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System	•	ACPI 1.0b
compliance	•	DMI 2.0
	•	Mobile PC 2001
	•	Wi-Fi®
	•	Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX)

Warranty	One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW)

Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.

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Acer TravelMate 2420 manual English

Contents

TravelMate 2420 Series Users GuidePage Disposal instructions Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and off Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Taking care of your computerTaking care of your AC adapter Please refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Contents Page Page Page Acer Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management AC mode Acer ePresentation Management Description Your Acer notebook tourFront view Closed front view Icon Description Left view Icon Item Description Right view Rear view Base view Specifications English English Indicators Function Description Easy-launch button Default application Easy-launch buttons Touchpad Touchpad basics Function Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Key Description Windows keysHotkeys Fn + F2 Acer EmpoweringHotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1 Technology on Euro symbol Special keys Using a computer security lock Adjusting the volume Audio Using the system utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screen No audio is heard from the computer English Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Preparing the computer What to take with you Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Fax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Built-in network feature Universal Serial Bus USB PC Card slot Inserting a PC Card Installing memory Bios utilityBoot sequence Using software Enable disk-to-disk recoveryPassword Playing DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backup Restore from backup Create factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CD Change password Error messages Corrective action Troubleshooting tipsError messages English FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesEnergy Star guidelines compliance Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions Declaration of Conformity for EU countries TBR List of applicable countries English Important safety instructions English Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement EN 61000-3-2/-3 Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEuropean Union EU FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index CD-ROM English