Acer 4100 Series manual TravelMate 4100 / 4600 Series, User’s Guide

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TravelMate 4100 / 4600 Series

User’s Guide

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Contents User’s Guide TravelMate 4100 / 4600 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 Please refer to Frequently-asked questions on Operation conditionsContents Page Appendix a Regulation & safety notices Troubleshooting my computerPage Front view TravelMate tourDescription Programs. See Launch keys on Closed front view English Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Specifications Audio Weight with batteryKeyboard and pointing device PortsPower DimensionsEnvironment SystemIcon Function Description IndicatorsEnglish Lock keys Using the keyboardLock Key Description Fn-F11Embedded numeric keypad Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock OffWindows keys Hot keys Fn-F6 Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F5Fn-F7 Fn-F8Special Keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign Launch keys Launch key Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Tap Button Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volumeAcer eManager Using system utilitiesLaunch Manager Acer GridVista Moving around with your Notebook Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to take to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to long meetings Special considerations What to take with youTraveling with the computer Setting up a home officeWhat to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerUsing passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwordsEnglish Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/Data modem Fast Infrared Built-in network featureIeee 1394 port Universal Serial BusInserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Installing memoryBoot sequence Bios UtilityDisc to Disc Recovery enable PasswordPlaying DVD movies Using softwareRegion code Country or region Power management Create backup Acer eRecoveryCreate factory default image CD Restore from backupChange password Re-install bundled software without CDMultilingual operating system installation Acer disc-to-disc recoveryRestore without a Recovery CD English English My computer Key link http//global.acer.com Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screenKeyboard does not respond Want to set up my location to use the internal modemInfrared port does not work Printer does not workError messages Troubleshooting tipsError Messages Corrective Action International Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer FCC notice Energy Star Guidelines ComplianceOperation conditions Modem noticesRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesList of Applicable Countries TBRFor modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 Important safety instructions English Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementRadio Device Regulatory Notice General European Union EU FCC RF safety requirementEnglish Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 2004/6/1 English Page CD-ROM