Acer 230 Series, 280 Series manual TravelMate 230/280 series

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TravelMate 230/280 series

User’s guide

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Contents TravelMate 230/280 series Page Your guides First things firstTurning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your AC adapter Page Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computerTravelMate Page Front view TravelMate tourDescription Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Memory Houses the computers main memory Compartment Performance FeaturesDisplay MultimediaExpansion Human-centric design and ergonomicsIcon Function Description IndicatorsNo. Description Understanding the iconsSpecial keys Using the keyboardLock keys Lock key DescriptionEmbedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offHot keys Windows keysKey Description Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Launch Keys Description Default application Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Hard disk StorageOptical drive Ejecting the CD or DVD trayRegion Code Country or Region Playing DVD moviesEjecting a diskette Floppy driveAudio Adjusting the volumePower management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computerWhat 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 Getting to know your TravelMate My computer Page Connectivity options Expanding through optionsModem Network Universal Serial Bus Inserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Memory upgrade Upgrade optionsInstalling memory Page Launch Manager Using system utilitiesBios Utility Navigating the Bios Utility Parameter Description InformationMain LAN Advanced Primary Master Secondary Master Device Configuration PCI IRQ Routing Security Setting the Boot drive sequence BootThis menu contains the exit options ExitCustomizing my computer My computer Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screenCD or DVD drive cannot access a disc Floppy drive cannot access a disketteKeyboard does not respond Serial mouse does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Error Messages Corrective Action Error messagesSetup to reconfigure the system Device Error Messages Corrective Action International Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Troubleshooting my computer Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and videoPower Weight and dimensionsPorts EnvironmentOptions Appendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC noticeRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesTBR Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Varning Lithium battery statementLCD pixel statement Year 2000 compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Tick noticeIndex CD-ROM ===SO