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  • Page 1 Extensa 610 User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Copyright Copyright © 1997 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use this product near water.
  • Page 4 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: When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled into the product...

  • Page 5: Canadian Department Of Communications

    Concerning Lithium Batteries Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Léver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. Anvãnd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som Kassera anvãnt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion Päristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu.
  • Page 6 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.

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    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. Manual Structure This manual consists of eight chapters and two appendices: Chapter 1, Getting Started, tells you how to get started with the notebook.
  • Page 8 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: C:\setup, [Enabled], etc. message displayed viii Represent text input by the user, default settings and recommended selections Denotes actual messages that appear on screen NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic WARNING Alerts you if damage may result from doing or...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started Item Checklist ... 1-2 Taking Care of Your Computer... 1-3 1.2.1 Notebook ... 1-3 1.2.2 AC Adapter... 1-6 1.2.3 Battery Pack ... 1-6 1.2.4 Cleaning and Servicing... 1-7 1.2.5 Diskettes... 1-7 Connecting the Notebook ... 1-9 Getting Help Online... 1-10 System Tour Features...
  • Page 10 Storage ... 2-16 2.6.1 Hard Disk... 2-16 2.6.2 Internal Drive... 2-16 Ports ... 2-18 2.7.1 Rear Ports ... 2-18 2.7.2 PC Card Slots... 2-20 Audio ... 2-22 Securing your Notebook ... 2-23 2.9.1 Security Notch ... 2-23 2.9.2 Passwords ... 2-23 Power Battery Pack ...
  • Page 11 Options External Monitor... 4-2 External Keyboard... 4-3 External Keypad... 4-4 External Pointing Device ... 4-5 Printer ... 4-6 Audio Devices... 4-7 PC Cards ... 4-7 Miscellaneous Options ... 4-8 4.8.1 Additional Power Packs ... 4-8 4.8.2 Cables ... 4-12 Key Component Upgrades ... 4-14 4.9.1 Memory Upgrade...
  • Page 12 SafeOff ... 5-13 5.3.1 Uninstalling SafeOFF ... 5-13 Touchpad Driver ... 5-14 5.4.1 Configuring the Touchpad... 5-14 Setup When to Use the BIOS Utility ... 6-2 Entering the BIOS Utility ... 6-3 Basic System Settings... 6-5 6.3.1 Date and Time... 6-5 6.3.2 Floppy Disk Drives...
  • Page 13 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 Standby Timer... 6-16 6.5.4 System Sleep Timer ... 6-16 6.5.5 System Sleep Mode... 6-16 6.5.6 System Resume Timer Mode ... 6-17 6.5.7 System Resume Date and Time ...
  • Page 14 Specifications Address and Interrupt Tables System Memory Map ...B-1 I/O Address Map ...B-2 Interrupt Levels ...B-3 DMA Channels ...B-4 Index...
  • Page 15 Write-protecting a 3.5-inch Diskette ... 1-8 Display... 2-5 Indicator Light ... 2-6 Keyboard Layout ... 2-7 Palm Rest ... 2-13 Touchpad... 2-14 Internal Drive ... 2-16 Ports and Connectors... 2-18 Built-in Speakers... 2-22 Connecting an External Monitor ... 4-2 Connecting an External Keyboard ... 4-3 Connecting an External Keypad ...
  • Page 16 Indicator Status Descriptions ... 2-6 Lock Key Descriptions... 2-8 Using the Embedded Keypad ... 2-9 Windows 95 Key Descriptions ... 2-10 Hot Key List ... 2-11 Touchpad Functions... 2-15 Port Descriptions... 2-19 Course of Action for Battery-low Condition ... 3-8 Memory Configurations ...

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    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.

  • Page 18: Item Checklist

    Item Checklist Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents. following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Notebook computer Accessory box AC adapter Battery pack User’ s manual Other user documentation System utilities Third-party software and/or documentation Check for optional items, if any.

