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Contents Notebook Manager 51 Launch Manager 52 BIOS Utility 53 3 Troubleshooting your computer 55 Frequently-asked questions 57 Troubleshooting tips 60 Using PC-Doctor 60 Error messages 61 Requesting service 63 International Traveler's ...
Contents Notebook Manager 51 Launch Manager 52 BIOS Utility 53 3 Troubleshooting your computer 55 Frequently-asked questions 57 Troubleshooting tips 60 Using PC-Doctor 60 Error messages 61 Requesting service 63 International Traveler's ...
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14 1 Getting to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to know your TravelMate Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click...
14 1 Getting to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to know your TravelMate Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click...
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... a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the right panel of security. • PlatinumPAS implements the first security measure at the BIOS level and runs during the BIOS routine check when a computer is powered up to prevent any illegal access to the system. If no SmartCard or Emergency Card is detected... up or rebooting. Together, they provide you with multiple levels of the computer lets you need to take care of . 30 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Securing your computer. Learn how to secure the lock.
... a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the right panel of security. • PlatinumPAS implements the first security measure at the BIOS level and runs during the BIOS routine check when a computer is powered up to prevent any illegal access to the system. If no SmartCard or Emergency Card is detected... up or rebooting. Together, they provide you with multiple levels of the computer lets you need to take care of . 30 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Securing your computer. Learn how to secure the lock.
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...registered. 6 PlatinumKey automatically stores your login data and asks for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS Utility. PlatinumKey provides a list of protection for your confirmation to automatically log you in case the card is lost/stolen. Also, you ... select Close PlatinumKey. Combine the use . If you choose No, you will only be searched and selected. 36 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 3 Enter your SmartCard password and click OK. 4 If PlatinumKey is being used for the very first time, it will ask "Would you...
...registered. 6 PlatinumKey automatically stores your login data and asks for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS Utility. PlatinumKey provides a list of protection for your confirmation to automatically log you in case the card is lost/stolen. Also, you ... select Close PlatinumKey. Combine the use . If you choose No, you will only be searched and selected. 36 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 3 Enter your SmartCard password and click OK. 4 If PlatinumKey is being used for the very first time, it will ask "Would you...
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...Hard Disk Password! If you enter the password incorrectly, an x symbol appears. Important! Then turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS Utility or the Notebook Manager. Important! Type the User Password and press Enter to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts....an authorized service center. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is removed from the computer and moved to access the BIOS Utility. You have three chances to shut down the computer. Even if the hard disk is set , a prompt appears when you enter ...
...Hard Disk Password! If you enter the password incorrectly, an x symbol appears. Important! Then turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS Utility or the Notebook Manager. Important! Type the User Password and press Enter to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts....an authorized service center. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is removed from the computer and moved to access the BIOS Utility. You have three chances to shut down the computer. Even if the hard disk is set , a prompt appears when you enter ...
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To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during the POST (power-on selftest) while the TravelMate logo is a hardware configuration program built into your online guide for more information. See your computer's BIOS (basic input/ouput system). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run this utility. 53 BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is being displayed. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it.
To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during the POST (power-on selftest) while the TravelMate logo is a hardware configuration program built into your online guide for more information. See your computer's BIOS (basic input/ouput system). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run this utility. 53 BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is being displayed. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it.
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To connect two PS/2-type devices to the computer, you need to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the infrared port is enabled. • Make sure that there is only one PS/2 port on the computer's rear. Nothing should ...
To connect two PS/2-type devices to the computer, you need to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the infrared port is enabled. • Make sure that there is only one PS/2 port on the computer's rear. Nothing should ...
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... action. Diskette Drive Controller Error or Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Diskette Drive Type Mismatch Press F2 (during POST) to enter the BIOS Utility; I/O Parity Error Contact your dealer or an authorized No Controller Present service center. 61 Error messages If you receive an error message, note the... take the corrective action. Diskette Drive Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Equipment Configuration Error Press F2 (during POST) to enter the BIOS Utility;
... action. Diskette Drive Controller Error or Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Diskette Drive Type Mismatch Press F2 (during POST) to enter the BIOS Utility; I/O Parity Error Contact your dealer or an authorized No Controller Present service center. 61 Error messages If you receive an error message, note the... take the corrective action. Diskette Drive Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Equipment Configuration Error Press F2 (during POST) to enter the BIOS Utility;
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... your dealer or an authorized service center. Protected Mode Test Fail Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. RAM BIOS Bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard Interface Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. .... Memory Size Mismatch Press F2 (during POST) to enter the BIOS Utility; Real-Time Clock Error Press F2 (during POST) to enter the BIOS Utility; Some problems may be solved using the BIOS Utility. 62 3 Troubleshooting your computer Error Messages Corrective Action Keyboard...
... your dealer or an authorized service center. Protected Mode Test Fail Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. RAM BIOS Bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard Interface Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. .... Memory Size Mismatch Press F2 (during POST) to enter the BIOS Utility; Real-Time Clock Error Press F2 (during POST) to enter the BIOS Utility; Some problems may be solved using the BIOS Utility. 62 3 Troubleshooting your computer Error Messages Corrective Action Keyboard...
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... memory expandable to 512MB Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) • Dual 144-pin industry standard soDIMM sockets (PC-100) • 512 KB Flash ROM BIOS Data storage • One removable, high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk (2.5-inch, 9.5 mm, UltraDMA-66) • One removable, high-speed AcerMedia drive (CD-RW or...
... memory expandable to 512MB Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) • Dual 144-pin industry standard soDIMM sockets (PC-100) • 512 KB Flash ROM BIOS Data storage • One removable, high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk (2.5-inch, 9.5 mm, UltraDMA-66) • One removable, high-speed AcerMedia drive (CD-RW or...
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... A AC adapter caring for vii AcerMedia bay drive 20 audio 23 adjusting the volume 23 troubleshooting 58 B battery pack caring for vii charging indicator 11 BIOS utility 53 brightness hotkeys 16 C caps lock 12 on indicator 11 care AC adapter vii battery pack vii computer vii CD or DVD tray ejecting...
... A AC adapter caring for vii AcerMedia bay drive 20 audio 23 adjusting the volume 23 troubleshooting 58 B battery pack caring for vii charging indicator 11 BIOS utility 53 brightness hotkeys 16 C caps lock 12 on indicator 11 care AC adapter vii battery pack vii computer vii CD or DVD tray ejecting...