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... Password 85 Setting the Power-On Password 86 Setting the Setup Password 86 Power Management 87 Setting Advanced Features 88 Display Device 89 BIOS Utility 90 Using the BIOS Utility 90 System Information 91 Basic System Settings 93 Startup Configuration 94 Setting the Boot Drive Sequence 95 Onboard Devices Configuration 96 System...
... Password 85 Setting the Power-On Password 86 Setting the Setup Password 86 Power Management 87 Setting Advanced Features 88 Display Device 89 BIOS Utility 90 Using the BIOS Utility 90 System Information 91 Basic System Settings 93 Startup Configuration 94 Setting the Boot Drive Sequence 95 Onboard Devices Configuration 96 System...
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... button. 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 BIOS Utility. Below are a few examples: +Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) Shift + + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run... 10...
... button. 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 BIOS Utility. Below are a few examples: +Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) Shift + + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run... 10...
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... set, you connect a Kensington-compatible key-based computer security lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS Utility. See "BIOS Utility" on the rear panel of protection for details. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or... Notch A security notch located on page 90 for your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to the BIOS Utility. Passwords Three password types protect your Computer Security features include hardware and software locks - 30 Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with
... set, you connect a Kensington-compatible key-based computer security lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS Utility. See "BIOS Utility" on the rear panel of protection for details. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or... Notch A security notch located on page 90 for your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to the BIOS Utility. Passwords Three password types protect your Computer Security features include hardware and software locks - 30 Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with
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...page 97. go to page 85. u Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to reformat your hard disk or update your computer's BIOS. Important! Setting a Password You can set passwords using: u Notebook Manager - If you forget your password, you may need to your Setup and ...Hard Disk Password! Even if the hard disk is removed from hibernation for maximum security. u BIOS Utility - 31 password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from the computer and moved to another computer, it cannot be accessed without the Hard...
...page 97. go to page 85. u Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to reformat your hard disk or update your computer's BIOS. Important! Setting a Password You can set passwords using: u Notebook Manager - If you forget your password, you may need to your Setup and ...Hard Disk Password! Even if the hard disk is removed from hibernation for maximum security. u BIOS Utility - 31 password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from the computer and moved to another computer, it cannot be accessed without the Hard...
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... source and to use up the battery before recharging again. Note: Whenever possible, use between charges. Disable the Sleep Upon Battery-low parameter in the BIOS Utility or uncheck the Enable sleep upon battery-low in handy when you long use the AC adapter. This tells the user that gives you...
... source and to use up the battery before recharging again. Note: Whenever possible, use between charges. Disable the Sleep Upon Battery-low parameter in the BIOS Utility or uncheck the Enable sleep upon battery-low in handy when you long use the AC adapter. This tells the user that gives you...
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... devices are using the AC adapter. The recommended storage temperature for on the display panel. u The batteries can do this through the BIOS Utility. Keep it running in use function also charges the battery pack. u Use the AC adapter whenever possible so that the battery ... a battery-low condition: u The buzzer generates four short beeps every minute, if you are connected to 30 degrees C. The charge-in the BIOS Utility. See "Care and Maintenance" on battery power, pay extra attention to automatically adjust the Hibernation file size. See "Sleep Manager" on page...
... devices are using the AC adapter. The recommended storage temperature for on the display panel. u The batteries can do this through the BIOS Utility. Keep it running in use function also charges the battery pack. u Use the AC adapter whenever possible so that the battery ... a battery-low condition: u The buzzer generates four short beeps every minute, if you are connected to 30 degrees C. The charge-in the BIOS Utility. See "Care and Maintenance" on battery power, pay extra attention to automatically adjust the Hibernation file size. See "Sleep Manager" on page...
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... work . If you do not connect the AC adapter within this period, the computer enters Hibernation mode if the Sleep Upon Battery-low parameter in BIOS Utility is enabled and the following table shows the recommended course of action to take when you have around two minutes to save system information...
... work . If you do not connect the AC adapter within this period, the computer enters Hibernation mode if the Sleep Upon Battery-low parameter in BIOS Utility is enabled and the following table shows the recommended course of action to take when you have around two minutes to save system information...
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...: standby, hibernation or power off. Windows automatically determines which power saving mode the computer is currently in Hibernation mode. 45 Battery-low parameter in the BIOS Utility is enabled u When the advanced power button function(s) in the Notebook Manager program is/are handled by Windows 98 elapses Exiting sleep mode depends...
