Registering your Smart Card | Acer 630 series guide

36	1 Getting to know your TravelMate

Registering your Smart Card

Important! Your Acer notebook is equipped with a Smart Card security feature that protects the computer from unauthorized access. If you enable this feature, please make sure that your warranty card is completed and sent back to Acer. This information will be used by Acer service centers to confirm ownership in case your Smart Card "key" is lost or damaged. Registering your notebook with Acer's service center is extremely important when replacing your lost Smart Card "key".

If you have already bypassed the Smart Card registration, please reinstall the application as follows:

1Insert your System CD and reinstall from it.

2Follow the onscreen instructions.

To enable the Smart Card security feature, please refer to your Smart Card user manual.

Running PlatinumSecure

PlatinumSecure enhances the secure logon procedure for Windows 2000 or XP at the operating system level. It provides user authentication with an encryption/decryption function using the Smart Card. If your Smart Card is unavailable, the Emergency Card can serve as a temporary replacement for the Smart Card. After installation, the PlatinumSecure icon appears on the Windows desktop. Double-click on it or click the right mouse button, then select Open from the pop-up menu (or launch it from the PlatinumSecret program group). From the

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Acer 630 series manual Registering your Smart Card, Running PlatinumSecure

Contents

TravelMate 630 series Page First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing Contents Troubleshooting my computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index TravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront view Left view Right view Rear view Description Bottom view Description Features PerformanceDisplay Multimedia Expansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design and ergonomics Indicators Icon Function Description Icon Function Description Using the keyboard Special keysLock 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 Launch key Default application Launch Keys Email checking function Touchpad Touchpad basics Function Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons AcerMedia drive StorageHard disk Playing DVD movies Using softwareEjecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds Region code Country or region Adjusting the volume Audio Power management Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your TravelMateMoving around Preparing the computer What to bring to long meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to short meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeWhat to bring with you Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing the Smart Card Page Registering your Smart Card Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure Options Encrypt/Decrypt Change PasswordSmart Card Manager Running PlatinumKey Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Computer Page Fax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Built-in network feature Fast infrared Universal Serial Bus Ieee 1394 port PC Card slot Inserting a PC Card Ejecting a PC Card Upgrade options Memory upgradeInstalling memory Port expansion devicesPage Swapping AcerMedia drive modules Using system utilities Launch Manager Launch Manager and 802.11b Wireless LAN Bios Utility PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Troubleshooting my Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screen Image is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computer Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Keyboard does not respondInfrared port does not work Printer does not work Troubleshooting tips Error messages Error Messages Corrective Action Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW You are required to provide the following information Name Troubleshooting my computer Specifications Page Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and video Weight and dimensions PortsEnvironment System Power Options Appendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer FCC notice Use conditions Important safety instructions Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens CTRPage Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement Year 2000 compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Tick notice Index Types