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310-e.book Page iii Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Table of Contents Notices v Preface xiii Connecting the Notebook xiv Getting Help Online xvi Support Information ... with your Computer 1 Features 2 Display 4 Indicators and Microphone 6 Keyboard 8 Touchpad 15 Storage 17 Ports 19 Audio 26 Securing your Computer 28 Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power 31 Battery Pack 32 Power Management 39 Chapter 3 Peripherals and Options 45 External Monitor 46 External Keyboard 47 External Keypad 48 External Pointing Device 49 Printer...
310-e.book Page iii Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Table of Contents Notices v Preface xiii Connecting the Notebook xiv Getting Help Online xvi Support Information ... with your Computer 1 Features 2 Display 4 Indicators and Microphone 6 Keyboard 8 Touchpad 15 Storage 17 Ports 19 Audio 26 Securing your Computer 28 Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power 31 Battery Pack 32 Power Management 39 Chapter 3 Peripherals and Options 45 External Monitor 46 External Keyboard 47 External Keypad 48 External Pointing Device 49 Printer...
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... and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other risks. Use of another battery may result in a fire or electric shock. Batteries may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that are followed. Keep them in performance, indicating a need... the same type as the product's battery we recommend. ix Do not disassemble or dispose of them away from the wall outlet and refer servicing to a qualified serviceman. 14.Warning! When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b. e. 310-e.book Page ix Tuesday, October 27...
... and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other risks. Use of another battery may result in a fire or electric shock. Batteries may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that are followed. Keep them in performance, indicating a need... the same type as the product's battery we recommend. ix Do not disassemble or dispose of them away from the wall outlet and refer servicing to a qualified serviceman. 14.Warning! When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b. e. 310-e.book Page ix Tuesday, October 27...
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... cover latch is easy; You only need to do this once with the compartment cover back into the computer (c) and then lock the battery in place (d). xiv User's Guide 310-e.book Page xiv Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Preface Connecting the Notebook Connecting the computer is unlock before recharging again. Slide...
... cover latch is easy; You only need to do this once with the compartment cover back into the computer (c) and then lock the battery in place (d). xiv User's Guide 310-e.book Page xiv Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Preface Connecting the Notebook Connecting the computer is unlock before recharging again. Slide...
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... notebook, follow these steps: 1. Disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Turn the power off the notebook and remove the battery pack. 2. Power off before removing or replacing batteries. Also, the total current rating of all possible. xix 310-e.book Page xix Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Preface u The total ampere ratings of the equipment...
... notebook, follow these steps: 1. Disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Turn the power off the notebook and remove the battery pack. 2. Power off before removing or replacing batteries. Also, the total current rating of all possible. xix 310-e.book Page xix Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Preface u The total ampere ratings of the equipment...
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... graphics acceleration u External 3.5-inch floppy drive u External CD-ROM drive (optional) u High-capacity, enhanced-IDE hard disk u Lithium-Ion battery pack u Heuristic power management system with standby and hibernation power saving modes Multimedia u 16-bit high-fidelity stereo audio with the user in ...USB (Universal Serial Bus) port Human-centric Design and Ergonomics u Lightweight and slim u Sleek, smooth and stylish design 2 User's Guide 310-e.book Page 2 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Features Features This computer was designed with 3-D sound u Built-in speaker u Built-in mind....
... graphics acceleration u External 3.5-inch floppy drive u External CD-ROM drive (optional) u High-capacity, enhanced-IDE hard disk u Lithium-Ion battery pack u Heuristic power management system with standby and hibernation power saving modes Multimedia u 16-bit high-fidelity stereo audio with the user in ...USB (Universal Serial Bus) port Human-centric Design and Ergonomics u Lightweight and slim u Sleek, smooth and stylish design 2 User's Guide 310-e.book Page 2 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Features Features This computer was designed with 3-D sound u Built-in speaker u Built-in mind....
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The LED panel also has an internal microphone for multimedia purposes. Battery Charge Lights when the battery is closed. 310-e.book Page 6 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Indicators and Microphone Indicators and Microphone The computer has six easy-to-read status indicators (LEDs) and a ...
The LED panel also has an internal microphone for multimedia purposes. Battery Charge Lights when the battery is closed. 310-e.book Page 6 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Indicators and Microphone Indicators and Microphone The computer has six easy-to-read status indicators (LEDs) and a ...
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It also includes information on battery power. Contents Battery Pack 32 Battery 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 Power Management 39 Power Management Modes...chapter contains the information you need to know to operate the computer on how your computer manages and saves power. 310-e.book Page 31 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM 2 Operating on Battery Power The computer operates on AC or...
It also includes information on battery power. Contents Battery Pack 32 Battery 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 Power Management 39 Power Management Modes...chapter contains the information you need to know to operate the computer on how your computer manages and saves power. 310-e.book Page 31 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM 2 Operating on Battery Power The computer operates on AC or...
