Acer 510 Series manual

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Copyright © 1999 Acer Incorpora ted All Rights Reser ved — Printed in T aiw an Changes may be made periodically to the infor mation 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 [...]

T able of Contents iii Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv Connecting the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi Getting Help Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii Suppor[...]

T able of Contents iv Traveling Internationally with the Computer . . . . . . 69 Chapter 5 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Sleep Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Notebook Manager . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

v 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 har mful inter ference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not insta[...]

Notices vi 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[...]

Notices vii Y our telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could af fect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnect th[...]

Notices viii Impor tant Safety Instr uctions 1. Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. 2. Follow all war nings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet befor e cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not use th[...]

Notices ix 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 dangero[...]

Notices x 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 SP T -2, rated 7A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters). 510.book : 510-NOT.fm Page x Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM[...]

Notices xi Laser Compliance Statement The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive in this computer is a laser product. The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive’s classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. A VOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERA TTENTION: RADIATIO[...]

Notices xii Lithium-Ion Batter y Statement The following statement refers to the inter nal lithium-ion battery that powers the computer’s clock. 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 in[...]

Notices xiii Y ear 2000 Compliance Statement The T ravelMate 510 series notebook computer is Y ear 2000- compliant and carries the “NSTL Hardware Tested Y ear 2000 Compliant” logo. This model has been tested both by Acer’s inter nal test labs and NSTL using NSTL’s YMARK2000 certification test. These tests certify that this model will succes[...]

Notices xiv Modem Notice This equipment has been approved to [Council Division 98/ 482/EC - “CTR 21”] for pan-European single ter minal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However , due to dif ferences between the individual PSTNs provided in dif ferent countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional a[...]

xv This manual describes features of the T ravelMate 510 series notebook computers. The T ravelMate series of computers incorporate such features as CardBus, 16-bit stereo audio, inter nal pointing device, Universal Serial Bus, and all-in- one media storage. The T ravelMate 510 series also has unique compact disc (CD) or digital video disc (DVD) pl[...]

Preface xvi Connecting the Computer Connecting the computer is as easy as 1-2-3. 1. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment, then slide the battery compartment cover in place. 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. Note: When using a b[...]

Preface xvii 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 tur n on the power . The POST (Power -On Self-Test) routine executes and Windows begins loading. Note: To tur n off the power , slide and hold the power switch for more than four seconds. If you a[...]

Preface xviii Getting Help Online This user’s guide provides clear and concise infor mation about the computer , so read it thor oughly. 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 [...]

Preface xix Suppor t Inf or mation Y our computer is backed by an Inter national T raveler’s W arranty (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 p[...]

Preface xx Care and Maintenance T aking Care of Y our Computer Y our computer will serve you well if you take care of it. T Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place near sources of heat, such as a radiator . T Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0ºC (32ºF) or above 50ºC (122ºF). T Do not subject the computer to m[...]

Preface xxi T 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. T aking Care of y our Batter y Pac k Here are some ways to take care of your batte[...]

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1 This computer combines high-per for mance, versatility, power management features and multimedia capabilities with a unique style and ergonomic design. W ork 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 Features . . .[...]

2 User’s Guide Securing your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Security Notch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 510.book : 510-1.fm Page 2 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM[...]

Fea tu r e s Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with y our Computer 3 Fea tu r e s This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features: Perf or mance T Pentium® II processor with 256 KB level 2 cache T Intel® Celeron™ processor with 128 KB level 2 cache T 64-bit main memory T Large LCD display and AGP video with 2[...]

Fe a t u r e s 4 User’s Guide countries) T USB (Universal Serial Bus) port Human-centric Design and Ergonomics T All-in-one design (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, FDD, HDD) T Lightweight and slim T Sleek, smooth and stylish design T Full-sized keyboard T Wide and curved palm rest T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device T CD or DVD player control Ex[...]

Display Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with y our Computer 5 Display The large graphics display of fers excellent viewing, display quality and desktop per for mance graphics. The computer supports two dif ferent display configurations — High Per for mance Addressing (HPA) or Thin-Film T ransistor (TF T). Video P erformance AGP video with 256-bit grap[...]

Display 6 User’s Guide Po wer Management The power management system incorporates an "automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically dims the LCD when the computer is powered by a battery pack to conserve battery power . See “Power Management” on page 40 for more infor mation on power management features. Opening and Closing the Disp[...]

