Acer 2200 Series, 2700 Series manual

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TravelMate 2200/2700 Series Notebook Computer User's Guide

Original Issue: August 2004

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Contents TravelMate 2200/2700 Series User’s GuidePage Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterTaking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingEnglish Operating on battery power Getting familiar with your computerSoftware Peripherals and optionsMoving with your computer Troubleshooting Page Your computer Page Description Tour of your computerFront view Getting familiar with your computer Front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features PerformanceExpansion Icon Function Description Indicators# Icon Function Description Lock Key Description Using the keyboardLock keys Fn-F11Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Fn-F2 Hot keysHot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F1 Fn-F3Fn-F7 Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F5Fn-F6 Fn-F8US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial Key Touchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left Button Right Way Tap Scroll Key Launch Key Default Application Launch keysEnglish Storage Ejecting the optical drive trayEmergency ejection of the optical drive tray Connectivity options Ethernet and LANFax/Data modem Fast infrared Audio Security slot Setting a passwordSecuring your computer English Battery power Page Maximizing the batterys life Battery packBattery pack characteristics Installing and removing the battery pack Optimizing battery life Charging the batteryChecking the battery level Battery-low warning Situation Recommended ActionPower management English Options Page External keyboard External display devicesExternal input devices External keypadUSB devices Printer Audio devicesExpansion devices PC CardAC adapter Battery packMiscellaneous options Installing memory Key component upgradesMemory upgrade Hard disk upgrade English Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop What to bring to short meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to long meetingsSpecial considerations Taking the computer homeWhat to bring with you What to take with you Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Traveling internationally with your computer English Software Page System software Using system utilities Acer eManagerBios Utility Launch ManagerRestore without a Recovery CD Acer Disc to Disc RecoveryMultilingual operating system installation Setup password and exit English Troubleshooting Page Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenThere is no audio coming from my computer Printer does not work Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Specifications Page Data storage Keyboard and pointing device Operating system English Regulation & safety This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions TBR List of Applicable CountriesEnglish English Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeRadio Device Regulatory Notice General European Union EUFCC RF safety requirement English Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 2004/7/19 English Index DVD International flights 55 local trips