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Extensa 610 User’s Manual[...]

ii Copyright Copyright © 1997 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prio[...]

iii IMPOR TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions mar ked 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 [...]

iv 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[...]

v Concerning Lithium Batteries ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Léver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. A D V A R S E L Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av appar[...]

vi FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can [...]

vii About This Manual Purpose This manual discusses the features of the notebook and tells how to use and configure it. This manual, along with the online help, should familiarize you with all aspects of the notebook computer. Manual Structure This manual consists of eight chapters and two appendices: Chapter 1, Getting Started , tells you how to g[...]

viii Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: C:setup , [Enabled] , etc. Represent text input by the user, default settings and recommended selections message displayed Denotes actual messages that appear on screen NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic WARNING Alerts you if damage m[...]

ix Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 1.1 Item Checklist ....................................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Taking Care of Your Computer .............................................................. 1-3 1.2.1 Notebook .................................................................................. 1-[...]

x 2.6 Storage ............................................................................................... 2-16 2.6.1 Hard Disk ................................................................................ 2-16 2.6.2 Internal Drive .......................................................................... 2-16 2.7 Ports ......................[...]

xi 4 Options 4.1 External Monitor .................................................................................... 4-2 4.2 External Keyboard ................................................................................. 4-3 4.3 External Keypad .................................................................................... 4-4 4.4 Extern[...]

xii 5.3 SafeOff ............................................................................................... 5-13 5.3.1 Uninstalling SafeOFF ............................................................. 5-13 5.4 Touchpad Driver ................................................................................. 5-14 5.4.1 Configuring the Touchpad .[...]

xiii 6.5 Power Management Settings ............................................................... 6-15 6.5.1 Power Management Mode ...................................................... 6-15 6.5.2 Display Standby Timer ............................................................ 6-16 6.5.3 Hard Disk Standby Timer ..................................[...]

xiv A Specifications B Address and Interrupt Tables B.1 System Memory Map ............................................................................ B-1 B.2 I/O Address Map ................................................................................... B-2 B.3 Interrupt Lev els .................................................................[...]

xv List of Figures 1-1 Write-protecting a 3.5-inch Diskette ...................................................... 1-8 2-1 Display .................................................................................................. 2-5 2-2 Indicator Light ....................................................................................... 2-6 2-3 [...]

xvi List of Tables 2-1 Indicator Status Descriptions ................................................................. 2-6 2-2 Lock Key Descriptions ........................................................................... 2-8 2-3 Using the Embedded Keypad ................................................................ 2-9 2-4 Windows 95 Key Des[...]

Getting Started 1- 1 Chapter 1 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the Extensa 610 notebook computer. Guaranteed and backed by Acer ’ s world-class support, you can be sure of top-notch performance with your new AcerNote. This chapter guides you through the first few steps on setting up your notebook computer.[...]

1- 2 User’s Manual 1.1 Item Checklist Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents. If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately. • Notebook computer • Accessory box • AC adapter • Battery pack • User ’ s manual • Other user documentation • System utilities • Third-party software a[...]

Getting Started 1- 3 1.2 Taking Care of Your Computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it. This section tells you how to care for the notebook. Also, re-read the important safety instructions at the beginning of this manual. 1.2.1 Notebook • Do not expose the notebook to direct sunlight. Do not place near sources of heat, suc[...]

1- 4 User’s Manual • Do not subject the notebook to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the notebook to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water on the notebook. • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock and vibration.[...]

Getting Started 1- 5 • Do not expose the notebook to dust and dirt. • Never place objects on top of the notebook to avoid damaging the notebook. • Never place the notebook on uneven surfaces.[...]

1- 6 User’s Manual 1.2.2 AC Adapter Here are some ways of taking care of your AC adapter. • Do not connect the adapter to any other device. • 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. • When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord i[...]

Getting Started 1- 7 1.2.4 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: •[...]

1- 8 User’s Manual • Write-protect your diskettes to prevent accidental erasure. To do this, slide the write-protect tab to the write-protect position. Figure 1-1 Write-protecting a 3.5-inch Diskette • When you put a label on a 3.5-inch diskette, make sure that the label is properly attached (flat on the surface) and within the labelling area[...]

Getting Started 1- 9 1.3 Connecting the Notebook After reading through the previous section, you are now ready to experience your new notebook. Connecting the notebook is as easy is 1-2-3. Inserting the Battery Pack Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment and slide the battery compartment cover in place. NiMH battery packs have pull lo[...]

1- 10 User’s Manual 1.4 Getting Help Online This user ’ s manual 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[...]

System Tour 2- 1 Chapter 2 System Tour This notebook combines high-performance, versatility, power management features and multimedia capabilities in a uniquely stylish and ergonomic design case. Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with your new power computing partner. This chapter gives an in-depth “ tour ” of the notebook ’ s [...]

2- 2 User’s Manual 2.1 Features The notebook was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of the notebook ’ s many features: Performance • High-end Pentium microprocessor • 64-bit main memory and external (L2) cache memory • Large LCD display and PCI local bus video with graphics acceleration • Internal CD-ROM drive or 3.5-in[...]

