Document Outline

• Contents
• Using Your Documentation
• Introducing Your Computer
  • Opening the Online Manual
  • Getting Around in the Online Manual
  • Using Hypertext Links in the Online Manual
  • Special Features of the User’s Manual
  • Using the Software User Documentation
  • Visiting the AST Web Site
• Using Your Computer for the First Time
• Using the Keyboard
  • Attaching the AC Adapter
  • Turning On the Computer
  • Understanding POST
  • Adjusting the LCD Display
  • Making Backup Disks
  • Turning Off Your Computer
  • Restarting Your Computer
  • Tips for Using Your Computer
  • Traveling with Your Computer
  • Handling Spills
  • Storing the Computer for Long Periods
• Using the Touchpad
  • Using the Numeric Keypad
  • Using Special Function Keys
• Reading the System Status Lights
• Connecting Peripheral Devices
• Using the SmartBay
  • Connecting the Floppy Drive to the Floppy Connecto...
• Using the Floppy Drive
• Using the CD-ROM Drive
• Using the Hard Drive
• Using the Battery
  • Removing the Hard Drive
  • Installing a Hard Drive
• Using System Setup
  • Charging the Battery
  • Safely Using the AC Adapter and Batteries
  • Removing and Installing the Battery
  • Monitoring the Battery Charge
    • Using the Battery Gauge
  • Battery Warnings
• Using System Security
  • Starting System Setup
  • Main Menu
  • Advanced Menu
  • Security Menu
  • Power Savings Menu
  • Boot Menu
  • Exit Menu
• Using Power Management Options
  • Creating a Password
  • Deleting a Password
  • Requiring a Password When the Computer Starts
  • Locking the Hard Drive Boot Sector
  • Locking the Keyboard
• Creating a Save to Disk Partition
  • Non-Turbo Mode
  • Standby Mode
  • Rest Mode
  • Rest Mode Precautions
• Changing the Video Configuration
• Working with PC Cards
  • Resolution and Color Depth
  • Configuring Display Features
    • Selecting a Monitor Type
    • Changing Color Depth and Resolution
• Watching Video
  • Maintaining PC Cards
  • Using PC Cards
• Updating the System BIOS
• About Drivers and System Resources
  • Performing the BIOS Update
  • Troubleshooting the BIOS Update
• Troubleshooting
  • Drivers
  • IRQs
• Using Options
  • Operating Problems
  • Infrared Problems
• Specifications
  • AC Adapter
  • Auto/Airline Adapter
  • Battery Pack
  • Hard Drives
  • Memory Modules
    • Before You Install Memory
    • Installing a Memory Module
  • Battery Cradle
  • External Numeric Keypad
  • CD-ROM Drive and Floppy Cable
  • Docking Options
• Abbreviations
• Glossary
• Recording the Computer Hardware Configuration
• Index