Acer 4200 Series manual

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Taking your notebook PC with you

36

Disconnecting from the desktop

36

Moving around

36

Preparing the computer

36

What to bring to meetings

37

Taking the computer home

37

Preparing the computer

37

What to take with you

37

Special considerations

38

Setting up a home office

38

Traveling with the computer

38

Preparing the computer

38

What to take with you

38

Special considerations

39

Traveling internationally with the computer

39

Preparing the computer

39

What to bring with you

39

Special considerations

39

Securing your computer

40

Using a computer security lock

40

Using passwords

40

Entering passwords

41

Setting passwords

41

Expanding through options

42

Connectivity options

42

Fax/data modem

42

Built-in network feature

43

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

43

PC Card slot

44

Installing memory

44

BIOS utility

45

Boot sequence

45

Enable disk-to-disk recovery

46

Password

46

Using software

46

Playing DVD movies

46

Power management

47

Acer eRecovery Management

47

Create backup

48

Restore from backup

48

Create factory default image CD

49

Re-install bundled software without CD

49

Change password

50

Troubleshooting

51

Troubleshooting tips

51

Error messages

51

Regulations and safety notices

53

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Contents TravelMate 4200 Series Users GuidePage Disposal instructions Basic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides Turning your computer on and offClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Taking care of your computerTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Operation conditionsContents Page Page Page Acer Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer eNet ManagementEmpowering Technology Acer ePower Management AC modeDC mode Create new power schemeAcer ePresentation Management Empowering Technology Description Your Acer notebook tourFront view Closed front view Icon DescriptionLeft view Icon Item Description Right viewRear view Base view Specifications English English Indicators Function DescriptionEasy-launch button Default application Easy-launch buttonsTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypadKey Description Windows keysHotkeys Acer Empowering Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1Fn + F2 Technology onUS dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial keys Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioUsing the system utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatibleLaunch Manager Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer Norton AntiVirusHow do I check for viruses? Image is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen No audio is heard from the computer Keyboard does not respondInfrared port does not work Printer does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Disconnecting from the desktop Taking your notebook PC with youMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to take with you Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youSecuring your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwordsFax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Built-in network feature Universal Serial Bus USBInstalling memory PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Ejecting a PC CardBios utility Boot sequenceEnable disk-to-disk recovery PasswordUsing software Playing DVD moviesPower management Acer eRecovery ManagementCreate backup Restore from backupCreate factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CDChange password Error messages Corrective action Troubleshooting tipsError messages English FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesEnergy Star guidelines compliance Modem notices Operation conditionsRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of applicable countriesEnglish Important safety instructions English Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement EN 61000-3-2/-3 Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEuropean Union EU FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index CD-ROMEnglish