System Tour 2- 3 Human-centric Design and Ergonomics • Lightweight and slim • Sleek, smooth and stylish design • Full-sized keyboard • Wide and curved palm rest • Centrally-located touchpad pointing device Expansion • Cardbus PC card (formerly PCMCIA) slots (two type II/I or one type III) with ZV (Zoomed Video) port support • Upgradea[...]

2- 4 User’s Manual 2.2 Display The large graphics display offers excellent viewing, display quality and desktop performance graphics. The notebook supports two different display configurations — DSTN and TFT active matrix. Video Performance PCI local bus video with graphics accelerator and 1MB video RAM boost video performance. Simultaneous Dis[...]

System Tour 2- 5 Figure 2-1 Display To close the lid, fold it down gently until the display lid latch clicks into place. To avoid damaging the display, do not slam it when closing. Do not place any object on top of the notebook when the display is closed. Microswitch[...]

2- 6 User’s Manual 2.3 Indicator Light A two-way indicator light is found on the inside and outside of the display. Figure 2-2 Indicator Light This two-way indicator light allows you to see the notebook status when the display is open or closed. The indicator serves both as a power and battery- charging indicator. See Table 2-1. Table 2-1 Indicat[...]

System Tour 2- 7 2.4 Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys that includes an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows 95 keys and twelve function keys. 2.4.1 Keyboard Layout US UK Figure 2-3 Keyboard Layout[...]

2- 8 User’s Manual 2.4.2 Special Keys Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. See Table 2-2 for the lock key descriptions. Table 2-2 Lock Key Descriptions Lock Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Fn-NumLk When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is i[...]

System Tour 2- 9 Embedded Keypad The embedded keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small, encircled characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, the cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys. Table 2-3 tells how to use the embedded keypad. Table 2-3 Using th[...]

2- 10 User’s Manual Windows 95 Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows 95-specific functions. See Table 2-4. Table 2-4 Windows 95 Key Descriptions Key Description Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key performs special functions. Below are a few examples: • Windows + Tab Activate next Taskbar button • Windows + [...]

System Tour 2- 11 Hot Keys The notebook employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the notebook ’ s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS setup utility. Table 2-5 Hot Key List Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-Esc Hotkey Escape Exits the hotkey control. Fn-F1 ? Hotkey Help Displays the hotkey list[...]

2- 12 User’s Manual Table 2-5 Hot Key List (continued) Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F5 Volume Control Press the scale hotkeys ( Fn- → → , Fn- ← ← ) to increase and decrease the output level. Fn-F6 Setup Gains access to BIOS setup utility’s power management settings and system information reference screens. See section 6.5 and 6.[...]

System Tour 2- 13 2.4.3 Keyboard Ergonomics Located below the keyboard, the wide and curved palm rest gives you a place to rest your hands while you type. Figure 2-4 Palm Rest[...]

2- 14 User’s Manual 2.5 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is an PS/2-compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palm rest provides ample comfort and support. Figure 2-5 Touchpad The touchpad works with most mouse dr[...]

System Tour 2- 15 Touchpad Basics The following items teach you how to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. • 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[...]

2- 16 User’s Manual 2.6 Storage High-capacity storage comes in the form of a 2.5-inch Enhanced-IDE hard disk. The notebook also has either an internal 3.5-inch, 1.44MB floppy drive or an internal high-speed CD-ROM drive. 2.6.1 Hard Disk The hard disk module can be upgraded when you need more storage space. See section 4.9.2 for details. 2.6.2 Int[...]

System Tour 2- 17 External Floppy Drive To use the external floppy drive, simply connect one end of the floppy drive cable to the floppy drive port and the other end to the connector on the external floppy drive. The external floppy drive is hot-pluggable. You do not need to turn off the computer to connect and use the floppy drive.[...]

2- 18 User’s Manual 2.7 Ports Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your notebook computer as you would with a desktop PC. The ports are found on the rear panel; PC card slots are found on the left panel of the notebook. See Chapter 4 on how to connect external devices to the notebook. 2.7.1 Rear Ports 1 DC-in Port 6 Serial Port 2 Micr[...]

System Tour 2- 19 Table 2-7 describes these ports. Table 2-7 Port Descrip tions # Icon Port Connects to... 1 DC-in Port AC adapter and power outlet 2 Microphone-in Port External 3.5mm minijack condenser microphone 3 Line-in Port Line-in device (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman) 4 Line-out Port Line-out device (e.g., speakers, headphones) 5 Ext[...]

2- 20 User’s Manual 2.7.2 PC Card Slots There are two type II/I or one type III Cardbus PC Card slots found on the left panel of the notebook. These slots accept credit-card-sized cards that enhances the usability and expandability of the notebook. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilit[...]

System Tour 2- 21 Ejecting a Card Exit the application using the card, then follow these steps: Pull out the slot eject button of the slot where the card is inserted. Press the slot eject button to eject the card.[...]

