Securing your computer | Acer TravelMate 2480, TravelMate 3270

Cinema	57
Settings	57
Album	58
Editing Pictures	58
Slide Show settings	58
Video	59
Playing a video file	59
Snapshot	59
Editing video	59
Music	60
Make DVDs	60
Authoring CD/DVDs	60
Acer Arcade Deluxe
(for selected models)	62
	62
Remote control (for selected models)	63
Remote functions	64
Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe	65
VideoMagician	65
DVD Master	65
DV Delite	65
Taking your notebook PC with you	66
Disconnecting from the desktop	66
Moving around	66
Preparing the computer	66
What to bring to meetings	67
Taking the computer home	67
Preparing the computer	67
What to take with you	67
Special considerations	68
Setting up a home office	68
Traveling with the computer	68
Preparing the computer	68
What to take with you	68
Special considerations	69
Traveling internationally with the computer	69
Preparing the computer	69
What to bring with you	69
Special considerations	69
Securing your computer	70

Using a computer security lock	70
Using passwords	70
Entering passwords	71

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Acer TravelMate 2480, TravelMate 3270, TravelMate 3260 manual Securing your computer

Contents

Users Guide TravelMate 3270/3260/2480 SeriesPage Turning the product off before cleaning Information for your safety and comfortSafety instructions Using electrical power Product servicing Replacing the battery pack Telephone line safety Additional safety informationOperating environment Medical devices Potentially explosive environments Vehicles Mercury advisory Emergency calls Disposal instructions Tips and information for comfortable use Taking care of your vision Finding your comfort zone Developing good work habits First things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides 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 Using the keyboard Securing your computer Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology password Acer Empowering Technology For selected models Acer eNet Management Empowering Technology Using power plans Acer ePower ManagementTo create a new power plan To switch between power plans Battery status To delete a power plan Acer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Description Your Acer notebook tourFront view Icon Description Closed front view Icon Left view Right view Icon Item Description Rear view Base view Specifications English Wlan English English Acpi 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 KeyDescription Windows keys Hotkeys Decreases the screen brightness US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial keys Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volume Package contents Using Acer Bluetooth VoIP PhoneGetting to know your VoIP phone Layout Charging the phone LED indicators Connecting the phone to your notebook English Using the phone Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the system utilities Launch Manager Select Tasks & Scans Norton Internet SecurityHow do I check for viruses? Image is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen Keyboard does not respond No audio is heard from the computerInfrared port does not work Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Maximizing the batterys life Battery packBattery pack characteristics Installing and removing the battery pack Optimising battery life Charging the batteryChecking the battery level Situation Recommended Action Battery-low warning Acer Arcade for selected models Display Settings Finding and playing contentSettings Arcade controls Audio SettingsNavigation controls Player controls Virtual keyboard Background mode Cinema Editing Pictures Slide Show settingsAlbum Playing a video file VideoSnapshot Editing video Authoring CD/DVDs MusicMake DVDs File type compatibility Acer Arcade Deluxe for selected models Remote control for selected models Remote functions VideoMagician Starting Acer Arcade DeluxeDVD Master DV Delite Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around 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 What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computer Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Setting passwords Entering passwords Fax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Fast Infrared FIR for selected models Built-in network feature Ieee 1394 port For selected models Universal Serial Bus USB PC Card slot Installing memoryInserting a PC Card Ejecting a PC Card Boot sequence Bios utility Password Enable disk-to-disk recovery Region code Country or region Using softwarePlaying DVD movies Create backup Acer eRecovery Management Restore and recovery Burn backup disc Error messages Corrective action Troubleshooting tipsError messages English Operation conditions Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens List of applicable countries TBR English Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement Radio device regulatory notice General Article 3.1a Health and SafetyEuropean Union EU Article 3.1b EMC English FCC RF safety requirement English ZR1 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Acer Computer Shanghai Limited Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking LCD panel ergonomic specifications CD-ROM Index English