Page 2 - Copyright
ii Copyright Copyright © 1997 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of thispublication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in aretrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, inany form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical,ch...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
iii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for futurereference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not useliquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp c...
Page 5 - Concerning Lithium Batteries; A D V A R S E L; Canadian Department of Communications; Regulatory Statement
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.Benytt samme batterityp...
Page 6 - FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
vi FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential install...
Page 7 - About This Manual; Purpose; This manual consists of eight chapters and two appendices:
vii About This Manual Purpose This manual discusses the features of the notebook and tells how to useand configure it. This manual, along with the online help, should familiarizeyou with all aspects of the notebook computer. Manual Structure This manual consists of eight chapters and two appendices:...
Page 8 - Conventions; The following conventions are used in this manual:; Denotes actual messages that appear on screen
viii Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: C:\setup , [Enabled] , etc. Represent text input by the user, default settingsand recommended selections message displayed Denotes actual messages that appear on screen NOTEGives bits and pieces of additional informationrelated to t...
Page 9 - T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s; Getting Started
ix T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s 1 Getting Started 1.1 Item Checklist ....................................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Taking Care of Your Computer.............................................................. 1-3 1.2.1 Notebook ...........................
Page 10 - Power
x 2.6 Storage ............................................................................................... 2-16 2.6.1 Hard Disk................................................................................ 2-16 2.6.2 Internal Drive ..................................................................
Page 11 - Options
xi 4 Options 4.1 External Monitor .................................................................................... 4-2 4.2 External Keyboard................................................................................. 4-3 4.3 External Keypad......................................................
Page 12 - Setup
xii 5.3 SafeOff ............................................................................................... 5-13 5.3.1 Uninstalling SafeOFF ............................................................. 5-13 5.4 Touchpad Driver ........................................................................
Page 13 - Traveling with the Notebook
xiii 6.5 Power Management Settings............................................................... 6-15 6.5.1 Power Management Mode ...................................................... 6-15 6.5.2 Display Standby Timer............................................................ 6-16 6.5.3 Hard Disk ...
Page 14 - Specifications
xiv A Specifications B Address and Interrupt Tables B.1 System Memory Map ............................................................................B-1 B.2 I/O Address Map ...................................................................................B-2 B.3 Interrupt Levels .....................
Page 15 - L i s t o f F i g u r e s
xv L i s t o f F i g u r e s 1-1 Write-protecting a 3.5-inch Diskette ...................................................... 1-8 2-1 Display .................................................................................................. 2-5 2-2 Indicator Light .......................................
Page 16 - L i s t o f T a b l e s
xvi L i s t o f T a b l e s 2-1 Indicator Status Descriptions ................................................................. 2-6 2-2 Lock Key Descriptions ........................................................................... 2-8 2-3 Using the Embedded Keypad ...................................
Page 17 - C h a p t e r 1
Getting Started 1-1 C h a p t e r 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 oftop-notch performance with your new AcerNote. This chapter guides youthrough the first few steps on setting...
Page 18 - Item Checklist
1-2 User’s Manual 1.1 Item Checklist Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents. If any of thefollowing items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately. • Notebook computer • Accessory box • AC adapter • Battery pack • User’s manual • Other user documentation • System utilitie...
Page 19 - Taking Care of Your Computer; Notebook; or
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 tellsyou how to care for the notebook. Also, re-read the important safetyinstructions at the beginning of this manual. 1.2.1 Notebook • Do not expose the notebook todirect sunl...
Page 22 - AC Adapter; Here are some ways of taking care of your AC adapter.; Battery Pack; Here are some ways of taking care of your battery pack.
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 personaltraffic. • When unplugging th...
Page 23 - Cleaning and Servicing
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 aerosolcleaners. Contact your dealer or see your servic...
Page 25 - Connecting the Notebook; Inserting the Battery Pack
Getting Started 1-9 1.3 Connecting the Notebook After reading through the previous section, you are now ready to experienceyour new notebook. Connecting the notebook is as easy is 1-2-3. Inserting the Battery Pack Insert the battery pack into thebattery compartment and slide thebattery compartment c...
