Acer Extensa 710, User Manual

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Page 2: ...o part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Extensa Notebook Computer Model___________Serial No ____________Purchase Date_______________ Extensa is a trademark and a product of Acer Inc developed with Texas Instrum...

Page 3: ...omputer 29 Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power 31 Battery Pack 32 Heuristic Power Management 39 Chapter 3 Peripherals and Options 45 External Monitor 46 External Keyboard 47 External Keypad 48 External Pointing Device 49 Printer 51 Audio Devices 52 Mini Docking Station 53 PC Cards 54 USB Devices 55 Miscellaneous Options 56 Key Component Upgrades 58 Chapter 4 Moving with your Computer 63 Disconnec...

Page 4: ...nationally with the Computer 69 Chapter 5 Software 71 System Software 72 PhDISK 73 Notebook Manager 74 Setup Utility 83 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 97 Frequently Asked Questions 98 Error Messages 103 Appendix A Specifications 107 Index 111 ...

Page 5: ...mined by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the device and receiver 3 Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television...

Page 6: ...e following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notice Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Remarque à l intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de...

Page 7: ...not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided 7 This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of pow...

Page 8: ... exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition e If the product has been dropped or the...

Page 9: ...r type of power supply cord set provided in your accessories box for this unit It should be a detachable type UL listed CSA certified type SPT 2 rated 7A 125V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 15 feet 4 6 meters ...

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Page 13: ...ould answer most of the questions you have about the day to day operation of your Extensa notebook computer Use the Just for Starters instructions that came with your computer to get your computer running for the first time You should also take advantage of the online help files that are available with almost all of the programs shipped with your computer We hope you enjoy your Extensa computer Wi...

Page 14: ...t cover in place The battery pack has a pull loop at the end for easy removal 2 Connect one end of the AC adapter to the DC in port on the computer s rear panel and the other end to a properly grounded power outlet Note When using a battery pack for the first time fully recharge the battery then disconnect the adapter to use up the battery before recharging again You only need to do this once with...

Page 15: ...the display cover latch to the left to open the display Slide the power switch towards the rear of the computer then release it to turn on the power The POST Power On Self Test routine executes and Windows begins loading ...

Page 16: ...or more than four seconds If you are using Windows 95 or a higher version operating system we recommend that you use the Shutdown command to turn off the computer If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again wait at least two seconds before powering up ...

Page 17: ...these steps to access the online documentation 1 Press the Windows logo button or Click on the Start button 2 Select Programs 3 Click on Extensa Online The online help is easy to navigate with hypertext and hypergraphics Clear illustrations help describe notebook operation as well Getting Online If you are connected to the Internet and have World Wide Web access visit our home page http www acer c...

Page 18: ...offices worldwide For technical assistance and support in the United States and Canada you can call 1 800 816 2237 You can also contact a local dealer or distributor in the country you are traveling in for assistance To view support information follow these steps 1 Click on Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click on System 3 Click on Support Information Note Always have your ITW passport on ha...

Page 19: ...water or any liquid on the computer Do not subject the computer to heavy shock and vibration Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt Never place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer Never place the computer on uneven surfaces Taking Care of your AC Adapter Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter Do not connect the adapter to any other device Do not step on t...

Page 20: ...re removing or replacing batteries Do not tamper with batteries Keep them away from children Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if at all possible Cleaning and Servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Power off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Use a soft cloth moistened with water Do not use liquid or aerosol clea...

Page 21: ... the computer s many features Contents Features 3 Display 5 Indicators 7 Keyboard 9 Special Keys 9 Lock Keys 9 Embedded Numeric Keypad 10 Windows 95 Keys 11 Hot Keys 12 Keyboard Ergonomics 15 Touchpad 16 Touchpad Basics 16 Storage 18 Hard Disk 18 Floppy Drive 18 Media Bay 18 Ports 21 Left Ports 21 S Video 22 Fast Infrared 22 Rear Ports 23 Universal Serial Bus 22 Right Ports 25 Fax Data Modem 24 PC...

Page 22: ...2 User s Guide Securing your Computer 29 Security Notch 29 Passwords 29 ...

Page 23: ... 128 bit graphics acceleration Internal removable CD ROM drive media bay Internal 3 5 inch floppy drive High capacity Enhanced IDE removable hard disk Lithium Ion battery pack Heuristic power management system with standby and hibernation power saving modes Multimedia PCI based 16 bit high fidelity stereo audio with 3 D sound and wavetable synthesizer Built in dual speakers S video output Ultra sl...

Page 24: ...Full sized keyboard Wide and curved palm rest Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device Expansion CardBus PC card formerly PCMCIA slots two type II I or one type III with ZV Zoomed Video port support Mini docking station option for one step connect disconnect from peripherals Upgradeable memory and hard disk ...

