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... iv 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1 A TravelMate tour 3 Front view 3 Left view 4 Right view 5 Rear view 6 Bottom view 8 Features 9 Indicators 11 Using the keyboard 13 Special keys 13 Touchpad 21 ...TravelMate 27 Disconnecting from the desktop 27 Moving around 27 Taking the computer home 28 Traveling with the computer 30 Traveling internationally with the computer 30 Securing your computer 32 Using a computer security lock 32 Using passwords 32 2 Customizing my computer 35 Expanding through options 37 Connectivity options 37 Connecting to Acer...
... iv 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1 A TravelMate tour 3 Front view 3 Left view 4 Right view 5 Rear view 6 Bottom view 8 Features 9 Indicators 11 Using the keyboard 13 Special keys 13 Touchpad 21 ...TravelMate 27 Disconnecting from the desktop 27 Moving around 27 Taking the computer home 28 Traveling with the computer 30 Traveling internationally with the computer 30 Securing your computer 32 Using a computer security lock 32 Using passwords 32 2 Customizing my computer 35 Expanding through options 37 Connectivity options 37 Connecting to Acer...
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... the computer, its functions and components. 12 Locking Latch Slide locking mechanism secures the lid when the computer is not in use the computer. 10 Keyboard Inputs data into your TravelMate # Item Description 5 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like the center and right) left and right mouse buttons;
... the computer, its functions and components. 12 Locking Latch Slide locking mechanism secures the lid when the computer is not in use the computer. 10 Keyboard Inputs data into your TravelMate # Item Description 5 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like the center and right) left and right mouse buttons;
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10 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English Connectivity • High-speed fax/data modem port • Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port • USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports • IEEE 1394 port • ... ergonomics • 5 Launch keys, including Internet Browser and email and 3 userprogrammable keys • 4-way scroll button • Sleek, smooth and stylish design • Full-sized keyboard • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Expansion • Two type II or one type III CardBus PC Card slots • Upgradeable memory
10 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English Connectivity • High-speed fax/data modem port • Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port • USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports • IEEE 1394 port • ... ergonomics • 5 Launch keys, including Internet Browser and email and 3 userprogrammable keys • 4-way scroll button • Sleek, smooth and stylish design • Full-sized keyboard • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Expansion • Two type II or one type III CardBus PC Card slots • Upgradeable memory
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Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. ... would be to do a lot of numeric data entry. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). English 13 Using the keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Use this mode when you press the up or...
Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. ... would be to do a lot of numeric data entry. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). English 13 Using the keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Use this mode when you press the up or...
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English 14 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on embedded keypad. Num lock off Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys. Hold Fn while typing ...characters located on Type numbers in a on the keys. normal manner. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num lock on the upper right corner of the keycaps. Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys.
English 14 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on embedded keypad. Num lock off Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys. Hold Fn while typing ...characters located on Type numbers in a on the keys. normal manner. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num lock on the upper right corner of the keycaps. Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys.
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dialog box) Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). 15 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. 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... English Key Description Windows logo key Start button.
dialog box) Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). 15 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. 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... English Key Description Windows logo key Start button.
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.... then select United StatesInternational and click on OK. 5 Click on your keyboard layout is set to United States-International. English 18 1 Getting to know your TravelMate The Euro symbol If your keyboard. then select United StatesInternational and click on ADD; If not, select and... click on OK. To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below : 1 Click ...
.... then select United StatesInternational and click on OK. 5 Click on your keyboard layout is set to United States-International. English 18 1 Getting to know your TravelMate The Euro symbol If your keyboard. then select United StatesInternational and click on ADD; If not, select and... click on OK. To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below : 1 Click ...
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... toggles between Wireless LAN and Bluetooth if both are designated as P1, P2, P3, email button and Web browser button. English 19 5 Click on your keyboard. 2 Open a text editor or word processor. 3 Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for...
... toggles between Wireless LAN and Bluetooth if both are designated as P1, P2, P3, email button and Web browser button. English 19 5 Click on your keyboard. 2 Open a text editor or word processor. 3 Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for...
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... checking, etc. Aside from the email checking function, there is a mail button that is located above the keyboard right below the LCD. The POP3 Sever is the mail sever where you get your TravelMate Launch key P1 P2 P3 Email Web browser Default application User-programmable User-programmable User-programmable Email application...
... checking, etc. Aside from the email checking function, there is a mail button that is located above the keyboard right below the LCD. The POP3 Sever is the mail sever where you get your TravelMate Launch key P1 P2 P3 Email Web browser Default application User-programmable User-programmable User-programmable Email application...
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...system activity. Windows handles all of these devices in power management unit that supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), which allows for your TravelMate English Power management This computer has a built-in order to any activity involving one or more of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer... performance at the same time. System activity refers to conserve energy. If no activity is detected for a period of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, or any connected peripherals. 26 1 Getting to know your computer.
