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Using Your Documentation 1Using Your DocumentationCongratulations on your purchase of an AST®Ascentia™ M Series computer! Whether you are new to usi

Using Options 91Figure 24. Installing a Memory Module8. Align the memory module compartment door with the compartment and push the door down until

92 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualBattery CradleThe external battery cradle enables you to charge the computer battery outside of the computer.To

Using Options 93Do not leave the battery cradle plugged into an electrical outlet for a long time if the battery cradle will not be used. Also do no

94 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualSpecificationsTable 10 gives the specifications for your computer.Table 10. System SpecificationsDimensionSyste

Specifications 95Relative humidity (noncondensing), storage15–95%Altitude, operating 0 to 8,000 ft (0 to 2,348 m)Altitude, storage 0 to 40,000 ft (0

96 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualAbbreviations Your Ascentia M documentation uses the following abbreviations:A. . . . . . . . . .AmperesAC . .

Abbreviations 97hr . . . . . . . . .hourHz. . . . . . . . .HertzIDE. . . . . . . .Integrated drive electronics in . . . . . . . . .InchesI/O . .

98 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualSVGA . . . . .Super video graphics arrayTFT. . . . . . . .Thin-film transistorUSB . . . . . . .Universal serial

Glossary 99GlossaryAC adapterThe AC (or alternating current) adapter regulates current coming into your computer from the wall outlet. The current a

100 Ascentia M Series User’s Manualaverage time required for the microprocessor to get the data it needs from the main memory by storing recently

2 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualGetting Around in the Online ManualGo to the Acrobat Reader Help for tips on using the Reader toolbar buttons to

Glossary 101A cache is a buffer for transferring disk sectors in and out of RAM. Data stored in a disk cache is a copy of data already stored on the

102 Ascentia M Series User’s Manualservices. The number of IRQs is limited by industry standards. LCD (liquid-crystal display)The LCD screen on yo

Glossary 103though they are connected. An LCD screen displays thousands or millions of pixels. Plug and PlayA plug and play operating system automat

104 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualSectorAlso known as disk sector. The portion of a track that is numbered and can hold a specified number of cha

Recording the Computer Hardware Configuration 105Recording the Computer Hardware ConfigurationIn the spaces provided, write the System Setup program

106 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualIDE Adapter 1:Type:__________Cylinders:__________Heads:__________Sectors/Track:__________Write Precomp:________

Recording the Computer Hardware Configuration 107ADVANCED MENUINTEGRATED PERIPHERALS SUBMENUCOM1 port: Disabled Auto 2E8, IRQ 33E8, IRQ 4 2F8, IRQ 3

108 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualSECURITY MENUPassword is: Disabled EnabledPassword on boot: Enabled DisabledFixed disk boot sector: Normal Writ

Index 109Numerics16-bit PC Card 7032 Bit I/O field 4832-bit PC Card 70AAbbreviations used in documentation 96AC adapter 99optional 84using 7Adjustin

110 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualColor depth 69COM port 100COM1 port field 50COM2 Mode field 51COM2 port field 50Compact discs, playing 32Configu

Using Your Documentation 3Special Features of the User’s ManualThree types of messages with icons appear in the manual:A note informs you of special

Index 111GGet Default Values field 56Glossary 99HHard drive 101configuring 46installing 36locking the boot sector 59optional drive for SmartBay 87pa

112 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualOOnline manual, accessing 1Operating system 102Options 84PPassive matrix LCD 101Passwordcreating 57deleting 58Pa

Index 113Screen Expansion field 51Scroll Lockkeys 18light 22Sector 104Sectors/Track field 48Security features 57Security menu, System Setup 52Set Pa

114 Ascentia M Series User’s Manualkeys 16Microsoft Backup utility 64Microsoft Create System Disks Utility 35PC Card 72playing compact discs 32shut

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4 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualUsing the Software User DocumentationYour computer shipped from the factory with several software programs instal

Introducing Your Computer 5Introducing Your ComputerYour Ascentia M computer is a lightweight portable computer that includes features to meet your

6 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualFigure 2. Back View of ComputerFigure 3. Bottom View of ComputerInfraredportParallel portDocking connectorPS/2™

Using Your Computer for the First Time 7Using Your Computer for the First TimeThis section gives you detailed information on using your computer for

8 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualFigure 4. Connecting the AC AdapterThe battery starts charging as soon as you plug the AC adapter into an electr

Using Your Computer for the First Time 9Turning On the ComputerTo turn on the computer’s power for the first time:1. Slide the LCD cover latch to th

10 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualAdjusting the LCD DisplayYou may wish to adjust the LCD display when you begin using your computer. A TFT LCD do

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Using Your Computer for the First Time 11Turning Off Your ComputerIf your operating system is Windows 95, turn off your computer by performing the s

12 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualYou can also perform a soft boot by saving your files and pressing <Ctrl+Alt+Del>.You can perform a cold (

Using Your Computer for the First Time 13•Do not remove the memory-module compartment door, or try to install a memory module when the computer is o

