iiiFirst things firstWe would like to thank you for making the TravelMate series of notebookcomputers your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.Your guidesTo help you use your TravelMate, we have designed a set of guides:Basic care and tips for using your computerTurning your computer on and offTo turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below theLCD screen beside the launch keys. See "Front view" on page 1 for the locationof the power button.To turn the power off, do any of the following:• Use the Windows shutdown commandClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off.First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started withsetting up your computer.The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features andfunctions of your new computer. For more on how your computercan help you to be more productive, please refer to theAcerSystem User's Guide. This guide contains detailedinformation on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery,expansion options, and troubleshooting. In addition it containswarranty information and the general regulations and safetynotices for your notebook. It is available in Portable DocumentFormat (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Followthese steps to access it:1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.2 Click on AcerSystem User's Guide.Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. If AdobeAcrobat Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking onAcerSystem User's Guide will run the Acrobat Reader setupprogram first. Follow the instructions on the screen to completethe installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe AcrobatReader, access the Help and Support menu.