3First things firstWe would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice formeeting your mobile computing needs.Your guidesTo help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides:First off, the poster helps you get started with setting up your computer.The TravelMate Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applyingto all models in the TravelMate product series. It covers basic topics such asusing the keyboard and audio, etc. Please understand that due to its nature, theGeneric User Guide as well as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below willoccasionally refer to functions or features which are only contained in certainmodels of the series, but not necessarily in the model you purchased. Suchinstances are marked in the text with language such as "only for certainmodels".The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your newcomputer. For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive,please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. This guide contains detailedinformation on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansionoptions and troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information andthe general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available inPortable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook.Follow these steps to access it:1 Click on Start > All Programs > AcerSystem.2 Click on AcerSystem User Guide.Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is notinstalled on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guide will run theAdobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen tocomplete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader,access the Help and Support menu.