Change Password Click the Change Password button, fill in the three fields in the Change Password dialog box, and then close the dialog box by clicking the OK button to change the Smart Card password. Encrypt/Decrypt PlatinumSecure can also be used to encrypt/decrypt files except for system files or files that are already encrypted with other applications. Double-click on a file to automatically encrypt/decrypt it. However, if the file is associated with an application, it will be opened with th

Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers using embedded keypad in a normal manner. Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys. Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys. Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad. Type the letters in a normal manner. 15 Windows keys The keyboard features two keys that provide Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has t

Consult your dealer for information on PC card options for your computer. Note: refer to your card's manual for details on how to install and use the card. To insert a PC card: 1 Align the card with your computer's PC card slot. Make sure that the edge with the connectors is facing the slot, and that the card is the right way up. Many cards are marked with an arrow to help you insert them correctly. 2 Slide the card into the slot, and then push gently until the card connects. 3 If necessary, con

Use a text editor, for example Notepad, to edit the MAC.CFG file as shown: • WriteData= '001122334455' <------- MAC value • StartAddr=7A <------- MAC address • WriteLeng=6 <------- MAC value length • KeepByte=0 <------- can be any value 2. Boot into DOS. 3. Execute MAC.BAT to write MAC information to eeprom. Chapter 2 37 38 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubles

See Windows Help for information on setting up a network connection. 29 Fax/data modem Your computer has a built-in V.92 56Kbps AC’97 Link fax/data modem. English Warning: This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines. Plugging the computer into a digital phone system will damage the modem. To use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. EnglishEnglish Getting familiar with your computer 30 Fast infrared The computer’s fast infrared (FI

Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Liquid-crystal display (LCD) provides visual output. 2 Status indicators Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer, its functions and components. English EnglishEnglish 4 Getting familiar with your computer # Item Description 3 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See“Launch keys” on page 21 for more details. 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 5 Palmrest Comfortable support

3 IEEE 1394 port Connects IEEE 1394 devices. 4 S-video Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 5 USB ports Four 2.0 ports for connecting USB devices. 6 External display port Connects an external (VGA) display monitor. 7 Parallel port Connects a parallel device, such as a printer. 8 Ventilation slots Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 9 Kensington lock slot For attaching a security connector. English EnglishEnglish Getting familiar with your comput

• Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0°C (32°F), or above 50°C (122°F). • Do not expose the computer to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer. • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt. • Do not place objects on top of the computer. • Do

Check the following: • Make sure that the external microphone is properly plugged into the microphone-in jack on the computer. • Make sure that the volume is not muted or set too low. I can't eject the optical drive tray with my computer turned off. The computer needs to be turned on for the optical drive eject button to function. If you need to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off, push a straightened paper clip into the optical drive emergency eject hole. See “Emergency

To set the mail, Web browser and programmable keys, run the Acer Launch Manager. See “Launch Manager” on page 63. # Launch Key Default Application 1 Email Launches your email application. 2 Web browser Launches your Internet browser. 3 e Acer eManager application (User-programmable) 4 P User-programmable. In addition, there are two launch keys at the front panet. Even when the cover is closed, you can easily access the features of Wireless and English English English 22 Getting familiar with you