2- 22 User’s Manual 2.8 Audio Standard notebook configuration includes 16-bit stereo audio with further enhancements that include a software wavetable for more accurate sound reproduction. Dual speakers found on both sides of the display hinge direct sound towards you which allows for excellent sound output. Figure 2-8 Built-in Speakers Besides t[...]

System Tour 2- 23 2.9 Securing your Notebook Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and a two-level password scheme. 2.9.1 Security Notch A security notch located on the rear panel of the notebook lets you connect a Kensington-compatible key-based computer security lock. Circle or wrap a computer security lock ca[...]

Power 3- 1 Chapter 3 Power The notebook operates on AC or battery power. This chapter contains the information you need to know to operate the notebook on battery power. It also includes information about the power management system.[...]

3- 2 User’s Manual 3.1 Battery Pack The notebook uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges. 3.1.1 Battery Pack Characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs Current Battery Technology Standards The notebook uses either a Lithium-Ion or Nickel Metal-Hydride (NiMH) battery pack. These battery type[...]

Power 3- 3 Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0ºC (32ºF) or above 60ºC (140ºF). This may adversely affect the battery pack. 3.1.2 Removing and Installing the Battery Pack Removing the Battery Pack Before removing the battery pack, make sure that you have an AC adapter connected to the notebook; otherwise turn off the notebook. Th[...]

3- 4 User’s Manual Installing the Battery Pack The following figure shows how to install the battery pack. Lithium-Ion Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment and slide in the battery compartment cover. Nickel-Metal Hydride Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment. Then slide in the battery compartment cover.[...]

Power 3- 5 3.1.3 Charging the Battery To charge the battery, place the battery pack inside the battery compartment and plug the AC adapter into the notebook and an electrical outlet. You can also purchase an optional external battery charger to charge the battery pack (see section 4.8.3 for details). Charging Modes The adapter has three charging mo[...]

3- 6 User’s Manual 3.1.4 Checki ng the Battery Level The notebook features battery-low warning signals that are both audible and visible. When the battery pack is low, the notebook emits warning beeps and the battery indicator flashes at regular intervals. Also, you can check the battery charge level using the onscreen battery gauge. Using the On[...]

Power 3- 7 • 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 from 10 to 30 degrees C. The higher the storage temperature, the faster the battery pack self- discharges. • The batteries can be re[...]

3- 8 User’s Manual Otherwise, the notebook enters standby mode. Connect the AC adapter or insert a charged battery pack into the notebook as soon as possible. Data is lost when notebook power is cut off during standby mode. Table 3-1 lists the recommended course of action when you encounter a battery-low condition. Table 3-1 Course of Action for [...]

Power 3- 9 3.2 Power Management This notebook has a built-in 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 [...]

3- 10 User’s Manual If the LCD backlight is too bright, the system automatically adjusts it to a manageable level; otherwise, the level stays the same. If you want a brighter picture, you can then adjust the brightness and contrast level using hotkeys ( Fn-F2 1 ). If you reconnect AC power to the system, the system automatically adjusts the LCD b[...]

Power 3- 11 In this situation, there are four ways to enter hibernation mode: • Press the sleep hot key Fn-F7 ( ) with System Sleep Mode set to [Hibernate] . • Set a value for the System Sleep Timer in Setup with System Sleep Mode set to [Hibernate] . If the waiting time specified by this time elapses without any system activity, the system goe[...]

3- 12 User’s Manual Standby Mode The notebook consumes very low power in standby mode. Data remain intact in the system memory until battery is drained. There are four ways to enter standby mode : • Press the sleep hot key Fn-F7 ( ) with System Sleep State set to [Standby] . • System Sleep Mode set to [Hibernate] but the reserved area made by[...]

Power 3- 13 To leave standby mode and return to normal mode : • Press any key • Move the active pointing device (internal or external, PS/2 or serial) • Resume Timer is set and matched • Opening the display cover • If an incoming PC card modem event occurs and the Modem Ring Resume On Indicator is enabled, the notebook returns to normal m[...]

3- 14 User’s Manual Windows 3.x To enable APM under the Windows environment, run Windows Setup and select MS-DOS System with APM as your computer type in the System Information menu. Refer to the Windows user’s guide for details. Windows 95 To enable APM under Windows 95, follow these steps: 1. Select the Start button, then Settings, then Contr[...]

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Options 4- 1 Chapter 4 Options Your notebook 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 notebook computer with ease. When connecting peripherals, read the manual included with the peripheral for operating instructions. [...]

4- 2 User’s Manual 4.1 External Monitor To show graphical effects on a larger display, open the port cover and connect an external monitor to the CRT port ( ). Read the monitor manual for additional instructions. Figure 4-1 Connecting an External Monitor Closing the notebook display puts the system into standby mode.[...]

Options 4- 3 4.2 External Keyboard This notebook 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 ( ). Figure 4-2 Connecting an External Keyboard[...]

