Navigating the Bios Utility | Acer 250, 240 specs

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BIOS Utility

The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (basic input/ouput system).

Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it.

To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during the POST (power-on self- test) while the TravelMate logo is being displayed.

Navigating the BIOS Utility

These are the menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot and Exit.

To enter a menu, highlight the item using the ← → keys.

Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions:

•Press the cursor up/down keys (↑↓) to select item.

•Press the -/+ to change the value of a parameter.

•Press Enter to go to sub-menu.

•Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to return to the main menu

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Acer 250, 240 manual Navigating the Bios Utility

Contents

TravelMate 240/250 series User’s guide Page Your guides First things first Taking care of your computer Basic care and tips for using your computerTurning your computer on and off Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing English Customizing my computer Getting to know your TravelMate Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computer TravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront view Getting to know your TravelMate Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Performance FeaturesDisplay Multimedia Expansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design and ergonomics Icon Function Description Indicators Icon Description Indicators in Cover Special keys Using the keyboardLock keys Lock key Description Embedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Key Description Windows keys Hot key Icon Function Description Hot keys English Euro symbol Launch Keys Description Default application Touchpad basics Touchpad Function Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Hard disk StorageOptical drive Ejecting the CD or DVD tray Region Code Country or Region Playing DVD movies Ejecting a diskette Floppy drive Audio Power management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computer What 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 internationally with the computer Traveling with the computer Special considerations Securing your computer Using a computer security lockSetting a password Setting passwords Removing a passwordChanging a password English Computer Page Modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Universal Serial Bus Network Ejecting a PC Card PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Memory upgrade Upgrade options Installing memory English Click on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager Using system utilities Launch Manager Navigating the Bios Utility Bios Utility Parameter Description Information Main VGA Bios Table below describes the parameters in the screen Advanced Primary Master Secondary Master Device Configuration PCI IRQ Routing Security Setting the Boot drive sequence Boot This menu contains the exit options Exit Computer Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questions No audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screen CD or DVD drive cannot access a disc Floppy drive cannot access a disketteKeyboard does not respond Serial mouse does not work Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW English Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and video Power Weight and dimensionsPorts Environment Options English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC notice Modem notices Important safety instructionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens TBR English Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement LCD pixel statement Year 2000 compliance statement Regulatory Information Tick noticeRegulatory information for 802.11b Wlan Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation English Euro ===NT, ===NU Index DVD ===SN CD ===SN Using ===OM-===ON Index