Acer 650 Series manual Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel

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20	1 Getting to know your TravelMate

Note for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International.

To verify the keyboard type in Windows Millennium Edition and Windows 2000, follow the steps below:

1Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel.

2Double-click on Keyboard.

3Click on the Language tab.

4Verify that the keyboard layout used for "En English (United States)" is set to United States-International.

If not, select and click on Properties; then select United States- International and click on OK.

5Click on OK.

To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below:

1Click on Start, Control Panel.

2Double-click on Regional and Language Options.

3Click on the Language tab and click on Details.

4Verify that the keyboard layout used for "En English (United States)" is set to United States-International.

If not, select and click on ADD; then select United States- International and click on OK.

5Click on OK.

To type the Euro symbol:

1Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard.

2Open a text editor or word processor.

3Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol.

Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

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Contents TravelMate 650 series User’s guidePage Basic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your AC adapter Page Contents Troubleshooting my computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexTravelMate Page Front open view TravelMate tourDescription Front view Description Left view Right view PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC CardRear view Bottom view Description Features PerformanceDisplay MultimediaHuman-centric design and ergonomics ConnectivityExpansion Indicators Icon Function DescriptionBattery Lights orange when the battery is charging Using the keyboard Special keysLock keys Lock key DescriptionDesired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypad Hot keys Windows keys Key Description Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Page Launch Keys Launch key Default applicationMail Detection Page Touchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Hard disk StorageAcerMedia bay Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using softwarePlaying DVD movies DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds Region code Country or regionAdjusting the volume AudioPower management Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your TravelMateMoving around Preparing the computerWhat 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 with the computer Traveling internationally with the computerWhat to bring with you Using the Smart Card Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Registering your Smart Card Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure Options Smart Card Manager Change PasswordEncrypt/Decrypt Running PlatinumKey Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwordsGetting to know your TravelMate Computer Page Built-in network feature Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Fax/data modemFast infrared Universal Serial Bus Ieee 1394 port PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Ejecting a PC CardUpgrade options Memory upgradeInstalling memory Port expansion devicesPage Swapping AcerMedia drive modules Using system utilities Click on Start, Programs, then Notebook ManagerBios Utility Launch ManagerTroubleshooting 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 respondInfrared port does not work Printer does not workTroubleshooting tips Error messages Error Messages Corrective ActionInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call You are required to provide the following information Name Troubleshooting my computer Specifications Page Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and videoPorts Weight and dimensionsEnvironment System PowerOptions Appendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer FCC notice Use conditionsModem notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensImportant safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Lithium battery statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Tick notice Index Installing Upgrading Warranty Windows keys International Traveler’s Warran