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Acer TravelMate 8481 User Manual

Acer TravelMate 8481
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TravelMate Series
Generic User Guide

Table of Contents

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Acer TravelMate 8481 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ProcessorIntel Core i5-2450M
RAM4 GB DDR3
Storage320 GB HDD
Display14-inch
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 3000
Operating SystemWindows 7 Professional
Weight1.5 kg
Battery6-cell Li-ion
Resolution1366 x 768
PortsUSB 3.0, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet
Wireless802.11b/g/n

Summary

Safety and Power Management

General Safety Instructions

Provides basic safety guidelines and cleaning procedures.

Power Cord and Electrical Safety

Ensures safe connection, disconnection, and use of power cords and electricity.

Protecting Your Hearing

Battery Safety

Safe Battery Usage Guidelines

Provides instructions for the safe handling, use, and charging of lithium-ion batteries.

Safety and Interference Management

Radio Frequency Interference

Information on managing RF interference and device usage.

Medical Device Interference

Guidance on potential interference with medical equipment.

Environmental and Location Safety

Ergonomic and Comfortable Use

Vision Care and Work Habits

Computer and Adapter Care

Battery and Cleaning Procedures

Touchpad Operation

Keyboard Features

Keyboard Shortcuts

Windows Keyboard Functions

Acer ProShield Security Software

ProShield Features Overview

Introduces the security software and its modules.

ProShield Setup Wizard

Guides through the initial configuration of Acer ProShield.

ProShield Security Features

Personal Secure Disk Management

Explains and manages the secure disk feature for file storage.

ProShield Security Configuration

BIOS Security Settings

Details how to configure BIOS settings and passwords.

Credential Manager Functions

Manages user credentials, passwords, and online account information.

ProShield Data Security

File Encryption and Protection

Covers file encryption and Personal Secure Drive.

Secure Data Removal

Details using File Shredder for secure data deletion.

Acer eRecovery Management

Backup and Restore Overview

Introduces system recovery and backup tools.

System Recovery Backup (Optical Drive)

Creating Optical Drive Recovery Discs

Guides on creating recovery discs using an optical drive.

System Recovery via USB Flash Drive

Creating USB Flash Drive Recovery Backup

Guides on creating recovery backups using a USB flash drive.

System Recovery Procedures (Optical Drive)

System Recovery Steps

Guides through system recovery steps, including software and driver restoration.

Recovering from Startup or Recovery Discs

Restores system from hard drive startup or created recovery discs.

System Recovery Procedures (USB Flash Drive)

System Recovery Steps via USB

Guides through system recovery using USB flash drives.

Returning to a Previous System Condition

Uses System Restore from a USB backup.

Returning System to Factory Condition

Resets system to factory state from USB backup.

Recovering from Startup or USB Backup

Restores system from hard drive startup or USB backup.

Acer Backup Manager

Creating and Managing Backups

Tool for creating system and file backup copies.

Power Management

Battery Pack Management

Battery Pack Characteristics and Life Maximization

Details battery features and tips for extending its lifespan.

Installing and Removing Battery Pack

Step-by-step instructions for battery installation and removal.

Battery Charging and Optimization

Procedures for charging and optimizing battery performance.

Battery Low Warning and Actions

Responding to Battery Low Warnings

Provides guidance on actions when the battery charge is low.

Computer Security

Password Security Management

Covers password types and management for computer security.

Password Entry and Setup

Entering System Passwords

Explains the process of entering system passwords.

Setting System Passwords

Guides on configuring system passwords via BIOS.

ExpressCard and Memory Installation

Installing System Memory (RAM)

Step-by-step guide for installing RAM modules.

BIOS Utility and Configuration

BIOS Settings Overview

Provides an overview of BIOS settings.

Boot Sequence Configuration

Details how to set the system boot order.

Disk-to-Disk Recovery Setup

Explains how to enable the disk-to-disk recovery feature.

Frequently Asked Questions

Service and Support

Troubleshooting System Problems

Regulatory and Safety Notices

RF Exposure and Canadian Compliance

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