TravelMate Series User’s Manual
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iii Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
iv Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating. • This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug.
v • Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface.
vi This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Do not use it in a humid, wet or corrosive environment. Do not put, store or leave your product in or near a heat source, in a high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in a microwave oven or in a pressurized container, and do not expose it to temperatures over 60° C (140° F). Failure to follow these guidelines may cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage.
vii Caution for Optical Drive Device Note: Information in this section may not apply to your computer. CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT." In case of any trouble with this device, please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
viii Radio frequency interference Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your laptop under the following conditions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch off your device when its use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Use the device only in its normal operating positions.
ix Not carry the device near your pacemaker when the device is switched on. If you suspect interference, switch off your device, and move it. Hearing aids. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider.
x Warning: You cannot make emergency calls through this device. To make an emergency call you shall dial out through your mobile phone or other telephone call system. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit www.acer-group.
xi Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury. Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders.
xii Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity.
1 We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the setup poster helps you get started with setting up your computer. The TravelMate Series User’s Manual contains useful information applying to all models in the TravelMate Series. It covers basic topics such as using the keyboard and audio, etc.
2 Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it. • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0º C (32º F) or above 50º C (122º F). • Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer. • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration.
3 When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. If either of the following occurs: • The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged; • The computer does not operate normally Please refer to "Frequently asked questions" on page 62 .
iii iii vii viii viii ix ix x x xi 1 1 1 Touchpad 8 Touchpad basics Touchpad gestures 8 8 Using the keyboard 10 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Hotkeys Windows keys 10 10 12 Acer ProShield 13 Overview Setting up ProShield Personal Secure Drive Credential Manager Fingerprint Registration* Data Protection Data Removal 13 13 14 15 16 16 17 Acer Office Manager 18 Acer Office Manager Console Dashboard Client manager Policies Assets Task scheduler Settings 18 18 19 20 21 21 22 Recovery 23
5 30 30 30 33 Changing to Windows 8 or Windows 7 36 Changing to Windows 8 Changing to Windows 7 Changing BIOS settings Changing between Windows 7 and 8 during startup 36 37 38 39 Power management 40 Saving power 40 Battery pack 42 Battery pack characteristics Charging the battery Optimizing battery life Checking the battery level Battery-low warning Installing and removing the battery pack 42 42 43 43 44 44 Traveling with your computer 45 Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing
6 52 Connectivity options 52 Connecting to a network 53 Built-in network feature 53 Wireless networks 54 Connecting to the Internet Wireless networks 54 54 ExpressCard 55 IEEE 1394 port 56 HDMI 57 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 58 Playing DVD movies 59 Upgrading memory 60 BIOS utility 61 Boot sequence Setting passwords 61 61 Frequently asked questions 62 Requesting service Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips Error messages Tips and hints for using Windows 8 Three concepts you migh
7 70 English Regulations and safety notices
8 Touchpad basics The touchpad controls the arrow (or 'cursor') on the screen. As you slide your finger across the touchpad, the cursor will follow this movement. Press the left or right side of the button located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two areas are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left side of the button.
English 9 • Two-finger pinch: Zoom in and out of photos, maps and documents with a simple finger-and-thumb gesture.
10 Note: Information in this section may not apply to your computer. The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Num Lock + When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode.
English 11 Using the keyboard To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon Function Description + Communication key Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) + Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. + Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.
12 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone it returns to the Start screen. It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu.
English 13 Acer ProShield Acer ProShield Note: Only for selected models. Overview An all-in-one security solution, Acer ProShield provides an embedded security solution to address the following points of vulnerability: • Securing the device against unauthorized access • Protecting local storage • Securing the network Acer ProShield includes five modules that will secure your device from unauthorized access and intrusion.
14 Once you have set a password, you can click Next to proceed to setting up a Personal Secure Drive or click Finish to exit the wizard. Personal Secure Drive The Personal Secure Disk (PSD) is a secure section of your hard disk where you can save files. You can only get access to the PSD via password or fingerprint authentication. English Note: Select a password that you will remember, but is difficult to guess. Do not use words that can be found in a dictionary.