Indicator s Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with y our Computer 7 Indicator s 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 1 P ower Lig[...]

Indicator s 8 User’s Guide 5 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activ ated. 6 Num Lock (Fn-F11) Lights when Numer ic Lock is activ ated. # Icon Function Description 510.book : 510-1.fm Page 8 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM[...]

K e yboard Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with y our Computer 9 K eyboar d The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Special K eys Lock K eys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and of f. Lock K ey Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alpha b[...]

Ke y b o a r d 10 User’s Guide Embedded Numeric Ke ypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right cor ner 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 Of f Numbe[...]

K e yboard Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with y our Computer 11 Windo ws K eys The keyboard has two keys that per for m Windows-specific functions. Key Descr iption Windows logo ke y Start button. Combinations with this key perf orm special functions. Below are a fe w examples: á + T ab (Activates next T askbar button) á + E (Explores My Computer) ?[...]

Ke y b o a r d 12 User’s Guide The Euro Symbol If your keyboard is in any of the following languages -- United States-Inter national, United Kingdom, French, Ger man, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish, Swiss Ger man, Swiss French, Czech, Belgian, Norwegian, Hungarian, Turkish, Swedish or Finnish -- you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard[...]

K e yboard Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with y our Computer 13 2. Open a text editor or word processor . 3. Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol.. Hotk eys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS setup utility. Note: The Alt Gr is onl[...]

Ke y b o a r d 14 User’s Guide Fn-F3 Standby Puts the computer in Standby mode. Press an y ke y to return. See “Standby Mode” on page 41 to learn more about Standby mode. Fn-F4 Hibernation/ Sleep Puts the computer in Hibernation/Sleep mode (if Sleep Manager , the hibernation utility , is installed, v alid and enabled). Press the pow er switch[...]

K e yboard Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with y our Computer 15 Activating Hotk eys When activating hotkeys, press and hold the first key Fn before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Fn-F8 Speaker on/ of f Tu rns the speakers on and of f; mutes the sound. Fn- n Contrast up Increases the screen contrast (a v ailable only for models with [...]

Ke y b o a r d 16 User’s Guide K eyboard Ergonomics 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. 510.book : 510-1.fm Page 16 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM[...]

T ouchpad Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with y our Computer 17 T ouchpad The built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible pointing device that senses movement on its sur face. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the sur face of the touchpad. The central location on the palm rest provides optimum comfort and support. T ouchpad Basics Th[...]

T ouchpad 18 User’s Guide Function Left Butto n Right Button Ta p Execute Click twice quickly T ap twice (at the sa me speed as double- clicking the mouse button) Select Clic k once T ap once Drag Click and hold, then use f inger to drag the cursor on the touchpad T ap twice (at the sa me speed as double- clicking the mouse button) and hold f ing[...]

Storage Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with y our Computer 19 Storage This computer supplies you with all-in-one media storage: T High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk T Standard ultra-slim inter nal 3.5-inch floppy drive T High-speed ultra-slim CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive Hard Disk The hard disk can be upgraded when you need more storage space. Consult you[...]

Storage 20 User’s Guide CD-R OM or D VD-R OM Dr ive A high-speed CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive gives you portable multimedia access. Ejecting the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Tray To eject the CD-ROM drive tray when the computer is tur ned on, press the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM eject button. Note: When power is off, you can eject the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive tray using t[...]

Por t s Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with y our Computer 21 Por t s Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. Front P or ts The front panel contains ports for exter nal audio connections. Note: See Chapter 3 on how to connect exter nal devices to the computer . # Icon Por t Connects to... 1 Speaker[...]

Por t s 22 User’s Guide Left P or t The Left panel contains port for fast infrared connections. # Icon Por t Connects to... 1 Infrared port Infr ared devices (e.g., infr ared printer s , IR-aware computers) 510.book : 510-1.fm Page 22 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM[...]

Por t s Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with y our Computer 23 Fast Infrar ed 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 . [...]

Por t s 24 User’s Guide Rear P or ts # Icon Por t Connects to... 1 DC-in jack AC adapter and power outlet 2 USB port USB devices (e.g., USB mouse) 3 PS/2 port PS/2-compatible devices (e.g., PS/2 ke yboard/mouse/ keypa d) 4 Serial por t Serial devices (e.g., serial mouse) 5 Par allel port Par allel devices (e.g., parallel printer) 6 P or t replica[...]

