Acer TravelMate 360 manual Bios Utility

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BIOS Utility

The BIOS Utility is a ha rdwa re c onfigura tion progra m built into your c omputer’s BIOS (ba sic input/ ouput system).

Yourc omputeris a lrea dy properly c onfigured a nd optimized, a nd you do not need to run this utility. However, if you enc ounter

c onfigura tion problems, you ma y need to run it.

To a c tiva te the BIOS Utility, press F2 during the POST (power-on self- test) while the Tra velMa te logo is being displa yed. See your online guide for more informa tion.

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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 TravelMate tour Front viewDescription Etting to know your Tra velMa te Left view Rear view Right viewDescription Bottom view Multimedia FeaturesPerformance DisplayConnectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsExpansion Icon Function Description IndicatorsNum Loc k Lights when Num Loc k is a c tiva ted Lock key Description Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock keysEmbedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offWindows keys Hot 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 tionsEasyLink combo drive Connecting and disconnecting the EasyLink combo driveStorage Hard diskEtting to know your Tra velMa te Playing DVD movies Using softwareEjecting a floppy disk Ejecting the optical drive trayRegion code Country or region Audio Adjusting the volumeBasic power management Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Moving aroundTaking 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 internationally with the computer Traveling 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 Fast infrared Built-in network featurePC Card slots Universal Serial BusEjecting a PC Card Inserting a PC CardPort expansion devices Upgrade optionsMemory upgrade Installing memory Ustomizing 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-screenWant 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 Corrective Action Error messagesError Messages Corrective Action Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call Page Troubleshooting your c omputer Specifications Page Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storageHumidity non-condensing Weight and dimensionsTemperature PortsBattery pack AC adapterOptions Appendix a Spec ific a tions Appendix B This a ppendix lists the genera l notic es of your c omputer Use conditions FCC noticeModem 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