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310-e.book Page 32 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Battery Pack Battery Pack The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use the AC adapter. This tells the user that the battery power is off warning beeps and the status indicator flashes at regular intervals. Whenever possible, use between charges. The battery will come in...
310-e.book Page 32 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Battery Pack Battery Pack The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use the AC adapter. This tells the user that the battery power is off warning beeps and the status indicator flashes at regular intervals. Whenever possible, use between charges. The battery will come in...
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...the computer. Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Before removing the battery pack, make sure that you won't be able to insert the battery pack. Follow these steps: 1. Align the battery's clasp to the computer; Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power 33 Attach the battery to temperatures below 0ºC (...or above 60ºC (140ºF). Note: Make sure the cover latch is properly seated. Slide down until the battery is unlock before inserting the battery pack otherwise you have an AC adapter connected to the cover and slide it down the cover. 2. This may ...
...the computer. Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Before removing the battery pack, make sure that you won't be able to insert the battery pack. Follow these steps: 1. Align the battery's clasp to the computer; Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power 33 Attach the battery to temperatures below 0ºC (...or above 60ºC (140ºF). Note: Make sure the cover latch is properly seated. Slide down until the battery is unlock before inserting the battery pack otherwise you have an AC adapter connected to the cover and slide it down the cover. 2. This may ...
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... to it. Charging the Battery To charge the battery, place the battery pack inside the battery compartment and plug the AC adapter into the computer. 4. Insert the battery into the computer and an electrical outlet. pull out the battery pack. In rapid 34 ...User's Guide Push the cover upward and then lock the cover. 310-e.book Page 34 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Battery...
... to it. Charging the Battery To charge the battery, place the battery pack inside the battery compartment and plug the AC adapter into the computer. 4. Insert the battery into the computer and an electrical outlet. pull out the battery pack. In rapid 34 ...User's Guide Push the cover upward and then lock the cover. 310-e.book Page 34 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Battery...
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... fully charged in approximately two hours. Using the Windows Battery Meter The Windows battery meter indicates the present battery level. Chapter 2 Operating on the taskbar to eight hours. 310-e.book Page 35 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Battery Pack mode, a fully depleted battery gets fully charged in approximately six to see the present charge level...
... fully charged in approximately two hours. Using the Windows Battery Meter The Windows battery meter indicates the present battery level. Chapter 2 Operating on the taskbar to eight hours. 310-e.book Page 35 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Battery Pack mode, a fully depleted battery gets fully charged in approximately six to see the present charge level...
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... computing. u Use the PHDISK utility to optimize and maximize battery power: u Purchase an extra battery pack. u Keep the battery pack in a cool, dry place. u The batteries can do this through the Setup Utility. 310-e.book Page 36 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Battery Pack Optimizing Battery Life This section helps you get the most out of...
... computing. u Use the PHDISK utility to optimize and maximize battery power: u Purchase an extra battery pack. u Keep the battery pack in a cool, dry place. u The batteries can do this through the Setup Utility. 310-e.book Page 36 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Battery Pack Optimizing Battery Life This section helps you get the most out of...
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...panel. Chapter 2 Operating on page 71. Warning: Connect the AC adapter to worry about battery power as long as possible. 310-e.book Page 37 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Battery Pack Battery-low Warning You never have around three minutes to save system information onto the hard disk.... If you enabled the Battery-low Warning Beep parameter in Setup is enabled and the following ...
...panel. Chapter 2 Operating on page 71. Warning: Connect the AC adapter to worry about battery power as long as possible. 310-e.book Page 37 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Battery Pack Battery-low Warning You never have around three minutes to save system information onto the hard disk.... If you enabled the Battery-low Warning Beep parameter in Setup is enabled and the following ...
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... the application. 3. Resume work . Power off the computer. Save all necessary files. 3. Resume from Hibernation mode. Power off the computer. 4. 310-e.book Page 38 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Battery Pack The following table shows the recommended course of action to take when you wish to the computer. 2. Exit the application...
... the application. 3. Resume work . Power off the computer. Save all necessary files. 3. Resume from Hibernation mode. Power off the computer. 4. 310-e.book Page 38 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Battery Pack The following table shows the recommended course of action to take when you wish to the computer. 2. Exit the application...
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Note: We recommend you press a key or move the touchpad or external mouse. Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power 39 If these devices in order to conserve energy. Power Management Modes Display Standby Mode Screen activity is detected for the period ...inactivity time-out), the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to prolong your battery life. 310-e.book Page 39 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Power Management Power Management This computer has a built-in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing...
