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Troubleshooting
Specs
Battery pack characteristics
Install
Error messages
Dimension
Disconnecting USB devices
Setting up a home office
Adjusting the volume
Battery power
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TravelMate
α-550
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User’s guide
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Contents
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First things first
Basic care and tips for using your computer
Your guides
Turning your computer on and off
Taking care of your AC adapter
Taking care of your computer
Cleaning and servicing
Taking care of your battery pack
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Contents
Moving with your computer
Peripherals and options
Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index
Troubleshooting
Software
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Your computer
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Front view
Tour of your computer
Description
Left view
Right view
Rear view
Bottom view
Performance
Features
Multimedia
Connectivity
Expansion
Video performance
Display
Simultaneous display
Function Icon Description
Indicators
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Special keys
Keyboard
Lock keys
Lock Key Description
Embedded keypad
Desired Access Num lock On Pad lock On
Key Description
Windows keys
HotKey Function Description
Hotkeys
Keyboard ergonomics
Touchpad basics
Touchpad
Function Left Button Right Tap
Launch keys
Icon Description
Storage
Ethernet and LAN
Connectivity options
Fax/data modem
Using the Audio DJ feature
Adjusting the volume
Audio
Securing your computer
Passwords
Security notch
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Battery power
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Battery pack characteristics
Battery pack
Installing and removing the battery pack
Using a battery pack for the first time
Operating on battery power
Checking the battery level
Charging the battery
Optimizing battery life
Using the Windows battery meter
Battery-low warning
Situation Recommended Action
Power management
Options
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External display devices
Using simultaneous display
External monitor
External display with s-video input
External keyboard
External input devices
External keypad
External pointing device
Printer
Audio devices
PC Card slots
Expansion devices
Inserting a card
Ejecting a card
Disconnecting USB devices
Ieee
Disconnecting Ieee 1394 devices
Miscellaneous options
Battery pack
AC adapter
Memory upgrade
Key component upgrades
Installing memory
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Hard disk upgrade
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Computer
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Disconnecting from the desktop
Preparing the computer
Moving around
What to bring to short meetings
What to bring to long meetings
What to bring with you
Taking the computer home
Special considerations
Setting up a home office
Traveling with the computer
Traveling internationally with the computer
Software
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System software
Easy Button
Mail Detector
Navigating the Bios Setup Utility
Bios Setup Utility
Main
Parameter Description
System Devices
System Devices
Security
Security
May consist of up to eight alphanumeric characters A-Z, a-z
Setting a password
Changing a password
Removing a password
Others
Others screen contains various parameter settings
Boot
Boot
Exit
Exit
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Troubleshooting
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Nothing appears on the screen
Frequently-asked questions
Image is not full-screen
No audio from the computer
Floppy drive cannot access a diskette
External microphone does not work
Keyboard does not respond
Want to set up my location to use the internal modem
CD or DVD drive cannot access a disc
Printer does not work
Charged?
Error Messages Corrective Action
Error messages
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Specifications
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Memory
Microprocessor
Data storage
Display and video
Audio
Weight and dimensions
Keyboard and pointing device
Ports
Environment
Power
Operating system
Options
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Appendix B
This appendix lists the general notices for your computer
Use conditions
FCC notice
Remarque ¶ l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens
Modem notices
CTR
Important safety instructions
Laser compliance statement
Year 2000 compliance statement
Lithium battery statement
Macrovision copyright protection notice
LCD pixel statement
Index
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