Your TravelMate | Acer 6000 Series guide

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Acer 6000 Series manual Your TravelMate

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User’s Guide TravelMate 6000 seriesPage Your guides First things first Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingTaking care of your AC adapter English Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computer Your TravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front open viewDescription Front view English Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view English Performance FeaturesDisplay Multimedia Connectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsExpansion 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 Windows keys Hot key Icon Function Description Hot keys English Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Euro symbol English Launch Keys Launch key Default application Mail Detection Touchpad basics Touchpad Function Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Storage Hard diskAcerMedia bay Using software Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayPlaying DVD movies Region code Country or region DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds Audio Adjusting the volume DVIDigital Visual Interface DVI-Digital DVI-DDVI-Integrated DVI-I Power management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computer Taking the computer home What to bring to short meetingsWhat to bring to long meetings Setting up a home office What to bring with youSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer Traveling with the computer What to bring with you Using a computer security lock Using the Smart CardSecuring your computer Registering your Smart Card Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure Options Change Password Smart Card ManagerEncrypt/Decrypt Running PlatinumKey Entering passwords Using passwords Setting passwords Computer Page Expanding through options Connectivity 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 options Installing memory Swapping AcerMedia drive modules Click on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager Using system utilities Launch Manager Bios Utility English My computer Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questions Image is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computerWant to eject the optical drive tray without turning on Keyboard does not respond Power. I cannot eject the optical drive trayInfrared port does not work Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Troubleshooting tips Error Messages Corrective Action Error messages Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call English Specification Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and video Keyboard and pointing device Weight and dimensionsPorts Environment Power SystemOptions English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC notice Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem notices TBR Telecommunications noticesDeclaration of Conformity List of Applicable Countries Tick notice Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Lithium battery statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Regulatory Notice GeneralEuropean Union EU USA Federal Communications Commission FCC Canada Industry Canada IC English English 2004/2/26 English Index Upgrading Warranty Windows keys International Traveler’s Warran