Acer manual TravelMate 2420 Series, Users Guide

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TravelMate 2420 Series

User's Guide

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Contents Users Guide TravelMate 2420 SeriesPage Disposal instructions First things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour 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 Acer Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management AC mode Acer ePower ManagementAcer ePresentation Management Front view Your Acer notebook tourDescription Icon Description Closed front viewIcon Item Description Left viewRear view Right viewBase view Specifications English English Function Description IndicatorsEasy-launch buttons Easy-launch button Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the keyboardHotkeys Windows keysKey Description Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1 Acer EmpoweringFn + F2 Technology onSpecial keys Euro symbolUsing a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volumeAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the system utilitiesLaunch Manager Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer Norton AntiVirusNothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer English International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktopMoving 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 What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerUsing passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwordsConnectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Universal Serial Bus USB Built-in network featureInserting a PC Card PC Card slotBoot sequence Bios utilityInstalling memory Password Enable disk-to-disk recoveryUsing software Playing DVD moviesAcer eRecovery Management Power managementRestore from backup Create backupRe-install bundled software without CD Create factory default image CDChange password Error messages Troubleshooting tipsError messages Corrective action English Energy Star guidelines compliance Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Operation conditions Modem noticesRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesList of applicable countries TBREnglish 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 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking CD-ROM IndexEnglish