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startup 105 troubleshooting 104

PS/2 mouse connecting 52

PS/2 y-bridge cable connecting 58

Q

questions

multiple PS/2 devices 107

setting location for modem use 108

S

safety CD-ROM xi FCC notice vii

general instructions ix lithium battery xii modem notices viii

scroll lock 8 security

keylock 30 passwords 30

serial mouse connecting 52

serial port

setting in BIOS Utility 96 service

when to call xix Sleep Manager 76

troubleshooting 108 sleep mode 45 software

bundled 75 speakers

hot key 12 troubleshooting 106

specifications 119 Standby mode 43–44

entering 43 hot key 11 resuming from 44 signals 44 status indicator 7

status indicators 7 storage 18

AcerMedia Drive 18 floppy drive 18 hard disk 18

support information xvii

T

time

setting in Setup Utility 93 touchpad 15

hot key 12 using 15–16

travel

international flights 70 local trips 69

troubleshooting 104 tips 110

U

Universal Serial Bus 24

USB

connecting 57

USB. See Universal Serial Bus utility

BIOS 90–102

Notebook Manager 81–89

Sleep Manager 76

V

volume

hot keys 12

W

warranty

International Traveler’s Warranty

xvii

Windows keys 10

Image 146

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Contents

TravelMate 330 Series User’s GuidePage Table of Contents Operating on Battery Power Moving with your Computer Appendix a Specifications FCC Notice Vii Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem NoticesUse Conditions 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 Online Accessing Online HelpGetting Help Online Support Information Xvii Taking Care of your AC Adapter Care and MaintenanceTaking Care of Your Computer Xix Taking Care of your Battery PackCleaning and Servicing Xx Preface Chapter Page Multimedia FeaturesPerformance Connectivity Human-centric Design and Ergonomics Expansion Video Performance Power ManagementDisplay Simultaneous Display Opening and Closing the Display Indicators Icon Function Description Power Lock Keys KeyboardSpecial Keys Lock Key Description Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded Numeric Keypad Key Description Windows KeysHot Keys 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 Hard Disk Connecting and Disconnecting the EasyLink Combo DriveStorage EasyLink Combo Drive Ejecting Media Ejecting a Floppy Disk Region Code Country or Region Playing DVD MoviesEjecting the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Tray Port Connects to PortsLeft Port 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 Audio Adjusting the VolumeEnabling the 3D Effect Feature Page Security Notch PasswordsSecuring your Computer Setting a Password Chapter Getting Familiar with your Computer Operating on Battery Power Page Using a Battery Pack for the First Time Battery PackBattery Pack Characteristics Replacing the Battery Pack Charging Modes Charging the BatteryRapid mode Using the Windows Battery Meter Checking the Battery LevelOptimizing Battery Life Charge-in-use mode Battery-low Warning Situation Recommended Action Situation Display Standby Mode Power ManagementPower Management Modes Automatic Dim Feature Hard Disk Standby ModeStandby Mode 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 Serial Mouse External Pointing DeviceExternal PS/2 Mouse External USB Mouse External Keyboard and Keypad Audio Devices PC Cards USB Devices Cables Additional Power PacksMiscellaneous Options FileTransfer Cable Installing Memory Key Component UpgradesMemory Upgrade Hard Disk Upgrade Installing a Replacement Hard Disk Moving with your Computer Page Disconnecting from the Desktop What To Bring to Short Meetings Moving AroundPreparing the Computer What To Bring to Long Meetings Special Considerations Taking the Computer HomeWhat To Bring with You 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 Exit RemoveMinimize 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 Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-Asked Questions105 Image is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computer Printer does not work 107 Keyboard does not respondSerial mouse 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 Memory 119Microprocessor Data Storage Keyboard and Pointing Device Weight and DimensionsTemperature Ports Humidity non-condensing Battery Pack121 System Appendix a Specifications Index 123 124 125 Post 126