Acer 390 Series manual

Extensa™ 390 Series Notebook Computers User’s Guide 49.43A01.001 Printe d in T a iwa n[...]

Copyright © 1997 Ace r Incorporat e d All Rights Reserved — Prin ted in Taiwan Extensa™ 390 Series Notebook Computer User’s Guide Part No. 49.43A01.001 Original Issue: August 1997 First Revision: September 1997 Change s may be made peri odic ally to the in formation in this publication. Such cha nges will be incor porat ed in new editions of[...]

Notices iii FCC Notice This device has been tested and found to com ply with the lim its for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pr ovide r easonable pr otection a ga inst harmful i nterferen ce in a residen tial in stallati on. Thi s devic e generates, uses, a nd can radia t e r a dio f reque[...]

Notices iv Caution Changes or modif ica tions not expr essly a ppr oved by the manufa ctur er could void the user’s author ity, which is granted by the Federal Comm unica tions Com m ission, to operat e this computer. Use Conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this de[...]

Notices v Impor tant Safety Instr uctions 1. Read these instructions car ef ully. Sa ve these instr uctions for future referenc e. 2. Fol low al l warni ngs and i nstruc tion s marked on the produ ct. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or a erosol cleaner s. Use a dam p cloth for cleaning. 4. Do [...]

Notices vi 9. If an ex tensio n cord i s use d with th is produ ct, make su re that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere ratin g. Also , make sure that the total rating o f all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rati ng. 10. Never push objects [...]

Notices vii 13. Replace battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend. Use of another ba tter y may present a risk of fire or e xplos ion. Refe r battery replac ement to a qu alifie d serviceman. 14. Warning! Battery may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of in f ire. Keep awa y f r om children an[...]

Notices viii Lithium Batter y Statement CAUTION Danger of explosion if bat t er y is incor r ectly replaced. Replace only wit h the same or equivalent t ype recommended by th e manuf act urer. Discard used batter ies according to th e manuf act urer’s inst r uct ions. ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatter i - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagt ig håndt er ing. Udski[...]

Notices ix T aking Care of Y our Computer Your computer will ser ve you well if you take ca r e of it. Do not expose th e notebook to dire ct sunlight. D o not place near sources of heat , such as a radiator. Do not expose to temperatur es below 0ºC (32ºF) or above 50ºC (122ºF). Do not subject t h e notebook t o ma g n et ic fiel ds.[...]

Notices x Do not expose th e notebook to rain o r moistu re. Do not sp ill water or any liquid on t he not ebook. Do not subject t h e computer to heavy shock and vibration. Do not expose th e notebook to dust and di r t. Never place objects on top of th e n otebook t o avoi d damagin g the n ot ebook.[...]

Notices xi Never place the n ot ebook on uneven surfaces. T aking Care of Y our A C Ada pter and Batter y Pac k Here are some w ays of taki ng care of yo ur AC adapte r. Do not connect the adapter to a ny other device. Do not step on the power cord or pla ce hea vy objects on top of it. Carefu lly ro ute the power co rd and any c ables away from pe[...]

Notices xii Cleaning and Ser vicing 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 cleaner s. Contact your dea ler or see your service technicia n if any of the following occurs: Notebook has b[...]

Contents xiii Preface Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with Your Computer 1.1 Features....................................................... 1-2 1.2 Display ........................................................ 1-4 1.3 Indicators..................................................... 1-6 1.4 Keyboard.....................................................[...]

Contents xiv Chapter 3 Options 3.1 External Monitor .......................................... 3-2 3.2 External Keyboard........................................ 3-3 3.3 External Keypad ........................................... 3-4 3.4 External Pointing Device .............................. 3-5 3.5 Printer .........................................[...]

Contents xv 4.5 Traveling Internationally with the Computer ..................................................... 4-8 4.5.1 Preparing the Computer ................. 4-8 4.5.2 What To Bring with You ................. 4-8 4.5.3 Special Considerations ................... 4-9 Chapter 5 System Utilities 5.1 Sleep Manager ................................[...]

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Preface xvii This manual describes features of the Extensa™ 390 Series notebook computers. The Extensa series computers incorporate such features as CardBus, 16-bit stereo audio, Fast Infrared and internal pointing device. This manual should answer most of the questions you have about the day-to-day operation of your Extensa notebook computer. Us[...]

Preface xviii Connecting the Notebook Connecting the computer is as easy is 1-2-3. 1. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment and slide the battery compartment cover in place. The battery pack has a pull loop at the end for easy removal. Note: When using a battery pack for the first time, fully recharge the battery, then disconnect the[...]

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Preface xx Getting Help Online This user’s guide provides clear and concise information about the notebook, so read it thoroughly. To provide you with help when traveling, the notebook has a comprehensive online help. Accessing Online Help Follow these steps to access the online documentation: 1. Press the Windows logo button or Click on the Star[...]