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Acer 340 Series manual Your computer

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TravelMate 340 series Page Contents Moving with your computer Peripherals and optionsSoftware 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 Getting help and support Accessing the online guideTurning 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 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 EasyLink Combo Drive Connecting and disconnecting the EasyLink Combo DriveStorage Hard disk 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 Trickle mode Charging the batteryRapid mode Charge-in-use 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 AC adapter Battery packExternal battery charger Miscellaneous options 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 What to bring to long meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to short 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 Serial mouse does not work Image is not full-screenNo audio is heard from the computer Keyboard does not respond 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 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