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Extensa 610 User’s Manual.
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iii IMPOR TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions mar ked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
iv 11. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a.
v Concerning Lithium Batteries ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Léver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. A D V A R S E L Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri.
vi FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
vii About This Manual Purpose This manual discusses the features of the notebook and tells how to use and configure it. This manual, along with the online help, should familiarize you with all aspects of the notebook computer.
viii Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: C:setup , [Enabled] , etc. Represent text input by the user, default settings and recommended selections message displayed Denotes a.
ix Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 1.1 Item Checklist ....................................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Taking Care of Your Computer .............................................................. 1-3 1.
x 2.6 Storage ............................................................................................... 2-16 2.6.1 Hard Disk ................................................................................ 2-16 2.6.2 Internal Drive .............
xi 4 Options 4.1 External Monitor .................................................................................... 4-2 4.2 External Keyboard ................................................................................. 4-3 4.3 External Keypad .
xii 5.3 SafeOff ............................................................................................... 5-13 5.3.1 Uninstalling SafeOFF ............................................................. 5-13 5.4 Touchpad Driver ....................
xiii 6.5 Power Management Settings ............................................................... 6-15 6.5.1 Power Management Mode ...................................................... 6-15 6.5.2 Display Standby Timer ...............................
xiv A Specifications B Address and Interrupt Tables B.1 System Memory Map ............................................................................ B-1 B.2 I/O Address Map ............................................................................
xv List of Figures 1-1 Write-protecting a 3.5-inch Diskette ...................................................... 1-8 2-1 Display .................................................................................................. 2-5 2-2 Indicator Light .
xvi List of Tables 2-1 Indicator Status Descriptions ................................................................. 2-6 2-2 Lock Key Descriptions ........................................................................... 2-8 2-3 Using the Embedded Keypad .
Getting Started 1- 1 Chapter 1 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the Extensa 610 notebook computer. Guaranteed and backed by Acer ’ s world-class support, you can be sure of top-notch performance with your new AcerNote. This chapter guides you through the first few steps on setting up your notebook computer.
1- 2 User’s Manual 1.1 Item Checklist Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents. If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
Getting Started 1- 3 1.2 Taking Care of Your Computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it. This section tells you how to care for the notebook. Also, re-read the important safety instructions at the beginning of this manual. 1.2.1 Notebook • Do not expose the notebook to direct sunlight.
1- 4 User’s Manual • Do not subject the notebook to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the notebook to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water on the notebook.
Getting Started 1- 5 • Do not expose the notebook to dust and dirt. • Never place objects on top of the notebook to avoid damaging the notebook. • Never place the notebook on uneven surfaces.
1- 6 User’s Manual 1.2.2 AC Adapter Here are some ways of taking care of your AC adapter. • Do not connect the adapter to any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from personal traffic.
Getting Started 1- 7 1.2.4 Cleaning and Servicing When cleaning the notebook, follow these steps: 1. Power off the notebook 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.
1- 8 User’s Manual • Write-protect your diskettes to prevent accidental erasure. To do this, slide the write-protect tab to the write-protect position.
Getting Started 1- 9 1.3 Connecting the Notebook After reading through the previous section, you are now ready to experience your new notebook. Connecting the notebook is as easy is 1-2-3. Inserting the Battery Pack Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment and slide the battery compartment cover in place.
1- 10 User’s Manual 1.4 Getting Help Online This user ’ s manual provides clear and concise information about the notebook, so read it thoroughly. To provide you with help when traveling, the notebook has a comprehensive online help. Accessing Online Help Follow these steps to access the online documentation: 1.
System Tour 2- 1 Chapter 2 System Tour This notebook combines high-performance, versatility, power management features and multimedia capabilities in a uniquely stylish and ergonomic design case. Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with your new power computing partner.
2- 2 User’s Manual 2.1 Features The notebook was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of the notebook ’ s many features: Performance • High-end Pentium microprocessor • 64-bit main memory and external (L2) cache memory • Large LCD display and PCI local bus video with graphics acceleration • Internal CD-ROM drive or 3.
