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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 open view 3
Front view 4
Left view 6
Right view 6
Rear view 8
Bottom view 9
Features 10
Indicators 12
Using the keyboard 14
Special keys 14
Launch keys 20
Touchpad 21
Touchpad basics 21
Storage 23
Hard disc 23
Optical drive 23
Using software 24
Audio 25
Adjusting the volume 25
Power management 25
Moving around with your TravelMate 26
Disconnecting from the desktop 26
Moving around 26
Taking the computer home 27
Traveling with the computer 29
Traveling internationally with the computer 29
Securing your computer 31
Using a computer security lock 31
Using passwords 31
2 Customising my computer 33
Expanding through options 35
Connectivity options 35
Upgrade options 39
Using system utilities 41
Acer eManager 41
Launch Manager 41
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