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510.book : 510-COP.fm Page ii Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Copyright © 1999 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved — Printed in Taiwan TravelMate 510 Series Notebook Computer User’s Guide Part No.: 49.45C01.041 Original Issue: January 1999 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual. This company makes no representations or w
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510.book : 510TOC.fm Page iii Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Table of Contents Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv Connecting the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi Getting Help Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii Support Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix Care and Maintenance . .
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510.book : 510TOC.fm Page iv Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Table of Contents Traveling Internationally with the Computer . . . . . . 69 Chapter 5 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Sleep Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Notebook Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 BIOS Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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510.book : 510-NOT.fm Page v Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Notices FCC Notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inte
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510.book : 510-NOT.fm Page vi Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Notices Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer. Use Conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference receiv
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510.book : 510-NOT.fm Page vii Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Notices Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem. If the
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510.book : 510-NOT.fm Page viii Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Notices 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 t
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510.book : 510-NOT.fm Page ix Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Notices 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. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 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 person
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510.book : 510-NOT.fm Page x Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Notices 15.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 (4.6 meters). x
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510.book : 510-NOT.fm Page xi Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Notices Laser Compliance Statement The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive in this computer is a laser product. The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive’s classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYO
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510.book : 510-NOT.fm Page xii Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Notices Lithium-Ion Battery Statement The following statement refers to the internal lithium-ion battery that powers the computer’s clock. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskif
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510.book : 510-NOT.fm Page xiii Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Notices Year 2000 Compliance Statement The TravelMate 510 series notebook computer is Year 2000- compliant and carries the “NSTL Hardware Tested Year 2000 Compliant” logo. This model has been tested both by Acer’s internal test labs and NSTL using NSTL’s YMARK2000 certification test. These tests certify that this model will successfully make the year 2000 transition. For more details, check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Cente
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510.book : 510-NOT.fm Page xiv Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Notices Modem Notice This equipment has been approved to [Council Division 98/ 482/EC - “CTR 21”] for pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point. In the event of proble
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510.book : 510-PRE.fm Page xv Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Preface This manual describes features of the TravelMate 510 series notebook computers. The TravelMate series of computers incorporate such features as CardBus, 16-bit stereo audio, internal pointing device, Universal Serial Bus, and all-in- one media storage. The TravelMate 510 series also has unique compact disc (CD) or digital video disc (DVD) player control features. This manual should answer most of the questions you ha
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510.book : 510-PRE.fm Page xvi Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Preface Connecting the Computer Connecting the computer is as easy as 1-2-3. 1. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment, then slide the battery compartment cover in place. Note: When using a battery pack for the first time, fully recharge the battery, then disconnect the adapter to use up the battery before recharging again. Perform this action twice to condition the battery pack. 2. Connect one end of th
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510.book : 510-PRE.fm Page xvii Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Preface 3. Slide the display cover latch to the left to open the display. Slide the power switch towards the rear of the computer then release it to turn on the power. The POST (Power-On Self-Test) routine executes and Windows begins loading. Note: To turn off the power, slide and hold the power switch for more than four seconds. If you are using Windows 98, we recommend that you use the Shut down command to turn off
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510.book : 510-PRE.fm Page xviii Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Preface Getting Help Online This user’s guide provides clear and concise information about the computer, so read it thoroughly. To provide you with help when traveling, the computer also has a comprehensive online help. Accessing Online Help Follow these steps to access the online documentation: 1. Press the Windows logo button or click on the Start button. 2. Select Programs. 3. Click on TravelMate Online. The online help
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510.book : 510-PRE.fm Page xix Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Preface Support Information Your computer is backed by an International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling. Our worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand. An ITW passport comes with your computer. This passport contains all you need to know about the ITW program. A list of available, authorized service centers are in this handy booklet. Read
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510.book : 510-PRE.fm Page xx Thursday, March 4, 1999 1:03 PM Preface Care and Maintenance Taking Care of Your Computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it. T Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place near sources of heat, such as a radiator. T Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0ºC (32ºF) or above 50ºC (122ºF). T Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. T Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. T Do not spill water or any
