Acer 340 Series specification

The computer operates on AC or battery power. This chapter contains the information you need to know to operate the computer on battery power. It also includes information on how your computer manages and saves power.

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Acer 340 Series manual

Contents

TravelMate 340 series Page Contents Moving with your computer Peripherals and optionsSoftware Troubleshooting Appendix a Specifications 109 Index 115Page FCC notice Use conditions Important safety instructions Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens CTRPage Lithium battery statement Laser compliance statement Year 2000 compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Xii Connecting the computer PrefacePage Getting help and support Accessing the online guideTurning off the computer Accessing the user’s guide Support information Care and maintenance Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Cleaning and servicing Your computer Page Features PerformanceMultimedia Connectivity Human-centric design and ergonomics Expansion Display Getting familiar with your computer Indicators Icon Function Description Keyboard Special keysLock keys Lock key Description Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypad Hot keys Windows keysKey Description 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 Connecting and disconnecting the EasyLink Combo Drive StorageHard disk EasyLink Combo Drive Ejecting media Ejecting a floppy disk 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 Rear ports Icon Port Connects to Universal Serial Bus Built-in network feature optionFax/data modem Fast infrared Right ports PC Card slot Inserting a PC Card Ejecting 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 Setting passwords Message or symbol appears Getting familiar with your computer Power Page Battery pack characteristics Battery packUsing a battery pack for the first time Replacing the battery pack Charging the battery Rapid modeCharge-in-use mode Trickle mode Optimizing battery life Checking the battery levelUsing the Windows battery meter Battery-low warning Situation Recommended Action An extra fully-charged battery pack available Power management Sleep mode Power management modesStandby mode Power management for peripherals Hibernation mode Display standby mode Setting power management schemesHard disk standby mode Options Page Setting up dualview External monitor Printer External PS/2 mouse External pointing deviceExternal serial mouse External USB mouse External keyboard and keypad Audio devices PC Cards USB devices USB video capture kit option Mobile jacket Battery pack External battery chargerMiscellaneous options AC adapter File transfer cable Memory upgrade Key component upgradesInstalling memory Hard disk upgrade Installing a replacement hard disk Peripherals and options Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computerWhat 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 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 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 Parameter Description Options or Format Hhmmss Load Default Settings Troubleshooting Page Frequently-Asked Questions Nothing appears on the screen Image is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computerKeyboard 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 Troubleshooting tips Using PC-Doctor Online services Before you call Error messages Error Messages Corrective Action 108 Troubleshooting Specifications Page Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and video Weight and dimensions TemperatureKeyboard and pointing device Ports Battery pack SystemAC adapter Options 114 Appendix a Specifications Index 116 117 118