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... an extension cord. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Also, the total current rating of it. Carefully route the power cord and any other device. • Do not step on... total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the fuse rating. Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0°C ...
... an extension cord. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Also, the total current rating of it. Carefully route the power cord and any other device. • Do not step on... total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the fuse rating. Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0°C ...
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..." on page 55. Please refer to local regulations. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. viii • Dispose of the following occurs...
..." on page 55. Please refer to local regulations. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. viii • Dispose of the following occurs...
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... 63 Appendix A Specifications 65 Appendix B Notices 71 FCC notice 73 Modem notices 74 Wireless notice 75 Important safety instructions 75 Laser compliance statement 76 Lithium battery statement 77 LCD pixel statement 78 Year 2000 compliance statement 78 Macrovision copyright protection notice 78 Index 79
... 63 Appendix A Specifications 65 Appendix B Notices 71 FCC notice 73 Modem notices 74 Wireless notice 75 Important safety instructions 75 Laser compliance statement 76 Lithium battery statement 77 LCD pixel statement 78 Year 2000 compliance statement 78 Macrovision copyright protection notice 78 Index 79
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... to eject the media drive tray. Houses the computer's removable media drive (CD-RW, DVD-ROM, 2nd hard disk, or 2nd battery) Lights up when media drive is being accessed. Slot for SmartCard interface with pre-boot authentication systems. Accepts the video capture kit option... on the right side of the computer. Houses the computer's battery pack. Right view # Item 1 Video capture kit slot 2 Battery bay 3 AcerMedia drive bay 4 AcerMedia drive activity light 5 AcerMedia drive eject button 6 AcerMedia drive emergency eject ...
... to eject the media drive tray. Houses the computer's removable media drive (CD-RW, DVD-ROM, 2nd hard disk, or 2nd battery) Lights up when media drive is being accessed. Slot for SmartCard interface with pre-boot authentication systems. Accepts the video capture kit option... on the right side of the computer. Houses the computer's battery pack. Right view # Item 1 Video capture kit slot 2 Battery bay 3 AcerMedia drive bay 4 AcerMedia drive activity light 5 AcerMedia drive eject button 6 AcerMedia drive emergency eject ...
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A screw secures your hard disk in this bay. 8 Hard disk anti-shock Protects your computer. 5 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 6 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to personalize your hard disk against shocks. protection 9 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 8 1 Getting to know your TravelMate # Item Description 4 Personal identification slot Insert a business card or similar-sized identification card to remove the battery pack. 7 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk.
A screw secures your hard disk in this bay. 8 Hard disk anti-shock Protects your computer. 5 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 6 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to personalize your hard disk against shocks. protection 9 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 8 1 Getting to know your TravelMate # Item Description 4 Personal identification slot Insert a business card or similar-sized identification card to remove the battery pack. 7 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk.
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...-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • Removable optical drive (CD-RW or DVD-ROM is standard) • External USB floppy drive • Li-ion main battery pack • Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) • SmartCard interface with wavetable synthesizer • Built-in speakers and microphone • Optical...
...-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • Removable optical drive (CD-RW or DVD-ROM is standard) • External USB floppy drive • Li-ion main battery pack • Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) • SmartCard interface with wavetable synthesizer • Built-in speakers and microphone • Optical...
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Media Activity Battery Charge Lights when the hard disk or AcerMedia drive is activated. Lights when Num Lock is active. Icon Function Description Wireless Lights when the Blue ... Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons below the display screen. Sleep Lights when the computer enters Sleep mode. Lights when the battery is being charged. Power and Sleep status are enabled.
Media Activity Battery Charge Lights when the hard disk or AcerMedia drive is activated. Lights when Num Lock is active. Icon Function Description Wireless Lights when the Blue ... Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons below the display screen. Sleep Lights when the computer enters Sleep mode. Lights when the battery is being charged. Power and Sleep status are enabled.
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... remove the media can put the computer in Sleep mode by putting the computer in Sleep mode. 26 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 2 Select Shut down and click on the battery by pressing Fn-F4. Then close the display cover whenever you other than 2.5 hours or if your computer in the meeting... computer may want to bring to resume. Then tap any key or open the display, and press any media, diskette and compact disc, in your battery is not fully charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after it is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and turned off. What to bring...
... remove the media can put the computer in Sleep mode by putting the computer in Sleep mode. 26 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 2 Select Shut down and click on the battery by pressing Fn-F4. Then close the display cover whenever you other than 2.5 hours or if your computer in the meeting... computer may want to bring to resume. Then tap any key or open the display, and press any media, diskette and compact disc, in your battery is not fully charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after it is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and turned off. What to bring...
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... the computer is charged. 28 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking it into the ...
... the computer is charged. 28 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking it into the ...
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... following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate to the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to customs officials • International Traveler's Warranty passport Special...
... following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate to the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to customs officials • International Traveler's Warranty passport Special...
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... may demand more information. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. The computer supports PC-100 SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) modules. adds a host of which is expandable to 512 MB, employing 64-/128...
