Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 9800 Acer
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Aspire 9800 Series User's Guide.
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iii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instruct ions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
iv • This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power ou tlet is properly grounded be fore inserting the AC adapter plu g. Do not insert the plug into a non-g rounded power outlet.
v Replacing the battery p ack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Repl ace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your product. Use of anothe r battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Warning! Batteries may ex plode if not handl ed properly.
vi Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eye strain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front o f a computer.
vii Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the m onitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying o ut.
viii First things first We would like to thank you for mak ing an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we h ave designed a.
ix To turn the power off, do any of th e followin g: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Sta rt , Turn Off Computer , then click on Turn Off . • Use the power button You can also shut down the comp uter by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4> .
x Taking care of yo ur battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children.
Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Disposal instructions v Tips and information for comfortable use vi First things first viii Your guides viii Basic care and tips for.
Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam 42 Enabling the Acer VisageON 43 Using the system utilities 46 Acer GridVista (dual-disp lay compatible) 46 Launch Manager 47 Norton AntiVirus 48 Frequently asked ques.
Acer Arcad e 53 48-button remote control 54 Remote functions 55 Finding and playing con tent 56 Settings 56 Arcade contr ols 57 Navigation controls 57 Player controls 57 Virtual keyboard 58 Background.
What to brin g with you 70 Special considerations 70 Securing your computer 71 Using a computer security lock 71 Using passwords 71 Entering passwords 72 Setting passwords 72 Expanding through op tion.
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1 Empowering Technology Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology toolba r makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer computer.
2 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer eNet Manageme nt Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, either click on the "Acer eNet Management" icon on your notebo ok, or start the program from the Start menu.
3 Empowering Technology Security and safety concerns mean th at Acer eNet Management does not store username and password in formation..
4 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer ePower Manage ment Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Ac er ePower Managem ent from the Empo wering Technol ogy interface. AC mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is "Maxim um Performance.
5 Empowering Technology Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in the upper half of the wind ow.. For additional options, click "Settings" to: • Set alarms . • Re-load factory defaults.
6 Empowe ring Tech nology.
7 Empowering Technology Acer ePresentati on Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you proj ect your computer's display to an external device or projector using the hot key: Fn + F5.
8 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a h and y file encryption utility that pro tects your files from being accessed by unauth orized persons.
9 Empowering Technology Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management i s a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data, optical and floppy dr ives to ensure that data can't be stolen while your notebook is unattend ed.
10 Empowe ring Tech nology Note: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your noteboo k or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center .
11 Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a po werful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by th e manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies spa ce in a hidden partition on your system's hard drive.
12 Empowe ring Tech nology For more information, please refer to "Acer eReco very Manageme nt" on page 84 in the AcerSystem User's Guide .
13 Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspec t hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or oth er Windows sett ings, and to monitor the system health status. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation.
14 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a syste m optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. It pr ovides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly.
15 English Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... po ster, let us show you around yo ur new Acer notebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Built-in camera 1.3 megapixel web camera for vi deo communication.
16 English Closed front view 3M e d i a / volume butto ns For use with Acer Arcade and other m edia playing programs. 4/8 Microphone Internal microphone for so und recording. 5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointin g device which functions like a computer mouse.
17 English 5 Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack with S/PDIF support Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g ., speakers, headphones). 6 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 7 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status.
18 English Left view # Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, US B camera). 2 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a ph one line. 3 Optical drive Internal op tical driv e; accepts C Ds or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load dependin g on model).
19 English Right view # Item Description 1 Latch Locks and releases the lid. 2 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD- Picture Card (xD). 3 3 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.
20 English Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 TV-in port Accepts input signals from analog/ digital TV-tuner devices (for selected mode ls). 3 AV-in port Accepts input signals from aud io/video (AV) devices (manufacturing op tion).
21 English Base view # Item Description 1 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note : Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 2 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
22 English Specifications Operating system • Windows ® Vista Capable • Genuine W indows ® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Rollup 2) Windows ® Vista ™ Capable PCs come with Windows ® XP installed, an d can be upgrade d to Wind ows ® Vista ™ .
23 English TV-tuner Acer TV-tuner options: • Analog TV-tun er supporting hardware MPEG-2 stream encoding • Digital and analog hy brid TV-tuner supporting hardware MPEG-2 stream encoding • Digita.
24 English Graphics • NVIDIA ® Ge Force ® Go 7600 with up to 512 MB TurboCache ™ (256 MB of dedicated GD DR2 VRAM and up to 256 MB of shared system memory), or • NVIDIA ® GeFor ce ® Go 7300 .
25 English Communication • Acer Video Co nference, featuring Voice and Vid eo over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) supp ort via Acer OrbiCam ™ and optional Acer Bluetooth ® VoIP ph one • Acer Or biCam ™ 1.
26 English Special keys and controls • 105-/106-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four .
27 English I/O interface • ExpressCard ™ /54 slot • PC Card slot (one Type II) • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • Four USB 2.0 ports • DVI-D port with HDCP support • IEEE 1394 .
