightweight and slim Sleek smooth and stylish design Full sized keyboard Wide and curved palm rest DOCDCOCO Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device Expansion Q CardBus PC card formerly PCMCIA slots two type I I or one type III with ZV Zoomed Video port support A Mini docking station option for one step connect disconnect from peripherals Q Upgradeable memory and hard disk 4 User s Guide Display Display The large graphics display offers excellent viewing display quality and desktop performance graphics The computer supports two different display configurations Super Clear Color SCC or Thin Film Transistor TFT Video Performance PCI local bus video with 128 bit graphics acceleration and 2MB Extended Data Out EDO video RAM boost video performance Simultaneous Display The computer s large display and mult
65. r Chapter4 Moving with your Computer 69 Traveling Intemationally with the Computer QO If you are using the modem check if the modem and connector is compatible with the telecom system of the country you are traveling in 70 User s Guide 5 Software This chapter discusses the important system utilities bundled with your computer Contents System SO tWare oooooooooooo ooo ooo oo 72 PHD IS Retr coner a gg 73 Notebook Manager llle 74 Information Viewer oo oooooo o 75 Boot Sequence leen 76 PASSWOT imita parecia la 77 Setting the Supervisor Password 78 Setting the User Password 79 Power Management momo 80 Display Device i253 ence RE RI SERI 81 Line in Microphone esses 82 Setup Utility 2 3 cech e RA te RR UE EE SE 83 Navigating the Setup Utility 83 Mains sai a tds os 84 Hard Disk 0 Submenu 86 CD ROM ATAPI Devices Submenu 87 Boot Device Priority Submenu 88 Advanced ata Y A AS A E RR 89 SECULI ou xau a as 90 Setting a Password 92 Removing a Password 92 PowerSaving eee 93 EXI LA aie erepto Ud o s o 95 71 System Software The computer comes preloaded with the following software Q Windows 98 Windows 95 or Windows NT operating system CL DMI compliant hardware BIOS utility A Support for LDCM LANDesk Client Manager Q
66. r 4 Moving with your Computer 63 Disconnecting from the Desktop 64 Moving Around 0 0 0 0 eee 65 Taking the Computer Home 66 Traveling with the Computer o o oo o o 68 Table of Contents Traveling Internationally with the Computer 69 Chapter 5 Software oococcocco nnn 71 System Software llle eee eee 72 PhDISIK eR rem me MIU pr E 73 Notebook Manager lesen 74 SETUP U lity 1522 eR bete uel eben 83 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting serere 97 Frequently Asked Questions 98 Error MessageS o ooooooococoooo ooo ooo 103 Appendix A Specifications 107 Index 2 3ssunio deu aed oe eamus RURUR ROA ROS RR E Ri wee 111 FCC Notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the device off
67. r is already properly configured and optimized and you do not need to run this utility However if you encounter configuration problems you may need to run Setup Please also refer to Chapter 6 Troubleshooting when a problem arises To activate the Setup Utility press F2 during POST while the Extensa logo is being displayed Navigating the Setup Utility There are five menu options Main Advanced Security Power Saving and Exit To navigate the Setup Utility O Press the cursor right left keys gt lt to move between the main menu items O Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to display the Exit menu D Press the cursor up down keys TJ to move between parameters L Press the plus minus keys to change the value of a parameter Note You can change the value of a parameter if it is Kd enclosed in square brackets O Press the Enter key to access a submenu A gt symbol in front of a parameter denotes an item with a submenu Specific Help section of the Setup Utility right panel Note Parameter explanations are displayed in the Item Kd Navigation keys are shown on the bottom of the screen Chapter5 Software 83 Setup Utility The Main screen contains parameters involving basic computer settings and hardware information Main Advanced Security Power Saving Exit System Time 07 23 00 Item Specific Help System Date 04 07 1998 Floppy Disk A 1 44 MB 3 4
68. rd on page 92 on how to seta Password password Set User Press Enterto set the userpassword See Setting Password a Password on page 92 on how to seta password Password When enabled the computer prompts you fora on boot password when the computer boots up Options Enabled or Disa bled Password When enabled the computer prompts you fora check password when the computer resumes from during standby orhibemation mode Resume Options Disabled or Ena bled Chapter5 Software 91 Setup Utility l Note To set the User Password or the Password on boot Password check during Resume and Diskette access parameters you need to set the Supervisor Password first Setting a Password Follow these steps 1 Use the 7 and keys to highlight a Set Password parameter Supervisor or User and press the Enter key The password box appears Set Password Enter new password 00000000 Re enter new password 2 Type a password The password may consist of up to seven characters A Z a z 0 9 Important Be very careful when typing your N password because the characters do not appear on the screen 3 Press Enter Retype the password to verify your first entry and press Enter After setting the password the computer automatically sets the chosen password parameter to Enabled 4 Press Esc to go to the Exit menu 5 Press Save Change amp Exit to save the password and exit the
