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...Windows are the property of such revision or changes. TravelMate Notebook Computer Model___________Serial No Purchase Date TravelMate is a trademark and a product of Acer Inc., developed with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of purchase. Such changes will... be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in the space provided below. 510.book : 510...
...Windows are the property of such revision or changes. TravelMate Notebook Computer Model___________Serial No Purchase Date TravelMate is a trademark and a product of Acer Inc., developed with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of purchase. Such changes will... be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in the space provided below. 510.book : 510...
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510.book : 510TOC.fm Page iv Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Table of Contents Traveling Internationally with the Computer 69 Chapter 5 Software 71 System Software 72 Sleep Manager 73 Notebook Manager 80 BIOS Utility 91 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 107 Frequently-Asked Questions 108 Error Messages 113 Troubleshooting Tips 116 Online Services 117 Appendix A Specifications 119 iv
510.book : 510TOC.fm Page iv Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Table of Contents Traveling Internationally with the Computer 69 Chapter 5 Software 71 System Software 72 Sleep Manager 73 Notebook Manager 80 BIOS Utility 91 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 107 Frequently-Asked Questions 108 Error Messages 113 Troubleshooting Tips 116 Online Services 117 Appendix A Specifications 119 iv
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Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with this key perform special functions. 510.book : 510-1.fm Page 11 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Windows Keys Keyboard The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with your Computer 11 Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next Taskbar button...
Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with this key perform special functions. 510.book : 510-1.fm Page 11 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Windows Keys Keyboard The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with your Computer 11 Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next Taskbar button...
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APM is a power-management specification jointly developed by Microsoft and Intel. An increasing number of software packages support APM to take advantage of power given to each device attached to control the amount of its power-saving features and allow greater system availability without degrading performance. 510.book : 510-2.fm Page 44 Thursday, March...
APM is a power-management specification jointly developed by Microsoft and Intel. An increasing number of software packages support APM to take advantage of power given to each device attached to control the amount of its power-saving features and allow greater system availability without degrading performance. 510.book : 510-2.fm Page 44 Thursday, March...
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... traveling in another printer Proof of purchase, in case you . Chapter 4 Moving with the local AC voltage (e.g., power rating). 510.book : 510-4.fm Page 69 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Traveling Internationally with the Computer Traveling Internationally with the Computer when you are ...useful when traveling internationally. AC adapter Power cords that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are ...
... traveling in another printer Proof of purchase, in case you . Chapter 4 Moving with the local AC voltage (e.g., power rating). 510.book : 510-4.fm Page 69 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Traveling Internationally with the Computer Traveling Internationally with the Computer when you are ...useful when traveling internationally. AC adapter Power cords that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are ...
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Information Viewer Information Viewer summarizes and lists information about the specifications and settings of the different components of the section you want to view. 510.book : 510-5.fm Page 81 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Notebook Manager To select a section, click on -screen. Item Description CPU Brand, type and clock speed of ...
Information Viewer Information Viewer summarizes and lists information about the specifications and settings of the different components of the section you want to view. 510.book : 510-5.fm Page 81 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Notebook Manager To select a section, click on -screen. Item Description CPU Brand, type and clock speed of ...
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... hot key Fn-F6 to toggle the display back to adjust the contrast level (only for models with HPA LCDs). Right-click on your LCD specification). Then click on the icon and adjust the level. Press Fn-F8 to turn the display back on, two things might be the cause: ...volume. You can also use the volume control knob on the icon and deselect the Mute option. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 109 No audio from the computer. 510.book : 510-6.fm Page 109 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Frequently-Asked Questions If pressing a key does not turn the speakers on (this hotkey also turns...
... hot key Fn-F6 to toggle the display back to adjust the contrast level (only for models with HPA LCDs). Right-click on your LCD specification). Then click on the icon and adjust the level. Press Fn-F8 to turn the display back on, two things might be the cause: ...volume. You can also use the volume control knob on the icon and deselect the Mute option. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 109 No audio from the computer. 510.book : 510-6.fm Page 109 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Frequently-Asked Questions If pressing a key does not turn the speakers on (this hotkey also turns...
