Acer 4000 Series, 2300 Series, 4500 Series manual Contents

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First things first	iii
Your guides	iii
Basic care and tips for using your computer	iv

1 Getting to know your TravelMate	1
A TravelMate tour	3
Front view	3
Closed front view	5
Left view	7
Right view	8
Rear view	9
Bottom view	10
Features	11
Indicators	13
Using the keyboard	15
Lock keys	15
Embedded numeric keypad	16
Windows keys	17
Hot keys	18
Special Key	20
Launch keys	21
Touchpad	23
Touchpad basics	23
Storage	25
Hard disk	25
Optical drive	25
AcerMedia bay (only in TravelMate 4500)	26
Audio	28
Adjusting the volume	28
Power management	28
Moving around with your TravelMate	29
Disconnecting from the desktop	29
Moving around	29
Taking the computer home	30
Traveling with the computer	32
Traveling internationally with the computer	32
Securing your computer	34
Using a computer security lock	34

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Contents User’s Guide TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 SeriesPage Your guides First things firstTurning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your AC adapter English Contents Customizing my computer Troubleshooting my computerTravelMate Page Front view TravelMate tourDescription English Closed front view English Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Multimedia FeaturesPerformance DisplayHuman-centric design and ergonomics ConnectivityExpansion 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-F7Special Key Euro symbolUS 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 moviesAdjusting the volume Power managementAudio Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Moving aroundWhat to bring to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to long meetings What to bring with you Setting up a home officeSpecial 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 Connectivity options Expanding through 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 UtilityMultilingual operating system installation To D Recovery Disc to DiscRestore 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 Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementRadio 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