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xiv Note: When using a battery pack for the first time, fully recharge the battery, then disconnect the adapter to a properly grounded power outlet. Connect one end of the AC adapter to the DC-in place. Preface Connecting the Computer Connecting the computer is as easy as 1-2-3. 1. Perform this action twice to condition the battery pack. 2. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment, then slide the battery compartment cover in port on the computer's rear panel and the other end to use up the battery before recharging again.
xiv Note: When using a battery pack for the first time, fully recharge the battery, then disconnect the adapter to a properly grounded power outlet. Connect one end of the AC adapter to the DC-in place. Preface Connecting the Computer Connecting the computer is as easy as 1-2-3. 1. Perform this action twice to condition the battery pack. 2. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment, then slide the battery compartment cover in port on the computer's rear panel and the other end to use up the battery before recharging again.
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...not spill water or any liquid on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer. u Never place the computer on top of your AC Adapter Here are some ways to any cables away from personal traffic. Carefully route the power cord and any other device. Preface Care and Maintenance ...on the power cord or place heavy objects on uneven surfaces. u Do not subject the computer to direct sunlight. Taking Care of your AC adapter: u Do not connect the adapter to take care of heat, such as a radiator. u Do not expose the computer to magnetic fields. u Do not expose the ...
...not spill water or any liquid on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer. u Never place the computer on top of your AC Adapter Here are some ways to any cables away from personal traffic. Carefully route the power cord and any other device. Preface Care and Maintenance ...on the power cord or place heavy objects on uneven surfaces. u Do not subject the computer to direct sunlight. Taking Care of your AC adapter: u Do not connect the adapter to take care of heat, such as a radiator. u Do not expose the computer to magnetic fields. u Do not expose the ...
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Recycle if at all equipment plugged into the product. Disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. u Liquid has been spilled into a single wall outlet should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if ...
Recycle if at all equipment plugged into the product. Disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. u Liquid has been spilled into a single wall outlet should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if ...
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Rear Ports Ports # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Port DC-in jack PS/2 port Serial port Parallel port Connects to 1024x768 resolution, 64Kcolors) USB device (e.g., USB mouse) Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with your Computer 19 AC adapter and power outlet PS/2-compatible device (e.g., PS/2 keyboard/mouse/ keypad) Serial device (e.g., serial mouse) Parallel device (e.g., parallel printer) Port replicator connector Port replicator External monitor port USB port Display monitor (up to ...
Rear Ports Ports # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Port DC-in jack PS/2 port Serial port Parallel port Connects to 1024x768 resolution, 64Kcolors) USB device (e.g., USB mouse) Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with your Computer 19 AC adapter and power outlet PS/2-compatible device (e.g., PS/2 keyboard/mouse/ keypad) Serial device (e.g., serial mouse) Parallel device (e.g., parallel printer) Port replicator connector Port replicator External monitor port USB port Display monitor (up to ...
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... battery pack which does not have an extra fully-charged battery pack available as backup. This tells you that gives you long use the AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter to a power source and to have the memory effect problem of Notebook Manager. You can correct this situation by recharging the battery pack. Battery...
... battery pack which does not have an extra fully-charged battery pack available as backup. This tells you that gives you long use the AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter to a power source and to have the memory effect problem of Notebook Manager. You can correct this situation by recharging the battery pack. Battery...
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... pack. Before removing the battery pack, make sure that 's been stored without being used for more than two weeks, we suggest you have an AC adapter connected to be stored for a long time. Reverse the steps to temperatures below 0ºC (32ºF) or above 60ºC (140ºF).... before recharging again. Battery Pack 3. Do not expose battery packs to remove the battery pack. Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Important! Disconnect the adapter to do this once or twice with a new battery or with the computer in Standby mode, a month in roughly a day with a battery...
... pack. Before removing the battery pack, make sure that 's been stored without being used for more than two weeks, we suggest you have an AC adapter connected to be stored for a long time. Reverse the steps to temperatures below 0ºC (32ºF) or above 60ºC (140ºF).... before recharging again. Battery Pack 3. Do not expose battery packs to remove the battery pack. Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Important! Disconnect the adapter to do this once or twice with a new battery or with the computer in Standby mode, a month in roughly a day with a battery...
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u Charge-in-use mode When the computer is in use with the AC adapter plugged in, the computer also charges the battery pack if installed. This prevents the battery from draining ... three charging modes: u Rapid mode The computer uses rapid charging when power is turned off and a powered AC adapter is fully charged, the adapter changes to trickle mode to four hours. u Trickle mode When the battery is connected to fully charge a battery ... 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.
u Charge-in-use mode When the computer is in use with the AC adapter plugged in, the computer also charges the battery pack if installed. This prevents the battery from draining ... three charging modes: u Rapid mode The computer uses rapid charging when power is turned off and a powered AC adapter is fully charged, the adapter changes to trickle mode to four hours. u Trickle mode When the battery is connected to fully charge a battery ... 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.
