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TravelMate™ 7100 Series Notebook Computer User’s Guide.
ii Copyright This is a product of Acer Inc. developed to TI specifications. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks and TravelMate is a trademark of Acer Inc. Texas Instruments, TI and the TI logo are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments Inc.
iii About This User’s Guide The following conventions are used in this manual: Notes related to the current topic Warnings about actions that can cause damage.
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Contents v Getting Started ............................................................ 1 Unpacking Your Computer ........................... 1 Taking Care of Your Computer ..................... 2 Cleaning .............................................
Contents vi Storage ...................................................... 34 Hard Disk ........................................... 34 Module Bay......................................... 34 Ejecting a CD ...................................... 35 Using the Floppy Drive Module Externally .
Contents vii Mini Dock .................................................. 73 Floppy Drive Cable ..................................... 75 PS/2 Y-Bridge Cable .................................. 76 File Transfer Cable ....................................
Contents viii Canadian DOC Notice .............................. 137 FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement .......................... 138 Index .
1 Getting Started 1 Congratulations on your purchase of the TravelMate 7100 series notebook computer. Guaranteed and backed by world-class support, you can be sure of top-notch performance from your new computer. This section guides you through the first few steps in setting up your computer.
Getting Started 2 Taking Care of Your Computer Your notebook will serve you well if you observe the following guidelines: q Do not expose the notebook to prolonged direct sunlight, or sources of heat, such as a radiator. q Do not expose the notebook to temperatures below 32ºF (0ºC) or above 122ºF (50ºC).
Getting Started 3 Cleaning Before cleaning the notebook, always disconnect all power to the computer as follows: 1. Close the display lid to turn the notebook off. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Remove the battery pack. To clean the notebook case, use a soft cloth moistened with water.
Getting Started 4 Battery Pack The long-lasting Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack provides power to your notebook on the go. Here are some things to keep in mind regarding the battery pack: q Do not expose the battery pack to temperatures above 122°F (50°C).
Getting Started 5 Powering Up Your Computer Powering up the computer is as easy as 1-2-3: 1. Insert the Battery Pack. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment and slide the battery compartment cover toward the rear of the notebook until the compartment cover snaps closed.
Getting Started 6 Entering User Information When Windows 95 loads for the first time, enter your user information. Have your Windows 95 authentication number ready. (You can find this number in the Windows 95 documentation package.) Creating Backup and Startup Diskettes Windows 95 prompts you to create backup and startup diskettes.
Getting Started 7 Using Diskettes Follow these guidelines when using diskettes with your computer: q Always make backup copies of diskettes that contain important data or program files. q Keep diskettes away from magnetic fields and sources of heat. q Avoid removing a diskette from the drive when the floppy drive activity light is on.
Getting Started 8 Travel Tips Here are some tips on preparing your computer for traveling: 1. Make diskette or tape backup copies of important files on the hard disk. 2. Close the display, making sure the cover latch is secure. 3. Disconnect the AC adapter and all peripherals.
Getting Started 9 8. If you are using a modem, check that if the telecommunications system of the country you are traveling in is compatible with the modem and its connector.
Getting Started 10 Getting Help This user’s guide provides clear and concise information about your computer, so read it thoroughly. Technical Support Should you ever have a problem with your TravelMate, or if you think something is not working properly, call our technical support at (800) 816-2237.
2 System Tour 11 The Travelmate 7100 combines high-performance, versatility, multimedia capabilities, and an advanced power management system in a unique ergonomic and stylish case. Feature Summary The computer is packed with features that make it as easy to work with as it is to look at.
System Tour 12 Multimedia and Communications q 16-bit stereo audio with built-in FM synthesizer and 3D sound effect q Built-in microphone and dual angled stereo speakers q Support for simultaneous dis.
System Tour 13 Expandability q CardBus PC Card (PCMCIA) slots (two type II/I or one type III) with Zoomed Video port function q Mini-dock option with built-in CardBus slots (two type II/I or one type .
