Acer a-550 Series manual Expansion devices, PC Card slots, Inserting a card

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Expansion devices

PC Card slots

The computer has built-in CardBus PC Card slots that can accommodate one type III or two type II/I PC Cards. Please consult your dealer for PC Card options available that you can purchase for your computer.

The PC Card slots found on the right of the computer accepts credit- card-sized cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer.

PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs. Popular type II cards include flash memory, SRAM, fax/data modem, LAN and SCSI cards. CardBus improves on the 16-bit PC Card technology by expanding the data path to 32 bits.

Note: Refer to your card’s manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions.

Inserting a card

Note: Insert a type III PC Card in the lower slot.

Insert the card into the appropriate slot and make the proper connections (e.g., cable), if necessary. See your card manual for details.

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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 optionsSoftware 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 Front view Tour of your computerDescription Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Performance FeaturesMultimedia ConnectivityExpansion Simultaneous display DisplayVideo performance 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 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 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 input External keyboard External input devices External keypad External pointing devicePrinter Audio devices Inserting a card Expansion devicesPC Card slots Ejecting a card Disconnecting USB devicesIeee Disconnecting Ieee 1394 devicesAC 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 Preparing the computer Moving aroundWhat to bring to short meetings 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 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 Image is not full-screen Frequently-asked questionsNothing appears on the screen No audio from the computer Floppy drive cannot access a disketteExternal microphone does not work 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 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 noticeCTR Modem noticesRemarque ¶ l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens 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