  • Page 19: Taking Care Of Your Computer

    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. instructions at the beginning of this manual. 1.2.1 Notebook Getting Started Also, re-read the important safety Do not expose the notebook to direct sunlight.
  • Page 20 Do not subject the notebook to magnetic fields. Do not expose the notebook to rain or moisture. Do not spill water on the notebook. Do not subject the computer to heavy shock and vibration. User’s Manual...
  • Page 21 Do not expose the notebook to dust and dirt. Never place objects on top of notebook avoid damaging the notebook. Never place the notebook on uneven surfaces. Getting Started...

  • Page 22: Ac Adapter

    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.

  • Page 23: Cleaning And Servicing

    1.2.4 Cleaning and Servicing When cleaning the notebook, follow these steps: Power off the notebook and remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adapter. Use a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Contact your dealer or see your service technician if any of the following occurs: Notebook has been dropped or the body has been damaged.

  • Page 24: Write-Protecting A 3.5-Inch Diskette

    Write-protect your diskettes to prevent accidental erasure. To do this, slide the write-protect tab to the write-protect position. Write-protected Not write-protected Figure 1-1 Write-protecting a 3.5-inch Diskette When you put a label on a 3.5-inch diskette, make sure that the label is properly attached (flat on the surface) and within the labelling area (area with slight surface depression) on the diskette.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Notebook

    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. To turn off power, press the power switch for more than four seconds. If you are using Windows 95, we recommend you use the Shutdown command to turn off the computer.

  • Page 26: Getting Help Online

    The online help is easy to navigate with hypertext and hypergraphics. Clear illustrations help describe notebook operation as well. Getting Online If you are connected to the Internet and have World Wide Web access, visit our home page (http://www.acer.com/) and get the latest information about our products. 1-10 User’s Manual...

  • Page 27: System Tour

    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. This chapter gives an in-depth “ t our” of the notebook’ s many features. System Tour C h a p t e r 2...

  • Page 28: Features

    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 3.5-inch floppy drive High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Lithium-Ion or Nickel Metal-Hydride battery pack...
  • Page 29 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 (Zoomed Video) port support Upgradeable memory and hard disk System Tour...

  • Page 30: Display

    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.

  • Page 31: Display

    Microswitch 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.

  • Page 32: Indicator Light

    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.

  • Page 33: Keyboard

    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 Figure 2-3 Keyboard Layout System Tour...

  • Page 34: Special Keys

    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.

  • Page 35: Using The Embedded Keypad

    Embedded Keypad The embedded keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. indicated by small, encircled characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. symbols are not printed on the keys. embedded keypad. Table 2-3 Using the Embedded Keypad Desired Access Number keys on embedded keypad...

  • Page 36: Windows 95 Key Descriptions

    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 Windows logo key Application key 2-10 Description Start button. Combinations with this key performs special functions. Below are a few examples: Windows + Tab Activate next Taskbar button Windows + E Explore My Computer Windows + F Find Document...

  • Page 37: Hot Key List

    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 Fn-Esc Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Fn-F3 Fn-F4...
  • Page 38 Table 2-5 Hot Key List (continued) Hot Key Icon Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-T When activating hot keys, press and hold the first key Fn before pressing the other keys in the hot key combination. Some hot keys pop-up an onscreen icon as shown in Table 2-5. For hot keys with pop-up icons, press the scale hot keys (Fn- increase and decrease the setting of the current icon.

  • Page 39: Keyboard Ergonomics

    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. Figure 2-4 Palm Rest System Tour 2-13...

  • Page 40: Touchpad

    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. Figure 2-5 Touchpad The touchpad works with most mouse drivers, but the bundled...

  • Page 41: Touchpad Functions

    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. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse.

  • Page 42: Storage

    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. See section 4.9.2 for details.
  • Page 43 External Floppy Drive The external floppy drive is hot-pluggable. You do not need to turn off the computer to connect and use the floppy drive. System Tour 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.

  • Page 44: Ports

    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.

  • Page 45: Port Descriptions

    Table 2-7 describes these ports. Table 2-7 Port Descriptions Icon System Tour Port DC-in Port Microphone-in Port Line-in Port Line-out Port External Floppy Drive Connector Serial Port (UART16650-compatible) Parallel Port (EPP/ECP-compliant) External CRT port PS/2 Port Connects to... AC adapter and power outlet External 3.5mm minijack condenser microphone Line-in device (e.g., audio CD...