System Tour 14 Display The computer’s large graphical display offers excellent viewing, with quality and performance equal to desktop displays. Note: The computer is available with an active matrix TFT display. Opening and Closing the Display To open the display, slide the display lid latch to the right and lift up the lid.
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System Tour 16 Indicator Light Icon Description Power Indicator Lights when power is on. Flashes when the computer is in suspend-to-memory mode. Battery Indicator Lights when the battery pack is charging.
System Tour 17 Keyboard The computer’s full-size keyboard includes lock keys, an embedded keypad with cursor-control keys, Windows 95 keys, twelve function keys that act as “hot keys” when used in combination with the special Fn key.
System Tour 18 Tip: When entering a lot of numeric data, toggle on NumLk or attach an external keypad as described on page 70. Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, alphabetical characters appear in uppercase as you type them.
System Tour 19 Embedded Keypad The embedded keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is marked by small characters printed in the upper right corner of the keycaps.
System Tour 20 Windows 95 Keys The computer keyboard contains two keys that perform Windows 95-specific functions: ÿ and . Key Description ÿ key The same as clicking the Windows 95 Start button.
System Tour 21 Hot Keys The computer’s special Fn key, used in combination with other keys, provides “hot-key” combinations that access system control functions, such as screen contrast, brightness, volume output, and the BIOS setup utility.
System Tour 22 Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn+F4 Screen Blackout Blanks the screen to save power; to wake up the screen, press any key Fn+F5 Display Toggle Switches display from the built-in display, to an external monitor, to both built-in and external if one is connected Fn+F6 Fuel Gauge On/Off Toggles battery gauge display on and off.
System Tour 23 Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn+Ctrl+ ↓ Volume Down Decreases speaker volume Fn+Ctrl+ → Balance Right Shifts speaker balance to the right Fn+Ctrl+ ← Balance Left Shifts speak.
System Tour 24 Eject Menu The Fn+F9 hot-key combination brings up a special eject menu that allows you to perform several system configuration functions. Eject Options: Battery (Suspend-to-disk) ................ Change CD-ROM Disc (Also Fn+1) ........
System Tour 25 Touchpad The ergonomically-positioned touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. The pointer moves on the screen in response to the movement of your finger on the surface of the touchpad. q Move your finger across the touchpad to move the pointer on the screen.
System Tour 26 Function Left Button Right Button Tapping on the Touchpad Execution Double- click Tap twice quickly Selection Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold to drag the pointer Tap twice quick.
System Tour 27 Notes: Keep your fingers and the touchpad dry and clean when using the touchpad. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness.
System Tour 28 To set the automatic tilt feature, follow these steps: 1. Close the lid. 2. To enable the automatic tilt feature, slide the tilt switch, located above the port cover on the rear of the computer, to the right. 3. To disable the automatic tilt feature, slide the tilt switch to the left.
System Tour 29 Palm Rest The curved palm rest located below the keyboard provides a comfortable place to rest your hands as you type..
System Tour 30 Storage The computer provides high-capacity storage on a 2.5-inch Enhanced-IDE hard disk. The computer also contains a bay that accepts removable modules—a CD-ROM drive, a floppy drive or a second hard disk option. Hard Disk The hard disk can be upgraded when you need more storage space.
System Tour 31 Ejecting a CD To eject a CD, press Fn+1 or press the eject button on the CD-ROM drive, or use your software application’s CD eject command.
System Tour 32 To use the floppy drive module externally, follow these steps: 1. If the floppy drive module is installed in the module bay, remove it by following the steps described in the next section.
System Tour 33 Swapping Modules Follow these steps to swap modules: 1. Click the Windows 95 Start button and select Shut Down to shut down your computer. 2. When Windows finishes shutting down, close the display. 3. Turn the computer over and locate the module release lock on the bottom of the computer.
System Tour 34 Audio The computer includes 16-bit stereo audio with a built-in FM synthesizer, dual, angled speakers, a built-in sensitive microphone, and two audio ports on the computer’s left panel for external audio devices. For information on connecting external audio devices, see page 67.
