TravelMate | Acer 370 series guide

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Acer 370 series manual TravelMate

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User’s guide TravelMate 370 seriesPage Your guides First things first Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computer TravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front open viewDescription Getting to know your TravelMate Front view Modem port Connects to a phone line Left view Houses the computer’s hard disk Right view Rear view Bottom view Performance FeaturesDisplay Multimedia Connectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsExpansion Indicators Icon Function Description Special keys Using the keyboardLock keys Lock key Description Embedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Key Description Windows keys Hot key Icon Function Description Keyboard Hot keys English Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Euro symbol English Launch Keys Launch key Default application Touchpad basics Touchpad Function Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Hard disk StorageIeee 1394 Optical drive Ejecting the Ieee 1394 optical CD or DVD drive tray Using software Playing DVD moviesRegion code Country or region Audio Adjusting the volume Power management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computer Taking 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 computer Special considerations Using a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwords Computer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Fast infrared Built-in network feature Universal Serial Bus PC Card slot Ieee 1394 port Ejecting a PC Card Inserting a PC Card Memory upgrade Upgrade options Installing memory Click on Start, All Programs, then Notebook Manager Using system utilities Launch Manager Bios Utility Disk to Disk Recovery Troubleshooting my Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computer Keyboard does not respondInfrared port does not work Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Troubleshooting tips Error Messages Corrective Action Error messages Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITWBefore you call You are required to provide the following information Name English Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and video Weight and dimensions PortsEnvironment Power SystemOptions English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC notice Modem notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensTBR Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Varning Lithium battery statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementTick notice Regulatory Information Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Canada Industry Canada ICUSA Federal Communications Commission FCC Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation English Index Types