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AST Ascentia User Manual

AST Ascentia User Manual (124 pages)

M Series

Brand: AST | Category: Laptop | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

Declaration of Conformity
3
Table of Contents
6
Using Your Documentation

10
Introducing Your Computer

14
Using Your Computer for the First Time

16
- Attaching the AC Adapter
  16
- Turning on the Computer
  18
- Understanding POST
  18
- Adjusting the LCD Display
  19
- Making Backup Disks
  19
- Turning off Your Computer
  20
- Restarting Your Computer
  20
- Tips for Using Your Computer
  21
- Traveling with Your Computer
  22
- Handling Spills
  23
- Storing the Computer for Long Periods
  23
Using the Keyboard

24
- Using the Numeric Keypad
  25
- Using Special Function Keys
  26
Using the Touchpad

28
Reading the System Status Lights

30
Connecting Peripheral Devices

32
- Connecting the Floppy Drive to the Floppy Connector
  34
Using the Smartbay

36
Using the Floppy Drive

38
Using the CD-ROM Drive

40
Using the Hard Drive

43
- Removing the Hard Drive
  44
- Installing a Hard Drive
  45
Using the Battery

46
Using System Setup

52
- Starting System Setup
  53
- Main Menu
  55
- Advanced Menu
  59
- Security Menu
  61
- Power Savings Menu
  62
- Boot Menu
  64
- Exit Menu
  65
Using System Security

66
Using Power Management Options

69
- Non-Turbo Mode
  69
- Standby Mode
  70
- Rest Mode
  70
- Rest Mode Precautions
  71
Creating a Save to Disk Partition

73
Changing the Video Configuration

76
- Resolution and Color Depth
  76
- Configuring Display Features
  77
  - Selecting a Monitor Type
    77
  - Changing Color Depth and Resolution
    78
Working with PC Cards

79
- Maintaining PC Cards
  79
- Using PC Cards
  80
Watching Video

82
Updating the System BIOS

85
- Performing the BIOS Update
  85
- Troubleshooting the BIOS Update
  86
- About Drivers and System Resources
  87
- Drivers
  87
- Irqs
  87
Troubleshooting

89
- Operating Problems
  89
- Infrared Problems
  92
Using Options

93
- AC Adapter
  93
- Auto/Airline Adapter
  94
- Battery Pack
  96
- Hard Drives
  96
- Memory Modules
  97
  - Before You Install Memory
    97
  - Installing a Memory Module
    97
- Battery Cradle
  101
- External Numeric Keypad
  102
- CD-ROM Drive and Floppy Cable
  102
- Docking Options
  102
Specifications

103
Abbreviations

105
Glossary

108
Recording the Computer Hardware Configuration

114
Index

118

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