Troubleshooting | Acer 340 Series manual

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Sleep Manager functions	76
Notebook Manager	79
Information Viewer	80
POST	81
Boot Sequence	82
Password	83
Power Management	85
Display Device	87
BIOS Utility	88
Using the BIOS Utility	88
System Information	89
Basic System Settings	91
Startup Configuration	92
Onboard Devices Configuration	93
System Security	95
Power Management	97
Load Default Settings	98

6 Troubleshooting	99
Frequently-Asked Questions	101
Troubleshooting tips	105
Using PC-Doctor	105
Online services	106
Before you call	106
Error messages	107
Appendix A Specifications	109
Index	115

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Acer 340 Series manual Troubleshooting, Appendix a Specifications 109 Index 115

Contents

TravelMate 340 series Page Contents Software Peripherals and optionsMoving with your computer 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 Turning off the computer Accessing the online guideGetting help and support 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 Key Description Windows keysHot keys 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 Region Code Country or Region Playing DVD moviesEjecting the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM tray Region Code Country or Region Peoples Republic of China Port Connects to PortsLeft port Icon Port Connects to Rear ports Fax/data modem Built-in network feature optionUniversal Serial Bus Fast infrared PC Card slot Right ports Ejecting a PC Card Inserting a PC Card Getting familiar with your computer Audio Adjusting the volumeEnabling the 3D effect feature Click 3D Effect to enable the 3D effect feature Click on OK Security keylock notch PasswordsSecuring your computer Entering passwords Message or symbol appears Setting passwords Getting familiar with your computer Power Page Using a battery pack for the first time Battery packBattery pack characteristics Replacing the battery pack Rapid mode Charging the batteryCharge-in-use mode Trickle mode Using the Windows battery meter Checking the battery levelOptimizing battery life Situation Recommended Action Battery-low warning An extra fully-charged battery pack available Power management Standby mode Power management modesSleep mode Hibernation mode Power management for peripherals Hard disk standby mode Setting power management schemesDisplay standby mode Options Page External monitor Setting up dualview Printer External serial mouse External pointing deviceExternal PS/2 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 Installing memory Key component upgradesMemory upgrade 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 Special considerations Taking the computer homeWhat to bring with you 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 Parameter Description Options Startup ConfigurationDisabled or Enabled or Onboard Devices ConfigurationSetting the Boot Drive Sequence Serial Port Enables or disabled the serial port System Security Changing a password Setting a passwordRemoving 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 Infrared port does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemPrinter 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