Getting familiar with your computer | Acer 340 Series manual

32	1 Getting familiar with your computer

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Acer 340 Series manual Getting familiar with your computer

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TravelMate 340 series Page Contents Software Peripherals and optionsMoving with your computer Troubleshooting Appendix a Specifications 109 Index 115Page FCC notice Use conditions Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Important safety instructionsModem notices CTRPage Lithium battery statement Laser compliance statement Year 2000 compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Xii Connecting the computer PrefacePage Turning off the computer Accessing the online guideGetting help and support Accessing the user’s guide Support information Taking care of your computer Care and maintenanceTaking care of your battery pack Taking care of your AC adapter Cleaning and servicing Your computer Page Multimedia FeaturesPerformance Connectivity Human-centric design and ergonomics Expansion Display Getting familiar with your computer Indicators Icon Function Description Lock keys KeyboardSpecial keys Lock key Description Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypad Key Description Windows keysHot keys Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Keyboard ergonomics Touchpad Touchpad basics Customizing the center button Function Left button Right Center Button Tap Buttons Hard disk Connecting and disconnecting the EasyLink Combo DriveStorage EasyLink Combo Drive Ejecting media Ejecting a floppy disk 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 Rear ports Icon Port Connects to Fax/data modem Built-in network feature optionUniversal Serial Bus Fast infrared Right ports PC Card slot Inserting a PC Card Ejecting 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 Setting passwords Message or symbol appears Getting familiar with your computer Power Page Using a battery pack for the first time Battery packBattery pack characteristics Replacing the battery pack Charge-in-use mode Charging the batteryRapid mode Trickle mode Using the Windows battery meter Checking the battery levelOptimizing battery life Battery-low warning Situation Recommended Action An extra fully-charged battery pack available Power management Standby mode Power management modesSleep mode Power management for peripherals Hibernation mode Hard disk standby mode Setting power management schemesDisplay standby mode Options Page Setting up dualview External monitor Printer External serial mouse External pointing deviceExternal PS/2 mouse External USB mouse External keyboard and keypad Audio devices PC Cards USB devices USB video capture kit option Mobile jacket Miscellaneous options Battery packExternal battery charger AC adapter File transfer cable Installing memory Key component upgradesMemory upgrade Hard disk upgrade Installing a replacement hard disk Peripherals and options Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop What to bring to short meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer 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 Accessing the Sleep Manager Sleep Manager Click on Start, Programs, Sleep Manager Sleep Manager functions Create Remove Minimize Exit Click on Start, Programs, Notebook Manager Information Viewer CPU Post Boot Sequence There are items in this screen include Password Setting the Power-On Password Setting the Setup Password Power Management Setting advanced features in power management Display Device Bios Utility Using the Bios Utility System Information Parameter Description Basic System Settings Parameter Description Format 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 Parameter Description Options or Format Hhmmss Load Default Settings Troubleshooting Page Frequently-Asked Questions Nothing appears on the screen Keyboard does not respond Image is not full-screenNo audio is heard from the computer 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 Troubleshooting tips Using PC-Doctor Online services Before you call Error messages Error Messages Corrective Action 108 Troubleshooting Specifications Page Data storage MicroprocessorMemory Display and video Keyboard and pointing device Weight and dimensionsTemperature Ports AC adapter Battery packSystem Options 114 Appendix a Specifications Index 116 117 118