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BIOS Utility 44 3 Troubleshooting my computer 45 Frequently-asked questions 47 Troubleshooting tips 50 Error messages 51 Requesting service 52 International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) 52 Before you call 52 Appendix A Specifications 55 Appendix B Notices 61 Index 73
BIOS Utility 44 3 Troubleshooting my computer 45 Frequently-asked questions 47 Troubleshooting tips 50 Error messages 51 Requesting service 52 International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) 52 Before you call 52 Appendix A Specifications 55 Appendix B Notices 61 Index 73
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... monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Fn-PgUp Volume up Increases the speaker volume. English 16 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the...
... monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Fn-PgUp Volume up Increases the speaker volume. English 16 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the...
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a security notch and passwords. Insert the lock into the BIOS Utility. Learn how to protect and take care of your computer against unauthorized use of protection for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password ...; User Password secures your computer. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of this password to gain access to the BIOS Utility. Combine the use . English 32 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Some keyless models ...
a security notch and passwords. Insert the lock into the BIOS Utility. Learn how to protect and take care of your computer against unauthorized use of protection for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password ...; User Password secures your computer. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of this password to gain access to the BIOS Utility. Combine the use . English 32 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Some keyless models ...
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.... • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS Utility. If you fail to use . Try again and press Enter. Important! If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Press and ...hibernation for maximum security. • Password on the computer again, and try again. Entering passwords When a password is set passwords using the BIOS Utility. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set , a prompt appears when you press F2 to enter the...
.... • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS Utility. If you fail to use . Try again and press Enter. Important! If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Press and ...hibernation for maximum security. • Password on the computer again, and try again. Entering passwords When a password is set passwords using the BIOS Utility. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set , a prompt appears when you press F2 to enter the...
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..., press F2 during the POST (power-on self-test) while the TravelMate logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (basic input/output system). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. You can access the ...
..., press F2 during the POST (power-on self-test) while the TravelMate logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (basic input/output system). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. You can access the ...
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...properly use the internal modem. HyperTerminal), you have the appropriate software running on the printer. • During POST, press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the infrared port is a clear path between the two infrared ports. Refer to set up your location. English 49 ...Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Modems. 3 Click on Dialing Properties and begin setting up my location to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the parallel port is enabled. Check the following : • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet ...
...properly use the internal modem. HyperTerminal), you have the appropriate software running on the printer. • During POST, press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the infrared port is a clear path between the two infrared ports. Refer to set up your location. English 49 ...Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Modems. 3 Click on Dialing Properties and begin setting up my location to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the parallel port is enabled. Check the following : • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet ...
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... order together with the recommended course of action. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS Utility. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS Utility to enter the BIOS Utility; Memory Size Mismatch Press F2 (during POST) to reboot. Disk Boot Failure Insert... a system (bootable) diskette into the floppy drive (A:), then press Enter to reboot. then press Exit in the BIOS Utility to reboot. 51 English Error messages If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or...
... order together with the recommended course of action. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS Utility. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS Utility to enter the BIOS Utility; Memory Size Mismatch Press F2 (during POST) to reboot. Disk Boot Failure Insert... a system (bootable) diskette into the floppy drive (A:), then press Enter to reboot. then press Exit in the BIOS Utility to reboot. 51 English Error messages If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or...
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... up to 2 GB • Two DDR DIMM slots • Support 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB & 1GB DDR SDRAM modules • 512 KB Flash ROM BIOS Data storage • One high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • One 5.25-inch internal hot-swappable optical drive (AcerMedia bay) Display and video •...
... up to 2 GB • Two DDR DIMM slots • Support 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB & 1GB DDR SDRAM modules • 512 KB Flash ROM BIOS Data storage • One high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • One 5.25-inch internal hot-swappable optical drive (AcerMedia bay) Display and video •...
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... infrared 38 ITW. Index A AC adapter caring for vii AcerMedia drive 22 audio 25 adjusting the volume 25 troubleshooting 48 B battery pack caring for vii BIOS utility 44 brightness hotkeys 17 C caps lock 13 on indicator 12 care AC adapter vii battery pack vii computer vi CD-ROM ejecting 23 ejecting...
... infrared 38 ITW. Index A AC adapter caring for vii AcerMedia drive 22 audio 25 adjusting the volume 25 troubleshooting 48 B battery pack caring for vii BIOS utility 44 brightness hotkeys 17 C caps lock 13 on indicator 12 care AC adapter vii battery pack vii computer vi CD-ROM ejecting 23 ejecting...