Acer a-550 Series manual Display, Video performance, Simultaneous display

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Display

The large graphics display offers excellent viewing, display quality and desktop-performance graphics. The computer supports a Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) displaying up to 16.7 million colors at 1400x1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array Plus (SXGA+) resolution (for models with a 15.0-inch display) or 1024x768 eXtended Graphics Array (XGA) resolution (for models with a 14.1-inch display).

Video performance

Video memory is adjustable via the BIOS Setup Utility. The system sets aside a portion of main memory for video. For more details on how to configure this setting, see “System Devices” on page 67.

Simultaneous display

The computer’s large display and multimedia capabilities are great for giving presentations. If you prefer, you can also connect an external monitor when giving presentations. This computer supports simultaneous LCD and CRT display. Simultaneous display allows you to control the presentation from your computer and at the same time face your audience. You can also connect other output display devices such as an LCD projector or a television for large-audience presentations.

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Contents TravelMate α-550 series TMa550.book Page ii Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM First things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerCleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packTMa550.book Page vi Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM Contents Moving with your computer Peripherals and optionsTroubleshooting 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 Front view Tour of your computerDescription Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Performance FeaturesMultimedia ConnectivityExpansion Display Video performanceSimultaneous display Function Icon Description IndicatorsTMa550.book Page 13 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM TMa550.book Page 14 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM Special keys KeyboardLock keys Lock Key DescriptionEmbedded keypad Desired Access Num lock On Pad lock OnKey Description Windows keysHotKey Function Description HotkeysKeyboard ergonomics Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction 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 Battery pack characteristics Battery packInstalling and removing the battery pack Using a battery pack for the first timeOperating on battery power Checking the battery level Charging the batteryOptimizing battery life Using the Windows battery meterBattery-low warning Situation Recommended Action Power management Options TMa550.book Page 38 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM External display devices Using simultaneous displayExternal monitor External display with s-video inputExternal keyboard External input devicesExternal keypad External pointing devicePrinter Audio devices Expansion devices PC Card slotsInserting a card Ejecting a card Disconnecting USB devicesIeee Disconnecting Ieee 1394 devicesBattery 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 Preparing the computer Moving aroundWhat to bring to short meetings 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 Navigating the Bios Setup Utility Bios Setup UtilityMain Parameter Description System Devices System DevicesSecurity SecurityMay consist of up to eight alphanumeric characters A-Z, a-z Setting a passwordChanging a password Removing a passwordOthers Others screen contains various parameter settingsBoot 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 No audio from the computer Floppy drive cannot access a disketteExternal microphone does not work 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 Corrective Action Error messagesTMa550.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 Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and videoAudio Weight and dimensionsKeyboard and pointing device PortsEnvironment PowerOperating system OptionsTMa550.book Page 90 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Use conditions FCC noticeModem notices Remarque ¶ l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensCTR Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Year 2000 compliance statement Lithium battery statementMacrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementIndex TMa550.book Page 100 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM Password 102