Acer Extensa Series, User Manual

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2
Using Your Computer
2-1
Before beginning this chapter, ensure you have
read and understood Chapter 1. Chapter 2
describes how to start and use your Extensa
computer.
Contents
Starting the Computer ................................. 2-2
Using the Brightness Control ....................... 2-3
Using the Contrast Control .......................... 2-4
Using the Volume Control ............................ 2-5
Ejecting PCMCIA Cards................................ 2-6
Ejecting PCMCIA Cards from
Windows 95.......................................... 2-6
Using Indicator Lights.................................. 2-7
Using the Touchpad..................................... 2-9
Configuring the Touchpad................... 2-10
Using Disk Drives...................................... 2-13
Hard Disk Guidelines ......................... 2-13
Floppy Drive Guidelines ...................... 2-14
Adding Memory ......................................... 2-15
Using the Keyboard ................................... 2-16
Using the Internal Numeric Keypad ............ 2-19
Num Lock On ..................................... 2-19
Num Lock Off ..................................... 2-20
Using Connectors and Ports ....................... 2-21