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Acer 505 series User Manual

Acer 505 series User Manual (132 pages)

Acer OWNERS MANUAL Laptop PC 505 series

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.66 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
FCC Notice
7
- FCC Modem Notice
  8
Important Safety Instructions
9
Laser Compliance Statement
11
Battery Statement
12
Year 2000 Compliance Statement
13
Modem Notice
14
Connecting the Computer
16
Getting Help and Support
18
- Accessing Online Help
  18
- Support Information
  18
Care and Maintenance
20
1 Getting Familiar with Your Computer

26
- Display
  27
- Indicators
  29
- Keyboard
  30
  - Special Keys
    30
    
    Lock Keys
    30
    
    Embedded Numeric Keypad
    31
    
    Windows Keys
    32
    
    The Euro Symbol
    32
    
    Hotkeys
    34
  - Keyboard Ergonomics
    36
- Touchpad
  37
  - Touchpad Basics
    37
- Storage
  39
  - Hard Disk
    39
  - Floppy Drive
    39
  - CD-ROM Drive
    39
- Ports
  41
  - Front Ports
    41
  - Rear Ports
    42
    
    Universal Serial Bus
    42
  - Right Ports
    43
    
    PC Card Slot
    43
    
    Fax/Data Modem
    44
    
    Inserting a Card
    44
- Audio
  46
- Securing Your Computer
  47
  - Security Notch
    47
  - Passwords
    47
2 Operating on Battery Power

53
- Battery Pack
  54
  - Battery Pack Characteristics
    54
  - Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
    54
  - Charging the Battery
    55
    
    Charging Modes
    55
  - Checking the Battery Level
    56
    
    Using the Windows Battery Meter
    56
  - Optimizing Battery Life
    56
  - Battery-Low Warning
    57
- Power Management
  58
  - Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
    58
  - Power Management Modes
    58
    
    Sleep Mode (ACPI)
    58
    
    Display Standby Mode
    59
    
    Hard Disk Standby Mode
    59
    
    Standby Mode
    59
    
    Hibernation Mode
    60
3 Peripherals and Options

63
- External Monitor
  65
  - Using Simultaneous Display
    65
    
    Enabling Simultaneous Display
    65
- External Keyboard
  66
- External Keypad
  67
- External Pointing Device
  68
  - External PS/2 Mouse
    68
  - External Serial Mouse
    68
- Printer
  69
- Audio Devices
  70
- PC Cards
  71
- USB Devices
  72
- Miscellaneous Options
  73
  - Additional Power Packs
    73
    
    Battery Pack
    73
    
    AC Adapter
    73
  - Cables
    73
    
    PS/2 Y-Bridge Cable
    73
    
    File Transfer Cable
    74
- Key Component Upgrades
  75
  - Memory Upgrade
    75
    
    Installing Memory
    75
  - Hard Disk Upgrade
    76
4 Moving with Your Computer

77
- Disconnecting from the Desktop
  79
- Moving Around
  80
- Taking the Computer Home
  81
  - Preparing the Computer
    81
  - What to Bring with You
    81
  - Special Considerations
    81
  - Setting up a Home Office
    82
- Traveling with the Computer
  83
  - Preparing the Computer
    83
  - What to Bring with You
    83
  - Special Considerations
    83
- Traveling Internationally with the Computer
  84
  - Preparing the Computer
    84
  - What to Bring with You
    84
  - Special Considerations
    84
5 Software

85
- System Software
  87
- Sleep Manager
  88
  - Accessing the Sleep Manager
    88
  - Sleep Manager Functions
    90
    
    Create
    90
    
    Remove
    92
    
    Minimize
    92
    
    Exit
    92
- Notebook Manager
  93
  - Information Viewer
    94
  - Post
    95
  - Boot Sequence
    96
  - Password
    97
    
    Setting the Power-On Password
    97
    
    Setting the Setup Password
    98
  - Power Management
    99
  - Display Device
    100
- BIOS Utility
  101
  - Navigating the BIOS Utility
    101
  - System Information
    102
  - Basic System Configuration
    103
  - Startup Configuration
    104
  - Onboard Device Configuration
    105
  - System Security
    107
    
    Setting a Password
    107
    
    Changing a Password
    108
    
    Removing a Password
    108
    
    Password Icons
    109
  - Load Default Settings
    110
6 Troubleshooting

111
- Frequently-Asked Questions
  113
- Error Messages
  117
- Troubleshooting Tips
  119
  - Using PC-Doctor
    119
- Online Services
  120
  - Before You Call
    120
A Specifications

123
- Data Storage
  125
- Display and Video
  125
- Keyboard and Pointing Device
  125
- Weight and Dimensions
  126
Index

129

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