Por t s Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with y our Computer 25 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. Right Ports PC Card Slots There are two type II/I or one type III CardBus PC Card slots found on the ri[...]

Por t s 26 User’s Guide ZV (Zoomed Video) port 3 support allows your computer to support hardware MPEG in the for m of a ZV PC card. 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. [...]

Por t s Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with y our Computer 27 Press the slot eject button once to pop it out; then press it again to eject the PC Card. Fax/Data Modem The computer has a built-in fax/data modem (available in select countries). To use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. Caution: This mo[...]

28 User’s Guide A udio The standard computer configuration includes 16-bit high- fidelity stereo audio with further enhancements that include 3D sound for true audio immersion. Front dual speakers direct sound towards you to further enhance sound output. A sensitive microphone is located above the display screen. Besides the built-in speakers, th[...]

A udio Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with y our Computer 29 Playing Audio CDs This computer allows you to play audio (music) compact discs regardless of whether the computer is on or of f. Front panel controls provide smooth and easy operation. # Function Description 1 Previous T rack Jumps to the previous tr ack in the audio CD. 2 V olume Control Adj[...]

A udio 30 User’s Guide Play-now A udio To play audio CDs without tur ning on the computer , follow these steps: 1. Slide the power switch and release it to tur n on the audio CD player . The status LCD tur ns on. 2. Press the CD eject button to eject the CD-ROM drive tray. 3. Fir mly place an audio compact disc on the CD-ROM drive tray spindle un[...]

Secur ing y our Computer Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with y our Computer 31 Secur ing y our Computer Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and a two-level password scheme. Securi ty Notch A security notch located on the rear panel of the computer lets you connect a Kensington-compatible key-based computer securit[...]

Secur ing y our Computer 32 User’s Guide See “BIOS Utility” on page 91 for details. Setting a Password Y ou can set the password using: T Notebook Manager -- go to page 84. T BIOS Utility -- go to page 100. Important: Do not forget your password! If you forget your password, you need to contact your dealer . 510.book : 510-1.fm Page 32 Thursd[...]

33 The computer operates on AC or battery power . This chapter contains the infor mation you need to know to operate the computer on battery power . It also includes infor mation on how your computer manages and saves power . Contents Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Battery Pack Characteristics . . . . . [...]

Batter y P ack 34 User’s Guide Batter y P a c k The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges. Batter y P ac k Characteri stics The battery pack has the following characteristics: T Employs Current Battery Technology Standards The computer uses a Lithium-Ion battery pack which does not have the memory effect pr oblem of[...]

Batter y P ack Chapter 2 Operating on Ba tter y Pow er 35 3. Disconnect the adapter to use up the battery before recharging again. Y ou only need to do this once or twice 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[...]

Batter y P ack 36 User’s Guide Charg ing the Batter y To charge the battery, slide the battery pack into the battery bay and plug the AC adapter into the computer and an electrical outlet. Charg ing Modes The adapter has three charging modes: T Rapid mode The computer uses rapid charging when power is tur ned off and a powered AC adapter is conne[...]

Batter y P ack Chapter 2 Operating on Ba tter y Pow er 37 Checking the Battery Lev el The computer features battery-low war ning signals that are both audible and visible. When the battery pack is low, the computer emits war ning beeps and the battery indicator flashes at regular intervals. Also, you can check the battery charge level using the Win[...]

Batter y P ack 38 User’s Guide since the PC card draws extra power . See “Ejecting a Card” on page 26 T 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. T The batteries can be recha[...]

Batter y P ack Chapter 2 Operating on Ba tter y Pow er 39 infor m ation onto the har d disk. Otherwise, the computer enters Standby mode. The following table shows the recommended course of action to take when you encounter a battery-low condition. W ar ning: Connect the AC adapter to the computer as soon as possible. Data is lost when computer pow[...]

P o w er Management 40 User’s Guide P o w er Management This computer 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 a[...]

P o wer Management Chapter 2 Operating on Ba tter y Pow er 41 "Automatic Dim" F eature 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[...]

P o w er Management 42 User’s Guide The following signals indicate that the computer is in Standby mode: T The buzzer beeps (when the hotkey is pressed to enter into Standby mode) T The Standby indicator lights To leave Standby mode and retur n to nor mal mode: T Press any key T Move the active pointing device (inter nal or exter nal, PS/ 2 or se[...]

