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LEDs 7

M

media access
on indicator	7
memory
installing	58–	59
upgrading	58
messages
error 107
mobile jacket 55
modem 22
monitor
connecting	47
mouse
connecting externally 49
troubleshooting		102

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network	23
Notebook Manager				79–	87
Boot Sequence				82
Display Device				87
hot key		11
Information Viewer					80
Password			83
POST		81
Power Management					85
starting		79
notice
DVD copyright protection xii
year 2000 compliance xi
num lock	8
on indicator			7
numeric keypad
embedded			9
num lock			9

O

online services	106
options
cables 56
hard disk upgrade		59
memory upgrade		58
PC Cards	53
spare AC adapter		56
spare battery 56

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palm rest	13
parallel port
setting in BIOS Utility							94
password	29
changing in Setup Utility								97
removing in Setup Utility								96
setting in Notebook Manager 84–
			85
setting in Setup Utility							96
types	29
PC Card	24
ejecting		25
inserting			25
ports 20
left	20
rear	21
right	24
power
managing in BIOS Utility								97
managing in Notebook Manager 85
turning on			xiv
power management					41
ACPI		41
advanced			41
schemes			44
power management modes
display standby mode							44
hard disk standby mode								44
Hibernation mode						43
sleep mode				42
Standby mode					42–	43
printer
connecting			48
troubleshooting					103
problems	101
CD-ROM			102
display		101,			102
infrared		103
keyboard			102
printer		103
serial mouse				102
Sleep Manager					104
startup		101
troubleshooting					100
PS/2 mouse
connecting			49

PS/2 y-bridge cable

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Contents

TravelMate 340 series Page Contents Peripherals and options Moving with your computerSoftware Appendix a Specifications 109 Index 115 TroubleshootingPage Use conditions FCC notice CTR Important safety instructionsModem notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensPage Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Year 2000 compliance statement Xii Preface Connecting the computerPage Accessing the online guide Getting help and supportTurning off the computer Support information Accessing the user’s guide Taking care of your AC adapter Care and maintenanceTaking care of your battery pack Taking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing Your computer Page Connectivity FeaturesPerformance Multimedia Expansion Human-centric design and ergonomics Display Getting familiar with your computer Icon Function Description Indicators Lock key Description KeyboardSpecial keys Lock keys Embedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Windows keys Hot 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 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 Region Code Country or Region Peoples Republic of China Ports Left portPort Connects to Icon Port Connects to Rear ports Built-in network feature option Universal Serial BusFax/data modem Fast infrared PC Card slot Right ports Ejecting a PC Card Inserting a PC Card Getting familiar with your computer Adjusting the volume Enabling the 3D effect featureAudio Click 3D Effect to enable the 3D effect feature Click on OK Passwords Securing your computerSecurity keylock notch Entering passwords Message or symbol appears Setting passwords Getting familiar with your computer Power Page Battery pack Battery pack characteristicsUsing a battery pack for the first time Replacing the battery pack Trickle mode Charging the batteryRapid mode Charge-in-use mode Checking the battery level Optimizing battery lifeUsing the Windows battery meter Situation Recommended Action Battery-low warning An extra fully-charged battery pack available Power management Power management modes Sleep modeStandby mode Hibernation mode Power management for peripherals Setting power management schemes Display standby modeHard disk standby mode Options Page External monitor Setting up dualview Printer External pointing device External PS/2 mouseExternal serial mouse External USB mouse External keyboard and keypad Audio devices PC Cards USB video capture kit option USB devices Mobile jacket AC adapter Battery packExternal battery charger Miscellaneous options File transfer cable Key component upgrades Memory upgradeInstalling memory Installing a replacement hard disk Hard disk upgrade Peripherals and options Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop What to bring to long meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to short meetingsPage Taking the computer home What to bring with youSpecial 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 Startup Configuration Disabled orParameter Description Options Onboard Devices Configuration Setting the Boot Drive SequenceEnabled or Serial Port Enables or disabled the serial port System Security Setting a password Removing a passwordChanging a password Hhmmss Parameter Description Options or Format Load Default Settings Troubleshooting Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-Asked Questions Serial mouse does not work Image is not full-screenNo audio is heard from the computer Keyboard does not respond Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Printer does not workInfrared 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 Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storage Ports Weight and dimensionsTemperature Keyboard and pointing device Options Battery packSystem AC adapter 114 Appendix a Specifications Index 116 117 118