Acer TravelMate a550 - Manual (Page 7)

Contents
First things first iii
Your guides iii
Basic care and tips for using your computer iii
1 Getting familiar with your computer 1
A tour of your computer 3
Front view 3
Left view 5
Right view 6
Rear view 7
Bottom view 8
Features 9
Display 11
Indicators 12
Keyboard 15
Special keys 15
Keyboard ergonomics 19
Touchpad 20
Touchpad basics 20
Launch keys 22
Storage 24
Connectivity options 25
Ethernet and LAN 25
Fax/data modem 25
Audio 26
Adjusting the volume 26
Using the Audio DJ feature 26
Securing your computer 27
Security notch 27
Passwords 27
2 Operating on battery power 29
Battery pack 31
Battery pack characteristics 31
Installing and removing the battery pack 31
Charging the battery 33
Checking the battery level 33
Optimizing battery life 33
Battery-low warning 34
Power management 36
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