User manual ACER TRAVELMATE 4740ZG

[. . . ] Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. TravelMate 2000/2500 Series Notebook Computer Model Number : __________________________________ Serial Number: ___________________________________ Purchase Date: ___________________________________ Place of Purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. [. . . ] Some keyless models are also available. Setting a password Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access. When set, no one can access the computer without entering the correct password. There are three types of passwords you can set: 1 2 3 Supervisor Password secures your computer against unauthorized entry to and use of the BIOS Utility. User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk. Important!Do not forget your Setup and Hard Disk passwords!If you forget your passwords, please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center. You can set the passwords using the BIOS Utility. 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. 33 Expanding through options Your TravelMate offers you a complete mobile computing experience. English Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. Modem Your computer has a built-in V. 92 56Kbps AC'97 Link modem. Warning!This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines. 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. 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. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer by yourself. 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. Easy answers and solutions are provided for each one. English I pressed the power switch and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up. Look at the Power indicator: · If it is not lit, no power is being applied to the computer. Check the following: · If you are running on battery power, it may be low and unable to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. Make sure that the AC adapter is plugged in properly to the computer and to the power outlet. [. . . ] patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. 4, 631, 603, 4, 577, 216, 4, 819, 098, 4, 907, 093, and 6, 516, 132 licensed for limited viewing uses only. Radio Device Regulatory Notice Note: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or BluetoothTM only. English PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. [. . . ]