First things first iiiYour guides iiiBasic care and tips for using your computer ivTurning your computer on and off ivTaking care of your computer ivTaking care of your AC adaptor vTaking care of your battery pack vCleaning and servicing vA TravelMate tour 1Front view 1Closed front view 3Left view 4Right view 5Rear view 6Bottom view 7Specifications 8Indicators 12Using the keyboard 13Lock keys 13Embedded numeric keypad 14Windows keys 15Hot keys 16The Euro symbol 18Launch keys 19Touchpad 20Touchpad basics 20Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 22Using a computer security lock 22Audio 23Adjusting the volume 23Using system utilities 24Acer eManager 24Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 25Launch Manager 26Moving around with your notebook PC 27Disconnecting from the desktop 27Moving around 27Preparing the computer 27What to take to short meetings 28What to bring to long meetings 28Taking the computer home 29Preparing the computer 29What to take with you 29Special considerations 29Contents