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TravelMate 8100 Series, User’s Guide
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Error messages
Password
Launch key Default application
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Disconnecting from the desktop
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User’s Guide
TravelMate 8100 Series
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Your guides
First things first
Turning your computer on and off
Basic care and tips for using your computer
Taking care of your computer
Cleaning and servicing
Taking care of your battery pack
Taking care of your AC adapter
Please refer to Frequently-asked questions on
Operation conditions
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Troubleshooting my computer
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Front view
TravelMate tour
Description
Programs. See Launch keys on
Closed front view
Touchpad basics on page 20 for more details
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Left view
Right view
Rear view
Bottom view
Specifications
Audio
Weight with battery
Keyboard and pointing device
Ports
Power
Dimensions
Options/Accessories
Environment
Icon Function Description
Indicators
Lock keys
Using the keyboard
Desired action Num Lock on Num Lock off
Embedded numeric keypad
Key Description
Windows keys
Shift+
Hot keys
Fn+F8
Hot Icon Function Description Key Fn+F7
Fn+↑
Fn+↓
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Launch keys
Launch key Default application
Touchpad basics
Touchpad
Left button Right Main touchpad Centre Function Button
Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray
Using a computer security lock
Audio
Adjusting the volume
Acer GridVista
Using system utilities
Acer eManager
Launch Manager
Moving around with your Notebook
Disconnecting from the desktop
Moving around
Preparing the computer
What to take to short meetings
Taking the computer home
What to bring to long meetings
Special considerations
What to take with you
Traveling with the computer
Setting up a home office
What to bring with you
Traveling internationally with the computer
Using the Smart Card
Using a computer security lock
Securing your computer
Running PlatinumSecure
Registering your Smart Card
PlatinumSecure Options
Smart Card Manager
Change Password
Encrypt/Decrypt
Running PlatinumKey
Using passwords
Setting passwords
Entering passwords
Connectivity options
Expanding through options
Fax/Data modem
Fast Infrared
Built-in network feature
Ieee 1394 port
Universal Serial Bus
Inserting a PC Card
PC Card slot
Ejecting a PC Card
Installing memory
Boot sequence
Bios Utility
Disc to Disc Recovery enable
Password
Playing DVD movies
Using software
Region code Country or region
Power management
Create backup
Acer eRecovery
Create factory default image CD
Restore from backup
Change password
Re-install bundled software without CD
Multilingual operating system installation
Acer disc-to-disc recovery
Restore without a Recovery CD
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My computer
Key link http//global.acer.com
Nothing appears on the screen
Frequently-asked questions
No audio is heard from the computer
Image is not full-screen
Keyboard does not respond
Want to set up my location to use the internal modem
Infrared port does not work
Printer does not work
Error messages
Troubleshooting tips
Error Messages Corrective Action
International Traveler’s Warranty ITW
Requesting service
Before you call
Regulation & safety notices
This appendix lists the general notices for your computer
FCC notice
Energy Star Guidelines Compliance
Operation conditions
Modem notices
Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens
TBR
For modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008
List of Applicable Countries
For modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030
Important safety instructions
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LCD pixel statement
Laser compliance statement
Macrovision copyright protection notice
European Union EU
Radio Device Regulatory Notice General
FCC RF safety requirement
Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102
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Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
2004/3/2
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