69. reen backlight off to save power Pressany key to retum Fn F7 a Touchpad Tums the intemal on off touchpad on and off Fn F8 fa Speaker on Tums the speakerson and off off mutesthe sound Fn T O Contrast up Increasesthe screen contrast available only for models with SCC displays Fn l Q Contrast Decreasesthe screen down contrast available only for models with SCC displa ys b Chapter1 Getting Familiar with your Computer Keyboard lt Q Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn re Brightnessup Increasesthe screen w brightness Fn Brightness Decreasesthe screen 87 down brightness Fn H Turbo mode Togglesturbo mode on on off and off With turbo mode off power management is maximized Note If you want to use an external PS 2 mouse first enable the touchpad connect the external PS 2 mouse then disable the touchpad if necessary Activating Hot Keys When activating hot keys press and hold the first key Fn before pressing the other key in the hot key combination User s Guide Keyboard Keyboard Ergonomic s Located below the keyboard the wide and curved palm rest is ergonomically designed to provide you with a very comfortable place to rest your hands while you type Chapter1 Getting Familiar with your Computer Touchpad Touchpad lt Q The built in touchpad is a PS 2 compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface This mea
70. ress Fn F3 or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer Then tap any key or open the display to resume Chapter4 Moving with your Computer 65 Taking the Computer Home Taking the Computer Home when you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa Preparing the Computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home 1 Remove all media from the drives Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head 2 Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall Caution Avoid packing items next to the top cover of N the computer Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen What P Bring with You Unless you already have some items at home bring the following items with you Q AC adapter and power cord Q The printed user s manual Q Media bay modules Special Considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work Q Minimize the effect of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you 66 User s Guide Taking the Computer Home QO If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot bring the computer with you leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat U Changes in temperature and humidity can cause
71. resume 91 removing in Setup Utility 92 setting in Notebook Manager 78 79 setting in Setup Utility 92 types 29 PC Card 25 ejecting 26 inserting 26 peripherals power management 40 PhDISK 73 ports 21 bottom 27 left 21 rear 23 right 25 power managing in Notebook Manager 80 managing in Setup Utility 93 turning on XV power management advanced 44 heuristic 39 power management modes display standby mode 40 hard disk standby mode 40 Hibernation mode 42 43 peripheral standby modes 40 Standby mode 40 42 printer connecting 51 troubleshooting 101 problems 98 audio 99 100 CD ROM 100 display 98 99 infrared 102 keyboard 101 printer 101 serial mouse 101 startup 98 troubleshooting 97 PS 2 mouse connecting 49 PS 2 y bridge cable connecting 56 Q questions multiple PS 2 devices 101 setting location for modem use 102 S safety CD ROM drive X FCC notice v general instructions vii lithium battery xi security keylock 29 passwords 29 114 User s Guide serial mouse connecting 50 serial port setting in Setup Utility 89 service when to call xx Setup Utility 83 96 Advanced menu 89 Boot Device Priority submenu 88 CD ROM ATAPI Devices submenu 87 entering 83 Exit menu 95 Hard Disk O submenu 86 Main menu 84 navigating 83 Power Saving menu 93 Security menu 90 software bundled 72 speakers hot key 13 troubleshooting 99 specificatio
72. rmance indicating a need for service 13 Replace the battery with the same type as the product s battery we recommend Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman 14 Warning Batteries may explode if not handled properly Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire Keep them away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly Vil 15 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set provided in your accessories box for this unit It should be a detachable type UL listed CSA certified type SPT 2 rated 7A 125V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 15 feet 4 6 meters Laser Compliance Statement The CD ROM drive in this computer is a laser product The CD ROM drive s classification label shown below is located on the drive CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D OUVERTURE EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEOFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO L SER DE LA CLASE I ADVERTENCIA RADIACI N L SER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS ADVARSEL LASERSTR LING VED BNING SE IKKE IND I STR LEN VARO LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERS TEILYLLE
