User ManualTable of ContentsTravelMate 8100 Series1First things first3Your guides3Basic care and tips for using your computer4A TravelMate tour11Front view11Closed front view12Left view14Right view15Rear view16Bottom view17Specifications18Indicators21Using the keyboard22Lock keys22Embedded numeric keypad23Windows keys24Hot keys25The Euro symbol27Launch keys29Touchpad30Touchpad basics30Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray32Using a computer security lock32Audio33Adjusting the volume33Using system utilities34Acer GridVista34Acer eManager35Launch Manager36Moving around with your Notebook PC37Disconnecting from the desktop37Moving around37Taking the computer home38Traveling with the computer40Traveling internationally with the computer41Securing your computer42Using a computer security lock42Using the Smart Card42Using passwords47Expanding through options49Connectivity options49BIOS Utility54Using software55Power management56Acer eRecovery57Create backup57Restore from backup58Create factory default image CD58Re-install bundled software without CD59Change password59Acer disc-to-disc recovery60Multilingual operating system installation60Restore without a Recovery CD60Troubleshooting my computer63Frequently-asked questions65Troubleshooting tips68Error messages68Requesting service69International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW)69Before you call70Appendix A Regulation & safety notices71Energy Star Guidelines Compliance73FCC notice73Modem notices74Laser compliance statement80LCD pixel statement80Macrovision® copyright protection notice80Radio Device Regulatory Notice81General81European Union (EU)81The FCC RF safety requirement82Canada - Low power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210)83Size: 4.16 MBPages: 86Language: EnglishOpen manual