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Acer Extensa 660 Series User Manual

Acer Extensa 660 Series User Manual (91 pages)

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

5
- Contents of the User's Guide
  8
- Other Printed Documents
  8
- Printed Manuals
  8
- Chapter 1
  
  9
  - Creating Backup Disks
    9
  - Windows 95
    9
  - Windows for Workgroups
    9
  - Features of the Computer
    10
  - Standard Features
    10
  - Environmental Specifications
    12
  - Relative Humidity (Noncondensing)
    12
  - Shock
    12
  - Temperature
    12
  - Vibration
    12
  - Power Management Timeouts
    13
  - Types of Power Management Timeouts
    13
  - Using Power Management Timeouts
    13
  - Actions that Suspend Timeouts
    14
  - Power Savings Modes
    15
  - Standby Mode
    15
  - V Suspend Mode
    16
2 Getting Started

17
- General Cautions
  18
  - Read Safety Instructions
    18
  - Install with AC Power Connected
    18
- Chapter 2
  
  19
  - What You Need before Starting
    19
    
    Sufficient Time
    19
    
    Access to AC Power
    19
    
    Certificate of Authenticity
    19
    
    Language
    19
    
    Printer Type
    19
    
    Which Operating System to Load
    20
    
    When to Back up Your System Files
    20
  - Running the Setup Program
    21
    
    Starting the Computer for the First Time
    21
    
    Loading DOS+WFW
    22
    
    Loading Windows 95
    22
    
    Contents of the Demo Program
    23
    
    Stopping the Demo Program
    23
    
    Running the Demo Again
    23
    
    Deleting the Demo Program
    24
  - Using the Keyboard
    25
    
    List of Hot Keys
    25
    
    External Keyboard Hot Keys
    26
    
    Windows 95 Special Keys
    26
    
    DOS Special Keys
    27
  - Using the Touchpad
    28
    
    Configuring the Touchpad
    28
  - LED Icons
    29
3 Installing Internal Accessories

31
- Preventing Damage from Static Electricity
  32
- Chapter 3
  
  33
  - Installing Memory Modules
    33
    
    Maximum Memory
    33
    
    Tools Required
    33
    
    Preparing the Computer
    33
    
    Locating the Memory Slot
    33
    
    Removing the Memory Slot Door
    34
    
    Inserting the Memory Module
    34
    
    Testing the Installed Memory
    35
    
    Running PHDISK
    35
  - Installing Modular Bay Accessories
    37
    
    Using the Modular Bay
    37
    
    Changing Modules
    38
  - Installing PC Cards
    39
    
    Using PC Cards
    39
    
    Ejecting PC Cards
    41
  - Removing/Installing Hard Disk Drives
    42
    
    Hard Disk Drive Guidelines
    42
    
    Removing the Hard Disk Drive
    42
    
    Inserting the Hard Disk Drive
    43
  - Using the CD-ROM Drive
    44
    
    CD-ROM Drive Guidelines
    44
    
    Ejecting the Disc Tray
    44
  - Removing/Installing the Primary Battery
    45
    
    Removing the Primary Battery
    45
    
    Installing the Primary Battery
    46
4 Setting up Your Desktop

47
- Preparing to Install External Accessories
  48
- Chapter 4
  
  50
  - Connector and Port Icons
    50
    
    Connectors
    50
    
    Connector Icons
    50
  - Connecting a Monitor
    53
    
    Supported Monitors
    53
    
    Operating the Computer with an External Monitor
    53
    
    Required Cables/Connectors
    54
    
    Connecting Directly to the Computer
    54
  - Installing PS/2 Devices
    55
    
    Required Cables/Connectors
    55
  - Connecting a Printer
    56
    
    Connecting Directly to the Computer
    56
    
    Required Cables/Connectors
    56
    
    Installing a Printer Driver
    56
  - Connecting Sound Equipment
    57
    
    Types of Sound Equipment
    57
    
    Connecting Directly to the Computer
    57
  - Securing the Computer
    58
    
    Why Secure the Computer
    58
    
    Required Lock
    58
    
    Connecting the Kensington Lock
    58
5 Installing Software

59
- Selecting Software for the Computer
  60
  - Purchasing New Software
    60
  - Using Existing Software
    60
- Chapter 5
  
  61
  - Loading Software
    61
    
    Loading Software from Floppy Disks
    61
    
    Why You Should Use the CD-ROM Drive Module
    61
    
    Loading Software from CD-ROM
    61
  - Special Considerations
    62
    
    Screen Resolution
    62
6 Battery Operation

63
- General Information about Batteries
  64
  - Battery Characteristics
    64
  - Battery Safety
    64
  - Disposing of Used Battery
    65
  - Ordering a Spare Battery
    65
- Chapter 6
  
  66
  - Charging Batteries
    66
    
    Determining Current Charge
    66
    
    Charging the Battery in the Computer
    66
    
    Charging the Battery in an External Battery Charger
    66
  - Prolonging Battery Life
    67
    
    Reducing Screen Brightness
    67
    
    Caching the Hard Disk Drive
    67
    
    Lowering Inactivity Timeouts
    67
    
    Suspending Operation While Idle
    68
  - Responding to a Low Battery Condition
    69
    
    Saving Files
    69
    
    Turning off the Alarm
    69
    
    Reducing Screen Brightness
    69
    
    Connecting the AC Adapter
    69
    
    Replacing the Battery
    70
    
    Saving to Disk
    70
7 Mobility

71
- Overview of Mobility
  72
  - Disconnecting from
    72
  - The Desktop
    72
  - Moving Around
    72
  - Taking the Computer Home
    72
  - Traveling with the Computer
    72
- Chapter 7
  
  73
  - Disconnecting from the Desktop
    73
  - Moving Around
    74
  - Taking the Computer Home
    75
    
    Preparing the Computer
    75
    
    What to Bring with You
    75
    
    Special Considerations
    75
    
    Setting up a Home Office
    76
  - Traveling with the Computer
    77
    
    Preparing the Computer
    77
    
    What to Bring with You
    77
    
    Special Considerations
    77
  - Traveling Internationally with the Computer
    78
    
    Special Considerations
    78
8 Care and Troubleshooting

79
- Cleaning the Computer
  80
  - Cleaning the Case
    80
  - Cleaning the Screen
    80
- Chapter 8
  
  81
  - Troubleshooting Tips
    81
    
    Errors at Startup
    81
    
    Keyboard
    81
  - Battery
    82
  - Customer Support Numbers
    83
- Appendix A
  
  84
  - Texas Instruments Worldwide Sales Offices
    84
  - Accessories
    88

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