...: standby, hibernation or power off. Windows automatically determines which power saving mode the computer is currently in Hibernation mode. 45 Battery-low parameter in the BIOS Utility is enabled u When the advanced power button function(s) in the Notebook Manager program is/are handled by Windows 98 elapses Exiting sleep mode depends...
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For a serial printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel port. See your printer manual for assistance. See "Onboard Devices Configuration" on page 96 for operating instructions. For a parallel printer, plug the printer cable into a serial port. 51 Printer This computer supports both serial and parallel printers. Note: If the printer does not function, enter the BIOS Utility and verify that the parallel port is enabled.
For a serial printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel port. See your printer manual for assistance. See "Onboard Devices Configuration" on page 96 for operating instructions. For a parallel printer, plug the printer cable into a serial port. 51 Printer This computer supports both serial and parallel printers. Note: If the printer does not function, enter the BIOS Utility and verify that the parallel port is enabled.
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Common USB devices include the mouse and keyboard. See "Startup Configuration" on page 94. Most USB devices also include a built-in BIOS Setup for your USB device to daisy-chain other USB devices. Note: The USB feature must be enabled in USB port connector which allows you to connect peripherals without occupying too many resources. 57 USB Devices The computer has a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port that allows you to work.
Common USB devices include the mouse and keyboard. See "Startup Configuration" on page 94. Most USB devices also include a built-in BIOS Setup for your USB device to daisy-chain other USB devices. Note: The USB feature must be enabled in USB port connector which allows you to connect peripherals without occupying too many resources. 57 USB Devices The computer has a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port that allows you to work.
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...) or ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) 75 The computer comes preloaded with or supports the following software: u Windows 98 or Windows NT operating system u BIOS Utility u System utilities, drivers and application software Note: To access Windows software applications, click on the application icon to run the selected application. To learn...
...) or ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) 75 The computer comes preloaded with or supports the following software: u Windows 98 or Windows NT operating system u BIOS Utility u System utilities, drivers and application software Note: To access Windows software applications, click on the application icon to run the selected application. To learn...
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...-saving functions. Sleep Manager allows your computer saves and manages power. If the system memory size was changed or the Hibernation file on your computer's BIOS and Windows APM (Advanced Power Management) or ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) to perform these functions. While Standby puts your computer. Sleep Manager is...
...-saving functions. Sleep Manager allows your computer saves and manages power. If the system memory size was changed or the Hibernation file on your computer's BIOS and Windows APM (Advanced Power Management) or ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) to perform these functions. While Standby puts your computer. Sleep Manager is...
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POST POST (Power On Self-Test) defines how your computer behaves when starting up. 83 Item Parallel Port External Cache Touchpad Pointing Device Description Resource settings of the parallel port Total amount of external cache memory (in kilobytes) Setting of the internal pointing device Type(s) of the pointing device(s) detected, internal and external The current version of the computer's BIOS shows before the Device-Configuration table.
POST POST (Power On Self-Test) defines how your computer behaves when starting up. 83 Item Parallel Port External Cache Touchpad Pointing Device Description Resource settings of the parallel port Total amount of external cache memory (in kilobytes) Setting of the internal pointing device Type(s) of the pointing device(s) detected, internal and external The current version of the computer's BIOS shows before the Device-Configuration table.
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... the bootable devices in your computer boots up and resume from Hibernation mode faster. Enable Quiet Boot Select to hide POST messages and display the TravelMate logo startup screen Enable hotkey beep Select to allow the computer to give off beeps when a hotkey is set to ACPI, this screen include: Item... this feature allows your computer to follow when your computer and the order in which the booting sequence will occur. The operating system and the BIOS communicates information about Plugand-Play resources and previous boot-ups.
... the bootable devices in your computer boots up and resume from Hibernation mode faster. Enable Quiet Boot Select to hide POST messages and display the TravelMate logo startup screen Enable hotkey beep Select to allow the computer to give off beeps when a hotkey is set to ACPI, this screen include: Item... this feature allows your computer to follow when your computer and the order in which the booting sequence will occur. The operating system and the BIOS communicates information about Plugand-Play resources and previous boot-ups.
