Acer 2000 Series, 2500 Series manual

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Extensa 2000/2500 Series Notebook Computer User's Guide

Original Issue: April 2004

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Contents Extensa 2000/2500 Series Page 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 Contents Software Peripherals and optionsMoving with your computer Troubleshooting English Your computer Page Tour of your computer Front viewGetting familiar with your computer Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features PerformanceExpansion Indicators Indicators on cover Keyboard Lock keysEmbedded keypad Windows keys Shift +Hot keys Fn-F3Fn-F6 Euro symbol Touchpad Touchpad basicsEnglish Launch keys Storage Ejecting the optical drive tray Emergency ejection of the optical drive trayConnectivity options Ethernet and LANFax/Data modem 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 Power 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 Launch ManagerBios Setup Utility 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 Microprocessor Keyboard and pointing device Operating system English Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of Applicable CountriesEnglish Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Radio Device Regulatory Notice LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice General European Union EUFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 2004/3/5 English Index Status LCD English English