System Tour 35 Audio Control The computer provides several hot keys that allow you to control audio output: Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn+F7 Speaker On/Off Toggles speaker output on and off Fn+.
System Tour 36 Ports The computer’s ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer just as you would to a desktop PC. The main ports are found on the computer’s rear panel. The computer’s left panel contains the computer’s multimedia ports and PC card slots.
System Tour 37 Port Icon Connects to... DC-in port AC adapter and power outlet PS/2 port PS/2-compatible device (PS/2 keyboard, keypad, mouse) Serial port (UART16650- compatible) Serial device (serial.
System Tour 38 Fast Infrared (FIR) Port The computer’s FIR (fast infrared) port located on the rear panel allows you to transfer data to IR- aware machines without cables. For example, you can transfer data between two IR-capable computers, or send data to an IR-aware printer without using a cable.
System Tour 39 Left Panel Ports The computer’s left side panel contains the computer’s multimedia ports and PC card slots, as shown in the illustration on the next page. 1 PC Card Slots 2 Microphone-in/Line-in Port 3 Speaker-out/Line-out Port Port Icon Connects to.
System Tour 40 Multimedia Ports The computer provides a Mic-In /Line-in port and a Speaker-out/Line-out port on the left panel to accommodate multimedia audio devices, such as a microphone, speakers, or headphones. For information on how to connect audio devices, see page 67.
System Tour 41 Security The computer includes both hardware and software features to secure your computer. A hardware security notch located on the left panel of the computer lets you connect a standard key- based computer security lock.
3 Power 42 The computer operates on AC or battery power. This section contains the information you need to know to operate the computer on battery power.
Power 43 Tips: Whenever possible, use the AC adapter. The battery will come in handy when you travel or during a power failure. It is advisable to have an extra fully-charged battery pack available for backup. If the computer is to be stored for more than two weeks, it is best to remove the battery pack.
Power 44 To install the battery pack, simply reverse the procedure as follows: 1. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment. 2. Slide the battery compartment cover latch toward the rear of the computer until it snaps into position.
Power 45 Rapid Charge The computer uses rapid charge when the computer is in suspend mode with a powered AC adapter connected. Using rapid charge, a depleted battery charges fully in approximately two hours. Charge-In-Use The computer uses charge-in-use when the computer is in use with a powered AC adapter connected.
Power 46 q With the battery-pack gauge Onscreen Fuel Gauge The onscreen fuel gauge provides a graphic representation and shows the percentage of the present battery level. To view the onscreen fuel gauge, press Fn+F6. (If a powered AC adapter is connected, a plug icon shows in the onscreen fuel gauge.
Power 47 Battery Pack Gauge The battery pack gauge allows you to check the battery charge level when it is not installed in the computer. Simply press the fuel gauge button on the battery pack.
Power 48 q Set the When Lid is Closed parameter to Suspend to Disk. See page 108. q Use the AC adapter whenever possible, reserving the battery for on-the-go computing. q Keep the battery pack in the computer when the computer is powered by the AC adapter.
Power 49 q The battery indicator (.
Power 50 soon as possible to prevent data loss. The following table gives you the recommended courses of action when you encounter a low- battery warning. Situation Recommended Action AC adapter and power outlet are available 1. Connect the AC adapter to the computer to begin charging the battery.
Power 51 Advanced Power Management The computer supports the Advanced Power Management (APM) standard defined by Microsoft and Intel. Tip: Advanced Power Management greatly prolongs battery life. Use APM whenever possible. To use Advanced Power Management, follow these steps: 1.
Power 52 Heuristic Power Management The computer uses a new power management technique called Heuristic Power Management (HPM) to take advantage of APM’s power-saving features without degrading performance. HPM allows the computer to provide maximum power conservation and maximum performance.
Power 53 Using HPM, the computer automatically suspends its operations—that is, enters suspend mode—in response to a hot key or in response to various events and conditions.
Power 54 q Battery power becomes low while the computer is in suspend-to-memory mode q The battery fails without a powered AC adapter connected Caution: If the battery runs out of power while the AC adapter is not connected, the computer enters suspend-to-disk mode, regardless of the When Lid Is Closed setting.
