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AcerNote Nuovo
User’s Manual
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Copyright Copyright © 1996 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. Disclaimer Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respec
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not use this product near water. 5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. 6. Slots and
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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: a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b. If liquid has been spilled into the product c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water d. If the product does not
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Concerning Lithium Batteries ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Lever det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. A D V A R S E L Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Anvãnd samma batterityp e
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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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communicatio
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About This Manual Purpose This manual discusses the features of the notebook and tells how to use and configure it. Manual Structure This manual consists of eight chapters and two appendices: Chapter 1, Getting Started, tells you how to get started with the notebook. Chapter 2, System Tour, gives a guided and in-depth “tour” of the notebook and its features. Chapter 3, Power, discusses issues on battery use and includes information on the unique power management system. Chapter 4, Options, tells
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: C:\setup, Represent text input by the user, default settings [Enabled], etc. and recommended selections Denotes actual messages that appear on screen message displayed E,H,U, etc Represent the actual keys that you have to press on the keyboard NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic WARNING Alerts you if damage may result from doing or not doing specific actions CAUTION Gives precautionary me
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Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 1.1 Item Checklist............................................................................................1-2 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 ...................
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2.6 Storage ................................................................................................... 2-20 2.6.1 Hard Disk ................................................................................... 2-20 2.6.2 Module Bay................................................................................ 2-20 2.7 Ports ....................................................................................................... 2-23 2.7.1 Left Panel Ports ..................................
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3.2 Power Management ................................................................................3-10 3.2.1 The Concept of Heuristics..........................................................3-10 3.2.2 Suspend Modes .........................................................................3-11 3.2.3 Advanced Power Management (APM).......................................3-14 4 Options 4.1 External Monitor ........................................................................................4-
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5 Software 5.1 System Software....................................................................................... 5-2 5.2 Sleep Manager.......................................................................................... 5-3 5.2.1 Accessing the Sleep Manager..................................................... 5-3 5.2.2 Sleep Manager Functions............................................................ 5-5 5.2.3 Running Sleep Manager .....................................................
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6.4.8 Enhanced IDE Features.............................................................6-11 6.4.9 Onboard Communication Ports..................................................6-12 6.4.10 Onboard Audio ...........................................................................6-15 6.4.11 Reset PnP Resources................................................................6-16 6.5 Power Saving Options.............................................................................6-17 6.5.1 When Lid is
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8 Troubleshooting 8.1 Q & A ........................................................................................................ 8-2 8.2 POST Error Messages.............................................................................. 8-7 A Specifications B Address and Interrupt Tables B.1 System Memory Map................................................................................B-1 B.2 I/O Address Map.....................................................................................
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List of Figures 1-1 Write-protecting a 3.5-inch Diskette..........................................................1-8 2-1 Display.......................................................................................................2-5 2-2 Indicator Lights ..........................................................................................2-7 2-3 Keyboard Layout .......................................................................................2-8 2-4 Palm Rest.......................
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List of Tables 2-1 Indicator Status Descriptions .................................................................... 2-7 2-2 Lock Key Descriptions .............................................................................. 2-9 2-3 Using the Embedded Keypad ................................................................. 2-10 2-4 Windows 95 Key Descriptions ................................................................ 2-11 2-5 Hot Key List................................................
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6-3 Hard Disk Drive Control Settings.............................................................6-24 6-4 Start Up Sequences Settings ..................................................................6-24 8-1 POST Error Messages ..............................................................................8-7 xvii
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the award-winning AcerNote Nuovo 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. Getting Started 1-1
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1.1 Item Checklist Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately. • Notebook computer • Accessory box • AC adapter • Battery pack • Floppy drive module • External floppy drive cable • User’s manual and other documentation Check for optional items, if any. 1-2 User’s
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1.2 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. Also, re-read the important safety instructions at the beginning of this manual. 1.2.1 Notebook • Do not expose the notebook to direct sunlight. Do not place near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose to temperatures below 0ºC (32ºF) or above 50ºC (122ºF).
