Acer 6492 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 an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.

Your guides

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

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

The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer. For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Follow these steps to access it:

1Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.

2Click on AcerSystem User's Guide.

Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu.

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Turning your computer on and off

To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. See "Front view" on page 14 for the location of the power button.

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Contents Users Guide TravelMate 6492 SeriesPage Safety instructions Information for your safety and comfortTurning the product off before cleaning Using electrical power Product servicing Guidelines for safe battery usagePotentially explosive environments Replacing the battery packTelephone line safety Additional safety informationOperating environment Medical devicesPotentially explosive environments VehiclesMercury advisory Emergency calls Disposal instructionsTips and information for comfortable use Taking care of your vision Finding your comfort zoneDeveloping good work habits First things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerCleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Xvi Contents Frequently asked questions Using the system utilitiesBattery pack Taking your notebook PC with youTroubleshooting Power management Acer eRecovery ManagementRegulations and safety notices IndexPage Empowering Technology password Acer Empowering TechnologyAcer eNet Management Empowering Technology Using power plans Acer ePower ManagementTo create a new power plan To switch between power plansBattery status To delete a power planAcer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Front view Your Acer notebook tourDescription See FineTrack basics on page 26 for more details See Indicators on page 24 for more detailsSee Easy-launch buttons on page 25 for more Icon Description Closed front view# Icon Description Left viewRear view Right viewIcon Item Description Base view Platform SpecificationsDimensions Interface Options Function Description IndicatorsEasy-launch buttons Easy-launch button Default applicationFineTrack basics FineTrack and FineTrack buttonsFunction Left button Right button Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Using the keyboardLock keys and embedded numeric keypad Lock key DescriptionKeyDescription Windows keysHotkey Icon Function Description HotkeysSpecial keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volumeAcer TPM-based Bio-Protection for selected models Using the system utilitiesAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager How do I check for viruses? Norton Internet SecuritySelect Tasks & Scans Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen Keyboard does not respond No audio is heard from the computerInfrared port does not work Printer does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Battery pack characteristics Battery packMaximizing the batterys life Installing and removing the battery pack Checking the battery level Charging the batteryOptimising battery life Situation Recommended Action Battery-low warningDisconnecting from Acer ezDock II/II+ Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Moving aroundWhat to bring to meetings Taking the computer homeTraveling with the computer Setting up a home officeWhat to take with you Special considerationsWhat to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerSpecial considerations Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Fast Infrared FIR Built-in network featureIeee 1394 port Universal Serial Bus USBPC Card slot Installing memoryInserting a PC Card Ejecting a PC CardPlaying DVD movies Using softwareRegion code Country or region Power managementCreate backup Acer eRecovery ManagementRestore and recovery Burn backup discError messages Troubleshooting tipsError messages Corrective action English FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesOperation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries List of applicable countries TBREnglish LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General Article 3.1a Health and SafetyEuropean Union EU Article 3.1b EMCEnglish FCC RF safety requirement English LC1 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of ConformityAcer Computer Shanghai Limited Declaration of Conformity for CE MarkingLCD panel ergonomic specifications CD-ROM IndexEnglish