System Tour 2- 3 Human-centric Design and Ergonomics • Lightweight and slim • Sleek, smooth and stylish design • Full-sized keyboard • Wide and curved palm rest • Centrally-located touchpad .
2- 4 User’s Manual 2.2 Display The large graphics display offers excellent viewing, display quality and desktop performance graphics. The notebook supports two different display configurations — DSTN and TFT active matrix. Video Performance PCI local bus video with graphics accelerator and 1MB video RAM boost video performance.
System Tour 2- 5 Figure 2-1 Display To close the lid, fold it down gently until the display lid latch clicks into place. To avoid damaging the display, do not slam it when closing. Do not place any object on top of the notebook when the display is closed.
2- 6 User’s Manual 2.3 Indicator Light A two-way indicator light is found on the inside and outside of the display. Figure 2-2 Indicator Light This two-way indicator light allows you to see the notebook status when the display is open or closed. The indicator serves both as a power and battery- charging indicator.
System Tour 2- 7 2.4 Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys that includes an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows 95 keys and twelve function keys.
2- 8 User’s Manual 2.4.2 Special Keys Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. See Table 2-2 for the lock key descriptions. Table 2-2 Lock Key Descriptions Lock Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
System Tour 2- 9 Embedded Keypad The embedded keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small, encircled characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, the cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.
2- 10 User’s Manual Windows 95 Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows 95-specific functions. See Table 2-4. Table 2-4 Windows 95 Key Descriptions Key Description Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key performs special functions.
System Tour 2- 11 Hot Keys The notebook employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the notebook ’ s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS setup utility. Table 2-5 Hot Key List Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-Esc Hotkey Escape Exits the hotkey control.
2- 12 User’s Manual Table 2-5 Hot Key List (continued) Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F5 Volume Control Press the scale hotkeys ( Fn- → → , Fn- ← ← ) to increase and decrease the output level. Fn-F6 Setup Gains access to BIOS setup utility’s power management settings and system information reference screens.
System Tour 2- 13 2.4.3 Keyboard Ergonomics Located below the keyboard, the wide and curved palm rest gives you a place to rest your hands while you type.
2- 14 User’s Manual 2.5 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is an PS/2-compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palm rest provides ample comfort and support.
System Tour 2- 15 Touchpad Basics The following items teach you how to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. • Press the left and right buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions.
2- 16 User’s Manual 2.6 Storage High-capacity storage comes in the form of a 2.5-inch Enhanced-IDE hard disk. The notebook also has either an internal 3.5-inch, 1.44MB floppy drive or an internal high-speed CD-ROM drive. 2.6.1 Hard Disk The hard disk module can be upgraded when you need more storage space.
System Tour 2- 17 External Floppy Drive To use the external floppy drive, simply connect one end of the floppy drive cable to the floppy drive port and the other end to the connector on the external floppy drive. The external floppy drive is hot-pluggable.
2- 18 User’s Manual 2.7 Ports Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your notebook computer as you would with a desktop PC. The ports are found on the rear panel; PC card slots are found on the left panel of the notebook. See Chapter 4 on how to connect external devices to the notebook.
System Tour 2- 19 Table 2-7 describes these ports. Table 2-7 Port Descrip tions # Icon Port Connects to... 1 DC-in Port AC adapter and power outlet 2 Microphone-in Port External 3.5mm minijack condenser microphone 3 Line-in Port Line-in device (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman) 4 Line-out Port Line-out device (e.
2- 20 User’s Manual 2.7.2 PC Card Slots There are two type II/I or one type III Cardbus PC Card slots found on the left panel of the notebook. These slots accept credit-card-sized cards that enhances the usability and expandability of the notebook.
System Tour 2- 21 Ejecting a Card Exit the application using the card, then follow these steps: Pull out the slot eject button of the slot where the card is inserted.
