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Acer Extensa 712 User Manual

Acer Extensa 712 User Manual (136 pages)

Notebook computer

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.77 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

3
- Notices
  5
  - Fcc Notice
    5
  - Important Safety Instructions
    7
  - Laser Compliance Statement
    10
  - Lithium Battery Statement
    11
- Preface
  13
  - Connecting the Computer
    14
  - Getting Help Online
    17
  - Accessing Online Help
    17
  - Support Information
    18
  - Care and Maintenance
    19
    
    Taking Care of Your Ac Adapter
    19
    
    Taking Care of Your Computer
    19
    
    Cleaning and Servicing
    20
    
    Taking Care of Your Battery Pack
    20
1 Getting Familiar with Your Computer

21
- Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with Your Computer
  
  21
  - Features
    23
  - Display
    25
  - Indicators
    27
  - Keyboard
    29
    
    Lock Keys
    29
    
    Special Keys
    29
    
    Embedded Numeric Keypad
    30
    
    Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with Your Computer
    31
    
    Windows 95 Keys
    31
    
    Hot Keys
    32
    
    Keyboard Ergonomics
    35
  - Touchpad
    36
    
    Touchpad Basics
    36
  - Storage
    38
    
    Floppy Drive
    38
    
    Hard Disk
    38
    
    Media Bay
    38
  - Ports
    41
    
    Left Ports
    41
    
    Fast Infrared
    42
    
    S-Video
    42
    
    Universal Serial Bus
    42
    
    Rear Ports
    43
    
    Fax/Data Modem
    44
    
    PC Card Slots
    45
    
    Right Ports
    45
    
    Bottom Port
    47
  - Audio
    48
  - Securing Your Computer
    49
  - Security Notch
    49
2 Operating on Battery Power

51
- Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power
  
  51
  - Battery Pack
    52
    
    Battery Pack Characteristics
    52
    
    Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
    53
    
    Charging Modes
    54
    
    Charging the Battery
    54
    
    Checking the Battery Level
    55
    
    Using the Windows Battery Meter
    55
    
    Optimizing Battery Life
    56
    
    Battery-Low Warning
    57
  - Heuristic Power Management
    59
    
    Display Standby Mode
    60
    
    Hard Disk Standby Mode
    60
    
    Peripheral Standby Modes
    60
    
    Power Management Modes
    60
    
    Standby Mode
    60
    
    Hibernation Mode
    62
    
    Advanced Power Management
    64
3 Peripherals and Options

65
- Chapter 3 Peripherals and Options
  
  65
  - External Monitor
    66
  - External Keyboard
    67
  - External Keypad
    68
  - External Pointing Device
    69
    
    External PS/2 Mouse
    69
    
    External Serial Mouse
    70
  - Printer
    71
  - Audio Devices
    72
  - Mini Docking Station
    73
  - PC Cards
    74
  - USB Devices
    75
  - Miscellaneous Options
    76
    
    AC Adapter
    76
    
    Additional Power Packs
    76
    
    Battery Pack
    76
    
    Cables
    76
    
    PS/2 Y-Bridge Cable
    76
    
    File Transfer Cable
    77
  - Key Component Upgrades
    78
    
    Memory Configurations
    78
    
    Memory Upgrade
    78
    
    Installing Memory
    79
    
    Hard Disk Upgrade
    81
    
    Installing a Replacement Hard Disk
    81
4 Moving with Your Computer

83
- Chapter 4 Moving with Your Computer
  
  83
  - Disconnecting from the Desktop
    84
  - Moving Around
    85
    
    Preparing the Computer
    85
    
    What to Bring to Long Meetings
    85
    
    What to Bring to Short Meetings
    85
  - Taking the Computer Home
    86
    
    Preparing the Computer
    86
    
    Special Considerations
    86
    
    What to Bring with You
    86
    
    Setting up a Home Office
    87
  - Traveling with the Computer
    88
    
    Preparing the Computer
    88
    
    Special Considerations
    88
    
    What to Bring with You
    88
  - Traveling Internationally with the Computer
    89
    
    Preparing the Computer
    89
    
    Special Considerations
    89
    
    What to Bring with You
    89
5 Software

91
- Chapter 5 Software
  
  91
  - System Software
    92
  - Phdisk
    93
  - Notebook Manager
    94
    
    Information Viewer
    95
    
    Boot Sequence
    96
    
    Password
    97
    
    Setting the Supervisor Password
    98
    
    Setting the User Password
    99
    
    Power Management
    100
    
    Display Device
    101
    
    Line-In/Microphone
    102
  - Setup Utility
    103
    
    Navigating the Setup Utility
    103
    
    Main
    104
    
    Chapter 5 Software
    105
    
    Hard Disk 0 Submenu
    106
    
    CD-ROM/ATAPI Devices Submenu
    107
    
    Boot Device Priority Submenu
    108
    
    Advanced
    109
    
    Security
    110
    
    Setting a Password
    112
    
    Removing a Password
    113
    
    Power Saving
    114
    
    Exit
    116
- Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
  
  117
  - Frequently-Asked Questions
    118
  - Error Messages
    123
  - Specifications
    127
- Appendix A Specifications
  
  129
  - Index
    131

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