Frequently-asked questions | Acer TravelMate 530 specification

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Frequently-asked questions

The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy answers and solutions are provided for each one.

I opened the display and pressed the power switch, but computer does not start or boot-up.

Look at the Power indicator:

•If it is not lit, no power is being applied to the computer. Check the following:

•If you are running on battery power, it may be low and unable to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack.

•Make sure that the AC adapter is plugged in properly to the computer and to the power outlet.

•If it is lit, check the following:

•Is a non-bootable (non-system) diskette in the floppy drive? Remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl-Alt- Del to restart the system.

•The operating system files may be damaged or missing. Insert the startup disk you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl-Alt-Delto restart the system. This will diagnose your system and make necessary fixes.

Nothing appears on the screen.

The computer’s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power. Press any key to turn the display back on.

If pressing a key does not turn the display back on, two things might be the cause:

•The brightness level might be too low. Press Fn-→ (increase) and Fn-← (decrease) to adjust the brightness level.

•The display device might be set to an external monitor. Press the display toggle hot key Fn-F5to toggle the display back to the computer.

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User’s guide TravelMate 530 seriesPage Your guides First things first Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingTaking care of your AC adapter English Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computer TravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front viewDescription Left view Right view Rear view English Bottom view Performance FeaturesDisplay Multimedia Connectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsExpansion Icon Function Description Indicators English Special keys Using the keyboardLock keys Lock key Description Embedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Key Description Windows keys Hot key Icon Function Description Hot keys English Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Euro symbol Launch Keys Wireless Communication Button Mail Detection Launch key Default application Touchpad basics Touchpad Function Left button Right Scroll Tap Button Hard disk StorageOptical 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 Using a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwords Computer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Universal Serial Bus Built-in network feature PC Card slot Ieee 1394 port Ejecting a PC Card Inserting a PC Card Connecting to Acer EasyPort replicator Upgrade options Installing memory Memory upgrade English Launch Manager Using system utilities Bios Utility English Troubleshooting my Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questions No audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screen Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Keyboard does not respondPrinter does not work Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call You are required to provide the following information Name English Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and video Keyboard and pointing device Weight and dimensionsPorts Environment Power SystemOptions English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC notice Modem notices Important safety instructionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens TBR English Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statement Tick notice Index Types