2- 22 User’s Manual 2.8 Audio Standard notebook configuration includes 16-bit stereo audio with further enhancements that include a software wavetable for more accurate sound reproduction. Dual speakers found on both sides of the display hinge direct sound towards you which allows for excellent sound output.
System Tour 2- 23 2.9 Securing your Notebook Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and a two-level password scheme. 2.9.1 Security Notch A security notch located on the rear panel of the notebook lets you connect a Kensington-compatible key-based computer security lock.
Power 3- 1 Chapter 3 Power The notebook operates on AC or battery power. This chapter contains the information you need to know to operate the notebook on battery power.
3- 2 User’s Manual 3.1 Battery Pack The notebook uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges. 3.1.1 Battery Pack Characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs Current Battery Technology Standards The notebook uses either a Lithium-Ion or Nickel Metal-Hydride (NiMH) battery pack.
Power 3- 3 Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0ºC (32ºF) or above 60ºC (140ºF). This may adversely affect the battery pack. 3.1.2 Removing and Installing the Battery Pack Removing the Battery Pack Before removing the battery pack, make sure that you have an AC adapter connected to the notebook; otherwise turn off the notebook.
3- 4 User’s Manual Installing the Battery Pack The following figure shows how to install the battery pack. Lithium-Ion Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment and slide in the battery compartment cover. Nickel-Metal Hydride Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment.
Power 3- 5 3.1.3 Charging the Battery To charge the battery, place the battery pack inside the battery compartment and plug the AC adapter into the notebook and an electrical outlet. You can also purchase an optional external battery charger to charge the battery pack (see section 4.
3- 6 User’s Manual 3.1.4 Checki ng the Battery Level The notebook features battery-low warning signals that are both audible and visible. When the battery pack is low, the notebook emits warning beeps and the battery indicator flashes at regular intervals.
Power 3- 7 • Eject the PC card from the card slot when not in use, since the PC card draws extra power. • Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. The recommended storage temperature for battery packs ranges from 10 to 30 degrees C. The higher the storage temperature, the faster the battery pack self- discharges.
3- 8 User’s Manual Otherwise, the notebook enters standby mode. Connect the AC adapter or insert a charged battery pack into the notebook as soon as possible. Data is lost when notebook power is cut off during standby mode. Table 3-1 lists the recommended course of action when you encounter a battery-low condition.
Power 3- 9 3.2 Power Management This notebook has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to the serial and parallel ports, and video memory.
3- 10 User’s Manual If the LCD backlight is too bright, the system automatically adjusts it to a manageable level; otherwise, the level stays the same. If you want a brighter picture, you can then adjust the brightness and contrast level using hotkeys ( Fn-F2 1 ).
Power 3- 11 In this situation, there are four ways to enter hibernation mode: • Press the sleep hot key Fn-F7 ( ) with System Sleep Mode set to [Hibernate] . • Set a value for the System Sleep Timer in Setup with System Sleep Mode set to [Hibernate] .
3- 12 User’s Manual Standby Mode The notebook consumes very low power in standby mode. Data remain intact in the system memory until battery is drained. There are four ways to enter standby mode : • Press the sleep hot key Fn-F7 ( ) with System Sleep State set to [Standby] .
Power 3- 13 To leave standby mode and return to normal mode : • Press any key • Move the active pointing device (internal or external, PS/2 or serial) • Resume Timer is set and matched • Openi.
3- 14 User’s Manual Windows 3.x To enable APM under the Windows environment, run Windows Setup and select MS-DOS System with APM as your computer type in the System Information menu. Refer to the Windows user’s guide for details. Windows 95 To enable APM under Windows 95, follow these steps: 1.
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Options 4- 1 Chapter 4 Options Your notebook offers excellent expansion capabilities with its built-in ports and connectors. This chapter describes how to connect peripherals and hardware options that help you use your notebook computer with ease. When connecting peripherals, read the manual included with the peripheral for operating instructions.
