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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 Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Page Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computer TravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront open view Front view Description Left view PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card Right view Rear view Bottom view Description Performance FeaturesDisplay Multimedia Expansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design and ergonomics 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 Key Description Windows keysHot keys Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Page Mail Detection Launch key Default applicationLaunch Keys Page Touchpad basics Touchpad Function Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons AcerMedia bay StorageHard disk Playing DVD movies Using softwareEjecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray 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 long meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to short meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeWhat to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computer Traveling with the computer What to bring with you Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing the Smart Card Registering your Smart Card Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure Options Encrypt/Decrypt Change PasswordSmart Card Manager 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 Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW You are required to provide the following information Name Troubleshooting my computer Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and video Environment Weight and dimensionsPorts Options PowerSystem 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 Macrovision copyright protection notice Lithium battery statementLCD pixel statement Tick notice Index Installing Upgrading Warranty Windows keys International Traveler’s Warran