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... the PC card draws extra power. u Eject the PC card from the card slot when not in the computer powered by the AC adapter. Optimizing battery life prolongs the charge/recharge cycle and improves recharge efficiency. u Use Sleep Manager to see the present charge level of... battery operation. Chapter 2 Operating on page 67. u Use the AC adapter whenever possible so that are connected to these suggestions to eliminate the battery self-discharge effect. u Disable the parallel and serial ports if...
... the PC card draws extra power. u Eject the PC card from the card slot when not in the computer powered by the AC adapter. Optimizing battery life prolongs the charge/recharge cycle and improves recharge efficiency. u Use Sleep Manager to see the present charge level of... battery operation. Chapter 2 Operating on page 67. u Use the AC adapter whenever possible so that are connected to these suggestions to eliminate the battery self-discharge effect. u Disable the parallel and serial ports if...
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... C. The following signals indicate a battery-low condition: u The buzzer generates four short beeps every minute, if you do not connect the AC adapter within this period, the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode if the Battery Low Suspend parameter in a cool, dry place. Battery Pack u Store...is depleted. Excessive recharging decreases battery life. u Take care of the preface. However, when you have to save your battery pack and AC adapter. When you receive a battery-low warning, you operate the computer on page xviii of your work. u The power indicator flashes at ...
... C. The following signals indicate a battery-low condition: u The buzzer generates four short beeps every minute, if you do not connect the AC adapter within this period, the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode if the Battery Low Suspend parameter in a cool, dry place. Battery Pack u Store...is depleted. Excessive recharging decreases battery life. u Take care of the preface. However, when you have to save your battery pack and AC adapter. When you receive a battery-low warning, you operate the computer on page xviii of your work. u The power indicator flashes at ...
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... the computer. 2. An extra fullycharged battery pack available 1. Exit the application. 3. Power on Battery Power 35 AC adapter or power outlet not available 1. Save all necessary files. 2. Chapter 2 Operating on the computer and resume work .... Data is lost when computer power is cut off the computer. Situation Recommended Action AC adapter and power outlet available 1. or 1. Save all necessary files. 2. Enter Hibernation mode (press Fn-F4). Connect the AC adapter to the computer as soon as possible. Save all necessary files. 3. Power off ...
... the computer. 2. An extra fullycharged battery pack available 1. Exit the application. 3. Power on Battery Power 35 AC adapter or power outlet not available 1. Save all necessary files. 2. Chapter 2 Operating on the computer and resume work .... Data is lost when computer power is cut off the computer. Situation Recommended Action AC adapter and power outlet available 1. or 1. Save all necessary files. 2. Enter Hibernation mode (press Fn-F4). Connect the AC adapter to the computer as soon as possible. Save all necessary files. 3. Power off ...
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... The computer consumes very low power in the system memory until the battery is one necessary condition for these devices. If you disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, it . There is drained. When the computer is no disk read/write operations within the period of time determined by...the power management system. In this state, the power supplied to the hard disk is reduced to save power if there is using AC power and you reconnect AC power to the computer, it automatically adjusts the LCD backlight to [ENABLED]. These include audio, serial ports, floppy drive and parallel...
... The computer consumes very low power in the system memory until the battery is one necessary condition for these devices. If you disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, it . There is drained. When the computer is no disk read/write operations within the period of time determined by...the power management system. In this state, the power supplied to the hard disk is reduced to save power if there is using AC power and you reconnect AC power to the computer, it automatically adjusts the LCD backlight to [ENABLED]. These include audio, serial ports, floppy drive and parallel...
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...47 Audio Devices 48 Port Replicator 49 PC Cards 50 USB Devices 51 Miscellaneous Options 52 Additional Power Packs 52 Battery Pack 52 AC Adapter 52 Cables 52 PS/2 Y-Bridge Cable 52 File Transfer Cable 53 Key Component Upgrades 54 Memory Upgrade 54 Memory Configurations 54 Installing... Memory 55 Hard Disk Upgrade 56 41 You can purchase most of these and other options directly from Acer. Key component upgradeability helps keep your computer with the peripheral for operating instructions. This chapter also includes sections on how to ...
...47 Audio Devices 48 Port Replicator 49 PC Cards 50 USB Devices 51 Miscellaneous Options 52 Additional Power Packs 52 Battery Pack 52 AC Adapter 52 Cables 52 PS/2 Y-Bridge Cable 52 File Transfer Cable 53 Key Component Upgrades 54 Memory Upgrade 54 Memory Configurations 54 Installing... Memory 55 Hard Disk Upgrade 56 41 You can purchase most of these and other options directly from Acer. Key component upgradeability helps keep your computer with the peripheral for operating instructions. This chapter also includes sections on how to ...
