User manual ACER TRAVELMATE 220

[. . . ] TravelMate 220/260 series User's guide Copyright © 2001. TravelMate 220 / 260 series User's guide Original Issue: December 2001 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. [. . . ] Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk. Even if the hard disk is · · 30 1 Getting to know your TravelMate removed from the computer and moved to another computer, it cannot be accessed without the Hard Disk Password. Important!If you forget your password, please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center. Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the left-hand corner of the display screen. · When the Setup Password is set, the following prompt appears when you press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility at boot-up. Type the Setup Password and press Enter to access the BIOS Utility. · When the Power-on Password is set, the following prompt appears at boot-up. Type the Power-on Password (a . symbol appears for each character you type) and press Enter to use the computer. · When the Hard Disk Password is set, the following prompt appears at boot-up. Type the Hard Disk Password (a . symbol appears for each character you type) and press Enter to use the computer. If you successfully entered the password, you are presented with a 31 correct entry symbol. If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the following message or symbol appears. Slide and hold the power switch for four seconds to shut down the computer. If you fail to enter the Hard Disk Password, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Setting passwords You can set passwords using: · · Notebook Manager BIOS Utility See your online guide for more details. 32 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 2 Customizing my computer After learning the basics of your TravelMate computer, let's get acquainted with the advanced features of your computer. In this chapter, you will learn how to add options, upgrade components for better performance, and customize your computer. 35 Expanding through options Your TravelMate offers you a complete mobile computing experience. AcerMedia bay modules To swap drive modules in and out of the AcerMedia drive bay, follow these steps: 1 2 3 4 Turn your computer off. Slide and hold the AcerMedia drive bay release latch (a); then pull out the drive module from the AcerMedia drive bay (b). 5 6 7 8 Insert a drive module into the AcerMedia drive bay. Turn your computer on. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instructions on how to connect different 36 2 Customizing my computer external devices to the computer, see your online guide for more details. Modem Your computer has a built-in V. 90 56Kbps AC'97 Link modem. Warning!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. Start your communications software program. See your communications manual for instructions. Network Your computer has built-in Ethernet/Fast Ethernet capabilities. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack 37 to an network jack or hub. Consult your network administrator for details. Universal Serial Bus The Universal Serial Bus (USB) 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 two ports available. 38 2 Customizing my computer PC Card slot There is one Type II/Type III CardBus PC Card slot found on the left side of the computer. This slot accepts 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. [. . . ] If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. e f 12 Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend. Keep them away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly. 14 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4. 6 meters). Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. [. . . ]