28 English Note: The specifications listed above are for reference on ly. The exact config uration of you r PC depend s on the model p urchased. Software • Acer Empowe ring Techn ology • Acer eNet.
29 English Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the co mputer cover is closed up. Icon Function Description Standby Indicates the comp uter's standby status. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
30 English 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light sho ws green when in AC mode. Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are fou r buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Emp owering Key < > and one user-programmable button.
31 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a poin ting device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor respon ds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum co mfort and support.
32 English Note: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder w ill not increase the touchpad's responsiveness.
33 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and a n embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, functi on and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
34 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access m ost of the computer's controls like screen b rightness, volume output an d the BIOS utility.
35 English Hotkey Icon Function Description <Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys. <Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology " on page 1 .
36 English Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and th e US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of yo ur keyboard. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor.
37 English Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Insert a paper clip to the emergency ejec t hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Note: Slot-load or tray- load depending on m odel.
38 English Audio The computer comes with 32-bi t Intel High-Definition audio, an d built-in stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hotkeys" on page 34 for more information on ad justing the speak er volume.
39 English Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel CMO S camera mounted on top of the LCD panel. The camera's 30-degree rotation allows you to capture high -resolution photos or video at different angles withou t needing to move the LCD panel.
40 English Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, do uble-click on the Acer OrbiCam lo go in the desktop. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam.
41 English Options Click Optio ns to display the Window, Preview , and Folder tabs. Use the options to change the capture window size, preview settings, an d the folder for captured photos or video s.
42 English Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. The Properties window appears. Device Settings allows you to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc.
43 English Enabling the Acer VisageON The Acer Visag eON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects (selected models only). The face tracking feature tracks your head movement and automati cally centers your face in the capture win dow.
44 English Using the face tracking feature To use the face tracking feature: 1 Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up menu.
45 English Using video effects (selected models on ly) The Video Settings section allows you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the list. To select an effect: 1 Click the encircled icon to disp lay the available video effects. The Vide o Effect Selection window appears.
46 English Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Win dows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual- display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on certain models.
47 English Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each win dow into the approp riate grid. 3 Enjoy the c onvenience of a well-o rganized de sktop.
48 English Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti-v irus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep your computer d ata safe and secure. How do I check for viruses? A Full System Scan scans all files on yo ur computer.
49 English Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each o ne. I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer.
50 English No audio is heard from the computer. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In Windo ws, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too lo w.
51 English • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power ou tlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected secu rely to the computer's parallel port or a USB port a nd the corresponding port on the printer.
52 English To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is sho wing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instruct ions to perform system recovery. Important! This feature o ccupies 3 to 4 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk.
53 English Acer Arcade Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, TV, DVD m ovies and videos. It can be operated using your pointing dev ice or remote control. To watch or listen, click or select a content b utton (e.g., Music, Video, etc.
54 English 48-button remote control If your Aspire is bundled with a TV- tuner card, a 48-button remote co ntrol is included for use with the Acer Arcade software. The tab le below explains the functions for this controller. Warning! The Arcade and Power bu ttons have different functions depending on the current mo de.
55 English Remote functions *TeleText regions only. **Dependent on individual DVD co ntent. # Item Description 1 Live TV Launch Live TV mode 2 Power Turn off; sleep (depending on mode) 3 Menu Launch D.
56 English Finding and playing content Clicking a button o n the Arcade home page op ens the corresponding feature's home page. The c ontent pages have button s on the left and a c ontent browsing area on the right.
57 English In Audio Settings : Use "Speaker Environment" to choose be tween "H eadphones," "SPDIF," "2" or more speakers depending on yo ur audio equipment.
58 English Note : When playing DV Ds and watching TV, there are additi onal controls added to the right of the volume controls. These are discussed in more detail in the Cin ema and TV sections of this guide.
59 English Cinema If your computer came with a DVD driv e, you can play mov ies from DVDs and video CDs ( VCDs) with the C inema func tion of Acer A rcade. Thi s player ha s the features and controls of a typical DVD player. When you insert a disk into the DV D drive, the movie begins playing automatically.
60 English Album Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide sho w, from any available drive on your comput er. Click the Album button on the Arcade Home page to show the Albu m main page. The content area on the right shows both indi vidual pictures and folders.
61 English To add background music to a slide sho w, click on the "Slide Show Music" option. The Slide Sho w Music page will ask you to choose music from your personal music library. Click Load Default Settings to return your settings to their default values.
62 English Editing video Acer Arcade offers the capability to edit captured vid eo clips, photos and footage from a camcorder into a movie. You can also select a movie style, and add special transition effects and music to create the perfect home movie.
63 English TV (for sel ected models) Arcade allows you to watch TV from your computer. Click the TV button on the home page to show the TV main pag e. The Live TV option plays TV on scree n.
64 English Note : Since the TV content you watch always lag s slightly behind the live TV broadcast, going to the end of the instant replay recording is as close to watching live TV as Arcade perm its. Recorded TV The "Recorded TV" page sho ws recorded TV files.
