Index | Acer 340 Series specs

Index

Numerics

3D enhanced function enabling 27

A

AC adapter

caring for xvii connecting xiv

ACPI. See Advanced Configuration and Power Interface

Advanced Configuration and Power Inter- face 41

Advanced Power Management 41 APM. See Advanced Power Management audio 27

connecting externally 52 troubleshooting 102

B

battery
installing	xiii
battery pack
battery-low warning				39
caring for	xviii
characteristics		35
charging	37
charging indicator				7
charging modes			37
checking charge level 38
installing	36
low conditions			40
optimizing 38
removing	36
replacing	36
using the first time				35
BIOS Utility	88–	98
Basic System Settings sub-menu					91
Load Default Settings sub-menu					98
Onboard Devices Configuration sub-
	menu		93
Power Management sub-menu					97
starting	88
Startup Configuration sub-menu					92
System Information sub-menu					89

115

System Security sub-menu		95
boot display device
setting in BIOS Utility	92
boot drive sequence
setting in BIOS Utility	93
boot order
setting in Notebook Manager		82
brightness
hot keys 12
setting in Notebook Manager		87

C

caps lock 8
on indicator			7
care
AC adapter			xvii
battery pack			xviii
computer		xvii
CD-ROM
ejecting	18
ejecting manually 102
troubleshooting				102
charging
checking level				38
modes	37
cleaning
computer		xviii
computer
bringing to meetings					64
caring for		xvii
cleaning	xviii
connecting			xiii
disconnecting				63
display	5
features	3
indicators		7
information			80
keyboards			8
moving around				64
on indicator			7
performance			3
power management					41
security	29
setting up a home office						67
taking home			66
traveling internationally						69
traveling on local trips						68
troubleshooting				100
turning off			xv

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Acer 340 Series manual Index

Contents

TravelMate 340 series Page Contents Moving with your computer Peripherals and optionsSoftware Appendix a Specifications 109 Index 115 TroubleshootingPage Use conditions FCC notice Modem notices Important safety instructionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens CTRPage Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Year 2000 compliance statement Xii Preface Connecting the computerPage Getting help and support Accessing the online guideTurning off the computer Support information Accessing the user’s guide Taking care of your battery pack Care and maintenanceTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Cleaning and servicing Your computer Page Performance FeaturesMultimedia Connectivity Expansion Human-centric design and ergonomics Display Getting familiar with your computer Icon Function Description Indicators Special keys KeyboardLock keys Lock key Description Embedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Hot keys Windows keysKey Description Hot key Icon Function Description Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Euro symbol Keyboard ergonomics Touchpad basics Touchpad Function Left button Right Center Button Tap 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 Region Code Country or Region Peoples Republic of China Left port PortsPort Connects to Icon Port Connects to Rear ports Universal Serial Bus Built-in network feature optionFax/data modem Fast infrared PC Card slot Right ports Ejecting a PC Card Inserting a PC Card Getting familiar with your computer Enabling the 3D effect feature Adjusting the volumeAudio Click 3D Effect to enable the 3D effect feature Click on OK Securing your computer PasswordsSecurity keylock notch Entering passwords Message or symbol appears Setting passwords Getting familiar with your computer Power Page Battery pack characteristics Battery packUsing a battery pack for the first time Replacing the battery pack Rapid mode Charging the batteryCharge-in-use mode Trickle mode Optimizing battery life Checking the battery levelUsing the Windows battery meter Situation Recommended Action Battery-low warning An extra fully-charged battery pack available Power management Sleep mode Power management modesStandby mode Hibernation mode Power management for peripherals Display standby mode Setting power management schemesHard disk standby mode Options Page External monitor Setting up dualview Printer External PS/2 mouse External pointing deviceExternal serial mouse External USB mouse External keyboard and keypad Audio devices PC Cards USB video capture kit option USB devices Mobile jacket External battery charger Battery packMiscellaneous options AC adapter File transfer cable Memory upgrade Key component upgradesInstalling memory Installing a replacement hard disk Hard disk upgrade Peripherals and options Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop Preparing the computer Moving aroundWhat to bring to short meetings What to bring to long meetingsPage What to bring with you Taking the computer homeSpecial considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer Moving with your computer Software Page Page Sleep Manager Accessing the Sleep Manager Click on Start, Programs, Sleep Manager Create Sleep Manager functions Minimize Remove Exit Click on Start, Programs, Notebook Manager 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 in power management Display Device Using the Bios Utility Bios Utility System Information Parameter Description Parameter Description Format Basic System Settings Disabled or Startup ConfigurationParameter Description Options Setting the Boot Drive Sequence Onboard Devices ConfigurationEnabled or Serial Port Enables or disabled the serial port System Security Removing a password Setting a passwordChanging a password Hhmmss Parameter Description Options or Format Load Default Settings Troubleshooting Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-Asked Questions No audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screenKeyboard does not respond Serial mouse does not work Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemInfrared port does not work 104 Troubleshooting Using PC-Doctor Troubleshooting tips Before you call Online services Error Messages Corrective Action Error messages 108 Troubleshooting Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and video Temperature Weight and dimensionsKeyboard and pointing device Ports System Battery packAC adapter Options 114 Appendix a Specifications Index 116 117 118