User manual ACER TRAVELMATE 2000

[. . . ] TravelMate 2000/2500 Series User's Guide Copyright © 2004. TravelMate 2000/2500 Series User's Guide Original Issue: March 2004 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. [. . . ] Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. To use the modem, connect a phone cable from the modem jack to a phone line jack. See your communications manual for instructions to start the program. 34 2 Customizing my computer English Network Your computer has built-in Ethernet/Fast Ethernet capabilities. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack to an network jack or hub. Consult your network administrator for details. Universal Serial Bus The Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2. 0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect and daisy-chain USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. Your computer has four ports available. 35 PC Card slot There are one Type III or two Type II CardBus PC Card slots found on the left side of the computer. The slots accept credit-card-sized cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs. CardBus improves on the 16-bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits. English Note: Refer to your card manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions. Inserting a PC Card Insert the card into the lower slot and make the proper connections (e. g. , network cable), if necessary. See your card manual for details. Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card: 1 2 Exit the application using the card. Left-click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar and click on the PC Card item. Click OK to confirm. 36 2 Customizing my computer English 3 Press the slot eject button (1) to pop out the eject button; then press it again to eject the card (2). Upgrade options Your computer delivers superior power and performance. This computer allows you to upgrade key components when you need increased performance. Note: Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade. Memory upgrade Memory is expandable to 2 GB, employing DDR 266/333 256MB/512MB/ 1GB SDRAM modules. There are two memory slots on your computer, one of which is occupied by standard memory. You can upgrade memory by installing a memory module into the available slot, or replacing the standard memory with a higher-capacity memory module. 37 Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Remove the screw from the memory cover (1), then lift up and remove the memory cover (2). English 2 3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot (1), then gently press it down until it clicks into place (2). 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. 38 2 Customizing my computer English Using system utilities Notebook Manager The computer has a built-in system setup program called Notebook Manager. The Windows-based Notebook Manager allows you to set passwords, the startup sequence of the drives, and power management settings. To start the Notebook Manager, press Fn-F2 or follow these steps: 1 2 Click on Start, All Programs, then Notebook Manager. Select the Notebook Manager application to run the program. Click on Help and Support for more information. 39 Launch Manager There are six Launch Keys located above the keyboard. See "Launch keys" on page 19 for more information. English You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application. BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during the Power-On Self Test (POST) while the TravelMate logo is being displayed. 40 2 Customizing my computer English 3 Troubleshooting my computer This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. 43 Frequently-asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. [. . . ] This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Macrovision copyright protection notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U. S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. 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