English 15 Acer ProShield Once setup is finished, you can go to the ProShield Console to manage your computer or make changes to the settings. Use the menu in the left-hand pane to make changes. Credential Manager Here you can set and manage your credentials, including Pre-boot authentication. You can change your ProShield and Windows passwords, register fingerprints, manage online account information, and back up or restore credential information.
16 * (only if your PC has a fingerprint scanner) You can use a fingerprint scanner to secure your PC from unauthorized access. Register two or more fingerprints that can then be used to access your PC during start up, instead of your password. Click Registration Tutorial for more information. Data Protection Here you can select files for encryption or decryption, and manage your Personal Secure Drive.
English 17 Acer ProShield Data Removal Here you can select files to be completely removed from the hard disk. The File Shredder overwrites the data to make recovering the data impossible. Warning: Make sure you select only the information you want to shred. Once you have shredded a file or folder, it is impossible to recover the data.
18 Note: Only for selected models. Acer Office Manager is a monitoring and assent management tool that allows MIS staff to remotely manage and update computers. There are two components to this software package: Acer Office Manager Console and Acer Office Manager Client. Acer Office Manager Console The Console application allows you to manage connected clients from a single computer. To start the Console in Windows 8, simply start typing "Office Manager Console".
English 19 Acer Office Manager the.client has been in use, or if it has been off-line, for longer than the defined time. Client manager On the Client manager page you can view all the clients being managed from the Console. Double-click an icon to view the system information for that client. You can also group clients together for easier management. For example, you can create a group for admin staff and another for sales staff.
20 You can set policies to apply to selected clients or groups of clients. Click the + symbol to add a new policy. Tab Item Function Wallpaper Set a wallpaper that will be applied to all clients. Screen saver Set a screen saver that will be applied to all clients. Homepage Set which home page Internet Explorer will open when launched. Enable AutoPlay Enable or disable AutoPlay for external devices or CD- / DVD-ROMs Enable IE security settings Define Internet Explorer security settings.
English 21 Acer Office Manager Note: The items in the Device tab are not supported for desktop computers. If you set a policy that includes items in this tab, and deploy the policy to a desktop computer, the settings will be ignored. Assets The Assets page gives you a quick overview of the managed clients and the hardware and software for each system. You can also see which Hotfixes have been applied to each system. Select the system model from the Model drop-down menu.
22 Settings On the Settings page, you can change your settings as desired. Tab Administration settings Item Function Edit password settings Change your Acer Office Manager Console password Email settings Set up an email account to receive email notifications. Preference settings Set up your program launch and lock preferences. Notification settings Set up what time-related notifications should show on the Dashboard.
English 23 Recovery Recovery If you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions in the User’s Manual do not help, you can 'recover' your computer i.e. return it to an earlier state. This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup.
24 2. Click Create Factory Default Backup. The Recovery Drive window opens. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. Plug in the USB drive then click Next. English Note: Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it is recommended to use a USB drive with a capacity of 32 GB or larger. 1.
English 25 Recovery • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it is recommended to use a USB drive with a capacity of 32 GB or larger. 4. You will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 5. Follow the process until it completes. 6. After creating the recovery backup, you can choose to delete the recovery information on your computer.
26 2. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Plug in the USB drive or insert a blank DVD into the optical drive, then click Next. • If you are using a USB drive, make sure your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. English storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps.
English 27 Recovery • If using DVDs, it will also show the number of blank, recordable discs you will need to complete the recovery discs. Make sure that you have the required number of identical, blank discs. 3. Click Start to copy files.You will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 4. Follow the process until it completes: • If you are using optical discs, the drive ejects each disc as it completes burning it. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker.
28 Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you have created. • Other applications - If you need to reinstall software that did not come preinstalled on your computer, you need to follow that software’s installation instructions.
English 29 Recovery • You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for the item you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Repeat this step for each item you want to reinstall. If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to a free USB port.
