Acer 330 Series manual

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then release it to turn on the power. The POST (Power On Self-Test) routine executes and Windows begins loading.

Note: To turn off the power, press the power switch for more than four seconds. If you are using Windows, we recommend that you use the Shut Down command to turn off the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up.

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Acer 330 Series manual

Contents

User’s Guide TravelMate 330 SeriesPage Table of Contents Operating on Battery Power Moving with your Computer Appendix a Specifications Vii FCC Notice Modem Notices Use ConditionsRemarque 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 Accessing Online Help Getting Help OnlineGetting Online Xvii Support Information Care and Maintenance Taking Care of Your ComputerTaking Care of your AC Adapter Taking Care of your Battery Pack Cleaning and ServicingXix Xx Preface Chapter Page Connectivity FeaturesPerformance Multimedia Expansion Human-centric Design and Ergonomics Simultaneous Display Power ManagementDisplay Video Performance Opening and Closing the Display Icon Function Description Power Indicators Lock Key Description KeyboardSpecial Keys Lock Keys Embedded Numeric Keypad Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Windows Keys Hot 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 EasyLink Combo Drive Connecting and Disconnecting the EasyLink Combo DriveStorage Hard Disk Ejecting a Floppy Disk Ejecting Media Playing DVD Movies Ejecting the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM TrayRegion Code Country or Region Ports Left PortPort 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 Adjusting the Volume Enabling the 3D Effect FeatureAudio Page Passwords Securing your ComputerSecurity Notch Setting a Password Chapter Getting Familiar with your Computer Operating on Battery Power Page Battery Pack Battery Pack CharacteristicsUsing a Battery Pack for the First Time Replacing the Battery Pack Charging the Battery Rapid modeCharging Modes Charge-in-use mode Checking the Battery LevelOptimizing Battery Life Using the Windows Battery Meter Battery-low Warning Situation Recommended Action Situation Power Management Power Management ModesDisplay Standby Mode Hard Disk Standby Mode 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 Pointing Device External PS/2 MouseExternal Serial Mouse External USB Mouse External Keyboard and Keypad Audio Devices PC Cards USB Devices Additional Power Packs Miscellaneous OptionsCables FileTransfer Cable Key Component Upgrades Memory UpgradeInstalling Memory Hard Disk Upgrade Installing a Replacement Hard Disk Moving with your Computer Page Disconnecting from the Desktop What To Bring to Long Meetings Moving AroundPreparing the Computer What To Bring to Short Meetings Taking the Computer Home What To Bring with YouSpecial 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 Remove MinimizeExit 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 Frequently-Asked Questions 105Nothing appears on the screen No audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screen Infrared port does not work 107 Keyboard does not respondSerial mouse does not work Printer 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 Data Storage 119Microprocessor Memory Ports Weight and DimensionsTemperature Keyboard and Pointing Device System Battery Pack121 Humidity non-condensing Appendix a Specifications 123 Index 124 Post 125 126