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Acer Incorporated. TravelMate 740 series User's guide Original Issue: July 2001 Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in this publication without obligation to the ...are registered trademarks of this publication may be incorporated in the space provided below. All correspondence concerning your computer. TravelMate 740 series Notebook computer Model number Serial number Purchase date Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. Such changes will be made periodically to the information in any...
Acer Incorporated. TravelMate 740 series User's guide Original Issue: July 2001 Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in this publication without obligation to the ...are registered trademarks of this publication may be incorporated in the space provided below. All correspondence concerning your computer. TravelMate 740 series Notebook computer Model number Serial number Purchase date Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. Such changes will be made periodically to the information in any...
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poster helps you get started with your TravelMate as much as we have designed a set of notebook computers your choice for Starters... If you ever need to print out a copy, this User's guide is useful for you. This User's guide introduces you ...to the many ways your computer can help you use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help menu. For instructions on the screen to use your TravelMate...
poster helps you get started with your TravelMate as much as we have designed a set of notebook computers your choice for Starters... If you ever need to print out a copy, this User's guide is useful for you. This User's guide introduces you ...to the many ways your computer can help you use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help menu. For instructions on the screen to use your TravelMate...
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...things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer 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 ...drive 20 Using software 21 Audio 22 Adjusting the volume 22 Power management 23 Moving around with your TravelMate 24 Disconnecting from the desktop 24 Moving around 24 Taking the computer home 25 Traveling with the ... options 35 Connectivity options 35 Upgrade options 39 Using system utilities 41 Notebook Manager 41 BIOS Utility 41
...things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer 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 ...drive 20 Using software 21 Audio 22 Adjusting the volume 22 Power management 23 Moving around with your TravelMate 24 Disconnecting from the desktop 24 Moving around 24 Taking the computer home 25 Traveling with the ... options 35 Connectivity options 35 Upgrade options 39 Using system utilities 41 Notebook Manager 41 BIOS Utility 41
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Slide and hold the power switch for more details. If you fail to enter the Hard Disk Password, please contact your TravelMate following message or symbol appears. Setting passwords You can set passwords using: • Notebook Manager • BIOS Utility See your online guide for four seconds to shut down the computer. 32 1 Getting to know your dealer or an authorized service center. Then turn on the computer again, and try again.
Slide and hold the power switch for more details. If you fail to enter the Hard Disk Password, please contact your TravelMate following message or symbol appears. Setting passwords You can set passwords using: • Notebook Manager • BIOS Utility See your online guide for four seconds to shut down the computer. 32 1 Getting to know your dealer or an authorized service center. Then turn on the computer again, and try again.
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...you do not need to run this utility. 41 Using system utilities Notebook Manager The computer has a built-in system setup program called Notebook Manager. Click on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager. 2 Select the Notebook Manager application to run it. Your computer is a hardware configuration program... built into your computer's BIOS (basic input/ouput system). The Windows-based Notebook Manager allows you to run the program. It also shows current hardware configurations. BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is already ...
...you do not need to run this utility. 41 Using system utilities Notebook Manager The computer has a built-in system setup program called Notebook Manager. Click on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager. 2 Select the Notebook Manager application to run it. Your computer is a hardware configuration program... built into your computer's BIOS (basic input/ouput system). The Windows-based Notebook Manager allows you to run the program. It also shows current hardware configurations. BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is already ...
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See "Requesting service" on page 50. 49 Troubleshooting tips This notebook computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems. • If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" on page 52. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer.
See "Requesting service" on page 50. 49 Troubleshooting tips This notebook computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems. • If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" on page 52. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer.
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68 Appendix B Notices Year 2000 compliance statement The TravelMate 740 series notebook computer carries the "Hardware NSTL Tested Year 2000 Compliant" logo, which certifies that this model has been tested by NSTL using the YMark2000 test, and has been found to meet NSTL's standards for Year 2000 hardware compliance. For more details, check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center Web site (global.acer.com/service/pcy2000.html)
68 Appendix B Notices Year 2000 compliance statement The TravelMate 740 series notebook computer carries the "Hardware NSTL Tested Year 2000 Compliant" logo, which certifies that this model has been tested by NSTL using the YMark2000 test, and has been found to meet NSTL's standards for Year 2000 hardware compliance. For more details, check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center Web site (global.acer.com/service/pcy2000.html)