4- 4 User’s Manual 4.3 External Keypad You can also use a 17-key numeric keypad for number-sensitive data entry applications. To connect the keypad, plug in the keypad connector to the PS/2 port ( ) at the rear of the notebook. Figure 4-3 Connecting an External Keypad[...]

Options 4- 5 4.4 External Pointing Device This notebook accepts either a PS/2-compatible or serial mouse or similar pointing device. 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 ( ). Figure 4-4 Connecting an External PS/2 Mouse If you us[...]

4- 6 User’s Manual 4.5 Printer This notebook supports both serial and parallel printers. For a serial printer, plug the printer cable into a serial port ( ). For a parallel printer, open the port cover and plug the printer cable into the parallel port ( ). See your printer manual for operating instructions. If the printer does not function, enter[...]

Options 4- 7 4.6 Audio Devices To connect audio devices, open the mini port cover and plug in an external microphone , a line-in device and amplified speakers or headphones to the microphone-in, line-in and line-out ports, respectively. Figure 4-7 Connecting Audio Devices 4.7 PC Cards The notebook has two Cardbus PC card slots that accommodate two [...]

4- 8 User’s Manual 4.8 Miscella neous Options 4.8.1 Additional Power Packs You can order spare batteries, AC adapter, and an external battery charger. Battery Pack It is good practice to have a spare battery around, especially when you travel. The NiMH and Li-Ion batteries, coupled with power management features, supply you with more power on-the[...]

Options 4- 9 2. Using a little force, slide the battery compartment cover over the battery until both the cover and the battery are firmly attached. See figure on the left. Detaching the Battery Compartment Cover Slightly pull up the battery compartment cover release latch and slide out the cover. AC Adapter The compact AC adapter charges your batt[...]

4- 10 User’s Manual External Battery Charger The external battery charger fully recharges your Nickel Metal-Hydride (NiMH) and/or Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery packs. Charging times for NiMH and Li-Ion are 2 hours and 4 to 5 hours, respectively. You can also use the external battery charger to discharge Nickel Metal- Hydride (NiMH) battery packs b[...]

Options 4- 11 Using the External Battery Charger Follow these steps: 1. Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the external battery charger. 3. Attach the battery pack to the battery charge connector. 4. If you are recharging a NiMH battery pack, press the discharge button (discharge LED lights up). When discharging c[...]

4- 12 User’s Manual 4.8.2 Cables Floppy Drive Cable The floppy drive cable connects your floppy drive to the notebook. This cable is supplied along with the floppy drive. Open the mini port cover of the notebook and connect one end of the floppy drive cable to the floppy drive port and the other end to the external floppy drive connector. PS/2 Y-[...]

Options 4- 13 File Transfer Cable You can use a file transfer cable to transfer data between the notebook and other computers. Connect the file transfer cable between the two computers and use your file transfer utility to perform the transfer. Figure 4-9 Using the File Transfer Cable[...]

4- 14 User’s Manual 4.9 Key Component Upgrades The notebook delivers superior power and performance. However, some users and the applications they use may demand more. This notebook allows you to upgrade your key components when you need increased performance. Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade. 4.9.1 [...]

Options 4- 15 Table 4-1 Memory Configurations (continued) Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 8 MB 32 MB 40 MB 32 MB 16 MB 48 MB 16 MB 32 MB 48 MB 32 MB 32 MB 64 MB Installing Memory When installing memory, we recommend you seek the help of a qualified service technician. Improper installation may damage the memory module or the notebook, or cause a malfunc[...]

4- 16 User’s Manual 3. (1) Insert the memo ry module diagonally into the slot, then (2) gently press down the module until it clicks into place. 4. Replace the memory door and secure it with the screw. 5. Turn on the notebook. After installing the memory modules, the system automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size during the P[...]

Options 4- 17 Use the blank spaces to record additional hard disks that will be available in the future.[...]

4- 18 User’s Manual Upgrading the Hard Disk Follow these steps to remove and install the hard disk. 1. Turn off the computer, then turn the computer over on its base. 2. Remove the screw that secures the hard disk door, then (1) slide out and (2) pull out the hard disk door. 3. Pull out the hard disk using the pull tab. 4. Insert the replacement [...]

Software 5- 1 Chapter 5 Software The notebook comes pre-loaded with software and system utilities. This chapter discusses these system utilities 1 , their features and functions. 1 System utilities may differ according to system configuration.[...]

5- 2 User’s Manual 5.1 System Software The notebook comes preloaded with the following software: • Windows 95 1 • System utilities and application software 2 • Sleep Manager hibernation utility • SafeOff utility • Touchpad driver • Display drivers • Audio drivers • Other third-party application drivers and software Accessing the A[...]

Software 5- 3 5.2 Sleep Manager Notebooks usually feature built-in power-saving functions. In addition to the normal standby mode for power-saving, this notebook is also capable of a power management feature called hibernation mode. When a hibernation event occurs, this built-in function saves all the system’s current status onto your hard disk i[...]

5- 4 User’s Manual The Sleep Manager displays below:[...]

Software 5- 5 Table 5-1 Sleep Manager Window Items Item Description Buttons Click to access the Sleep Manager functions Current Setting Displays the drive and size of the current reserved space created by Sleep Manager. On Board Information Displays the different areas of system memory and their respective sizes. These system resources need to be s[...]

5- 6 User’s Manual 5.2.2 Sleep Manager Functions Create The main purpose of Sleep Manager is to find and reserve a contiguous area on the hard disk. The user can allocate the space themselves by using the ‘Create’ function on the Sleep Manager utility. Once a hibernation event occurs, the system will enter the hibernation mode. If the user di[...]

Software 5- 7 Sleep Manager automatically checks the system configuration and displays the recommended size. The drive where the space will be created is defined by the system and will be the first available logical drive which has the requested contiguous free disk space on it. The recommended size is the minimum size needed to save the current sy[...]

5- 8 User’s Manual Another possible reason is that the hard disk has enough free space, but this free space exists as small fragments. The free disk space that Sleep Manager requires needs to be contiguous. To solve this problem, the user can use tools such as SpeedDisk (Norton Utilities) or Disk Defragmenter (Windows 95) to compact these free di[...]

Software 5- 9 Exit The user can exit Sleep Manager by selecting the Exit button. Sleep Manager will then quit and disable the for capability of auto-adjusting the reserved space size. Disconnecting this feature is NOT recommended. 5.2.3 Running Sleep Manager Once Sleep Manager is installed on the disk, the system automatically loads this utility ev[...]

5- 10 User’s Manual 5.2.4 Sleep Manager Troubleshooting Tips The following are the error messages with their corresponding solutions: 1. BIOS not compliant with Sleep Manager. Sleep Manager can only run on notebooks with a BIOS compatible with this computer. 2. This machine does not have a power management unit. You cannot run Sleep Manager witho[...]

Software 5- 11 5.2.5 Uninstalling Sleep Manager Uninstalling Sleep Manager will delete all files and all system information for Sleep Manager, it loses the capability of auto-adjusting the reserved space size for the system configuration changes or modifications, though hibernation feature still functions To uninstall Sleep Manager from the Windows[...]

5- 12 User’s Manual 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the uninstallation program. Do not deactivate or uninstall Sleep Manager and do not remove or delete the hibernation file. Otherwise, the function will not work — the notebook will only enter standby mode and not hibernation mode.[...]

Software 5- 13 5.3 SafeOff The SafeOFF provides protection from accidental power off. If you accidentally press the power switch, a dialog box pops up for confirmation. • If you select No , the dialog closes and the system does not power off. • If you select Yes , SafeOFF will request Windows 95 to shutdown the computer. Opened files can be sav[...]

5- 14 User’s Manual 5.4 Touchpad Driver The touchpad works with most mouse drivers, but the touchpad driver supports special functions that work uniquely with the touchpad. The touchpad driver enhances the Mouse dialog box to include these special features. 5.4.1 Configuring the Touchpad Follow these steps to configure the touchpad: 1. Click on t[...]

Setup 6- 1 Chapter 6 Setup The notebook has a BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) setup utility that allows you to configure the notebook and its hardware settings. This chapter tells how to use this utility and describes each parameter item in the setup screens.[...]

6- 2 User’s Manual 6.1 When to Use the BIOS Utility The notebook is already correctly configured for you and you do not need to run the BIOS Utility. If you make any changes to the notebook or you receive an Equipment Configuration Error message after you turn on the notebook, you need to run the BIOS Utility. Run the BIOS Utility also if you wan[...]

Setup 6- 3 6.2 Entering the BIOS Utility Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS Utility. The BIOS Utility main screen displays. BIOS Utility Basic System Settings System Security Power Management Settings Load Setup Default Settings ↑↓ =Move Highlight Bar, ↵ =Select, Esc=Exit There are four main menu items: • Basic System Settings • Syste[...]

6- 4 User’s Manual BIOS Utility Notes • From the main menu, press ↑ ↑ , ↓ ↓ , ← ← or → → to move from one menu item to another and press Enter to enter the selected menu. • When accessing multi-page sections, press PgDn and PgUp to go through the pages. • Parameters displayed in low brightness (grayed-out) are not user- conf[...]

Setup 6- 5 6.3 B asic System Settings Basic System Settings Date ----------------------- [Dec 06,1996] Time ----------------------- [10:00:00] Floppy Disk A -------------- [1.44 MB 3.5-inch] Floppy Disk B -------------- [ None ] Cylinder Head Sector Hard Disk (1160 MB) -------- [Auto] 787 32 63 Large Hard Disk Capacity --- [Enabled] Memory Test ---[...]

6- 6 User’s Manual 6.3.3 Hard Disk Drive The default setting for Hard Disk is [Auto] . With this setting, the BIOS automatically detects your drive parameters. You can also opt to key in your drive parameters by setting this parameter to [User] . To determine your drive parameters, look at the data on the label pasted on your hard disk drive (or [...]