Page 25: ...giving presentations If you prefer you can also connect an external monitor when giving presentations This computer supports simultaneous LCD and CRT display Simultaneous display allows you to control the presentation from your computer and at the same time face your audience With the built in S video output jack you can even connect other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for l...

Page 26: ...rve power when you close the display cover and turns it back on when you open the display cover To close the display cover fold it down gently until the display cover latch clicks into place Note If an external monitor is connected the computer turns off the display but does not enter standby mode when you close the display cover Caution To avoid damaging the display do not slam it when you close ...

Page 27: ...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 Power Lights when the computer is on Standby Lights when the computer enters Standby mode Media Activity Lights when the floppy drive hard disk or CD ROM drive or other media bay module is active Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged ...

Page 28: ...Indicators 8 User s Guide Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated Num Lock Lights when Numeric Lock is activated Icon Function Description ...

Page 29: ...Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock Fn F11 When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connect an external keypad Scroll Lock Fn F12 When Scroll Lock is on the screen m...

Page 30: ...red Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner Cursor control keys on embedded keypad Hold Shift while using cursor control keys Hold Fn while using cursor control keys Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad Type the letters in a normal manner Note If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer the numl...

Page 31: ...ey Description Windows logo key Start button Combinations with this key performs special functions Below are a few examples á Tab Activate next Taskbar button á E Explore My Computer á F Find Document á M Minimize All Shift á M Undo Minimize All á R Display Run dialog box Application key Opens the application s context menu same as right click ...

Page 32: ...olume output and the BIOS setup utility Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn F1 Hot key help Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions Fn F2 Setup Accesses the notebook configuration utility See Notebook Manager on page 74 Fn F3 Standby Puts the computer in Standby mode Press any key to return See Standby Mode on page 40 to learn more about Standby mode ...

Page 33: ...lay output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both the display screen and external monitor Fn F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Fn F7 Touchpad on off Turns the internal touchpad on and off Fn F8 Speaker on off Turns the speakers on and off mutes the sound Fn Contrast up Increases the screen contrast available only...

Page 34: ...ess up Increases the screen brightness Fn Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Fn H Turbo mode on off Toggles turbo mode on and off With turbo mode off power management is maximized Note If you want to use an external PS 2 mouse first enable the touchpad connect the external PS 2 mouse then disable the touchpad if necessary Hot Key Icon Function Description ...

Page 35: ...Getting Familiar with your Computer 15 Keyboard 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 ...

Page 36: ...u 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 touchpad produces similar results Note When using an external mouse you can press Fn F7 to disable the internal touchpad If...

Page 37: ...o drag the cursor on the touchpad Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking the mouse button and hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap to drag the cursor Access context menu Click once Note Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad Also keep the touchpad dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements Hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tappin...

Page 38: ...removable hard disk module can be upgraded when you need more storage space See Hard Disk Upgrade on page 61 Floppy Drive The ultra slim internal floppy drive reads and writes on standard 3 5 inch diskettes Ejecting a Floppy Disk Press the floppy disk eject button to eject a floppy disk from the floppy drive Media Bay A high speed CD ROM drive module sits in the media bay on the right side of the ...

Page 39: ...high capacity media modules such as a DVD ROM drive an LS 120 drive or a second hard disk Follow these steps 1 Shutdown from Windows 95 turn the computer off 2 Locate the media bay release latch then slide the latch towards the media bay and hold 3 Grasp the media bay release grip area and pull the module out of the media bay then release the media bay release latch Note When power is off you can ...

Page 40: ...Storage 20 User s Guide 4 Insert a module into the media bay until it clicks in place ...

Page 41: ...es to your computer as you would with a desktop PC Left Ports Note See Chapter 3 on how to connect external devices to the computer Icon Port Connects to S video jack Television with S video input jack Infrared port Infrared device e g infrared printer IR aware computers USB port USB device e g USB mouse ...

Page 42: ...transfer data at speeds of up to four megabits per second Mbps at a distance of up to one meter To use FIR position two IR aware devices such that their IR ports are no more than one meter apart and offset no more than 15 degrees When the two computers are in position simply begin the data transfer as you normally would See your file transfer software for details Universal Serial Bus The Universal...

Page 43: ...phones Line in Microphone in jack Audio line in device with a 3 5mm minijack e g condenser microphone audio CD player stereo walkman Serial port Serial device e g serial mouse Modem jack Phone line Parallel port Parallel device e g parallel printer External monitor port Display monitor up to 1024x768 resolution 64K colors ...