Power 55 q The battery fails without a powered AC adapter connected Note: The computer also enters suspend-to- memory mode whenever an attempt to suspend to disk fails—for example, if the suspend-to-disk file is absent or invalid. When the computer enters suspend-to-memory mode, the power indicator ( ) flashes.
4 Peripherals and Options 56 The computer provides excellent connectivity and expansion capabilities. This section describes how to connect peripherals and hardware options to the computer and how to upgrade your computer. (For a complete list of available options and upgrades, consult your dealer.
Peripherals and Options 57 PC Cards Credit-card-sized PC cards (PCMCIA cards) enhance the usability and expandability of your computer. The computer provides two type I/II PC Card slots (or one type III slot) on the computer’s left side panel. Common type II cards include flash memory, SRAM, fax/data modems, LAN and SCSI cards.
Peripherals and Options 58 Flip out the slot eject button of the slot where the card is inserted and ….
Peripherals and Options 59 Audio Devices You can connect audio devices to the line-in ( ) and line-out ( ) ports on the computer’s left panel. Use the line-in port to connect a 3.5-mm mini-jack microphone or other line-in device. Use the line-out port to connect external amplified speakers or headphones.
Peripherals and Options 60 External Monitor You can connect an external monitor to the CRT port ( ) on the computer’s rear panel. See your monitor manual for any additional instructions.
Peripherals and Options 61 External Keyboard You can connect any PS/2-compatible keyboard to the computer. Simply plug the external keyboard into the PS/2 connector ( ) on the computer’s rear panel.
Peripherals and Options 62 External Keypad You can connect any PS/2-compatible numeric keypad to the computer. Simply plug the keypad into the PS/2 connector ( ) on the computer’s rear panel.
Peripherals and Options 63 External Pointing Device You can connect a serial or PS/2-compatible mouse or similar pointing device to the computer. To connect a serial pointing device, plug the device into the serial port ( ) on the computer’s rear panel.
Peripherals and Options 64 USB Devices You can connect a USB (Universal Serial Bus) peripheral device to your computer. This peripheral standard allows you to connect USB devices to your computer without using up your system resources. Most USB devices have a built-in USB port onto themselves which allows you to daisy-chain other USB devices.
Peripherals and Options 65 Mini Dock The mini dock allows you to connect your computer to various peripherals, and includes two additional CardBus slots. Consult your dealer for details. For connection instructions, see the guide included with the mini dock.
Peripherals and Options 66 Floppy Drive Cable The floppy drive cable allows you to use your floppy drive module externally. To connect the cable, open the computer’s rear port cover and connect the 25-pin connector end of the floppy drive cable to the computer’s parallel port ( ).
Peripherals and Options 67 PS/2 Y-Bridge Cable The PS/2 Y-bridge cable allows you to connect a PS/2 mouse and a PS/2 keyboard to the computer’s PS/2 port.
Peripherals and Options 68 File Transfer Cable You can use the file transfer cable to transfer data between the computer and other computers. Connect one end of the file transfer cable to the parallel port ( ) on the computer’s rear panel, and connect the other end to the other computer’s parallel port.
Peripherals and Options 69 Battery Pack It is good practice to have a spare battery pack around, especially when you travel. The Li-Ion (lithium-ion) smart battery supplies more power than a conventional NiMH (nickel metal-hydride) battery. With power management, you get even more power on-the-go.
Peripherals and Options 70 Memory Upgrades Memory is upgradeable up to 128 MB, employing 64-bit soDIMMs (small outline Dual Inline Memory Modules) in 8, 16, 32 and 64 MB configurations.
Peripherals and Options 71 Caution: When installing memory, we recommend you seek the help of a qualified service technician. Improper installation can damage the memory module or the computer. Warning! Electronic components can be damaged by static electricity.
Peripherals and Options 72 4. Remove two screws that secure the memory door and lift the door up. 5. Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, and then gently press down on the module until it clicks into place. 6. Replace the memory door and secure it with the screw.
