Acer a-550 Series manual TMa550.book Page 100 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM

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E

emergency eject slot	5
error messages 81
Ethernet connection	25

F

FAQ. See frequently-asked questions floppy drive 24

troubleshooting 78 frequently-asked questions 77 front view 3

G

guide iii

H

hard disk 24 upgrading 49

help iii hotkeys 18

I

IEEE 1394 connecting 45

K

keyboard	15
connecting externally				40
embedded numeric keypad 16
hotkeys		18
lock keys		15
troubleshooting			78
Windows keys			17
keylock	7
keypad
connecting externally				40

L

launch keys 22 left view 5

M

memory compartment 8 installing 47– 48 upgrade slot 8 upgrading 47

messages error 81

microphone

troubleshooting	78
modem 25
setting location	79
monitor
connecting 39
mouse

connecting externally 40

N notice

DVD copyright protection 98 year 2000 compliance 97

num lock 15

on indicator 12 numeric keypad

embedded 16

O

optical drive	24
options
hard disk upgrade		49
memory upgrade		47
PC Cards	43
spare AC adapter		46
spare battery 46

P

pad lock 15 palm rest 19 parallel port

setting in BIOS Utility 67 password 27

changing 70 removing 70 setting 69

PC Card ejecting 44 inserting 43

ports

AC adapter 6 external display 7 IEEE 1394 7 microphone 6 modem jack 7 network jack 7 parallel 7

PS/2 6 speaker/headphone 6 USB 6

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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 computerSoftware TroubleshootingAppendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index 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 Simultaneous display DisplayVideo performance 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 Fax/data modem Connectivity optionsEthernet and LAN Audio Adjusting the volumeUsing the Audio DJ feature Security notch PasswordsSecuring your computer 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 Inserting a card Expansion devicesPC Card slots Disconnecting USB devices Ejecting a cardDisconnecting Ieee 1394 devices IeeeAC adapter Battery packMiscellaneous options Installing memory Key component upgradesMemory upgrade 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 meetingsSpecial considerations Taking the computer homeWhat to bring with you 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 Image is not full-screen Frequently-asked questionsNothing appears on the screen External microphone does not work Floppy drive cannot access a disketteNo audio from the computer Keyboard does not respondPrinter does not work CD or DVD drive cannot access a discWant to set up my location to use the internal modem 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 PortsOperating system PowerEnvironment OptionsTMa550.book Page 90 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices for your computer FCC notice Use conditionsCTR Modem noticesRemarque ¶ l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens 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