Page 44: ...ble from the modem port to a telephone jack Start your communications software program See your communications manual for instructions DC in jack AC adapter and power outlet Caution This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem Icon Port Connects to ...

Page 45: ...iving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs Popular type II cards include flash memory SRAM fax data modem LAN and SCSI cards Common type III cards are 1 8 inch ATA drives and cellular modems CardBus improves on the 16 bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits ZV Zoomed Video port support allows your computer to support hardware MPEG in the form of a ZV PC car...

Page 46: ...y See your card manual for details For type III cards insert the card into the lower slot Ejecting a Card Before ejecting a PC card Exit the application using the card Left click on the PC card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation Note Refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions ...

Page 47: ...Ports Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with your Computer 27 Then press the slot eject button to eject the card Bottom Port Icon Port Connects to Mini docking connector Mini docking station Docking Connector ...

Page 48: ...nhance sound output A sensitive microphone is located above the display screen Besides the built in speakers there are audio ports on the left panel of the computer See Audio Devices on page 52 for more information on connecting external audio devices Controlling Volume Controlling volume on the computer is easy with a rotary volume control knob on the right panel Turn the knob to the right to inc...

Page 49: ...r locked drawer handle Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Passwords A two level password scheme protects your computer from unauthorized access When set no one can access the computer without entering the correct password There are two types of passwords you can set Supervisor Password secures your computer against unauthorized use and prevents unauthorized access t...

Page 50: ... can set the password using Notebook Manager go to page 78 Setup Utility go to page 92 Important Do not forget your password If you forget your password you need to contact your dealer Note You must set the supervisor password before you can set the user password ...

Page 51: ...Pack Characteristics 32 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack 33 Charging the Battery 34 Charging Modes 34 Checking the Battery Level 35 Using the Windows Battery Meter 35 Optimizing Battery Life 36 Battery low Warning 37 Heuristic Power Management 39 Power Management Modes 40 Display Standby Mode 40 Hard Disk Standby Mode 40 Peripheral Standby Modes 40 Standby Mode 40 Hibernation Mode 42 Advan...

Page 52: ...eps and the status indicator flashes at regular intervals This tells the user that the battery power is critically low You can correct this situation by recharging the battery pack Whenever possible use the AC adapter The battery will come in handy when you travel or during a power failure It is advisable to have an extra fully charged battery pack available as backup Using a Battery Pack for the ...

Page 53: ...attery pack depletes in roughly a day with the computer in Standby mode a month in Hibernation mode or when power is off Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Follow these steps to install the battery pack 1 Press the battery bay cover release button and slide out the cover as shown in the figures below Warning Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0ºC 32ºF or above 60ºC 140ºF This ...

Page 54: ... loop Charging the Battery To charge the battery place the battery pack inside the battery bay and plug the AC adapter into the computer and an electrical outlet Charging Modes The adapter has three charging modes Rapid mode The computer uses rapid charging when power is turned off and a powered AC adapter is connected to it In rapid mode a fully depleted battery gets fully charged in approximatel...

Page 55: ... the computer is in use Checking the Battery Level The computer features battery low warning signals that are both audible and visible When the battery pack is low the computer emits warning beeps and the battery indicator flashes at regular intervals Also you can check the battery charge level using the Windows battery gauge Using the Windows Battery Meter The Windows battery meter indicates the ...

Page 56: ...e maintains the battery level to eliminate the battery self discharge effect The charge in use function also charges the battery pack Disable the parallel and serial ports if no devices are connected to these ports You can do this through the Setup Utility See Advanced on page 89 Eject the PC card from the card slot when not in use since the PC card draws extra power Store the battery pack in a co...

Page 57: ... indicator flashes at regular intervals until battery power is depleted When you receive a battery low warning you have around two minutes to save your work If you do not connect the AC adapter within this period the computer enters Hibernation mode if the Battery Low Suspend parameter in Setup is enabled and the following conditions exist The Hibernation file created by PhDISK is present and vali...

Page 58: ...ou wish to recharge the battery rapidly An extra fully charged battery pack available 1 Save all necessary files 2 Exit the application 3 Power off the computer 4 Replace the battery pack 5 Power on the computer and resume work or 1 Save all necessary files 2 Enter Hibernation mode 3 Install the extra battery pack 4 Resume from Hibernation mode AC adapter or power outlet not available 1 Save all n...

Page 59: ...ws the computer to provide maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Power management methods used by most computers are timer based You set inactivity time out values for the display hard disk and other devices The computer then sleeps when these time outs elapse The problem with this is that no two users are alike Each of us has his or her own habits when using the comp...