P o wer Management Chapter 2 Operating on Ba tter y Pow er 43 T If a battery low condition occurs and the Sleep Upon Battery-low parameter in Setup is set to [ENABLED] T Invoked by the operating system power -saving modes To exit Hiber nation mode, pr ess the power switch. The computer also resumes from Hiber nation mode if the resume timer is set [...]

P o w er Management 44 User’s Guide Adv anced Pow er 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 allow greater s[...]

45 Y our computer of fers 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. Y ou can purchase most of these and[...]

Exter nal Monitor 46 User’s Guide Exter nal Monitor To show graphical ef fects on a larger display, connect an exter nal monitor to the CR T port. Read the monitor manual for additional instructions. Using Dual Display Your computer takes advantage of Windows 98 multi- display capability, allowing you to expand your desktop to an exter nal displa[...]

Exter nal Monitor Chapter 3 Peripherals and Options 47 Enabling Dual Display To enable and set dual display options, follow these steps: 1. Click on Start, Settings.... , then Control Panel . 2. Double-click on Display . 3. Click on the Settings tab. The Display Properties window shows two display devices, labeled 1 and 2 . Typically, 1 would refer[...]

Exter nal K eyboard 48 User’s Guide Exter nal K eyboar d 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 exter nal keyboard. To connect an exter nal keyboard, plug the exter nal keyboard into the PS/2 connector . 510.book : 510-3.fm [...]

Exter nal K eypad Chapter 3 Peripherals and Options 49 Exter nal K eypad Y ou 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. 510.book : 510-3.fm Page 49 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM[...]

Exter nal Pointing De vice 50 User’s Guide Exter nal Po inting De vice This computer accepts either a PS/2-compatible or serial mouse or similar pointing device. Exter nal PS/2 Mouse The built-in touchpad works alter nately with an exter nal PS/2 mouse which is hot-pluggable. To use a PS/2- compatible mouse, simply plug it into the PS/2 port. Not[...]

Exter nal P ointing De vice Chapter 3 Peripherals and Options 51 External Ser ial Mouse If you use a serial mouse, plug it into the serial port. To enable the serial mouse, use the Add New Hardwar e tool in the Windows Control Panel. 510.book : 510-3.fm Page 51 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM[...]

Pr inter 52 User’s Guide Pr inter This computer supports both serial and parallel printers. For a serial printer , plug the printer cable into the serial port. For a parallel printer , plug the printer cable into the parallel port. See your printer manual for operating instructions. Note: If the printer does not function, enter Setup and verify t[...]

A udio De vices Chapter 3 Peripherals and Options 53 A udio De vices Audio devices are easy to connect with the audio ports accessible from the front of the computer . Y ou can plug an exter nal microphone into the microphone-in jack or an audio line-in device into the audio line-in jack. Amplified speakers or headphones connect to the speaker/ hea[...]

Por t R e p l i c a to r 54 User’s Guide P ort Replicator 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. With the port replicator , you can easily use external devices, such as an exter nal monitor ,[...]

PC Cards Chapter 3 Peripherals and Options 55 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 . 510.book : 510-3.fm Page 55 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM[...]

USB De vices 56 User’s Guide USB De vices 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. 510.book : 510-3[...]

Miscellaneous Options Chapter 3 Peripherals and Options 57 Miscellaneous Options Additional P ow er Pac ks Y ou can order spare batteries and an AC adapter . Batter y Pack It is a good practice to have a spare battery around, especially when you travel. The Lithium-Ion battery, coupled with the power management features of your computer , supplies [...]

Miscellaneous Options 58 User’s Guide 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 T ransfer Cable Besides using the infrared port, you can also transfer files between computers using a file transfer cable. Connect the file transfer cable between t[...]

K ey Component Upgrades Chapter 3 Peripherals and Options 59 K ey Component Upgrades Y our computer delivers superior power and per for mance. However , some users and the applications they use may demand more. This computer allows you to upgrade key components when you need increased per for mance. Memor y Upgrade Memory is upgradeable from 32 to [...]

K ey Component Upgrades 60 User’s Guide Installing Memor y Follow these steps to install memory: 1. Tur n of f the computer , unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then tur n the computer over to access its base. 2. Remove the screws from the memory door; then lift up and remove the memory door . 3. Insert the memory m[...]

K ey Component Upgrades Chapter 3 Peripherals and Options 61 4. Replace the memory door and secure it with the screws. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Hard Disk Upgrade It is possible to upgrade your hard disk with a higher capacity drive when you need more storage space. The computer uses a 12.7mm or 9.5m[...]

