Acer 4150 Series, 4650 Series manual Taking care of your computer, Taking care of your AC adaptor

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•Use the customized functions for power management

You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hot key <Fn>+<F4>. See "Moving around" on page 27 of the AcerSystem User's Guide.

Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up.

Taking care of your computer

Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it.

•Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator.

•Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0º C (32º F) or above 50º C (122º F).

•Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields.

•Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.

•Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer.

•Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration.

•Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt.

•Never place objects on top of the computer.

•Do not slam the computer display when you close it.

•Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.

Taking care of your AC adaptor

Here are some ways to take care of your AC adaptor:

•Do not connect the adaptor to any other device.

•Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic.

•When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug.

•The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.

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Contents TravelMate 4150/4650 Series Users GuidePage Basic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adaptorTaking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Operation conditionsContents Securing your computer Moving around with your notebook PCExpanding through options Troubleshooting Power management Acer eRecoveryRegulations and safety notices Front view TravelMate tourDescription Closed front view Left viewPrograms. See Launch keys on page 10 for Icon Item DescriptionRight view # Icon DescriptionBottom view Rear viewMemory compartment Houses the computers main memory Specifications Connectivity Display and videoAudio Weight with battery DimensionsKeyboard and pointing device PortsSystem compliance PowerOptions 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 keypadHot keys Windows keysKey Description Acer eManager on Hot key Icon Function DescriptionSee Acer eManager on Special keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioUsing system utilities Acer eManagerLaunch Manager Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen Infrared port does not work Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call English Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your notebookMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to take to short meetings What to bring to long meetingsWhat to take with you Taking the computer homeSpecial considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerTraveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youUsing passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwordsEnglish Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/Data modem Built-in network feature Fast InfraredUniversal Serial Bus Ieee 1394 portInserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Bios utility Installing memoryBoot sequence Disk to disk recovery enablePassword Using softwarePower management Region code Country or regionAcer eRecovery Create backupRestore from backup Create factory default image CDRe-install bundled software without CD Change passwordTroubleshooting Troubleshooting tipsError messages Error messages Corrective actionEnglish Energy Star Guidelines Compliance Regulations and safety noticesFCC 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 Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index English