Page 60: ...connect AC power to the computer it automatically adjusts the LCD backlight to a brighter level Hard Disk Standby Mode The hard disk enters standby mode when there are no disk read write operations within the period of time determined by the HPM unit In this state the power supplied to the hard disk is reduced to a minimum The hard disk returns to normal once the computer accesses it Peripheral St...

Page 61: ...dition but the Hibernation file is invalid or not present The following signals indicate that the computer is in Standby mode The buzzer beeps The Standby indicator lights To leave Standby mode and return to normal mode Press any key Move the active pointing device internal or external PS 2 or serial Have the Resume Timer set and let it be matched Open the display cover Note If the computer beeps ...

Page 62: ...mode The Hibernation file created by PhDISK must be present and valid See PhDISK on page 73 Heuristic Power Management must be set to ENABLED In this situation there are four ways to enter Hibernation mode Pressing the Hibernation hot key Fn F4 If the waiting time determined by the computer s HPM unit elapses without any system activity If a battery low condition occurs and the Battery Low Suspend...

Page 63: ... the power switch The computer also resumes from Hibernation mode if the resume timer is set and matched The computer also resumes via the network if the Wake On LAN parameter is enabled Warning Do not change any devices such as add memory or swap hard disks when the computer is in Hibernation mode ...

Page 64: ...tem availability without degrading performance For more information about APM under Windows 95 refer to your Windows 95 user s manual Note If you enable heuristic power management in Setup without APM installed and enabled true by default the system time and date do not display the correct settings after the computer returns to normal operation from Standby or Hibernation mode To update the time a...

Page 65: ... components Key component upgradeability helps keep your computer in step with the latest technology Contents External Monitor 46 External Keyboard 47 External Keypad 48 External Pointing Device 49 External PS 2 Mouse 49 External Serial Mouse 50 Printer 51 Audio Devices 52 Mini Docking Station 53 PC Cards 54 USB Devices 55 Miscellaneous Options 56 Additional Power Packs 56 Battery Pack 56 AC Adapt...

Page 66: ...output jack Useful for presentations and entertainment you can display your computer output to a television monitor or LCD projector To enable the display to output to display devices with S video follow these steps 1 Click on Start Settings then Control Panel 2 Double click on Display 3 Click on the Neomagic tab 4 Click on Display Options and select TV 5 Click on OK and exit Note If an external m...

Page 67: ...yboard This computer has a keyboard with full sized keys and an embedded keypad If you feel more comfortable using a desktop keyboard you can install a PS 2 compatible external keyboard To connect an external keyboard plug the external keyboard into the PS 2 connector ...

Page 68: ...External Keypad 48 User s Guide External Keypad You can also use a 17 key numeric keypad for number sensitive data entry applications To connect the keypad plug the keypad connector into the PS 2 port ...

Page 69: ...imilar pointing device External PS 2 Mouse The built in touchpad works alternately with an external PS 2 mouse which is hot pluggable To use a PS 2 compatible mouse simply plug it into the PS 2 port Note When using an external mouse you may choose to disable the internal touchpad by pressing Fn F7 Note Enable the touchpad before connecting the PS 2 mouse ...

Page 70: ...ternal Pointing Device 50 User s Guide External Serial Mouse If you use a serial mouse plug it into the serial port To enable the serial mouse use the Add New Hardware tool in the Windows 95 Control Panel ...

Page 71: ...r a serial printer plug the printer cable into a serial port For a parallel printer plug the printer cable into the parallel port See your printer manual for operating instructions Note If the printer does not function enter Setup and verify that the parallel port is enabled See Advanced on page 89 for assistance ...

Page 72: ...vice to the line in microphone in jack Amplified speakers or headphones connect to the speaker headphone out jack Setting the Input Source To use an external audio line in device you need to set the appropriate input source Follow these steps 1 Click on Start Programs then Notebook Manager 2 Click on the Line in Microphone tab 3 Click on the radio button of the desired input source 4 Click on Appl...

Page 73: ...This port replicator includes all the ports on your computer and adds a few more It also has a unique dock bay which accepts a CardBus module for additional CardBus slots an Ethernet module for connecting to Ethernet based networks and a FireWire 1394 high speed serial bus module Refer to the easy to use quick reference and installation guide that comes with the mini docking station option ...

Page 74: ...er s Guide 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 ...

Page 75: ...r 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 ...

Page 76: ...you with more power on the go AC Adapter The compact AC adapter charges your battery pack and supplies power to your computer You can order a spare AC adapter so you do not need to carry it from the office to your home or destination Cables PS 2 Y Bridge Cable The PS 2 Y bridge cable allows you to connect two PS 2 devices mouse and keyboard to your computer simultaneously Note The keyboard must be...