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63 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Preparing the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 What To Bring to Short Meeti[...]

Disconnecting from the Desktop 64 User’s Guide Disconnecting from the Desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from exter nal accessories: 1. Save your work in progress. 2. Shut down the operating system. 3. Tur n of f the computer . 4. Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter . 5. Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer , [...]

Mo ving Around Chapter 4 Moving with y our Computer 65 Mo ving Around when you are just moving within short distances, for example, from your office desk to a meeting r oom Preparing the Computer Before moving the computer , close and latch the display cover to place it in Standby mode. Y ou can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within t[...]

T aking the Computer Home 66 User’s Guide T aking the Computer Home when you are moving from your of fice 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 th[...]

T aking the Computer Home Chapter 4 Moving with y our Computer 67 T 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. T Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation. Allow the computer to retur n to roo[...]

T rav eling with the Computer 68 User’s Guide T rav eling with the Computer when you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building to a client’s of fice 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 s[...]

T rav eling Inter na tionally with the Computer Chapter 4 Moving with y our Computer 69 T rav eling Inter nationally with the Computer when you are moving fr om country to country Preparing the Computer Prepare the computer as you would nor mally prepare it for traveling. What T o Br ing with Y ou Bring the following items with you. T AC adapter T [...]

T rav eling Inter n ationally with the Computer 70 User’s Guide T 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. 510.book : 510-4.fm Page 70 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM[...]

71 This chapter discusses the important system utilities bundled with your computer . Contents System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Sleep Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Accessing the Sleep Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Sleep Manager Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

System Softw are 72 User’s Guide System Softw are The computer comes preloaded with the following software: T Windows operating system T DMI (Desktop Management Inter face)-compliant hardware BIOS utility T System utilities, drivers and application software Note: To access Windows software applications, click on the Start button and select the ap[...]

Sleep Manager Chapter 5 Software 73 Sleep Manager Most notebook computers feature built-in power -saving functions. This computer has two power management modes, Standby and Hiber nation. While Standby puts your computer into a light sleep state, Hiber nation shuts of f all power after saving the current state of your computer . The next time you s[...]

Sleep Manager 74 User’s Guide Accessing the Sleep Manager There are two ways to bring up the Sleep Manager . T On the Taskbar The computer automatically loads Sleep Manager every time you start Windows. Sleep Manager resides in the background and the Sleep Manager status icon appears on the taskbar . Double-click on the Sleep Manager status icon [...]

Sleep Manager Chapter 5 Software 75 The Sleep Manager displays the screen below: Item Description Buttons Click to access the Sleep Manager functions Current Setting Displays the drive and size of the current reser ved space created b y Sleep Manager . On Board Inf or mation Displays the dif ferent areas of system memory and their respective sizes.[...]

Sleep Manager 76 User’s Guide Sleep Manager Functions Create Sleep Manager automatically finds a contiguous area on your hard disk and creates the Hiber nation file in this space. Y ou can also per for m this function by clicking on the Cr eate button. When you click on the Cr eate button, a dialog box pops up: Select OK to automatically create t[...]

Sleep Manager Chapter 5 Software 77 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 [...]

Sleep Manager 78 User’s Guide 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, use tools such as Disk Defragmenter (Windows) to compact these free disk spaces. Then run Sleep Manager aga[...]

Sleep Manager Chapter 5 Software 79 Note: Do not deactivate (remove or exit) or uninstall Sleep Manager . Do not remove or delete the Hiber nation file. Hiber nation will not work without Sleep Manager and the Hiber nation file. 510.book : 510-5.fm Page 79 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM[...]

Notebook Manager 80 User’s Guide Notebook Manager The computer has a built-in system setup program called Notebook Manager . The W indows-based Notebook Manager allows you to set passwords, the startup sequence of the drives and power management settings. It also shows current hardware configurations. To start the Notebook Manager , press Fn-F2 o[...]

Notebook Manager Chapter 5 Software 81 To select a section, click on the tab of the section you want to view. Information Vie wer Infor mation Viewer summarizes and lists information about the specifications and settings of the dif ferent components of your computer . Note: Items in this table may differ slightly fr om the ones on-screen. Item Desc[...]

