TravelMate | Acer 650 Series guide

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Acer 650 Series manual TravelMate

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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 battery pack Cleaning and servicingTaking care of your AC adapter Page Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computer TravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front open viewDescription Front view Description Left view PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card Right view Rear view Bottom view Description Performance FeaturesDisplay Multimedia Connectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsExpansion 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 Windows keys Hot keysKey Description Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Page Launch key Default application Launch KeysMail Detection Page Touchpad basics Touchpad Function Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Storage Hard diskAcerMedia bay 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 Registering your Smart Card Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure Options Change Password Smart Card ManagerEncrypt/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 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 Weight and dimensions PortsEnvironment Power SystemOptions 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 Lithium battery statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Tick notice Index Installing Upgrading Warranty Windows keys International Traveler’s Warran