First things first iii
Your guides iii
Basic care and tips for using your computer iv
A TravelMate tour 3
Front open view 3
Front view 4
Left view 6
Right view 7
Rear view 8
Bottom view 9
Features 11
Indicators 13
Using the keyboard 15
Special keys 15
Launch Keys 22
Touchpad 24
Touchpad basics 24
Storage 26
Hard disk 26
AcerMedia bay 26
Using software 27
Audio 29
Adjusting the volume 29
DVI(Digital Visual Interface) 30
Power management 31
Moving around with your TravelMate 32
Disconnecting from the desktop 32
Moving around 32
Taking the computer home 33
Traveling with the computer 35
Traveling internationally with the computer 35
Securing your computer 37
Using a computer security lock 37
Using the Smart Card 37
Using passwords 43
2 Customizing my computer 45
Expanding through options 47
Connectivity options 47
Upgrade options 53
Using system utilities 56
Notebook Manager 56
Launch Manager 57
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