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...and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. No part of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. The serial number and model number are the properties of purchase information in the space provided below. All correspondence concerning your computer. TravelMate ... their respective companies. TMa550.book Page ii Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM Copyright © 2001 All Rights Reserved TravelMate α-550 series Notebook computer User's guide Original Issue: October 2001 Changes may be incorporated in new editions of such revision...
...and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. No part of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. The serial number and model number are the properties of purchase information in the space provided below. All correspondence concerning your computer. TravelMate ... their respective companies. TMa550.book Page ii Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM Copyright © 2001 All Rights Reserved TravelMate α-550 series Notebook computer User's guide Original Issue: October 2001 Changes may be incorporated in new editions of such revision...
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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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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. Combinations with this key perform special functions. TMa550.book Page 17 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM 17 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific 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. Combinations with this key perform special functions. 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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Do not use another country, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. What to use converter kits sold for traveling. If not, purchase a power cord that are appropriate to the country to which you are ...
Do not use another country, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. What to use converter kits sold for traveling. If not, purchase a power cord that are appropriate to the country to which you are ...
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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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.... [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... Save and Exit Note: The screen above is for parameters are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Help for reference only. Read this carefully when making changes to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup...
.... [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... Save and Exit Note: The screen above is for parameters are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Help for reference only. Read this carefully when making changes to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup...
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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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... printer to operate in ECP mode. 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...
... printer to operate in ECP mode. 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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... O/S Description Sets the operating system in front of a device. 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...
... O/S Description Sets the operating system in front of a device. 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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device Address Conflict Specific device has an address conflict. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters (try loading the default settings); then save and restart your computer. ...
device Address Conflict Specific device has an address conflict. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters (try loading the default settings); then save and restart your computer. ...
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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.