TravelMate 650 series, User’s guide | Acer 650 Series instruction

TravelMate 650 series

User’s guide

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Acer 650 Series manual TravelMate 650 series, User’s guide

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User’s guide TravelMate 650 seriesPage First things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your AC adapter Page Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computer TravelMate Page Front open view TravelMate tourDescription Front view Description Left view PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card Right view Rear view Bottom view Description Performance FeaturesDisplay Multimedia Human-centric design and ergonomics ConnectivityExpansion Icon Function Description Indicators Battery Lights orange when the battery is charging Special keys Using the keyboardLock keys Lock key Description Embedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Hot keys Windows keysKey Description Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Page Launch Keys Launch key Default applicationMail Detection Page Touchpad basics Touchpad Function Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Hard disk StorageAcerMedia bay Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using softwarePlaying 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 What to bring to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to long meetings What to bring with you Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer Traveling with the computer What to bring with you Using the Smart Card Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Registering your Smart Card Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure Options Smart Card Manager Change PasswordEncrypt/Decrypt Running PlatinumKey Using passwords Setting passwords Entering passwords Getting to know your TravelMate Computer Page Expanding through options Built-in network featureConnectivity options Fax/data modem Fast infrared 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 Click on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager Using system utilities Launch Manager Bios 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 International Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore 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 PowerOptions Appendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC notice Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem notices Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Lithium battery statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Tick notice Index Installing Upgrading Warranty Windows keys International Traveler’s Warran