Notebook Manager 82 User’s Guide POST POST defines how the computer behaves during the Power - On Self-Test routines. CD-ROM or DV D - R O M Detects presence of the CD-ROM or D VD-ROM drive Serial P ort 1 Resource settings of serial por t 1 Par allel P ort Resource settings of the par allel port Internal Cache Detects presence and total amount of[...]

Notebook Manager Chapter 5 Software 83 This screen includes the following settings: T Enable ACPI OS Fast POST T Enable Quiet Boot. Select to hide POST startup messages, instead displaying the T ravelMate computer logo. T Enable hotkey beep. Select to enable the computer to emit a beep when a hotkey (or key combination) is pressed. Boot Sequence Bo[...]

Notebook Manager 84 User’s Guide for a bootable CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive and boots from there. If no bootable CD is present, the computer boots from the hard disk. T IDE Hard Drive. The computer boots directly from the hard drive. Make your selection and click on Apply to activate the setting. P assw ord Password is used to set, modi[...]

Notebook Manager Chapter 5 Software 85 Setting the Po wer -On Passw ord To set the Power -On Password, follow these steps: 1. Click on the Change Power -On Password button. The following dialog box displays: 2. Click on the Enable Power -On Password checkbox. 3. Click in the New Password textbox and type in up to seven alphanumeric characters (A-Z,[...]

Notebook Manager 86 User’s Guide Setting the Setup Passw ord To set the Setup password, follow these steps: 1. Click on the Change Setup Password button. 2. Click on the Enable Setup 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 Setup password. 4. [...]

Notebook Manager Chapter 5 Software 87 Po wer Management Power Management is used to set various settings related to power management. Below are the screen shots of Windows 95, and Windows 98. 510.book : 510-5.fm Page 87 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM[...]

Notebook Manager 88 User’s Guide This includes the following power -saving-related features: T Enable battery low war ning beep. Select to allow the computer to give of f war ning beeps when the computer runs low on battery. T Enable sleep upon battery low. Select to allow the computer to enter Standby or Hiber nation mode when the computer runs [...]

Notebook Manager Chapter 5 Software 89 Display Device Display Device is used to control various settings related to the display device(s), such as the display brightness/ contrast levels. The items in this screen include: T Boot Display Device. Sets the default display device on boot-up. T Switching display device. Sets the current display device. [...]

Notebook Manager 90 User’s Guide 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 or move to the left to decrease the setting. Y ou can also click on the item and use the cursor keys to set the desired [...]

BIOS Utility Chapter 5 Software 91 BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration pr og ram built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Ouput System). Y our computer is already pr operly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However , if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Plea[...]

BIOS Utility 92 User’s Guide parameters. T Press the cursor left/right keys ( o m to change the value of a parameter . T Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to retur n to the main menu. System Information The System Infor mation screen displays a summary of your computer hardware infor mation. The following table describes the p[...]

BIOS Utility Chapter 5 Software 93 Floppy Disk Drive Shows the f lopp y disk drive type (1.44MB 3.5- inch). Hard Disk (MB) Sets the hard disk type. HDD Serial Number Shows the hard disk drive serial number . System with Shows the high-capacity disc drive installed. Options: CD ROM , or DVD ROM. System BIOS Ve r s i o n Shows the system BIOS version[...]

BIOS Utility 94 User’s Guide Basic System Configuration The Basic System Configuration screen contains parameters involving basic computer settings like date and time. The following table describes the parameters in the screen. . Parameter Description Date Sets the system date. Format: DDD MMM DD YYYY (day-of-the-week month day year) Time Sets th[...]

BIOS Utility Chapter 5 Software 95 Startup Configuration The Startup Configuration screen contains parameters that are related to computer startup. The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Par am et er Descr iption Boot Display Sets the display on boot-up. Wh[...]

BIOS Utility 96 User’s Guide Hotke y Beep When ena bled, the computer gives of f a beep when a hotkey (ke y combination is pressed). See “The Euro Symbol” on page 12 f or details on hotke ys. Options: Enabled or Disabled A CPI OS Fast Boot When set to enabled, the Quiet Boot and the PnP OS is disabled or inactive. Options: Enabled or Disabled[...]

BIOS Utility Chapter 5 Software 97 Onboard Devices Conf igura tion The Onboard Devices Configuration screen contains parameter settings for your hardware connection devices. The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Hard Disk Ena bles boot-up from the hard dis[...]

