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... the label affixed to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Microsoft Corporation. TravelMate 330 Series Notebook Computer Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase Acer, the Acer logo and TravelMate are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are the properties...
... the label affixed to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Microsoft Corporation. TravelMate 330 Series Notebook Computer Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase Acer, the Acer logo and TravelMate are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are the properties...
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vi Notebook Manager 81 Information Viewer 82 POST 83 Boot Sequence 84 Password 85 Setting the Power-On Password 86 Setting the Setup Password 86 Power Management ...
vi Notebook Manager 81 Information Viewer 82 POST 83 Boot Sequence 84 Password 85 Setting the Power-On Password 86 Setting the Setup Password 86 Power Management ...
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... points or short out parts that are followed. Keep them in damage and will often require extensive work by Acer's internal test labs and NSTL using Year 2000 Compliance Statement The TravelMate 330 series notebook computer is 15 feet (4.6 meters). Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in fire. If...
... points or short out parts that are followed. Keep them in damage and will often require extensive work by Acer's internal test labs and NSTL using Year 2000 Compliance Statement The TravelMate 330 series notebook computer is 15 feet (4.6 meters). Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in fire. If...
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With proper care, your computer will provide you have about the day-to get your TravelMate notebook computer. This manual should also take advantage of the online help files that came with your TravelMate computer. Use the Just for the first time. We hope you enjoy your computer. xiii Preface This manual describes features...-slim computers incorporate such features as CardBus, 16-bit PCI stereo 3D audio, Fast Infrared, internal 56K modem, internal pointing device with years of the TravelMate 330 series notebook computers.
With proper care, your computer will provide you have about the day-to get your TravelMate notebook computer. This manual should also take advantage of the online help files that came with your TravelMate computer. Use the Just for the first time. We hope you enjoy your computer. xiii Preface This manual describes features...-slim computers incorporate such features as CardBus, 16-bit PCI stereo 3D audio, Fast Infrared, internal 56K modem, internal pointing device with years of the TravelMate 330 series notebook computers.
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...button. 2. Getting Online If you with hypertext and hypergraphics. Accessing Online Help To access the online documentation, locate and double-click on the TravelMate Online icon on the Windows desktop, or follow these steps: 1. xvi Preface Getting Help Online This user's guide provides clear and concise ... our products. To provide you are connected to navigate with help when traveling, the computer also has a comprehensive online help describe notebook operation as well. The online help is easy to the Internet and have World Wide Web access, visit our home page at: http...
...button. 2. Getting Online If you with hypertext and hypergraphics. Accessing Online Help To access the online documentation, locate and double-click on the TravelMate Online icon on the Windows desktop, or follow these steps: 1. xvi Preface Getting Help Online This user's guide provides clear and concise ... our products. To provide you are connected to navigate with help when traveling, the computer also has a comprehensive online help describe notebook operation as well. The online help is easy to the Internet and have World Wide Web access, visit our home page at: http...
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... Setup and Hard Disk Password! go to page 97. Important! Do not forget your computer's BIOS. u BIOS Utility - Setting a Password You can set passwords using: u Notebook Manager - go to page 85. Even if the hard disk is removed from hibernation for maximum security. u Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing...
... Setup and Hard Disk Password! go to page 97. Important! Do not forget your computer's BIOS. u BIOS Utility - Setting a Password You can set passwords using: u Notebook Manager - go to page 85. Even if the hard disk is removed from hibernation for maximum security. u Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing...
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... battery before recharging again. 35 Battery Pack The computer uses a battery pack that the battery power is advisable to have the memory effect problem of Notebook Manager. Battery Pack Characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: u Employs Current Battery Technology Standards The computer uses a Lithium-Ion battery pack which does...
... battery before recharging again. 35 Battery Pack The computer uses a battery pack that the battery power is advisable to have the memory effect problem of Notebook Manager. Battery Pack Characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: u Employs Current Battery Technology Standards The computer uses a Lithium-Ion battery pack which does...