Page 77: ... s PS 2 port and the double connector ends to the two PS 2 devices File Transfer Cable Besides using the infrared port you can also transfer files between computers using a file transfer cable Connect the file transfer cable between the parallel ports of the two computers and use your file transfer utility to perform the transfer ...

Page 78: ...from 16 to 128 MB employing 16 32 64 MB 64 bit soDIMMs Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules Memory Configurations The following table lists the possible memory configurations Note Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade Important DIMMs in both slots should be of the same type Do not mix different DIMM types EDO and SDRAM together Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memo...

Page 79: ...ter if connected and remove the battery pack Then turn the computer over to access its base 2 Remove the screw from the memory door then lift up and remove the memory door 16 MB 64 MB 80 MB 32 MB 0 MB 32 MB 32 MB 16 MB 48 MB 32 MB 32 MB 64 MB 32 MB 64 MB 96 MB 64 MB 0 MB 64 MB 64 MB 16 MB 80 MB 64 MB 32 MB 96 MB 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory ...

Page 80: ...uide 3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot then gently press down until it clicks into place 4 Replace the memory door and secure it with the screw The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size ...

Page 81: ...e The computer uses a 12 7mm or 9 5mm 2 5 inch Enhanced IDE hard disk Installing a Replacement Hard Disk Follow these steps to install a hard disk 1 Turn off the computer unplug the AC adapter if connected and remove the battery pack Turn the computer around to access its rear 2 Locate the hard disk bay Using a coin loosen the coin screw by turning it counterclockwise ...

Page 82: ...Key Component Upgrades 62 User s Guide 3 Pull out the hard disk 4 Insert a new hard disk module into the hard disk bay and tighten the coin screw by turning it clockwise ...

Page 83: ... 65 What To Bring to Long Meetings 65 Taking the Computer Home 66 Preparing the Computer 66 What To Bring with You 66 Special Considerations 66 Setting Up a Home Office 67 Traveling with the Computer 68 Preparing the Computer 68 What To Bring with You 68 Special Considerations 68 Traveling Internationally with the Computer 69 Preparing the Computer 69 What To Bring with You 69 Special Consideratio...

Page 84: ...omputer 4 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter 5 Disconnect the keyboard pointing device printer external monitor and other external devices If your external devices are connected to the optional mini docking station disconnect the notebook from the mini docking station You do not need to disconnect the external devices from the mini docking station 6 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are u...

Page 85: ...harged battery runs the computer for 2 3 hours under most circumstances If your meeting is shorter than that you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than the computer What To Bring to Long Meetings If your meeting will last longer than 3 hours or if your battery is not fully charged you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the meeting room If the ...

Page 86: ... in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall What To Bring with You Unless you already have some items at home bring the following items with you AC adapter and power cord The printed user s manual Media bay modules Special Considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work Minimize the effect...

Page 87: ...rning on the computer If the temperature change is greater than 18 F 10 C allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly If possible leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature Setting Up a Home Office If you frequently work on your computer at home it may be worthwhile purchasing a second AC adapter for use at home With a seco...

Page 88: ... when bringing it into the gate area What To Bring with You Bring the following items with you AC adapter Spare fully charged battery packs Media bay modules Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special Considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling Always take the computer as ...

Page 89: ...lly charged battery packs Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Proof of purchase in case you need to show it to customs officials International Traveler s Warranty passport Special Considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tips are useful when traveling internationally When traveling in another country ...

Page 90: ...Traveling Internationally with the Computer 70 User s Guide 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 ...

Page 91: ...Password 77 Setting the Supervisor Password 78 Setting the User Password 79 Power Management 80 Display Device 81 Line in Microphone 82 Setup Utility 83 Navigating the Setup Utility 83 Main 84 Hard Disk 0 Submenu 86 CD ROM ATAPI Devices Submenu 87 Boot Device Priority Submenu 88 Advanced 89 Security 90 Setting a Password 92 Removing a Password 93 Power Saving 94 Exit 96 Software 5 ...

Page 92: ...OS utility Support for LDCM LANDesk Client Manager System utilities drivers and application software Note To access Windows 95 or Windows NT software applications click on the Start button and select the application folder Then click on the application icon to run the selected application To learn about the software and utility make use of the online help provided by the software ...

Page 93: ...es the hibernation file or partition DELETE FILE or PARTITION deletes the hibernation file or partition INFO displays information on the hibernation file or partition REFORMAT PARTITION reformats the existing hibernation file or partition Note By default this program is automatically loaded and set up on your computer so you do not need to run this program by yourself You only need to run this if ...

