Acer 380 series manual Computer

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Contents User’s guide TravelMate 380 seriesPage Your guides First things firstTurning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Contents Troubleshooting my computer TravelMate Page Front open view TravelMate tourDescription Getting to know your TravelMate Front view Left view HDD Right viewRear view Bottom view 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 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 drivePlaying DVD movies Using softwareRegion code Country or region Audio Adjusting the volumePower 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 computerSpecial considerations Using passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwordsComputer 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 English Click on Start, All Programs, then Notebook Manager Using system utilitiesLaunch Manager Bios UtilityMultilingual operating system installation Disk to Disk RecoveryRestore without a Recovery CD Setup password and exit Troubleshooting my Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsImage is not full-screen Keyboard does not respond No audio is heard from the computerInfrared port does not work Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemError messages Troubleshooting tipsError Messages Corrective Action Before you call Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITWEnglish Specifications Page Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storagePorts Weight and dimensionsEnvironment System PowerOptions 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 LCD pixel statement Laser compliance 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