  • Page 46: Pc Card Slots

    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. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs.
  • Page 47 Ejecting a Card Exit the application using the card, then follow these steps: System Tour Pull out the slot eject button of the slot where the card is inserted. Press the slot eject button to eject the card. 2-21...

  • Page 48: Audio

    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. Speakers Figure 2-8 Built-in Speakers...

  • Page 49: Securing Your Notebook

    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. 2.9.2 Passwords A two-level password scheme protects your notebook from unauthorized...

  • Page 50: Power

    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. It also includes information about the power management system. Power C h a p t e r...

  • Page 51: Battery Pack

    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. These battery types do not have the memory effect problem of Nickel Cadmium (NiCd).

  • Page 52: Removing And Installing The Battery Pack

    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;...
  • Page 53 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. Then slide in the battery compartment cover.

  • Page 54: Charging The Battery

    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 4.8.3 for details). Charging Modes The adapter has three charging modes: Rapid mode...

  • Page 55: Checking The Battery Level

    3.1.4 Checking 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. Also, you can check the battery charge level using the onscreen battery gauge.

  • Page 56: Battery-Low Warning

    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.

  • Page 57: Course Of Action For Battery-Low Condition

    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.

  • Page 58: Power Management

    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. If no activity is detected for a specified period of time (called an inactivity time-out), the system switches to one of the power-saving modes to conserve energy.
  • Page 59 If the LCD backlight is too bright, the system automatically adjusts it to a manageable level; otherwise, the level stays the same. brighter picture, you can then adjust the brightness and contrast level using hotkeys (Fn-F2 If you reconnect AC power to the system, the system automatically adjusts the LCD backlight to its original level —...
  • Page 60 In this situation, there are four ways to enter hibernation mode: Press the sleep hot key Fn-F7 ( [Hibernate] Set a value for the System Sleep Timer in Setup with System Sleep Mode set to elapses without any system activity, the system goes into hibernation mode Enable the Sleep Upon Battery-low parameter in Setup.
  • Page 61 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 ( [Standby] System Sleep Mode set to made by Sleep Manager is insufficient.

  • Page 62: Advanced Power Management (Apm)

    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 Ring Resume On Indicator is enabled, the notebook returns to normal mode.
  • Page 63 Windows 3.x To enable APM under the Windows environment, run Windows Setup and select MS-DOS System with APM System Information menu. Refer to the Windows user’s guide for details. Windows 95 To enable APM under Windows 95, follow these steps: Select the Start button, then Settings, then Control Panel.
  • Page 64 Power 3-15...

  • Page 65: Options

    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.

  • Page 66: External Monitor

    External Monitor To show graphical effects on a larger display, open the port cover and connect an external monitor to the CRT port ( manual for additional instructions. Figure 4-1 Connecting an External Monitor Closing the notebook display puts the system into standby mode.

  • Page 67: External Keyboard

    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 ( Figure 4-2 Connecting an External Keyboard...

  • Page 68: External Keypad

    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 ( Figure 4-3 Connecting an External Keypad ) at the rear of the notebook. User’s Manual...

  • Page 69: External Pointing Device

    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 ( Figure 4-4 Connecting an External PS/2 Mouse If you use a serial mouse, open the port cover and plug it into the serial port...

  • Page 70: Printer

    Printer This notebook supports both serial and parallel printers. For a serial printer, plug the printer cable into a serial port ( the port cover and plug the printer cable into the parallel port ( your printer manual for operating instructions. If the printer does not function, enter Setup and see to it that the parallel port is enabled.

  • Page 71: Audio Devices

    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 PC Cards The notebook has two Cardbus PC card slots that accommodate two type I/II or one type III PC card(s).

