AcerNote Light User’s Manual
Copyright Copyright © 1996 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
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.
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.
Concerning Lithium Batteries ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Lever det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner.
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.
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 two appendices: 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.
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: C:\setup, [Enabled], etc.
Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s 1 2 Getting Started 1.1 Item Checklist............................................................................................1-2 1.2 Taking Care of Your Computer .................................................................1-3 1.2.1 Notebook ......................................................................................1-3 1.2.2 AC Adapter...................................................................................1-6 1.2.3 Battery Pack .........
2.6 2.7 3 Hard Disk ................................................................................... 2-16 2.6.2 Internal Drive ............................................................................. 2-16 Ports ....................................................................................................... 2-18 2.7.1 Rear Ports.................................................................................. 2-18 2.7.2 PC Card Slots ...................................................
4.3 External Keypad ........................................................................................4-4 4.4 External Pointing Device ...........................................................................4-5 4.5 Printer ........................................................................................................4-6 4.6 Audio Devices ...........................................................................................4-7 4.7 PC Cards......................................
6 Setup 6.1 When to Use Setup .................................................................................. 6-2 6.2 Entering Setup .......................................................................................... 6-3 6.3 Basic System Configuration...................................................................... 6-5 6.4 6.5 6.6 xii 6.3.1 Date and Time ............................................................................. 6-5 6.3.2 Diskette Drives.......................
7 8 Traveling with the Notebook 7.1 Traveling Preparations ..............................................................................7-2 7.2 International Traveler’s Warranty ..............................................................7-3 7.3 Worldwide Support ....................................................................................7-4 Troubleshooting 8.1 Q&A...........................................................................................................8-2 8.
List of Figures xiv 1-1 Write-protecting a 3.5-inch Diskette ......................................................... 1-8 2-1 Display ...................................................................................................... 2-5 2-2 Indicator Light ........................................................................................... 2-6 2-3 Keyboard Layout ....................................................................................... 2-7 2-4 Palm Rest .................
L i s t o f Ta b l e s 2-1 Indicator Status Descriptions.....................................................................2-6 2-2 Lock Key Descriptions...............................................................................2-8 2-3 Using the Embedded Keypad....................................................................2-9 2-4 Windows 95 Key Descriptions.................................................................2-10 2-5 Hot Key List ..............................................
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