Acer 2430 Series First things first, Your guides, Basic care and tips for using your computer

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First things first

We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.

Your guides

To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides:

First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your computer.

The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer. For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Follow these steps to access it:

1Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.

2Click on AcerSystem User's Guide.

Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu.

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Turning your computer on and off

To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. See "Front view" on page 1 for the location of the power button.

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Contents TravelMate 2430 Series Users GuidePage Disposal instructions Basic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Contents Page Page Page Front view Your Acer notebook tourDescription Closed front view Icon DescriptionLeft view # Icon DescriptionRear view Right viewIcon Item Description 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 keypadHotkeys Windows keysKey Description Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1 Fn + F2EManager on Fn + F3Euro symbol Special keysUsing a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioUsing the system utilities Acer eRecoveryAcer eSettings Acer eManagerAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My ComputerFrequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenNo audio is heard from the computer English International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Disconnecting from the desktop Taking your notebook PC with youMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take with you Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youUsing passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwordsConnectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Universal Serial Bus USBInstalling memory PC Card slotBios utility Boot sequenceEnable disk-to-disk recovery PasswordUsing software Playing DVD moviesPower management Acer eRecoveryCreate backup Restore from backupCreate factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CDChange password Error messages Troubleshooting tipsError messages Corrective action English Energy Star guidelines compliance Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Modem notices Operation conditionsRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of applicable countriesEnglish Important safety instructions English LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice European Union EU Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEN 61000-3-2/-3 FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity ZL6Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index CD-ROMEnglish