Acer a-550 Series manual This appendix lists the general notices for your computer

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This appendix lists the general notices for your computer.

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Contents TravelMate α-550 series TMa550.book Page ii Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterTaking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingTMa550.book Page vi Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM Contents Peripherals and options Moving with your computerTroubleshooting Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexSoftware TMa550.book Page x Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM Your computer TMa550.book Page 2 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM Tour of your computer Front viewDescription Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Multimedia FeaturesPerformance ConnectivityExpansion Display Video performanceSimultaneous display Indicators Function Icon DescriptionTMa550.book Page 13 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM TMa550.book Page 14 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM Lock keys KeyboardSpecial keys Lock Key DescriptionDesired Access Num lock On Pad lock On Embedded keypadWindows keys Key DescriptionHotkeys HotKey Function DescriptionKeyboard ergonomics Touchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left Button Right Tap Launch keys Icon Description Storage Connectivity options Ethernet and LANFax/data modem Adjusting the volume Using the Audio DJ featureAudio Passwords Securing your computerSecurity notch TMa550.book Page 28 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM Battery power TMa550.book Page 30 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM Installing and removing the battery pack Battery packBattery pack characteristics Using a battery pack for the first timeOperating on battery power Optimizing battery life Charging the batteryChecking the battery level Using the Windows battery meterBattery-low warning Situation Recommended Action Power management Options TMa550.book Page 38 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM External monitor Using simultaneous displayExternal display devices External display with s-video inputExternal keypad External input devicesExternal keyboard External pointing devicePrinter Audio devices Expansion devices PC Card slotsInserting a card Disconnecting USB devices Ejecting a cardDisconnecting Ieee 1394 devices IeeeBattery pack Miscellaneous optionsAC adapter Key component upgrades Memory upgradeInstalling memory TMa550.book Page 48 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM Hard disk upgrade TMa550.book Page 50 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM Computer TMa550.book Page 52 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM Disconnecting from the desktop What to bring to short meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to long meetingsTaking the computer home What to bring with youSpecial considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer Software TMa550.book Page 60 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM System software Easy Button Mail Detector Bios Setup Utility Navigating the Bios Setup UtilityMain Parameter Description System Devices System DevicesSecurity SecuritySetting a password May consist of up to eight alphanumeric characters A-Z, a-zRemoving a password Changing a passwordOthers screen contains various parameter settings OthersBoot BootExit ExitTMa550.book Page 74 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM Troubleshooting TMa550.book Page 76 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen External microphone does not work Floppy drive cannot access a disketteNo audio from the computer Keyboard does not respondCD or DVD drive cannot access a disc Want to set up my location to use the internal modemPrinter does not work Charged? Error messages Error Messages Corrective ActionTMa550.book Page 82 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM TMa550.book Page 83 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM TMa550.book Page 84 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM Specifications TMa550.book Page 86 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM Data storage MicroprocessorMemory Display and videoKeyboard and pointing device Weight and dimensionsAudio Ports Operating system Power Environment OptionsTMa550.book Page 90 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices for your computer FCC notice Use conditionsModem notices Remarque ¶ l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensCTR Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement Year 2000 compliance statementLCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeIndex TMa550.book Page 100 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM Password 102
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