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Acer TravelMate 332 User Manual

Acer TravelMate 332 User Manual (146 pages)

Acer Notebook Computer User's Guide

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 8.83 MB

Table of Contents

Notebook Computer
1
Table of Contents
3
Fcc Notice
7
Notices

7
Preface

13
- Connecting the Computer
  14
- Getting Help Online
  16
- Accessing Online Help
  16
- Support Information
  17
- Care and Maintenance
  18
Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with Your Computer

21
- Features
  23
- Display
  25
- Indicators
  27
- Keyboard
  28
  - Special Keys
    28
    
    Lock Keys
    28
    
    Embedded Numeric Keypad
    29
    
    Windows Keys
    30
    
    Hot Keys
    30
  - Keyboard Ergonomics
    34
- Touchpad
  35
  - Touchpad Basics
    35
    
    Customizing the Center Button
    37
- Storage
  38
  - Hard Disk
    38
  - Easylink™ Combo Drive
    38
    
    Connecting and Disconnecting the Easylink™ Combo Drive
    38
    
    Ejecting Media
    39
    
    Playing DVD Movies
    40
- Ports
  41
  - Left Port
    41
  - Rear Ports
    42
    
    Fax/Data Modem
    43
    
    Fast Infrared
    43
    
    Universal Serial Bus
    44
  - Right Ports
    45
    
    PC Card Slot
    45
- Audio
  48
  - Adjusting the Volume
    48
  - Enabling the 3D Effect Feature
    48
- Securing Your Computer
  50
  - Security Notch
    50
  - Passwords
    50
    
    Setting a Password
    51
Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power

53
- Battery Pack
  55
  - Battery Pack Characteristics
    55
  - Using a Battery Pack for the First Time
    55
  - Replacing the Battery Pack
    56
  - Charging the Battery
    57
    
    Charging Modes
    57
  - Checking the Battery Level
    58
    
    Using the Windows Battery Meter
    58
  - Optimizing Battery Life
    58
  - Battery-Low Warning
    59
- Power Management
  62
  - Power Management Modes
    62
    
    Display Standby Mode
    62
    
    Hard Disk Standby Mode
    63
    
    Standby Mode
    63
    
    Hibernation Mode
    64
    
    Sleep Mode (ACPI)
    65
  - Advanced Power Management
    66
  - Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
    66
Chapter 3 Peripherals and Options

67
- External Monitor
  69
  - Setting up Dual Display
    69
- Printer
  71
- External Pointing Device
  72
  - External PS/2 Mouse
    72
  - External Serial Mouse
    72
  - External USB Mouse
    73
- External Keyboard and Keypad
  74
- Audio Devices
  75
- PC Cards
  76
- USB Devices
  77
- Miscellaneous Options
  78
  - Additional Power Packs
    78
    
    Battery Pack
    78
    
    AC Adapter
    78
    
    External Battery Charger
    78
  - Cables
    78
    
    PS/2 Y-Bridge Cable
    78
    
    File Transfer Cable
    79
- Key Component Upgrades
  80
  - Memory Upgrade
    80
    
    Installing Memory
    80
  - Hard Disk Upgrade
    81
    
    Installing a Replacement Hard Disk
    82
Chapter 4 Moving with Your Computer

83
- Disconnecting from the Desktop
  85
- Moving Around
  86
- Taking the Computer Home
  87
  - Preparing the Computer
    87
  - What to Bring with You
    87
  - Special Considerations
    87
  - Setting up a Home Office
    88
- Traveling with the Computer
  89
  - Preparing the Computer
    89
  - What to Bring with You
    89
  - Special Considerations
    89
- Traveling Internationally with the Computer
  90
  - Preparing the Computer
    90
  - What to Bring with You
    90
  - Special Considerations
    90
Chapter 5 Software

93
- Sleep Manager
  96
  - Accessing the Sleep Manager
    96
  - Sleep Manager Functions
    98
    
    Create
    98
    
    Remove
    100
    
    Minimize
    100
    
    Exit
    100
- Notebook Manager
  101
  - Information Viewer
    102
  - Post
    103
  - Boot Sequence
    104
  - Password
    105
    
    Setting the Power-On Password
    106
    
    Setting the Setup Password
    106
  - Power Management
    107
    
    Setting Advanced Features
    108
  - Display Device
    109
- BIOS Utility
  110
  - Using the BIOS Utility
    110
  - System Information
    111
  - Basic System Settings
    113
  - Startup Configuration
    114
    
    Setting the Boot Drive Sequence
    115
  - Onboard Devices Configuration
    116
  - System Security
    117
    
    Setting a Password
    118
    
    Removing a Password
    119
    
    Changing a Password
    119
  - Power Management
    120
  - Load Default Settings
    122
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

123
- Frequently-Asked Questions
  125
- Troubleshooting Tips
  130
  - Using PC-Doctor
    130
- Online Services
  132
  - Before You Call
    132
- Error Messages
  134
Appendix A Specifications

137
Index

143

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