BIOS Utility 98 User’s Guide IRQ Sets the interrupt request of the ser ial por t. Options: 4 or 11 Infrared P ort Enables or disables the infrared port. Options: Disabled or Enabled Base Address Sets the I/O address of the infrared port. Options: 2F8 , 3F8, 3E8 or 2E8 IRQ Sets the interrupt request o f the infrared port. Options: 3 or 10 DMA Chan[...]

BIOS Utility Chapter 5 Software 99 System Security The System Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Par am et er Descr iption Setup Passw ord When set,[...]

BIOS Utility 100 User’s Guide Setting a Passw ord Follow these steps: 1. Use the n and p keys to highlight a password parameter (Setup, Power -on, or Hard Disk) and press the Enter key. The password box appears: 2. Type a password. The password may consist of up to seven alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). 3. Press Enter . The retype passwor[...]

BIOS Utility Chapter 5 Software 101 6. Press Esc . The following dialog box appears. 7. Select Ye s and press Enter to save the password and exit the BIOS Utility. Chang ing a Passw ord To change a password, follow the same steps used to set a password. Remo ving a Passw ord To remove a password, use the n and p keys to highlight a password paramet[...]

BIOS Utility 102 User’s Guide Passw ord Character Icon When typing the characters of the passw ord, the screen displays this icon f or each character instead of the actual passwor d character . Wrong P assw ord Icon If the wrong passw ord is entered, this icon will be displayed beside the wr ong passwor d. Successful Passw ord Entr y Icon If the [...]

BIOS Utility Chapter 5 Software 103 Po wer Management The Power Management screen contains parameters that are related to power -saving and power management. The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Par am et er Descr iption Advanced Po w e r Manage- ment Mod[...]

BIOS Utility 104 User’s Guide T ur n Of f Hard Disk Will “spin down” the hard disk after a set amount of inactivity on the disk interf ace. This timer will reset when activity occur s on any primar y disk interface, or secondary disk interf ace. Options: Nev er , 1, 2, 3 , 5,10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 Minutes System Standby The system will enter in[...]

BIOS Utility Chapter 5 Software 105 Load Default Settings When you select this menu item, the following dialog box displays: To load factory-default settings for all the parameters, select Ye s and press Enter . Otherwise, select No and press Enter . Batter y-low W ar ning Beep When enabled the system emits an audible warning beep when the unit is [...]

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107 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 Questi[...]

Frequently-Ask ed Questions 108 User’s Guide Frequently-Ask ed 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 slid the pow er switch and opened the display , but the computer does not star t or boot-up. Look at the Power indicator: T If it[...]

Frequently-Ask ed Questions Chapter 6 Tr oubleshooting 109 If pressing a key does not tur n the display back on, two things might be the cause: T The contrast and/or brightness level might be too low. Press Fn- n and Fn- p to adjust the contrast level (only for models with HPA LCDs). Press Fn- m and F n- o to adjust the brightness level. T The disp[...]

Frequently-Ask ed Questions 110 User’s Guide If headphones, earphones or exter nal speakers are connected to the line-out port on the computer’s front panel, the inter nal speakers automatically tur n of f. External microphone or audio line-in device does not w ork. Check the following: T Make sure the exter nal microphone is connected to the m[...]

Frequently-Ask ed Questions Chapter 6 Tr oubleshooting 111 The k eyboard does not respond. T ry attaching an exter nal keyboard to the PS/2 connector on the computer’s rear . If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the inter nal keyboard cable may be loose. The serial mouse does not work. Check the following: T Make su[...]

Frequently-Ask ed Questions 112 User’s Guide I w ant to set up my location to use the internal modem. To properly use your communications software (e.g., HyperTer minal), you need to set up your location: 1. Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click on the Modems icon. 2. Click on Dialing Properties and begin setting up your location. Refer[...]

Error Messages Chapter 6 Tr oubleshooting 113 Error 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. Error Messages Correctiv e Action CMOS Batter y Bad Contact yo ur dealer or an authorized se[...]

Error Messages 114 User’s Guide Insert system diskette and press <Enter> ke y to reboot Insert a system (boota ble) diskette in the f loppy drive (A:), then pr ess Enter to reboot. Ke yboard Error or No Ke yboard Connected Contact your dealer or an authorized ser vice center . Ke yboard Interf ace Error Contact y o ur dealer or an authorize[...]

Error Messages Chapter 6 Tr oubleshooting 115 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 “BIOS Utility” on page 91. RAM BIOS Bad Contact yo ur dealer or an authorized ser vice[...]

