Acer TravelMate 620 Series User Manual

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61The keyboard does not respond.Try attaching an external keyboard to the USB connector on the rear ofthe computer. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized servicecenter as the internal keyboard cable may be loose.The infrared port does not work.Check the following:• Make sure that the infrared ports of the two devices are facingeach other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of 1 meter apart.• Make sure there is a clear path between the two infrared ports.Nothing should be blocking the ports.• Make sure you have the appropriate software running on bothdevices (for file transfers) or you have the appropriate drivers (forprinting to an infrared printer).• During the POST, press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify thatthe infrared port is enabled.• Make sure both devices are IrDA-compliant.The printer does not work.Check the following:• Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and thatit is turned on.• Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to thecomputer’s parallel port and the corresponding port on theprinter.• During POST, press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that theparallel port is enabled.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.2 Double-click on Modems.3 Click on Dialing Properties and begin setting up your location.Refer to the Windows manual.