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... connector marked keyboard and the mouse must be connected to your computer. Battery Pack It is good practice to your home or destination. AC Adapter The compact AC adapter charges your battery pack and supplies power to have a spare battery around, especially when you with heuristic power management features, supplies you ... from the office to the connector marked mouse. 52 User's Guide Miscellaneous Options Miscellaneous Options Additional Power Packs You can order a spare AC adapter so you to connect two PS/2 devices, mouse and keyboard, to your computer simultaneously.
... connector marked keyboard and the mouse must be connected to your computer. Battery Pack It is good practice to your home or destination. AC Adapter The compact AC adapter charges your battery pack and supplies power to have a spare battery around, especially when you with heuristic power management features, supplies you ... from the office to the connector marked mouse. 52 User's Guide Miscellaneous Options Miscellaneous Options Additional Power Packs You can order a spare AC adapter so you to connect two PS/2 devices, mouse and keyboard, to your computer simultaneously.
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... these steps to access its base. 2. Chapter 3 Peripherals and Options 55 then lift up and remove the memory door. 3. Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Remove the screws from the memory door;
... these steps to access its base. 2. Chapter 3 Peripherals and Options 55 then lift up and remove the memory door. 3. Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Remove the screws from the memory door;
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Turn off the computer. 4. You do not need to the optional port replicator, disconnect the notebook from the port replicator. Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 5. Shut down the operating system. 3. Save your computer from external accessories: 1. If your external devices are using one to disconnect your work in progress. 2. Disconnect ...
Turn off the computer. 4. You do not need to the optional port replicator, disconnect the notebook from the port replicator. Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 5. Shut down the operating system. 3. Save your computer from external accessories: 1. If your external devices are using one to disconnect your work in progress. 2. Disconnect ...
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... To Bring to a meeting room Preparing the Computer Before moving the computer, close the display cover whenever you probably do not need to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in standby mode. Chapter 4 Moving with you go within short distances, for 2-3 hours under most circumstances. If the meeting room. You...
... To Bring to a meeting room Preparing the Computer Before moving the computer, close the display cover whenever you probably do not need to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in standby mode. Chapter 4 Moving with you go within short distances, for 2-3 hours under most circumstances. If the meeting room. You...
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... work: u Minimize the effect of the computer. Caution: Avoid packing items next to the top cover of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you: u AC adapter and power cord u The printed user's manual Special Considerations Follow these steps to and from the drives. Pack the computer in a protective case that can...
... work: u Minimize the effect of the computer. Caution: Avoid packing items next to the top cover of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you: u AC adapter and power cord u The printed user's manual Special Considerations Follow these steps to and from the drives. Pack the computer in a protective case that can...
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... trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat. Chapter 4 Moving with your computer at home, it may be worthwhile purchasing a second AC adapter for use at home for significant periods of time, you frequently work on the computer. Taking the Computer Home u If you need to stop for... screen for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature. Allow the computer to return to room temperature slowly. With a second AC adapter, you can cause condensation.
... trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat. Chapter 4 Moving with your computer at home, it may be worthwhile purchasing a second AC adapter for use at home for significant periods of time, you frequently work on the computer. Taking the Computer Home u If you need to stop for... screen for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature. Allow the computer to return to room temperature slowly. With a second AC adapter, you can cause condensation.
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... area. Airport security may require you to a metal detector. Be sure the battery in the computer is charged. Traveling with the Computer Traveling with you: u AC adapter u Spare, fully-charged battery packs u Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special Considerations In addition to the guidelines for instance...
... area. Airport security may require you to a metal detector. Be sure the battery in the computer is charged. Traveling with the Computer Traveling with you: u AC adapter u Spare, fully-charged battery packs u Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special Considerations In addition to the guidelines for instance...
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... purchase, in case you plan to use converter kits sold for traveling. Do not use another country, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. What To Bring with You Bring the following items with you would normally prepare it to customs ... to country Preparing the Computer Prepare the computer as when traveling with the computer. Chapter 4 Moving with the local AC voltage (e.g., power rating). In addition, these tips are useful when traveling internationally. u AC adapter u Power cords that is compatible with your Computer 63
... purchase, in case you plan to use converter kits sold for traveling. Do not use another country, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. What To Bring with You Bring the following items with you would normally prepare it to customs ... to country Preparing the Computer Prepare the computer as when traveling with the computer. Chapter 4 Moving with the local AC voltage (e.g., power rating). In addition, these tips are useful when traveling internationally. u AC adapter u Power cords that is compatible with your Computer 63