Acer 6000 Series manual First things first, Your guides

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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, All Programs, Acer System.

2Click on Acer System 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 (www.acer.com).

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Contents User’s Guide TravelMate 6000 seriesPage Your guides First things firstBasic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingTaking care of your AC adapter English Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computerYour TravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front open viewDescription Front view English Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view English Multimedia FeaturesPerformance DisplayConnectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsExpansion Icon Function Description IndicatorsEnglish Lock key Description Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock keysEmbedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offKey Windows keysHot key Icon Function Description Hot keysEnglish Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Euro symbolEnglish Launch Keys Launch key Default applicationMail Detection 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 volumeDVIDigital Visual Interface DVI-Digital DVI-DDVI-Integrated DVI-I Power 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 Entering passwords Using passwordsSetting passwords Computer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Fast infrared Built-in network featureUniversal Serial Bus PC Card slot Ieee 1394 portEjecting a PC Card Inserting a PC CardPort expansion devices Memory upgrade Upgrade optionsInstalling memory Swapping AcerMedia drive modules Click on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager Using system utilitiesLaunch Manager Bios UtilityEnglish My computer Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computerWant to eject the optical drive tray without turning on Printer does not work Power. I cannot eject the optical drive trayKeyboard does not respond Infrared port does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Troubleshooting tips Error Messages Corrective Action Error messagesRequesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call English Specification Page Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storageEnvironment Weight and dimensionsKeyboard and pointing device PortsPower SystemOptions English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC noticeRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesTick notice Telecommunications noticesTBR Declaration of Conformity List of Applicable CountriesImportant safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Lithium battery statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Regulatory Notice GeneralEuropean Union EU USA Federal Communications Commission FCC Canada Industry Canada ICEnglish English 2004/2/26 English Index Upgrading Warranty Windows keys International Traveler’s Warran