Acer 4150 Series, 4650 Series manual Contents

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Contents

First things first	i
Your guides	i
Basic care and tips for using your computer	i
Turning your computer on and off	i
Taking care of your computer	ii
Taking care of your AC adaptor	ii
Taking care of your battery pack	iii
Cleaning and servicing	iii

A TravelMate tour	1
Front view	1
Closed front view	2
Left view	2
Right view	3
Rear view	4
Bottom view	4
Specifications	5
Indicators	9
Launch keys	10
Touchpad	11
Touchpad basics	11
Using the keyboard	13
Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad	13
Windows keys	14
Hot keys	14
Special keys	16
Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray	17
Using a computer security lock	17
Audio	18
Adjusting the volume	18
Using system utilities	19
Acer eManager	19
Launch Manager	20
Frequently asked questions	21
Requesting service	25

International Travelers Warranty (ITW)	25
Before you call	25

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Contents TravelMate 4150/4650 Series Users GuidePage Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adaptorPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Operation conditionsContents Moving around with your notebook PC Securing your computerExpanding through options Power management Acer eRecovery TroubleshootingRegulations and safety notices TravelMate tour Front viewDescription Programs. See Launch keys on page 10 for Closed front viewLeft view Icon Item DescriptionRight view # Icon DescriptionRear view Bottom viewMemory compartment Houses the computers main memory Specifications Display and video ConnectivityAudio Keyboard and pointing device Weight with batteryDimensions PortsPower System complianceOptions 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 keypadWindows keys Hot keysKey Description Hot key Icon Function Description Acer eManager onSee Acer eManager on Euro symbol Special keysUS 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 Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITWBefore you call English Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your notebook Preparing the computerWhat to take to short meetings What to bring to long meetingsTaking the computer home What to take with youSpecial considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerTraveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youUsing a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwordsEnglish Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/Data modem Built-in network feature Fast InfraredUniversal Serial Bus Ieee 1394 portPC Card slot Inserting a PC CardEjecting a PC Card Bios utility Installing memoryPassword Boot sequenceDisk to disk recovery enable Using softwarePower management Region code Country or regionAcer eRecovery Create backupRestore from backup Create factory default image CDRe-install bundled software without CD Change passwordError messages TroubleshootingTroubleshooting tips Error messages Corrective actionEnglish Regulations and safety notices Energy Star Guidelines ComplianceFCC 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