Contents
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 view 3
Left view 4
Right view 5
Rear view 6
Bottom view 8
Features 9
Indicators 11
Using the keyboard 12
Special keys 12
Touchpad 18
Touchpad basics 18
Storage 20
Hard disk 20
AcerMedia drive 20
Using software 21
Audio 22
Adjusting the volume 22
Power management 23
Moving around with your TravelMate 24
Disconnecting from the desktop 24
Moving around 24
Taking the computer home 25
Traveling with the computer 27
Traveling internationally with the computer 27
Securing your computer 29
Using the fingerprint recognition sensor 29
Using a computer security lock 30
Using passwords 30
2 Customizing my computer 33
Expanding through options 35
Connectivity options 35
Upgrade options 39
Using system utilities 41
Notebook Manager 41
BIOS Utility 41
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