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Numerics 3D enhanced function enabling, 28 A AC adapter caring for, xviii connecting, xiv audio, 27 connecting externally, 52 controlling volume, 27 setting input source in Notebook Manager, 82 troubleshooting, 99-100 B battery installing, xiv battery pack battery-low warning, 37 caring for, xix characteristics, 32 charging, 34 charging indicator, 7 charging modes, 34 checking charge level, 35 installing, 33 low conditions, 38 optimizing, 36 removing, 34 using the first time, 32 boot order setting in Notebook Manager, 76 setting in Setup Utility, 88 brightness hot keys, 13 setting in Notebook Manager, 82 C caps lock, 9 Index Index on indicator, 8 care AC adapter, xviii battery pack, xix computer, xviii CD-ROM ejecting, 18 ejecting manually, 100 troubleshooting, 100 charging checking level, 35 modes, 34 cleaning computer, xix computer bringing to meetings, 65 caring for, xviii cleaning, xix connecting, xiv disconnecting, 64 features, 3 information, 75 moving around, 65 on indicator, 7 power management, 39 security, 29 setting up a home office, 67 taking home, 66 traveling internationally, 69 traveling on local trips, 68 troubleshooting, 97 turning on, xv connections AC adapter, xiv audio, 52 computer, xiv file transfer cable, 57 keyboard, external, 47 keypad, external, 48 monitor, 44 mouse, 49 mouse, PS/2, 49 mouse, serial, 50 111

Section	Page
Notices	5
FCC Notice	5
FCC Modem Notice	6
Important Safety Instructions	7
Year 2000 Compliance Statement	9
Laser Compliance Statement	10
Lithium Battery Statement	11
Preface	13
Connecting the Computer	14
Getting Help Online	16
Accessing Online Help	16
Getting Online	16
Support Information	17
Care and Maintenance	18
Taking Care of Your Computer	18
Taking Care of your AC Adapter	18
Taking Care of your Battery Pack	19
Cleaning and Servicing	19
Features	23
Performance	23
Multimedia	23
Connectivity	23
Human-centric Design and Ergonomics	24
Expansion	24
Display	25
Video Performance	25
Simultaneous Display	25
Dual Display	25
Power Management	26
Opening and Closing the Display	26
Indicators	27
Keyboard	29
Special Keys	29
Lock Keys	29
Embedded Numeric Keypad	30
Windows Keys	31
Hot Keys	32
Keyboard Ergonomics	34
Touchpad	35
Touchpad Basics	35
Storage	37
Hard Disk	37
Floppy Drive	37
Ejecting a Floppy Disk	37
AcerMedia Bay	37
Ejecting the CD-ROM Tray	38
Playing DVD-ROM	38
Swapping Modules	39
Ports	40
Left Ports	40
S-Video	41
Universal Serial Bus	41
Fast Infrared	41
Rear Ports	42
Fax/Data Modem	43
Right Ports	44
PC Card Slots	44
Inserting a Card	45
Ejecting a Card	45
Bottom Port	46
Audio	47
Controlling Volume	47
Enabling the 3D Enhanced Function	48
Securing your Computer	49
Security Notch	49
Passwords	49
Setting a Password	50
Battery Pack	52
Battery Pack Characteristics	52
Using a Battery Pack for the First Time	52
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack	53
Charging the Battery	54
Charging Modes	54
Checking the Battery Level	55
Using the Windows Battery Meter	55
Optimizing Battery Life	56
Battery-low Warning	57
Power Management	59
Power Management Modes	59
Display Standby Mode	59
\	59
Hard Disk Standby Mode	60
Standby Mode	60
Hibernation Mode	61
External Monitor	64
Using Dual Display	64
Enabling Dual Display	65
Display Resolution Combinations	66
External Keyboard	67
External Keypad	68
External Pointing Device	69
External PS/2 Mouse	69
External Serial Mouse	70
External USB Mouse	70
Printer	71
Audio Devices	72
Setting the Input Source	72
Mini Docking Station	73
PC Cards	74
USB Devices	75
Miscellaneous Options	76
Additional Power Packs	76
Battery Pack	76
AC Adapter	76
Cables	76
PS/2 Y-Bridge Cable	76
File Transfer Cable	77
Key Component Upgrades	78
Memory Upgrade	78
Memory Configurations	78
Installing Memory	79
Hard Disk Upgrade	81
Installing a Replacement Hard Disk	81
Disconnecting from the Desktop	84
Moving Around	85
Preparing the Computer	85
What To Bring to Short Meetings	85
What To Bring to Long Meetings	85
Taking the Computer Home	86
Preparing the Computer	86
What To Bring with You	86
Special Considerations	86
Setting Up a Home Office	87
Traveling with the Computer	88
Preparing the Computer	88
What To Bring with You	88
Special Considerations	88
Traveling Internationally with the Computer	89
Preparing the Computer	89
What To Bring with You	89
Special Considerations	89
System Software	92
PhDISK	93
Syntax	93
Notebook Manager	94
Information Viewer	95
Boot Sequence	96
Password	97
Setting the Supervisor Password	98
Setting the User Password	99
Power Management	100
Display Device	101
Line-in/Microphone	102
Setup Utility	103
Navigating the Setup Utility	103
Main	104
Hard Disk 0 Submenu	106
CD-ROM Submenu	107
Boot Sequence Submenu	108
Advanced	109
Security	111
Setting a Password	112
Removing a Password	113
Power	114
Exit	116
Frequently-Asked Questions	118
I pressed the power switch and opened the display,...	118
Nothing appears on the screen.	118
Image is not full-screen.	119
No audio from the computer.	119
External microphone or audio line-in device does n...	120
I want to eject the CD-ROM tray without turning on...	120
The keyboard does not respond.	121
The serial mouse does not work.	121
I prefer using an external keyboard and mouse, but...	121
The printer does not work.	121
The infrared port does not work.	122
I want to set up my location to use the internal m...	122
What steps do I need to take after I upgrade my co...	122
Error Messages	124
Microprocessor	127
Memory	127
Data Storage	127
Display and Video	127
Audio	128
Keyboard and Pointing Device	128
I/O Ports	128
Weight and Dimensions	129
Temperature	129
Humidity (non-condensing)	129
System	129
Battery Pack	129
AC Adapter	129
Options	130

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Index

111

Numerics

3D enhanced function

enabling

AC adapter

caring for

xviii

connecting

xiv

audio

connecting externally

controlling volume

setting input source in

Notebook Manager

troubleshooting

100

battery

installing

xiv

battery pack

battery-low warning

caring for

xix

characteristics

charging

charging indicator

charging modes

checking charge level

installing

low conditions

optimizing

removing

using the first time

boot order

setting in Notebook

Manager

setting in Setup Utility

brightness

hot keys

setting in Notebook

Manager

caps lock

on indicator

care

AC adapter

xviii

battery pack

xix

computer

xviii

CD-ROM

ejecting

ejecting manually

100

troubleshooting

100

charging

checking level

modes

cleaning

computer

xix

computer

bringing to meetings

caring for

xviii

cleaning

xix

connecting

xiv

disconnecting

features

information

moving around

on indicator

power management

security

setting up a home office

taking home

traveling internationally

traveling on local trips

troubleshooting

turning on

connections

AC adapter

xiv

audio

computer

xiv

file transfer cable

keyboard, external

keypad, external

monitor

mouse

mouse, PS/2

mouse, serial