Acer 380 series Laptop User Manual


 
First things first iii
Your guides iii
Basic care and tips for using your computer iv
1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1
A TravelMate tour 3
Front open view 3
Front view 5
Left view 6
Right view 7
Rear view 8
Bottom view 9
Features 10
Indicators 12
Using the keyboard 14
Special keys 14
Launch Keys 21
Touchpad 22
Touchpad basics 22
Storage 24
Hard disk 24
IEEE 1394 Optical drive 24
Using software 25
Audio 26
Adjusting the volume 26
Power management 27
Moving around with your TravelMate 28
Disconnecting from the desktop 28
Moving around 28
Taking the computer home 29
Traveling with the computer 31
Traveling internationally with the computer 31
Securing your computer 33
Using a computer security lock 33
Using passwords 33
2 Customizing my computer 35
Expanding through options 37
Connectivity options 37
Upgrade options 43
Using system utilities 45
Notebook Manager 45
Launch Manager 46
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