Page 26 - Getting Help Online; Accessing Online Help; Follow these steps to access the online documentation:; Getting Online
1-10 User’s Manual 1.4 Getting Help Online This user’s manual provides clear and concise information about thenotebook, 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 documenta...
Page 27 - C h a p t e r 2; System Tour; This chapter gives an in-depth “tour” of the notebook’s many features.
System Tour 2-1 C h a p t e r 2 System Tour This notebook combines high-performance, versatility, power managementfeatures and multimedia capabilities in a uniquely stylish and ergonomicdesign case. Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with yournew power computing partner. This chapter g...
Page 28 - Features; Performance; High-end Pentium microprocessor; Multimedia; 6-bit stereo audio with software wavetable
2-2 User’s Manual 2.1 Features The notebook was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few ofthe 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...
Page 29 - Human-centric Design and Ergonomics; Lightweight and slim; Expansion; Upgradeable memory and hard disk
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 pointing device Expansion • Cardbus PC card (formerly PCMCIA) slots (two type II/I or one type III)with ZV (Zoo...
Page 30 - Display; DSTN and TFT active matrix.; Video Performance
2-4 User’s Manual 2.2 Display The large graphics display offers excellent viewing, display quality anddesktop performance graphics. The notebook supports two different displayconfigurations — DSTN and TFT active matrix. Video Performance PCI local bus video with graphics accelerator and 1MB video RA...
Page 32 - Indicator Light; Indicator Status; To find out more about batteries, see Chapter 3.
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 thedisplay is open or closed. The indicator serves both as a power and battery-chargin...
Page 33 - Keyboard; Keyboard Layout
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. 2.4.1 Keyboard Layout US UK Figure 2-3 Keyboard Layout
Page 34 - Special Keys; Lock Keys; Lock Key Descriptions; Lock Key
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. SeeTable 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 inuppercase. Fn-NumLk ...
Page 35 - Embedded Keypad; Using the Embedded Keypad; Desired Access
System Tour 2-9 Embedded Keypad The embedded keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It isindicated by small, encircled characters located on the upper right corner ofthe keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, the cursor-control keysymbols are not printed on the keys. Table 2-3 tells how ...
Page 36 - Windows 95 Keys; Windows 95 Key Descriptions; Key
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 specialfunctions. Below are a few examples: • Windows + Tab ...
Page 37 - Hot Keys; Hot Key List; Hot Key
System Tour 2-11 Hot Keys The notebook employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of thenotebook’s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output andthe BIOS setup utility. Table 2-5 Hot Key List Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-Esc Hotkey Escape Exits the hotkey control. F...
Page 38 - increase and decrease the setting of the current icon.
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 outputlevel. Fn-F6 Setup Gains access to BIOS setup utility’spower management settings andsystem information referenc...
Page 39 - Keyboard Ergonomics; Palm Rest
System Tour 2-13 2.4.3 Keyboard Ergonomics Located below the keyboard, the wide and curved palm rest gives you aplace to rest your hands while you type. Figure 2-4 Palm Rest
Page 40 - Touchpad
2-14 User’s Manual 2.5 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is an PS/2-compatible pointing device that sensesmovement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you moveyour finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides ample comfort and support. Figure 2-5 To...
Page 41 - Touchpad Basics; The following items teach you how to use the touchpad:; Function
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 todo selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar tothe left a...
Page 42 - Storage; Hard Disk; Internal Drive
2-16 User’s Manual 2.6 Storage High-capacity storage comes in the form of a 2.5-inch Enhanced-IDE harddisk. The notebook also has either an internal 3.5-inch, 1.44MB floppydrive 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 sp...
Page 43 - External Floppy Drive
System Tour 2-17 External Floppy Drive To use the external floppy drive,simply connect one end of thefloppy drive cable to the floppy driveport and the other end to theconnector on the external floppydrive. The external floppy drive is hot-pluggable. You do not need toturn off the computer to connec...