Setup 6- 7 Table 6-1 Display Device Settings Setting Description Auto (default) If an external display is present, the notebook uses the external display; otherwise, the LCD is the display device. Both The notebook uses the external display and LCD simultaneously. 6.3.7 Quiet Boot In Quiet Boot mode, the notebook does not display POST messages on y[...]

6- 8 User’s Manual 6.4 System Security System Security Disk Drive Control Floppy Disk Drive ------------- [Normal] Hard Disk Drive --------------- [Normal] System Boot Drive ------------- [Drive A Then C] CD-ROM Bootable --------------- [Disabled] On Board Communication Ports Serial Port 1 Base Address ---- [3F8h(IRQ 4)] Parallel Port Base Addres[...]

Setup 6- 9 6.4.2 Hard Disk Drive Control This parameter allows you to enable or disable the read/write functions of the hard disk drive. The following table summarizes the available options. Table 6-3 Hard Disk Drive Control Settings Setting Description Normal (default) Hard disk drive functions normally Write Protect Boot Sector Disables the hard [...]

6- 10 User’s Manual An installed PCMCIA bootable card overrides the System Boot Drive setting. The notebook supports SRAM card boot. 6.4.4 CD-ROM Bootable When enabled the notebook checks the CD-ROM drive first and boots from there, if possible, before checking the System Boot Drive control setting. There are two image types/formats for CD-ROMs -[...]

Setup 6- 11 6.4.5 Serial Port 1 Base Address The serial port can accommodate a modem, serial mouse, serial printer, or other serial devices. The default setting for the serial port base address is 3F8h(IRQ 4) 1 . Other options include: • 2F8h(IRQ 3) • 3E8h(IRQ 4) • 2E8h(IRQ 3) • Disabled Make sure the serial port base address does not confl[...]

6- 12 User’s Manual 6.4.7 Parallel Port Operation Mode The parallel port supports four operation modes: • Standard and Bidirectional • Extended Capabilities Port(ECP) • Standard and Unidirectional • Enhanced Parallel Port(EPP) ECP or Extended Capabilities Port supports a 16-byte FIFO (first in, first out) which can be accessed by host DMA[...]

Setup 6- 13 6.4.8 Passwords Two passwords are implemented in this notebook. The Setup Password prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS Utility, while the Power On Password prevents unauthorized access to the notebook during boot-up and resume from hibernation. Setting a Password To set a password, select the desired password (Setup and Power On) t[...]

6- 14 User’s Manual Removing a Password To remove a password, select the desired password (Setup and Power On) to remove and press ← ← or → → to set it to [None] . 6.4.9 CardBus Support The notebook comes pre-installed with a Windows 95 version which has built-in support for CardBus. In this case, CardBus Support is set to [Enabled] . If [...]

Setup 6- 15 6.5 Power Management Settings Besides accessing this screen from POST ( F2 ), you can also press Fn-F6 during runtime (system operation) to access this section of the BIOS Utility. Power Management Settings Power Management Mode ------------- [Enabled] Display Standby Timer ------------- [ 1] Minute(s) Hard Disk Standby Timer ----------[...]

6- 16 User’s Manual 6.5.2 Display Standby Timer The notebook shuts off the LCD backlight and turns off the CRT video as well, if there is no activity from the keyboard or external PS/2 mouse within the period specified by this timer. To turn the display back on, press a key or move the mouse. The valid values for this timer range from 1 to 15 min[...]

Setup 6- 17 6.5.6 System Resume Timer Mode When enabled, the notebook resumes from standby mode at the specified Resume Date and Resume Time parameter settings. When the notebook is in hibernation mode, it cannot resume when this parameter is enabled. 6.5.7 System Resume Date and Time The Resume Date and Resume Time parameters let you set the date [...]

6- 18 User’s Manual 6.5.9 Battery-low Warning Beep This parameter allows you to enable or disable the warning beep generated by the notebook when a battery-low condition occurs. The default setting is [Enabled] . 6.5.10 Slee p Upon Battery-low This parameter enables the notebook to enter standby or hibernation mode when a battery-low condition ta[...]

Setup 6- 19 6.6 System Information Reference If you access the BIOS Utility during runtime ( Fn-F6 ), pressing PgDn after the Power Management Settings screen displays a summary of your notebook’s components and settings. System Information Reference CPU ID : Pentium Internal Cache : 16KB, Enabled CPU Clock : 133 MHz External Cache : 256KB, Enabl[...]

6- 20 User’s Manual Table 6-6 System Status Descriptions Item Description CPU ID Shows the processor type CPU Clock Shows the processor speed System memory Shows the total system memory Video memory Shows the total video memory Floppy Disk A Shows the floppy drive A type Security Shows floppy drive A security setting Floppy Disk B Shows the flopp[...]