Page 94: ...otebook Manager application to run the program Notebook Manager consists of six sections Information Viewer Boot Sequence Password Power Management Display Device Line in Microphone To select a section click on the tab of the section you want to view Note Certain hot key functions are disabled when you access the notebook manager because these functions are also found in the notebook manager Note ...

Page 95: ...Note Items in this table may differ slightly from the ones onscreen Item Description CPU Brand type and clock speed of the CPU Central Processing Unit Total Memory Total amount of main memory in megabytes Video RAM Total amount of video memory in megabytes Hard Disk Size of hard disk in megabytes Serial Port 1 Resource settings of serial port 1 Serial Port 2 Resource settings of serial port 2 ...

Page 96: ...uence screen displays the bootable devices in your computer and the order in which the booting sequence will occur The devices include the following Floppy Drive Parallel Port Resource settings of the parallel port External Cache Total amount of external cache memory in kilobytes Touchpad Setting of the internal pointing device Pointing Device Type s of the pointing device s detected internal and ...

Page 97: ... password s for your computer There are two passwords used in the system Supervisor Password The supervisor password prevents unauthorized access to sensitive parameters in the Notebook Manager and BIOS Utility It also prevents unauthorized access to your computer at system startup and at resume from standby hibernation mode User Password The user password prevents unauthorized access to your comp...

Page 98: ...e New Password textbox and type in up to seven alphanumeric characters A Z a z 0 9 which you want to be your Supervisor Password 4 Click in the Confirm Password textbox and retype the password 5 Click on OK to accept Note Before you can set the User Password you need to set the Supervisor Password Note To change a password follow the same steps used to set a password To remove a password follow th...

Page 99: ...Z a z 0 9 which you want to be your User Password 4 Click in the Confirm Password textbox and retype the password 5 Click on OK to accept You can also set password checks when the computer boots up and or when the computer resumes from standby hibernation mode Simply click on the desired checkbox es and click on Apply Note To change a password follow the same steps used to set a password To remove...

Page 100: ...er management Enabled display always on Select to leave your display always turned on useful when you need to make presentations on your computer Enable modem ring resume on indicator Select to allow the computer to wake up from standby mode when an incoming modem ring is detected Enable battery low warning beep Select to allow the computer to give off warning beeps when the computer runs low on b...

Page 101: ...click on the button to set the System Resume Timer Display Device Display Device is used to control various settings related to display device s such as the display brightness contrast levels The items in this screen include Boot Display Device Sets the default display device on boot up Switching Display Device Sets the current display device Note Make sure an external monitor is connected before ...

Page 102: ...trast levels click and hold the slider control and move to the right to increase move to the left to decrease the setting You can also click on the item and use the cursor keys to set the desired level Line in Microphone Line in Microphone is used to set the input source fro the computer s line in microphone in jack Click on the radio button of the desired item then click on Apply to accept Note T...

Page 103: ...ility There are five menu options Main Advanced Security Power Saving and Exit To navigate the Setup Utility Press the cursor right left keys to move between the main menu items Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to display the Exit menu Press the cursor up down keys to move between parameters Press the plus minus keys to change the value of a parameter Press the Enter key to acces...

Page 104: ...eter settings Parameter Description System Time Sets the system time Format HH MM SS hour minute second System Date Sets the system date Format DD MM YYYY day month year Floppy Disk A Selects the floppy disk drive type Options 1 44 MB 3 or Disabled Hard Disk 0 Shows the hard disk size Press Enter to access the Hard Disk 0 submenu CD ROM ATAPI Devices Shows the media bay module type installed Press...

Page 105: ... boot display otherwise the computer LCD is the boot display When set to Both the computer outputs to both the computer LCD and an external display device if one is connected Options Auto or Both Mic in Line in Sets the function of the microphon in line in jack Options Mic in or Line in System Memory Shows the size of main memory Video Memory Shows the size of video memory CPU Type Shows the type ...

Page 106: ...rameter settings Note The BIOS versions are important information about your computer If you experience computer problems and need to contact technical support this data helps our service personnel know more about your computer Parameter Description Type Sets the hard disk type Options Auto User or None Cylinders Shows the number of cylinders of the hard disk Heads Shows the number of heads of the...

Page 107: ...ic help to the right of the screen or the previous section for descriptions of these parameters Maximum Capacity Shows the maximum capacity of the hard disk Note The values for Cylinder Heads Sectors Track and Maximum Capacity are automatically set when the hard disk type is set to Auto We suggest you set the hard disk type to Auto for hassle free and correct hard disk detection The computer s BIO...

Page 108: ...ty use the plus minus keys Note We suggest you set the type to Auto for hassle free and correct detection of the module installed in the media bay The computer s BIOS automatically sets the parameters in this screen to their optimal values Boot Device Description Removable Devices Computer boots from the removable device i e bootable floppy disk in the floppy drive Hard Drive Computer boots from t...

