Acer 6000 Series manual Contents

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First things first	iii
Your guides	iii
Basic care and tips for using your computer	iv
A TravelMate tour	3
Front open view	3
Front view	4
Left view	6
Right view	7
Rear view	8
Bottom view	9
Features	11
Indicators	13
Using the keyboard	15
Special keys	15
Launch Keys	22
Touchpad	24
Touchpad basics	24
Storage	26
Hard disk	26
AcerMedia bay	26
Using software	27
Audio	29
Adjusting the volume	29
DVI(Digital Visual Interface)	30
Power management	31
Moving around with your TravelMate	32
Disconnecting from the desktop	32
Moving around	32
Taking the computer home	33
Traveling with the computer	35
Traveling internationally with the computer	35
Securing your computer	37
Using a computer security lock	37
Using the Smart Card	37
Using passwords	43

2 Customizing my computer	45
Expanding through options	47
Connectivity options	47
Upgrade options	53
Using system utilities	56
Notebook Manager	56
Launch Manager	57

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Contents User’s Guide TravelMate 6000 seriesPage Your guides First things firstTurning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your AC adapter English Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computerYour TravelMate Page Front open view TravelMate tourDescription Front view English Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view English Multimedia FeaturesPerformance DisplayHuman-centric design and ergonomics ConnectivityExpansion 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 Hard disk StorageAcerMedia bay Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using softwarePlaying DVD movies Region code Country or region DVD movie will automatically play after a few secondsAudio Adjusting the volumeDVI-Digital DVI-D DVIDigital Visual InterfaceDVI-Integrated DVI-I Power management Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Moving aroundWhat to bring to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to long meetings What to bring with you Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer Traveling with the computerWhat to bring with you Using the Smart Card Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Registering your Smart Card Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure Options Smart Card Manager Change PasswordEncrypt/Decrypt Running PlatinumKey Entering passwords Using passwordsSetting passwords Computer Page Connectivity options Expanding through 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 questionsNo audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screenWant 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 messagesInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call English Specification Page Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storageEnvironment Weight and dimensionsKeyboard and pointing device PortsSystem PowerOptions 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 statementRegulatory Notice General Macrovision copyright protection noticeEuropean 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