Acer TravelMate 360 Securing your computer, Using a computer security lock, Using the SmartCard

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34	1 G etting to know your Tra velMa te

Securing your computer

Yourc omputeris a va lua ble investment tha t you need to ta ke c a re of. Lea rn how to protec t a nd ta ke c a re of your c omputer.

Sec urity fea tures inc lude ha rdwa re a nd softwa re loc ks — a sec urity notc h, sma rt c a rd a nd pa sswords.

Using a computer security lock

A sec urity keyloc k notc h loc a ted on the right pa nel of the c omputer lets you c onnec t a Kensington-c ompa tible key-ba sed c omputer sec urity loc k. Some keyless models a re a lso a va ila ble .

Wra pa c omputersec urityloc kc a blea rounda nimmova bleobjec tsuc h a s a ta ble or loc ked dra wer ha ndle . Insert the loc k into the notc h a nd turn the key to sec ure the loc k.

Using the SmartCard

This softwa re inc ludes the following c omponents: Pla tinumPAS™,

Pla tinumSec ure ™ a nd Pla tinumKey™. Together, they provide you with multiple levels of sec urity.

•Pla tinumPAS implements the first sec urity mea sure a t the BIOS level a nd runs during the BIOS routine c hec k when a c omputer is powered up or rebooting. If no Sma rtC a rd or Emergenc y C a rd is detec ted, the c omputerwillstop booting up to prevent a ny illega l a c c ess to the system.

•Pla tinumSec ureenha nc esthesec urelogonproc edureforWindows

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Contents TravelMate 360 series Page First things first Your guidesBasic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterTaking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingContents Troubleshooting your computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexTravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front viewDescription Etting to know your Tra velMa te Left view Right view Rear viewDescription Bottom view Display FeaturesPerformance MultimediaConnectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsExpansion Indicators Icon Function DescriptionNum Loc k Lights when Num Loc k is a c tiva ted Lock keys Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock key DescriptionDesired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Hot keysKey Description Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Lic k on Start, Settings, Control PanelLaunch Keys Launch key Default application Email checking functionEtting to know your Tra velMa te Touchpad Touchpad basicsBa r of Windows a pplic a tions Function Left button Right Center Tap Button ButtonsHard disk Connecting and disconnecting the EasyLink combo driveStorage EasyLink combo driveEtting to know your Tra velMa te Ejecting the optical drive tray Using softwareEjecting a floppy disk Playing DVD moviesRegion code Country or region Adjusting the volume AudioBasic power management Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Preparing the computerTaking the computer home What to bring to short meetingsWhat to bring to long meetings Setting up a home office What to bring with you Special considerations Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computerWhat to bring with you Using a computer security lock Using the SmartCardSecuring your computer Page Registering your smart card Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure Options Change Password SmartCard ManagerEncrypt/Decrypt Running PlatinumKey Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Etting to know your Tra velMa te Computer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Fast infraredUniversal Serial Bus PC Card slotsInserting a PC Card Ejecting a PC CardInstalling memory Upgrade optionsMemory upgrade Port expansion devicesUstomizing your c omputer Launch Manager Lic k on Start, Programs, then Notebook ManagerLaunch Manager and 802.11b Wireless LAN Bios Utility Ustomizing your c omputer Troubleshooting your Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computerWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Keyboard does not respondInfrared port does not work Troubleshooting your c omputer Troubleshooting tips Error messages Error Messages Corrective ActionError Messages Corrective Action Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call Page Troubleshooting your c omputer Specifications Page Data storage MicroprocessorMemory Display and videoPorts Weight and dimensionsTemperature Humidity non-condensingBattery pack AC adapterOptions Appendix a Spec ific a tions Appendix B This a ppendix lists the genera l notic es of your c omputer FCC notice Use conditionsModem notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensCTR Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement Year 2000 compliance statement98-32 Macrovision copyright protection notice Index Messa ges error