Acer TravelMate 360 manual PlatinumSecure Options

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1 G etting to know your Tra velMa te

PlatinumSecure Options

C lic k on the PlatinumSecure Options button to open the Sma rtC a rd Options window. It provides grea t flexibility to meet the va rious priva c y protec tion needs of ma ny different users.

Disa ble Sma rtC a rd Authentic a tion

When Disable PlatinumPAS is selec ted, the Pla tinumPAS Preboot Authentic a tion System will be disa bled.

When Disable PlatinumSecure is selec ted, the Pla tinumSec ure Windows Logon Authentic a tion with the Sma rtC a rd will be disa bled, whic h mea ns tha t the protec tion of your PC a s well a s other options under System Lock Option a nd Password Option will be disa bled, too. The Sma rtC a rd pa ssword is required for this selec tion.

System Loc k Option

When Lock system when the SmartCard is not in use (defa ult) is selec ted, if the Sma rtC a rd is removed, the

Pla tinumSec ure sc reensa verc omes up a nd a c c ess to the system is loc ked. When Never lock the system after bootup is selec ted, there is no protec tion for the PC a fter boot up, a nd Pa ssword Option is disa bled.

Pa ssword Option

When Always enter password when the SmartCard is in use (defa ult) is selec ted, the pa ssword is required wheneveryou need to rega in a c c ess to the system while the Sma rtC a rd is inserted.

When Auto authenticate when SmartCard is in use is

selec ted, no pa ssword is required. All you need to do is insert the Sma rtC a rd.

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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 Front view TravelMate tourDescription Etting to know your Tra velMa te Left view Right view Rear viewDescription Bottom view Display FeaturesPerformance MultimediaHuman-centric design and ergonomics ConnectivityExpansion 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 keypadHot keys Windows 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 computerWhat to bring to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to long meetings What to bring with you Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computerWhat to bring with you Using the SmartCard Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Page Registering your smart card Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure Options SmartCard Manager Change PasswordEncrypt/Decrypt Running PlatinumKey Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Etting to know your Tra velMa te Computer Page Connectivity options Expanding through 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 computerKeyboard does not respond Want to set up my location to use the internal modemInfrared port does not work Troubleshooting your c omputer Troubleshooting tips Error messages Error Messages Corrective ActionError Messages Corrective Action International Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Page Troubleshooting your c omputer Specifications Page Data storage MicroprocessorMemory Display and videoPorts Weight and dimensionsTemperature Humidity non-condensingAC adapter Battery packOptions Appendix a Spec ific a tions Appendix B This a ppendix lists the genera l notic es of your c omputer FCC notice Use conditionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesCTR Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Year 2000 compliance statement Lithium battery statement98-32 Macrovision copyright protection notice Index Messa ges error