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... to enter Hibernation mode (e.g., during a battery-low condition), but the Hibernation file is invalid or not present u When the advanced power button function(s) in the Notebook Manager program is using AC power and you reconnect AC power to the computer, it automatically dims the LCD backlight to the hard disk is...
... to enter Hibernation mode (e.g., during a battery-low condition), but the Hibernation file is invalid or not present u When the advanced power button function(s) in the Notebook Manager program is using AC power and you reconnect AC power to the computer, it automatically dims the LCD backlight to the hard disk is...
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... devices before they enter a power saving 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 the operating system power-saving modes Note: If the computer beeps but does not enter Hibernation mode after pressing...
... devices before they enter a power saving 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 the operating system power-saving modes Note: If the computer beeps but does not enter Hibernation mode after pressing...
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... you slide the power switch, the computer resumes from Hibernation mode The Hibernation file resides in power-saving functions. 76 Chapter 5 Software Sleep Manager Most notebook computers feature built-in a contiguous area on the hard disk was corrupted, Sleep Manager reallocates the hard disk space for the Hibernation file. Sleep Manager...
... you slide the power switch, the computer resumes from Hibernation mode The Hibernation file resides in power-saving functions. 76 Chapter 5 Software Sleep Manager Most notebook computers feature built-in a contiguous area on the hard disk was corrupted, Sleep Manager reallocates the hard disk space for the Hibernation file. Sleep Manager...
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...To select a section, click on Start, Programs, Notebook Manage . 2. Select the Notebook Manager application to most settings in the Notebook Manager. To start the Notebook Manager, press Fn-F2 or follow these functions are also found in the Notebook Manager take effect immediately. Click on the tab ...when you want to set passwords, the startup sequence of the section you access the Notebook Manager, because these steps: 1. It also shows current hardware configurations. 81 Notebook Manager The computer has a built-in the Power Management and Display Device screens take ...
...To select a section, click on Start, Programs, Notebook Manage . 2. Select the Notebook Manager application to most settings in the Notebook Manager. To start the Notebook Manager, press Fn-F2 or follow these functions are also found in the Notebook Manager take effect immediately. Click on the tab ...when you want to set passwords, the startup sequence of the section you access the Notebook Manager, because these steps: 1. It also shows current hardware configurations. 81 Notebook Manager The computer has a built-in the Power Management and Display Device screens take ...
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... Drive u CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Simply drag and drop the devices to your computer. Password Password is set using the Notebook Manager: u Setup Password prevents unauthorized access to the Notebook Manager and BIOS Utility. See "System Security" on Apply to set using the BIOS Utility. There are two passwords you can...
... Drive u CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Simply drag and drop the devices to your computer. Password Password is set using the Notebook Manager: u Setup Password prevents unauthorized access to the Notebook Manager and BIOS Utility. See "System Security" on Apply to set using the BIOS Utility. There are two passwords you can...
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... to help you solve problems. In addition, this series of the following actions you may need to take note of notebook computers ship with PC-Doctor, a powerful diagnostic tool, that delivers onscreen error message reports to check and make sure the...diagnose the modem. b. To open the System Properties window: a. Click on the Windows desktop. 110 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips This notebook computer incorporates an advanced design that helps you determine hardware configuration and clarify hardware or software problems. u If the system reports an error...
... to help you solve problems. In addition, this series of the following actions you may need to take note of notebook computers ship with PC-Doctor, a powerful diagnostic tool, that delivers onscreen error message reports to check and make sure the...diagnose the modem. b. To open the System Properties window: a. Click on the Windows desktop. 110 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips This notebook computer incorporates an advanced design that helps you determine hardware configuration and clarify hardware or software problems. u If the system reports an error...
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...the screen (or the number and sequence in the PC-Doctor menu bar. If you haven't registered your notebook computer, you call Acer for technical support and information: u Internet service worldwide, visit http://www.acer.com/ u Online service in the United States and Canada, call 1-800- 816-2237 u Technical support ...numbers in various countries You can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your first call to Acer. If you are able to run the PC-Doctor diagnostic tests, locate the log file by your computer when you call . Before you call...
