Navigating the Bios Utility | Acer 280 Series, 230 Series guide

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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

Note: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen.

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Acer 280 Series, 230 Series manual Navigating the Bios Utility

Contents

TravelMate 230/280 series Page First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingTaking care of your AC adapter Page Contents Troubleshooting my computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index TravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front viewDescription Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Memory Houses the computers main memory Compartment Display FeaturesPerformance Multimedia Human-centric design and ergonomics Expansion Indicators Icon Function Description Understanding the icons No. Description Lock keys Using the keyboardSpecial 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 Keys Description Default application Touchpad Touchpad basics Function Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Optical drive StorageHard disk Ejecting the CD or DVD tray Playing DVD movies Region Code Country or Region Floppy drive Ejecting a diskette Adjusting the volume Audio Power management Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate 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 Setting a passwordSecuring your computer Removing a password Changing a passwordSetting passwords Getting to know your TravelMate My computer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsModem Network Universal Serial Bus PC Card slot Inserting a PC CardEjecting a PC Card Upgrade options Memory upgrade Installing memory Page Using system utilities Launch Manager Bios Utility Navigating the Bios Utility Information Parameter Description Main LAN Advanced Primary Master Secondary Master Device Configuration PCI IRQ Routing Security Boot Setting the Boot drive sequence Exit This menu contains the exit options Customizing my computer My computer Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screen Image is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computer Keyboard does not respond Floppy drive cannot access a disketteCD or DVD drive cannot access a disc Serial mouse does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Error messages Error Messages Corrective Action Setup to reconfigure the system Device Error Messages Corrective Action Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call Troubleshooting my computer Specifications Page Data storage MicroprocessorMemory Display and video Ports Weight and dimensionsPower Environment Options Appendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer FCC notice Use conditions Modem notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensTBR Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement Varning Macrovision copyright protection notice Year 2000 compliance statementLCD pixel statement Tick notice Index CD-ROM ===SO