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Acer TravelMate a-550 Series User Manual

Acer TravelMate a-550 Series User Manual (112 pages)

Acer Notebook Computer User's Guide

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 7.33 MB

Table of Contents

First Things First
3
- Your Guides
  3
- Basic Care and Tips for Using Your Computer
  3
1 Getting Familiar with Your Computer

11
- A Tour of Your Computer
  13
  - Front View
    13
  - Left View
    15
  - Right View
    16
  - Rear View
    17
  - Bottom View
    18
- Features
  19
- Display
  21
- Indicators
  22
- Keyboard
  25
  - Special Keys
    25
    
    Embedded Keypad
    26
    
    Windows Keys
    27
  - Keyboard Ergonomics
    29
- Touchpad
  30
  - Touchpad Basics
    30
- Launch Keys
  32
- Storage
  34
- Connectivity Options
  35
  - Ethernet and LAN
    35
  - Fax/Data Modem
    35
- Audio
  36
  - Adjusting the Volume
    36
  - Using the Audio DJ Feature
    36
- Securing Your Computer
  37
  - Security Notch
    37
  - Passwords
    37
2 Operating on Battery Power

39
- Battery Pack
  41
  - Battery Pack Characteristics
    41
  - Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
    41
  - Charging the Battery
    43
  - Checking the Battery Level
    43
  - Optimizing Battery Life
    43
  - Battery-Low Warning
    44
- Power Management
  46
3 Peripherals and Options

47
- External Display Devices
  49
- External Input Devices
  50
  - External Keyboard
    50
  - External Keypad
    50
  - External Pointing Device
    50
- Printer
  51
- Audio Devices
  52
- Expansion Devices
  53
  - PC Card Slots
    53
  - Usb
    54
  - Ieee 1394
    55
- Miscellaneous Options
  56
  - Battery Pack
    56
  - AC Adapter
    56
- Key Component Upgrades
  57
  - Memory Upgrade
    57
  - Hard Disk Upgrade
    59
4 Moving with Your Computer

61
- Disconnecting from the Desktop
  63
- Moving Around
  64
- Taking the Computer Home
  65
  - Preparing the Computer
    65
  - What to Bring with You
    65
  - Special Considerations
    65
  - Setting up a Home Office
    66
- Traveling with the Computer
  67
  - Preparing the Computer
    67
  - What to Bring with You
    67
  - Special Considerations
    67
- Traveling Internationally with the Computer
  68
  - Preparing the Computer
    68
  - What to Bring with You
    68
  - Special Considerations
    68
5 Software

69
- System Software
  71
- Easy Button
  72
- E-Mail Detector
  73
- BIOS Setup Utility
  74
  - Main
    75
  - System Devices
    77
  - Security
    78
    
    Setting a Password
    79
    
    Removing a Password
    80
    
    Changing a Password
    80
  - Others
    81
  - Boot
    82
  - Exit
    83
6 Troubleshooting

85
- Frequently-Asked Questions
  87
- Error Messages
  91
Appendix A Specifications

95
Appendix B Notices

101
- Fcc Notice
  103
- Modem Notices
  104
- Important Safety Instructions
  105
- Laser Compliance Statement
  106
- Lithium Battery Statement
  107
- Year 2000 Compliance Statement
  107
- Lcd Pixel Statement
  108
- Macrovision Copyright Protection Notice
  108
Index

109

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