14 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualHandling SpillsDo not spill anything on your computer. The best way to avoid spills is to avoid eating and drink

Using the Keyboard 15Using the KeyboardYour computer has an 87/88-key keyboard (Figure 6). By pressing designated key combinations, you can have acc

16 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualThe keys on the keyboard can be grouped into the following categories:•Full-sized typewriter keys are arranged l

Using the Keyboard 17While the numeric functions are enabled, you can temporarily return a key to its normal function by pressing <Fn> and the

18 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualWhen you press a function key combination, the system sound is temporarily muted.<Fn+F6>Gauge: Displays th

Using the Touchpad 19Using the TouchpadYour computer is equipped with the SmartPoint™ touchpad, which is an integrated-pointing device that is used

20 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualYou can also use the buttons at the bottom of the touchpad in the same way you use standard mouse buttons.You ca

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Reading the System Status Lights 21Reading the System Status LightsSystem Status lights show the status of computer functions. The lights appear on

22 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualTable 2. System Status LightsIcon Function of LightPower light: Light is on when the computer’s power is on. Th

Connecting Peripheral Devices 23Connecting Peripheral DevicesThe connectors on your computer enable you to attach peripheral devices to the computer

24 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualTable 3. Connecting Peripheral DevicesIcon ConnectorAudio-line-out jack: Connect stereo headphones or speakers

Connecting Peripheral Devices 25Connecting the Floppy Drive to the Floppy ConnectorSome Ascentia M computers ship from the factory with both a flopp

26 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualThe floppy cable must be inserted as shown in Figure 11. To insert the cable correctly, make sure that•The arrow

Using the SmartBay 27Using the SmartBayYour computer includes the SmartBay™, a peripheral bay that can hold one of the following devices:•Floppy dri

28 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualTo install a device in the SmartBay:1. Turn the computer’s power off. 2. Place the device into the bay. 3. Push

Using the Floppy Drive 29Using the Floppy DriveThe computer comes with a removable 1.44-MB, 3.5-inch, high-density floppy drive, which can read, wri

30 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualTo remove a floppy disk, press the eject button on the floppy drive. The drive light on the computer is amber wh

CAUTIONUsers should not attempt to make electrical ground connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or e

Using the CD-ROM Drive 31Using the CD-ROM DriveSome Ascentia M computers ship from the factory with a CD-ROM drive included. The CD-ROM drive fits i

32 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualThe name of the CD-ROM drive is the letter following the letter assigned to your last hard drive. For instance,

Using the CD-ROM Drive 33To remove the CD:1. Click the CD Player button on the Windows taskbar to open the CD Player window (Figure 15).Figure 15.

34 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualUsing the Hard DriveYour computer includes a removable IDE hard drive. The IDE hard drive can store the data and

Using the Hard Drive 35Removing the Hard DriveTo prevent loss of data and damage to the disk, do not remove the hard drive while the computer’s powe

36 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualInstalling a Hard DriveTo install a hard drive:1. Remove the old hard drive from the computer as described in th

Using the Battery 37Using the BatteryYour computer uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack for power when the AC adapter is not attached to an

38 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualAll batteries eventually wear out and lose the ability to hold a charge. You may need to replace your battery pa

Using the Battery 392. Close the LCD panel, and turn the computer over so that the bottom of the unit faces up.3. Slide the battery compartment cove

40 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualMonitoring the Battery ChargeBattery life is affected by factors such as the power-management settings in System

Signed Declaration of Conformity DocumentsSigned Declaration of Conformity documents for AST products are on file at the AST Ireland facility located

Using the Battery 41The gauge has three sections: •The top section shows you whether or not power management is turned on. An icon of a water faucet

42 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualBattery WarningsYour computer gives you the following low-battery warnings (Table 4).Table 4. Battery WarningsI

Using System Setup 43Using System SetupThe System Setup program enables you to configure your computer hardware and set security and power-savings o

44 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualStarting System SetupTo start System Setup, turn on your computer and then press <F2> when prompted. The S

Using System Setup 45A pointer symbol appearing to the left of a field indicates that you can open a submenu from this field. A submenu contains add

46 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualPress <Home> to display the first page, or press <End> to go to the last page. To exit the help wind

Using System Setup 47To configure a replacement or upgrade hard drive, move the cursor to select the IDE Adapter 0 field in the System Setup Main me

48 Ascentia M Series User’s Manualuser documentation or look on the drive to obtain this information. If no drive is installed or if you are remov

Using System Setup 49Ultra DMA Transfer Mode: Enables the hard drive to use ultra DMA transfer mode to transfer data between the drive and system me

50 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualSystem Memory: Displays the amount of conventional memory detected by your computer during startup. This field i

Contents iContentsUsing Your Documentation ... 1Opening the Online Manual ...