4- 2 User’s Manual 4.1 External Monitor To show graphical effects on a larger display, open the port cover and connect an external monitor to the CRT port ( ). Read the monitor manual for additional instructions. Figure 4-1 Connecting an External Monitor Closing the notebook display puts the system into standby mode.
Options 4- 3 4.2 External Keyboard This notebook has a keyboard with full-sized keys and an embedded keypad. If you feel more comfortable using a desktop keyboard, you can install a PS/2-compatible external keyboard. To connect an external keyboard, plug the external keyboard into the PS/2 connector ( ).
4- 4 User’s Manual 4.3 External Keypad You can also use a 17-key numeric keypad for number-sensitive data entry applications. To connect the keypad, plug in the keypad connector to the PS/2 port ( ) at the rear of the notebook.
Options 4- 5 4.4 External Pointing Device This notebook accepts either a PS/2-compatible or serial mouse or similar pointing device. The built-in touchpad works alternately with an external PS/2 mouse which is hot-pluggable. To use a PS/2-compatible mouse, simply plug it into the PS/2 port ( ).
4- 6 User’s Manual 4.5 Printer This notebook supports both serial and parallel printers. For a serial printer, plug the printer cable into a serial port ( ). For a parallel printer, open the port cover and plug the printer cable into the parallel port ( ).
Options 4- 7 4.6 Audio Devices To connect audio devices, open the mini port cover and plug in an external microphone , a line-in device and amplified speakers or headphones to the microphone-in, line-in and line-out ports, respectively. Figure 4-7 Connecting Audio Devices 4.
4- 8 User’s Manual 4.8 Miscella neous Options 4.8.1 Additional Power Packs You can order spare batteries, AC adapter, and an external battery charger.
Options 4- 9 2. Using a little force, slide the battery compartment cover over the battery until both the cover and the battery are firmly attached. See figure on the left. Detaching the Battery Compartment Cover Slightly pull up the battery compartment cover release latch and slide out the cover.
4- 10 User’s Manual External Battery Charger The external battery charger fully recharges your Nickel Metal-Hydride (NiMH) and/or Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery packs.
Options 4- 11 Using the External Battery Charger Follow these steps: 1. Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the external battery charger. 3. Attach the battery pack to the battery charge connector. 4. If you are recharging a NiMH battery pack, press the discharge button (discharge LED lights up).
4- 12 User’s Manual 4.8.2 Cables Floppy Drive Cable The floppy drive cable connects your floppy drive to the notebook. This cable is supplied along with the floppy drive. Open the mini port cover of the notebook and connect one end of the floppy drive cable to the floppy drive port and the other end to the external floppy drive connector.
Options 4- 13 File Transfer Cable You can use a file transfer cable to transfer data between the notebook and other computers. Connect the file transfer cable between the two computers and use your file transfer utility to perform the transfer.
4- 14 User’s Manual 4.9 Key Component Upgrades The notebook delivers superior power and performance. However, some users and the applications they use may demand more. This notebook allows you to upgrade your key components when you need increased performance.
Options 4- 15 Table 4-1 Memory Configurations (continued) Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 8 MB 32 MB 40 MB 32 MB 16 MB 48 MB 16 MB 32 MB 48 MB 32 MB 32 MB 64 MB Installing Memory When installing memory, we recommend you seek the help of a qualified service technician.
4- 16 User’s Manual 3. (1) Insert the memo ry module diagonally into the slot, then (2) gently press down the module until it clicks into place. 4. Replace the memory door and secure it with the screw.
Options 4- 17 Use the blank spaces to record additional hard disks that will be available in the future..
4- 18 User’s Manual Upgrading the Hard Disk Follow these steps to remove and install the hard disk. 1. Turn off the computer, then turn the computer over on its base. 2. Remove the screw that secures the hard disk door, then (1) slide out and (2) pull out the hard disk door.