Page 44 - Ports; Rear Ports; Ports and Connectors
2-18 User’s Manual 2.7 Ports Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your notebook computer asyou would with a desktop PC. The ports are found on the rear panel; PCcard slots are found on the left panel of the notebook. See Chapter 4 on how to connect external devices to thenotebook. 2.7.1 ...
Page 45 - Port Descriptions; Icon
System Tour 2-19 Table 2-7 describes these ports. Table 2-7 Port Descriptions # Icon Port Connects to... 1 DC-in Port AC adapter and power outlet 2 Microphone-in Port External 3.5mm minijackcondenser microphone 3 Line-in Port Line-in device (e.g., audio CDplayer, stereo walkman) 4 Line-out Port Line...
Page 46 - PC Card Slots; Inserting a Card
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 theleft panel of the notebook. These slots accept credit-card-sized cards thatenhances the usability and expandability of the notebook. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portab...
Page 47 - Ejecting a Card; Exit the application using the card, then follow these steps:
System Tour 2-21 Ejecting a Card Exit the application using the card, then follow these steps: Pull out the slot eject button of theslot where the card is inserted. Press the slot eject button to ejectthe card.
Page 48 - Audio
2-22 User’s Manual 2.8 Audio Standard notebook configuration includes 16-bit stereo audio with furtherenhancements that include a software wavetable for more accurate soundreproduction. Dual speakers found on both sides of the display hinge directsound towards you which allows for excellent sound ou...
Page 49 - Securing your Notebook; Security features include hardware and software locks —; Security Notch
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 connecta Kensington-compatible key-based computer security lo...
Page 50 - C h a p t e r 3
Power 3-1 C h a p t e r 3 Power The notebook operates on AC or battery power. This chapter contains theinformation you need to know to operate the notebook on battery power. Italso includes information about the power management system.
Page 51 - Battery Pack Characteristics; The battery pack has the following characteristics:
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 useseither a Lithium-Ion or Nickel Metal-Hyd...
Page 52 - Removing and Installing the Battery Pack; Removing the Battery Pack; Then pull out the battery pack.
Power 3-3 Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0ºC (32ºF)or above 60ºC (140ºF). This may adversely affect the batterypack. 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 adapterconnected to the not...
Page 53 - Installing the Battery Pack; The following figure shows how to install the battery pack.
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 thebattery compartment and slide in thebattery compartment cover. Nickel-Metal Hydride Insert the battery pack into thebattery compartment. Then slide in...
Page 54 - Charging the Battery; Charging Modes; The adapter has three charging modes:
Power 3-5 3.1.3 Charging the Battery To charge the battery, place the battery pack inside the batterycompartment and plug the AC adapter into the notebook and an electricaloutlet. You can also purchase an optional external battery charger tocharge the battery pack (see section 4.8.3 for details). Ch...
Page 55 - Checking the Battery Level; Using the Onscreen Battery Gauge; The onscreen battery gauge indicates the present battery level.; Optimizing Battery Life; Purchase an extra battery pack.
3-6 User’s Manual 3.1.4 Checking the Battery Level The notebook features battery-low warning signals that are both audible andvisible. When the battery pack is low, the notebook emits warning beepsand the battery indicator flashes at regular intervals. Also, you can checkthe battery charge level usi...
Page 56 - The following signals indicate a battery-low condition:
Power 3-7 • Eject the PC card from the card slot when not in use, since the PC carddraws extra power. • Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. The recommended storagetemperature for battery packs ranges from 10 to 30 degrees C. Thehigher the storage temperature, the faster the battery pack sel...
Page 57 - Otherwise, the notebook enters standby mode.; Situation
3-8 User’s Manual Otherwise, the notebook enters standby mode. Connect the AC adapter or insert a charged battery pack intothe notebook as soon as possible. Data is lost when notebookpower is cut off during standby mode. Table 3-1 lists the recommended course of action when you encounter abattery-lo...
