TravelMate | Acer 630 series guide

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Acer 630 series manual TravelMate

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TravelMate 630 series Page Your guides First things first Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery pack Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computer TravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front viewDescription Left view Right view Rear view Description Bottom view Description Performance FeaturesDisplay Multimedia Connectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsExpansion Icon Function Description Indicators Icon Function Description Special keys Using the keyboardLock keys Lock key Description Embedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Windows keys Hot keysKey Description Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Launch Keys Launch key Default application Email checking function Touchpad basics Touchpad Function Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Storage Hard diskAcerMedia drive 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 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 Page Running PlatinumSecure Registering your Smart Card PlatinumSecure Options Change Password Smart Card ManagerEncrypt/Decrypt Running PlatinumKey Using passwords Entering 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 Memory upgrade Upgrade optionsInstalling memory Port expansion devicesPage Swapping AcerMedia drive modules Launch Manager Using system utilities Launch Manager and 802.11b Wireless LAN Bios Utility PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Troubleshooting my Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questions No audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screen Keyboard does not respond Want to set up my location to use the internal modemInfrared port does not work Printer does not work Troubleshooting tips Error Messages Corrective Action Error messages Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call You are required to provide the following information Name Troubleshooting my computer Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and video Ports Weight and dimensionsEnvironment System Options Power Appendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC notice Modem notices Important safety instructionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens CTRPage Laser compliance statement Year 2000 compliance statement Lithium battery statement Tick notice Macrovision copyright protection notice Index Types