Acer TravelMate 360 manual Keyboard does not respond, Infrared port does not work

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The keyboard does not respond.

Try a tta c hing a n externa l keyboa rd to the PS/ 2 c onnec tor on the c omputer’s rea r. If it works, c onta c t your dea ler or a n a uthorized servic e c enter a s the interna l keyboa rd c a ble ma y be loose .

I prefer using an external keyboard and mouse, but both have PS/2 connectors and there is only one PS/2 port on the computer.

To c onnec ttwo PS/ 2-type devic es to the c omputer, you need to use a n optiona l PS/ 2 Y-bridge c onnec tor.

The infrared port does not work.

C hec k the following:

Ma ke sure tha t the infra red ports of the two devic es a re fa c ing ea c h other (+/ - 15 degrees) a ma ximum of 1 meter a pa rt.

Ma ke sure tha t there is a c lea r pa th between the two infra red ports. Nothing should be bloc king the ports.

Ma ke sure tha t you ha ve the a ppropria te softwa re running on both devic es (for file tra nsfers) or tha t you ha ve the a ppropria te drivers (for printing to a n infra red printer).

During the POST, press F2 to a c c ess the BIOS Utility a nd verify tha t the infra red port is ena bled.

Ma ke sure tha t both devic es a re IrDA-c omplia nt.

I want to set up my location to use the internal modem.

To properly use your c ommunic a tions softwa re (e .g., HyperTermina l), you need to set up your loc a tion:

1C lic k on Start, Settings, Control Panel.

2Double -c lic k on Modems.

3C lic k on Dialing Properties a nd begin setting up your loc a tion. Refer to the Windows ma nua l.

I get a “Not Enough Space for Allocation” error message from the Sleep Manager program.

This is a n error messa ge tha t ma y a ppea r when Sleep Ma na ger is

c rea ting the Hiberna tion file . There a re severa l different rea sons tha t ma y c a use this error:

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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 Performance FeaturesDisplay MultimediaConnectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsExpansion 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 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 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 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 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 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-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 Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and videoTemperature Weight and dimensionsPorts 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 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