Acer 390 Series Laptop User Manual
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1. Computer E De Ee 1 2 e DISPLAY ce rT 1 4 E as ere 1 6 L4 REV DOE EE 1 8 1 4 1 Special ENNEN 1 8 1 4 2 Keyboard Ergonomics 1 14 E ne ee Of Uo Derren rr ener rr er nr rr errr Pron 1 15 E Me ayia 1 17 1 6 1 Hard DiS eenegen 1 17 1 6 2 Internal Drive l 17 lT ee 1 19 1 7 1 En ica eee eee reer eer 1 19 1 7 2 Rear Ports sasninsssasasaasanausunsnnnunnsaoaea 1 23 RE Ei e EE 1 25 1 9 Securing your Computer 1 26 1 9 1 Security NOLCH isi zsisssvervessvaaeesiees 1 26 1 9 2 Eeleren 1 26 Chapter2 Operating on Battery Power 2 1 Battery PACK deed 2 2 2 1 1 Battery Pack Characteristics 2 2 2 1 2 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack wiayaiuicenswnndcineaentvrncaivoiysins 2 3 2 1 3 Charging the att zassengeussenssssse 2 4 2 1 4 Checking the Battery Level 2 6 2 1 5 Optimizing Battery Life 2 6 2 1 6 Battery low Warning 06 2 8 2 2 Power Steed 2 10 2 2 1 Power Management Modes 2 11 2 2 2 Advanced Power Management 2 16 xiii Chapter3 Options 3 1 External Monon E 3 2 3 2 External Eege 3 3 oo ter Keypadseoneccceicenie 3 4 3 4 External Pointing Device eee 3 5 S WE eeh 3 7 e Nee GE 3 8 3 7 Port TE 3 9 OO PC O Ka E AT 3 10 3 9 USB DEVICES reesen 3 11 3 10 Miscellaneous Options cceeeeeeee eens 3 12 3 10 1 Additional Power Packs 3 12 GE GE 3 12 3 11 Key Component Upgrades ceeeeeee 3 14 3 11 1 M2. Extensa 390 Series Notebook Computers User s Guide 49 43A01 001 Printed in Taiwan Copyright 1997 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved Printed in Taiwan Extensa 390 Series Notebook Computer User s Guide Part No 49 43A01 001 Original Issue August 1997 First Revision September 1997 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual 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 This is a product of Acer Incorporated developed to TI specifications Texas Instruments TI and the TI logo are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments Inc Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks and Extensa is a trademark of Acer Incorporated and Acer America Corporation IBM AT and PS 2 are registered trademarks and OS 2 isa trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft MS DOS and Wind
3. aking care of your AC adapter LJ Do not connect the adapter to any other device LI 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 LI When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug LJ The total ampere ratings 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 Here are some ways of taking care of your battery pack m m Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries Do not tamper with batteries Keep them away from children Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if at all possible xi Cleaning and Servicing When cleaning the notebook follow these steps 1 Power off the notebook 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 LJ Notebook has been dropped or the body has been damaged LI Liquid has been spilled into the product LJ The notebook does not operate normally xii Preface Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with Your
4. e or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 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 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 Ifthe 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 Ifthe product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f Ifthe product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service 13 Replace 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 Battery may explode if not handled properly Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire Keep away from children and dispose of used battery promptly 15 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set provided in you
5. emory Upgrade 3 14 3 11 2 Hard Disk Upgrade ocneseeesse 3 16 Chapter4 Moving with your Computer 4 1 Disconnecting from the Desktop 4 2 4 2 Moving ATOUING E 4 3 4 2 1 Preparing the Computer 4 3 4 2 2 What To Bring to Short Meetings 4 3 4 2 3 What To Bring to Long Meetings 4 3 4 3 Taking the Computer Home 4 4 4 3 1 Preparing the Computer 4 4 4 3 2 What To Bring with You 4 4 4 3 3 Special Considerations 4 4 4 3 4 Setting Up a Home Office 4 5 4 4 Traveling with the Computer 4 6 4 4 1 Preparing the Computer 4 6 4 4 2 What To Bring with You 4 6 4 4 3 Special Considerations 4 6 xiv 4 5 Traveling Internationally with the EECH 4 8 4 5 1 Preparing the Computer 4 8 4 5 2 What To Bring with You 4 8 4 5 3 Special Considerations 4 9 Chapter5 System Utlities 51 lee Manager ee 5 2 5 1 1 Accessing the Sleep Manager 5 3 5 1 2 Sleep Manager Functions 5 6 EZ SAIC ET 5 10 e We e ee 5 11 5 3 1 Basic System Settings 5 13 5 3 2 Startup Configuration 5 15 5 3 3 Onboard Devices Configuration 5 18 5 3 4 System Security 5 21 5 3 5 Power Management Settings 5 23 5 3 6 Load Default Settings 5 27 Chapter6 Troubleshooting GT OEA rere er
6. henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Anvand samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera anvant batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion VAROITUS Paristo 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 en Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem hnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers Taking Care of Your Computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it LI Do not expose the notebook to direct sunlight Do not place near sources of heat such as a radiator LI Do not expose to temperatures below 0 C 32 F or LI above 50 C 122 F LI Do not subject the notebook to magnetic fields Do not expose the notebook to rain or moisture Do not spill water or any liquid on the notebook Do not subject the computer to heavy shock and vibration Do not expose the notebook to dust and dirt Never place objects on top of the notebook to avoid damaging the notebook LI Never place the notebook on uneven surfaces Taking Care of Your AC Adapter and Battery Pack Here are some ways of t
7. mputing 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 Remarque a 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 iv Important Safety Instructions l Read these instructions carefully Save these instructions for future reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aero
8. ows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation Kensington is a registered trademark of Kensington Microware Inc Synaptics is registered trademark of Synaptics Inc SimulSCAN is a trademark of Cirrus Logic Inc IrDA is a trademark of Infra Red Data Association 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 and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna E Increase the separation between the device and receiver E Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shield Cables All connections to other co
9. r 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 CAUTION PRODUCT INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM APPAREIL A LASER ATTENTION DE CLASSE 1 RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE PRODUIT LASER EN CAS D OUVERTURE EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS LUOKAN 1 VORSICHT LASERLAITE LASER UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN KLASSE 1 ABDECKUNG GEOFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LASER ADVERTENCIA DE LA CLASE I RADIACION LASER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS vii 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 handtering Udskiftning ma 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
10. roperly grounded power outlet 3 Slide the display cover latch to the left to open the display Then press the power switch to turn on the power The POST Power On Self Test routine executes and Windows begins loading Note To turn off power press the power switch for more than four seconds If you are using Windows 95 we recommend 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 2 seconds before powering up Preface XIX Getting Help Online This user s guide provides clear and concise information about the notebook so read it thoroughly To provide you with help when traveling the notebook 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 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
11. rr rere cr rer rere rer rrr trrrrr errr errr 6 2 6 2 Error Messages ees Eeee 6 6 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Where to Get Help Index XV xvi This manual describes features of the Extensa 390 Series notebook computers The Extensa series computers incorporate such features as CardBus 16 bit stereo audio Fast Infrared and internal pointing device 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 xvii xviii Connecting the Notebook Connecting the computer is as easy is 1 2 3 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment and slide the battery compartment cover in place The battery pack has a pull loop at the end for easy removal Note When using a battery pack for the first time fully 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 2 Connect one end of the AC adapter to the DC in port on the notebook s rear panel and the other end to a p
12. sol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use this product near water Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product 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 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 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord 10 11 12 vi If an extension 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 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 fir
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