iiiEnglishFirst things firstWe would like to thank you for making the TravelMate series of notebookcomputers your choice for your mobile computing needs. We hope you will behappy with your TravelMate as much as we enjoyed making it for you.Your guidesTo help you use your TravelMate, we have designed a set of guides:For more information about our products, services, and support information,please visit our Web site (www.acer.com).Basic care and tips for using your computerTurning your computer on and offTo turn on the computer, simply press the power button on the left of the launchkeys found above your TravelMate’s standard keyboard. See “Front open view” onpage 3 for the location of the power button.To turn the power off, do any of the following:First off, the Just for starters... poster helps you get started withsetting up your computer.This User’s guide introduces you to the many ways your computercan help you be more productive. This guide provides clear andconcise information about the computer, so read it thoroughly.If you ever need to print out a copy, this User’s guide is also availablein PDF (Portable Document Format). Follow these steps:1 Click on Start, All Programs, Acer System.2 Click on Acer System User’s guide.Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. Forinstructions on how to use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Helpmenu.