Acer TravelMate 2420 guide

Universal Serial Bus (USB)	41
PC Card slot	42
Installing memory	43
BIOS utility	43
Boot sequence	43
Enable disk-to-disk recovery	44
Password	44
Using software	44
Playing DVD movies	44
Power management	45
Acer eRecovery Management	45
Create backup	46
Restore from backup	46
Create factory default image CD	47
Re-install bundled software without CD	47
Change password	48
Troubleshooting	49
Troubleshooting tips	49
Error messages	49
Regulations and safety notices	51
ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance	51
FCC notice	51
Modem notices	52
Important safety instructions	55
Laser compliance statement	57
LCD pixel statement	57
Macrovision copyright protection notice	57
Radio device regulatory notice	58
General	58
European Union (EU)	58
The FCC RF safety requirement	59
Canada — Low-powerlicense-exempt radio
communication devices (RSS-210)	60
Federal Communications Comission
Declaration of Conformity	61
Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking	62
Index	63

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Acer TravelMate 2420 manual

Contents

Users Guide TravelMate 2420 SeriesPage Disposal instructions 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 adapterClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Contents Page Page Page Acer Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management AC mode Acer ePower Management Acer ePresentation Management Your Acer notebook tour Front viewDescription Icon Description Closed front view Icon Item Description Left view Rear view Right view Base view Specifications English English Function Description Indicators Easy-launch buttons Easy-launch button Default application Touchpad basics Touchpad Function Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the keyboard Windows keys HotkeysKey Description Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1 Acer EmpoweringFn + F2 Technology on Special keys Euro symbol Using a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volume Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the system utilities Launch Manager Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer Norton AntiVirus Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questions No audio is heard from the computer English Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITWBefore you call Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computer Taking the computer home What to bring to meetingsWhat to take with you Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerSpecial considerations What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computer Using a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwords Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Universal Serial Bus USB Built-in network feature Inserting a PC Card PC Card slot Bios utility Boot sequenceInstalling memory Password Enable disk-to-disk recoveryUsing software Playing DVD movies Acer eRecovery Management Power management Restore from backup Create backup Re-install bundled software without CD Create factory default image CD Change password Troubleshooting tips Error messagesError messages Corrective action English Regulations and safety notices Energy Star guidelines complianceFCC notice Operation conditions Modem noticesRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countries List of applicable countries TBR English Important safety instructions English Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General European Union EUEN 61000-3-2/-3 FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking CD-ROM Index English