Using System Setup 51COM2 Mode: Sets the mode for the COM 2 port. You can use the COM2 port for the internal infrared device. Options are FIR (fast

52 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualPlug & Play O/S: Enables you to set the parameters for peripheral ports. Set this field to No if your comput

Using System Setup 53System backup reminder: Enables the computer to prompt you to backup your files. The prompt appears each time you start your co

54 Ascentia M Series User’s Manualfield to Turbo, the microprocessor and hard drive run at full speed, unless affected by other power-savings sett

Using System Setup 55Resume On Time: Enables the computer to resume operation from rest mode at a scheduled time. The computer will resume only if t

56 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualExit MenuSelect Exit from the menu bar to display the Exit menu.Pressing <Esc> does not exit this menu. Yo

Using System Security 57Using System SecurityThis section describes the security options provided with your computer.Creating a PasswordThe computer

58 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualDeleting a PasswordTo delete the password:1. At startup, press <F2> to open System Setup.2. Type your pass

Using System Security 59Locking the Hard Drive Boot SectorAfter you set a password, you can lock the hard drive boot sector to protect against virus

60 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualUsing Power Management OptionsYour computer includes power-management options that can help the battery charge l

ii Ascentia M Series User’s ManualUsing the Touchpad ... 19Reading the System St

Using Power Management Options 61Standby ModeThe Standby Timeout field in System Setup enables you to specify the time period that the computer can

62 Ascentia M Series User’s Manualsome power while in this mode. If you leave your computer in power on suspend for several days without the AC ad

Using Power Management Options 63•Do not try to resume to full-power mode using battery power if the battery charge is low. If the battery charge is

64 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualCreating a Save to Disk PartitionThe hard drive shipped in your computer has a save to disk partition in which d

Creating a Save to Disk Partition 65After you complete the above procedures, use PHDISK to create a save to disk partition:1. Turn off the computer,

66 Ascentia M Series User’s Manual10. Do one of the following to reinstall your applications:•If you have a CD-ROM drive, insert your Restore CD i

Changing the Video Configuration 67Changing the Video ConfigurationYour computer includes either a DS-STN screen or a TFT screen. DS-STN screens use

68 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualTable 7 lists the basic video mode capabilities and maximum colors supported by your computer.Table 7. Video Dr

Changing the Video Configuration 694. Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties window appears.5. Click the Settings tab. The Settings s

70 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualWorking with PC CardsBy installing PC Cards, you can add functions to your portable computer similar to those fo

Contents iiiUsing System Security ... 57Creating a Password ...

Working with PC Cards 71•Keep dust, magnets, and static electricity away from PC Cards.•When a card is not in use, carry it in its protective carryi

72 Ascentia M Series User’s Manualconfiguring a PC Card in Windows 95, see the index entry PC card in the Windows Help. Windows 95 also handles po

Watching Video 73Watching VideoThe SoftPEG™ MPEG software on your computer enables you to run full-motion video movies or games that are formatted u

74 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualThe SoftPEG controller appears (Figure 20).Figure 20. SoftPEG Controller3. Press the Load button (button 4 in F

Watching Video 75Table 8. SoftPEG Controller ButtonsWhen you place the cursor over a button, the name of the button appears followed by a key that

76 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualUpdating the System BIOSYour computer uses flash BIOS, which enables you to update the BIOS easily from a floppy

Updating the System BIOS 77To perform the BIOS update:1. Attach the AC adapter to your computer, plug the adapter into an electrical outlet, and tur

78 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualAbout Drivers and System ResourcesThis section gives you basic information about drivers and system IRQs.Drivers

About Drivers and System Resources 79The IRQs that are used by your computer are listed in Table 9.Table 9. Ascentia M Series IRQsIn Windows 95, yo

80 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualTroubleshootingIf you ever have difficulty running your computer, follow these steps: 1. Consult the following s

iv Ascentia M Series User’s ManualTroubleshooting ... 80Operating Proble

Troubleshooting 81the External Cache setting in the Memory Cache field of System Setup. Nothing appears on the LCD panel when you turn on the comput

82 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualCertain software programs “hang” during operations when there is no interaction with the keyboard or peripheral

Troubleshooting 83Infrared ProblemsIf you are unable to transfer files with the infrared port, check the following:•The receiving device must be pos

84 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualUsing OptionsYou can order the following options for your Ascentia M computer from your authorized AST reseller:

Using Options 85Auto/Airline AdapterThe auto/airline adapter enables you to power your computer and charge the computer battery•In an automobile, th

86 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualContact your airline for information on using an airline adapter on your flight.To use the adapter:1. Plug the a

Using Options 87When you connect the adapter to the cigarette lighter or the airplane connector, the battery starts charging immediately.To prevent

88 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualMemory ModulesYou can increase system memory by installing optional memory modules. You can install 8, 16, 32, o

Using Options 89Figure 22. Removing the Memory Module Compartment Door3. Grasp the edge of the door and pull the door off the chassis.4. Remove ins

90 Ascentia M Series User’s ManualFigure 23. Removing a Memory Moduleb. Hold the memory module by the edges and pull it forward out of the compar