Acer 2450 manual

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International Travelers Warranty (ITW)

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Before you call

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Taking your notebook PC with you

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Disconnecting from the desktop

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Moving around

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Preparing the computer

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What to bring to meetings

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Taking the computer home

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Preparing the computer

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What to take with you

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Special considerations

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Setting up a home office

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Traveling with the computer

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Preparing the computer

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What to take with you

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Special considerations

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Traveling internationally with the computer

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Preparing the computer

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What to bring with you

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Special considerations

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Securing your computer

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Using a computer security lock

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Using passwords

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Entering passwords

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Setting passwords

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Expanding through options

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Connectivity options

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Fax/data modem

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Built-in network feature

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Universal Serial Bus (USB)

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PC Card slot

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Installing memory

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BIOS utility

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Boot sequence

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Enable disk-to-disk recovery

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Password

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Using software

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Playing DVD movies

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Power management

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Acer eRecovery Management

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Create backup

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Restore from backup

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Create factory default image CD

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Re-install bundled software without CD

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Change password

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Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting tips

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Contents TravelMate 2450 Series Users GuidePage Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructionsTurning the product off before cleaning Using electrical powerProduct servicing Replacing the battery pack Telephone line safety Disposal instructionsMercury advisory Tips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zoneTaking care of your vision Developing good work habits ViiBasic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Contents Page Page Page Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology passwordAcer eLock Management Empowering Technology Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management AC mode Adapter modeDC mode Battery mode To create a new power profileBattery status Empowering Technology Acer ePresentation Management Empowering Technology Your Acer notebook tour Front viewDescription Closed front view Icon DescriptionLeft view Right view Rear viewIcon Item Description Base view Specifications English Acpi 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 keypadWindows keys HotkeysKey Description Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1 Fn + F2Fn + F3 Fn + F4Euro symbol Special keysUS dollar sign 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 Norton AntiVirus How do I check for viruses?Scans panel, click Run Full System Scan Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen Want to set up my location to use the internal modem No audio is heard from the computerKeyboard does not respond Printer does not workEnglish Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITWBefore you call Disconnecting from the desktop Taking your notebook PC with youMoving around Preparing the computerTaking the computer home What to bring to meetingsWhat to take with you Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youUsing a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwordsExpanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem 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 Troubleshooting tips Error messagesError messages Corrective action English Regulations and safety notices Energy Star guidelines complianceFCC notice Modem notices Operation conditionsRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of applicable countriesEnglish Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General European Union EUEN 61000-3-2/-3 FCC RF safety requirement English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking LCD panel ergonomic specifications Index CD-ROMEnglish