Setup 6- 21 6.7 Load Setup Default Settings Selecting this option allows you to load all the default settings. The default settings are the values initially stored in CMOS RAM intended to provide high performance. If in the future, you change these settings, you can load the default settings again by selecting this option. When you select this opti[...]

Traveling with the Notebook 7- 1 Chapter 7 Traveling with the Notebook This chapter tells you what to do when traveling with the notebook. This chapter also includes a list of Acer ’ s worldwide offices and contact information.[...]

7- 2 User ’ s Manual 7.1 Traveling Preparations Follow these steps to prepare the notebook for travel: 1. Make diskette copies of important files on the hard disk. 2. Turn off the notebook and all peripherals. 3. Make sure the display lid is properly closed. The display lid latch must be secure. 4. Disconnect the AC adapter and all peripherals. 5[...]

Traveling with the Notebook 7- 3 7.2 International Traveler’s Warranty Your notebook 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. Simply fill up and return the ITW application form to avail of thi[...]

7- 4 User ’ s Manual Acer Scandinavia A/S (ACD) Kongevejen 62A 3460 Birkerod, Denmark Tel: 45-45-821-000 Fax: 45-45-821-072 Acer Computer GmbH (ACG) Kornkamp 4 22923 Ahrensburg, Germany Tel: 49-4102-4880 Fax: 49-4102-488-101 Acer Italy s.r.l. (AAI) Via Cassanese 210 Segrate, Milan, Italy Tel: 39-2-2692-2565 Fax: 39-2-2692-1021 Acer U.K. Ltd. (AIL[...]

Traveling with the Notebook 7- 5 Acer Computer (M.E) Ltd. (AME) P.O Box 16951, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: 971-4-836-663 Fax: 971-4-836-464 Acer Japan Corporation (AJC) 5F Sumitomo Gotanda Bldg. 7-1-1 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku Tokyo 141, Japan Tel: 81-3-5434-7373 Fax: 81-3-5434-7533 Acer Korea Customer Service Center #534 Najin Bldg. 1-1 Han[...]

7- 6 User ’ s Manual 7.3 Worldwide Support 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. World Headquarters Acer Incorporated 156 Min Sheng E. Rd. Sec. 3, 6F Taipei, Taiwan 105 R.O.C. Telephone: 886-2-545-5288 Facsimile: 886-2-545-5308 http://www.ace[...]

Traveling with the Notebook 7- 7 Acer Market Services, Ltd. Science & Technology Trade Center 4th Area, 3F Rm 329 37 Bai Shi Qiao Rd., Haidian Dist. Beijing, People's Republic of China Telephone: 86-10-6847-2233 Facsimile: 86-10-6847-1101 Acer Sales & Services Sdn. Bhd. Level 17 Menara Lion 165 Jalan Ampang 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia[...]

7- 8 User ’ s Manual Acer Computer Finland Oy Pihatörmä 1A 02240 Espoo, Finland Telephone: 358-9-855-0155 Facsimile: 358-9-855-0166 Acer Computer France S.A.R.L. Paris Nord II 165 avenue du Bois de la Pie B.P. 40005 95911 Roissy Charles de Gaulle Cedex Telephone: 33-1-4817-4040 Facsimile: 33-1-4817-4089 Acer Computer GmbH Kornkamp 4 22923 Ahren[...]

Traveling with the Notebook 7- 9 Acer America/Midwest Farmington Hills, MI Telephone: 1 (810) 471-2451 Facsimile: 1 (810) 471-2451 Acer America/South Central 5025 Arapaho Rd., #250 Dallas, TX 75248, USA Telephone: 1 (214) 661-2093 Facsimile: 1 (214) 661-9665 Acer America/Southeast 3675 Crestwood Pkwy., Suite 400 Duluth, GA 30136, USA Telephone: 1 ([...]

7- 10 User ’ s Manual Acer Perú S.A. Calle Paz Soldán 170 Of. 502-503 San Isidro, Lima, Perú Telephone: (511) 442-3505 Fax: (511) 441-2592 Acer de Venezuela Calle TIUNA Edificio ACER (Antiguo Edif. Tiuna Films) Boleita, Norte Caracas, Venezuela Telephone: (582) 232-3341 Facsimile: (582) 232-8277 Acer Computec Latino América, S.A. de C.V. Berr[...]

Troubleshooting 8- 1 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting This chapter tells 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 system. Do not attempt to open the system by yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.[...]

8- 2 User’s Manual 8.1 Q & A Q & A lists possible situations that may arise during the use of your notebook, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. Q: I prefer using an external keyboard and mouse, but both have PS/2 connectors and there is only one PS/2 port on the notebook. How do I connect them to the notebook at the [...]

Troubleshooting 8- 3 Q: Nothing appears on the screen. A: The notebook’s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power. Just press any key to turn the display back on. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on, two things might be the cause: • The contrast and/or brightness level might be too low. Press Fn-F2 ([...]

8- 4 User’s Manual Q: The printer does not work. A: Do the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and it is turned on. • Make sure the printer cable is connected securely to the notebook’s parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer. • Press Fn-F6 ( ) to enter Setup, then press PgDn to see the S[...]