Software 5- 1 Chapter 5 Software The notebook comes pre-loaded with software and system utilities. This chapter discusses these system utilities 1 , their features and functions.
5- 2 User’s Manual 5.1 System Software The notebook comes preloaded with the following software: • Windows 95 1 • System utilities and application software 2 • Sleep Manager hibernation utilit.
Software 5- 3 5.2 Sleep Manager Notebooks usually feature built-in power-saving functions. In addition to the normal standby mode for power-saving, this notebook is also capable of a power management feature called hibernation mode.
5- 4 User’s Manual The Sleep Manager displays below:.
Software 5- 5 Table 5-1 Sleep Manager Window Items Item Description Buttons Click to access the Sleep Manager functions Current Setting Displays the drive and size of the current reserved space created by Sleep Manager. On Board Information Displays the different areas of system memory and their respective sizes.
5- 6 User’s Manual 5.2.2 Sleep Manager Functions Create The main purpose of Sleep Manager is to find and reserve a contiguous area on the hard disk. The user can allocate the space themselves by using the ‘Create’ function on the Sleep Manager utility.
Software 5- 7 Sleep Manager automatically checks the system configuration and displays the recommended size. The drive where the space will be created is defined by the system and will be the first available logical drive which has the requested contiguous free disk space on it.
5- 8 User’s Manual Another possible reason is that the hard disk has enough free space, but this free space exists as small fragments. The free disk space that Sleep Manager requires needs to be contiguous.
Software 5- 9 Exit The user can exit Sleep Manager by selecting the Exit button. Sleep Manager will then quit and disable the for capability of auto-adjusting the reserved space size.
5- 10 User’s Manual 5.2.4 Sleep Manager Troubleshooting Tips The following are the error messages with their corresponding solutions: 1. BIOS not compliant with Sleep Manager. Sleep Manager can only run on notebooks with a BIOS compatible with this computer.
Software 5- 11 5.2.5 Uninstalling Sleep Manager Uninstalling Sleep Manager will delete all files and all system information for Sleep Manager, it loses the capability of auto-adjusting the reserved sp.
5- 12 User’s Manual 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the uninstallation program. Do not deactivate or uninstall Sleep Manager and do not remove or delete the hibernation file. Otherwise, the function will not work — the notebook will only enter standby mode and not hibernation mode.
Software 5- 13 5.3 SafeOff The SafeOFF provides protection from accidental power off. If you accidentally press the power switch, a dialog box pops up for confirmation. • If you select No , the dialog closes and the system does not power off. • If you select Yes , SafeOFF will request Windows 95 to shutdown the computer.
5- 14 User’s Manual 5.4 Touchpad Driver The touchpad works with most mouse drivers, but the touchpad driver supports special functions that work uniquely with the touchpad. The touchpad driver enhances the Mouse dialog box to include these special features.
Setup 6- 1 Chapter 6 Setup The notebook has a BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) setup utility that allows you to configure the notebook and its hardware settings. This chapter tells how to use this utility and describes each parameter item in the setup screens.
6- 2 User’s Manual 6.1 When to Use the BIOS Utility The notebook is already correctly configured for you and you do not need to run the BIOS Utility. If you make any changes to the notebook or you receive an Equipment Configuration Error message after you turn on the notebook, you need to run the BIOS Utility.
Setup 6- 3 6.2 Entering the BIOS Utility Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS Utility. The BIOS Utility main screen displays. BIOS Utility Basic System Settings System Security Power Management Sett.
6- 4 User’s Manual BIOS Utility Notes • From the main menu, press ↑ ↑ , ↓ ↓ , ← ← or → → to move from one menu item to another and press Enter to enter the selected menu. • When accessing multi-page sections, press PgDn and PgUp to go through the pages.
Setup 6- 5 6.3 B asic System Settings Basic System Settings Date ----------------------- [Dec 06,1996] Time ----------------------- [10:00:00] Floppy Disk A -------------- [1.
