Acer 2480, 4220

Empowering Technology

Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store

username and password information.

Contents

Main Page Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Turning the product off before cleaning Warnings Using electrical power Product servicing v Replacing the battery pack Telephone line safety Disposal instructions Mercury advisory Tips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone Taking care of your vision Developing good work habits viii First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing Contents Page Page Page Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology password Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Page Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Page Acer eSettings Management Acer eNet Management Page Acer ePower Management Battery status Page Acer ePresentation Management Your Acer notebook tour Front view Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Base view 20 Specifications Page Page Page Indicators Easy-launch buttons P Touchpad Touchpad basics 27 Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Hotkeys Page Special keys Page Audio Adjusting the volume Page Acer OrbiCam (for selected models ) Getting to know your Acer OrbiCam Rotating the Acer OrbiCam Page Page Capturing photos/videos Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam Enabling the Acer VisageON (for selected models) Page Using video effects Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus How do I check for viruses? Frequently asked questions I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Nothing appears on the screen. Image is not full-screen. No audio is heard from the computer. I want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power. The keyboard does not respond. The infrared port does not work. The printer does not work. I want to set up my location to use the internal modem. I want to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs. Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Before you call Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around 50 What to bring to meetings Taking the computer home What to take with you 51 Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer What to take with you Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you 53 Securing your computer Using a computer security lock Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Expanding through options Connectivity options Fax/data modem Page PC Card slot Inserting a PC Card Ejecting a PC Card Installing memory BIOS utility Boot sequence Enable disk-to-disk recovery Password Using software Playing DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backup Restore from backup Create factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CD Change password Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips Error messages Page Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance FCC notice Notice: Shielded cables Notice: Peripheral devices Modem notices Notice for USA TBR 21 List of applicable countries Notice for Australia Notice for New Zealand Important safety instructions Page Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General European Union (EU) List of applicable countries The FCC RF safety requirement Canada Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102) Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index A B C D P Q S T U