Peripherals and Options 73 Hard Disk Upgrades Larger capacity hard disks are available as an upgrade . The computer uses a 2.5-inch Enhanced- IDE hard disk. The following table shows the currently supported hard disks. Consult your dealer for additional hard disks that may be available.
Peripherals and Options 74 4. Remove two screws that secure the hard disk door; then press the hard disk door release latch and lift the door up. 5. Lift up (1) and slide out (2) the hard disk.
Peripherals and Options 75 Note: An additional hard disk can also come in the form of a module that swaps with the floppy drive or CD-ROM drive in the module bay.
5 System Utilities 76 The computer comes pre-loaded with the following system utilities and drivers: q Sleep Manager suspend-to-disk utility q Touchpad driver q Display driver q Audio driver q System .
System Utilities 77 Note: Sleep Manager starts and adjusts the space needed for suspend-to-disk mode automatically every time you start Windows 95. You do not need to access Sleep Manager for routine use of your computer. Accessing Sleep Manager To access Sleep Manager , click the Windows 95 Start button.
System Utilities 78 The Enable Indicator on Taskbar check box allows you to choose whether or not a Sleep Manager status icon appears on the Windows 95 taskbar. Select this check box to enable the icon; clear the check box if you prefer not to see the Sleep Manager icon on the taskbar.
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System Utilities 80 Sleep Manager checks the system configuration and displays the recommended size. The drive where the space will be created is defined by the system and will be the first available logical drive which has the requested contiguous free disk space on it.
System Utilities 81 q You are using disk compression and the amount of free space on the uncompressed host drive is less than Sleep Manager needs. Sleep Manager works with most compression software. However, Sleep Manager can only create reserved space on the uncompressed host drive.
System Utilities 82 Minimizing Sleep Manager Click the Minimize button on Sleep Manager’s window to minimize Sleep Manager and allow it to run in the background. If the Enable Indicator on Taskbar check box is selected, the Sleep Manager icon will appear on the taskbar.
System Utilities 83 Error Message Solution BIOS not compliant with Sleep Manager. Sleep Manager can run only on computers with a compatible BIOS. This machine does not have a power management unit. You cannot run Sleep Manager without PMU. Sleep Manager can only work on computers with a power management unit (PMU) installed.
System Utilities 84 Uninstalling Sleep Manager Uninstalling Sleep Manager removes the Sleep Manager utility from your hard disk. Caution: Uninstalling Sleep Manager does not remove the hard disk space reserved for suspend-to-disk mode. Therefore, you can still use the suspend-to-disk feature.
System Utilities 85 Touchpad Driver The computer’s built-in touchpad works with most mouse drivers, but the pre-loaded touchpad driver provides additional functions that work only with the touchpad. To configure these additional functions, follow these steps: 1.
System Utilities 86 BIOS Setup Utility The computer BIOS setup utility allows you to configure the computer and its hardware settings. The computer comes correctly configured, and you do not need to run the BIOS setup utility to use the computer.
System Utilities 87 Press Fn+F2 to access the BIOS setup utility. You will see the BIOS Utility main screen shown below. BIOS Utility About My Computer System Configuration Power Saving Options System.
System Utilities 88 The following table tells you what each of the items on the About My Computer screens are. Item Description System Architecture System architecture information System BIOS BIOS ver.
System Utilities 89 Item Description Expansion Peripherals PCMCIA Slot 0 Card presence in slot 0 (detected by the socket service) PCMCIA Slot 1 Card presence in slot 1 (detected by the socket service).
System Utilities 90 System Configuration Selecting System Configuration presents a Basic System Configuration screen, where you can change several items in your computer’s configuration. Press ↑ or ↓ to move from one item to another, and ← or → to change settings.
System Utilities 91 Hard Disks The Hard Disk 0 entry refers to the computer’s internal hard disk. With this entry set to Auto, the BIOS automatically detects the hard disk and displays its capacity, cylinders, heads, and sectors. Other hard disk settings are configured automatically for optimum drive performance.
