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  • AST M Series, Glossary 103 though they are connected. An LCD screen displays thousands or millions of pixels. Plug and Play A plug and play operating system automatically configures computer components to work with your system. With this type of operating system, you normally do not need to set jumpers on devices or set memory addresses or IRQs. POST POST stands for power-on self-test. POST is a test performed by the computer whenever you turn on the power. POST checks system integrity. RAM (random access memory) The computer's system memory, including conventional and extended memory. You can write to an

  • AST M Series, 62 Ascentia M Series User’s Manual some power while in this mode. If you leave your computer in power on suspend for several days without the AC adapter attached, the computer’s battery will discharge. • Save To Disk: This mode provides the greatest power- saving capabilities by essentially turning off your computer. In this mode, all system logic (except for your computer wakeup circuitry and battery charger) is turned off. During save to disk mode, the DRAM and video memory are saved to the hard drive and are restored when your computer resumes operation. You can press <Fn+F11> to manually place your computer into rest mode. When you use the <Fn+F11&g

  • AST M Series, Changing the Video Configuration 67 Changing the Video Configuration Your computer includes either a DS-STN screen or a TFT screen. DS-STN screens use less energy than TFT screens but are not as sharp or bright. TFT screens, or active-matrix displays, consume more power but create sharper and brighter images. The capabilities of the screen plus the video drivers installed on the computer determine the quality of the image your LCD can display. The following sections describe the display capabilities of your computer. Resolution and Color Depth The resolution o

  • 12 Ascentia M Series User’s Manual You can also perform a soft boot by saving your files and pressing <Ctrl+Alt+Del>. You can perform a cold (or hard) boot by pressing the power button to turn the computer off, waiting five seconds, and then pressing the power button to turn the computer on. Tips for Using Your Computer The following information helps you avoid potenti

  • 78 Ascentia M Series User’s Manual About Drivers and System Resources This section gives you basic information about drivers and system IRQs. Drivers A driver is a program that enables the operating system to work with a hardware device. Your computer includes drivers for the audio, video, infrared, touchpad, keyboard, CD-ROM drive, hard drive, floppy driv

  • AST M Series, 8 Ascentia M Series User’s Manual Figure 4. Connecting the AC Adapter The battery starts charging as soon as you plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. The battery charges faster if the computer is turned off during charging. If the battery is fully depleted and the computer is turned off, the battery charges in about 3 hours. If the computer is turned on, the battery charges in about 5 hours. When the battery is charging, the battery charge light is amber. When the battery is fully charged, the light turns green. See ”Using the Battery” on page 37 for more in

  • AST M Series, Using Your Computer for the First Time 13 • Do not remove the memory-module compartment door, or try to install a memory module when the computer is on. (See Figure 3 for the location of the door.) (For information on installing memory modules, see “Memory Modules” on page 88.) • Set up your computer work area to avoid physical strain. Sit with your back straight and supported by your chair. Adjust your chair or work table so that your arms and wrists can remain in a relaxed position, parallel with the floor. Avoid bending or twisting your wrists as you work. Your hands should “float” slightly above the keyboard. Refer to a book on office ergonomic

  • AST M Series, Using System Setup 51 COM2 Mode: Sets the mode for the COM 2 port. You can use the COM2 port for the internal infrared device. Options are FIR (fast infrared) (default) and Disabled. If you choose the option FIR, you can set an additional field, FIR Channel, to DMA 0, DMA 1, or DMA 3 (default). LPT port: Sets the base address and IRQ line for the parallel port. The options for this field are Disabled; Auto; 378, IRQ 7 (default); 278, IRQ 7; 298, IRQ 7; 378, IRQ 5; 278, IRQ 5; and 298, IRQ 5. If you do not have a peripheral device attached to your parallel port, specify D

  • AST M Series, Reading the System Status Lights 21 Reading the System Status Lights System Status lights show the status of computer functions. The lights appear on the left edge of the computer (Figure 9). Table 2 describes the meaning of the lights. Figure 9. System Status Lights 3754-1.bk : 3754-2.fm Page 21 Wednesday, July 30, 1997 2:33 PM

  • AST M Series, 94 Ascentia M Series User’s Manual Specifications Table 10 gives the specifications for your computer. Table 10. System Specifications Dimension System with 12.1 DS-STN LCD Width 12.2 in (30.9 cm) Height 1.7 in (4.2 cm) Length 9.5 in (24.1 cm) Weight (with floppy drive and battery installed) 6.4 lb (2,920 g) LCD viewing area (12.1 DS-STN) 9.8 x 7.4 in (250.0 x 187.0 mm) System with 12.1 TFT LCD Width 12.2 in (30.9 cm) Height 1.7 in (4.2 cm) Length 9.5 in (24.1 cm) Weight (with floppy drive and battery ins

  • AST M Series, Using the Floppy Drive 29 Using the Floppy Drive The computer comes with a removable 1.44-MB, 3.5-inch, high- density floppy drive, which can read, write to, and format the following disks: • A high-density, 3.5-inch disk, which stores 1.44 MB of data. • A double-density, 3.5-inch disk, which stores 720 KB of data. The floppy drive in your portable computer is smaller but more power-efficient than a floppy drive in a desktop computer. To get the best performance from your floppy drive, handle the drive carefully when installing or removing it and use high-quality floppy disks. The floppy drive fits in your computer’s SmartBay and can

  • 14 Ascentia M Series User’s Manual Handling Spills Do not spill anything on your computer. The best way to avoid spills is to avoid eating and drinking around your computer. If you do spill something on your computer, turn off your computer, unplug it immediately, and do the following: • If you spill liquid on the keyboard, drain as much of the liquid f

