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Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions for wireless option devices that are included in the user's manual of each RF option device. An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Also, any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors, and installation outdoors is subject to licensing. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: Contents First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iii Turning your computer on and off iii Taking care of your computer iv Taking care of your AC adapter iv Taking care of your battery pack v Cleaning and servicing v A TravelMate tour 1 Front view 1 Closed front view 2 Left view 3 Right view 4 Rear view 4 Base view 5 Features 6 Indicators 9 Easy-launch buttons 10 Touchpad 11 Touchpad basics 11 Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 13 Windows keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Special keys 16 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 17 Using a computer security lock 17 Audio 18 Adjusting the volume 18 Using the system utilities 19 Acer eManager 19 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 20 Launch Manager 21 Norton AntiVirus 22 Frequently asked questions 23 Requesting service 26 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 26 Before you call 26 Taking your notebook PC with you 27 Disconnecting from the desktop 27 Moving around 27 Preparing the computer 27 What to bring to meetings 28 Taking the computer home 28 Preparing the computer 28 What to take with you 28 Special considerations 29 Setting up a home office 29 Traveling with the computer 29 Preparing the computer 29 What to take with you 29 Special considerations 30 Traveling internationally with the computer 30 Preparing the computer 30 What to bring with you 30 Special considerations 30 Securing your computer 31 Using a computer security lock 31 Using passwords 31 Entering passwords 32 Setting passwords 32 Expanding through options 33 Connectivity options 33 Fax/data modem 33 Built-in network feature 34 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 34 PC Card slot 35 BIOS utility 36 Boot sequence 36 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 37 Password 37 Using software 37 Playing DVD movies 37 Power management 38 Acer eRecovery 39 Create backup 39 Restore from backup 40 Create factory default image CD 40 Re-install bundled software without CD 40 Change password 41 Troubleshooting 42 Troubleshooting tips 42 Error messages 42 Regulations and safety notices 43 ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance 43 FCC notice 43 Modem notices 45 Important safety instructions 48 Laser compliance statement 49 LCD pixel statement 50 Macrovision copyright protection notice 50 Radio device regulatory notice 50 General 50 European Union (EU) 51 The FCC RF safety requirement 52 Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 53 Environmental Policy Declaration 54 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 55 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking 56 Index 57 1 A TravelMate tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 4 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. English English English 2 5 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left and # Item Description (left, center and right) right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. 8 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 10 for more details. 9 Power button Turns the computer on and off. Closed front view # Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on. 3 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged. 4 Bluetooth Press to enable/disable Bluetooth communication function. Lights to indicate the status of button/indicator Bluetooth communications. (for selected models) 5 Wireless Press to enable/disable the wireless communication function. Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator LAN communication. 6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 3 # Icon Item Description Microphone jack Accepts input from external microphones. English Headphone/speaker/ Connects to audio line-...