Customizing my computer | Acer 4500 Series, 2300 Series, 4000 Series

2 Customizing my computer	37
Expanding through options	39
Connectivity options	39
Upgrade options	45
Using system utilities	48
Acer eManager	48
Launch Manager	49
BIOS Utility	49
D to D Recovery (Disc to Disc)	50
Multilingual operating system installation	50
Restore without a Recovery CD	50
Setup password and exit	51

3 Troubleshooting my computer	53
Frequently-asked questions	55
Troubleshooting tips	58
Error messages	59
Requesting service	60
ITW	60
Before you call	61
Appendix A Specifications	63
Appendix B Regulation & safety notices	69
Index	85

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Acer 4500 Series, 2300 Series, 4000 Series manual Customizing my computer, Troubleshooting my computer

Contents

TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 Series User’s GuidePage First things first Your guides Taking care of your computer Basic care and tips for using your computerTurning your computer on and off Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing English Contents Troubleshooting my computer Customizing my computer TravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront view English Closed front view English Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features PerformanceDisplay Multimedia Expansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design and ergonomics Indicators Icon Function Description English Using the keyboard Lock keysLock Key Description Fn-F11 Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Hot keys Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F1Fn-F2 Fn-F3 Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F5 Fn-F6Fn-F7 Fn-F8 US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial Key Description Default Application Launch keys English Touchpad Touchpad basics Function Left Button Right Center Tap Storage Hard diskOptical drive Ejecting the CD or DVD tray AcerMedia bay only in TravelMate Playing DVD movies Region Code Country or Region Audio Power managementAdjusting the volume Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your TravelMateMoving around Preparing the computer What to bring to long meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to short meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeWhat to bring with you Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you Using a computer security lock Securing your computer Setting a password English Computer Page Modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Network Fast infrared Universal Serial Bus Ieee 1394 port PC Card slot Inserting a PC Card In-1 card reader Port expansion devices Upgrade options Memory upgrade English Swapping AcerMedia drive modules Using system utilities Acer eManager Bios Utility Launch Manager Restore without a Recovery CD To D Recovery Disc to DiscMultilingual operating system installation Setup password and exit English My computer Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screen Image is not full-screen CD or DVD drive cannot access a disc Troubleshooting tips Printer does not work Error messages Error Messages Corrective Action Requesting service ITW Before you call English Specifications Page Microprocessor Audio Dimensions English Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC notice Modem notices Operation conditionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countries TBR List of Applicable Countries For Modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 For Modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Radio Device Regulatory Notice LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice General European Union EU FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 2004/6/1 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity English Index DVD