Acer 6000 Series manual

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TravelMate 6000 series User’s Guide

Original Issue: Feb 2004

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Contents TravelMate 6000 series User’s GuidePage First things first Your guidesTaking care of your computer Basic care and tips for using your computerTurning your computer on and off Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing English Contents Troubleshooting my computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexYour TravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront open view Front view English Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view English Display FeaturesPerformance MultimediaExpansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design and ergonomics Indicators Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Lock keys Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock key DescriptionDesired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys KeyHot keys Hot key Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Euro symbol Click on Start, Settings, Control PanelEnglish Launch key Default application Launch KeysMail Detection Touchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons AcerMedia bay StorageHard disk Playing DVD movies Using softwareEjecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds Region code Country or regionAdjusting the volume AudioDVI-Integrated DVI-I DVIDigital Visual InterfaceDVI-Digital DVI-D Power management Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate 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 with the computer Traveling internationally 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 Entering passwordsSetting passwords Computer Page Fax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Built-in network feature Fast infraredUniversal Serial Bus Ieee 1394 port PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Ejecting a PC CardPort expansion devices Upgrade options Memory upgradeInstalling memory Swapping AcerMedia drive modules Using system utilities Click on Start, Programs, then Notebook ManagerBios Utility Launch ManagerEnglish My computer Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenWant to eject the optical drive tray without turning on Image is not full-screenNo audio is heard from the computer Infrared port does not work Power. I cannot eject the optical drive trayKeyboard does not respond Printer does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Troubleshooting tips Error messages Error Messages Corrective ActionBefore you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW English Specification Page Data storage MicroprocessorMemory Display and videoPorts Weight and dimensionsKeyboard and pointing device EnvironmentOptions PowerSystem English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer FCC notice Use conditionsModem notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensDeclaration of Conformity List of Applicable Countries Telecommunications noticesTBR Tick noticeImportant safety instructions Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement LCD pixel statementEuropean Union EU Macrovision copyright protection noticeRegulatory Notice General Canada Industry Canada IC USA Federal Communications Commission FCCEnglish English 2004/2/26 English Index Upgrading Warranty Windows keys International Traveler’s Warran