... may demand more information. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. The computer supports PC-100 SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) modules. adds a host of which is expandable to 512 MB, employing 64-/128...
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These include: • CD-RW drive • DVD-ROM drive • 2nd hard disk • 2nd battery To swap drive modules in and out of media drive options for use with your computer Note for Windows 98 users: If you change the ...
These include: • CD-RW drive • DVD-ROM drive • 2nd hard disk • 2nd battery To swap drive modules in and out of media drive options for use with your computer Note for Windows 98 users: If you change the ...
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Follow these steps: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected), and remove the battery pack. The computer uses a 9.5 mm, 2.5-inch, Enhanced-IDE hard disk. Then turn the computer over . 9 Open the display cover. Note: You can upgrade the hard ...
Follow these steps: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected), and remove the battery pack. The computer uses a 9.5 mm, 2.5-inch, Enhanced-IDE hard disk. Then turn the computer over . 9 Open the display cover. Note: You can upgrade the hard ...
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Easy answers and solutions are running on battery power, it is not lit, no power is being applied to turn the display back on the screen. Connect the AC adapter to restart the ... Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the floppy drive? Remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl-AltDel to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be low and unable to the computer. Press any key to the computer. Connect the external floppy drive and...
Easy answers and solutions are running on battery power, it is not lit, no power is being applied to turn the display back on the screen. Connect the AC adapter to restart the ... Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the floppy drive? Remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl-AltDel to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be low and unable to the computer. Press any key to the computer. Connect the external floppy drive and...
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... and reconfigure the computer. then press Esc to reboot. Hard Disk 0 Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error Messages Corrective Action CMOS Battery Bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Disk Boot Failure Insert a system (bootable) diskette into the floppy drive (A:), then press Enter to enter...
... and reconfigure the computer. then press Esc to reboot. Hard Disk 0 Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error Messages Corrective Action CMOS Battery Bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Disk Boot Failure Insert a system (bootable) diskette into the floppy drive (A:), then press Enter to enter...
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... Millenium Edition (Me), or Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system • ACPI support • DMI 2.0-compliant • LDCM support Battery pack • 37 WH Li-Ion main battery pack • Smart battery management technology • 2-hour rapid charge/3.5-hour charge-in-use AC adapter • 60-Watt • Auto sensing 100~... Higher-capacity hard disk drive • AcerMedia drive modules • DVD-ROM drive • CD-RW drive • 2nd hard disk • 2nd battery • Weight saver • EasyPort expansion device • PS/2 Y-bridge cable • Additional AC adapter and...
... Millenium Edition (Me), or Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system • ACPI support • DMI 2.0-compliant • LDCM support Battery pack • 37 WH Li-Ion main battery pack • Smart battery management technology • 2-hour rapid charge/3.5-hour charge-in-use AC adapter • 60-Watt • Auto sensing 100~... Higher-capacity hard disk drive • AcerMedia drive modules • DVD-ROM drive • CD-RW drive • 2nd hard disk • 2nd battery • Weight saver • EasyPort expansion device • PS/2 Y-bridge cable • Additional AC adapter and...
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...other risks. Keep them in fire. Laser compliance statement The CD-RW or DVD-ROM drive used batteries promptly. 14 Use only the proper type of another battery may explode if not handled properly. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. APPAREIL... A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman. 13 Warning! Maximum length is located on the drive. The CD-RW or DVD-ROM drive's classification...
...other risks. Keep them in fire. Laser compliance statement The CD-RW or DVD-ROM drive used batteries promptly. 14 Use only the proper type of another battery may explode if not handled properly. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. APPAREIL... A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman. 13 Warning! Maximum length is located on the drive. The CD-RW or DVD-ROM drive's classification...
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... caring for vii charging indicator 11 BIOS utility 53 brightness hotkeys 16 C caps lock 12 on indicator 11 care AC adapter vii battery pack vii computer vii CD or DVD tray ejecting 21 CD-RW ejecting manually 58 troubleshooting 58 cleaning computer viii computer bringing to meetings 26 ...
... caring for vii charging indicator 11 BIOS utility 53 brightness hotkeys 16 C caps lock 12 on indicator 11 care AC adapter vii battery pack vii computer vii CD or DVD tray ejecting 21 CD-RW ejecting manually 58 troubleshooting 58 cleaning computer viii computer bringing to meetings 26 ...
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... Q questions multiple PS/2 devices 59 setting location for modem use 59 S safety CD-RW or DVD-ROM 76 FCC notice 73 general instructions 75 lithium battery 77 modem notices 74 scroll lock 12 security keylock 30 passwords 36 SmartCard 30 service when to call viii SmartCard 30 installing the software v PlatinumKey...
... Q questions multiple PS/2 devices 59 setting location for modem use 59 S safety CD-RW or DVD-ROM 76 FCC notice 73 general instructions 75 lithium battery 77 modem notices 74 scroll lock 12 security keylock 30 passwords 36 SmartCard 30 service when to call viii SmartCard 30 installing the software v PlatinumKey...