6- 6 User’s Manual 6.3.3 Hard Disk Drive The default setting for Hard Disk is [Auto] . With this setting, the BIOS automatically detects your drive parameters.
Setup 6- 7 Table 6-1 Display Device Settings Setting Description Auto (default) If an external display is present, the notebook uses the external display; otherwise, the LCD is the display device. Both The notebook uses the external display and LCD simultaneously.
6- 8 User’s Manual 6.4 System Security System Security Disk Drive Control Floppy Disk Drive ------------- [Normal] Hard Disk Drive --------------- [Normal] System Boot Drive ------------- [Drive A T.
Setup 6- 9 6.4.2 Hard Disk Drive Control This parameter allows you to enable or disable the read/write functions of the hard disk drive. The following table summarizes the available options.
6- 10 User’s Manual An installed PCMCIA bootable card overrides the System Boot Drive setting. The notebook supports SRAM card boot. 6.4.4 CD-ROM Bootable When enabled the notebook checks the CD-ROM drive first and boots from there, if possible, before checking the System Boot Drive control setting.
Setup 6- 11 6.4.5 Serial Port 1 Base Address The serial port can accommodate a modem, serial mouse, serial printer, or other serial devices. The default setting for the serial port base address is 3F8h(IRQ 4) 1 .
6- 12 User’s Manual 6.4.7 Parallel Port Operation Mode The parallel port supports four operation modes: • Standard and Bidirectional • Extended Capabilities Port(ECP) • Standard and Unidirecti.
Setup 6- 13 6.4.8 Passwords Two passwords are implemented in this notebook. The Setup Password prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS Utility, while the Power On Password prevents unauthorized access to the notebook during boot-up and resume from hibernation.
6- 14 User’s Manual Removing a Password To remove a password, select the desired password (Setup and Power On) to remove and press ← ← or → → to set it to [None] . 6.4.9 CardBus Support The notebook comes pre-installed with a Windows 95 version which has built-in support for CardBus.
Setup 6- 15 6.5 Power Management Settings Besides accessing this screen from POST ( F2 ), you can also press Fn-F6 during runtime (system operation) to access this section of the BIOS Utility.
6- 16 User’s Manual 6.5.2 Display Standby Timer The notebook shuts off the LCD backlight and turns off the CRT video as well, if there is no activity from the keyboard or external PS/2 mouse within the period specified by this timer. To turn the display back on, press a key or move the mouse.
Setup 6- 17 6.5.6 System Resume Timer Mode When enabled, the notebook resumes from standby mode at the specified Resume Date and Resume Time parameter settings. When the notebook is in hibernation mode, it cannot resume when this parameter is enabled.
6- 18 User’s Manual 6.5.9 Battery-low Warning Beep This parameter allows you to enable or disable the warning beep generated by the notebook when a battery-low condition occurs.
Setup 6- 19 6.6 System Information Reference If you access the BIOS Utility during runtime ( Fn-F6 ), pressing PgDn after the Power Management Settings screen displays a summary of your notebook’s components and settings.
6- 20 User’s Manual Table 6-6 System Status Descriptions Item Description CPU ID Shows the processor type CPU Clock Shows the processor speed System memory Shows the total system memory Video memory.
Setup 6- 21 6.7 Load Setup Default Settings Selecting this option allows you to load all the default settings. The default settings are the values initially stored in CMOS RAM intended to provide high performance. If in the future, you change these settings, you can load the default settings again by selecting this option.
Traveling with the Notebook 7- 1 Chapter 7 Traveling with the Notebook This chapter tells you what to do when traveling with the notebook. This chapter also includes a list of Acer ’ s worldwide offices and contact information.
7- 2 User ’ s Manual 7.1 Traveling Preparations Follow these steps to prepare the notebook for travel: 1. Make diskette copies of important files on the hard disk. 2. Turn off the notebook and all peripherals. 3. Make sure the display lid is properly closed.