73. s enabled Q Make sure both devices are IrDA compliant I wantto setup my location to use the intemal modem To properly use your communications software e g HyperTerminal you need to set up your location 1 Open the Windows 98 Windows 95 Control Panel and double click on the Modems icon 2 Click on Dialing Properties and begin setting up your location Refer to the Windows 98 Windows 95 manual 102 User s Guide Enor Messages Enor Messages If you receive an error message note the message and take the corrective action The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action Enor Messages Conective Action CMOS Battery Bad Contact yourdealeroran authorized service center CMOSChecksum Enor Contact yourdealeroran authorized service center Disk Boot Failure Insert a system bootable diskette in the floppy drive A then press Enter to reboot Diskette Drive Contact yourdealeroran authorized Controller Eror or No service center Controller Present Diskette Drive Error Contact your dealeroran authorized service center Diskette Drive Type Press F2 during POST to enterthe Mismatch Setup Utility then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer Equipment Press F2 during POST to enterthe Configuration Error Setup Utility then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer Ha rd Disk O Error Contact your de
74. s EAE A ER E WES 3 Display s ce eres ee Sod TAA SE 8 5 Indicators i224 9 gn a IU Sa ye ERU es 7 Keyboard oi A rta 9 Special KEYS e ec a e ee 9 Lock Keys o O EA ee ss 9 Embedded Numeric Keypad 10 Windows 98 Windows 95 Keys 11 Hot KeyS sos etm x werd ee ts 12 Keyboard Ergonomics lesen 15 Touchpad reame eneee SS ES PIE 16 Touchpad BasiCS oooooooo o 16 DLOEAg ia a a dera 18 Hard DisK ca camada ari 18 Floppy DIVER 18 M dia BV iii e Mie dee 18 POTES A A A AS AA 258 21 Left Ports i 0 dos BOE CAG Glad Ree ERES 21 SSVId 0 co uo cere Sel SS eae ids 22 Fast Infrared 22 Rear POrtS 2 EN ERUNT OU 23 Universal Serial Bus 22 Right Ports senina ai ESSEN 25 Fax Data Modem sss 24 PC Card Slots i RA A EX Nu 25 Bottom Port 95RR IL 4 REA eU 27 Audiot aita eb SET Ie etes 28 pO Securing your Computer sees 29 Security Notch cls cocina elk se he ees 29 Passwords du SE Wels Soe eA ace Den 29 2 User s Guide Features This computer was designed with the user in mind Here are just a few of its many features Performance L Intel Pentium II processor or Intel Pentium processor with MMX technology Q 64 bit main memory and external L2 cache memory O Large LCD display and PCI local bus video with 128 bit graphics acceleration L Internal removable CD ROM drive media bay A Internal 3 5 inch flo
75. sion cord is used with this product make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating 10 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 11 Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 12 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled into the product C Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in perfo
76. sp the media bay release grip area and pull the module out of the media bay then release the media bay release latch Chapter1 Getting Familiar with your Computer 19 Storage 4 Insert a module into the media bay until it clicks in place 20 User s Guide Ports Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC Note See Chapter 3 on how to connect external devices to lt l the computer Left Ports Infrared Icon Port Connects to Svideo jack Television with S video input jack es mL Nfraredport Infrared device e g infrared printer IR a ware computers ec gt USB port USB device e g USB mouse Chapter1 Getting Familiar with your Computer 21 S Video You can connect a television set with a s video input jack to the computer useful for large audience presentations and entertainment Fast Infrared The computer s fast infrared FIR port allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR aware computers and peripherals such as infrared printers The infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to four megabits per second Mbps at a distance of up to one meter To use FIR position two IR aware devices such that their IR ports are no more than one meter apart and offset no more than 15 degrees When the two computers are in position simply begin the data transfer as you normally would See your file transfer softw
77. ss When set no one can access the computer without entering the correct password There are two types of passwords you can set CL Supervisor Password secures your computer against unauthorized use and prevents unauthorized access to certain sections of the Setup Utility Once set you must key in this password to set certain parameters in the Setup Utility See Setup Utility on page 83 for details QU User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use Chapter1 Getting Familiar with your Computer 29 Securing your Computer Important Do not forget your password If you forget your password you need to contact your dealer Note You must set the supervisor password before you can set the user password Setting a Password You can set the password using Q Notebook Manager go to page 78 Q Setup Utility go to page 92 30 User s Guide 2 Operating on Battery Power The computer operates on AC or battery power This chapter contains the information you need to know to operate the computer on battery power It also includes information on how your computer manages and saves power Contents Battery Pack uena e eR e 32 Battery Pack CharacteristicS 32 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack 33 Charging the Battery 34 Charging Modes o oooooooo 34 Checking the Battery Level 35 Using the Windows Battery Meter 35 Opt