...the screen (or the number and sequence in the PC-Doctor menu bar. If you haven't registered your notebook computer, you call Acer for technical support and information: u Internet service worldwide, visit http://www.acer.com/ u Online service in the United States and Canada, call 1-800- 816-2237 u Technical support ...numbers in various countries You can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your first call to Acer. If you are able to run the PC-Doctor diagnostic tests, locate the log file by your computer when you call . Before you call...
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... 97 boot display device setting in BIOS Utility 94 boot drive sequence setting in BIOS Utility 95 boot order setting in Notebook Manager 84 brightness hot keys 12 setting in Notebook Manager 89 C caps lock 8 on indicator 7 performance 3 power management 42 security 30 123 Index Numerics 3D enhanced function enabling 28 A AC...
... 97 boot display device setting in BIOS Utility 94 boot drive sequence setting in BIOS Utility 95 boot order setting in Notebook Manager 84 brightness hot keys 12 setting in Notebook Manager 89 C caps lock 8 on indicator 7 performance 3 power management 42 security 30 123 Index Numerics 3D enhanced function enabling 28 A AC...
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...44-45 conditions 44 entering 44 hot key 11 resuming from 45 utility 76 hot keys 10 I indicator lights 7 infrared 23 setting in Notebook Man- See warranty K keyboard 8 connecting externally 54 embedded numeric keypad 9 hot keys 10 lock keys 8 troubleshooting 107 ager 89 troubleshooting 105...-dim feature 43 computer 5 hot keys 12 opening and closing 6 performance 5 power management 5, 42 setting boot device in Notebook Manager 89 setting in Notebook Manager 89 simultaneous 5 switching device in BIOS Utility 97 troubleshooting 107 ITW. See infrared floppy disk ejecting 19 floppy drive 18...
...44-45 conditions 44 entering 44 hot key 11 resuming from 45 utility 76 hot keys 10 I indicator lights 7 infrared 23 setting in Notebook Man- See warranty K keyboard 8 connecting externally 54 embedded numeric keypad 9 hot keys 10 lock keys 8 troubleshooting 107 ager 89 troubleshooting 105...-dim feature 43 computer 5 hot keys 12 opening and closing 6 performance 5 power management 5, 42 setting boot device in Notebook Manager 89 setting in Notebook Manager 89 simultaneous 5 switching device in BIOS Utility 97 troubleshooting 107 ITW. See infrared floppy disk ejecting 19 floppy drive 18...
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... LEDs 7 M media access on indicator 7 memory installing 60-61 upgrading 60 messages error 114 modem 23 monitor connecting 49 mouse connecting externally 52 troubleshooting 107 N Notebook Manager 81-89 Boot Sequence 84 Display Device 89 hot key 11 Information Viewer 82 Password 85 POST 83 Power Management 87 starting 81 notice... 30 PC Card 25 ejecting 26 inserting 26 ports 21 left 21 rear 22 right 25 power managing in BIOS Utility 100 managing in Notebook Manager 87 turning on xiv power management 42 ACPI 46 advanced 46 power management modes display standby mode 42 hard disk standby mode 43 ...
... LEDs 7 M media access on indicator 7 memory installing 60-61 upgrading 60 messages error 114 modem 23 monitor connecting 49 mouse connecting externally 52 troubleshooting 107 N Notebook Manager 81-89 Boot Sequence 84 Display Device 89 hot key 11 Information Viewer 82 Password 85 POST 83 Power Management 87 starting 81 notice... 30 PC Card 25 ejecting 26 inserting 26 ports 21 left 21 rear 22 right 25 power managing in BIOS Utility 100 managing in Notebook Manager 87 turning on xiv power management 42 ACPI 46 advanced 46 power management modes display standby mode 42 hard disk standby mode 43 ...