Page 58 - Power Management; The BIOS Utility allows you to specify the inactivity time-out.; Power Management Modes; Display Standby Mode; “Automatic Dim” Feature
Power 3-9 3.2 Power Management This notebook has a built-in power management unit that monitors systemactivity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of thefollowing devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripheralsconnected to the serial and parallel ports, and v...
Page 59 - Hard Disk Standby Mode
3-10 User’s Manual If the LCD backlight is too bright, the system automatically adjusts it to amanageable level; otherwise, the level stays the same. If you want abrighter picture, you can then adjust the brightness and contrast level usinghotkeys (Fn-F2 1 ). If you reconnect AC power to the system,...
Page 60 - In this situation, there are four ways to enter hibernation mode:
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 SleepMode set to [Hibernate] . If the waiting time specified by this time elapses...
Page 61 - Standby Mode
3-12 User’s Manual Standby Mode The notebook consumes very low power in standby mode. Data remainintact 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] . • System Sleep Mode set to ...
Page 62 - To leave standby mode and return to normal mode:; DOS
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 • Opening the display cover • If an incoming PC card modem event occurs and the Modem RingResume On Indicator is enab...
Page 63 - MS-DOS System with APM; You can not change any power management parameter in
3-14 User’s Manual Windows 3.x To enable APM under the Windows environment, run Windows Setup andselect 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. Select...
Page 65 - C h a p t e r 4
Options 4-1 C h a p t e r 4 Options Your notebook offers excellent expansion capabilities with its built-in portsand connectors. This chapter describes how to connect peripherals andhardware options that help you use your notebook computer with ease.When connecting peripherals, read the manual inclu...
Page 66 - External Monitor; manual for additional instructions.
4-2 User’s Manual 4.1 External Monitor To show graphical effects on a larger display, open the port cover andconnect 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 in...
Page 67 - External Keyboard; Connecting an External Keyboard
Options 4-3 4.2 External Keyboard This notebook has a keyboard with full-sized keys and an embeddedkeypad. If you feel more comfortable using a desktop keyboard, you caninstall a PS/2-compatible external keyboard. To connect an external keyboard, plug the external keyboard into the PS/2connector ( )...
Page 68 - External Keypad; Connecting an External Keypad
4-4 User’s Manual 4.3 External Keypad You can also use a 17-key numeric keypad for number-sensitive data entryapplications. To connect the keypad, plug in the keypad connector to thePS/2 port ( ) at the rear of the notebook. Figure 4-3 Connecting an External Keypad
Page 69 - External Pointing Device; Connecting an External PS/2 Mouse
Options 4-5 4.4 External Pointing Device This notebook accepts either a PS/2-compatible or serial mouse or similarpointing device. The built-in touchpad works alternately with an external PS/2 mouse whichis hot-pluggable. To use a PS/2-compatible mouse, simply plug it into thePS/2 port ( ). Figure 4...
Page 70 - Printer; the port cover and plug the printer cable into the parallel 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 ( ). See your printer manual for operating instruc...
Page 71 - Audio Devices; Connecting Audio Devices; PC Cards
Options 4-7 4.6 Audio Devices To connect audio devices, open the mini port cover and plug in an externalmicrophone, a line-in device and amplified speakers or headphones to themicrophone-in, line-in and line-out ports, respectively. Figure 4-7 Connecting Audio Devices 4.7 PC Cards The notebook has t...
Page 72 - Miscellaneous Options; Additional Power Packs; Attaching the Battery Compartment Cover; Position the battery compartment
4-8 User’s Manual 4.8 Miscellaneous Options 4.8.1 Additional Power Packs You can order spare batteries, AC adapter, and an external battery charger. Battery Pack It is good practice to have a sparebattery around, especially when youtravel. The NiMH and Li-Ionbatteries, coupled with powermanagement f...
Page 73 - Detaching the Battery Compartment Cover
Options 4-9 2. Using a little force, slide the battery compartment cover overthe battery until both the coverand the battery are firmlyattached. See figure on the left. Detaching the Battery Compartment Cover Slightly pull up the batterycompartment cover release latchand slide out the cover. AC Adap...
