Acer Empowering Technology | Acer 4200 Series instruction

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Acer Empowering Technology

Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities:

•Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms.

•Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media.

•Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings.

•Acer eRecovery Management backs up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely.

•Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily.

•Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently.

•Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles.

•Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently.

Empowering Technology

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Acer 4200 Series manual Acer Empowering Technology

Contents

Users Guide TravelMate 4200 SeriesPage Disposal instructions Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guides Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Taking care of your computerTaking care of your AC adapter Operation conditions Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Please 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 eNet Management Acer eSettings Management Empowering Technology Create new power scheme Acer ePower ManagementAC mode DC mode Acer ePresentation Management Empowering Technology Description Your Acer notebook tourFront view Icon Description Closed front view Left view Icon Item Description Right viewRear view Base view Specifications English English Function Description Indicators Easy-launch buttons Easy-launch button Default application Touchpad basics Touchpad Function Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the keyboard Key Description Windows keysHotkeys Technology on Acer EmpoweringHotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1 Fn + F2 US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial keys Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volume Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the system utilities Launch Manager Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer Norton AntiVirusHow do I check for viruses? Image is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen Printer does not work No audio is heard from the computerKeyboard does not respond Infrared port does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Moving around What to take with you Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computer Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Setting passwords Entering passwords Fax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Universal Serial Bus USB Built-in network feature Ejecting a PC Card Installing memoryPC Card slot Inserting a PC Card Boot sequence Bios utility Playing DVD movies Enable disk-to-disk recoveryPassword Using software Acer eRecovery Management Power management Restore from backup Create backup Re-install bundled software without CD Create factory default image CD Change password Error messages Corrective action Troubleshooting tipsError messages English FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesEnergy Star guidelines compliance Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesOperation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens List of applicable countries TBR English Important safety instructions English Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement EN 61000-3-2/-3 Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEuropean Union EU 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 Index English