Acer 2300 Series, 4000 Series, 4500 Series 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 installed. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on TravelMate User’s guide will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help and Support menu.

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Contents User’s Guide TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 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 battery pack Cleaning and servicingTaking care of your AC adapter English Contents Customizing my computer Troubleshooting my computerTravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front viewDescription English Closed front view English Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Multimedia FeaturesPerformance DisplayConnectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsExpansion Icon Function Description IndicatorsEnglish Fn-F11 Using the keyboardLock keys Lock Key DescriptionEmbedded numeric keypad Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock OffWindows keys Fn-F3 Hot keysHot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F1 Fn-F2Fn-F8 Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F5Fn-F6 Fn-F7Euro symbol Special KeyUS dollar sign Launch keys Description Default ApplicationEnglish Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left Button Right Center Tap Ejecting the CD or DVD tray StorageHard disk Optical driveAcerMedia bay only in TravelMate Region Code Country or Region Playing DVD moviesPower management Adjusting the volumeAudio Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Moving aroundTaking the computer home What to bring to short meetingsWhat to bring to long meetings Setting up a home office What to bring with youSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer Traveling with the computerWhat to bring with you Securing your computer Using a computer security lockSetting a password English Computer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsModem Fast infrared NetworkIeee 1394 port Universal Serial BusInserting a PC Card PC Card slotIn-1 card reader Port expansion devices Memory upgrade Upgrade optionsEnglish Swapping AcerMedia drive modules Acer eManager Using system utilitiesLaunch Manager Bios UtilityTo D Recovery Disc to Disc Multilingual operating system installationRestore without a Recovery CD Setup password and exit English My computer Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsImage is not full-screen CD or DVD drive cannot access a disc Printer does not work Troubleshooting tipsError Messages Corrective Action Error messagesITW Requesting serviceBefore you call English Specifications Page Microprocessor Audio Dimensions English Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer FCC notice Energy Star Guidelines ComplianceDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesOperation conditions Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensList of Applicable Countries TBRFor Modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 For Modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeRadio Device Regulatory Notice European Union EU GeneralFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 2004/6/1 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity English Index DVD