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TravelMate 7000
User’s Manual
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Copyright Copyright © 1997 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 Disclaimer or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fi
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placin
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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. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified If liquid has been spilled i c. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other control
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Concerning Lithium Batteries ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - ved fejlagtig Udskiftning må med batteri af samme fabrikat Léver det batteri tilbage til leverandøren. A D V A R S E L ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av Brukte batterier VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Anvãnd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. VAROITUS Päristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. V
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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 Getting Started Chapter 2, System Tour, gives a guided and in-depth “tour” of the notebook Chapter 3, Power, discusses issues on battery use and includes information Options Chapter 5, Software, describes how to configure certain utilities and Chapter 6, Setup , explains how to configure the system with the BIOS Setup utility. Traveling with the Notebook , includes
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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. message displayed Represent the actual keys that you have to press b , e , r , NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic WARNING Alerts you if damage may result from doing or CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible IMPORTANT Reminds you to take action relevant to the TIP Tells how to complete a proced
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Table of Contents 1 Getting Started Item Checklist ................................ ................................ ....................... Taking Care of Your Computer ................................ .............................. ................................ ................................ .................. ................................ ................................ ............... ................................ ................................ ............. Cleaning and Serv
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5 Software ................................ ................................ ................... ................................ ................................ ...................... ................................ ................... ................................ ......................... ................................ ........................... ................................ ........ ................................ .................... Touchpad Driver .............................
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8 Troubleshooting Q & A ................................ ................................ ................................ .... ................................ ................................ .......... A Specifications B Address and Interrupt Tables System Memory Map ................................ ................................ ............ ................................ ................................ ................... Interrupt Levels ................................ ..............
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List of Figures Write-protecting a 3.5-inch Diskette ................................ ...................... ................................ ................................ ................................ .. ................................ ................................ ...................... ................................ ................................ ................... Palm Rest ................................ ................................ ........................... ........
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List of Tables ................................ ................................ . ................................ ................................ ........... ................................ .............................. ................................ ............................. ................................ ................................ ........................ ................................ ................................ ...... ................................ .............
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the award-winning TravelMate 7000 notebook computer. Guaranteed and backed by 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 Acer’s world-class support,
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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. • • • • • Floppy drive module • External floppy drive cable • Check for optional items, if any. 1-2 User’s Manual User’s manual and other documentation Battery pack AC adapter Accessory box Notebook com
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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 • Do not expose to temperatures
