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TravelMate 540 series User's guide Original Issue: July 2003 Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in this publication without obligation to notify any means, electronic, mechanical, ... number are recorded on the label affixed to the information in any form or by any person of Acer Incorporated. TravelMate 540 series Notebook computer Model number Serial number Purchase date Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. All correspondence concerning your computer. Other company's product names or...
TravelMate 540 series User's guide Original Issue: July 2003 Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in this publication without obligation to notify any means, electronic, mechanical, ... number are recorded on the label affixed to the information in any form or by any person of Acer Incorporated. TravelMate 540 series Notebook computer Model number Serial number Purchase date Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. All correspondence concerning your computer. Other company's product names or...
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...For more productive. English iii First things first We would like to thank you for making the TravelMate series of notebook computers your choice for your TravelMate as much as we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for you. If you ever need to print out a copy, ...this User's guide is also available in PDF (Portable Document Format). This guide provides clear and concise information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our Web site (global.acer.com).
...For more productive. English iii First things first We would like to thank you for making the TravelMate series of notebook computers your choice for your TravelMate as much as we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for you. If you ever need to print out a copy, ...this User's guide is also available in PDF (Portable Document Format). This guide provides clear and concise information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our Web site (global.acer.com).
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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 5 Right view 6 Rear view 7 Bottom view 9 Features 10 Indicators 12 Using the keyboard 14 Special keys 14 Touchpad... 33 Using a computer security lock 33 Using passwords 34 2 Customizing my computer 37 Expanding through options 39 Connectivity options 39 Connecting to Acer EasyPort replicator 43 Using system utilities 46 Notebook Manager 46 Launch Manager 46 BIOS Utility 47
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 5 Right view 6 Rear view 7 Bottom view 9 Features 10 Indicators 12 Using the keyboard 14 Special keys 14 Touchpad... 33 Using a computer security lock 33 Using passwords 34 2 Customizing my computer 37 Expanding through options 39 Connectivity options 39 Connecting to Acer EasyPort replicator 43 Using system utilities 46 Notebook Manager 46 Launch Manager 46 BIOS Utility 47
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... take the following items with you can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall. 30 1 Getting to know your TravelMate drive head. • Pack the computer in a protective case that can avoid transporting the extra weight to and from home. Allow the computer to return... you need to add an external keyboard, monitor, or mouse. With a second AC adapter, you : • AC adapter and power cord • The printed user's guide Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to room temperature slowly.
... take the following items with you can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall. 30 1 Getting to know your TravelMate drive head. • Pack the computer in a protective case that can avoid transporting the extra weight to and from home. Allow the computer to return... you need to add an external keyboard, monitor, or mouse. With a second AC adapter, you : • AC adapter and power cord • The printed user's guide Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to room temperature slowly.
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BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your online guide for more information. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during the POST (power-on selftest) while the TravelMate logo is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run this utility. English 47 You can manually switch off the wireless LAN by pressing the button. See your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). Your computer is being displayed. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it.
BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your online guide for more information. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during the POST (power-on selftest) while the TravelMate logo is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run this utility. English 47 You can manually switch off the wireless LAN by pressing the button. See your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). Your computer is being displayed. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it.