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... without the prior written permission of purchase. Extensa Notebook Computer Model___________Serial No Purchase Date Extensa is a trademark and a product of Acer Inc., developed with respect to the underside of... this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in this manual. No part of the computer. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are registered trademarks of such revision or changes. Printed in Taiwan Extensa 500 Series Notebook...
... without the prior written permission of purchase. Extensa Notebook Computer Model___________Serial No Purchase Date Extensa is a trademark and a product of Acer Inc., developed with respect to the underside of... this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in this manual. No part of the computer. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are registered trademarks of such revision or changes. Printed in Taiwan Extensa 500 Series Notebook...
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Table of Contents Traveling Internationally with the Computer 63 Chapter 5 Software 65 System Software 66 Sleep Manager 67 Notebook Manager 74 BIOS Utility 84 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 95 Frequently-Asked Questions 96 Error Messages 101 Appendix A Specifications 105 Index 109 iv
Table of Contents Traveling Internationally with the Computer 63 Chapter 5 Software 65 System Software 66 Sleep Manager 67 Notebook Manager 74 BIOS Utility 84 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 95 Frequently-Asked Questions 96 Error Messages 101 Appendix A Specifications 105 Index 109 iv
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This model has been tested both by Acer's internal test labs and NSTL using NSTL's YMARK2000 certification test. These tests certify that this model will successfully make the year 2000 transition. For more details, check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center at http://www.acer.com/year2000 xii Notices Year 2000 Compliance Statement The Extensa 500 series notebook computer is Year 2000compliant and carries the "NSTL Hardware Tested Year 2000 Compliant" logo.
This model has been tested both by Acer's internal test labs and NSTL using NSTL's YMARK2000 certification test. These tests certify that this model will successfully make the year 2000 transition. For more details, check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center at http://www.acer.com/year2000 xii Notices Year 2000 Compliance Statement The Extensa 500 series notebook computer is Year 2000compliant and carries the "NSTL Hardware Tested Year 2000 Compliant" logo.
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...Extensa notebook computer. We hope you with your Extensa computer. xiii instructions that are available with your computer to -day operation of the online help files that came with almost all -inone media storage. With proper care, your computer will provide you enjoy your computer. The Extensa 500... of your computer running for Starters... The Extensa series computers incorporate such features as CardBus, 16-bit stereo audio, internal pointing device, Universal Serial Bus, and all of the programs shipped with years of the Extensa 500 Series notebook computers.
...Extensa notebook computer. We hope you with your Extensa computer. xiii instructions that are available with your computer to -day operation of the online help files that came with almost all -inone media storage. With proper care, your computer will provide you enjoy your computer. The Extensa 500... of your computer running for Starters... The Extensa series computers incorporate such features as CardBus, 16-bit stereo audio, internal pointing device, Universal Serial Bus, and all of the programs shipped with years of the Extensa 500 Series notebook computers.
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Accessing Online Help Follow these steps to navigate with help when traveling, the computer also has a comprehensive online help describe notebook operation as well. Press the Windows logo button or click on Extensa Online. The online help is easy to access the online documentation: 1. xvi Select Programs. 3. Getting Online If you... the Start button. 2. To provide you are connected to the Internet and have World Wide Web access, visit our home page (http://www.acer.com/) and get the latest information about the computer, so read it thoroughly. Clear illustrations help .
Accessing Online Help Follow these steps to navigate with help when traveling, the computer also has a comprehensive online help describe notebook operation as well. Press the Windows logo button or click on Extensa Online. The online help is easy to access the online documentation: 1. xvi Select Programs. 3. Getting Online If you... the Start button. 2. To provide you are connected to the Internet and have World Wide Web access, visit our home page (http://www.acer.com/) and get the latest information about the computer, so read it thoroughly. Clear illustrations help .
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... and their functions. Puts the computer in Standby mode. Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with your Computer 11 Fn-F2 Fn-F3 Setup Standby Accesses the notebook configuration utility. See "Notebook Manager" on page 37 to return. Press any key to learn more about Standby mode. See "Standby Mode" on page 74. Hot Key...
... and their functions. Puts the computer in Standby mode. Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with your Computer 11 Fn-F2 Fn-F3 Setup Standby Accesses the notebook configuration utility. See "Notebook Manager" on page 37 to return. Press any key to learn more about Standby mode. See "Standby Mode" on page 74. Hot Key...
