Acer 100 Series Manuals

Table of Contents

• • 3

    First Things First
    • 3

      Your Guides
    • 4

      Basic Care and Tips for Using Your Computer
      • 4

        Connecting Your Computer
      • 6

        Taking Care of Your Computer
      • 6

        Taking Care of Your Ac Adapter
      • 7

        Taking Care of Your Battery Pack
      • 7

        Cleaning and Servicing
      • 9

        Table of Contents

• 11

  1 Getting to Know Your Travelmate

  • 13

    A Travelmate Tour
    • 13

      Front View
    • 16

      Left View
    • 17

      Right View
    • 18

      Rear View
    • 19

      Bottom View
  • 21

    Using Your Computer in Tablet Mode
    • 21

      Switching to Tablet Mode
    • 25

      Switching to Computer Mode
  • 26

    Features
  • 28

    Indicators
  • 30

    Using the Keyboard
    • 30

      Special Keys
      • 31

        Embedded Numeric Keypad
      • 32

        Windows Keys
      • 32

        Hot Keys
      • 35

        Launch Keys
  • 38

    Touchpad
    • 38

      Touchpad Basics
  • 40

    Storage
    • 40

      Hard Disk
    • 40

      Optical Drive
  • 41

    Audio
    • 41

      Adjusting the Volume
  • 42

    Power Management
  • 43

    Moving Around with Your Travelmate
    • 43

      Disconnecting From the Desktop
    • 43

      Moving Around
    • 44

      Taking the Computer Home
      • 45

        What to Bring with You
      • 45

        Special Considerations
      • 45

        Setting Up a Home Office
    • 46

      Traveling with the Computer
    • 46

      Traveling Internationally with the Computer
  • 48

    Securing Your Computer
    • 48

      Using a Computer Security Lock
    • 48

      Using the Smart Card
      • 50

        Registering Your Smart Card
      • 50

        Running Platinumsecure
      • 53

        Running Platinumkey
    • 54

      Using Passwords
      • 55

        Entering Passwords
      • 56

        Setting Passwords

• 57

  2 Customizing Your Computer

  • 59

    Expanding Through Options
    • 59

      Connectivity Options
      • 60

        Fast Infrared
      • 61

        Universal Serial Bus
      • 63

        Pc Card Slots
    • 64

      Upgrade Options
    • 66

      Notebook Manager
    • 66

      Launch Manager
    • 67

      BIOS Utility

• 69

  3 Troubleshooting Your Computer

  • 71

    Frequently-Asked Questions
  • 74

    Troubleshooting Tips
  • 75

    Error Messages
  • 77

    Requesting Service
    • 77

      International Traveler's Warranty (ITW)
    • 77

      Before You Call

• 79

  Appendix A Specifications

• 85

  Appendix B Notices

  • 87

    Fcc Notice
  • 88

    Modem Notices
  • 89

    Important Safety Instructions
  • 90

    Regulatory Information
  • 95

    Laser Compliance Statement
  • 95

    Lithium Battery Statement
  • 96

    Year 2000 Compliance Statement
  • 96

    Lcd Pixel Statement

• 99

  Index