Troubleshooting my computer | Acer 380 series specs

BIOS Utility	46
Disk to Disk Recovery	47

3 Troubleshooting my computer	49
Frequently-asked questions	51
Troubleshooting tips	54
Error messages	54
Requesting service	55
International Travelers Warranty (ITW)	55
Before you call	55
Appendix A Specifications	57
Appendix B Regulation & safety notices	63
Index	79

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Acer 380 series manual Troubleshooting my computer

Contents

TravelMate 380 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 battery pack Taking care of your AC adapter Cleaning and servicing Contents Troubleshooting my computer TravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront open view Getting to know your TravelMate Front view Left view Right view HDD Rear view Bottom view Features PerformanceDisplay Multimedia Expansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design and ergonomics Indicators Icon Function Description English Using the keyboard Special keysLock keys Lock key Description Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Key Description Keyboard Hot keys Hot key Icon Function Description English Euro symbol Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel English Launch key Default application Launch Keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Function Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Storage Hard diskIeee 1394 Optical drive Ejecting the Ieee 1394 optical drive tray Region code Country or region Using softwarePlaying DVD movies Adjusting the volume Audio Power management 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 Special considerations Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Computer Page Fax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Built-in network feature Fast infrared Universal Serial Bus Ieee 1394 port PC Card slot Inserting a PC Card Ejecting a PC Card Port Expansion devices Installing memory Upgrade optionsMemory upgrade English Using system utilities Click on Start, All Programs, then Notebook Manager Bios Utility Launch Manager Restore without a Recovery CD Disk to Disk RecoveryMultilingual operating system installation Setup password and exit Troubleshooting my Page Image is not full-screen Frequently-asked questionsNothing appears on the screen Infrared port does not work No audio is heard from the computerKeyboard does not respond Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Printer does not work Error Messages Corrective Action Troubleshooting tipsError messages Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITW Before you call English Specifications Page Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and video Environment Weight and dimensionsPorts Options PowerSystem English Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices of 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 English Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement 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