TravelMate | Acer 740 Series guide

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Acer 740 Series manual TravelMate

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TravelMate 740 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 Performance FeaturesDisplay Multimedia Connectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsExpansion Icon Function Description Indicators 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 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Euro symbol For more information Touchpad basics Touchpad Function Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Hard disk StorageAcerMedia drive Ejecting the optical drive tray Using software Playing DVD moviesRegion code Country or region 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 Special considerations Securing your computer Using the fingerprint recognition sensor Using passwords Using a computer security lock Entering passwords Setting passwords My computer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Fast infrared Built-in network feature PC Card slot Universal Serial Bus Ejecting a PC Card Inserting a PC Card Upgrade options Memory upgradeInstalling memory Customizing my computer Bios Utility Using system utilities Customizing my computer My computer Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questions No audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screen Serial mouse does not work Keyboard does not respondInfrared port does not work Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Troubleshooting tips Error Messages Corrective Action Error messages Error Messages Corrective Action 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 Temperature Weight and dimensionsBattery pack Humidity non-condensing Options AC adapter Appendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC notice Modem notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensCTR Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Varning Lithium battery statement Year 2000 compliance statement Index Srmrhmgexsv Qiqsv Evverx