Index | Acer 650 Series guide

Index

A

AC adapter
caring for	v
AcerMedia drive	26
audio 29
adjusting the volume 29
troubleshooting 60

B

battery pack caring for v

BIOS utility 56 brightness

hotkeys 19

C

caps lock 15
on indicator			13
care
AC adapter		v
battery pack			v
computer		iv
CD-ROM
ejecting	27
ejecting manually				60
troubleshooting				60
cleaning
computer		v
computer
bringing to meetings 32
caring for		iv
cleaning	v
disconnecting			31
features	3,		11
indicators		13
keyboards		15
moving around				31
performance			11
security	36
setting up a home office					33
taking home			32
traveling internationally					34
traveling on local trips					34
troubleshooting				58

81

turning off iv connections

network 47 connectivity options

port expansion devices 52

D

display hotkeys 18 troubleshooting 59, 60

DVD 27 DVD movies

playing 27

E

error messages 63 Euro 19

F

FAQ. See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 59 front view 3

H

hard disk 26 help

online services 64 Hibernation mode

hotkey 18

hotkeys 17

I

IEEE 1394 port	50
indicator lights	13

infrared 48 ITW. See warranty

K

keyboard 15

embedded numeric keypad 16 hotkeys 17

lock keys 15 troubleshooting 61 Windows keys 17

L

LEDs 13

M

memory

Image 89

Acer 650 Series manual Index

Contents

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