Acer 380 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, AcerSystem.

2Click on AcerSystem 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 380 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 AC adapter Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Contents Troubleshooting my computer TravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front open viewDescription Getting to know your TravelMate Front view Left view HDD Right viewRear view Bottom view 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 Description Windows keysHot key Icon Function Description Keyboard Hot keysEnglish Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Euro symbolEnglish Launch Keys Launch key Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Ejecting the Ieee 1394 optical drive tray StorageHard disk Ieee 1394 Optical driveUsing software Playing DVD moviesRegion code Country or region Audio Adjusting the volumePower 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 computerSpecial considerations Using a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwordsComputer 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 Upgrade options Memory upgradeInstalling memory English Click on Start, All Programs, then Notebook Manager Using system utilitiesLaunch Manager Bios UtilityDisk 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 Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemTroubleshooting tips Error messagesError Messages Corrective Action Before you call Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITWEnglish Specifications Page Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storageWeight and dimensions PortsEnvironment Power SystemOptions English Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices of your computer FCC notice Energy Star Guidelines ComplianceDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesOperation conditions Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensList of Applicable Countries TBRFor 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