Acer 100 Series manual Expanding through options, Connectivity options, Fax/data modem

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Expanding through options

Your TravelMate offers you a complete mobile computing experience.

Connectivity options

Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, see your online guide for more details.

Fax/data modem

Some models have a built-in V.90 56Kbps software modem.

Warning! This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem.

To use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack.

Start your communications software program. See your communications manual for instructions.

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Contents TravelMate 100 series Page Your guides First things firstConnecting your computer Basic care and tips for using 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 Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting your computerTravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front viewDescription Getting to know your TravelMate Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Description Switching to tablet mode Using your computer in tablet modePage Getting to know your TravelMate Switching to computer mode Performance FeaturesDisplay MultimediaExpansion Human-centric design and ergonomicsIcon Function Description IndicatorsPage Special keys Using the keyboardLock keys Lock key DescriptionEmbedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offWindows keys Hot keysKey Description Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Launch Keys Launch key Default applicationEmail checking function Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons ApplicationsHard disk StorageOptical drive Playing DVD moviesRegion code Country or region Optimizing the DVD movie playbackAudio Adjusting the volumePower management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktopMoving 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 internationally with the computer Traveling with the computerSpecial considerations Using a computer security lock Using the Smart CardSecuring your computer Page Running PlatinumSecure Registering your Smart CardPlatinumSecure Options Change Password Smart Card ManagerEncrypt/Decrypt Running PlatinumKey Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Computer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Fast infrared Built-in network featureUniversal Serial Bus Ieee Connecting your optical drivePC Card slots Inserting a PC CardEjecting a PC Card Upgrade options Memory upgradeInstalling memory Page Click on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager Launch ManagerLaunch Manager and 802.11b Wireless LAN Bios Utility Troubleshooting your Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screenKeyboard does not respond Infrared port does not workClick on Start, Settings, Control Panel Want to set up my location to use the internal modemTroubleshooting tips Error Messages Corrective Action Error messagesError Messages Corrective Action Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call Troubleshooting your computer Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and videoPorts Weight and dimensionsEnvironment SystemOptions PowerAppendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC noticeModem notices Important safety instructionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens CTRPage Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statementVarning Year 2000 compliance statementTick notice Macrovision copyright protection noticeIndex CD-ROM