Acer TravelMate 360 manual Built-in network feature, Fast infrared

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48	2 C ustomizing your c omputer

Built-in network feature

The built-in network fea ture a llows you to c onnec t your c omputer to a n Ethernet-ba sed (10/ 100 Mbps) network.

To use the network fea ture, c onnec t a n Ethernet c a ble from the network ja c k on the rea r of the c omputer to a network ja c k or hub on your network.

Fast infrared

The c omputer’s fa st infra red (FIR) port a llows you to do wireless da ta tra nsfer with other IR-a wa re c omputers a nd periphera ls suc h a s infra red printers. The infra red port c a n tra nsfer da ta a t speeds of up to four mega bits per sec ond (Mbps) a t a dista nc e of up to one meter.

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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 Description TravelMate tourFront view Etting to know your Tra velMa te Left view Right view Rear viewDescription Bottom view Features PerformanceDisplay MultimediaExpansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design and ergonomics 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 keypadKey Description Windows keysHot keys 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 computerWhat to bring to long meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to short meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeWhat to bring with you Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computerWhat to bring with you Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing the SmartCard Page Registering your smart card Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure Options Encrypt/Decrypt Change PasswordSmartCard Manager Running PlatinumKey Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Etting to know your Tra velMa te Computer Page Fax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options 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 computerInfrared port does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemKeyboard does not respond Troubleshooting your c omputer Troubleshooting tips Error messages Error Messages Corrective ActionError Messages Corrective Action Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Page Troubleshooting your c omputer Specifications Page Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and videoWeight and dimensions TemperaturePorts Humidity non-condensingOptions Battery packAC adapter Appendix a Spec ific a tions Appendix B This a ppendix lists the genera l notic es of your c omputer FCC notice Use conditionsCTR Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement 98-32 Lithium battery statementYear 2000 compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Index Messa ges error