Acer 380 series manual Taking care of your AC adapter, Taking care of your battery pack

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•Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt.

•Never place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer.

•Do not slam the computer display when you close it.

•Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.

Taking care of your AC adapter

Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:

•Do not connect the adapter to any other device.

•Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from personal traffic.

•When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug.

•The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.

Taking care of your battery pack

Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack:

•Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries.

•Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children.

•Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if at all possible.

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Contents User’s guide TravelMate 380 seriesPage Your guides First things firstTaking care of your computer Basic care and tips for using your computerTurning your computer on and off Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Contents Troubleshooting my computer TravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront open view Getting to know your TravelMate Front view Left view HDD Right viewRear view Bottom view Performance FeaturesDisplay MultimediaExpansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design and ergonomics Icon Function Description IndicatorsEnglish Special keys Using the keyboardLock keys Lock key DescriptionEmbedded 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 Hard disk StorageIeee 1394 Optical drive Ejecting the Ieee 1394 optical drive trayRegion code Country or region Using softwarePlaying DVD movies Audio Adjusting the volumePower management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to long meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to short meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeWhat to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computer Traveling with the computerSpecial considerations Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Setting passwords Entering passwordsComputer Page Fax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Fast infrared Built-in network featureUniversal Serial Bus PC Card slot Ieee 1394 portEjecting a PC Card Inserting a PC CardPort Expansion devices Installing memory Upgrade optionsMemory upgrade English Click on Start, All Programs, then Notebook Manager Using system utilitiesLaunch Manager Bios UtilityRestore without a Recovery CD Disk to Disk RecoveryMultilingual operating system installation Setup password and exit Troubleshooting my Page Image is not full-screen Frequently-asked questionsNothing appears on the screen Infrared port does not work No audio is heard from the computerKeyboard does not respond Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemError Messages Corrective Action Troubleshooting tipsError messages Before you call Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITWEnglish Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and videoEnvironment Weight and dimensionsPorts Options PowerSystem English Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices of your computer FCC notice Energy Star Guidelines ComplianceOperation conditions Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesList 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 Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement 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