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... set the Hard Disk 0 type to hard disk drive. Protected Mode Test Fail Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. 510.book : 510-6.fm Page 114 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Error Messages Error Messages Corrective Action Insert system diskette and press key to reboot... Insert a system (bootable) diskette in the floppy drive (A:), then press Enter to reboot. See the specification label attached to [Auto] for hard disk ...
... set the Hard Disk 0 type to hard disk drive. Protected Mode Test Fail Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. 510.book : 510-6.fm Page 114 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Error Messages Error Messages Corrective Action Insert system diskette and press key to reboot... Insert a system (bootable) diskette in the floppy drive (A:), then press Enter to reboot. See the specification label attached to [Auto] for hard disk ...
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510.book : 510-a.fm Page 119 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM A Specifications This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer. Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) 64-bit dual memory banks 256KB Flash ROM BIOS Data Storage One 3.5-inch internal floppy drive One ...
510.book : 510-a.fm Page 119 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM A Specifications This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer. Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) 64-bit dual memory banks 256KB Flash ROM BIOS Data Storage One 3.5-inch internal floppy drive One ...
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...-out jack One audio line-in jack One microphone-in wavetable synthesizer Play-now audio capability Dual speakers Sound Blaster Pro- 510.book : 510-a.fm Page 120 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Specifications Audio 16-bit stereo audio 3-dimensional sound with built-in jack One USB port One FIR wireless communication port (IrDA...
...-out jack One audio line-in jack One microphone-in wavetable synthesizer Play-now audio capability Dual speakers Sound Blaster Pro- 510.book : 510-a.fm Page 120 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Specifications Audio 16-bit stereo audio 3-dimensional sound with built-in jack One USB port One FIR wireless communication port (IrDA...
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510.book : 510-a.fm Page 121 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Specifications Weight and Dimensions 3.1 kg (6.83 lb) 308 x 257 x 44.5 mm (12.13 x 10.12 x 1.75 in) Temperature Operating: 10°C ~ 35°C Non-operating: -20... battery pack Smart battery management technology 3-hour rapid charge/6 to 9-hour charge-in-use AC Adapter 60-Watt Auto sensing 100~240Vac, 50~60Hz Appendix A Specifications 121
510.book : 510-a.fm Page 121 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Specifications Weight and Dimensions 3.1 kg (6.83 lb) 308 x 257 x 44.5 mm (12.13 x 10.12 x 1.75 in) Temperature Operating: 10°C ~ 35°C Non-operating: -20... battery pack Smart battery management technology 3-hour rapid charge/6 to 9-hour charge-in-use AC Adapter 60-Watt Auto sensing 100~240Vac, 50~60Hz Appendix A Specifications 121
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510.book : 510-a.fm Page 122 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Specifications Options 32-/64-/128-MB SDRAM memory upgrade module PS/2 Y-cable Full-function port replicator Additional AC adapter and battery pack Numeric keypad File transfer cable 122 User's Guide
510.book : 510-a.fm Page 122 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Specifications Options 32-/64-/128-MB SDRAM memory upgrade module PS/2 Y-cable Full-function port replicator Additional AC adapter and battery pack Numeric keypad File transfer cable 122 User's Guide
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..., 30 W warranty International Traveler's Warranty, xix Windows keys, 11 Index 127 510.book : 510IX.fm Page 127 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Index service when to call, xxi Sleep Manager, 73 software bundled, 72 speakers hotkey, 15 troubleshooting, 109 specifications, 119 Standby mode, 41-42 entering, 41 hotkey, 14 resuming from, 42...
..., 30 W warranty International Traveler's Warranty, xix Windows keys, 11 Index 127 510.book : 510IX.fm Page 127 Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Index service when to call, xxi Sleep Manager, 73 software bundled, 72 speakers hotkey, 15 troubleshooting, 109 specifications, 119 Standby mode, 41-42 entering, 41 hotkey, 14 resuming from, 42...