Acer 540 manual Getting to know your TravelMate

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4						1 Getting to know your TravelMate

#	Item					Description

4	Touchpad					Touch-sensitive pointing device which
						functions like a computer mouse.

5	Click buttons (left,					The left and right buttons function like the
	center and right)					left and right mouse buttons; the center
						button serves as a 4-way scroll button.

6	Infrared port					Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g.,
						infrared printer, IR-aware computer).


7	Floppy disc drive (or					Reads/writes data from/to the media.
	card reader, if
	installed)

8	Floppy eject button					Ejects floppy disc. (N/A when card reader
						installed.)

9	Speakers					Outputs sound.

10	Palmrest					Comfortable support area for your hands
						when you use the computer.

11	Keyboard					Inputs data into your computer.

12	Status indicators					LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and
						off to show the status of the computer, its
						functions and components.

13	Latch					Latch for opening and closing the laptop.

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Contents TravelMate 540 series User’s guidePage First things first Your guidesBasic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingTaking care of your AC adapter English Contents Troubleshooting my computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexTravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front viewGetting to know your TravelMate Left view Right view Rear view English Bottom view HDDFeatures PerformanceDisplay Multimedia ConnectivityHuman-centric design and ergonomics ExpansionIndicators Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Using the keyboard Special keysLock keys Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Key DescriptionHot keys Hot key Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Euro symbol Click on Start, Settings, Control PanelWireless Communication Button Launch KeysMail Detection Touchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Scroll Tap Button Storage Hard DiskOptical drive Ejecting the optical drive trayUsing software Playing DVD moviesAdjusting the volume AudioPower management Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your TravelMateMoving around Preparing the computerTaking the computer home What to bring to short meetingsWhat to bring to long meetings Setting up a home office What to bring with youSpecial considerations Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computerWhat to bring with you Using a computer security lock Securing your computerUsing passwords Entering passwordsSetting passwords English Computer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Universal Serial BusIeee 1394 port PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Ejecting a PC CardUpgrade options Connecting to Acer EasyPort replicatorMemory upgrade Installing memoryEnglish Using system utilities Launch ManagerBios Utility English Troubleshooting my Page 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 respondPrinter does not work Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call You are required to provide the following information Name English Specifications Page Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and videoWeight and dimensions Keyboard and pointing devicePorts EnvironmentPower SystemOptions English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer FCC notice Use conditionsModem notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensTBR Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement VarningLCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeTick notice Regulatory InformationCanada Industry Canada IC Europe EU Declaration of ConformityUSA Federal Communications Commission FCC Exposure to Radio Frequency RadiationEnglish Index Password