Acer TravelMate 360 manual Launch Manager and 802.11b Wireless LAN

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54	2 C ustomizing your c omputer

Launch Manager and 802.11b Wireless LAN

By defa ult, the 802.11b wireless LAN is set to “Alwa ys On”. You c a n

ma nua lly switc h off the 802.11b wireless LAN by pressing the button. Ma nua lly turning off 802.11b wireless LAN does not c ha nge this defa ult setting whic h is re -ena bled when you resta rt your

c omputer. You ha ve to use the La unc h Ma na ger to set it to “Alwa ys Off”, so tha t when you turn on your c omputer, 802.11b wireless LAN will be off.

In Windows 2000, only the a dministra tor c a n c ha nge the setting in the

La unc h Ma na ger. For a ll other users, press the

button, then wa it

for the following dia log box to displa y.

Rea d this note a nd c lic k on OK.

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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 Display FeaturesPerformance MultimediaExpansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design and ergonomics 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 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 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 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 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 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 Data storage MicroprocessorMemory Display and videoPorts Weight and dimensionsTemperature 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