Acer 540 manual Storage, Hard Disk, Optical drive, Ejecting the optical drive tray

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24	1 Getting to know your TravelMate

Storage

This computer supplies you with the following media storage:

•High-capacity Enhanced-IDE Hard Disk

•Optical drive

Hard Disk

The high-capacity Hard Disk is the answer to your storage needs. This is where your programs and data are stored.

Optical drive

The optical drive bay accepts a wide variety of optional media drive modules for use with your computer. These optional items include:

•CD-ROM drive

•DVD-ROM drive

•DVD/CD-RW combo drive

•DVD-RW drive

•DVD-Dual drive

Ejecting the optical drive tray

To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button.

When the power is off, you can eject the drive tray using the emergency eject hole. See page 52.

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Contents TravelMate 540 series User’s guidePage First things first Your guidesTaking care of your computer Basic care and tips for using your computerTurning your computer on and off Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing English Contents Troubleshooting my computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexTravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front viewGetting to know your TravelMate Left view Right view Rear view English Bottom view HDDDisplay FeaturesPerformance Multimedia ConnectivityHuman-centric design and ergonomics ExpansionIndicators Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Lock keys Using the keyboardSpecial keys Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Key DescriptionHot keys Hot key Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Euro symbol Click on Start, Settings, Control PanelWireless Communication Button Launch KeysMail Detection Touchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Scroll Tap Button Storage Hard DiskOptical drive Ejecting the optical drive trayUsing software Playing DVD moviesAdjusting the volume AudioPower management Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your TravelMateMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to long meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to short meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeWhat to bring with you Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computerWhat to bring with you Using a computer security lock Securing your computerUsing passwords Entering passwordsSetting passwords English Computer Page Fax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Built-in network feature Universal Serial BusIeee 1394 port PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Ejecting a PC CardUpgrade options Connecting to Acer EasyPort replicatorMemory upgrade Installing memoryEnglish Using system utilities Launch ManagerBios Utility English Troubleshooting my Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computerPrinter does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemKeyboard does not respond Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW You are required to provide the following information Name English Specifications Page Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and videoWeight and dimensions Keyboard and pointing devicePorts EnvironmentOptions PowerSystem English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer FCC notice Use conditionsTBR Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement VarningLCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeTick notice Regulatory InformationCanada Industry Canada IC Europe EU Declaration of ConformityUSA Federal Communications Commission FCC Exposure to Radio Frequency RadiationEnglish Index Password