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Acer 330 Series manual External Pointing Device, External PS/2 Mouse, External Serial Mouse

Models: 330 Series

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Peripherals and Options

External Pointing Device

This computer accepts a PS/2-compatible, serial or USB mouse or similar pointing device.

Note: When using an external mouse, you may choose to disable the internal touchpad by pressing Fn-F7.

External PS/2 Mouse

The built-in touchpad works alternately with an external PS/2 mouse which is hot-pluggable. To use a PS/2-compatible mouse, simply plug it into the PS/2 port.

External Serial Mouse

If you use a serial mouse, plug it into the serial port. Then use the Add New Hardware tool in the Windows Control Panel to enable the serial mouse.

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Acer 330 Series manual External Pointing Device, External PS/2 Mouse, External Serial Mouse

Contents

TravelMate 330 Series User’s GuidePage Table of Contents Operating on Battery Power Moving with your Computer Appendix a Specifications FCC Notice ViiModem Notices Use ConditionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Important Safety Instructions CTRYear 2000 Compliance Statement Laser Compliance Statement Lithium Battery Statement Macrovision Copyright Protection NoticePreface XiiiConnecting the Computer Page Accessing Online Help Getting Help OnlineGetting Online Support Information XviiCare 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 Features PerformanceMultimedia ConnectivityHuman-centric Design and Ergonomics ExpansionPower Management DisplayVideo Performance Simultaneous DisplayOpening and Closing the Display Indicators Icon Function Description PowerKeyboard Special KeysLock Keys Lock Key DescriptionDesired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded Numeric KeypadWindows Keys Hot KeysKey Description Hot Key Icon Function Description Computer in Sleep mode. SeeEuro Symbol Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Keyboard Ergonomics Touchpad Touchpad BasicsFunction Left Right Center Tap Butto Button Buttons Customizing the Center Button Connecting and Disconnecting the EasyLink Combo Drive StorageHard Disk EasyLink Combo DriveEjecting Media Ejecting a Floppy DiskPlaying DVD Movies Ejecting the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM TrayRegion Code Country or Region Ports Left PortPort Connects to Rear Ports Icon Port Connects toFax/Data Modem Fast InfraredUniversal Serial Bus Right Ports PC Card SlotInserting a Card Ejecting 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 Checking the Battery Level Optimizing Battery LifeUsing the Windows Battery Meter Charge-in-use modeBattery-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 Power Management Advanced Configuration and Power InterfacePeripherals and Options Page Setting Up Dual Display External MonitorChapter 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 Moving Around Preparing the ComputerWhat To Bring to Short Meetings What To Bring to Long MeetingsTaking 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 Accessing the Sleep Manager Sleep ManagerClick on Start, Programs, Sleep Manage Sleep Manager Functions CreatePage Remove MinimizeExit Click on Start, Programs, Notebook Manage Information Viewer CPUPost Boot Sequence There are items in this screen includePassword Setting the Power-On Password Setting the Setup PasswordPower Management Setting Advanced Features Display Device Bios Utility Using the Bios UtilitySystem Information Following table describes the information in this sub-menu Parameter Description FormatBasic System Settings Indentifier of your computerStartup Configuration Parameter Description OptionsSetting the Boot Drive Sequence Enabled orOnboard Devices Configuration System Security Parameter DescriptionSetu When set, this password protects Removing a Password Changing a PasswordDisabled or time 101 HhmmssLoad Default Settings Troubleshooting Page Frequently-Asked Questions 105Nothing appears on the screen Image is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computer107 Keyboard does not respond Serial mouse does not workPrinter does not work Infrared port does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem 109 Troubleshooting Tips Using PC-Doctor111 Online Services Before you call113 Error Messages Error Messages Corrective Action115 Error Messages Corrective Action Appendix a Page 119 MicroprocessorMemory Data StorageWeight and Dimensions TemperatureKeyboard and Pointing Device PortsBattery Pack 121Humidity non-condensing SystemAppendix a Specifications Index 123124 125 Post126