Acer TravelMate 360 manual Running PlatinumKey

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Running PlatinumKey

Pla tinumKey provides one -c lic k logon to a ll pa ssword-required websites. With its unique Sma rtC a rd c a c hing tec hnology, you c a n grea tly extend the limited c a rd memory size to unlimited use by storing your priva te da ta in a n enc rypted file either on the Sma rtC a rd, or on the 360 Degree Web sec ure website server.

Informa tion in Pla tinumKey, like the ones in My Info a nd C redit C a rds, c a n be tra nsferred to other a pplic a tions using the "dra g-a nd-drop" method: simply point the c ursor to the field c onta ining the informa tion, press a nd hold the left mouse button, then dra g the

c ursor to the a pplic a tion a nd drop the informa tion there .

Pla tinumKey a lso ma kes it c onvenient to c ha nge yourpa ssword. There is a lwa ys a PWD button a va ila ble, whic h is equiva lent to the C ha nge Pa ssword button in Pla tinumSec ure .

Follow these steps to use Pla tinumKey:

1Open your browser to c onnec t to the Internet.

2Double -c lic k on the Pla tinumKey ic on on your Windows desktop.

3Enter your Sma rtC a rd pa ssword a nd c lic k OK.

4If Pla tinumKey is being used for the very first time, it will a sk "Would you like to link to 360 Degree Web sec ure website server to ba c kup the informa tion on your Sma rtC a rd?"The defa ult

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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 Features PerformanceDisplay MultimediaConnectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsExpansion Indicators Icon Function DescriptionNum Loc k Lights when Num Loc k is a c tiva ted Using the keyboard Special keysLock 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 ButtonsConnecting and disconnecting the EasyLink combo drive StorageHard disk EasyLink combo driveEtting to know your Tra velMa te Using software Ejecting a floppy diskEjecting the optical drive tray Playing DVD moviesRegion code Country or region Adjusting the volume AudioBasic power management Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your TravelMateMoving around 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 youSpecial 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 CardUpgrade options Memory upgradeInstalling memory 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 Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and videoWeight and dimensions TemperaturePorts 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