acer P645-M TravelMate Laptop User Guide

TravelMate P645-M / P645-MG
/ P645-V / P645-VG
Quick Guide

Product registration

When using your product for the first time, it is recommended that you immediately register it. This will give you access to some useful benefits, such as:

• Faster service from our trained representatives.
• Membership in the Acer community: receive promotions and participate in customer surveys.
• The latest news from Acer.

Hurry and register, as other advantages await you!
How to register
To register your Acer product, please visit www.acer.com. Select your country, click PRODUCT REGISTRATION and follow the simple instructions.
You will also be asked to register your product during the setup process, or you can double-click the Registration icon on the desktop.
After we receive your product registration, you will be sent a confirmation email with important data that you should keep in a safe place.

Obtaining Acer accessories

We are happy to inform you that Acer’s warranty extension program and Notebook accessories are available online. Come and visit our online shop and find what you need at store.acer.com.
The Acer store is being progressively rolled out, and, unfortunately may not be available in some regions. Please check back regularly to see when it will be available in your country.
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First things first

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 Guide helps you get started with setting up your computer.
The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer.
For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, please refer to the User’s Manual. The User’s Manual contains useful information applying to your new computer. It covers basic topics such as using the keyboard and audio, etc.
This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook.
Follow these steps to access it:

1. Type “User” from Start.
2. Click on Acer User’s Manual.

Your Acer notebook tour

After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup guide, let us show you around your new Acer notebook.
Screen view

A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active.
2| | Screen| Displays computer output.
3| | Power indicator| Indicates the computer’s power status.
| Battery indicator| Indicates the computer’s battery status.
1. Charging: The light is amber when the battery is charging.
2. Fully charged: The light is blue.
| HDD indicator| Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
4| | SD Card reader| Accepts one Secure Digital card (SD or SDHC).
Note: To remove the card, simply pull it from the slot.
5| | Microphones| Internal stereo microphones for sound recording.

Keyboard view

very close to this area to exchange data. See the User’s Manual for more information on using NFC.
3| | Click buttons (left and right)| The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons.
4| | Fingerprint reader| Fingerprint reader for Acer ProShield Security Suite (configuration may vary by model).
5| | Touchpad| Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.
6| | Num Lock| Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
| Caps Lock| Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
| Airplane mode| Enables/disables the computer’s communication devices.
| P key| Programmable key (configuration may vary by model).
| Microphone mute| Mutes the microphone.
| Power button / indicator| Turns the computer on and off. Indicates the computer’s power status.

Left view

network.
2| | External display (VGA) port| Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
3| | HDMI port| Supports high-definition digital video connections.
4| | USB port| Connects to USB devices.
5| | Microphone jack| Accepts inputs from external microphones.
6| | Headphones / speaker jack| Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).

Information on USB 3.0

• USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue.
• Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices.
• For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices.
  Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB).

Right view

security lock.
Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such
as a table or handle of a locked drawer.
Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available.
3| | DC-in jack| Connects to an AC adapter.

Information on USB 3.0

• USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue.
• Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices.
• For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices.
• Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB).

Base view

connectivity.
Insert a 3G SIM card to enable 3G communication. The SIM card connectors
need to face up towards the screen.
2| | Acer ProDock connector| Connects to the optional Acer ProDock.
3| | Acer DASP (Disk AntiShock Protection)| Protects the hard disk from shocks and bumps.
4| | Hard disk bay| Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured with screws).
| Memory compartment| Houses the computer’s main memory.
5| | Speakers| Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
6| | Ventilation and cooling fan| Allows the computer to stay cool.
Do not cover or obstruct the openings.

Environment

• Temperature:
  • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
  • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C

• Humidity (non-condensing):
  • Operating: 20% to 80%
  • Non-operating: 20% to 80%

Using the keyboard

Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen brightness and volume output.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

devices.