Acer manual TravelMate 6292/6291/6231 Series, Users Guide

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TravelMate

6292/6291/6231 Series

User's Guide

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Contents Users Guide TravelMate 6292/6291/6231 SeriesPage Safety instructions Information for your safety and comfortTurning the product off before cleaning Using electrical power Product servicing 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 Contents Using a computer security lock Audio Acer eRecovery Management 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 Easy-launch buttons on page 25 for more details Closed front viewIcon Description # Icon Description Left viewRear view Right viewBase view Specifications English Wlan English Acpi Icon Function Description IndicatorsEasy-launch buttons Icon Easy-launch button Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left Right Main touchpad Center button Button Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Using the keyboardLock keys and embedded numeric keypad Lock key DescriptionKeyDescription Windows keysHotkeys Decreases the screen brightness Special keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Acer InviLink Nplify wireless technologyUsing a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volumeAcer PureZone Acer Bio-Protection for selected models Using the system utilitiesAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Norton Internet Security Launch ManagerSelect Tasks & Scans How do I check for viruses?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 warningTaking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take with you Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerUsing passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwordsConnectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Fast Infrared FIR Built-in network featureIeee 1394 port Universal Serial Bus USBInserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Boot sequence Bios utilityInstalling memory Password Enable disk-to-disk recoveryUsing software Playing DVD moviesCreate 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 LCD panel ergonomic specifications Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity EN60950-12001 EN600652002 applied to models with TV function Acer Computer Shanghai LimitedEnglish Index English