Acer LONE STAR, User Manual

Page 1: ...LONE STAR Pentium Notebook Computer User s Guide 49 XXXXX XXX Printed in Taiwan ...

Page 2: ... No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of this company Pentium Notebook Computer Model_______Serial No ____________Purchase Date________ IBM AT and PS 2 are registered trademarks and OS 2 is a trademark of International Business...

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

Page 4: ...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 5: ...d the back or bottom are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper v...

Page 6: ...us voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 12 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally...

Page 7: ... SPT 2 rated 7A 125V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 15 feet 4 6 meters Laser Compliance Statement The CD ROM drive in this computer is a laser product The CD ROM drive s classification label shown below is located on the drive CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASER ATTENTION RADIA...

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Page 9: ... will serve you well if you take care of it Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight Do not place near sources of heat such as a radiator Do not expose to temperatures below 0ºC 32ºF or above 50ºC 122ºF Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields ...

Page 10: ... rain or moisture Do not spill 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 ...

Page 11: ...e cord itself but pull on the plug The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord Also the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating Here are some ways of taking care of your battery pack Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements Turn th...

Page 12: ...y pack 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Use a soft cloth moistened with water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Contact your dealer or see your service technician if any of the following occurs Computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged Liquid has been spilled into the product The computer does not operate normally ...

Page 13: ...ts 1 19 1 7 2 Rear Ports 1 24 1 8 Audio 1 26 1 9 Securing your Computer 1 27 1 9 1 Security Notch 1 27 1 9 2 Passwords 1 27 Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power 2 1 Battery Pack 2 1 2 1 1 Battery Pack Characteristics 2 1 2 1 2 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack 2 3 2 1 3 Charging the Battery 2 4 2 1 4 Checking the Battery Level 2 5 2 1 5 Optimizing Battery Life 2 5 2 1 6 Battery low Warning ...

Page 14: ...1 Memory Upgrade 3 13 3 11 2 Hard Disk Upgrade 3 16 3 11 3 LS 120 Drive Module 3 17 Chapter 4 Moving with your Computer 4 1 Disconnecting from the Desktop 4 2 4 2 Moving Around 4 3 4 2 1 Preparing the Computer 4 3 4 2 2 What To Bring to Short Meetings 4 3 4 2 3 What To Bring to Long Meetings 4 3 4 3 Taking the Computer Home 4 4 4 3 1 Preparing the Computer 4 4 4 3 2 What To Bring with You 4 4 4 3 ...

Page 15: ...er 4 9 4 5 2 What To Bring with You 4 9 4 5 3 Special Considerations 4 10 Chapter 5 System Utilities 5 1 PhDISK 5 2 5 2 Setup Utility 5 3 5 2 1 Main 5 4 5 2 2 Advanced 5 8 5 2 3 Security 5 11 5 2 4 Power Saving 5 13 5 3 6 Exit 5 15 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6 1 Q A 6 2 6 2 Error Messages 6 7 Appendix A Specifications Index ...

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Page 17: ...nternal pointing device This manual should answer most of the questions you have about the day to day operation of your notebook computer 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 computer With proper care your computer will provide you with years of productive service ...

Page 18: ...e recharging again You only need to do this once with a new battery 2 Connect one end of the AC adapter to the DC in port on the notebook s rear panel and the other end to a properly grounded power outlet 3 Slide the display cover latch to the left to open the display Then press the power switch to turn on the power The POST Power On Self Test routine executes and Windows begins loading Note To tu...

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