78. t APM under Windows 98 or Windows 95 refer to your Windows 98 or Windows 95 user s manual without APM installed and enabled true by default the system time and date do not display the correct settings after the computer returns to normal operation from Standby or Hibernation mode To update the time and date reboot the computer APM should be enabled to avoid this problem Advanced Power Management greatly prolongs battery life Use APM whenever possible l Note If you enable heuristic power management in Setup 44 User s Guide 3 Peripherals and Options Your computer offers excellent expansion capabilities with its built in ports and connectors This chapter describes how to connect peripherals and hardware options that help you use your computer with ease When connecting peripherals read the manual included with the peripheral for operating instructions You can purchase most of these and other options directly from Acer This chapter also includes sections on how to upgrade key components Key component upgradeability helps keep your computer in step with the latest technology Contents External Monitor o ooooooooo oo 46 External Keyboard o oo ooooooooo momo 47 External Keypad o oo oooocooocoooo momo 48 External Pointing DeviCe o o o 49 External PS 2 Mouse 49 External Serial MOUSE o oooooo 50 Printer cia rm 51 Audio
79. ter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers Year 2000 Compliance Statement The Extensa 700 series notebook computer is Year 2000 compliant and carries the NSTL Hardware Tested Year 2000 Compliant logo This model has been tested both by Acer s internal test labs and NSTL using NSTL s YMARK2000 certification test These tests certify that this model will successfully make the year 2000 transition Compliant For more details check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center at http www acer com year2000 Xii This manual describes features of the Extensa 700 710 Series notebook computers The Extensa series computers incorporate such features as CardBus PCI based 16 bit stereo audio Fast Infrared internal pointing device Universal Serial Bus and all in one media storage This manual should answer most of the questions you have about the day to day operation of your Extensa notebook computer Use the Just for Starters instructions that came with your computer to get your computer running for the first time You should also take advantage of the online help files that are available with almost all of the programs shipped with your computer We hope you enjoy your Extensa computer With proper care your computer will provide you with years of productive service xiii Connecting the Computer Connecting the computer is as easy as 1 2 3 1 Slide out the battery compartment cover and insert the battery pac
80. tup Utility Go to the Advanced screen and verify that the serial port is enabled See Advanced on page 89 for details I preferusing an extemal keyboard and mouse but both have PS 2 connectors and there is only one PS 2 porton the computer To connect two PS 2 type devices to the computer you need to use a PS 2 Y bridge connector See PS 2 Y Bridge Cable on page 56 for details The printer does not work Check the following Q Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and it is turned on Q Make sure the printer cable is connected securely to the computer s parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer A During POST press F2 to access the Setup Utility Go to the Advanced screen and verify that the parallel port is enabled See Advanced on page 89 for details Chapter6 Troubleshooting 101 Frequently Asked Questions The infrared port does not work Check the following C Make sure that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other 15 degrees a maximum of 1 meter apart Q Make sure there is a clear path between the two infrared ports Nothing should be blocking the ports Q Make sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices for file transfers or you have the appropriate drivers for printing to an infrared printer Q During POST press F2 to access the Setup Utility Go to the Advanced screen and verify that the infrared port i
81. ystem Turn off the computer Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter e oc Disconnect the keyboard pointing device printer external monitor and other external devices If your external devices are connected to the optional mini docking station disconnect the notebook from the mini docking station You do not need to disconnect the external devices from the mini docking station 6 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer 64 User s Guide Moving Around Moving Around when you are just moving within short distances for example from your office desk to a meeting room Preparing the Computer Before moving the computer close and latch the display cover to place it in standby mode You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the building To bring the computer out of standby mode open the display What P Bring to Short Meetings A fully charged battery runs the computer for 2 3 hours under most circumstances If your meeting is shorter than that you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than the computer What P Bring to Long Meetings If your meeting will last longer than 3 hours or if your battery is not fully charged you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the meeting room If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in standby mode P
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