30 Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of your system settings and saves them as restore points. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can return to one of these restore points to get your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you install software or device drivers.
English 31 Recovery Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 31.
32 Recovering from the hard drive during startup 1. Turn on your computer and press + during startup. A screen appears asking you to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Several options are now presented. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your PC. Note: "Refresh your PC" enables you to restore your computer to the default factory condition with files intact. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your computer to factory settings. 4. Click Next.
English 33 Recovery Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. The Refresh your PC window opens. 3. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your hard drive. This process takes about 30 minutes. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on a USB drive: 1. Find your recovery backup. 2.
34 Reset your PC from the recovery backup Caution: Reset your PC will erase all files on your hard drive. 1. The Reset your PC window opens. Images for reference only. 2. Click Next. 3. Select the operating system to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. Choose to keep any changes to the hard drive: English f. Your computer will restart. 5. During startup, press to open the boot menu. The boot menu allows you to select which device to start from, select the USB drive. a.
English 35 Recovery a. If you have deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on the hard drive and want to keep these changes, select No. b. To completely restore your computer to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. Choose how to erase your files: a. Just remove my files quickly erases all files before restoring your computer and takes about 30 minutes. b. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is erased, so no files can be viewed after the recovery.
36 Your computer is configured with two operating systems, Windows 7 and Windows 8. When you first start your computer, Windows 7 will start. Please follow the setup process. Caution: Changing the OS will erase all data on your computer. Perform a backup before changing. Changing to Windows 8 To change to Windows 8, open Acer eRecovery Management (Start > All programs > Acer). 1. Select Restore, then Restore Operating System to Factory Defaults. 2. Select Yes. 3.
English 37 Changing to Windows 8 or Windows 7 Note: After configuring Windows 8, enter the BIOS (press when starting your computer) enter the Boot menu and change the Boot Mode to UEFI. Please refer to "Changing BIOS settings" on page 38. Changing to Windows 7 To change back to Windows 7, you must change Boot Mode back to Legacy BIOS. Windows 7 will not start if the BIOS Mode is set to UEFI. Please refer to "Changing BIOS settings" on page 38.
38 To change your BIOS settings, press when you see the Acer logo during boot up. Use the arrow keys to select Boot > Boot Mode. Press , then use the arrow keys to select UEFI or Legacy BIOS. Press again. Finally, press to save the settings and reboot.
English 39 Changing to Windows 8 or Windows 7 Changing between Windows 7 and 8 during startup 1. Turn on your computer and press + when you see the Acer logo during boot up to launch Acer Recovery Management. 2. Select Restore Operating System to Factory Deafults. 3. Select which operating system to restore: Windows 7 or Windows 8. 4. Click OK and follow the instructions to complete the process and recover your system to it’s factory-loaded condition.
40 This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy.
English 41 Power management 5. To access Shutdown Settings, select Change settings that are currently unavailable. 6. Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup. 7. Select Save changes.
42 The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the AC adapter. Your computer supports charge-in-use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the computer.
English 43 Battery pack Use this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for a long time. If the computer is to be stored for more than two weeks, you are advised to remove the battery pack from the unit. Warning! Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0° C (32° F) or above 45° C (113° F). Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack.
44 When using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter. Warning! Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on your situation: Situation Recommended Action 1. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the mains power supply. The AC adapter and a 2.
English 45 Traveling with your computer Traveling with your computer This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1. Save any open files. 2. Remove discs from optical drive(s). 3. Shut down the computer. 4. Close the display cover. 5. Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6.
46 If your meeting is relatively short, you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than your computer. If your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the meeting room. If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode. Press + or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer.
English 47 Traveling with your computer slowly. If possible, leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature. Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home, you may want to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home. With a second AC adapter, you can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home.
48 Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter. • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling. • Spare, fully-charged battery packs. • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer. • Proof of purchase, in case you need to show it to customs officials. • International Travelers Warranty passport. Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer.