Page 74 - External Battery Charger
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. Charging times for NiMHand Li-Ion are 2 hours and 4 to 5 hours, respectively. You can also use the external battery charger to discharge...
Page 75 - Using the External Battery Charger
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 dischargebutt...
Page 76 - Cables; Floppy Drive Cable
4-12 User’s Manual 4.8.2 Cables Floppy Drive Cable The floppy drive cable connects your floppy drive to the notebook. Thiscable is supplied along with the floppy drive. Open the mini port cover of thenotebook and connect one end ofthe floppy drive cable to the floppydrive port and the other end to t...
Page 77 - File Transfer Cable; Using the File Transfer Cable
Options 4-13 File Transfer Cable You can use a file transfer cable to transfer data between the notebook andother computers. Connect the file transfer cable between the twocomputers and use your file transfer utility to perform the transfer. Figure 4-9 Using the File Transfer Cable
Page 78 - Key Component Upgrades; Memory Upgrade; Memory Configurations; Total Memory
4-14 User’s Manual 4.9 Key Component Upgrades The notebook delivers superior power and performance. However, someusers and the applications they use may demand more. This notebookallows you to upgrade your key components when you need increasedperformance. Contact your authorized dealer if you decid...
Page 79 - Installing Memory; Follow these steps to install an additional memory module.
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 ofa qualified service technician. Improper installation maydamage the me...
Page 80 - Turn on the notebook.; Hard Disk Upgrade; Hard Disk List; Vendor
4-16 User’s Manual 3. (1) Insert the memory modulediagonally into the slot, then (2)gently press down the moduleuntil it clicks into place. 4. Replace the memory door andsecure it with the screw. 5. Turn on the notebook. After installing the memory modules, the system automatically detects andreconf...
Page 82 - Upgrading the Hard Disk; Follow these steps to remove and install the hard disk.
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 turnthe computer over on its base. 2. Remove the screw that securesthe hard disk door, then (1)slide out and (2) pull out thehard disk door. 3. Pull out the hard disk usi...
Page 83 - C h a p t e r 5; Software
Software 5-1 C h a p t e r 5 Software The notebook comes pre-loaded with software and system utilities. Thischapter discusses these system utilities 1 , their features and functions. 1 System utilities may differ according to system configuration.
Page 84 - System Software; Accessing the Applications
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 utility • SafeOff utility • Touchpad driver • Display drivers • Audio drivers • Other third-party application drive...
Page 85 - Sleep Manager; Accessing the Sleep Manager
Software 5-3 5.2 Sleep Manager Notebooks usually feature built-in power-saving functions. In addition to thenormal standby mode for power-saving, this notebook is also capable of apower management feature called hibernation mode. When a hibernationevent occurs, this built-in function saves all the s...
Page 86 - The Sleep Manager displays below:
5-4 User’s Manual The Sleep Manager displays below:
Page 87 - Sleep Manager Window Items; Item
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 spacecreated by Sleep Manager. On Board Information Displays the different areas of system memory and theirrespec...
Page 88 - Sleep Manager Functions; Create
5-6 User’s Manual 5.2.2 Sleep Manager Functions Create The main purpose of Sleep Manager is to find and reserve a contiguousarea on the hard disk. The user can allocate the space themselves by usingthe ‘Create’ function on the Sleep Manager utility. Once a hibernation eventoccurs, the system will en...
Page 89 - Not Enough Space for Allocation
Software 5-7 Sleep Manager automatically checks the system configuration and displaysthe recommended size. The drive where the space will be created isdefined by the system and will be the first available logical drive which hasthe requested contiguous free disk space on it. The recommended size ist...
Page 90 - Remove
5-8 User’s Manual Another possible reason is that the hard disk has enough free space, butthis free space exists as small fragments. The free disk space that SleepManager requires needs to be contiguous. To solve this problem, the usercan use tools such as SpeedDisk (Norton Utilities) or Disk Defrag...
