User manual ACER TRAVELMATE 370

[. . . ] 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 230/280 series Notebook computer Model Number : __________________________________ Serial Number: ___________________________________ Purchase Date: ___________________________________ Place of Purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. [. . . ] See "Launch Keys" on page 18 for more information. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, 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/ouput 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. 46 2 Customizing my computer To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during the POST (power-on selftest) while the TravelMate logo is being displayed. Navigating the BIOS Utility These are the menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot and Exit. To enter a menu, highlight the item using the keys. Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions: · · · · Press the cursor up/down keys () to select item. Press the -/+ to change the value of a parameter. Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to return to the main menu Note: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. 47 Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information. Note: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter CPU Type System Memory (KB) Extended Memory (MB) HDD1 Serial Number System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Description Describes the type of CPU installed in the system. Shows the system memory size. Shows the extended memory size. Shows the primary master hard disk drive serial number. Shows the system BIOS version. Shows the video graphics accelerator BIOS version. 48 2 Customizing my computer Parameter KBC Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Description Shows the current keyboard controller (KBC) version Shows the system serial number. Shows the asset tag number. Shows the official name of the product. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Set Supervisor Password Description When set, this password protects the BIOS Utility from unauthorized entry. Set User Password When set, this password protects the computer from unauthorized entry during boot-up or resume from Hibernation mode. Password on Boot When enabled, a password is requested when the system boots up. Options: Enabled or Disabled Set Primary Hard Disk Password When set, this password prevents the primary hard disk from unauthorized access. It consists of 8 alphanumeric characters. Press Enter to set this password. 56 2 Customizing my computer Boot The Boot menu contains parameter values that determine in what order the bootable devices in your computer start-up. Setting the Boot drive sequence Use the cursor up/down keys to select a boot device, then press or to change its order. Items with a "+" sign can be further expanded. 57 Exit This menu contains the exit options. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Description Saves your changes and exits the BIOS Utility. Discards your changes and exits the BIOS Utility. Loads default settings for all setup parameters. Discards your changes. Saves your changes. 58 2 Customizing my computer 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. [. . . ] VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD ÅLÅ TUIJOTA SÅTEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN 83 VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN Lithium battery statement CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. [. . . ]