Acer 4600 Series, 4100 Series manual

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What to take with you

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Special considerations

31

Setting up a home office

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Traveling with the computer

32

Preparing the computer

32

What to take with you

32

Special considerations

32

Traveling internationally with the computer

33

Preparing the computer

33

What to bring with you

33

Special considerations

33

Securing your computer

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Using a computer security lock

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Using passwords

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Entering passwords

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Setting passwords

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Expanding through options

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Connectivity options

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Fax/Data modem

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Built-in network feature

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Fast Infrared

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Universal Serial Bus

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IEEE 1394 port

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PC Card slot

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BIOS Utility

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Boot sequence

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Disc to Disc Recovery enable

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Password

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Using software

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Playing DVD movies

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Power management

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Acer eRecovery

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Create backup

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Restore from backup

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Create factory default image CD

46

Re-install bundled software without CD

47

Change password

47

Acer disc-to-disc recovery

48

Multilingual operating system installation

48

Restore without a Recovery CD

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Contents TravelMate 4100 / 4600 Series User’s GuidePage First things first Your guidesTaking care of your computer Basic care and tips for using your computerTurning your computer on and off Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Operation conditions Please refer to Frequently-asked questions onContents Page Troubleshooting my computer Appendix a Regulation & safety noticesPage Description TravelMate tourFront view Programs. See Launch keys on Closed front view English Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Specifications Weight with battery AudioKeyboard and pointing device PortsDimensions PowerEnvironment SystemIndicators Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Using the keyboard Lock keysLock Key Description Fn-F11Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Hot keys Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F5 Fn-F6Fn-F7 Fn-F8US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial Keys Launch key Default application Launch keysTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Tap Button Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lock Adjusting the volume AudioUsing system utilities Acer eManagerLaunch Manager Acer GridVista Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your NotebookMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to long meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take to short meetings What to take with you Special considerationsSetting up a home office Traveling with the computerTraveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youSecuring your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwordsEnglish Fax/Data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Built-in network feature Fast InfraredUniversal Serial Bus Ieee 1394 portPC Card slot Inserting a PC CardInstalling memory Ejecting a PC CardBios Utility Boot sequenceDisc to Disc Recovery enable PasswordRegion code Country or region Using softwarePlaying DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery Create backupRestore from backup Create factory default image CDRe-install bundled software without CD Change passwordRestore without a Recovery CD Acer disc-to-disc recoveryMultilingual operating system installation English English My computer Key link http//global.acer.com Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computerWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Keyboard does not respondInfrared port does not work Printer does not workError Messages Corrective Action Troubleshooting tipsError messages Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeModem notices Operation conditionsRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of Applicable CountriesFor modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 Important safety instructions English Laser compliance statement Radio Device Regulatory Notice General LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice FCC RF safety requirement European Union EUEnglish Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 2004/6/1 English Page CD-ROM