Acer 380 series manual Getting to know your TravelMate

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4		1 Getting to know your TravelMate

#	Item	Description

2	Status indicators	LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and
		off to show the status of the computer, its
		functions and components.

3	Power button	Turns on the computer.

4	Launch keys	Six special keys for frequently used
		programs. See “Launch Keys” on page 21 for
		more details.

5	Palmrest	Comfortable support area for your hands
		when you use the computer.

6	Click buttons	The left and right buttons function like the
	(left, center and	left and right mouse buttons; the center
	right)	button serves as a 4-way scroll button.

7	Touchpad	Touch-sensitive pointing device which
		functions like a computer mouse.

8	Keyboard	Inputs data into your computer.

9	Speaker	Outputs sound.

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Contents TravelMate 380 series User’s guidePage First things first Your guidesBasic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your battery pack Taking care of your AC adapterCleaning and servicing Contents Troubleshooting my computer TravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front open viewDescription Getting to know your TravelMate Front view Left view Right view HDDRear view Bottom view Features PerformanceDisplay MultimediaConnectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsExpansion Indicators Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Using the keyboard Special keysLock keys Lock key DescriptionDesired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Key DescriptionKeyboard Hot keys Hot key Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Euro symbol Click on Start, Settings, Control PanelEnglish Launch key Default application Launch KeysTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Storage Hard diskIeee 1394 Optical drive Ejecting the Ieee 1394 optical drive trayUsing software Playing DVD moviesRegion code Country or region Adjusting the volume AudioPower management Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your TravelMateMoving around Preparing the computerTaking 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 with the computer Traveling internationally with the computerSpecial considerations Using a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwordsComputer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem 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 English Using system utilities Click on Start, All Programs, then Notebook ManagerBios Utility Launch ManagerDisk to Disk Recovery Multilingual operating system installationRestore without a Recovery CD Setup password and exit Troubleshooting my Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computer Keyboard does not respondInfrared port does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Printer does not workTroubleshooting tips Error messagesError Messages Corrective Action Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITW Before you callEnglish Specifications Page Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and videoWeight and dimensions PortsEnvironment Power SystemOptions English Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeModem notices Operation conditionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of Applicable CountriesFor Modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 For Modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 Important safety instructions English Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Radio Device Regulatory Notice General European Union EU FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 2004/6/1 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Index Types