Troubleshooting your computer | Acer 100 Series manual

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Launch Manager	54
BIOS Utility	56
3 Troubleshooting your computer	57
Frequently-asked questions	59
Troubleshooting tips	62
Error messages	63
Requesting service	65
International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW)	65
Before you call	65
Appendix A Specifications	67
Appendix B Notices	73
Index	81

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Acer 100 Series manual Troubleshooting your computer, Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index

Contents

TravelMate 100 series Page First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Connecting your computerPage Click on Start, Turn off Computer then click Turn Off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your AC adapter Cleaning and servicing Contents Troubleshooting your computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index TravelMate Page Front view TravelMate tourDescription Getting to know your TravelMate Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Description Using your computer in tablet mode Switching to tablet modePage Getting to know your TravelMate Switching to computer mode Display FeaturesPerformance Multimedia Human-centric design and ergonomics Expansion Indicators Icon Function DescriptionPage Lock keys Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock key Description Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypad Hot keys Windows keysKey Description Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Launch key Default application Launch Keys Email checking function Touchpad Touchpad basics Applications Function Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Optical drive StorageHard disk Playing DVD movies Optimizing the DVD movie playback Region code Country or region Adjusting the volume Audio Power management Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Preparing the computer What 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 with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer Special considerations Using the Smart Card Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Page Registering your Smart Card Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure Options Smart Card Manager Change PasswordEncrypt/Decrypt Running PlatinumKey Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Computer Page Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Fast infrared Universal Serial Bus Connecting your optical drive Ieee Inserting a PC Card PC Card slotsEjecting a PC Card Memory upgrade Upgrade optionsInstalling memory Page Launch Manager Click on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager Launch Manager and 802.11b Wireless LAN Bios Utility Troubleshooting your Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screen Keyboard does not respond Image is not full-screenNo audio is heard from the computer Infrared port does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Troubleshooting tips Error messages Error Messages Corrective Action Error Messages Corrective Action International Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Troubleshooting your computer Specifications Page Data storage MicroprocessorMemory Display and video Environment Weight and dimensionsPorts System Power Options Appendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer FCC notice Use conditions Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Important safety instructionsModem notices CTRPage Lithium battery statement Laser compliance statement Year 2000 compliance statement Varning Macrovision copyright protection notice Tick notice Index CD-ROM