Page 91 - Exit; Running Sleep Manager; ) on the taskbar, or run the Sleep Manager program
Software 5-9 Exit The user can exit Sleep Manager by selecting the Exit button. SleepManager will then quit and disable the for capability of auto-adjusting thereserved space size. Disconnecting this feature is NOT recommended. 5.2.3 Running Sleep Manager Once Sleep Manager is installed on the disk,...
Page 92 - Sleep Manager Troubleshooting Tips; BIOS not compliant with Sleep Manager.
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 withthis computer. 2. This machine does not have a power manag...
Page 93 - Uninstalling Sleep Manager; To uninstall Sleep Manager from the Windows, follow these steps:
Software 5-11 5.2.5 Uninstalling Sleep Manager Uninstalling Sleep Manager will delete all files and all system informationfor Sleep Manager, it loses the capability of auto-adjusting the reservedspace size for the system configuration changes or modifications, thoughhibernation feature still functio...
Page 95 - SafeOff; If you select No, the dialog closes and the system does not power off.; Uninstalling SafeOFF; To uninstall the SafeOFF, follow these steps:
Software 5-13 5.3 SafeOff The SafeOFF provides protection from accidental power off. If youaccidentally 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 shut...
Page 96 - Touchpad Driver; Configuring the Touchpad; Follow these steps to configure the touchpad:
5-14 User’s Manual 5.4 Touchpad Driver The touchpad works with most mouse drivers, but the touchpad driversupports special functions that work uniquely with the touchpad. Thetouchpad driver enhances the Mouse dialog box to include these specialfeatures. 5.4.1 Configuring the Touchpad Follow these st...
Page 97 - C h a p t e r 6
Setup 6-1 C h a p t e r 6 Setup The notebook has a BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) setup utility thatallows you to configure the notebook and its hardware settings. Thischapter tells how to use this utility and describes each parameter item in thesetup screens.
Page 98 - When to Use the BIOS Utility; Change the system date or time
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 torun the BIOS Utility. If you make any changes to the notebook or youreceive an Equipment Configuration Error message after you turn on thenotebook, you need to run the BIOS U...
Page 99 - Entering the BIOS Utility; There are four main menu items:
Setup 6-3 6.2 Entering the BIOS Utility Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS Utility. The BIOS Utility mainscreen displays. BIOS Utility Basic System Settings System Security Power Management Settings Load Setup Default Settings ↑↓ =Move Highlight Bar, ↵ =Select, Esc=Exit There are four main menu ...
Page 100 - BIOS Utility Notes
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 gothrough the pages. • Parameters displayed in low brightness (grayed-o...
Page 101 - Date and Time; The default setting for Diskette Drive A is
Setup 6-5 6.3 Basic System Settings Basic System Settings Date ----------------------- [Dec 06,1996]Time ----------------------- [10:00:00]Floppy Disk A -------------- [1.44 MB 3.5-inch]Floppy Disk B -------------- [ None ] Cylinder Head SectorHard Disk (1160 MB) -------- [Auto] 787 32 63Large Hard ...
Page 102 - Hard Disk Drive
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. You can also opt to key inyour drive parameters by setting this parameter to [User] . To determine your drive parameters, look at the data on...
Page 103 - Display Device Settings; Setting; Quiet Boot
Setup 6-7 Table 6-1 Display Device Settings Setting Description Auto (default) If an external display is present, the notebook uses the externaldisplay; otherwise, the LCD is the display device. Both The notebook uses the external display and LCD simultaneously. 6.3.7 Quiet Boot In Quiet Boot mode, ...
Page 104 - Floppy Disk Drive Control; Floppy Disk Drive Control Settings
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 Then C] CD-ROM Bootable --------------- [Disabled] On Board Communication Ports Serial Port 1 Base Addre...
Page 105 - Hard Disk Drive Control; Hard Disk Drive Control Settings; System Boot Drive Control; System Boot Drive Control Settings
Setup 6-9 6.4.2 Hard Disk Drive Control This parameter allows you to enable or disable the read/write functions ofthe hard disk drive. The following table summarizes the available options. Table 6-3 Hard Disk Drive Control Settings Setting Description Normal(default) Hard disk drive functions normal...
