Acer TravelMate 530 manual First things first, Your guides

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First things first

We would like to thank you for making the TravelMate series of notebook computers your choice for your mobile computing needs. We hope you will be happy with your TravelMate as much as we enjoyed making it for you.

Your guides

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

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

This User’s Guide introduces you to the many ways your computer can help you be more productive. This guide provides clear and concise information about the computer, so read it thoroughly.

If you ever need to print out a copy, this User’s guide is also available in PDF (Portable Document Format). Follow these steps:

1Click on Start, Programs, TravelMate.

2Click on TravelMate User’s Guide.

Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. For instructions on how to use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help menu.

For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our Web site (global.acer.com).

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Contents User’s guide TravelMate 530 seriesPage Your guides First things firstBasic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingTaking care of your AC adapter English Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computerTravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front viewDescription Left view Right view Rear view English Bottom view Multimedia FeaturesPerformance DisplayConnectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsExpansion Icon Function Description IndicatorsEnglish Lock key Description Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock keysEmbedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offKey Description Windows keysHot key Icon Function Description Hot keysEnglish Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Euro symbolLaunch Keys Wireless Communication ButtonMail Detection Launch key Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Scroll Tap Button Ejecting the optical drive tray StorageHard disk Optical driveUsing software Playing DVD moviesRegion code Country or region Audio Adjusting the volumePower management Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Moving aroundTaking the computer home What to bring to short meetingsWhat to bring to long meetings Setting up a home office What to bring with youSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer Traveling with the computerSpecial considerations Using a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwords Computer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Universal Serial Bus Built-in network featurePC Card slot Ieee 1394 portEjecting a PC Card Inserting a PC CardConnecting to Acer EasyPort replicator Upgrade optionsInstalling memory Memory upgradeEnglish Launch Manager Using system utilitiesBios Utility English Troubleshooting my Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screenWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Keyboard does not respondPrinter does not work Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call You are required to provide the following information Name English Specifications Page Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storageEnvironment Weight and dimensionsKeyboard and pointing device PortsPower SystemOptions English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC noticeTBR Important safety instructionsModem notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensEnglish Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statementMacrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementTick notice Index Types