Acer 330 Series guide

This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer by yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.

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Acer 330 Series manual

Contents

TravelMate 330 Series User’s GuidePage Table of Contents Operating on Battery Power Moving with your Computer Appendix a Specifications FCC Notice Vii Use Conditions Modem NoticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Important Safety Instructions CTR Year 2000 Compliance Statement Laser Compliance Statement Lithium Battery Statement Macrovision Copyright Protection Notice Preface Xiii Connecting the Computer Page Getting Help Online Accessing Online HelpGetting Online Support Information Xvii Taking Care of Your Computer Care and MaintenanceTaking Care of your AC Adapter Cleaning and Servicing Taking Care of your Battery PackXix Xx Preface Chapter Page Features PerformanceMultimedia Connectivity Human-centric Design and Ergonomics Expansion Power Management DisplayVideo Performance Simultaneous Display Opening and Closing the Display Indicators Icon Function Description Power Keyboard Special KeysLock 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 Computer in Sleep mode. See Euro Symbol Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Keyboard Ergonomics Touchpad Touchpad Basics Function Left Right Center Tap Butto Button Buttons Customizing the Center Button Connecting and Disconnecting the EasyLink Combo Drive StorageHard Disk EasyLink Combo Drive Ejecting Media Ejecting a Floppy Disk Ejecting the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Tray Playing DVD MoviesRegion Code Country or Region Left Port PortsPort Connects to Rear Ports Icon Port Connects to Fax/Data Modem Fast Infrared Universal Serial Bus Right Ports PC Card Slot Inserting a Card Ejecting a CardPage Enabling the 3D Effect Feature Adjusting the VolumeAudio Page Securing your Computer PasswordsSecurity Notch Setting a Password Chapter Getting Familiar with your Computer Operating on Battery Power Page Battery Pack Characteristics Battery PackUsing a Battery Pack for the First Time Replacing the Battery Pack Rapid mode Charging the BatteryCharging Modes Checking the Battery Level Optimizing Battery LifeUsing the Windows Battery Meter Charge-in-use mode Battery-low Warning Situation Recommended Action Situation Power Management Modes Power ManagementDisplay Standby Mode Standby Mode Hard Disk Standby ModeAutomatic Dim Feature Hibernation Mode Sleep Mode Acpi Advanced Power Management Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Peripherals and Options Page Setting Up Dual Display External Monitor Chapter Peripherals and Options Printer External PS/2 Mouse External Pointing DeviceExternal Serial Mouse External USB Mouse External Keyboard and Keypad Audio Devices PC Cards USB Devices Miscellaneous Options Additional Power PacksCables FileTransfer Cable Memory Upgrade Key Component UpgradesInstalling Memory Hard Disk Upgrade Installing a Replacement Hard Disk Moving with your Computer Page Disconnecting from the Desktop Moving Around Preparing the ComputerWhat To Bring to Short Meetings What To Bring to Long Meetings What To Bring with You Taking the Computer HomeSpecial Considerations Setting Up a Home Office Traveling with the Computer Traveling Internationally with Computer Page Chapter Moving with your Computer Software Page Page Accessing the Sleep Manager Sleep Manager Click on Start, Programs, Sleep Manage Sleep Manager Functions CreatePage Minimize RemoveExit Click on Start, Programs, Notebook Manage Information Viewer CPU Post Boot Sequence There are items in this screen include Password Setting the Power-On Password Setting the Setup Password Power Management Setting Advanced Features Display Device Bios Utility Using the Bios Utility System Information Following table describes the information in this sub-menu Parameter Description Format Basic System Settings Indentifier of your computer Startup Configuration Parameter Description Options Setting the Boot Drive Sequence Enabled or Onboard Devices Configuration System Security Parameter Description Setu When set, this password protects Removing a Password Changing a Password Disabled or time 101 Hhmmss Load Default Settings Troubleshooting Page 105 Frequently-Asked QuestionsNothing appears on the screen Image is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computer 107 Keyboard does not respond Serial mouse does not workPrinter does not work Infrared port does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem 109 Troubleshooting Tips Using PC-Doctor 111 Online Services Before you call 113 Error Messages Error Messages Corrective Action 115 Error Messages Corrective Action Appendix a Page 119 MicroprocessorMemory Data Storage Weight and Dimensions TemperatureKeyboard and Pointing Device Ports Battery Pack 121Humidity non-condensing System Appendix a Specifications Index 123 124 125 Post 126