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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

Zoomed video 70, 104

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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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