Troubleshooting tips | Acer 100 Series specification

62	3 Troubleshooting your computer

Troubleshooting tips

This notebook computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems.

•If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see “Error messages” on page 63.

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Acer 100 Series manual Troubleshooting tips

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 battery pack Taking care of your computerTaking care of your AC adapter Cleaning and servicing Contents Troubleshooting your computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index TravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front viewDescription 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 Features PerformanceDisplay Multimedia Human-centric design and ergonomics Expansion Indicators Icon Function DescriptionPage Using the keyboard Special keysLock keys Lock key Description Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Hot 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 Storage Hard diskOptical drive Playing DVD movies Optimizing the DVD movie playback Region code Country or region Adjusting the volume Audio Power management Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your TravelMateMoving around Preparing the computer Taking 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 with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer Special considerations Using a computer security lock Using the Smart CardSecuring your computer Page Registering your Smart Card Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure Options Change Password Smart Card ManagerEncrypt/Decrypt Running PlatinumKey Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Computer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Fast infrared Universal Serial Bus Connecting your optical drive Ieee PC Card slots Inserting a PC CardEjecting a PC Card Upgrade options Memory upgradeInstalling 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 Image is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computerKeyboard does not respond 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 Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call Troubleshooting your computer Specifications Page Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and video Weight and dimensions PortsEnvironment System Power Options Appendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer FCC notice Use conditions Important safety instructions Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens CTRPage Lithium battery statement Laser compliance statement Year 2000 compliance statement Varning Macrovision copyright protection notice Tick notice Index CD-ROM