Acer 650 Series manual Running PlatinumSecure

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38	1 Getting to know your TravelMate

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

PlatinumSecure enhances the secure logon procedure for Windows 2000 or XP at the operating system level. It provides user authentication with an encryption/decryption function using the Smart Card. If your Smart Card is unavailable, the Emergency Card can serve as a temporary replacement for the Smart Card. After installation, the PlatinumSecure icon appears on the Windows desktop. Double-click on it or click the right mouse button, then select Open from the pop-up menu (or launch it from the PlatinumSecret program group). From the menu that appears, you can directly access three operations: PlatinumSecure Options, Smart Card Manager, and Change Password.

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Contents TravelMate 650 series User’s guidePage Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your AC adapter Page Contents Troubleshooting my computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexTravelMate Page Front open view TravelMate tourDescription Front view Description Left view Right view PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC CardRear view Bottom view Description Display FeaturesPerformance MultimediaHuman-centric design and ergonomics ConnectivityExpansion Indicators Icon Function DescriptionBattery Lights orange when the battery is charging Lock keys Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock key DescriptionDesired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypadHot keys Windows keysKey Description Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Page Launch Keys Launch key Default applicationMail Detection Page Touchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Hard disk StorageAcerMedia bay Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using softwarePlaying DVD movies DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds Region code Country or regionAdjusting the volume AudioPower management Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Preparing the computerWhat to bring to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to long meetings What to bring with you Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you Using the Smart Card Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Registering your Smart Card Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure Options Smart Card Manager Change PasswordEncrypt/Decrypt Running PlatinumKey Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwordsGetting to know your TravelMate Computer Page Connectivity options Built-in network featureExpanding through options Fax/data modemFast infrared Universal Serial Bus Ieee 1394 port PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Ejecting a PC CardInstalling memory Upgrade optionsMemory upgrade Port expansion devicesPage Swapping AcerMedia drive modules Using system utilities Click on Start, Programs, then Notebook ManagerBios Utility Launch ManagerTroubleshooting my Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computerInfrared port does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemKeyboard does not respond Printer does not workTroubleshooting tips Error messages Error Messages Corrective ActionInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call You are required to provide the following information Name Troubleshooting my computer Specifications Page Data storage MicroprocessorMemory Display and videoPorts Weight and dimensionsEnvironment System PowerOptions Appendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer FCC notice Use conditionsModem notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensImportant safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Lithium battery statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Tick notice Index Installing Upgrading Warranty Windows keys International Traveler’s Warran