English 49 Traveling with your computer
50 Note: Information in this chapter may not apply to your computer. Near Field Communication (NFC) enables your computer to wirelessly communicate with other NFC devices across a short distance. Both devices must have NFC enabled. An NFC transmitter is located under the touchpad on your computer. Note: We don’t recommend sending more than 1 MB of data at a time via NFC. Enabling NFC on your computer To enable NFC on your computer, do the following: 1. press the Windows key + 2.
English 51 Near Field Communication (NFC) press the Windows key and then type "NFCNameCard". Under the Acer heading, click on NFCNameCard. Place the other NFC device closer than 2 cm from your computer’s touchpad . When a notification displays on the other device, your contact information has transmitted and the other person can pull their device away. They can then follow the prompts on their device for adding your info into their contacts list.
52 Your computer offers you a complete mobile computing experience. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the following sections.
English 53 Connecting to a network Connecting to a network Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet (RJ45) port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network.
54 Connecting to the Internet Your computer's wireless connection is turned on by default. Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during setup. Select your network and enter the password if required. Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. Please refer to your ISP or router documentation. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wires.
English 55 ExpressCard ExpressCard ExpressCards support a vast number of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394b adapters. ExpressCards support USB 2.0 and PCI Express applications. Important: There are two types, ExpressCard/54 and ExpressCard/34 (54 mm and 34 mm), each with different functions. Not all ExpressCard slots will support both types.
56 The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394compatible device like a video camera or digital camera. See your video or digital camera's documentation for details.
English 57 HDMI HDMI HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over a single cable. Use the HDMI port on your computer to connect with high-end audio and video equipment.
58 The USB port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up system resources.
English 59 Playing DVD movies Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer. 1. Insert a DVD. 2. The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds. Important: When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the program asks you to enter the region code. DVDs are available for 6 regions.
60 Follow these steps to install memory: 1. Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base. 2. Remove the screws from the memory cover; then lift and remove the memory cover. 3. (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into place. 4. Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5. Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6.
English 61 BIOS utility BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST while the computer logo is being displayed.
62 The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each one. I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. Check the following: • If you are using on the battery, it may be low and unable to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack.
English 63 Frequently asked questions The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. The printer does not work Check the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer.
64 English Machine and model type: Serial number: Date of purchase:
English 65 Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Troubleshooting tips This computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems.
Frequently asked questions 66 We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to help you get started. Three concepts you might want to keep in mind 1. Start The Start button is no longer available; you can launch apps from the Start screen. 2. Tiles Live tiles are similar to thumbnails of the apps. 3. Charms Charms allow you to perform useful functions, such as sharing content, turning off your PC or changing settings.
English 67 Frequently asked questions What are ’live tiles?’ Live tiles are similar to thumbnails of the apps that will be updated with new content whenever you're connected to the Internet. So, for example, you can view weather or stock updates without needing to open the app. How do I unlock my computer? Press the any key and click on a user account icon to unlock the computer. If your account has a password set, you will need to enter the password to continue.
68 From Start, start typing ’Control Panel’ to open Search and display the results; click Control Panel > Adjust screen resolution. I want to use Windows in the way that I'm used to give me my desktop back! From Start click the Desktop tile to see a traditional desktop. You can pin apps you frequently use to the taskbar to easily open them. If you click an app that is not a Windows Store app, Windows will automatically open the app using Desktop.
English 69 Frequently asked questions What is a Microsoft ID (account)? A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you use to sign in to Windows. You can use any email address, but it is best if you choose the one you already use to communicate with friends and sign in to your favorite websites. When you sign in to your PC with a Microsoft account, you'll connect your PC to the people, files, and devices you care about.
70 FCC STATEMENT This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
English 71 Regulations and safety notices Wireless operation channels for different domains N. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through Ch11 Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13 France: Restricted wireless frequency bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors is: - 10 mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz) - 100 mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.
72 CANADA — LOW-POWER LICENSE-EXEMPT RADIO COMMUNICATION DEVICES (RSS-210) Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102) The computer employs low gain integral antennas that do not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's website at www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. This device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada.
English 73 The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the computer shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows: 1. Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user's manual of each RF option device.
