Acer TravelMate 2420 manual Contents

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Disposal instructions	iii
First things first	iv
Your guides	iv
Basic care and tips for using your computer	iv
Turning your computer on and off	iv
Taking care of your computer	v
Taking care of your AC adapter	v
Taking care of your battery pack	vi
Cleaning and servicing	vi
Acer Empowering Technology	1
Acer eDataSecurity Management	2
Acer eLock Management	3
Acer ePerformance Management	4
Acer eRecovery Management	5
Acer eSettings Management	6
Acer ePower Management	7
Acer ePresentation Management	8
Your Acer notebook tour	9
Front view	9
Closed front view	10
Left view	11
Right view	12
Rear view	12
Base view	13
Specifications	14
Indicators	17
Easy-launch buttons	18
Touchpad	19
Touchpad basics	19
Using the keyboard	21
Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad	21
Windows keys	22
Hotkeys	22
Special keys	24
Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray
(for selected models)	25
Using a computer security lock	25

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Contents Users Guide TravelMate 2420 SeriesPage Disposal instructions Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guidesTaking 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 Technology on Acer EmpoweringHotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1 Fn + F2Special 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 Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Moving aroundWhat 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 Playing DVD movies Enable disk-to-disk recoveryPassword Using softwareAcer 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 Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesOperation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiensList 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