Acer 540 manual Contents

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First things first	iii
Your guides	iii
Basic care and tips for using your computer	iv

1 Getting to know your TravelMate	1
A TravelMate tour	3
Front view	3
Left view	5
Right view	6
Rear view	7
Bottom view	9
Features	10
Indicators	12
Using the keyboard	14
Special keys	14
Touchpad	22
Touchpad basics	22
Storage	24
Hard Disk	24
Optical drive	24
Using software	25
Audio	26
Adjusting the volume	26
Power management	27
Moving around with your TravelMate	28
Disconnecting from the desktop	28
Moving around	28
Taking the computer home	29
Traveling with the computer	31
Traveling internationally with the computer	31
Securing your computer	33
Using a computer security lock	33
Using passwords	34

2 Customizing my computer	37
Expanding through options	39
Connectivity options	39
Connecting to Acer EasyPort replicator	43
Using system utilities	46
Notebook Manager	46
Launch Manager	46
BIOS Utility	47

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Contents User’s guide TravelMate 540 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 English Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computerTravelMate Page Front view TravelMate tourGetting to know your TravelMate Left view Right view Rear view English HDD Bottom viewPerformance FeaturesDisplay Expansion MultimediaConnectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsIcon Function Description IndicatorsEnglish Special keys Using the keyboardLock keys Embedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offKey Description Windows keysHot key Icon Function Description Hot keysEnglish Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Euro symbolLaunch Keys Wireless Communication ButtonMail Detection Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Scroll Tap Button Ejecting the optical drive tray StorageHard Disk Optical drivePlaying DVD movies Using softwareAudio Adjusting the volumePower management Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Moving aroundWhat to bring to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to long meetings What to bring with you Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer Traveling with the computerWhat to bring with you Securing your computer Using a computer security lockEntering passwords Using passwordsSetting passwords English Computer Page Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Universal Serial Bus Built-in network featurePC Card slot Ieee 1394 portEjecting a PC Card Inserting a PC CardConnecting to Acer EasyPort replicator Upgrade optionsInstalling memory Memory upgradeEnglish Launch Manager Using system utilitiesBios Utility English Troubleshooting my Page 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 modemPrinter does not work International Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call You are required to provide the following information Name English Specifications Page Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storageEnvironment Weight and dimensionsKeyboard and pointing device PortsSystem PowerOptions English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC noticeRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesTBR Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Varning Lithium battery statementRegulatory Information LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Tick noticeExposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Canada Industry Canada ICEurope EU Declaration of Conformity USA Federal Communications Commission FCCEnglish Index Password