User manual ACER EXTENSA 5420G

[. . . ] The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to the underside of the computer. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number, and date of purchase. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Extensa Notebook Computer Model___________Serial No. _______________________________ Purchase Date_______________ Extensa is a trademark and a product of Acer Inc. , developed with Texas Instruments Inc. [. . . ] The following signals indicate that the computer is in Standby mode: u The Standby indicator lights Warning: Unstored data is lost when you turn off the computer power in Standby mode or when the battery is drained. To leave Standby mode and return to normal mode: u Press any key u Move the active pointing device (internal or external, PS/ 2 or serial) u Have the Resume Timer set and let it be matched u Open the display cover u Experience an incoming PC card modem event Hibernation Mode In Hibernation mode, all power shuts off (the computer does not consume any power). The computer saves all system information onto the hard disk before it enters Hibernation mode. Once you turn on the power, the computer restores this information and resumes where you left off upon leaving Hibernation mode. 38 User's Guide Power Management There are two necessary conditions for the computer to enter Hibernation mode: u The Hibernation file created by Sleep Manager must be present and valid. See "Sleep Manager" on page 67. u Heuristic Power Management Mode must be set to [ENABLED]. In this situation, there are four ways to enter Hibernation mode: u Pressing the Hibernation hot key Fn-F4 u If the waiting time determined by the computer's power management system elapses without any system activity u If a battery low condition occurs and the Battery Low Suspend parameter in Setup is set to [ENABLED]. u Invoked by the operating system power saving modes Note: If the computer beeps but does not enter Hibernation mode after pressing the Hibernation hot key, it means the operating system will not allow the computer to enter the power-saving mode. To exit Hibernation mode, press the power switch. The computer also resumes from Hibernation mode if the resume timer is set and matched. Warning: Do not change any devices (such as add memory) when the computer is in Hibernation mode. Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power 39 Power Management Advanced Power Management This computer supports the Windows APM standard designed to further reduce power consumption. APM is a power-management approach defined jointly by Microsoft and Intel. An increasing number of software packages support APM to take advantage of its power-saving features and allows greater system availability without degrading performance. You only need to connect these devices to the port replicator, then "dock" your computer to the port replicator to make use of these devices. Refer to the easy-to-use quick reference and installation guide that comes with the port replicator option. Chapter 3 Peripherals and Options 49 PC Cards PC Cards The computer has two CardBus PC card slots that accommodate two type I/II or one type III PC card(s). Please consult your dealer for PC card options available that you can purchase for your computer. 50 User's Guide USB Devices USB Devices The computer has a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port that allows you to connect peripherals without occupying too many resources. Common USB devices include the mouse and keyboard. Most USB devices also include a built-in USB port connector which allows you to daisy-chain other USB devices. Chapter 3 Peripherals and Options 51 Miscellaneous Options Miscellaneous Options Additional Power Packs You can order spare batteries and an AC adapter. Battery Pack It is good practice to have a spare battery around, especially when you travel. The NiMH battery, coupled with heuristic power management features, supplies you with more power on-the-go. AC Adapter The compact AC adapter charges your battery pack and supplies power to your computer. You can order a spare AC adapter so you do not need to carry it from the office to your home or destination. Cables PS/2 Y-Bridge Cable The PS/2 Y-bridge cable allows you to connect two PS/2 devices, mouse and keyboard, to your computer simultaneously. Note: The keyboard must be connected to the connector marked keyboard and the mouse must be connected to the connector marked mouse. 52 User's Guide Miscellaneous Options Connect the single connector end of the Y-bridge cable to the computer's PS/2 port and the double connector ends to the two PS/2 devices. File Transfer Cable Besides using the infrared port, you can also transfer files between computers using a file transfer cable. Connect the file transfer cable between the parallel ports of the two computers and use your file transfer utility to perform the transfer. Chapter 3 Peripherals and Options 53 Key Component Upgrades Key Component Upgrades Your computer delivers superior power and performance. However, some users and the applications they use may demand more. This computer allows you to upgrade key components when you need increased performance. [. . . ] Insert a system (bootable) diskette in the floppy drive (A:), then press Enter to reboot. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. CMOS Checksum Error Disk Boot Failure Diskette Drive Controller Error or No Controller Present Diskette Drive Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Press F2 (during POST) to enter the Setup Utility; then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer. Press F2 (during POST) to enter the Setup Utility; then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer. [. . . ]