AST M Series - User Manual

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Default Chapter3
- Declaration of Conformity3
- Table of Contents6
Using Your Documentation10
- Opening the Online Manual10
- Getting Around in the Online Manual11
- Using Hypertext Links in the Online Manual11
- Special Features of the User's Manual12
- Using the Software User Documentation13
- Visiting the AST Web Site13
Introducing Your Computer14
Using Your Computer for the First Time16
- Attaching the AC Adapter16
- Turning on the Computer18
- Understanding POST18
- Adjusting the LCD Display19
- Making Backup Disks19
- Turning off Your Computer20
- Restarting Your Computer20
- Tips for Using Your Computer21
- Traveling with Your Computer22
- Handling Spills23
- Storing the Computer for Long Periods23
Using the Keyboard24
- Using the Numeric Keypad25
- Using Special Function Keys26
Using the Touchpad28
Reading the System Status Lights30
Connecting Peripheral Devices32
- Connecting the Floppy Drive to the Floppy Connector34
Using the Smartbay36
Using the Floppy Drive38
Using the CD-ROM Drive40
Using the Hard Drive43
- Removing the Hard Drive44
- Installing a Hard Drive45
Using the Battery46
- Charging the Battery46
- Safely Using the AC Adapter and Batteries47
- Removing and Installing the Battery47
- Monitoring the Battery Charge49
  - Using the Battery Gauge49
- Battery Warnings51
Using System Setup52
- Starting System Setup53
- Main Menu55
- Advanced Menu59
- Security Menu61
- Power Savings Menu62
- Boot Menu64
- Exit Menu65
Using System Security66
- Creating a Password66
- Deleting a Password67
- Requiring a Password When the Computer Starts67
- Locking the Hard Drive Boot Sector68
- Locking the Keyboard68
Using Power Management Options69
- Non-Turbo Mode69
- Standby Mode70
- Rest Mode70
- Rest Mode Precautions71
Creating a Save to Disk Partition73
Changing the Video Configuration76
- Resolution and Color Depth76
- Configuring Display Features77
  - Selecting a Monitor Type77
  - Changing Color Depth and Resolution78
Working with PC Cards79
- Maintaining PC Cards79
- Using PC Cards80
Watching Video82
Updating the System BIOS85
- Performing the BIOS Update85
- Troubleshooting the BIOS Update86
- About Drivers and System Resources87
- Drivers87
- Irqs87
Troubleshooting89
- Operating Problems89
- Infrared Problems92
Using Options93
- AC Adapter93
- Auto/Airline Adapter94
- Battery Pack96
- Hard Drives96
- Memory Modules97
  - Before You Install Memory97
  - Installing a Memory Module97
- Battery Cradle101
- External Numeric Keypad102
- CD-ROM Drive and Floppy Cable102
- Docking Options102
Specifications103
Abbreviations105
Glossary108
Recording the Computer Hardware Configuration114
Index118

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AST M Series Specifications

General

Brand	AST
Model	M Series
Category	Laptop
Language	English

AST M Series - User Manual

Table of Contents

AST M Series Specifications