Traveling with the Notebook 7- 3 7.2 International Traveler’s Warranty Your notebook is backed by an international traveler ’ s warranty (ITW) that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling. Our worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand.
7- 4 User ’ s Manual Acer Scandinavia A/S (ACD) Kongevejen 62A 3460 Birkerod, Denmark Tel: 45-45-821-000 Fax: 45-45-821-072 Acer Computer GmbH (ACG) Kornkamp 4 22923 Ahrensburg, Germany Tel: 49-4102-4880 Fax: 49-4102-488-101 Acer Italy s.r.l. (AAI) Via Cassanese 210 Segrate, Milan, Italy Tel: 39-2-2692-2565 Fax: 39-2-2692-1021 Acer U.
Traveling with the Notebook 7- 5 Acer Computer (M.E) Ltd. (AME) P.O Box 16951, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: 971-4-836-663 Fax: 971-4-836-464 Acer Japan Corporation (AJC) 5F Sumitomo Gotanda Bldg. 7-1-1 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku Tokyo 141, Japan Tel: 81-3-5434-7373 Fax: 81-3-5434-7533 Acer Korea Customer Service Center #534 Najin Bldg.
7- 6 User ’ s Manual 7.3 Worldwide Support If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide. World Headquarters Acer Incorporated 156 Min Sheng E. Rd. Sec.
Traveling with the Notebook 7- 7 Acer Market Services, Ltd. Science & Technology Trade Center 4th Area, 3F Rm 329 37 Bai Shi Qiao Rd., Haidian Dist. Beijing, People's Republic of China Telephone: 86-10-6847-2233 Facsimile: 86-10-6847-1101 Acer Sales & Services Sdn.
7- 8 User ’ s Manual Acer Computer Finland Oy Pihatörmä 1A 02240 Espoo, Finland Telephone: 358-9-855-0155 Facsimile: 358-9-855-0166 Acer Computer France S.
Traveling with the Notebook 7- 9 Acer America/Midwest Farmington Hills, MI Telephone: 1 (810) 471-2451 Facsimile: 1 (810) 471-2451 Acer America/South Central 5025 Arapaho Rd., #250 Dallas, TX 75248, USA Telephone: 1 (214) 661-2093 Facsimile: 1 (214) 661-9665 Acer America/Southeast 3675 Crestwood Pkwy.
7- 10 User ’ s Manual Acer Perú S.A. Calle Paz Soldán 170 Of. 502-503 San Isidro, Lima, Perú Telephone: (511) 442-3505 Fax: (511) 441-2592 Acer de Venezuela Calle TIUNA Edificio ACER (Antiguo Edif. Tiuna Films) Boleita, Norte Caracas, Venezuela Telephone: (582) 232-3341 Facsimile: (582) 232-8277 Acer Computec Latino América, S.
Troubleshooting 8- 1 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting This chapter tells how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the system. Do not attempt to open the system by yourself.
8- 2 User’s Manual 8.1 Q & A Q & A lists possible situations that may arise during the use of your notebook, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. Q: I prefer using an external keyboard and mouse, but both have PS/2 connectors and there is only one PS/2 port on the notebook.
Troubleshooting 8- 3 Q: Nothing appears on the screen. A: The notebook’s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power. Just press any key to turn the display back on. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on, two things might be the cause: • The contrast and/or brightness level might be too low.
8- 4 User’s Manual Q: The printer does not work. A: Do the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and it is turned on. • Make sure the printer cable is connected securely to the notebook’s parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer.
Troubleshooting 8- 5 8.2 Error Messages If you receive an error message, note the message and take corrective action. Table 8-1 lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action.
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Troubleshooting 8- 7 Table 8-1 POST Error Messages (continued) Error Message Corrective Action Memory Size Mismatch Enter and then exit the System Configuration Setup in the Setup utility (pressing F2 during POST). Missing operating system Correct the HDD type and reboot.
