Acer TravelMate 360 manual Using passwords

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a nswer is Yes, a nd it will ena ble you to store your informa tion (exc luding the C redit C a rds) on the 360 Degree Web sec ure website serverforba c kup purposes in c a se the c a rd is lost/ stolen. If you c hoose No, you will only be a ble to sa ve My Info, C redit C a rds a nd 5 Websites on your Sma rtC a rd.

5Log in to a website where you a re a lrea dy registered.

6Pla tinumKey a utoma tic a lly stores yourlogin da ta a nd a sks foryour c onfirma tion to a utoma tic a lly log you in the next time you a c c ess the site . C lic k Yes a nd c ontinue browsing.

7To c lose Pla tinumKey when you a re finished browsing, right-c lic k on the Pla tinumKey ic on on your Windows ta skba r a nd selec t C lose Pla tinumKey.

Pla tinumKey provides a list ofa llthe logon pa ges tha t you ha ve stored. To go direc tly to a ny site on the list either double -c lic k it or selec t it a nd c lic k the G o button. Also, you c a n c lic k the View button to view the selec ted website informa tion inc luding Web Na me, User Na me,

Pa ssword, a nd Web URL. Simila rly, type the first letter(s) of a site on the list, a nd the site will be sea rc hed a nd selec ted.

You c a n Edit a nd Delete the sites a s well a s other informa tion, a nd Sa ve or C a nc el the c ha nges you ma de, by selec ting the button c orresponding to ea c h c omma nd.

Using passwords

Three pa ssword types protec t your c omputer from una uthorized

a c c ess. Setting these pa sswords c rea tes severa l different levels of protec tion for your c omputer a nd da ta :

•Setup Pa ssword prevents una uthorized entry into the BIOS Utility. Onc e set, you must key-in this pa ssword to ga in a c c ess to the BIOS Utility. See “BIOS Utility” on pa ge 55 a nd your online guide for more deta ils.

•Power-On Pa ssword sec ures yourc omputera ga inst una uthorized use . C ombine the use ofthis pa ssword with pa ssword c hec kpoints on boot-up a nd resume from hiberna tion for ma ximum sec urity.

•Ha rd Disk Pa ssword protec ts your da ta by preventing

una uthorized a c c ess to your ha rd disk. Even if the ha rd disk is removed from the c omputer a nd moved to a nother c omputer, it c a nnot be a c c essed without the Ha rd Disk Pa ssword.

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Contents TravelMate 360 series Page Your guides First things firstTurning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerCleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packContents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting your computerTravelMate Page Front view TravelMate tourDescription Etting to know your Tra velMa te Left view Rear view Right viewDescription Bottom view Performance FeaturesDisplay MultimediaHuman-centric design and ergonomics ConnectivityExpansion Icon Function Description IndicatorsNum Loc k Lights when Num Loc k is a c tiva ted Special keys Using the keyboardLock keys Lock key DescriptionEmbedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offHot keys Windows keysKey Description Hot key Icon Function Description Lic k on Start, Settings, Control Panel Euro symbolLaunch Keys Email checking function Launch key Default applicationEtting to know your Tra velMa te Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Ba r of Windows a pplic a tionsStorage Connecting and disconnecting the EasyLink combo driveHard disk EasyLink combo driveEtting to know your Tra velMa te Ejecting a floppy disk Using softwareEjecting the optical drive tray Playing DVD moviesRegion code Country or region Audio Adjusting the volumeBasic power management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around 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 internationally with the computer Traveling 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 Fast infrared Built-in network featurePC Card slots Universal Serial BusEjecting a PC Card Inserting a PC CardMemory upgrade Upgrade optionsInstalling memory Port expansion devicesUstomizing your c omputer Lic k on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager Launch ManagerLaunch Manager and 802.11b Wireless LAN Bios Utility Ustomizing your c omputer Troubleshooting your Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screenKeyboard 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 Corrective Action Error messagesError Messages Corrective Action International Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Page Troubleshooting your c omputer Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and videoTemperature Weight and dimensionsPorts 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 Use conditions FCC noticeRemarque 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