Table Of Contents - Acer Extensa Series User Manual

Preface
Chapter 1 Before You Begin
Creating Backup Diskettes............................ 1-2
Features of the Computer ............................. 1-3
Environmental Specifications ........................ 1-5
Using the Computer ..................................... 1-6
Suspend-to-Disk Mode ................................. 1-8
Securing the Computer ............................... 1-10
Using the AC Adapter ................................. 1-11
Chapter 2 Using Your Computer
Starting the Computer .................................. 2-2
Using the Brightness Control ........................ 2-3
Using the Contrast Control ........................... 2-4
Using the Volume Control ............................. 2-5
Ejecting PCMCIA Cards................................. 2-6
Using Indicator Lights................................... 2-7
Using the Touchpad...................................... 2-9
Using Disk Drives....................................... 2-13
Adding Memory .......................................... 2-15
Using the Keyboard .................................... 2-16
Using the Internal Numeric Keypad ............. 2-19
Using Connectors and Ports........................ 2-21
Chapter 3 Using Battery Power
Guidelines for Battery Use ............................ 3-2
Switching to Battery Power ........................... 3-3
Responding to Low Battery Conditions .......... 3-4
Recharging the Battery ................................. 3-6
Conditioning the Battery............................... 3-7
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack...... 3-8
Conserving Battery Power ........................... 3-10
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