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This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer by yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorised service center for assistance.

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Contents

TravelMate 4100 / 4600 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 AC adapter Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Operation conditions Please refer to Frequently-asked questions on Contents Page Troubleshooting my computer Appendix a Regulation & safety noticesPage Description TravelMate tourFront view Programs. See Launch keys on Closed front view English Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Specifications Keyboard and pointing device Weight with batteryAudio Ports Environment DimensionsPower System Indicators Icon Function Description English Lock Key Description Using the keyboardLock keys Fn-F11 Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Hot keys Fn-F7 Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F5Fn-F6 Fn-F8 US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial Keys Launch key Default application Launch keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Function Left button Right Tap Button Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lock Adjusting the volume Audio Using system utilities Acer eManager Launch Manager Acer GridVista Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your Notebook Preparing the computer What to bring to long meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take to short meetings What to take with you Special considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords English 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 Installing memory Ejecting a PC Card Disc to Disc Recovery enable Bios UtilityBoot sequence Password Region code Country or region Using softwarePlaying DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery Create backup Restore from backup Create factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CD Change password Restore without a Recovery CD Acer disc-to-disc recoveryMultilingual operating system installation English English My computer Key link http//global.acer.com Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screen Image is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computer Infrared port does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemKeyboard does not respond Printer does not work Error Messages Corrective Action Troubleshooting tipsError messages Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITW Before you call Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC notice Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions Declaration of Conformity for EU countries TBR List of Applicable Countries For modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 Important safety instructions English Laser compliance statement Radio Device Regulatory Notice General LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice FCC RF safety requirement European Union EU English Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 2004/6/1 English Page CD-ROM