Page 109: ...r settings Caution The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only You do not need to change the values in this screen because these values are already optimized Parameter Description Serial Port Enables or disabled the serial port Options Enabled or Disabled Base I O address Sets the I O address of the serial port Options 3F8 2F8 3E8 or 2E8 Interrupt Sets the interrupt request of the se...

Page 110: ...ort Options Enabled or Disabled Parallel Port Enables or disables the parallel port Options Enabled or Disabled Mode Sets the operation mode of the parallel port Options ECP Bi directional or Output only Base I O address Sets the I O address of the parallel port Options 378 278 3E8 or 2E8 Interrupt Sets the interrupt request of the parallel port Options IRQ 7 or IRQ 5 Parameter Description ...

Page 111: ...puter and this Setup Utility from unauthorized entry It also protects certain parameters in the Setup Utility When Password on boot and or Password check during Resume is enabled you need to enter this password to continue operation Options Disabled or Enabled User Password is When set this password protects the computer from unauthorized entry At startup or a resume operation you need to enter th...

Page 112: ...arameter to Enabled 4 Press Esc to go to the Exit menu Password on boot When enabled the computer prompts you for a password when the computer boots up Options Enabled or Disabled Password check during Resume When enabled the computer prompts you for a password when the computer resumes from standby or hibernation mode Options Disabled or Enabled Note To set the User Password or the Password on bo...

Page 113: ...sword Should you want to remove a password do the following 1 Use the and keys to highlight a Set Password parameter Supervisor or User and press the Enter key The password box appears 2 Press Enter twice without entering anything in the password box to remove the existing password 3 Press Esc to go to the Exit menu 4 Press Save Change Exit to save the password and exit the Setup Utility ...

Page 114: ...re the default and suggested parameter settings Parameter Description Heuristic Power Management Enables or disables heuristic power management See Power Management Modes on page 40 for more information on power management modes Options Enabled or Disabled Display Always On When enabled the computer display is always on You may want to set this if you are making a presentation on your computer Opt...

Page 115: ...er resumes wakes up at the set time and date Options Disabled or Enabled Resume Time Sets the time the computer resumes at if Resume on Alarm is enabled Format HH MM SS hour minute second Date Sets the date the computer resumes at if Resume on Alarm is enabled Format DD MM YYYY day month year Wake On LAN When enabled the computer wakes up from standby mode if the computer is accessed through the n...

Page 116: ...ges made exits the Setup utility and reboots Discard Changes Exit Discards any changes made exits the Setup utility and reboots Get Default Values Resets all parameters to their factory default values Load Previous Value Disregards any changes made in the current session and reloads their previous values Save Changes Saves any changes made Note If you make any parameter changes select Save Change ...

Page 117: ...ing a technician if a problem occurs Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer Do not attempt to open the computer by yourself Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance Contents Frequently Asked Questions 98 Error Messages 103 Troubleshooting 6 ...

Page 118: ...e AC adapter is plugged in properly to the computer and to the power outlet If it is lit check the following If the Standby indicator is lit the computer is in standby mode Press any key or tap on the touchpad to resume Is a non bootable non system diskette in the floppy drive Remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system The operating system files may be...

Page 119: ... and select Properties to bring up the Display Properties dialog box Then click on the Settings tab to make sure the resolution is set to the appropriate resolution Resolutions lower than the specified resolution is not full screen on the computer or on an external monitor No audio from the computer Check the following The volume may be muted In Windows 95 look at the volume control icon on the ta...

Page 120: ...o the line in microphone in jack on the computer s rear panel If you cannot hear playback the speakers may be muted Make sure the line in microphone in jack is configured for the appropriate source Run Notebook Manager and click on the Line in Microphone tab and set the input source correctly Click on Apply to accept I want to eject the CD ROM tray without turning on the power I cannot eject the C...

Page 121: ... enabled See Advanced on page 89 for details I prefer using an external keyboard and mouse but both have PS 2 connectors and there is only one PS 2 port on the computer To connect two PS 2 type devices to the computer you need to use a PS 2 Y bridge connector See PS 2 Y Bridge Cable on page 56 for details The printer does not work Check the following Make sure that the printer is connected to a po...

Page 122: ...ces for file transfers or you have the appropriate drivers for printing to an infrared printer During POST press F2 to access the Setup Utility Go to the Advanced screen and verify that the infrared port is enabled Make sure both devices are IrDA compliant I want to set up my location to use the internal modem To properly use your communications software e g HyperTerminal you need to set up your l...