System Utilities 92 LCD Expansion Mode When set to Enabled, LCD Expansion Mode allows full-screen views in DOS mode. The default setting is Disabled. Internal Speaker This parameter lets you enable or disable the internal speaker. The default setting is Enabled.
System Utilities 93 Advanced System Configuration For advanced users, the System Configuration menu item contains two hidden pages that allow you to view and configure more technical aspects of the computer. Caution: The computer is already tuned for optimum performance and you should not need to access these advanced screens.
System Utilities 94 Internal Cache Internal cache refers to cache built into the CPU. When enabled, this setting boosts system performance. It is also called CPU cache or L1 (level one) cache. The default setting is Enabled. External Cache External cache greatly increases system performance by lessening the load on main memory.
System Utilities 95 q Multiple Sectors Read/Write . This parameter enhances hard disk performance by reading/writing more data at once. The available values are: Auto or Disabled. The default Auto setting allows the system to adjust itself to the optimum read/write setting.
System Utilities 96 The default values are Enabled, 3F8h and 4. q IrDA (FIR). The IrDA (FIR) parameter can be set to Enabled or Disabled. The Base Address parameter accepts the following values: 3F8h, 2F8h, 3E8h or 2E8h. The IRQ parameter accepts 3 or 10.
System Utilities 97 Onboard USB When enabled, you can connect USB devices to the onboard USB port on the rear of the computer. The default setting is Enabled.
System Utilities 98 q Suspend to Memory . With this setting, the computer saves all data to memory when you close the display or press the suspend hot key Fn+Esc ( ).
System Utilities 99 Resume On Modem Rings You can set the computer to resume from suspend-to-memory mode upon detection of a specific number of modem rings, ranging from 1 to 7. Enabling this option overrides the suspend-to- disk function. Note: This function is currently unavailable.
System Utilities 100 System Security When you select System Security from the BIOS Utility main screen, a screen appears that allows you to set security options. Important! If a password is currently present, the system prompts you to input the password before entering the System Security screen.
System Utilities 101 2. Enter a password of up to eight characters. (The characters do not appear on the screen as you type them.) After typing your password, press Enter. The same password prompt reappears: 3. Retype your password and press Enter to verify your first entry.
System Utilities 102 With this parameter set to Normal, the floppy drive functions normally. When the parameter is set to Write Protect All Sectors, all write functions to the floppy drive are disabled, but you can still read from a disk in the floppy drive.
System Utilities 103 Setting Description A: then C: (default) System boots from the diskette in floppy drive A. If the diskette is missing or a non-system diskette, the system boots from hard disk C. C: then A: System boots from hard disk C. If the hard disk is a non-system disk, the system boots from floppy drive A.
Appendix 104 Troubleshooting This section tells how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the system. Do not attempt to open the system by yourself.
Appendix 105 Question Answer What do I do if my computer hangs and rebooting doesn’t solve the problem? Every machine should have a fail-safe switch as a last resort, even a computer.
Appendix 106 Question Answer I want to use an external mouse but I want to disable the internal touchpad. First you need to enable the external mouse (see page 71 ). Then do the following: 1. In the Windows 95 Control Panel, open the mouse dialog. 2. Click on the General tab and change the mouse device to fit your external mouse (e.
Appendix 107 Question Answer I opened the display but the computer does not start or boot- up. Look at the power indicator ( ) on the display panel. If the indicator is not lit, no power is being applied to the computer. Check the following: q If you are running on battery power, it may be low and unable to power the computer.
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Appendix 109 Question Answer The serial mouse does not work. Do the following: q Make sure the serial mouse drivers are installed. Use the Add New Hardware tool for assistance. q Make sure that the serial cable is plugged securely into the serial port.
Appendix 110 Question Answer No sound comes out of the computer speakers. Check the following: q The speakers may be muted. Press Fn+F6. If the pop-up does not contain a speaker icon, press Fn+F7 to turn on the speakers. q The volume level may be too low.
Appendix 111 Startup Error Messages If you receive an error message during system startup, note the message and take corrective action. The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action.
