Acer 100 Series manual Registering your Smart Card, Running PlatinumSecure

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38	1 Getting to know your TravelMate

To remove the Smart Card press the Smart Card eject button (a) and remove the Smart Card (b) as shown in the illustration below.

For more details consult your Smart Card documentation.

Registering your Smart Card

Important! Your Acer notebook is equipped with a Smart Card security feature that protects the computer from unauthorized access. If you enable this feature, please make sure that your warranty card is completed and sent back to Acer. This information will be used by Acer service centers to confirm ownership in case your Smart Card "key" is lost or damaged. Registering your notebook with Acer's service center is extremely important when replacing your lost Smart Card "key".

If you have already bypassed the Smart Card registration, please reinstall the application as follows:

1Insert your System CD and reinstall from it.

2Follow the onscreen instructions.

To enable the Smart Card security feature, please refer to your Smart Card user manual.

Running PlatinumSecure

After installation, the PlatinumSecure icon appears on the Windows desktop. Double-click on it or click the right mouse button, then select

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Contents TravelMate 100 series Page First things first Your guidesBasic care and tips for using your computer Connecting your computerPage Click on Start, Turn off Computer then click Turn Off Taking care of your battery pack Taking care of your computerTaking care of your AC adapter Cleaning and servicing Contents Troubleshooting your computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexTravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front viewDescription Getting to know your TravelMate Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Description Using your computer in tablet mode Switching to tablet modePage Getting to know your TravelMate Switching to computer mode Features PerformanceDisplay MultimediaHuman-centric design and ergonomics ExpansionIndicators Icon Function DescriptionPage Using the keyboard Special keysLock keys Lock key DescriptionDesired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Hot keysKey Description Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Launch key Default application Launch KeysEmail checking function Touchpad Touchpad basicsApplications Function Left button Right Center Tap Button ButtonsStorage Hard diskOptical drive Playing DVD moviesOptimizing the DVD movie playback Region code Country or regionAdjusting the volume AudioPower management Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your TravelMateMoving around Preparing the computerTaking the computer home What to bring to short meetingsWhat to bring to long meetings Setting up a home office What to bring with youSpecial considerations Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computerSpecial considerations Using a computer security lock Using the Smart CardSecuring your computer Page Registering your Smart Card Running PlatinumSecurePlatinumSecure Options Change Password Smart Card ManagerEncrypt/Decrypt Running PlatinumKey Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Computer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Fast infraredUniversal Serial Bus Connecting your optical drive IeeePC Card slots Inserting a PC CardEjecting a PC Card Upgrade options Memory upgradeInstalling memory Page Launch Manager Click on Start, Programs, then Notebook ManagerLaunch Manager and 802.11b Wireless LAN Bios Utility Troubleshooting your Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computerKeyboard does not respond Infrared port does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Click on Start, Settings, Control PanelTroubleshooting tips Error messages Error Messages Corrective ActionError Messages Corrective Action Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call Troubleshooting your computer Specifications Page Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and videoWeight and dimensions PortsEnvironment SystemPower OptionsAppendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer FCC notice Use conditionsImportant safety instructions Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens CTRPage Lithium battery statement Laser compliance statementYear 2000 compliance statement VarningMacrovision copyright protection notice Tick noticeIndex CD-ROM