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126 startup 105 troubleshooting 104 PS/2 mouse connecting 52 PS/2 y-bridge cable connecting 58 Q questions multiple PS/2 devices 107 setting location for modem use 108 S safety CD-ROM xi FCC notice vii general instructions ix lithium battery xii modem notices viii scroll lock 8 security keylock 30 passwords 30 serial mouse connecting 52 serial port setting in BIOS Utility 96 service when to call xix Sleep Manager 76 troubleshooting 108 sleep mode 45 software bundled 75 speakers hot key 12 troubleshooting 106 specifications 119 Standby mode 43-44 entering 43 hot key 11 resuming from 44 signals 44 status indicator 7 status indicators 7 storage 18 AcerMedia Drive 18 floppy drive 18 hard disk 18 support information xvii T time setting in Setup Utility 93 touchpad 15 hot key 12 using 15-16 travel international flights 70 local trips 69 troubleshooting 104 tips 110 U Universal Serial Bus 24 USB connecting 57 USB. See Universal Serial Bus utility BIOS 90-102 Notebook Manager 81-89 Sleep Manager 76 V volume hot keys 12 W warranty International Traveler's Warranty xvii Windows keys 10

Section	Page
TravelMate 330 Series Notebook Computer	1
Caution	7
Connecting the Computer	14
Getting Help Online	16
Support Information	17
Care and Maintenance	18
Getting Familiar with your Computer	21
Features	23
Performance	23
Multimedia	23
Connectivity	23
Human-centric Design and Ergonomics	24
Expansion	24
Display	25
Video Performance	25
Simultaneous Display	25
Power Management	25
Dual Display	25
Opening and Closing the Display	26
Indicators	27
Keyboard	28
Special Keys	28
Lock Keys	28
Embedded Numeric Keypad	29
Windows Keys	30
Hot Keys	30
The Euro Symbol	32
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
Ejecting a Floppy Disk	39
Ejecting the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Tray	40
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
Inserting a Card	46
Ejecting a Card	46
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
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
Rapid mode	57
Charge-in-use mode	58
Trickle mode	58
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
\	63
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
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
Moving with your Computer	83
Disconnecting from the Desktop	85
Moving Around	86
Preparing the Computer	86
What To Bring to Short Meetings	86
What To Bring to Long Meetings	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
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
Troubleshooting	123
Frequently-Asked Questions	125
I pressed the power switch and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up.	125
Nothing appears on the screen.	125
Image is not full-screen.	126
No audio is heard from the computer.	126
I want to eject the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM tray without turning on the power. I cannot eject the CD-RO...	126
The keyboard does not respond.	127
The serial mouse does not work.	127
I prefer using an external keyboard and mouse, but both have PS/2 connectors and there is only on...	127
The printer does not work.	127
The infrared port does not work.	127
I want to set up my location to use the internal modem.	128
I get a “Not Enough Space for Allocation” error message from the Sleep Manager program.	128
Troubleshooting Tips	130
Using PC-Doctor	130
Online Services	132
Before you call	132
Error Messages	134
Specifications	137
Microprocessor	139
Memory	139
Data Storage	139
Display and Video	139
Audio	139
Keyboard and Pointing Device	140
I/O Ports	140
Weight and Dimensions	140
Temperature	140
Humidity (non-condensing)	141
System	141
Battery Pack	141
AC Adapter	141

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126

startup

105

troubleshooting

104

PS/2 mouse

connecting

PS/2 y-bridge cable

connecting

questions

multiple PS/2 devices

107

setting location for modem use

108

safety

CD-ROM

FCC notice

vii

general instructions

lithium battery

xii

modem notices

viii

scroll lock

security

keylock

passwords

serial mouse

connecting

serial port

setting in BIOS Utility

service

when to call

xix

Sleep Manager

troubleshooting

108

sleep mode

software

bundled

speakers

hot key

troubleshooting

106

specifications

119

Standby mode

43–44

entering

hot key

resuming from

signals

status indicator

status indicators

storage

AcerMedia Drive

floppy drive

hard disk

support

information

xvii

time

setting in Setup Utility

touchpad

hot key

using

15–16

travel

international flights

local trips

troubleshooting

104

tips

110

Universal Serial Bus

USB

connecting

USB. See Universal Serial Bus

utility

BIOS

90–102

Notebook Manager

81–89

Sleep Manager

volume

hot keys

warranty

International Traveler’s Warranty

xvii

Windows keys