Acer TravelMate 360 manual

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1 Getting to know your

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Contents TravelMate 360 series Page Your guides First things firstTurning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerCleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packContents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting your computerTravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front viewDescription Etting to know your Tra velMa te Left view Rear view Right viewDescription Bottom view Performance FeaturesDisplay MultimediaConnectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsExpansion Icon Function Description IndicatorsNum Loc k Lights when Num Loc k is a c tiva ted Special keys Using the keyboardLock keys Lock key DescriptionEmbedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offWindows keys Hot keysKey Description Hot key Icon Function Description Lic k on Start, Settings, Control Panel Euro symbolLaunch Keys Email checking function Launch key Default applicationEtting to know your Tra velMa te Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Ba r of Windows a pplic a tionsStorage Connecting and disconnecting the EasyLink combo driveHard disk EasyLink combo driveEtting to know your Tra velMa te Ejecting a floppy disk Using softwareEjecting the optical drive tray Playing DVD moviesRegion code Country or region Audio Adjusting the volumeBasic power management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computerTaking 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 computerWhat to bring with you Using a computer security lock Using the SmartCardSecuring your computer Page Registering your smart card Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure Options Change Password SmartCard ManagerEncrypt/Decrypt Running PlatinumKey Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Etting to know your Tra velMa te Computer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Fast infrared Built-in network featurePC Card slots Universal Serial BusEjecting a PC Card Inserting a PC CardMemory upgrade Upgrade optionsInstalling memory Port expansion devicesUstomizing your c omputer Lic k on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager Launch ManagerLaunch Manager and 802.11b Wireless LAN Bios Utility Ustomizing your c omputer Troubleshooting your 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 respondInfrared port does not work Troubleshooting your c omputer Troubleshooting tips Error Messages Corrective Action Error messagesError Messages Corrective Action Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call Page Troubleshooting your c omputer Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and videoTemperature Weight and dimensionsPorts Humidity non-condensingBattery pack AC adapterOptions Appendix a Spec ific a tions Appendix B This a ppendix lists the genera l notic es of your c omputer Use conditions FCC noticeModem notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensCTR Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement Year 2000 compliance statement98-32 Macrovision copyright protection notice Index Messa ges error