Acer 2310 Series manual Contents

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Contents

First things first	iii
Your guides	iii
Basic care and tips for using your computer	iii
Turning your computer on and off	iii
Taking care of your computer	iv
Taking care of your AC adaptor	iv
Taking care of your battery pack	v
Cleaning and servicing	v

A TravelMate tour	1
Front view	1
Closed front view	2
Left view	3
Right view	3
Rear view	4
Base view	4

Specifications	5
Indicators	7
Launch keys	8
Touchpad	9
Touchpad basics	9

Using the keyboard	11
Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad	11
Windows keys	12
Hotkeys	12
Special keys	14
The Euro symbol	14
Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray	15
Using a computer security lock	15
Audio	16
Adjusting the volume	16

Using the system utilities	17
Acer eManager	17
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)	18
Acer disk-to-disk recovery	19
Restore without a Recovery CD	20
Launch Manager	21

Frequently-asked questions	23
Requesting service	26

International Travelers Warranty (ITW)	26
Before you call	26

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Contents TravelMate 2310 Series Users GuidePage Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adaptorOperation conditions Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Please refer to Frequently-asked questions onContents Bios utility Disconnecting from the desktop Moving aroundUsing a computer security lock Using passwords Using softwareTroubleshooting tips Error messages Description TravelMate tourFront view See Launch keys on page 14 for more detailsClosed front view Left view Right viewRear view Base viewSpecifications English Indicators Icon Function DescriptionLaunch key Default application Launch keysTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypadWindows keys HotkeysKey Description Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + Acer eManager on Fn +Euro symbol Special keysUS dollar sign Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioUsing the system utilities Acer eManagerAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Acer disk-to-disk recovery Restore without a Recovery CD Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is EnabledLaunch Manager English Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computer Keyboard does not respondPrinter does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Click on Start, Settings, Control PanelRequesting service International Travelers Warranty ITWBefore you call Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Preparing the computerWhat to take to short meetings What to bring to long meetingsTaking the computer home What to take with youSpecial considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerTraveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youUsing passwords Securing your computerEntering passwords Setting passwordsEnglish Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/Data modem Built-in network feature Universal Serial Bus Ieee 1394 portPC Card slot Inserting a PC CardEjecting a PC Card Bios utility Installing memoryPassword Boot sequenceEnable Disk to disk recovery Using softwarePower management Region code Country or regionAcer eRecovery Create backupRestore from backup Create factory default image CDRe-install bundled software without CD Change passwordError messages TroubleshootingTroubleshooting tips Error messages Corrective actionEnglish Regulations and safety notices Energy Star Guidelines ComplianceFCC notice Operation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiensModem notices TBRList of Applicable Countries For modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008For modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 Important safety instructions English Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Radio Device Regulatory Notice GeneralFCC RF safety requirement European Union EUEnglish Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity ZL6Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index English