Acer ExtensaTM 670 User manual

Extensa™ 670 Series

Notebook Computers

User’s Guide

49.47001.021

Printed in Taiwan

Part No. 49.47001.021

Original Issue: May 1997

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.

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

any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy,

recording, or otherwise, without the prior written

permissionof Acer Incorporated.

Extensa Notebook Computer

Model_______Serial No.____________Purchase Date________

Contents

This is a product of Acer Incorporated, developed to TI

specifications. The icons in the Windows Notebook and Startup

groups are copyrighted by Texas Instruments. Texas Instruments,

TI and the TI logo are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments

Inc.

IBM, AT, PS/2, and Token Ring are registered trademarks and

OS/2 is a trademark of International Business Machines

Corporation.

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

of Microsoft Corporation.

Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.

Kensington is a registered trademark of Kensington Microware,

Inc.

Synaptics is registered trademark of Synaptics, Inc.

SimulSCAN is a trademark of Cirrus Logic, Inc.

IrDA is a trademark of Infra Red Data Association.

XJACK is a registered trademark of Megahertz Corporation.

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:

nReorient or relocate the receiving antenna

nIncrease the separation between the device and receiver

nConnect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected

nConsult 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, whiãh is granted

by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this

computer.

FCC Notice

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.

Duracell Notice

The Texas Instruments Extensa 670CD and 670CDT use a

Duracell DR35 or DR201 Rechargeable Battery. Texas

Instruments participates in the Duracell pro.link program. If you

would like to purchase additional batteries, please call the

Authorized Duracell Purchase Hotline at 1-800-603-8225. If you

have questions about battery performance, recycling a used

battery, or any other battery-related question, please call

Duracell Consumer Relations at 1-800-551-2355 (9:00 AM - 5:00

PM EST).

Contents

viii

Preface

Chapter 1 Before You Begin

Creating Backup Disks.................................1-2

Features of the Computer .............................1-3

Environmental Specifications........................1-5

Using the Computer .....................................1-7

Power Saving Modes .....................................1-9

Securing the Computer...............................1-14

Using the AC Adapter .................................1-15

Chapter 2 Using Your Computer

Starting the Computer..................................2-3

Using the Brightness and Contrast Controls..2-4

Turning the Speakers On and Off..................2-5

Using the Microphone...................................2-6

Using PC Cards............................................2-7

Using Indicator Lights.................................2-10

Using the Touchpad....................................2-13

Using Disk Drives.......................................2-15

Adding Memory ..........................................2-25

Using the Keyboard ....................................2-28

Using the Internal Numeric Keypad.............2-32

Using Connectors and Ports........................2-34

Chapter 3 Using Battery Power

Guidelines for Battery Use............................3-2

Switching to Battery Power ...........................3-4

Responding to Low Battery Conditions ..........3-5

Recharging the Battery .................................3-7

Calibrating the Battery .................................3-8

Removing and Installing the Battery Pack....3-10

Re-Installing the Battery Compartment Door..3-12

Conserving Battery Power...........................3-13

Contents

Chapter 4 Options

AC Adapter...................................................4-2

PC Cards......................................................4-3

PS/2 Devices................................................4-4

External Monitor ..........................................4-5

External Mouse ............................................4-6

Memory........................................................4-7

Audio Options ..............................................4-8

Docking Option ............................................4-9

Miscellaneous Options................................4-10

Chapter 5 Using Software

Using Supplied Software...............................5-2

Getting Online Help......................................5-3

Guidelines for Installing Applications............5-4

Using System Passwords ..............................5-6

Chapter 6 Mobility

Disconnecting from the Desktop ...................6-2

Moving Around.............................................6-3

Taking the Computer Home ..........................6-4

Traveling with the Computer.........................6-7

Traveling Internationally with the Computer ....6-9

Chapter 7 Care and Troubleshooting

Cleaning the Computer.................................7-2

Troubleshooting Tips ....................................7-3

Startup Error Messages................................7-4

Preface

This manual describes features of the Texas

Instruments Extensa™ 670 Series notebook

computers. The Extensa series computers are

similar in appearance and incorporate such

features as CardBus, 16-bit stereo audio,

module bay, Fast Infrared and internal pointing

device.

This manual should answer most of the

questions you have about the day-to-day

operation of your Extensa notebook computer.

Use the Just for Starters… instructions that

came with your computer to get your computer

running for the first time.

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 the instructions in Just for

Starters…, read this chapter to learn about the

important functions of your computer. Some

functions, such as Creating Backup Disks,

should be performed as soon as possible after

the purchase of your computer.

Contents

Creating Backup Disks................................ 1-2

Features of the Computer ............................ 1-3

Standard Features................................ 1-3

Customizing Features........................... 1-4

Environmental Specifications....................... 1-5

Using the Computer..................................... 1-7

Power Saving Modes .................................... 1-9

0V Suspend Mode............................... 1-11

5V Suspend Mode............................... 1-12

Standby Mode .................................... 1-13

Securing the Computer.............................. 1-14

Using the AC Adapter ................................ 1-15

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