65 English Signal settings Click on Captur e Device to select between an analog or digital input for your TV signal. Select TV Source to choose the source of the signal. The Region option allows you to select the country or region where your cab le provider is located.
66 English Note: The snapshot function is available when TeleText is running. Make DVDs Acer Arcade provides an easy and comp lete solution for recording data, audio, photos or videos.
67 English Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hin ts to consider when moving around or traveling with your comp uter. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories : 1 Save any open files.
68 English Note: If the Sleep indicator is of f, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned of f. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on, the compu ter has entered Sleep mode. In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on.
69 English Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect yo ur computer while traveling to and from work: • Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping th e computer with you.
70 English Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the co mputer home, follow these guidelines to protect your comp uter while traveling: • Always take the computer as carry-on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand.
71 English Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your compu ter.
72 English Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when yo u press < F2 > to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. • Type the Supervisor Password an d press < Enter > to access the BIOS utility.
73 English Expanding through options Your notebo ok PC offers you a complete mo bile computi ng experien ce. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral de vices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instru ctions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the following section.
74 English Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to con nect your computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cab le from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the comp uter to a network jack or hub o n your network.
75 English Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allo ws you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. IEEE 1394 port The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394- compatible device like a video camera or dig ital camera.
76 English PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the comp uter accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the com puter. These cards should have a PC Card logo on the m. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afford ed by desktop PCs.
77 English ExpressCard The ExpressCard is the newest version of th e PC Card. It is a smaller and faster interface that further enhances the usability and exp andability of your computer. ExpressCards support a vast numb er of expansion options, in cluding flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth co nnectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters.
78 English Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the memory co ver; then lift up and remove the memory cover.
79 English Connecting your TV and AV-in cables Follow the instructions below to set up th e TV function of your Acer notebook. PAL/SECAM and NTSC sys tems 1 Plug the PAL/SECAM c able’s RF plug into your notebook’s RF jack. 2 Connect the other end to yo ur TV antenna cable, using the NTSC c onverter if necessary.
80 English To set up the antenna: 1 Push gently at the top u ntil the bottom section pops out. 2 Pull the bottom up until it is positioned at 90 degrees to the antenna body. 3 To ensure good reception, th e antenna can be positioned on to p of your notebook display using the spe cial clip, as shown below.
81 English AV-in cable The AV-in cable can b e used to connect your note book to a VHS player or camcorder for viewing, ca pturing and recording video clips.
82 English BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer 's BIOS. Your compu ter is alrea dy properly c onfigured a nd optimize d, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it.
83 English Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can p lay DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD disk. Important! Whe n you launch the DVD pl ayer for the first time, the program asks you to enter the re gion code.
84 English Power management This computer has a built- in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any ac tivity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, m ouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to th e computer , and video memory.
85 English Create backup You can create and save b ackup images to hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Managem ent utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. Th e default password is six zeros.
86 English Create factory default image CD When the System CD and R ecovery CD are not available, you can create them by using this feature. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Managem ent utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed.
87 English Change password Acer eRecovery Managemen t and Acer disk-to-disk recovery a re protected by a password that can be changed by the user. Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery Managem ent. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Managem ent utility.
88 English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a pro blem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require openin g up the computer. Do not atte mpt to open the computer yourself; co ntact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance.
89 English English If you still encounter problems after going thro ugh the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service c enter for assistance.
90 English Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc . has determined that this product mee ts the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficien cy. FCC notice This device has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
91 English English Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this d evice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, inclu ding interference that may cause undesired ope ration.
92 English Your telephone company may make ch anges in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could a ffect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in ad vance to give you an opportunity to maintain unin terru pted te lephone service .
93 English English Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equ ipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates n o endorsement o f the product b y Telecom, nor do es it provide any sort of warranty .
94 English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser p roduct. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (sho wn below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WH EN OPEN.
95 English English Radio device regulatory notice Note : Below regulatory information is for mo dels with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth o nly. General This product complies with the radio fre quency and safety standards of any country or region in which it h as been approved for wireless use.
96 English List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germ any, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxemb ourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Rep ublic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta.
97 English English 2 This device is restricted to indoor us e due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this prod uct to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduc e the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mo bile Satellite systems.
98 English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC R ules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This d evice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must ac cept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
99 English English Declaration of Conf ormity for CE Marking Is in compliance with the essential requ irements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives.
100 English LCD panel ergonomic specifications Design viewi ng distance 500 mm Design inclination angle 0.0° Design azimuth angle 90.0° Viewing direction range class Class IV Screen tilt angle 85.
101 English Index A AC adapter caring for ix audio 38 adjusting the volume 38 troublesh ooting 50 B battery pack caring for x BIOS utility 42, 82 brightness hotkeys 35 C caps lock 33 on indicator 29 c.
102 English num lock 33 on indicator 29 numeric keypad embedded 33 P password 71 types 71 PC Card 76 ejecting 76 inserting 76 ports 73 printer troublesh ooting 50 problems 49 CD-ROM 50 display 49 keyb.
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