Acer 650 Series First things first, Your guides, Basic care and tips for using your computer

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First things first

We would like to thank you for making the TravelMate series of notebook computers your choice for your mobile computing needs. We hope you will be happy with your TravelMate as much as we enjoyed making it for you.

Your guides

To help you use your TravelMate, we have designed a set of guides:

First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your computer.

This User’s guide introduces you to the many ways your computer can help you be more productive. This guide provides clear and concise information about the computer, so read it thoroughly.

If you ever need to print out a copy, this User’s guide is also available in PDF (Portable Document Format). Follow these steps:

1Click on Start, Programs, TravelMate.

2Click on TravelMate User’s guide.

Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. For instructions on how to use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help menu.

For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our Web site (global.acer.com).

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Turning your computer on and off

To turn on the computer, simply press the power button, the button left of the launch keys found above your TravelMate’s standard

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Contents User’s guide TravelMate 650 seriesPage Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guidesTaking care of your computer Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingTaking care of your AC adapter Page Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computerTravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front open viewDescription Front view Description Left view PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card Right viewRear view Bottom view Description Multimedia FeaturesPerformance DisplayConnectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsExpansion Icon Function Description IndicatorsBattery Lights orange when the battery is charging Lock key Description Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock keysEmbedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offWindows keys Hot keysKey Description Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Page Launch key Default application Launch KeysMail Detection Page Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Storage Hard diskAcerMedia bay Using software Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayPlaying DVD movies Region code Country or region DVD movie will automatically play after a few secondsAudio Adjusting the volumePower management Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Moving aroundTaking 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 internationally with the computer Traveling with the computerWhat to bring with you Using a computer security lock Using the Smart CardSecuring your computer Registering your Smart Card Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure Options Change Password Smart Card ManagerEncrypt/Decrypt Running PlatinumKey Using passwords Setting passwords Entering passwordsGetting to know your TravelMate Computer Page Fax/data modem Built-in network featureExpanding through options Connectivity optionsFast infrared Universal Serial Bus PC Card slot Ieee 1394 portEjecting a PC Card Inserting a PC CardPort expansion devices Upgrade optionsMemory upgrade Installing memoryPage Swapping AcerMedia drive modules Click on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager Using system utilitiesLaunch Manager Bios UtilityTroubleshooting my Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screenPrinter does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemKeyboard does not respond Infrared port does not workTroubleshooting tips Error Messages Corrective Action Error messagesRequesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call You are required to provide the following information Name Troubleshooting my computer Specifications Page Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storageWeight and dimensions PortsEnvironment Power SystemOptions Appendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC noticeRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesImportant safety instructions Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Tick notice Index Installing Upgrading Warranty Windows keys International Traveler’s Warran