  • Page 72: Miscellaneous Options

    Miscellaneous Options 4.8.1 Additional Power Packs You can order spare batteries, AC adapter, and an external battery charger. Battery Pack Lithium-Ion battery pack comes attached with a battery compartment cover. In case the cover gets detached, follow these steps to re-attach the cover to the battery.
  • Page 73 AC Adapter Options 2. Using a little force, slide the Detaching the Battery Compartment Cover Slightly compartment cover release latch and slide out the cover. The compact AC adapter charges your battery pack and supplies power to your notebook. battery compartment cover over the battery until both the cover battery attached.
  • Page 74 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 NiMH and Li-Ion are 2 hours and 4 to 5 hours, respectively. You can also use the external battery charger to discharge Nickel Metal- Hydride (NiMH) battery packs before charging for optimum recharge efficiency.
  • Page 75 Follow these steps: The charging LED lights up. When recharging completes, the charging LED turns off. Options Using the External Battery Charger 1. Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the external battery charger. 3.

  • Page 76: Cables

    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. PS/2 Y-Bridge Cable The PS/2 Y-bridge cable allows you to connect two PS/2 devices, mouse and keyboard, to your notebook simultaneously.
  • Page 77 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. Figure 4-9 Using the File Transfer Cable Options 4-13...

  • Page 78: Key Component Upgrades

    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. Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade.
  • Page 79 Table 4-1 Memory Configurations (continued) Slot 1 8 MB 32 MB 16 MB 32 MB Installing Memory When installing memory, we recommend you seek the help of a qualified service technician. damage the memory module or the notebook, or cause a malfunction.

  • Page 80: Hard Disk Upgrade

    After installing the memory modules, the system automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size during the POST routines. 4.9.2 Hard Disk Upgrade You can upgrade your hard disk with a higher capacity drive when you need more storage space. The notebook uses a 12.5mm, 2.5-inch Enhanced-IDE hard disk that is auto-detected or user-defined.
  • Page 81 Use the blank spaces to record additional hard disks that will be available in the future. Options 4-17...
  • Page 82 Upgrading the Hard Disk Follow these steps to remove and install the hard disk. 4-18 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.

  • Page 83: Software

    Software The notebook comes pre-loaded with software and system utilities. This chapter discusses these system utilities System utilities may differ according to system configuration. Software C h a p t e r 5 , their features and functions.

  • Page 84: System Software

    System Software The notebook comes preloaded with the following software: Windows 95 System utilities and application software Sleep Manager hibernation utility SafeOff utility Touchpad driver Display drivers Audio drivers Other third-party application drivers and software Accessing the Applications To access most of the software applications, click on the Start button and select the application folder.

  • Page 85: Sleep Manager

    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. When a hibernation event occurs, this built-in function saves all the system’s current status onto your hard disk in the form of a file.
  • Page 86 The Sleep Manager displays below: User’s Manual...

  • Page 87: Sleep Manager Window Items

    Table 5-1 Sleep Manager Window Items Item Buttons Current Setting On Board Information Recommended Size Enable Indicator on the Taskbar Software Description Click to access the Sleep Manager functions Displays the drive and size of the current reserved space created by Sleep Manager. Displays the different areas of system memory and their respective sizes.

  • Page 88: Sleep Manager Functions

    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. Once a hibernation event occurs, the system will enter the hibernation mode.
  • Page 89 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. The recommended size is the minimum size needed to save the current system status.
  • Page 90 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. To solve this problem, the user can use tools such as SpeedDisk (Norton Utilities) or Disk Defragmenter (Windows 95) to compact these free disk spaces.

  • Page 91: Running Sleep Manager

    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. Disconnecting this feature is NOT recommended. 5.2.3 Running Sleep Manager Once Sleep Manager is installed on the disk, the system automatically loads this utility every time you start Windows 95.

  • Page 92: Sleep Manager Troubleshooting Tips

    5.2.4 Sleep Manager Troubleshooting Tips The following are the error messages with their corresponding solutions: BIOS not compliant with Sleep Manager. Sleep Manager can only run on notebooks with a BIOS compatible with this computer. This machine does not have a power management unit. You cannot run Sleep Manager without PMU.

