User manual ACER G193WL

[. . . ] Note: If an external monitor is connected, the computer turns off the display (but does not enter standby mode) when you close the display cover. To close the display cover, fold it down gently until the display lid latch clicks into place. ! Warning: To avoid damaging the display, do not slam it when closing. Do not place any object on top of the computer when the display is closed. 1-5 Getting Familiar with your Computer 1. 3 Indicators The computer has six easy-to-read indicator lights (LEDs) near the display cover. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Two of these LEDs, Power and Standby, are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed. 1-6 Getting Familiar with your Computer # 1 Icon Function Power Description Lights when the computer is on. Flashes when the battery is running low. 2 3 Standby Media Activity Lights when the computer enters standby mode. [. . . ] Type the letters in a normal manner. Note: If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer, the numlock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad. 1-9 Getting Familiar with your Computer Windows 95 Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows 95-specific functions. Key Windows logo key Description Start button. Combinations with this key performs special functions. Below are a few examples: Windows + Tab Activate next Taskbar button Windows + E Explore My Computer Windows + F Find Document Windows + M Minimize All Shift + Windows + M Undo Minimize All Windows + R Display Run dialog box Opens the application's context menu (same as right-click). Y Y Y Y Y Y Application key 1-10 Getting Familiar with your Computer Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS setup utility. Hot Key Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Icon Function Setup Suspend Description Gains access to BIOS setup utility. Enters suspend mode if the suspend function (PhDISK) is installed, valid and enabled; otherwise, the computer enters standby mode. See section 2. 2. 1 to know more about standby and suspend modes. Some models have other power saving modes besides standby and suspend. This model also enters standby mode when Fn-F4 is pressed. Press any key to return. Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Standby Standby or other power saving mode 1-11 Getting Familiar with your Computer Hot Key Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-F11 Fn-F12 Icon Function Scroll Lock Num Lock LCD Backlight Off Display Toggle Description Press to activate the scroll lock. Press to activate the embedded numeric keypad. Turns the LCD backlight off to save power. Switches display between the following: · · · Fn-PgUp Fn-PgDn Fn- Fn- Fn- Volume Up Volume Down Brightness Up Brightness Down Contrast Up LCD CRT Simulscan (both LCD and CRT) Increases the volume level. Phone line PC Cards # 1 2 Icon Port Modem Jack PC Card Slots 1-19 Getting Familiar with your Computer # 3 4 Icon Port Keylock FIR Port Connects to. . . Computer security lock Infrared devices (e. g. , infrared printer, IR-aware computers) Line-out device (e. g. , speakers, headphones) Line-in device (e. g. , audio CD player, stereo walkman) External 3. 5mm minijack condenser microphone 5 6 7 Line-out Port Line-in Port Microphonein Port Fax/Data Modem Port (on some models) The computer has an optional built-in fax/data modem. 1 ! Warning: This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. To use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. 1 This feature is available only in the U. S. , Canada, Japan and Taiwan. For other regions, you can connect a PC Card modem. Consult your dealer for details. 1-20 Getting Familiar with your Computer Start your communications software program. See your communications manual for instructions. PC Card Slots There are two type II/I or one type III CardBus PC Card slots found on the left panel of the computer. These slots accept credit-card-sized cards that enhances the usability and expandability of the computer. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs. Popular type II cards include flash memory, SRAM, fax/data modem, LAN and SCSI cards. Common type III cards are 1. 8-inch ATA drives and cellular modems. [. . . ] Note: You must set the supervisor password before you can set the user password. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the and keys to highlight a Set Password parameter (Supervisor or User) and. The password box appears: 1-28 Getting Familiar with your Computer Set Password Enter new password: [VVVVVVV] Re-enter new password: [ ] 4. The password may consist of up to seven characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). ! Important: Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. [. . . ]