Acer
a-550 Series
manual
Your computer
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Battery pack characteristics
Install
Error codes
Password
Indicators
Disconnecting USB devices
Dimension
Setting up a home office
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your computer
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TravelMate α-550 series
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Turning your computer on and off
Basic care and tips for using your computer
First things first
Your guides
Taking care of your AC adapter
Taking care of your computer
Cleaning and servicing
Taking care of your battery pack
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Contents
Moving with your computer
Peripherals and options
Software
Troubleshooting
Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index
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Your computer
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Front view
Tour of your computer
Description
Left view
Right view
Rear view
Bottom view
Connectivity
Features
Performance
Multimedia
Expansion
Simultaneous display
Display
Video performance
Function Icon Description
Indicators
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Lock Key Description
Keyboard
Special keys
Lock keys
Embedded keypad
Desired Access Num lock On Pad lock On
Key Description
Windows keys
HotKey Function Description
Hotkeys
Keyboard ergonomics
Touchpad basics
Touchpad
Function Left Button Right Tap
Launch keys
Icon Description
Storage
Fax/data modem
Connectivity options
Ethernet and LAN
Audio
Adjusting the volume
Using the Audio DJ feature
Security notch
Passwords
Securing your computer
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Battery power
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Using a battery pack for the first time
Battery pack
Battery pack characteristics
Installing and removing the battery pack
Operating on battery power
Using the Windows battery meter
Charging the battery
Checking the battery level
Optimizing battery life
Battery-low warning
Situation Recommended Action
Power management
Options
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External display with s-video input
Using simultaneous display
External display devices
External monitor
External pointing device
External input devices
External keyboard
External keypad
Printer
Audio devices
Inserting a card
Expansion devices
PC Card slots
Ejecting a card
Disconnecting USB devices
Ieee
Disconnecting Ieee 1394 devices
AC adapter
Battery pack
Miscellaneous options
Installing memory
Key component upgrades
Memory upgrade
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Hard disk upgrade
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Computer
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Disconnecting from the desktop
What to bring to long meetings
Moving around
Preparing the computer
What to bring to short meetings
Special considerations
Taking the computer home
What to bring with you
Setting up a home office
Traveling with the computer
Traveling internationally with the computer
Software
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System software
Easy Button
Mail Detector
Navigating the Bios Setup Utility
Bios Setup Utility
Main
Parameter Description
System Devices
System Devices
Security
Security
May consist of up to eight alphanumeric characters A-Z, a-z
Setting a password
Changing a password
Removing a password
Others
Others screen contains various parameter settings
Boot
Boot
Exit
Exit
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Troubleshooting
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Image is not full-screen
Frequently-asked questions
Nothing appears on the screen
Keyboard does not respond
Floppy drive cannot access a diskette
No audio from the computer
External microphone does not work
Printer does not work
CD or DVD drive cannot access a disc
Want to set up my location to use the internal modem
Charged?
Error Messages Corrective Action
Error messages
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Specifications
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Display and video
Microprocessor
Memory
Data storage
Ports
Weight and dimensions
Audio
Keyboard and pointing device
Options
Power
Environment
Operating system
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Appendix B
This appendix lists the general notices for your computer
Use conditions
FCC notice
CTR
Modem notices
Remarque ¶ l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens
Important safety instructions
Laser compliance statement
Year 2000 compliance statement
Lithium battery statement
Macrovision copyright protection notice
LCD pixel statement
Index
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