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All correspondence concerning your computer. TravelMate α-550 series Notebook computer Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase All trademarks and registered trademarks are recorded on the ...without obligation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of their respective companies. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of Acer Incorporated. TMa550.book Page ii Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM Copyright © 2001 All Rights Reserved TravelMate α-550 series Notebook computer User's ...
All correspondence concerning your computer. TravelMate α-550 series Notebook computer Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase All trademarks and registered trademarks are recorded on the ...without obligation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of their respective companies. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of Acer Incorporated. TMa550.book Page ii Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM Copyright © 2001 All Rights Reserved TravelMate α-550 series Notebook computer User's ...
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TMa550.book Page ix Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM 5 Software System software Easy Button E-Mail Detector BIOS Setup Utility Main System Devices Security Others Boot Exit 6 Troubleshooting Frequently-asked questions Error messages Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Notices Index ix 59 61 62 63 64 65 67 68 71 72 73 75 77 81 85 91 99
TMa550.book Page ix Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM 5 Software System software Easy Button E-Mail Detector BIOS Setup Utility Main System Devices Security Others Boot Exit 6 Troubleshooting Frequently-asked questions Error messages Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Notices Index ix 59 61 62 63 64 65 67 68 71 72 73 75 77 81 85 91 99
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Combinations with this key perform special 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 Run dialog box) Application key Opens the application's context menu (same as rightclick). Key Description Windows logo key Start button. TMa550.book Page 17 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM 17 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Combinations with this key perform special 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 Run dialog box) Application key Opens the application's context menu (same as rightclick). Key Description Windows logo key Start button. TMa550.book Page 17 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM 17 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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... with you Bring the following items with you. • AC adapter • Power cords that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are moving from country to which you are traveling in another printer Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as you would normally prepare it...
... with you Bring the following items with you. • AC adapter • Power cords that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are moving from country to which you are traveling in another printer Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as you would normally prepare it...
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.... [11:21:00] [09/11/2001] 1.44MB, 3½" IBM-DJSA-220-(PM) [Enabled] [Auto-Selected] [Enabled] 640 KB 113664 KB V0.01 Boot Exit Item Specific Help F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select > Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10...
.... [11:21:00] [09/11/2001] 1.44MB, 3½" IBM-DJSA-220-(PM) [Enabled] [Auto-Selected] [Enabled] 640 KB 113664 KB V0.01 Boot Exit Item Specific Help F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select > Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10...
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TMa550.book Page 65 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM 65 • Press Esc while you are in the Item Specific Help part of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. • In any menu, you can also press F10 to parameter values. Help .... [11:21:00] [09/11/2001] 1.44MB, 3½" IBM-DJSA-220-(PM) [Enabled] [Auto-Selected] [Enabled] 640 KB 113664 KB V0.01 Boot Exit Item Specific Help F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select > Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10...
TMa550.book Page 65 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM 65 • Press Esc while you are in the Item Specific Help part of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. • In any menu, you can also press F10 to parameter values. Help .... [11:21:00] [09/11/2001] 1.44MB, 3½" IBM-DJSA-220-(PM) [Enabled] [Auto-Selected] [Enabled] 640 KB 113664 KB V0.01 Boot Exit Item Specific Help F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select > Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10...
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...: Interrupt: Mode: Base I/O address: DMA channel: VGA Frame Buffer Size: [Simultaneous] [Enabled] [Both] [Enabled] [Enabled] [IRQ 7] [ECP] [378] [DMA 3] [16 Mb] Others Boot Exit Item Specific Help F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select > Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10...
...: Interrupt: Mode: Base I/O address: DMA channel: VGA Frame Buffer Size: [Simultaneous] [Enabled] [Both] [Enabled] [Enabled] [IRQ 7] [ECP] [378] [DMA 3] [16 Mb] Others Boot Exit Item Specific Help F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select > Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10...
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... only if Mode is 112 MB. Main System Devices Security User Password: Set User Password: Password on boot: Clear [Enter] [Disabled] Others Boot Exit Item Specific Help F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select > Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10...
... only if Mode is 112 MB. Main System Devices Security User Password: Set User Password: Password on boot: Clear [Enter] [Disabled] Others Boot Exit Item Specific Help F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select > Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10...
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... screen. Main System Devices Security Low Battery Alarm: Panel Close Alarm: System Beep: Installed O/S: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Win98/Me/2K/XP] Others Boot Exit Item Specific Help F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select > Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10...
... screen. Main System Devices Security Low Battery Alarm: Panel Close Alarm: System Beep: Installed O/S: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Win98/Me/2K/XP] Others Boot Exit Item Specific Help F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select > Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10...
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Main System Devices +Removable Devices +Hard Drive CD-ROM/DVD Drive Security Others Boot Exit Item Specific Help F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select > Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 ...
Main System Devices +Removable Devices +Hard Drive CD-ROM/DVD Drive Security Others Boot Exit Item Specific Help F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select > Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 ...
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... the BIOS Setup Utility. Main System Devices Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Security Others Boot Exit Item Specific Help F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Execute Command F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save...
... the BIOS Setup Utility. Main System Devices Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Security Others Boot Exit Item Specific Help F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Execute Command F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save...
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... 3, 2001 10:57 AM 83 Error Messages Corrective Action 02D0 System cache error Cache disabled Cache memory test failed and was disabled; device Address Conflict Specific device has an address conflict. then save and restart your dealer or an authorized service center. 02F5 DMA Test Failed System unable to write to...
... 3, 2001 10:57 AM 83 Error Messages Corrective Action 02D0 System cache error Cache disabled Cache memory test failed and was disabled; device Address Conflict Specific device has an address conflict. then save and restart your dealer or an authorized service center. 02F5 DMA Test Failed System unable to write to...
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TMa550.book Page 86 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer.
TMa550.book Page 86 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer.