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Acer WT 300
User’s Guide
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Wbt.book Page 2 Monday, August 2, 1999 4:07 PM Copyright 1999 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved. Printed in Taiwan Acer WT 300 User’s Guide Part No.: 49.32B01.001 Draft Version: July, 1999 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warra
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Wbt.book Page iii Monday, August 2, 1999 4:07 PM iii Notices FCC Notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference t
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Wbt.book Page iv Monday, August 2, 1999 4:07 PM iv Notices Use Conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice: Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Rem
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Wbt.book Page v Monday, August 2, 1999 4:07 PM v cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. 9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 10. Do not attempt to service this produ
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Wbt.book Page vi Monday, August 2, 1999 4:07 PM vi Notices Year 2000 Compliance Statement This product is Year 2000-compliant and carries the “NSTL Hardware Tested Year 2000 Compliant” logo. This product has been tested both by Acer’s internal test labs and NSTL using NSTL’s YMARK2000 certification test. These tests certify that this product will successfully make the year 2000 transition. For more details, check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center at http:// www.acer.com.tw/service/y
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Wbt.book Page vii Monday, August 2, 1999 4:07 PM vii Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Preinstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Selecting a
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Wbt.book Page viii Monday, August 2, 1999 4:07 PM viii Table of Contents Drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Troubleshooting Your Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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Wbt.book Page 1 Monday, August 2, 1999 4:07 PM Getting Started Chapter 1
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Wbt.book Page 2 Monday, August 2, 1999 4:07 PM 2 Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction Acer has been on the leading edge of microcomputer systems development for both corporate and home computing needs for 20 years, as the OEM of choice for many of the world’s leading computer companies. Acer is committed to meeting the world’s demand for state-of-the-art computers at the best prices. Your Window Based Terminal (WBT) configuration provides flexible feature in a small footprint making
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Wbt.book Page 3 Monday, August 2, 1999 4:07 PM 3 Preinstallation The preinstallation process involves the following activities: · Selecting a site · Unpacking components Selecting a Site Consider the following when selecting a site for your computer: · Determine the best site for your system. Cable paths should not run near equipment that might cause electromagnetic or radio frequency interference such as radio transmitters, television sets, copy machines, or heating and air conditioning
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Wbt.book Page 4 Monday, August 2, 1999 4:07 PM 4 Chapter 1 Getting Started Features The basic configuration consists of a system unit, a base holder, power adapter and it may also come with an optional SmartCard. Front Panel The figure below shows the system unit front panel. # Description 1 SmartCard slot 2 Power indicator 3 Manufacturer’s logo
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Wbt.book Page 5 Monday, August 2, 1999 4:07 PM 5 Rear Panel The figure shows the system unit rear panel. # Description 1 Parallel/Printer connector 2 Mouse connector 3 Ethernet connector 4 Main power switch 5 Power adapter jack
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Wbt.book Page 6 Monday, August 2, 1999 4:07 PM 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started # Description 6 USB ports 7 Keyboard connector 8 Serial connector 9 Monitor/VGA connector 10 Line-out/Speaker port Note : As of now, Windows CE does not support the USB port, it will be available in the future.
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Wbt.book Page 7 Monday, August 2, 1999 4:07 PM 7 Connecting System Components Do not turn on the power until you finish connecting the system components. The following sections show how to connect each component to the system. Connecting the Keyboard Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard connector on the rear panel. See the figure below.
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Wbt.book Page 8 Monday, August 2, 1999 4:07 PM 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started Connecting the Monitor Plug the monitor signal cable into the VGA connector on the rear panel. Connecting the Mouse Plug the mouse cable into the mouse connector on the rear panel.
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Wbt.book Page 9 Monday, August 2, 1999 4:07 PM 9 Connecting the Printer If you have a parallel printer, connect it to the parallel connector on the rear panel. See figure below.
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Wbt.book Page 10 Monday, August 2, 1999 4:07 PM 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Connecting to the Network Plug into the network via the Ethernet connector to the hub. See figure below. Connecting the Power Adapter Plug one end of the power adapter to the power adapter jack, and then one end to the power cord, then plug the other end of the power cord into the wall outlet.
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Wbt.book Page 11 Monday, August 2, 1999 4:07 PM 11 Connecting the Speaker The figure below shows the connection of the speaker to the system.
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Wbt.book Page 12 Monday, August 2, 1999 4:07 PM 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Using the Base Holder Your system also includes a base holder to save precious table space. See figure below for the assembly.
