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TravelMate 380 series

User’s guide

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Acer manual TravelMate 380 series, User’s guide

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User’s guide TravelMate 380 seriesPage Your guides First things first Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing Contents Troubleshooting my computer TravelMate Page Front open view TravelMate tourDescription Getting to know your TravelMate Front view Left view HDD Right view Rear view Bottom view Performance FeaturesDisplay Multimedia Human-centric design and ergonomics ConnectivityExpansion Icon Function Description Indicators English 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 drive tray Playing DVD movies Using softwareRegion code Country or region Audio Adjusting the volume Power management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computer What to bring to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to long meetings What to bring with you Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer Traveling with the computer Special considerations Using passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwords Computer Page Connectivity options Expanding through 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 Port Expansion devices Memory upgrade Upgrade optionsInstalling memory English Click on Start, All Programs, then Notebook Manager Using system utilities Launch Manager Bios Utility Multilingual operating system installation Disk to Disk RecoveryRestore without a Recovery CD Setup password and exit Troubleshooting my Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsImage is not full-screen Keyboard does not respond No audio is heard from the computerInfrared port does not work Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Error messages Troubleshooting tipsError Messages Corrective Action Before you call Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITW English Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and video Ports Weight and dimensionsEnvironment System PowerOptions English Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices of your computer FCC notice Energy Star Guidelines Compliance Operation conditions Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countries List of Applicable Countries TBR For Modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 For Modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 Important safety instructions English LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Radio Device Regulatory 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 Index Types