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Securing your Computer 27 go to page 91. Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with your Computer See "BIOS Utility" on page 84 for details. u BIOS Utility -- go to contact your password! Setting a Password You can set the password using: u Notebook Manager -- Important: Do not forget your dealer. If you forget your password, you need to page 78.
Securing your Computer 27 go to page 91. Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with your Computer See "BIOS Utility" on page 84 for details. u BIOS Utility -- go to contact your password! Setting a Password You can set the password using: u Notebook Manager -- Important: Do not forget your dealer. If you forget your password, you need to page 78.
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... have an extra fully-charged battery pack available as backup. Connect the AC adapter to a power source and to have the memory effect problem of Notebook Manager. It is critically low (and you travel or during a power failure. See page 93 and page 78 respectively. 2. Battery Pack Battery Pack The computer...
... have an extra fully-charged battery pack available as backup. Connect the AC adapter to a power source and to have the memory effect problem of Notebook Manager. It is critically low (and you travel or during a power failure. See page 93 and page 78 respectively. 2. Battery Pack Battery Pack The computer...
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... need to disconnect the external devices from the AC adapter. 5. Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are connected to the optional port replicator, disconnect the notebook from external accessories: 1. If your external devices are using one to secure the computer. 58 User's Guide Shut down the operating system. 3. Save your work...
... need to disconnect the external devices from the AC adapter. 5. Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are connected to the optional port replicator, disconnect the notebook from external accessories: 1. If your external devices are using one to secure the computer. 58 User's Guide Shut down the operating system. 3. Save your work...
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Contents System Software 66 Sleep Manager 67 Accessing the Sleep Manager 68 Sleep Manager Functions 70 Create 70 Remove 72 Minimize 72 Exit 72 Notebook Manager 74 Information Viewer 75 POST 76 Boot Sequence 77 Password 78 Setting the Power-On Password 79 Setting the Setup Password 80 Power Management ...
Contents System Software 66 Sleep Manager 67 Accessing the Sleep Manager 68 Sleep Manager Functions 70 Create 70 Remove 72 Minimize 72 Exit 72 Notebook Manager 74 Information Viewer 75 POST 76 Boot Sequence 77 Password 78 Setting the Power-On Password 79 Setting the Setup Password 80 Power Management ...
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... the hibernation file on the hard disk was corrupted, Sleep Manager reallocates the hard disk space for the hibernation file. Sleep Manager Sleep Manager Most notebook computers feature built-in a contiguous area on your hard disk. While standby puts your computer into a light sleep state, hibernation shuts off . Note: See "Power...
... the hibernation file on the hard disk was corrupted, Sleep Manager reallocates the hard disk space for the hibernation file. Sleep Manager Sleep Manager Most notebook computers feature built-in a contiguous area on your hard disk. While standby puts your computer into a light sleep state, hibernation shuts off . Note: See "Power...
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... the section you want to view. 74 User's Guide Note: Changes made to run the program. If you access the notebook manager, because these functions are also found in the Power Management and Display Device screens, these steps: 1. Note: Certain ... Boot Sequence u Password u Power Management u Display Device To select a section, click on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager. 2. Notebook Manager Notebook Manager The computer has a built-in the Notebook Manager take effect immediately. Click on the tab of the drives and power management settings. It also shows current hardware...
... the section you want to view. 74 User's Guide Note: Changes made to run the program. If you access the notebook manager, because these functions are also found in the Power Management and Display Device screens, these steps: 1. Note: Certain ... Boot Sequence u Password u Power Management u Display Device To select a section, click on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager. 2. Notebook Manager Notebook Manager The computer has a built-in the Notebook Manager take effect immediately. Click on the tab of the drives and power management settings. It also shows current hardware...
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... Unit) Total Memory Total amount of main memory (in megabytes) Video RAM Total amount of video memory (in megabytes) Hard Disk Size of your computer. Notebook Manager Information Viewer Information Viewer summarizes and lists information about the specifications and settings of the different components of hard disk (in this table may...
... Unit) Total Memory Total amount of main memory (in megabytes) Video RAM Total amount of video memory (in megabytes) Hard Disk Size of your computer. Notebook Manager Information Viewer Information Viewer summarizes and lists information about the specifications and settings of the different components of hard disk (in this table may...
