User manual ACER TRAVELMATE 5735

[. . . ] This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondense concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. [. . . ] System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to the serial and parallel ports, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of time (called an inactivity time-out), the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy. Your computer supports the following power management standards for reducing power consumption on your computer: · Advanced Power and Configuration Interface (ACPI) for Windows 98 and future, supported operating systems ACPI is a more recent power management specification jointly developed by Intel, Microsoft, and Toshiba. ACPI enables Windows 98 to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the computer. With ACPI, Windows 98 can turn off peripheral devices when they are not in use, thereby saving power. · Advanced Power Management (APM) for Windows 95 and Windows NT 4. 0 APM is a power-management approach defined jointly by Microsoft and Intel. A great number of software packages support APM to take advantage of its power-saving features and allow greater system availability without degrading performance. If your computer is set for APM, you can set timeout values for your computer's devices before power-saving methods are applied to these devices. If your computer is set for ACPI, Windows handles all power-saving chores for your computer. For general information about the Windows power management system on your computer, refer to the Windows user's manual. Note: Power management (APM or ACPI) greately prolongs your battery life. 42 2 Operating on battery power Power management modes Sleep mode Power management functions are handled by the ACPI-aware operating system. In this set-up, you do not need to set timeout values for devices before they enter a power saving mode. The hard disk returns to normal once the computer accesses it. Setting power management schemes Power management schemes allow you to specify the degree of power management to use on your computer at any particular time, simply by pressing the power management scheme toggle hot key Fn-F3. Note: When an external keyboard is attached to the computer, this feature is disabled. The feature is also disabled if the operating system does not support it. 3 Peripherals and options Your computer offers excellent expansion capabilities with its built-in ports and connectors. This chapter describes how to connect peripherals and hardware options that help you use your computer with ease. When connecting peripherals, read the manual included with the peripheral for operating instructions. You can purchase most of these and other options directly from Acer. This chapter also includes sections on how to upgrade key components. Key component upgradeability helps keep your computer in step with the latest technology. 47 External monitor To show graphical effects on a larger display, connect an external monitor to the external display port. Read the monitor manual for additional instructions. Note: If an external monitor is not connected, closing the display cover puts the computer into standby mode. Setting up dualview Dualview allows you to expand your desktop to an external display device, giving you more desktop space to work on. Connect an external display device to the external display port of the computer. Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. Set the colors and screen area parameters for the second display device. [. . . ] You are required to provide the following information: Name:________________________________________ Address:______________________________________ ______________________________________________ Telephone number:____________________________ Machine and model type:_______________________ Serial number:_________________________________ Date of purchase:______________________________ 107 Error messages If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action. Error Messages CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error Disk Boot Failure Corrective Action Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Insert a system (bootable) diskette in the floppy drive (A:), then press Enter to reboot. [. . . ]