Page 106 - CD-ROM Image Descriptions; Image Type
6-10 User’s Manual An installed PCMCIA bootable card overrides the System BootDrive 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 fromthere, if possible, before checking the System Boot Drive control setting. Th...
Page 107 - Serial Port 1 Base Address; Other options include:; Parallel Port Base Address; . The other options for this parameter are:; Disabled
Setup 6-11 6.4.5 Serial Port 1 Base Address The serial port can accommodate a modem, serial mouse, serial printer, orother serial devices. The default setting for the serial port base address is 3F8h(IRQ 4) 1 . Other options include: • 2F8h(IRQ 3) • 3E8h(IRQ 4) • 2E8h(IRQ 3) • Disabled Make sure the...
Page 108 - Parallel Port Operation Mode; The parallel port supports four operation modes:; Standard and Bidirectional; The default setting is; ECP DMA Channel
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 Unidirectional • Enhanced Parallel Port(EPP) ECP or Extended Capabilities Port supports a 16-byte FIFO (first in, first...
Page 109 - Passwords; Setting a Password
Setup 6-13 6.4.8 Passwords Two passwords are implemented in this notebook. The Setup Passwordprevents unauthorized access to the BIOS Utility, while the Power OnPassword prevents unauthorized access to the notebook during boot-up andresume from hibernation. Setting a Password To set a password, sele...
Page 110 - Removing a Password; CardBus Support; . If in case you install an older version of Windows 95 which
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 hasbuilt-in support for CardBus. In this case, Card...
Page 111 - Power Management Mode; to turn off all the; Power Off; under DOS, or disable the Power icon
Setup 6-15 6.5 Power Management Settings Besides accessing this screen from POST (F2), you can also press Fn-F6during runtime (system operation) to access this section of the BIOS Utility. Power Management Settings Power Management Mode ------------- [Enabled]Display Standby Timer ------------- [ 1]...
Page 112 - Display Standby Timer; Hard Disk Standby Timer; to disable the timer.; System Sleep Timer; to disable the timer.; System Sleep Mode
6-16 User’s Manual 6.5.2 Display Standby Timer The notebook shuts off the LCD backlight and turns off the CRT video aswell, if there is no activity from the keyboard or external PS/2 mouse withinthe period specified by this timer. To turn the display back on, press a keyor move the mouse. The valid ...
Page 113 - System Resume Timer Mode
Setup 6-17 6.5.6 System Resume Timer Mode When enabled, the notebook resumes from standby mode at the specifiedResume Date and Resume Time parameter settings. When the notebook is in hibernation mode, it cannot resumewhen this parameter is enabled. 6.5.7 System Resume Date and Time The Resume Date a...
Page 114 - Battery-low Warning Beep
6-18 User’s Manual 6.5.9 Battery-low Warning Beep This parameter allows you to enable or disable the warning beep generatedby the notebook when a battery-low condition occurs. The default setting is [Enabled] . 6.5.10 Sleep Upon Battery-low This parameter enables the notebook to enter standby or hib...
Page 115 - The items in this screen are not user-configurable. See table below.
Setup 6-19 6.6 System Information Reference If you access the BIOS Utility during runtime (Fn-F6), pressing PgDn afterthe Power Management Settings screen displays a summary of yournotebook’s components and settings. System Information Reference CPU ID : Pentium Internal Cache : 16KB, Enabled CPU Cl...
Page 116 - System Status Descriptions
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 Shows the total video memory Floppy Disk A Shows the floppy drive A type Security Shows floppy drive A...
Page 117 - When you select this option, the following prompt appears:; Select
Setup 6-21 6.7 Load Setup Default Settings Selecting this option allows you to load all the default settings. The defaultsettings are the values initially stored in CMOS RAM intended to providehigh performance. If in the future, you change these settings, you can loadthe default settings again by se...