  • AST M Series, Glossary 101 A cache is a buffer for transferring disk sectors in and out of RAM. Data stored in a disk cache is a copy of data already stored on the physical disk. DMA (direct memory access) A method of transferring data from a device to memory without having the data pass through the microprocessor. Using DMA can speed up system performance. DS-STN (Dual-scan super twist nematic) LCD A DS-STN LCD uses a scanning matrix to control image pixels. In a dual-scan STN screen, the matrix scans the image twice each time the screen is refreshed. This provides a better image than provided by single scan LCDs. An STN LCD is also sometimes called a passive matrix LCD. Floppy disk A remo

  • AST M Series, 16 Ascentia M Series User’s Manual The keys on the keyboard can be grouped into the following categories: • Full-sized typewriter keys are arranged like a standard typewriter keyboard and are used for text entry. • Function keys, when pressed together with the <Fn> key, enable special functions. • Cursor control keys move the cursor. They may perform other functions, depending on your software. • Windows keys open Windows menus and perform other special functions. To clean the computer keyboard, use slightly damp cotton swabs. Scrub the keys and the surface around the keys. Do not allow liquid to drip into the keyboar

  • AST M Series, 90 Ascentia M Series User’s Manual Figure 23. Removing a Memory Module b. Hold the memory module by the edges and pull it forward out of the compartment. 5. Align the connector on the memory module with the connector of the slot. 6. Push the memory module into the slot at a slight angle until the connectors are fully engaged (Figure 24). 7. Push down on the edge of the memory module until the module snaps into place. Tabs 3754-1.bk : 3754-3.fm Page 90 Wednesday, July 30, 1997 2:33 PM

  • AST M Series, Creating a Save to Disk Partition 65 After you complete the above procedures, use PHDISK to create a save to disk partition: 1. Turn off the computer, remove your old hard drive, and insert the new one into your computer. (See “Using the Hard Drive” on page 34 for instructions.) 2. If you have a CD-ROM drive, install the CD-ROM drive in the SmartBay and attach the floppy drive to the external floppy connector. (See “Using the SmartBay” on page 27 and see “Connecting the Floppy Drive to the Floppy Connector” on page 25 for instructions.) 3. Insert the s

  • AST M Series, 72 Ascentia M Series User’s Manual configuring a PC Card in Windows 95, see the index entry PC card in the Windows Help. Windows 95 also handles power management for PC Cards. To remove a PC Card from your computer if your operating system is Windows 95: Use the following procedures to remove PC Cards, or you may lose data that is being stored to a card. 1. Click the PC Card indicator on the taskbar. 2. Select the name of the card you want to remove, and then click the Stop button. 3. Push the card eject button on the si

  • AST M Series, 34 Ascentia M Series User’s Manual Using the Hard Drive Your computer includes a removable IDE hard drive. The IDE hard drive can store the data and programs your computer uses. The drive plugs into a connector on the system board. Although the storage capacity of hard drives varies according to model, any hard drive holds much more than a floppy disk does. Also, the computer reads and works with a hard drive more rapidly than with a floppy disk. Once information is saved on a hard drive, it

  • AST M Series, Changing the Video Configuration 69 4. Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties window appears. 5. Click the Settings tab. The Settings screen appears. 6. Click the Advanced Properties button. The Advanced Properties screen appears. 7. Click the Monitor tab. 8. Click the Change button. The Select Device screen appears. 9. Select a manufacturer and model setting that matches your external monitor. Your computer has an intelligent video chip set that automatically matches your LCD panel resolution and frequency when an external monitor is not present. 10. Click the OK button. The Display Properties screen

  • AST M Series, 104 Ascentia M Series User’s Manual Sector Also known as disk sector. The portion of a track that is numbered and can hold a specified number of characters (usually 512 KB). Shadow RAM A write-protected area of RAM that contains a copy of the BIOS. As the computer boots, the BIOS is copied from its permanent location in ROM to RAM. The BIOS can be executed much faster in RAM than in ROM. The BIOS remains in shadow RAM until you turn off the computer. TFT (thin film transistor) LCD A TFT LCD uses a separate transistor circuit to control each pixel. This technology provides the best resolution for an LCD screen. A TFT LCD is also sometimes c

  • 114 Ascentia M Series User’s Manual keys 16 Microsoft Backup utility 64 Microsoft Create System Disks Utility 35 PC Card 72 playing compact discs 32 shutdown procedure 11 Write Precomp field 48 Z Zoomed video 70, 104 62 3754-1.bk : 3754-1.ix Page 114 Wednesday, July 30, 1997 2:33 PM

  • Using Power Management Options 61 Standby Mode The Standby Timeout field in System Setup enables you to specify the time period that the computer can remain idle (no user input or disk activity) before the computer enters standby mode. You can disable this option by selecting Off, or you can specify a Standby Timeout delay time of from 1 to 16 minutes.

  • AST M Series, 20 Ascentia M Series User’s Manual You can also use the buttons at the bottom of the touchpad in the same way you use standard mouse buttons. You can adjust the way the touchpad operates through the Synaptics TouchPad software. To open the software, click on the icon showing a touchpad that is located in the right corner of the Windows taskbar. See the software’s Help for more information. For information on attaching and using another pointing device or keyboard with your computer, see “Connecting Peripheral Devices” on page 23. 3754-1.bk : 3754-1.fm Page 20 Wednesday, July 30, 1997 2:33 PM

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