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Contents User’s guide TravelMate 650 seriesPage First things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Page Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computerTravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront open view Front view Description Left view PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card Right viewRear view Bottom view Description Performance FeaturesDisplay MultimediaExpansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design and ergonomics Icon Function Description IndicatorsBattery Lights orange when the battery is charging Special keys Using the keyboardLock keys Lock key DescriptionEmbedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offKey Description Windows keysHot keys Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Page Mail Detection Launch key Default applicationLaunch Keys Page Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons AcerMedia bay StorageHard disk Playing DVD movies Using softwareEjecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Region code Country or region DVD movie will automatically play after a few secondsAudio Adjusting the volumePower management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to long meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to short meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeWhat to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computer Traveling with the computerWhat to bring with you Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing the Smart Card Registering your Smart Card Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure Options Encrypt/Decrypt Change PasswordSmart Card Manager Running PlatinumKey Using passwords Setting passwords Entering passwordsGetting to know your TravelMate Computer Page Expanding through options Built-in network featureConnectivity options Fax/data modemFast infrared Universal Serial Bus PC Card slot Ieee 1394 portEjecting a PC Card Inserting a PC CardMemory upgrade Upgrade optionsInstalling memory Port expansion devicesPage 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-screenKeyboard does not respond Want to set up my location to use the internal modemInfrared port does not work Printer does not workTroubleshooting tips Error Messages Corrective Action Error messagesBefore you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW You are required to provide the following information Name Troubleshooting my computer Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and videoEnvironment Weight and dimensionsPorts Options PowerSystem 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 Macrovision copyright protection notice Lithium battery statementLCD pixel statement Tick notice Index Installing Upgrading Warranty Windows keys International Traveler’s Warran