T roubleshooting Tips 116 User’s Guide T roubleshooting Tips The T ravelMate 510 series notebook computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems. In addition, this series of notebook computers ship with PC-Doctor , a power ful diagnostic tool, that helps you deter mine hardware conf[...]

Online Ser vices Chapter 6 Tr oubleshooting 117 If PC-Doctor does not report a system error , reinstall the software driver from the Recovery CD for the component you suspect has a problem. If you still have problems, you can access our online and inter net technical support services. Please see the following section for details. Online Ser vices T[...]

Online Ser vices 118 User’s Guide Name:_________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________ _______________________________________________ Telephone number:_____________________________ Machine and model type:_______________________ Serial number:_________________________________ Date of purchase:____________[...]

119 This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer . Microprocessor T Pentium® II processor with 256 KB level 2 cache T Intel Celeron™ processor with 128 KB level 2 cache Memor y T 32MB main memory expandable to 256 MB T Two 144-pin soDIMM sockets (SDRAM - Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) T 64-bit dual memory banks T 25[...]

Specifications 120 User’s Guide Aud i o T 16-bit stereo audio T 3-dimensional sound with built-in wavetable synthesizer T Play-now audio capability T Dual speakers T Sound Blaster Pro- and Windows Sound System- compatible T Separate audio ports for line-out, line-in and microphone-in devices K eyboard and Pointing De vice T 84-/85-/88-key Windows[...]

Specifi cations Appendix A Specifications 121 W eight and Dimensions T 3.1 kg (6.83 lb) T 308 x 257 x 44.5 mm (12.13 x 10.12 x 1.75 in) T emperature T Operating: 10°C ~ 35°C T Non-operating: -20°C ~ 60°C Humidity (non-condensing) T Operating: 20% ~ 80% RH T Non-operating: 20% ~ 80% RH System T Windows 95, 98 or NT operating system (optional) T [...]

Specifications 122 User’s Guide Options T 32-/64-/128-MB SDRAM memory upgrade module T PS/2 Y-cable T Full-function port replicator T Additional AC adapter and battery pack T Numeric keypad T File transfer cable 510.book : 510-a.fm Page 122 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM[...]

Inde x Index 123 A AC adapter caring for ,x x connecting ,x v i Advanced Power Management ,4 4 APM. See Advanced Power Management audio ,2 8 connecting externally ,5 3 controlling volume ,3 0 troubleshooting , 109-110 audio CD playing ,3 0 B battery installing ,x v i battery pack battery-low warning ,3 8 caring for ,x x i characteristics ,3 4 charg[...]

Inde x 124 User’s Guide features ,3 information ,8 1 moving around ,6 5 on indicator ,7 power management ,4 0 security ,3 1 setting up a home office ,6 7 taking home ,6 6 traveling internationally ,6 9 traveling on local trips ,6 8 troubleshooting , 107 turning on ,x v i i connections AC adapter ,x v i audio ,5 3 computer ,x v i file transfer cab[...]

Inde x Index 125 upgrading ,6 1 help Internet home page ,x v i i i online manual ,x v i i i technical support ,x i x Heuristic Power Management ,4 0 Hibernation mode , 42-43 conditions ,4 2 entering ,4 2 hotkey ,1 4 resuming from ,4 3 utility ,7 3 hotkeys ,1 3 HPM. See Heuristic Power Management I indicator lights ,7 infrared ,2 3 ITW. See warranty[...]

Inde x 126 User’s Guide PC Cards ,5 5 port replicator ,5 4 spare AC adapter ,5 7 spare battery ,5 7 P palm rest ,1 6 parallel port setting in BIOS Utility ,9 8 password ,3 1 changing in BIOS Utility ,1 0 1 removing in BIOS Utility ,1 0 1 setting in BIOS Utility ,1 0 0 setting in Notebook Manager ,8 5 - 8 6 types ,3 1 PC Card ,2 5 ejecting ,2 6 in[...]

Inde x Index 127 service when to call , xxi Sleep Manager ,7 3 software bundled ,7 2 speakers hotkey ,1 5 troubleshooting ,1 0 9 specifications ,1 1 9 Standby mode , 41-42 entering ,4 1 hotkey ,1 4 resuming from ,4 2 signals ,4 2 status indicator ,7 status indicators ,7 storage ,1 9 floppy drive ,1 9 hard disk ,1 9 support information ,x i x T time[...]