Specifications A- 1 Appendix A Specifications Item Standard Optional Microprocessor 120-/133-/150-MHz Pentium ® processor or 133/150MHz Pentium ® processor with MMX™ technology Memory Main / syste.
A- 2 User’s Manual Item Standard Optional Video PCI local bus video with graphics accelerator 1MB video RAM Audio 16-bit stereo audio with software wavetable Built-in dual speakers; separate audio p.
Specifications A- 3 Item Standard Optional I/O ports (continued) Three 3.5mm minijacks for mic-in line-in line-out audio devices Microphone Audio CD player or Walkman Speakers or headphones Operating system Windows 95 Windows NT, OS/2 Warp Weight FDD model CD-ROM model (includes battery) 2.
Address and Interrupt Tables B- 1 Appendix B Address and Interrupt Tables B.1 System Memory Map Address Range Definition Function 000000 - 09FFFF 640 KB memory Base memory 0A0000 - 0BFFFF 128 KB video.
B- 2 User’s Manual B.2 I/O Address Map Address Range Device 000 - 00F 020 - 021 040 - 043 048 - 04B 060 - 064 070 - 071 080 - 08F 0A0 - 0A1 0C0 - 0DF 170 - 177 178, 17A 1F0 - 1F7 3F6, 3F7 220 - 22F,.
Address and Interrupt Tables B- 3 B.3 Interrupt Levels Priority Interrupt Number Interrupt Source 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 SMI NMI IRQ 0 IRQ 1 IRQ 2 IRQ 8 IRQ 9 IRQ 10 IRQ 11 IRQ 12 I.
B- 4 User’s Manual B.4 DMA Channels Controller Channel Address Function 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0087 0083 0081 0082 Cascade 008B 0089 008A Audio (option) / ECP (option) Audio Diskette Audio .
Index I- 1 Index A about this manual manual conventions, viii manual structure, vii purpose, vii AC adapter connecting, 1-9 taking care of, 1-6 address and interrupt tables, B-1 Advanced Power Management (APM), 3-13 DOS, 3-13 Windows 3.
I- 2 User’s Manual F FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), 8-2 features, 2-2 design and ergonomics, 2-3 expansion, 2-3 multimedia, 2-2 performance, 2-2 H hard disk list of hard disks, 4-16 upgrading, 4-.
Index I- 3 accessing, 5-3 functions, 5-6 running, 5-9 troubleshooting, 5-10 uninstalling, 5-11 sleep mode setting using BIOS Utility, 6-16 specifications, A-1 standby mode entering, 3-12 exiting, 3-13.
デバイスAcer 610の購入後に(又は購入する前であっても)重要なポイントは、説明書をよく読むことです。その単純な理由はいくつかあります:
Acer 610をまだ購入していないなら、この製品の基本情報を理解する良い機会です。まずは上にある説明書の最初のページをご覧ください。そこにはAcer 610の技術情報の概要が記載されているはずです。デバイスがあなたのニーズを満たすかどうかは、ここで確認しましょう。Acer 610の取扱説明書の次のページをよく読むことにより、製品の全機能やその取り扱いに関する情報を知ることができます。Acer 610で得られた情報は、きっとあなたの購入の決断を手助けしてくれることでしょう。
Acer 610を既にお持ちだが、まだ読んでいない場合は、上記の理由によりそれを行うべきです。そうすることにより機能を適切に使用しているか、又はAcer 610の不適切な取り扱いによりその寿命を短くする危険を犯していないかどうかを知ることができます。
ですが、ユーザガイドが果たす重要な役割の一つは、Acer 610に関する問題の解決を支援することです。そこにはほとんどの場合、トラブルシューティング、すなわちAcer 610デバイスで最もよく起こりうる故障・不良とそれらの対処法についてのアドバイスを見つけることができるはずです。たとえ問題を解決できなかった場合でも、説明書にはカスタマー・サービスセンター又は最寄りのサービスセンターへの問い合わせ先等、次の対処法についての指示があるはずです。