Acer Extensa 900 Maintenance Manual

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Windows for Workgroups, use the WinMode Utility).
5.Install the correct driver, if required (refer to the Monitor Installation 
Instructions supplied by the CR T vendor).
2.5  Primary Battery Pack Installation
1.Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter if attached to the  
computer.
2.Unlatch the end locks by pushing the endcaps outward with your...

2-14   Installation
1.  Remove the AC adapter from the packaging. Connect the round coaxial 
connector supplied with the notebook to the DC IN power receptacle on the 
left rear of the notebook as shown in Figure 2-9.
2.     Connect the female side of the AC power cord to the AC adapter and connect 
the male end to a grounded AC outlet.
 
Figure 2-11  Installing the AC Adapter
2.7  Initial Software Load
After unpacking and setting up the notebook for the first time, you must perform an 
initial software...

2-15   Installation
Before starting the initial software load process, ensure that you have the following:
¨Extensa 900 User’s Guide - Contains latest software installation instructions.
¨AC Adapter/Access to AC power - Although the battery pack may have some 
charge, it may be insufficient for the entire set up. Loss of power during setup 
can cause irreversible file damage.
¨Certificate of Authenticity - You will need to enter the number from your 
Windows 95 Certificate of Authenticity during Windows...

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Operating Instructions
3.1 Introduction
This section contains a summary of notebook operating procedures useful for 
maintenance operations. For additional detail, refer to the Extensa 900 Series Notebook 
Computer User’s Guide supplied with the notebook.
3.2 Controls/Indicators
The operating controls and indicators for the 900 Series Notebooks are shown in Figure 
3-1 and...

3-2  Operating Instructions 
3.2.1 Power On/Off Switch
The notebook contains an alternate action power switch located center of the notebook 
near the status indicators as shown in Figure 3-1.  The first time you press the power 
switch, power is turned on to the notebook. The next time you press the power switch, 
power is turned off.
3.2.2 Notebook LEDs
The notebook contains the following LED Indicators:
¨Disk Media Indicator
¨Battery Charging Indicator
¨Standby Mode Indicator
¨Power On/ Battery Low...

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3.2.4 Keyboard Hot Key Sequences
Table 3-2 contains a summary of keyboard hot key sequences useful when performing 
maintenance operations.
Standby Mode Indicator
Lights when the computer is in Standby mode. Flashes when the 
computer is in the 5V Suspend mode.
The computer enters Standby Mode if the Standby hot key (Fn+F4) is 
pressed or the Standby Timeout parameter in Setup is enabled...

3-4  Operating Instructions 
Alternate between display modes (LCD, Ext.l CRT or both)Fn+F12
Decrease LCD screen brightnessFn+Down Arrow
Increase LCD screen brightness Fn+Up Arrow
Lighten LCD screen contrastFn+Right Arrow
Darken the LCD screen contrastFn+Left Arrow
Exit 0V Suspend Mode Press Power switch
Toggle speaker output on/offFn+End
Stop a command or applicationCtrl+Pause
Resume a command or application Press any key
Send the contents of the screen to the printerShift+PrtSc
Sets the notebook to echo...

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3.2.4.1 Windows 95 Special Keys
Pressing the Windows Logo Key acts as the Start button. Pressing this key in 
combination with other keys performs special functions. Table 3-4 contains several 
examples of using the Windows 95 special keys.
Pressing the Application Key displays the context menu for an application. This is the 
same as clicking the secondary (right) mouse button.
Please...

3-6  Operating Instructions 
3.3 Configuring the Touchpad
You can personalize the control of the touchpad by configuring various settings using 
the Synaptics® Touchpad utility. Configure the touchpad using the Mouse utility located 
in the Control Panel Window. Follow these steps to configure the Touchpad:
In Windows 95
1.Select the Start button, then select Settings.
2.Select Control Panel to display the Control Panel window.
3.Double-click on the Synaptics Touchpad icon.
4.Select the touchpad tab to...