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Acer TravelMate 518 User Manual

Acer TravelMate 518 User Manual (149 pages)

Acer Notebook Computer

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.07 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

3
- Notices
  5
- Preface
  15
  - Connecting the Computer
    16
  - Getting Help Online
    18
  - Accessing Online Help
    18
  - Support Information
    19
  - Care and Maintenance
    20
    
    Taking Care of Your Ac Adapter
    20
    
    Taking Care of Your Computer
    20
    
    Cleaning and Servicing
    21
    
    Taking Care of Your Battery Pack
    21
1 Getting Familiar with Your Computer

23
- Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with Your Computer
  
  23
  - Features
    25
  - Display
    27
  - Indicators
    29
  - Keyboard
    31
    
    Lock Keys
    31
    
    Special Keys
    31
    
    Embedded Numeric Keypad
    32
    
    Windows Keys
    33
    
    The Euro Symbol
    34
    
    Hotkeys
    35
    
    Keyboard Ergonomics
    38
  - Touchpad
    39
    
    Touchpad Basics
    39
  - Storage
    41
    
    Floppy Drive
    41
    
    Hard Disk
    41
    
    CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive
    42
  - Ports
    43
    
    Front Ports
    43
    
    Left Port
    44
    
    Fast Infrared
    45
    
    Rear Ports
    46
    
    PC Card Slots
    47
    
    Right Ports
    47
    
    Universal Serial Bus
    47
    
    Fax/Data Modem
    49
  - Audio
    50
  - Securing Your Computer
    53
  - Security Notch
    53
2 Operating on Battery Power

55
- Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power
  
  55
  - Battery Pack
    56
    
    Battery Pack Characteristics
    56
    
    Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
    57
    
    Charging Modes
    58
    
    Charging the Battery
    58
    
    Checking the Battery Level
    59
    
    Optimizing Battery Life
    59
    
    Using the Windows Battery Meter
    59
    
    Battery-Low Warning
    60
  - Power Management
    62
    
    Display Standby Mode
    62
    
    Power Management Modes
    62
    
    Hard Disk Standby Mode
    63
    
    Standby Mode
    63
    
    Hibernation Mode
    64
    
    Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
    66
    
    Advanced Power Management
    66
3 Peripherals and Options

67
- Chapter 3 Peripherals and Options
  
  67
  - External Monitor
    68
    
    Using Dual Display
    68
    
    Enabling Dual Display
    69
  - External Keyboard
    70
  - External Keypad
    71
  - External Pointing Device
    72
    
    External PS/2 Mouse
    72
    
    External Serial Mouse
    73
  - Printer
    74
  - Audio Devices
    75
  - Port Replicator
    76
  - PC Cards
    77
  - USB Devices
    78
  - Miscellaneous Options
    79
    
    AC Adapter
    79
    
    Additional Power Packs
    79
    
    Battery Pack
    79
    
    Cables
    79
    
    PS/2 Y-Bridge Cable
    79
    
    File Transfer Cable
    80
  - Key Component Upgrades
    81
    
    Memory Configurations
    81
    
    Memory Upgrade
    81
    
    Installing Memory
    82
    
    Hard Disk Upgrade
    83
4 Moving with Your Computer

85
- Chapter 4 Moving with Your Computer
  
  85
  - Disconnecting from the Desktop
    86
  - Moving Around
    87
    
    Preparing the Computer
    87
    
    What to Bring to Long Meetings
    87
    
    What to Bring to Short Meetings
    87
  - Taking the Computer Home
    88
    
    Preparing the Computer
    88
    
    Special Considerations
    88
    
    What to Bring with You
    88
    
    Setting up a Home Office
    89
  - Traveling with the Computer
    90
    
    Preparing the Computer
    90
    
    Special Considerations
    90
    
    What to Bring with You
    90
  - Traveling Internationally with the Computer
    91
    
    Preparing the Computer
    91
    
    Special Considerations
    91
    
    What to Bring with You
    91
5 Software

93
- Chapter 5 Software
  
  93
  - System Software
    94
  - Sleep Manager
    95
    
    Accessing the Sleep Manager
    96
    
    Create
    98
    
    Sleep Manager Functions
    98
    
    Exit
    100
    
    Minimize
    100
    
    Remove
    100
  - Notebook Manager
    102
    
    Information Viewer
    103
    
    Post
    104
    
    Boot Sequence
    105
    
    Password
    106
    
    Setting the Power-On Password
    107
    
    Setting the Setup Password
    108
    
    Power Management
    109
    
    Display Device
    111
  - BIOS Utility
    113
    
    Navigating the BIOS Utility
    113
    
    System Information
    114
    
    Basic System Configuration
    116
    
    Startup Configuration
    117
    
    Onboard Devices Configuration
    119
    
    System Security
    121
    
    Setting a Password
    122
    
    Changing a Password
    123
    
    Password Icons
    123
    
    Removing a Password
    123
    
    Power Management
    125
    
    Load Default Settings
    127
6 Troubleshooting

129
- Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
  
  129
  - Frequently-Asked Questions
    130
  - Error Messages
    135
  - Troubleshooting Tips
    138
  - Online Services
    139
- Appendix A Specifications
  
  141

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