Acer 250, 240 manual Getting to know your TravelMate, Customizing my computer

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First things first	iii
Your guides	iii
Basic care and tips for using your computer	iv

1 Getting to know your TravelMate	1
A TravelMate tour	3
Front view	3
Left view	5
Right view	6
Rear view	7
Bottom view	8
Features	9
Indicators	11
Indicators in Cover	12
Using the keyboard	13
Special keys	13
Touchpad	20
Touchpad basics	20
Storage	22
Hard disk	22
Optical drive	22
Floppy drive	24
Audio	25
Power management	26
Moving around with your TravelMate	27
Disconnecting from the desktop	27
Moving around	27
Taking the computer home	28
Traveling with the computer	30
Traveling internationally with the computer	30
Securing your computer	32
Using a computer security lock	32

2 Customizing my computer	35
Expanding through options	37
Connectivity options	37
Upgrade options	40
Using system utilities	43
Notebook Manager	43
Launch Manager	44
BIOS Utility	45

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Contents TravelMate 240/250 series User’s guide Page Your guides First things first Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computer Taking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your AC adapter English Customizing my computer Getting to know your TravelMateAppendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computerTravelMate Page Front view TravelMate tourDescription Getting to know your TravelMate Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Multimedia FeaturesPerformance DisplayHuman-centric design and ergonomics ConnectivityExpansion Icon Function Description IndicatorsIcon Description Indicators in CoverLock key Description Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock keysEmbedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offKey Description Windows keysHot key Icon Function Description Hot keysEnglish Euro symbol Launch Keys Description Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Ejecting the CD or DVD tray StorageHard disk Optical driveRegion Code Country or Region Playing DVD moviesEjecting a diskette Floppy driveAudio Power management Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Moving aroundWhat to bring to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to long meetings What to bring with you Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer Traveling with the computerSpecial considerations Setting a password Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Changing a password Removing a passwordSetting passwords English Computer Page Connectivity options Expanding through optionsModem Universal Serial Bus NetworkInserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Memory upgrade Upgrade optionsInstalling memory English Click on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager Using system utilitiesLaunch Manager Navigating the Bios Utility Bios UtilityParameter Description InformationMain VGA BiosTable below describes the parameters in the screen Advanced Primary Master Secondary Master Device Configuration PCI IRQ Routing Security Setting the Boot drive sequence BootThis menu contains the exit options ExitComputer Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screenSerial mouse does not work Floppy drive cannot access a disketteCD or DVD drive cannot access a disc Keyboard does not respondPrinter does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call English Specifications Page Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storageEnvironment Weight and dimensionsPower PortsOptions English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC noticeTBR Important safety instructionsModem notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensEnglish Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statementLCD pixel statement Year 2000 compliance statementRegulatory information for 802.11b Wlan Tick noticeRegulatory Information Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation English Euro ===NT, ===NU IndexDVD ===SN CD ===SNUsing ===OM-===ON Index

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