Troubleshooting 8- 5 8.2 Error Messages If you receive an error message, note the message and take corrective action. Table 8-1 lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action. Table 8-1 POST Error Messages Error Message Corrective Action CMOS Battery Bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service cen[...]

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Troubleshooting 8- 7 Table 8-1 POST Error Messages (continued) Error Message Corrective Action Memory Size Mismatch Enter and then exit the System Configuration Setup in the Setup utility (pressing F2 during POST). Missing operating system Correct the HDD type and reboot. See the specification label pasted on the back side of the notebook or attach[...]

Specifications A- 1 Appendix A Specifications Item Standard Optional Microprocessor 120-/133-/150-MHz Pentium ® processor or 133/150MHz Pentium ® processor with MMX™ technology Memory Main / system External cache 8MB / 16MB Dual 64-bit memory banks 256KB Expandable to 64MB using 8, 16 and 32MB soDIMMs Flash ROM BIOS 256KB Data storage devices C[...]

A- 2 User’s Manual Item Standard Optional Video PCI local bus video with graphics accelerator 1MB video RAM Audio 16-bit stereo audio with software wavetable Built-in dual speakers; separate audio ports Keyboard and pointing device 84-/85-/88-key with Windows 95 keys Touchpad (centrally-located on palmrest) 101-/102-key, PS/2- compatible keyboard[...]

Specifications A- 3 Item Standard Optional I/O ports (continued) Three 3.5mm minijacks for mic-in line-in line-out audio devices Microphone Audio CD player or Walkman Speakers or headphones Operating system Windows 95 Windows NT, OS/2 Warp Weight FDD model CD-ROM model (includes battery) 2.65 kg. (5.84 lbs.) 2.8 kg. (6.2 lbs.) Dimensions (main foot[...]

Address and Interrupt Tables B- 1 Appendix B Address and Interrupt Tables B.1 System Memory Map Address Range Definition Function 000000 - 09FFFF 640 KB memory Base memory 0A0000 - 0BFFFF 128 KB video RAM Reserved for graphics display buffer 0C0000 - 0CBFFF Video BIOS Video BIOS 0E0000 - 0EFFFF 0F0000 - 0FFFFF 128 KB system BIOS System BIOS System [...]

B- 2 User’s Manual B.2 I/O Address Map Address Range Device 000 - 00F 020 - 021 040 - 043 048 - 04B 060 - 064 070 - 071 080 - 08F 0A0 - 0A1 0C0 - 0DF 170 - 177 178, 17A 1F0 - 1F7 3F6, 3F7 220 - 22F, 240 - 24F 300 - 301, 330 - 331 370 - 371, 388 - 38F 530 - 537, E80 - E87 278 - 27F 2E8 - 2EF 2F8 - 2FF 378, 37A 3BC - 3BE 3B4, 3B5, 3BA 3C0 - 3C5 3C6[...]

Address and Interrupt Tables B- 3 B.3 Interrupt Levels Priority Interrupt Number Interrupt Source 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 SMI NMI IRQ 0 IRQ 1 IRQ 2 IRQ 8 IRQ 9 IRQ 10 IRQ 11 IRQ 12 IRQ 13 IRQ 14 IRQ 15 IRQ 3 IRQ 4 IRQ 5 IRQ 6 IRQ 7 Power management unit Parity error detected, I/O channel error Interval timer, counter 0 output Keyb[...]

B- 4 User’s Manual B.4 DMA Channels Controller Channel Address Function 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0087 0083 0081 0082 Cascade 008B 0089 008A Audio (option) / ECP (option) Audio Diskette Audio (option) / ECP (option) Cascade - Spare -[...]

Index I- 1 Index A about this manual manual conventions, viii manual structure, vii purpose, vii AC adapter connecting, 1-9 taking care of, 1-6 address and interrupt tables, B-1 Advanced Power Management (APM), 3-13 DOS, 3-13 Windows 3.x, 3-14 Windows 95, 3-14 applications, accessing, 5-2 audio, 2-22 audio devices, attaching, 4-7 B battery low warn[...]

I- 2 User’s Manual F FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), 8-2 features, 2-2 design and ergonomics, 2-3 expansion, 2-3 multimedia, 2-2 performance, 2-2 H hard disk list of hard disks, 4-16 upgrading, 4-17 help online, accessing, 1-10 online, web, 1-10 hibernation mode entering, 3-11 exiting, 3-11 hot keys, 2-11 activating and using, 2-12 exiting pop-[...]

Index I- 3 accessing, 5-3 functions, 5-6 running, 5-9 troubleshooting, 5-10 uninstalling, 5-11 sleep mode setting using BIOS Utility, 6-16 specifications, A-1 standby mode entering, 3-12 exiting, 3-13 startup sequence setting using BIOS Utility, 6-9 status indicator location, 2-6 description, 2-6 support worldwide offices, 7-6 to 7-10 system inform[...]