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... includes the following settings: u Enable memory test during the Power On Self-Test routines. Select to enable memory test at system startup. 76 User's Guide Notebook Manager Item Parallel Port Internal Cache External Cache TouchPad Pointing Device Description Resource settings of the parallel port Detects presence and total amount of internal...
... includes the following settings: u Enable memory test during the Power On Self-Test routines. Select to enable memory test at system startup. 76 User's Guide Notebook Manager Item Parallel Port Internal Cache External Cache TouchPad Pointing Device Description Resource settings of the parallel port Detects presence and total amount of internal...
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... boots up. This screen includes the following the boot sequence setting. Specifies the boot sequence or order to hide POST startup messages, instead displaying the Extensa computer logo. Enable to tell the computer to follow . u Drive A. If no bootable diskette is found, the computer boots from there. The computer searches for... drive. Options include: u Drive A then C. The computer searches for a bootable CD-ROM in the floppy drive and boots from the hard disk. Chapter 5 Software 77 Notebook Manager u Enabled Silent Boot. u Sequence.
... boots up. This screen includes the following the boot sequence setting. Specifies the boot sequence or order to hide POST startup messages, instead displaying the Extensa computer logo. Enable to tell the computer to follow . u Drive A. If no bootable diskette is found, the computer boots from there. The computer searches for... drive. Options include: u Drive A then C. The computer searches for a bootable CD-ROM in the floppy drive and boots from the hard disk. Chapter 5 Software 77 Notebook Manager u Enabled Silent Boot. u Sequence.
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... modes or an elapsed system resume timer. There are two passwords used to the computer during system startup and at resume from the hard disk. Notebook Manager u Drive C. The power-on Apply to the computer's BIOS Utility. 78 User's Guide u Drive C then A.
... modes or an elapsed system resume timer. There are two passwords used to the computer during system startup and at resume from the hard disk. Notebook Manager u Drive C. The power-on Apply to the computer's BIOS Utility. 78 User's Guide u Drive C then A.
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... Power-On Password checkbox. 3. To remove a password, follow the same steps used to accept. The following dialog box displays: 2. Click on OK to set a password. Notebook Manager Setting the Power-On Password To set a password but leave both fields blank. Click on the Change Power-On Password button. Note: To change...
... Power-On Password checkbox. 3. To remove a password, follow the same steps used to accept. The following dialog box displays: 2. Click on OK to set a password. Notebook Manager Setting the Power-On Password To set a password but leave both fields blank. Click on the Change Power-On Password button. Note: To change...
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... Password checkbox. 3. Click in the New Password textbox and type in the Confirm Password textbox and retype the password. 5. To remove a password, follow these steps: 1. Notebook Manager Setting the Setup Password To set the Setup Password, follow the same steps used to set a password.
... Password checkbox. 3. Click in the New Password textbox and type in the Confirm Password textbox and retype the password. 5. To remove a password, follow these steps: 1. Notebook Manager Setting the Setup Password To set the Setup Password, follow the same steps used to set a password.
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... 5 Software 81 Select to leave your computer. u Enable battery low warning beep. Select to enable the computer to make presentations on . Select to power management. Notebook Manager Power Management Power Management is used to set various settings related to enable heuristic power management.
... 5 Software 81 Select to leave your computer. u Enable battery low warning beep. Select to enable the computer to make presentations on . Select to power management. Notebook Manager Power Management Power Management is used to set various settings related to enable heuristic power management.
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Select to allow the computer to enter standby or hibernation mode when the computer runs low on the button to display device(s), such as the display brightness/contrast levels. 82 User's Guide Select to allow the computer to wake-up from standby mode if the resume timer is set the System Resume Timer. u Enable system resume timer. Notebook Manager u Enable sleep upon battery low. Display Device Display Device is selected) click on battery. u System Resume Timer. (When Enable system resume timer is used to control various settings related to set and matched.
Select to allow the computer to enter standby or hibernation mode when the computer runs low on the button to display device(s), such as the display brightness/contrast levels. 82 User's Guide Select to allow the computer to wake-up from standby mode if the resume timer is set the System Resume Timer. u Enable system resume timer. Notebook Manager u Enable sleep upon battery low. Display Device Display Device is selected) click on battery. u System Resume Timer. (When Enable system resume timer is used to control various settings related to set and matched.