Page 123: ...rive A then press Enter to reboot Diskette Drive Controller Error or No Controller Present Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Diskette Drive Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Diskette Drive Type Mismatch Press F2 during POST to enter the Setup Utility then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer Equipment Configuration Error Press F2 during POST to e...

Page 124: ...s F2 during POST to enter the Setup Utility 2 Enter the Hard Disk 0 submenu and correct the Hard Disk 0 type See the specification label attached to hard disk drive We suggest you set the Hard Disk 0 type to Auto for hard disk drive auto detection 3 Exit the Setup Utility saving the changes Non system disk or disk error Replace and strike any key when ready Insert a system bootable diskette in the...

Page 125: ... Some problems may be solved using the BIOS Setup Utility See Setup Utility on page 83 RAM BIOS Bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center RAM Parity Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Real Time Clock Error Press F2 during POST to reconfigure the computer Video RAM BIOS Bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Error Messages Corrective Action ...

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Page 127: ...andom Access Memory 64 bit dual memory banks 256KB Flash ROM BIOS Data Storage One 2 5 inch 12 7mm removable hard disk One 3 5 inch internal floppy drive One 5 25 inch removable CD ROM drive media bay Display and Video 12 1 inch fast response high contrast true color Super Clear Color LCD or 12 1 13 3 inch high color Thin Film Transistor LCD 800x600 SVGA resolution 12 1 inch or 1024x768 XGA resolu...

Page 128: ...s 95 keyboard Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device I O Ports Two type II I or one type III CardBus socket s One RJ 11 phone jack One DC in jack AC adapter One FIR wireless communications port IrDA compliant One RS 232 serial port UART16550 compatible One parallel port ECP compliant One external monitor port DDC 2 0 compliant One keyboard mouse port PS 2 compatible One mini docking stati...

Page 129: ...perating 20 C 60 C Humidity non condensing Operating 20 80 RH Non operating 20 80 RH System Windows 95 or higher or Windows NT option operating system DMI compliant LDCM support Battery Pack 43 WattHour Lithium Ion battery pack Smart battery management technology 2 hour rapid charge 3 4 hour charge in use AC Adapter 60 Watt Auto sensing 100 240Vac 50 60Hz ...

Page 130: ...ide Options 16 32 64 MB SDRAM memory upgrade module Higher capacity hard disk drive Media bay modules DVD ROM drive LS 120 drive 2nd hard disk PS 2 Y cable Full function mini docking station Additional AC adapter and battery pack ...

Page 131: ...itions 38 optimizing 36 removing 34 using the first time 32 boot order setting in Notebook Manager 76 setting in Setup Utility 88 brightness hot keys 14 setting in Notebook Manager 82 C caps lock 9 on indicator 8 care AC adapter xix battery pack xx computer xix CD ROM ejecting 19 ejecting manually 100 troubleshooting 100 charging checking level 35 modes 34 cleaning computer xx computer bringing to...

Page 132: ...ower management 5 40 setting boot device in Notebook Manager 81 setting boot device in Setup Utility 85 setting in Notebook Manager 81 simultaneous 5 switching device in Notebook Manager 81 troubleshooting 98 99 DockMate V 53 E error messages 103 F FAQ See frequently asked questions Fast Infrared See infrared file transfer cable connecting 57 FIR See infrared floppy disk ejecting 18 floppy drive 1...

Page 133: ...icator 7 media bay 18 swapping modules 19 memory installing 59 60 size configurations 58 upgrading 58 messages error 103 microphone troubleshooting 100 modem 24 module swapping 19 monitor connecting 46 mouse connecting externally 49 troubleshooting 101 N Notebook Manager 74 82 Boot Sequence 76 Display Device 81 hot key 12 Information Viewer 75 Password 77 Power Management 80 starting 74 num lock 9...

Page 134: ...in Setup Utility 94 turning on xv power management advanced 44 heuristic 39 power management modes display standby mode 40 hard disk standby mode 40 Hibernation mode 42 43 peripheral standby modes 40 Standby mode 40 42 printer connecting 51 troubleshooting 101 problems 98 audio 99 100 CD ROM 100 display 98 99 infrared 102 keyboard 101 printer 101 serial mouse 101 startup 98 troubleshooting 97 PS 2...

Page 135: ...107 Standby mode 40 42 condition 41 entering 41 hot key 12 resuming from 41 signals 41 status indicator 7 status indicators 7 storage 18 floppy drive 18 hard disk 18 support information xviii s video 22 connecting 46 T time setting in Setup Utility 84 touchpad 16 hot key 13 using 16 17 travel international flights 69 local trips 68 troubleshooting 97 turbo mode hot key 14 U Universal Serial Bus 22...

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