Acer 6231, 6292 manual

TravelMate

6292/6291/6231 Series

User's Guide

Contents

Main Page iii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Turning the product off before cleaning CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device CAUTION for Accessibility Warnings Using electrical power Product servicing Replacing the battery pack vi Telephone line safety Additional safety information Operating environment Medical devices vii Vehicles Potentially explosive environments viii Emergency calls Disposal instructions Mercury advisory Tips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone Taking care of your vision Developing good work habits xii 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 Using a computer security lock 34 Audio 35 Using the system utilities 36 Frequently asked questions 40 Battery pack 44 Taking your notebook PC with you 48 Expanding through options 54 Acer eRecovery Management 60 Index 77 Troubleshooting 62 Regulations and safety notices 64 Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology password Acer eNet Management Page Acer ePower Management Using power plans To create a new power plan: To switch between power plans: To edit a power plan: Page Acer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Page Acer eRecovery Management Page Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Your Acer notebook tour Front view Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Base view 19 Specifications Page Page Page Page Indicators Easy-launch buttons P Touchpad Touchpad basics 27 Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Application key Hotkeys Page Special keys Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Acer InviLink Nplify wireless technology Page Audio Adjusting the volume Acer PureZone Using the system utilities Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Page Page 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 Battery pack Battery pack characteristics Maximizing the battery's life Conditioning a new battery pack Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery level Optimising battery life 47 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on your situation: Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around 49 What to bring to meetings Taking the computer home What to take with you 50 Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer What to take with you Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you 52 Securing your computer Using a computer security lock Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Expanding through options Connectivity options Fax/data modem Page 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 Acer eRecovery Management Create backup Burn backup disc Restore and recovery Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips Error messages Page Regulations and safety notices FCC notice Notice: Shielded cables Notice: Peripheral devices Caution Modem notices Notice for USA TBR 21 List of applicable countries Notice for Australia Notice for New Zealand Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General European Union (EU) Page List of applicable countries The FCC RF safety requirement Canada Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 73 LCD panel ergonomic specifications Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Page Page Index A B C D M N P Q S