Acer TravelMate 320 driver and firmware
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..., photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
TravelMate 320 Series Notebook Computer
Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase
Acer, the Acer logo and TravelMate are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Intel, Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered...
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... 1 Features 3 Display 5 Indicators 7 Keyboard 9 Special Keys 9 Touchpad 13 Touchpad Basics 13 Storage 15 Using the CD-ROM Drive 15 Using the Floppy Drive 16 Installing the Weight-Saver Module 18 Ports 20 Left Ports 20 Rear Ports 22 Right Ports 23 Audio 28 Adjusting the Volume 28 Securing your Computer 29 Security Notch 29 Passwords 29
Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power 31...
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... and Options 45 External Monitor 47 Printer 48 External Pointing Device 49 External PS/2 Mouse 49 External USB Mouse 49 External Keyboard and Keypad 50 Audio Devices 51 PC Cards 52 USB Devices 53 Miscellaneous Options 54 Additional Power Packs 54 Cables 54 Memory Upgrade 55
Chapter 4 Moving with your Computer 57 Disconnecting from the Desktop 59 Moving Around 60 Preparing the...
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Chapter 5 Software 67 PHDISK 70 Running PHDISK 70 BIOS Setup Utility 72 Using the BIOS Setup Utility 72 Main 74 Advanced 79 Security 81 Boot 83 Exit 85
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 87 Frequently-Asked Questions 89 Help Services 93 Before you call 93 Error Messages 95
Appendix A Specifications 99
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...the receiver is connected
❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
help
Notice: Shielded Cables
All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.
Notice: Peripheral Devices
Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class B limits may be...
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... single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the ... Safety Instructions
Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. 1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on...in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 6. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated ...
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xiv Preface
Connecting the Computer
Connecting the computer is as easy as 1-2-3. 1. Install the battery pack.
a. Turn the computer over, and slide the battery lock to the unlock position; then flip open the battery connector cover and latch securely.
b. Connect the battery pack to the computer, aligning the guide bar and connector on the battery pack to...
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... the display cover latch to the right and lift up the display cover to open the display. Make sure the power switch lock (2) is in the unlock (down) position; then slide the power switch (1) towards the front of the computer and release it to turn on the power.
The POST (Power On Self-Test) routine executes and Windows begins loading.
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..., an online version is also available on the computer.
Accessing Online Help
To access the online documentation, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader. ❑ To install Adobe Acrobat Reader:
Click on Start, Programs, TravelMate Online, then click on Install Adobe Acrobat Reader. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. ❑ To access the online user's guide: Click on...
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... country you are traveling in for assistance.
Note: For more information, see "Help Services" on page 93.
If you are connected to the Internet and have World Wide Web access, visit our home page (http://www.acer.com/) and get an updated list of our worldwide offices, as well as information about our products.
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... monitor to the computer. Follow these steps: 1. Save your work, if necessary. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and plug the
power cord to a power outlet. 3. Remove the battery pack. 4. Flip open the external display port cover and connect the
external monitor cable to the external display port (1).
Read the monitor manual for steps on how to install the driver software and operating...
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... and connect the cable to the USB jack and the USB jack or printer connector on the printer, depending on the cable used. Note: Some parallel printers may not be supported by USB-to-printer converters. If you have access to a USB printer or a networked printer, make use of it.
See your printer manual for steps on how to install the printer driver software and for operating instructions.
Note: The...
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... to perform a memory upgrade.
Memory is expandable to 256 MB, using 32-/64-/128-MB 64-bit industry-standard soDIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The computer supports SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory).
Installing Memory
There are two memory slots on your computer. Follow these steps to install memory: 1. Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if
connected) and...
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The computer comes preloaded with the following software: ❑ Windows 98 operating system ❑ BIOS Setup Utility ❑ System utilities, drivers and application software
Note: To access Windows software applications, click on the Start button and select the application folder. Then click on the application icon to run the selected application. To learn about the software and ...
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... how your computer saves and manages power.
PHDISK is a utility that works with your computer's BIOS and Windows ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) to manage the hibernation operation. This includes: ❑ creating the hibernation file which contains the current state
of the computer ❑ checking if the hibernation file is valid ❑ saving and loading the contents...
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... USB printer or a networked printer, make use of it.
I want to set up my location to use the internal modem.
To properly use your communications software (e.g., HyperTerminal), you need to set up your location: 1. Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 1. Double-click on Modems. 2. Click on Dialing Properties and begin setting up your
location. Refer to the Windows manual.
I get an error message...
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... solve this problem, use tools such as Disk Defragmenter (Windows) to compact these free disk spaces. Then run PHDISK again to create the file. ❑ Disk compression utilities are used.
PHDISK can work with most compression software. However, PHDISK can only create the space on a host drive. A host drive stores original file information and cannot be compressed...
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102 Appendix A Specifications
Keyboard and Pointing Device ❑ 83-key Windows keyboard ❑ Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device
I/O Ports ❑ One type II/I CardBus PC Card slot ❑ One RJ-11 modem jack (V.90-compliant 56Kbps) ❑ Two USB jacks ❑ One power jack (DC-in) ❑ One 15-pin external monitor port (DDC 2.0-compliant) ❑ One 6-pin ...
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...bridge cable 54 USB 53 D
date setting in Setup Utility 74
diskette ejecting 18
diskette drive 15 display 5
computer 5 hot keys 12 LCD brightness control feature 43 opening and closing 6 performance 5 power management 5, 43 simultaneous 5 troubleshooting 89, 90 E
error messages 95 F
FAQ. See frequently-asked questions
floppy disk ejecting 18
floppy drive 15 frequently-asked questions 89 H
hard disk...
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memory upgrade 55 PC Cards 52 spare AC adapter 54 spare battery 54 P
password 29 changing in Setup Utility 82 removing in Setup Utility 83 setting in Setup Utility 82 types 29
PC Card 24 ejecting 25 inserting 24
PHDISK 70 troubleshooting 91
ports 20 left 20 rear 22 right 23
power turning on xv
power management 41 ACPI 41
power management modes display standby mode...