Acer Extensa Series User manual

Extensa

Extensa Series Notebook User’s Guide

TI Part No. 9811352-0001

Original Issue: January 1996

Changes may be made periodically to the information

in this publication. Such changes will be incorporated

in new editions of this manual.

Record the serial number, purchase date, and model

number in the space provided below. The serial

number and model number are recorded on the label

affixed to the case. All correspondence concerning

your unit should include the serial number, model

number, and date of purchase.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored

in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by

any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy,

recording, or otherwise, without the prior written

permission of Texas Instruments.

Extensa Notebook Computer

Model_______Serial No.____________Purchase Date________

Extensa is a trademark of Texas Instruments. The icons in the

Windows Notebook and Startup groups are copyrighted by Texas

Instruments.

TranXit is a trademark of Puma Technology.

IBM, OS/2, AT PS/2, and VGA are trademarks of International

Business Machines Corporation..

Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks and

Windows, Windows 95 and Xenix are trademarks of the Microsoft

Corporation.

Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.

NetWare is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.

UNIX is a registered trademark of American Telephone and

Telegraph.

FCC Notice

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in

a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the device off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:



Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna



Increase the separation between the device and receiver



Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected



Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television

technician for help

Notice: Shield Cables

All connections to other computing devices must be made using

shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.

Notice: Peripheral Devices

Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.)

certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this

equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to

result in interference to radio and TV reception.

Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

manufacturer could void the user’s authority, which is granted by

the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this

computer.

Use Conditions

This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not

cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Notice: Canadian Users

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the

Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respected toutes les

exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1 Before You Begin

Creating Backup Diskettes

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1-2

Features of the Computer

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1-3

Environmental Specifications

........................

1-5

Using the Computer

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.....

1-6

Suspend-to-Disk Mode

................................

1-8

Securing the Computer

...............................

1-10

Using the AC Adapter

................................

1-11

Chapter 2 Using Your Computer

Starting the Computer

................................

2-2

Using the Brightness Control

........................

2-3

Using the Contrast Control

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2-4

Using the Volume Control

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2-5

Ejecting PCMCIA Cards

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2-6

Using Indicator Lights

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...

2-7

Using the Touchpad

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......

2-9

Using Disk Drives

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2-13

Adding Memory

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2-15

Using the Keyboard

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....

2-16

Using the Internal Numeric Keypad

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2-19

Using Connectors and Ports

........................

2-21

Chapter 3 Using Battery Power

Guidelines for Battery Use

............................

3-2

Switching to Battery Power

...........................

3-3

Responding to Low Battery Conditions

..........

3-4

Recharging the Battery

................................

3-6

Conditioning the Battery

...............................

3-7

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack

......

3-8

Conserving Battery Power

...........................

3-10

Contents

Chapter 4 Options

AC Adapter

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...................

4-2

PCMCIA

................................

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4-3

Numeric Keypad

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...........

4-5

External Monitor

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4-6

Using an External Mouse

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4-7

Using and External Keyboard

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4-8

Memory

................................

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4-9

Audio Options

................................

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4-10

Miscellaneous Options

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4-11

Chapter 5 Using Software

Using Supplied Software

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5-2

Getting Online Help

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......

5-3

Guidelines for Installing Applications

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5-4

Using a Password

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5-6

Chapter 6 Traveling with Your Computer

Tips for the Traveler

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6-2

What to Take When Traveling

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6-4

Packing the Computer and Accessories

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6-5

Chapter 7 Care and Troubleshooting

Cleaning the Computer

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7-2

Troubleshooting Tips

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....

7-3

Startup Error Messages

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7-4

Appendix A Where to Get Help

Preface

vii

This manual describes features of the Texas

Instruments Extensa notebook computers. The

Extensa series computers are similar in

appearance and incorporate such features as

PCMCIA and internal pointing device.

The following figure displays the Extensa

computer.

Extensa

This manual should answer most of the

questions you have about the day-to-day

operation of your Extensa notebook computer.

Use the Quick Start instructions that came with

your computer to get your computer running for

the first time.

Preface

viii

You should also take advantage of the online

help files that are available with almost all of the

programs shipped with your computer.

We hope you enjoy your Extensa computer.

With proper care, your computer will provide

you with years of productive service.

Before You Begin

1-1

After completing procedures in the Quick Start

instructions, read this chapter to learn about

important functions of your computer. Some,

such as Creating Backup Diskettes, should be

performed as soon as possible after the purchase

of your computer.

Contents

Creating Backup Diskettes

...........................

1-2

Features of the Computer

............................

1-3

Standard Features

................................

1-3

Optimizing Features

.............................

1-4

Environmental Specifications

.......................

1-5

Using the Computer

................................

.....

1-6

Suspend-to-Disk Mode

................................

1-8

Securing the Computer

..............................

1-10

Using the AC Adapter

................................

1-11

Creating Backup Diskettes

1-2

You should create your backup system diskettes

as soon as possible after purchasing your

notebook. This process requires approximately

thirty 3 1/2-inch, 1.44 MB diskettes. Labels for

the diskettes are included with the manual.

To create backup system diskettes, use the

Create System Disk tool that is part of Windows

95.

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