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...cleaners. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning your computer, it is also important that you look after your computer's battery pack. • Use the correct battery model for your battery pack It is important that you follow these steps: • Turn off before removing or replacing the... water. Recycle if possible. Do not use other kinds of batteries. • Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery. • Disconnect the AC adapter. • Clean with a soft cloth moistened with the battery. English English v Taking care of your computer. Refer to the...
...cleaners. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning your computer, it is also important that you look after your computer's battery pack. • Use the correct battery model for your battery pack It is important that you follow these steps: • Turn off before removing or replacing the... water. Recycle if possible. Do not use other kinds of batteries. • Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery. • Disconnect the AC adapter. • Clean with a soft cloth moistened with the battery. English English v Taking care of your computer. Refer to the...
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... 26 Ethernet and LAN 26 Fax/Data modem 27 Audio 28 Adjusting the volume 28 Securing your computer 29 Security slot 29 Operating on battery power 31 Battery pack 33 Battery pack characteristics 33 Installing and removing the battery pack 34 Charging the battery 35 Checking the battery level 35 Optimizing battery life 35 Battery-low warning 36
... 26 Ethernet and LAN 26 Fax/Data modem 27 Audio 28 Adjusting the volume 28 Securing your computer 29 Security slot 29 Operating on battery power 31 Battery pack 33 Battery pack characteristics 33 Installing and removing the battery pack 34 Charging the battery 35 Checking the battery level 35 Optimizing battery life 35 Battery-low warning 36
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... External pointing device 41 USB devices 42 IEEE 1394 Port 43 Printer 44 Audio devices 44 Expansion devices 45 PC Card 45 Miscellaneous options 46 Battery pack 46 AC adapter 46 Key component upgrades 47 Memory upgrade 47 Swapping AcerMedia drive modules 48 Moving with your computer 51 Disconnecting from the...
... External pointing device 41 USB devices 42 IEEE 1394 Port 43 Printer 44 Audio devices 44 Expansion devices 45 PC Card 45 Miscellaneous options 46 Battery pack 46 AC adapter 46 Key component upgrades 47 Memory upgrade 47 Swapping AcerMedia drive modules 48 Moving with your computer 51 Disconnecting from the...
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9 English English # Item Description 3 AcerMedia bay 4 Battery bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module. Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 7 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
9 English English # Item Description 3 AcerMedia bay 4 Battery bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module. Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 7 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
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...; Memory upgradeable up to 2 GB with 2 slots • Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay) • High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • Li-ion main battery pack • Power management system with Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) Display • 14.1" or 15.0" Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) displaying at 1024 x 768 XGA...
...; Memory upgradeable up to 2 GB with 2 slots • Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay) • High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • Li-ion main battery pack • Power management system with Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) Display • 14.1" or 15.0" Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) displaying at 1024 x 768 XGA...
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dark purple indicates that Bluetooth (optional) is in standby mode. Lights green. English English Icon Function Num Lock 13 Description Lights when Num Lock is enabled; blue indicates that both wireless LAN and Bluetooth are enabled. See below Notes. Wireless/ Bluetooth indicator Power Battery Orange indicates that wireless LAN is activated. Lights green when the power is on and flashing when the computer is enabled;
dark purple indicates that Bluetooth (optional) is in standby mode. Lights green. English English Icon Function Num Lock 13 Description Lights when Num Lock is enabled; blue indicates that both wireless LAN and Bluetooth are enabled. See below Notes. Wireless/ Bluetooth indicator Power Battery Orange indicates that wireless LAN is activated. Lights green when the power is on and flashing when the computer is enabled;
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This chapter provides information for operating on battery power, as well as information on battery or AC power. Your Extensa 2900 series notebook computer operates on how your computer manages and saves power.
This chapter provides information for operating on battery power, as well as information on battery or AC power. Your Extensa 2900 series notebook computer operates on how your computer manages and saves power.
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... available as backup. It is recharged whenever you should follow: 1 Insert the new battery without turning the computer on. 2 Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter. 4 Turn on ordering a spare battery pack. Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use between charges. Your computer supports charge-in-use, enabling...
... available as backup. It is recharged whenever you should follow: 1 Insert the new battery without turning the computer on. 2 Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter. 4 Turn on ordering a spare battery pack. Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use between charges. Your computer supports charge-in-use, enabling...
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...; Frequent use the battery, the faster it is facing up. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. A standard computer battery has a life span of the battery is fully charged. ...• Not discharging and recharging the battery to its effective life. To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the open battery...
...; Frequent use the battery, the faster it is facing up. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. A standard computer battery has a life span of the battery is fully charged. ...• Not discharging and recharging the battery to its effective life. To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the open battery...
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... in a significantly faster charge time. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for on AC power while your AC adapter and battery. Checking the battery level The Windows Power Meter indicates the current battery level. The recommended temperature is not being used,... charging. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery is correctly installed in a cool, dry place. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. You are advised...