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...(s) for your computer at system startup and at resume from Standby/ Hibernation or Sleep mode. See "System Security" on Apply to the Notebook Manager and BIOS Utility. Click on page 97. The Hard Disk Password is used to your computer. There are two passwords you can set using the Notebook Manager...
...(s) for your computer at system startup and at resume from Standby/ Hibernation or Sleep mode. See "System Security" on Apply to the Notebook Manager and BIOS Utility. Click on page 97. The Hard Disk Password is used to your computer. There are two passwords you can set using the Notebook Manager...
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... 2. There are seven menu options. Use the cursor up/down keys to enter the BIOS Utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run this utility. The BIOS Utility main screen appears. Press F2 to select a menu item, then press Enter. Your... computer is a hardware configuration program built into your work and restart the computer. Using the BIOS Utility To start the BIOS Utility, follow these steps: 1. Save your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Ouput System). Please also refer to "Troubleshooting" on page 103 when a problem arises. 90...
... 2. There are seven menu options. Use the cursor up/down keys to enter the BIOS Utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run this utility. The BIOS Utility main screen appears. Press F2 to select a menu item, then press Enter. Your... computer is a hardware configuration program built into your work and restart the computer. Using the BIOS Utility To start the BIOS Utility, follow these steps: 1. Save your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Ouput System). Please also refer to "Troubleshooting" on page 103 when a problem arises. 90...
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... move between the parameters u use the cursor left/right keys to discard the changes you made , use the cursor left/right keys to exit the BIOS Utility. u press Esc to exit the current sub-menu At the main menu, press Esc to change the value of a parameter You can change the...
... move between the parameters u use the cursor left/right keys to discard the changes you made , use the cursor left/right keys to exit the BIOS Utility. u press Esc to exit the current sub-menu At the main menu, press Esc to change the value of a parameter You can change the...
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... of both. Asset Tag Number Shows the asset number of the VGA display BIOS. Floppy Disk Drive Shows the floppy disk drive type. release numbers) VGA BIOS Version Shows the version number of the computer. System BIOS Version Shows the version number of the computer. Product Name Shows the product... name of Vx Rx (version and the BIOS. Hard Disk Drive Shows the size or capacity of the computer. 92 Chapter 5 Software The following table describes the information in Megahertz of ...
... of both. Asset Tag Number Shows the asset number of the VGA display BIOS. Floppy Disk Drive Shows the floppy disk drive type. release numbers) VGA BIOS Version Shows the version number of the computer. System BIOS Version Shows the version number of the computer. Product Name Shows the product... name of Vx Rx (version and the BIOS. Hard Disk Drive Shows the size or capacity of the computer. 92 Chapter 5 Software The following table describes the information in Megahertz of ...
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...tells the computer to boot up and resume from Standby/Hibernation/Sleep mode faster. When enabled, allows the operating system (with ACPI) and BIOS to search for a bootable floppy disk in the floppy drive. 95 Parameter Description Options USB Function Enables or disables the Universal Support Serial... disables a system beep when a hotkey or key combination is pressed. Disabled or Enabled Quiet Boot Hides the POST messages and displays the TravelMate logo startup screen. If it cannot boot up from the hard disk, it boots up from that floppy disk. Enabled or Disabled Boot...
...tells the computer to boot up and resume from Standby/Hibernation/Sleep mode faster. When enabled, allows the operating system (with ACPI) and BIOS to search for a bootable floppy disk in the floppy drive. 95 Parameter Description Options USB Function Enables or disables the Universal Support Serial... disables a system beep when a hotkey or key combination is pressed. Disabled or Enabled Quiet Boot Hides the POST messages and displays the TravelMate logo startup screen. If it cannot boot up from the hard disk, it boots up from that floppy disk. Enabled or Disabled Boot...
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... this screen. Use the cursor up to highlight a Password parameter (Setup, Power-on Password Hard Disk Password Disk Drive Control Description Options When set , this BIOS Utility from unauthorized entry. The password may consist of up /down keys to seven characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). Parameter Setu Password Power-on or Hard Disk) and press...
... this screen. Use the cursor up to highlight a Password parameter (Setup, Power-on Password Hard Disk Password Disk Drive Control Description Options When set , this BIOS Utility from unauthorized entry. The password may consist of up /down keys to seven characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). Parameter Setu Password Power-on or Hard Disk) and press...