Acer Extensa 355 Manuale utente

Extensa 355

User’s Manual

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Disclaimer

Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed

or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any

warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer

Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed “as is”.

Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer

(and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire

cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential

damages resulting from any defect in the software. Further, Acer

Incorporated reserves the right to revise this publication and to make

changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of Acer

Incorporated to notify any person of such revision or changes.

Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Incorporated. Extensa is a registered trademark of Acer

Incorporated. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows and Windows 95 are registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation. IBM and OS/2 are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. Intel and

Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other brand and product names are

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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 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 placing the product on a

bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be

placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in

installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on

the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available,

consult your dealer or local power company.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this

product where persons will walk on the cord.

9. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total

ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension 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.

10. 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.

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 operate normally when the operating

instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment

of other controls may result in damage and will often require

extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to

normal condition.

e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged

f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating

a need for service

13. Replace battery with the same type as the product's battery we

recommend. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or

explosion. Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman.

14. Warning! Battery may explode if not handled properly. Do not

disassemble or dispose of in fire. Keep away from children and

dispose of used battery promptly.

15. Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your

accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL

listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7A 125V minimum, VDE

approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).

Canadian Department of Communications

Regulatory Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed Class B limits for radio noise

emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference

Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radio-électriques

dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe B

prescrites dans le Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le

ministère des Communications du Canada.

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 communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for

help.

Notice 1:

The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the

equipment.

Notice 2:

Shielded interface cables, if any, must be used in order to comply with the

emission limits.

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About This Manual

Purpose

This manual discusses the features of the notebook and tells how to use

and configure it. This manual, along with the online help, should familiarize

you with all aspects of the notebook computer.

Manual Structure

This manual consists of eight chapters and one appendix:

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 how to connect and install hardware options.

Chapter 5, Software, contain a list of system software applications.

Chapter 6, Setup, explains how to configure the system using the BIOS

Setup utility.

Chapter 7, Traveling with the Notebook, includes informative and useful tips

on travel.

Chapter 8, Troubleshooting, lists the steps you can take to resolve problems

in an easy Q&A format.

Appendix A, Specifications, lists the specifications of the notebook.

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

C:\setup,

[Enabled], etc. Represent text input by the user, default settings

and recommended selections

message displayed Denotes actual messages that appear on screen

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 measures to avoid possible

hardware or software problems

IMPORTANT

Reminds you to take action relevant to the

accomplishment of the procedure at hand

TIP

Tells how to complete a procedure with minimum

steps through little shortcuts

Table of Contents

1Getting Started

1.1 Item Checklist.......................................................................................1-1

1.2 Taking Care of Your Computer..............................................................1-2

1.2.1 Notebook..................................................................................1-2

1.2.2 AC Adapter...............................................................................1-2

1.2.3 Battery Pack.............................................................................1-3

1.2.4 Cleaning and Servicing.............................................................1-3

1.2.5 Diskettes...................................................................................1-4

1.3 Connecting the Notebook......................................................................1-5

2System Tour

2.1 Features................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Display..................................................................................................2-3

2.3 Interior Features....................................................................................2-5

2.3.1 Control Buttons.........................................................................2-5

2.3.2 Status Indicator.........................................................................2-6

2.4 Keyboard ..............................................................................................2-7

2.4.1 Special Keys.............................................................................2-7

2.4.2 Hot Keys...................................................................................2-9

2.4.3 Keyboard Ergonomics.............................................................2-10

2.5 Touchpad............................................................................................2-11

2.6 Storage...............................................................................................2-13

2.7 Ports...................................................................................................2-14

2.7.1 Rear Ports..............................................................................2-14

2.7.2 PC Card Slots.........................................................................2-15

2.8 Audio ..................................................................................................2-17

2.9 Securing your Notebook......................................................................2-18

2.9.1 Security Notch........................................................................2-18

2.9.2 Passwords..............................................................................2-18

3Power

3.1 Battery Pack .........................................................................................3-1

3.1.1 Battery Pack Characteristics.....................................................3-1

3.1.2 Removing and Installing the Battery Pack.................................3-2

3.1.3 Charging the Battery.................................................................3-3

3.1.4 Checking the Battery Level.......................................................3-4

3.1.5 Optimizing Battery Life.............................................................3-5

3.1.6 Battery-low Warning.................................................................3-6

3.2 Power Management..............................................................................3-8

3.2.1 Power Management Modes ......................................................3-8

3.2.2 Advanced Power Management (APM)....................................3-12

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