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Windows keys 10 keyboard ergonomics 14 keypad

connecting externally 54

L

LEDs 7

M

media access

on indicator 7 memory

installing 60–61upgrading 60

messages error 114

modem 23 monitor

connecting 49 mouse

connecting externally 52 troubleshooting 107

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Notebook Manager 81–89Boot Sequence 84 Display Device 89 hot key 11 Information Viewer 82 Password 85

POST 83

Power Management 87 starting 81

notice

copyright protection xii year 2000 compliance x

num lock 8

on indicator 7 numeric keypad

embedded 9 num lock 9

O

online services 112 options

cables 58

hard disk upgrade 61 memory upgrade 60

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PC Cards 56

spare AC adapter 58 spare battery 58

P

palm rest 14 parallel port

setting in BIOS Utility 97 password 30

changing in Setup Utility 99 removing in Setup Utility 99 setting in Notebook Manager 86–

87

setting in Setup Utility 98 types 30

PC Card 25 ejecting 26 inserting 26

ports 21 left 21 rear 22 right 25

power

managing in BIOS Utility 100 managing in Notebook Manager 87 turning on xiv

power management 42 ACPI 46 advanced 46

power management modes display standby mode 42 hard disk standby mode 43 Hibernation mode 44–45sleep mode (ACPI) 45 Standby mode 43–44

printer connecting 51 troubleshooting 107

problems 105 CD-ROM 106 display 105, 106 infrared 107 keyboard 107 printer 107 serial mouse 107 Sleep Manager 108

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Contents

User’s Guide TravelMate 330 SeriesPage Table of Contents Operating on Battery Power Moving with your Computer Appendix a Specifications Vii FCC Notice Use Conditions Modem NoticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens CTR Important Safety Instructions Year 2000 Compliance Statement Laser Compliance Statement Macrovision Copyright Protection Notice Lithium Battery Statement Xiii Preface Connecting the Computer Page Getting Help Online Accessing Online HelpGetting Online Xvii Support Information 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 Performance FeaturesMultimedia Connectivity Expansion Human-centric Design and Ergonomics Display Power ManagementVideo Performance Simultaneous Display Opening and Closing the Display Icon Function Description Power Indicators Special Keys KeyboardLock Keys Lock Key Description Embedded Numeric Keypad Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Hot Keys Windows KeysKey Description Computer in Sleep mode. See Hot Key Icon Function Description Euro Symbol Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Keyboard Ergonomics Touchpad Basics Touchpad Function Left Right Center Tap Butto Button Buttons Customizing the Center Button Storage Connecting and Disconnecting the EasyLink Combo DriveHard Disk EasyLink Combo Drive Ejecting a Floppy Disk Ejecting Media Ejecting the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Tray Playing DVD MoviesRegion Code Country or Region Left Port PortsPort Connects to Icon Port Connects to Rear Ports Fast Infrared Fax/Data Modem Universal Serial Bus PC Card Slot Right Ports Ejecting a Card Inserting 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 Optimizing Battery Life Checking the Battery LevelUsing 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 Configuration and Power Interface Advanced Power Management Peripherals and Options Page External Monitor Setting Up Dual Display 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 Preparing the Computer Moving AroundWhat 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 Sleep Manager Accessing the Sleep Manager Click on Start, Programs, Sleep Manage Create Sleep Manager FunctionsPage Minimize RemoveExit Click on Start, Programs, Notebook Manage CPU Information Viewer Post There are items in this screen include Boot Sequence Password Setting the Setup Password Setting the Power-On Password Power Management Setting Advanced Features Display Device Using the Bios Utility Bios Utility System Information Parameter Description Format Following table describes the information in this sub-menu Indentifier of your computer Basic System Settings Parameter Description Options Startup Configuration Enabled or Setting the Boot Drive Sequence Onboard Devices Configuration Parameter Description System Security Setu When set, this password protects Changing a Password Removing a Password Disabled or time Hhmmss 101 Load Default Settings Troubleshooting Page 105 Frequently-Asked QuestionsNothing appears on the screen No audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screen Serial mouse does not work 107 Keyboard does not respondPrinter does not work Infrared port does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem 109 Using PC-Doctor Troubleshooting Tips 111 Before you call Online Services 113 Error Messages Corrective Action Error Messages 115 Error Messages Corrective Action Appendix a Page Microprocessor 119Memory Data Storage Temperature Weight and DimensionsKeyboard and Pointing Device Ports 121 Battery PackHumidity non-condensing System Appendix a Specifications 123 Index 124 Post 125 126