...system activity. Windows handles all of these devices in power management unit that supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), which allows for your TravelMate English Power management This computer has a built-in order to any activity involving one or more of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer... performance at the same time. System activity refers to conserve energy. If no activity is detected for a period of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, or any connected peripherals. 26 1 Getting to know your computer.
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...building, you may choose to shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor, and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are just moving within the building. Disconnecting from ... mode, open the display; or - Moving around or traveling with your work in Sleep mode. English 27 Moving around with your TravelMate This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving the computer, close and latch the display cover to place it in progress...
...building, you may choose to shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor, and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are just moving within the building. Disconnecting from ... mode, open the display; or - Moving around or traveling with your work in Sleep mode. English 27 Moving around with your TravelMate This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving the computer, close and latch the display cover to place it in progress...
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... of temperature changes by keeping the computer with a temperature between outside and room temperature. With a second AC adapter, you may want to add an external keyboard, monitor, or mouse. Caution: Avoid packing items next to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on your computer at home for...
... of temperature changes by keeping the computer with a temperature between outside and room temperature. With a second AC adapter, you may want to add an external keyboard, monitor, or mouse. Caution: Avoid packing items next to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on your computer at home for...
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...-in system setup program called Notebook Manager. Click on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to set the five launch keys located above the keyboard. See "Launch Keys" on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager. 2 Select the Notebook Manager application to set passwords, the startup sequence of the launch key. The...
...-in system setup program called Notebook Manager. Click on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to set the five launch keys located above the keyboard. See "Launch Keys" on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager. 2 Select the Notebook Manager application to set passwords, the startup sequence of the launch key. The...
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...and Modem. 3 Click on the printer. • During POST, press F2 to set up your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. I want to set up my location to use your communications software (e.g., HyperTerminal), you need to access the BIOS Utility and... verify that the parallel port is enabled. Try attaching an external keyboard to the Windows manual. The printer does not work. English 51 The keyboard does not respond. To properly use the internal modem.
...and Modem. 3 Click on the printer. • During POST, press F2 to set up your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. I want to set up my location to use your communications software (e.g., HyperTerminal), you need to access the BIOS Utility and... verify that the parallel port is enabled. Try attaching an external keyboard to the Windows manual. The printer does not work. English 51 The keyboard does not respond. To properly use the internal modem.
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... pointing device • 84-/85-/88-key Windows keyboard • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button I/O ports • Two type II / one type III CardBus PC Card slots • One RJ-...
... pointing device • 84-/85-/88-key Windows keyboard • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button I/O ports • Two type II / one type III CardBus PC Card slots • One RJ-...
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... ejecting manually 50 troubleshooting 50 cleaning computer v computer bringing to meetings 28 caring for iv cleaning v disconnecting 27 features 3, 9 indicators 11 keyboards 13 moving around 27 on indicator 11 performance 9 security 32 setting up a home office 29 taking home 28 traveling internationally 30 69 traveling...hard disk 23 help online services 52 Hibernation mode hotkey 16 hotkeys 16 I IEEE 1394 port 39 indicator lights 11 ITW. See warranty K keyboard 13 embedded numeric keypad 14 hotkeys 16 lock keys 13 troubleshooting 51 Windows keys 15 L LEDs 11 M media access on local trips 30 ...
... ejecting manually 50 troubleshooting 50 cleaning computer v computer bringing to meetings 28 caring for iv cleaning v disconnecting 27 features 3, 9 indicators 11 keyboards 13 moving around 27 on indicator 11 performance 9 security 32 setting up a home office 29 taking home 28 traveling internationally 30 69 traveling...hard disk 23 help online services 52 Hibernation mode hotkey 16 hotkeys 16 I IEEE 1394 port 39 indicator lights 11 ITW. See warranty K keyboard 13 embedded numeric keypad 14 hotkeys 16 lock keys 13 troubleshooting 51 Windows keys 15 L LEDs 11 M media access on local trips 30 ...
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... Card 39 ejecting 40 inserting 40 ports 37 POST (power-on self-test) 45 printer troubleshooting 51 problems 49 CD-ROM 50 display 49, 50 keyboard 51 printer 51 startup 49 troubleshooting 48 Q questions setting location for modem use 51 S safety CD-ROM 66 FCC notice 63 general instructions 64 modem...
... Card 39 ejecting 40 inserting 40 ports 37 POST (power-on self-test) 45 printer troubleshooting 51 problems 49 CD-ROM 50 display 49, 50 keyboard 51 printer 51 startup 49 troubleshooting 48 Q questions setting location for modem use 51 S safety CD-ROM 66 FCC notice 63 general instructions 64 modem...