Acer 2350 manual First things first, Your guides

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First things first

We would like to thank you for making the TravelMate series of notebook computers your choice for your mobile computing needs. We hope you will be happy with your TravelMate as much as we enjoyed making it for you.

Your guides

To help you use your TravelMate, we have designed a set of guides:

First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your computer.

This User's guide introduces you to the many ways your computer can help you be more productive. This guide provides clear and concise information about the computer, so read it thoroughly.

If you ever need to print out a copy, this User’s guide is also available in Portable Document Format (PDF). Follow these steps:

1Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.

2Click on AcerSystem User's guide.

Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader be installed. For instructions on how to use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help and Support menu.

For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://www.acer.com.

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Contents Users Guide TravelMate 2350 SeriesPage Your guides First things firstBasic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adaptor Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computerTravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front open viewDescription Front view English Right view Left viewHDD Rear view Bottom view Multimedia FeaturesPerformance DisplayExpansion ConnectivityIcon Function Description IndicatorsEnglish Lock key Description Caps Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock keysDesired action Num Lock on Num Lock off Embedded numeric keypadKey Description Windows keysHot key Icon Function Description Fn+Esc Hot keysHot key Icon Function Description Euro symbolEnglish Launch keys Launch key Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Tap Button Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray StorageHard disc Optical driveUsing software Playing DVD moviesRegion code Country or region Power management Adjusting the volumeAudio Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Moving aroundTaking the computer home What to take to short meetingsWhat to bring to long meetings Special considerations What to take with youSetting up a home office Traveling with the computerTraveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you Using a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwordsComputer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/Data modem Built-in network feature Universal Serial Bus PC Card slot Inserting a PC CardEjecting a PC Card Memory upgrade Upgrade optionsInstalling memory Using system utilities Acer eManagerLaunch Manager Bios Utility Acer disc-to-disc recovery Multilingual operating system installationRestore without a Recovery CD Setup password and exit Troubleshooting my Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screenPrinter does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemKeyboard does not respond Infrared port does not workTroubleshooting tips Error Messages Corrective Action Error messagesInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call English Specifications Page Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storageWeight and dimensions PortsEnvironment Power SystemOptions English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer FCC notice Energy Star Guidelines ComplianceRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Operation conditionsModem notices TBRList of Applicable Countries For modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 For modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 Important safety instructions English Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice European Union EU Radio Device Regulatory Notice GeneralFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 English 2004/11/01 English Index