Useful Information
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Corrosion is accelerated if power is ON. Please take proper water-
resistant measures for cable connections.
The DC jack and cables are sealed and may be operated with water
splashing while attached. All port covers should be in place when no
cable is attached.
Operating Systems
The computer is compatible with most operating systems (OS).
However, not all functions are 100% compatible. For example, ACPI,
APM, Smart Battery, etc. are not available on DOS, Windows NT,
and other non-Microsoft OS. Consequently “Standby”, “Hibernation”,
“Battery Gauge”, etc. would not work under such operating systems.
ACPI:
Advanced Configurations and Power Interface
APM:
Advanced Power Management
For power consumption and heat dissipative consideration, ACPI
OS (Windows) is highly recommended. Set Power Options
as ”Portable/Laptop” in Control Panel to fully implement the
power management features.
AC Adapter
The AC adapter performs two functions:
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It powers the computer from an external AC source.
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It charges the computer battery.
The adapter automatically detects the AC line voltage (110V or
220V) and adjusts accordingly.
The following are recommended when using the AC adapter:
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Use a properly grounded AC outlet.
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Use one AC outlet exclusively for the computer. Having other
appliances on the same line may cause interference.
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Use a power strip with built-in surge protection.