... in a significantly faster charge time. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for on AC power while your AC adapter and battery. Checking the battery level The Windows Power Meter indicates the current battery level. The recommended temperature is not being used,... charging. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery is correctly installed in a cool, dry place. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. You are advised...
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... Save all necessary files. 2. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Data will be lost if the battery to turn off the computer. 4. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect ...the computer if you want to the Windows Power Meter. Close all applications. 3. Turn on the computer and resume work . When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available....
... Save all necessary files. 2. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Data will be lost if the battery to turn off the computer. 4. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect ...the computer if you want to the Windows Power Meter. Close all applications. 3. Turn on the computer and resume work . When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available....
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Wait for the message telling you travel with your computer. For example, you could have a spare battery, especially when you that it is using the PC Card. 2 Double click on the PC Card icon on the move. AC adapter Having a spare AC ... your productive range when you to keep one AC adapter at home and another at work. This greatly increases your two base locations. Miscellaneous options Battery pack It is a good idea to have one in two different places. English 46 Peripherals and options To remove a PC Card: 1 Close the application that...
Wait for the message telling you travel with your computer. For example, you could have a spare battery, especially when you that it is using the PC Card. 2 Double click on the PC Card icon on the move. AC adapter Having a spare AC ... your productive range when you to keep one AC adapter at home and another at work. This greatly increases your two base locations. Miscellaneous options Battery pack It is a good idea to have one in two different places. English 46 Peripherals and options To remove a PC Card: 1 Close the application that...
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... applications demand even more computing power. For this reason, you are two memory slots on the bottom of which is disconnected, and then remove the battery pack. 2 Turn the computer over to upgrade key components. The computer supports Double Data Rate (DDR) SDRAM.
... applications demand even more computing power. For this reason, you are two memory slots on the bottom of which is disconnected, and then remove the battery pack. 2 Turn the computer over to upgrade key components. The computer supports Double Data Rate (DDR) SDRAM.
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...Preparing the computer First, disconnect any peripherals that you don't want to take along the AC adapter. What to bring to short meetings If your battery is advisable to bring it out of inactivity. What to bring to long meetings For longer meetings, take along a spare... battery if you might need to a meeting room. Next close the lid, placing your battery first, and then connect the AC adapter after receiving the battery-low warning. You can run down the operating system. You can now safely ...
...Preparing the computer First, disconnect any peripherals that you don't want to take along the AC adapter. What to bring to short meetings If your battery is advisable to bring it out of inactivity. What to bring to long meetings For longer meetings, take along a spare... battery if you might need to a meeting room. Next close the lid, placing your battery first, and then connect the AC adapter after receiving the battery-low warning. You can run down the operating system. You can now safely ...
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... computer Sometimes you might need to make longer trips with you: • AC adapter. • Spare, fully charged battery packs. • Additional printer driver files (if you plan to make sure that the battery is advisable to take your computer as carry-on the computer during security checks. You might be worthwhile...
... computer Sometimes you might need to make longer trips with you: • AC adapter. • Spare, fully charged battery packs. • Additional printer driver files (if you plan to make sure that the battery is advisable to take your computer as carry-on the computer during security checks. You might be worthwhile...
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... kits. • If you plan to connect over a phone line, check that are suitable for the countries you plan to visit. • Spare, fully charged battery packs. • Additional printer driver files (if you plan to use another printer). • Phone and network cables (if you plan to use a PC Card...
... kits. • If you plan to connect over a phone line, check that are suitable for the countries you plan to visit. • Spare, fully charged battery packs. • Additional printer driver files (if you plan to use another printer). • Phone and network cables (if you plan to use a PC Card...
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.... • If you are running on . If pressing a key does not turn the display back on battery power, the battery may be too low. Try pressing the power button to turn the display back on, check the following : • If you are running on mains ...
.... • If you are running on . If pressing a key does not turn the display back on battery power, the battery may be too low. Try pressing the power button to turn the display back on, check the following : • If you are running on mains ...
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... capacity. Refer to find the new hardware and install the necessary drivers. Windows needs to Windows Help and Support for more information. When the battery is 95-99% full, it . It is properly connected to the appropriate ports on Phone and Modem Options. • In the Dialing Rules...begin setting up my location to set up your computer's parallel port, restart the computer. To preserve the life of the battery, the system only lets you run down the battery, and then fully recharge it won't charge to your location. I want to use the internal modem. Check the following:...
... capacity. Refer to find the new hardware and install the necessary drivers. Windows needs to Windows Help and Support for more information. When the battery is 95-99% full, it . It is properly connected to the appropriate ports on Phone and Modem Options. • In the Dialing Rules...begin setting up my location to set up your computer's parallel port, restart the computer. To preserve the life of the battery, the system only lets you run down the battery, and then fully recharge it won't charge to your location. I want to use the internal modem. Check the following:...