Acer a-550 Series manual Audio devices

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42	3 Peripherals and options

Audio devices

You can plug an external microphone into the microphone-in jack. Amplified speakers or headphones connect to the speaker/headphone- out jack. For the location of these ports, see “Right view” on page 6.

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Contents TravelMate α-550 series TMa550.book Page ii Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM Basic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides 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 computerAppendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index TroubleshootingSoftware 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 Features PerformanceMultimedia ConnectivityExpansion Video performance DisplaySimultaneous display Indicators Function Icon DescriptionTMa550.book Page 13 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM TMa550.book Page 14 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM Keyboard Special keysLock 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 Ethernet and LAN Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Using the Audio DJ feature Adjusting the volumeAudio Securing your computer PasswordsSecurity 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 Battery pack characteristicsInstalling and removing the battery pack Using a battery pack for the first timeOperating on battery power Charging the battery Checking the battery levelOptimizing 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 Using simultaneous display External display devices External monitor External display with s-video inputExternal input devices External keyboardExternal keypad External pointing devicePrinter Audio devices PC Card slots Expansion devicesInserting a card Disconnecting USB devices Ejecting a cardDisconnecting Ieee 1394 devices IeeeMiscellaneous options Battery packAC adapter Memory upgrade Key component upgradesInstalling 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 Moving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to short meetings What to bring to long meetingsWhat to bring with you Taking the computer homeSpecial 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 Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsImage is not full-screen Floppy drive cannot access a diskette No audio from the computerExternal microphone does not work Keyboard does not respondWant to set up my location to use the internal modem CD or DVD drive cannot access a discPrinter 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 Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and videoWeight and dimensions AudioKeyboard and pointing device PortsPower EnvironmentOperating system OptionsTMa550.book Page 90 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1057 AM Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices for your computer FCC notice Use conditionsRemarque ¶ l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesCTR 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