Appendix 112 Error Message Corrective Action Real-Time Clock Error Press Fn+F2 to reconfigure the computer with the BIOS setup utility. Caution: When you reconfigure the computer with the BIOS setup utility, you must restart the system for the changes to take effect.
Appendix 113 Specifications Item Standard Optional Microprocessor Intel Pentium ® processor with MMX™ technology Memory System/Main External cache 32MB Dual 64-bit memory banks 512KB L2 cache (synchronous SRAM) Expandable to 128MB using 8/16/32/64MB soDIMMs Flash BIOS 256KB Storage system One 2.
Appendix 114 Item Standard Optional Video system PCI local bus video with 128-bit graphics accelerator Audio system 16-bit stereo audio with built-in FM synthesizer Built-in microphone and dual angled.
Appendix 115 Item Standard Optional I/O ports One 9-pin RS-232 serial port (UART16550- compatible) One 25-pin parallel port (EPP/ECP- compliant) Serial mouse, printer or other serial devices Parallel .
Appendix 116 Item Standard Optional I/O ports (continued) One 15-pin CRT port One 6-pin PS/2 connector One 240-pin mini dock connector One type III or two type II PC Card slot(s) One fast infrared port (IrDA-compliant) One 3.5mm mini-jack microphone-in/line-in port One 3.
Appendix 117 Item Standard Optional Temperature Operating Non-operating 50º to 95ºF (10º to 35ºC) 14º to 140ºF (–10º to 60ºC) Humidity Operating Non-operating (non-condensing) 20% to 80% RH .
Appendix 118 System Memory Map Address Range Definition Function 000000 - 09FFFF 640 KB memory Base memory 0A0000 - 0BFFFF 128 KB video RAM Reserved for graphics display buffer 0C0000 - 0CBFFF Video B.
Appendix 119 Address Range Device 1F0 - 1F7 3F6 - 3F7 170 - 177 376 - 377 220 - 22F 240 - 24F 260 - 26F 280 - 28F 278 - 27F 2E8 - 2EF 2F8 - 2FF 300 - 301 310 - 311 320 - 321 330 - 321 378 - 37F 388 - .
Appendix 120 Interrupts Interrupt Source Device IRQ 0 IRQ 1 IRQ 2 IRQ 3 IRQ 4 IRQ 5 IRQ 6 IRQ 7 IRQ 8 IRQ 9 IRQ 10 IRQ 11 IRQ 12 IRQ 13 IRQ 14 IRQ 15 System Timer Keyboard Cascade IrDA / 2F8h Serial P.
Appendix 121 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.
Appendix 122 10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Appendix 123 14. Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT- 2, rated 7A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.
Appendix 124 FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement 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.
Index 125 A about my computer, 87 AC adapter, 3 addresses. See base addresses; memory addresses advanced PIO mode, 95 advanced power management, 51 audio, 33–35, 59 hot keys, 35 automatic tilt, 27 B.
Index 126 display always on, 98 DMA channel, 118 dock. See mini dock E eject CD, 23, 24, 31 menu, 22, 24 embedded keypad, 19, 91 equipment configuration error, 110 error messages Sleep Manager, 82 sta.
Index 127 Fn, 17, 35 lock, 17 NumLk, 17, 18 ScrLk, 17, 18 Windows 95, 20 L LCD expansion mode, 92 lights. See indicator lights line-in port, 40, 59 line-out port, 40, 59 lock keys, 17 lock system reso.
Index 128 P palm rest, 29 parallel port, 37 base address, 96 passwords, 22, 41, 100 PC cards, 56–58 slots, 39 PCMCIA cards. See PC cards peripherals, 36 plug and play, 21, 97 pointing device.
Index 129 U Universal Serial Bus port, 37 upgrades hard disk, 73 memory, 70 USB, 64 USB port. See Universal Serial Bus port V volume, 22, 35 W weather , 104 web site, 10 when lid is closed, 15, 53, 97 Windows 95 keys, 20 Y Y-bridge cable, 67 Z zero-volt suspend.
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