User manual ACER TRAVELMATE 4750Z

[. . . ] 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 290E series Notebook computer Model number : _________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Purchase date: ___________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. [. . . ] Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press Enter. · · Important!You have three chances to enter a password. If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down the computer. Then turn on the computer again, and try again. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS Utility. 34 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English 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. 37 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. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, see your online guide for more details. Fax/data modem Your computer has a built-in V. 92 56Kbps AC'97 Link fax/data 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 fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. Warning: Please use the delivered phone cable in the country of use. 38 2 Customizing my computer English Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based (10/100 Mbps) network. 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 BIOS (basic input/output system). 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 POST (power-on self-test) while the TravelMate logo is being displayed. 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. Key link: www. acersupport. com 47 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 button 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. [. . . ] VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Anvãnd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera anvãnt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. VAROITUS Päristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. [. . . ]