  • Page 93: Uninstalling Sleep Manager

    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 space size for the system configuration changes or modifications, though hibernation feature still functions To uninstall Sleep Manager from the Windows, follow these steps: Quit the Sleep Manager if it is still running.
  • Page 94 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.

  • Page 95: Safeoff

    SafeOff The SafeOFF provides protection from accidental power off. 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.

  • Page 96: Touchpad Driver

    Touchpad Driver The touchpad works with most mouse drivers, but the touchpad driver supports special functions that work uniquely with the touchpad. touchpad driver enhances the Mouse dialog box to include these special features. 5.4.1 Configuring the Touchpad Follow these steps to configure the touchpad: Click on the Start button, then select Settings...

  • Page 97: Setup

    Setup The notebook has a BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) setup utility that allows you to configure the notebook and its hardware settings. chapter tells how to use this utility and describes each parameter item in the setup screens. Setup C h a p t e r This...

  • Page 98: When To Use The Bios Utility

    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.

  • Page 99: Entering The Bios Utility

    Entering the BIOS Utility Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS Utility. The BIOS Utility main screen displays. =Move Highlight Bar, There are four main menu items: Basic System Settings System Security Power Management Settings Load Setup Default Settings Read through the BIOS Utility Screen Notes before navigating the BIOS Utility screens.
  • Page 100 BIOS Utility Notes From the main menu, press 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. Parameters displayed in low brightness (grayed-out) are not user- configurable.

  • Page 101: 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 -------------- [ Hard Disk (1160 MB) -------- [Auto] Large Hard Disk Capacity --- [Enabled] Memory Test ---------------- [Disabled] Boot Display --------------- [Auto] Quiet Boot ----------------- [Enabled] =Move Highlight Bar, 6.3.1...

  • Page 102: Hard Disk Drive

    6.3.3 Hard Disk Drive The default setting for Hard Disk is automatically detects your drive parameters. You can also opt to key in your drive parameters by setting this parameter to your drive parameters, look at the data on the label pasted on your hard disk drive (or supplied in vendor documentation) and type in the parameters.

  • Page 103: Quiet Boot

    Table 6-1 Display Device Settings Setting Auto (default) Both 6.3.7 Quiet Boot In Quiet Boot mode, the notebook does not display POST messages on your display. The default setting is Setup Description If an external display is present, the notebook uses the external display;...

  • Page 104: 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 Address ---- [3F8h(IRQ 4)] Parallel Port Base Address ---- [378h(IRQ 7)] Parallel Port Operation Mode -- [Standard and Bidirectional] ECP DMA Channel -------------- [0] Setup Password ------------------- [None]...

  • Page 105: Hard Disk Drive Control

    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. Table 6-3 Hard Disk Drive Control Settings Setting Normal (default) Write Protect Boot Sector Disabled 6.4.3...

  • Page 106: Cd-Rom Bootable

    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. There are two image types/formats for CD-ROMs - floppy drive and hard disk.

  • Page 107: Serial Port 1 Base Address

    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) Other options include: 2F8h(IRQ 3) 3E8h(IRQ 4) 2E8h(IRQ 3) Disabled Make sure the serial port base address does not conflict with the address...

  • Page 108: Parallel Port Operation Mode

    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 out) which can be accessed by host DMA cycles and PIO cycles. ECP boosts I/O bandwidth to meet the demands of high-performance peripherals.

  • Page 109: Passwords

    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. Setting a Password To set a password, select the desired password (Setup and Power On) to set or edit, and press A message below the menu prompts you to enter a password.

  • Page 110: Cardbus Support

    Removing a Password To remove a password, select the desired password (Setup and Power On) to remove and press 6.4.9 CardBus Support The notebook comes pre-installed with a Windows 95 version which has built-in support for CardBus. . If in case you install an older version of Windows 95 which [Enabled] does not have built-in Cardbus driver support, you need to disable this parameter.

  • Page 111: Power Management Settings

    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. Power Management Mode ------------- [Enabled] Display Standby Timer ------------- [ 1] Minute(s) Hard Disk Standby Timer ----------- [ 1] Minute(s) System Sleep Timer ---------------- [ 3] Minute(s) System Sleep Mode ----------------- [Hibernation] System Resume Timer Mode ---------- [Disabled]...