Page 118 - C h a p t e r 7
Traveling with the Notebook 7-1 C h a p t e r 7 Traveling with the Notebook This chapter tells you what to do when traveling with the notebook. Thischapter also includes a list of Acer’s worldwide offices and contactinformation.
Page 119 - Traveling Preparations; Follow these steps to prepare the notebook for travel:
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. The display lid latch mustbe secure. 4. Disc...
Page 120 - International Traveler’s Warranty; Below is a list of Acer-authorized ITW service sites.
Traveling with the Notebook 7-3 7.2 International Traveler’s Warranty Your notebook is backed by an international traveler’s warranty (ITW) thatgives you security and peace of mind when traveling. Our worldwidenetwork of service centers are there to give you a helping hand. Simply fillup and return ...
Page 123 - Worldwide Support; World Headquarters; Regional Headquarters; Worldwide Operations
7-6 User’s Manual 7.3 Worldwide Support If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer-authorized ITWservice site, you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide. World Headquarters Acer Incorporated 156 Min Sheng E. Rd. Sec. 3, 6FTaipei, Taiwan 105 R.O.C.Telephone: 886-2-545-528...
Page 128 - C h a p t e r 8; Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 8-1 C h a p t e r 8 Troubleshooting This chapter tells how to deal with common system problems. Read itbefore calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more seriousproblems require opening up the system. Do not attempt to open thesystem by yourself. Contact your dealer o...
Page 130 - Nothing appears on the screen.; Then press the scale increase hot keys (Fn-; The display device might be set to an external monitor. Press the; ) to enter Setup, then press PgDn to see the
Troubleshooting 8-3 Q: Nothing appears on the screen. A: The notebook’s power management system automatically blanks thescreen 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 bethe cause: • The contrast and/or brigh...
Page 131 - The printer does not work.
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. • Press Fn-F6 ( ) to en...
Page 132 - Error Messages; POST Error Messages; Error Message
Troubleshooting 8-5 8.2 Error Messages If you receive an error message, note the message and take correctiveaction. Table 8-1 lists the error messages in alphabetical order togetherwith the recommended course of action. Table 8-1 POST Error Messages Error Message Corrective Action CMOS Battery Bad C...
Page 135 - A p p e n d i x A
Specifications A-1 A p p e n d i x A Specifications Item Standard Optional Microprocessor 120-/133-/150-MHz Pentium ® processor or133/150MHz Pentium ® processor with MMX™technology Memory Main / system External cache 8MB / 16MBDual 64-bit memory banks 256KB Expandable to 64MB using 8,16 and 32MB soD...
Page 138 - A p p e n d i x B; Address and Interrupt Tables; System Memory Map; Address Range
Address and Interrupt Tables B-1 A p p e n d i x 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 RAM Reserved for graphics displaybuffer 0C0000 - 0CBFFF Video BIOS Video BIOS 0E0000 - 0EFFFF...
Page 140 - Interrupt Levels; Priority
Address and Interrupt Tables B-3 B.3 Interrupt Levels Priority Interrupt Number Interrupt Source 1234 567891011121314151617 SMINMIIRQ 0IRQ 1IRQ 2IRQ 8IRQ 9IRQ 10IRQ 11IRQ 12IRQ 13IRQ 14IRQ 15IRQ 3IRQ 4IRQ 5IRQ 6IRQ 7 Power management unitParity error detected, I/O channel errorInterval timer, counte...
Page 141 - DMA Channels; Controller
B-4 User’s Manual B.4 DMA Channels Controller Channel Address Function 11112222 01234567 0087008300810082 Cascade 008B 0089 008A Audio (option) / ECP (option) Audio Diskette Audio (option) / ECP (option) Cascade - Spare -
Page 142 - Index
Index I-1 Index A about this manual manual conventions, viiimanual structure, viipurpose, vii AC adapter connecting, 1-9taking care of, 1-6 address and interrupt tables, B-1Advanced Power Management (APM), 3-13 DOS, 3-13Windows 3.x, 3-14Windows 95, 3-14 applications, accessing, 5-2audio, 2-22audio d...
