Acer TravelMate 530 manual Contents

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First things first	iii
Your guides	iii
Basic care and tips for using your computer	iv

1 Getting to know your TravelMate	1
A TravelMate tour	3
Front view	3
Left view	4
Right view	5
Rear view	6
Bottom view	8
Features	9
Indicators	11
Using the keyboard	13
Special keys	13
Touchpad	21
Touchpad basics	21
Storage	23
Hard disk	23
Optical drive	23
Using software	24
Audio	25
Adjusting the volume	25
Power management	26
Moving around with your TravelMate	27
Disconnecting from the desktop	27
Moving around	27
Taking the computer home	28
Traveling with the computer	30
Traveling internationally with the computer	30
Securing your computer	32
Using a computer security lock	32
Using passwords	32

2 Customizing my computer	35
Expanding through options	37
Connectivity options	37
Connecting to Acer EasyPort replicator	41
Using system utilities	44
Notebook Manager	44
Launch Manager	44
BIOS Utility	45

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Contents User’s guide TravelMate 530 seriesPage Your guides First things firstTurning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your AC adapter English Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computerTravelMate Page Front view TravelMate tourDescription Left view Right view Rear view English Bottom view Multimedia FeaturesPerformance DisplayHuman-centric design and ergonomics ConnectivityExpansion 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 drivePlaying DVD movies Using softwareRegion code Country or region Audio Adjusting the volumePower management Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Moving aroundWhat to bring to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to long meetings What to bring with you Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer Traveling with the computerSpecial considerations Using passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwords Computer Page Connectivity options Expanding through 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-screenKeyboard does not respond Want to set up my location to use the internal modemPrinter does not work International Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore 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 PortsSystem PowerOptions 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