  • Page 112: Display Standby Timer

    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.

  • Page 113: System Resume Timer Mode

    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. 6.5.7 System Resume Date and Time The Resume Date and Resume Time parameters let you set the date and time for the resume operation.

  • Page 114: Battery-Low Warning Beep

    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. The default setting is [Enabled] 6.5.10 Sleep Upon Battery-low This parameter enables the notebook to enter standby or hibernation mode when a battery-low condition takes place.

  • Page 115: System Information Reference

    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. CPU ID : Pentium CPU Clock : 133 MHz System DRAM : 16 MB Video DRAM : 1 MB Floppy Disk A : 1.44 MB Security : Normal...

  • Page 116: System Status Descriptions

    Table 6-6 System Status Descriptions Item CPU ID CPU Clock System memory Video memory Floppy Disk A Security Floppy Disk B Security Hard Disk Security CD ROM System Boot Drive CD ROM Bootable Serial Port 1 Parallel Port Operation Mode Internal Cache External Cache Pointing Device...

  • Page 117: Load Setup Default Settings

    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.

  • Page 118: Traveling With The Notebook

    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. Traveling with the Notebook C h a p t e r...

  • Page 119: Traveling Preparations

    Traveling Preparations Follow these steps to prepare the notebook for travel: Make diskette copies of important files on the hard disk. Turn off the notebook and all peripherals. Make sure the display lid is properly closed. The display lid latch must be secure.

  • Page 120: International Traveler's Warranty

    Simply fill up and return the ITW application form to avail of this unique service. Below is a list of Acer-authorized ITW service sites. Have your ITW card number ready when you call. For updated sites and more information on ITW, see the ITW brochure.
  • Page 121 (ASA) Block 4, Pasir Panjang Rd., #10-29 Alexandra Distripark, Singapore 0511 Tel: 65-276-4878 Fax: 65-274-9925 Acer Sales & Service Sdn Bhd (AMA) Tech. Supp. No. 25, Jalan 8/91, Taman Shamelin Perkasa, Off Jalan Cheras, 56100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: 60-3-984-2488 Fax: 60-3-981-3302 PT.
  • Page 122 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.

  • Page 123: Worldwide Support

    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. 3, 6F Taipei, Taiwan 105 R.O.C.
  • Page 124 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. Bhd. Level 17 Menara Lion 165 Jalan Ampang 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Telephone: 60-3-466-3223/262-1388...
  • Page 125 Acer Computer Iberica, S.A. Frederic Mompou 5, 3, 2B Sant Just Desvern 08960 Barcelona, Spain Telephone: 34-3-4990303 Facsimile: 34-3-499-0483 Acer Italy s. r. l. Via Cassanese 210 20092 Segrate, Milan, Italy Telephone: 39-2-2692-2565 Facsimile: 39-2-2692-1021 Acer Scandinavia A/S Kongevejen 62A...
  • Page 126 Facsimile: 1 (214) 661-9665 Acer America/Southeast 3675 Crestwood Pkwy., Suite 400 Duluth, GA 30136, USA Telephone: 1 (404) 923-2001 Facsimile: 1 (404) 923-1306 Acer America/North Mid Atlantic Wyckoff, NJ Telephone: 1 (201) 848-1007 Facsimile: 1 (201) 848-1086 Acer America/New York Metro Bayville, NY...
  • Page 127 You can also contact the local dealer or distributor in the country you are traveling in for assistance. If you are connected to the Internet and have World Wide Web access, visit our home page (http://www.acer.com/) and get an updated list of our worldwide offices, as well as information about our products.

  • Page 128: Troubleshooting

    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. system by yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
  • Page 129 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. How do I connect them to the notebook at the same time? To connect two PS/2-type devices to the notebook, you need to use a PS/2 Y-bridge connector.
  • Page 130 Q: Nothing appears on the screen. 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.
  • Page 131 Q: The printer does not work. 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 enter Setup, then press PgDn to see the System Information Reference screen.