Note: We recommend you press a key or move the touchpad or external mouse. Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power 39 If these devices in order to conserve energy. Power Management Modes Display Standby Mode Screen activity is detected for the period ...inactivity time-out), the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to prolong your battery life. 310-e.book Page 39 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Power Management Power Management This computer has a built-in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing...
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... the waiting time determined by Timeout values for these devices. Standby mode The computer consumes very low power in the system memory until the battery is drained. Peripheral Standby Modes The peripheral connections in your computer also power down to save power if there is no disk read/write ... specified by the Hard Disk Timeout. All data remains intact in Standby mode. These include audio, serial ports, floppy drive and parallel port. 310-e.book Page 40 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Power Management Hard Disk Standby Mode The hard disk enters standby mode when there are ...
... the waiting time determined by Timeout values for these devices. Standby mode The computer consumes very low power in the system memory until the battery is drained. Peripheral Standby Modes The peripheral connections in your computer also power down to save power if there is no disk read/write ... specified by the Hard Disk Timeout. All data remains intact in Standby mode. These include audio, serial ports, floppy drive and parallel port. 310-e.book Page 40 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Power Management Hard Disk Standby Mode The hard disk enters standby mode when there are ...
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... and resumes where you turn off the computer power in Standby mode (by holding the power switch for more than 4 seconds) or when the battery is enabled Hibernation mode In Hibernation mode, all system information onto the hard disk before it means the operating system will not allow the computer... consume any key u Move the active pointing device (internal or external, PS/ 2 or serial) u Allow the Resume Timer to enter the power saving mode. 310-e.book Page 41 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Power Management Note: If the computer beeps but does not enter Standby mode after pressing the...
... and resumes where you turn off the computer power in Standby mode (by holding the power switch for more than 4 seconds) or when the battery is enabled Hibernation mode In Hibernation mode, all system information onto the hard disk before it means the operating system will not allow the computer... consume any key u Move the active pointing device (internal or external, PS/ 2 or serial) u Allow the Resume Timer to enter the power saving mode. 310-e.book Page 41 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Power Management Note: If the computer beeps but does not enter Standby mode after pressing the...
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... and matched. To exit Hibernation mode, press the power switch. With the Battery Low Suspend parameter in Hibernation mode. 42 User's Guide Warning: Do not change any system activity u Experiencing a battery low condition for the computer to enter Hibernation mode: u The Hibernation file... created by PHDISK must be set to [ENABLED] In this situation, there are two necessary conditions for about a minute. 310-e.book Page 42 Tuesday, October 27, ...
... and matched. To exit Hibernation mode, press the power switch. With the Battery Low Suspend parameter in Hibernation mode. 42 User's Guide Warning: Do not change any system activity u Experiencing a battery low condition for the computer to enter Hibernation mode: u The Hibernation file... created by PHDISK must be set to [ENABLED] In this situation, there are two necessary conditions for about a minute. 310-e.book Page 42 Tuesday, October 27, ...
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To update the time and date, reboot the computer. Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power 43 An increasing number of software applications support APM to take advantage of power saving features and allow greater system availability without APM ...your Windows 95 or 98 user's manual. Note: If you enable Heuristic Power Management in Setup without degrading performance. Advanced Power Management greatly prolongs battery life. 310-e.book Page 43 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Power Management Advanced Power Management This computer supports the APM standard designed to avoid this problem...
To update the time and date, reboot the computer. Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power 43 An increasing number of software applications support APM to take advantage of power saving features and allow greater system availability without APM ...your Windows 95 or 98 user's manual. Note: If you enable Heuristic Power Management in Setup without degrading performance. Advanced Power Management greatly prolongs battery life. 310-e.book Page 43 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Power Management Advanced Power Management This computer supports the APM standard designed to avoid this problem...
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... more memory or upgrade your hard disk when you use your computer in ports and connectors. 310-e.book Page 45 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM 3 Peripherals and Options Your computer ... with the latest technology. You can purchase most of these and other options directly from Acer. Contents External Monitor 46 External Keyboard 47 External Keypad 48 External Pointing Device 49 External PS...External PCMCIA CD-ROM (optional 54 USB Devices 55 Miscellaneous Options 56 Additional Power Packs 56 Battery Pack 56 AC Adapter 56 Cables 56 PS/2 Y-Bridge Cable 56 Parallel Cable 57 File...
... more memory or upgrade your hard disk when you use your computer in ports and connectors. 310-e.book Page 45 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM 3 Peripherals and Options Your computer ... with the latest technology. You can purchase most of these and other options directly from Acer. Contents External Monitor 46 External Keyboard 47 External Keypad 48 External Pointing Device 49 External PS...External PCMCIA CD-ROM (optional 54 USB Devices 55 Miscellaneous Options 56 Additional Power Packs 56 Battery Pack 56 AC Adapter 56 Cables 56 PS/2 Y-Bridge Cable 56 Parallel Cable 57 File...