  • Page 132: Error Messages

    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. Table 8-1 POST Error Messages Error Message CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error Disk Boot Failure Diskette Drive Controller Error...
  • Page 133 center. User’s Manual...
  • Page 134 Table 8-1 POST Error Messages (continued) Error Message Memory Size Mismatch Missing operating system Non-system disk or disk error. Replace and strike any key when ready Pointing Device Error Pointing Device Interface Error Protected Mode Test Fail RAM BIOS Bad RAM Parity Error Real-Time Clock Error Video RAM BIOS Bad...

  • Page 135: Specifications

    Specifications Item Microprocessor Memory Main / system External cache Flash ROM BIOS Data storage devices CD-ROM model FDD model Display Specifications Standard 120-/133-/150-MHz Pentium processor or ® 133/150MHz Pentium processor with MMX™ technology 8MB / 16MB Dual 64-bit memory banks 256KB 256KB Removable 12.5mm,...

  • Page 136: Touchpad

    Item Video Audio Keyboard and pointing device I/O ports Standard PCI local bus video with graphics accelerator 1MB video RAM 16-bit stereo audio with software wavetable Built-in dual speakers; separate audio ports 84-/85-/88-key with Windows 95 keys Touchpad (centrally-located on palmrest) One 9-pin RS-232 serial port (16550-compatible) One 25-pin parallel port...

  • Page 137: External Battery Charger

    Item I/O ports (continued) Operating system Weight FDD model CD-ROM model Dimensions (main footprint) Temperature Operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Non-operating AC adapter Battery pack Charge time Li-Ion NiMH Specifications Standard Three 3.5mm minijacks for mic-in line-in line-out audio devices Windows 95 (includes battery) 2.65 kg.

  • Page 138: B.1 System Memory Map

    Address and Interrupt Tables System Memory Map Address Range 000000 - 09FFFF 0A0000 - 0BFFFF 0C0000 - 0CBFFF 0E0000 - 0EFFFF 0F0000 - 0FFFFF 10000 - 7FFFF 80000 - 27FFF FE0000 - FFFFFF Address and Interrupt Tables Definition Function 640 KB memory Base memory 128 KB video RAM Reserved for graphics display...

  • Page 139: B.2 I/O Address Map

    I/O Address Map Address Range 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, 240 - 24F 300 - 301, 330 - 331...

  • Page 140: B.3 Interrupt Levels

    Interrupt Levels Priority Interrupt Number IRQ 0 IRQ 1 IRQ 2 IRQ 8 IRQ 9 IRQ 10 IRQ 11 IRQ 12 IRQ 13 IRQ 14 IRQ 15 IRQ 3 IRQ 4 IRQ 5 IRQ 6 IRQ 7 A PCMCIA card can use IRQ 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 and 11 as long as it does not conflict with the interrupt address of any other device.

  • Page 141: B.4 Dma Channels

    DMA Channels Controller Channel Address 0087 0083 0081 0082 Cascade 008B 0089 008A Function Audio (option) / ECP (option) Audio Diskette Audio (option) / ECP (option) Cascade Spare User’s Manual...
  • Page 142 Index 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.x, 3-14 Windows 95, 3-14 applications, accessing, 5-2 audio, 2-22 audio devices, attaching, 4-7 battery low warning...
  • Page 143 FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), 8-2 features, 2-2 design and ergonomics, 2-3 expansion, 2-3 multimedia, 2-2 performance, 2-2 hard disk list of hard disks, 4-16 upgrading, 4-17 help online, accessing, 1-10 online, web, 1-10 hibernation mode entering, 3-11 exiting, 3-11 hot keys, 2-11 activating and using, 2-12 exiting pop-up icons and screens, 2-12 I/O address map, B-2...
  • Page 144 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 startup sequence setting using BIOS Utility, 6-9 status indicator location, 2-6 description, 2-6 support worldwide offices, 7-6 to 7-10 system information viewing using BIOS Utility, 6-19 system memory map, B-1...

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