Acer 280 Series, 230 Series manual Left view

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1 Getting to know your TravelMate

 

 

 

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Item

Description

 

 

 

2

Status indicators

LEDs (light-emitting diodes) that turn on

 

 

and off to show the status of the

 

 

computer, its functions and components.

 

 

 

3

Touchpad

Touch-sensitive pointing device which

 

 

functions like a computer mouse.

 

 

 

4

Click buttons (left,

The left and right buttons function like the

 

center and right)

left and right mouse buttons; the center

 

 

button serves as a scroll up/down button.

 

 

 

5

Palmrest

Comfortable support area for your hands

 

 

when you use the computer.

 

 

 

6

Keyboard

Inputs data into your computer.

 

 

 

7

Launch Keys

Buttons for launching frequently used

 

 

programs. See“Launch Keys” on page 18

 

 

for more details.

 

 

 

8

Power switch

Turns on the computer power.

 

 

 

Left view

#

Item

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

PC Card slot

Connects to one Type III or one Type II

 

 

 

 

 

16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC

 

 

 

 

 

Card.

2 Eject button

Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

 

 

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Contents TravelMate 230/280 series Page First things first Your guidesBasic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingTaking care of your AC adapter Page Contents Troubleshooting my computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexTravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front viewDescription Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Memory Houses the computers main memory Compartment Features PerformanceDisplay MultimediaHuman-centric design and ergonomics ExpansionIndicators Icon Function DescriptionUnderstanding the icons No. DescriptionUsing the keyboard Special keysLock keys Lock key DescriptionDesired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Hot keysKey Description Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Launch Keys Description Default application Touchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Storage Hard diskOptical drive Ejecting the CD or DVD trayPlaying DVD movies Region Code Country or RegionFloppy drive Ejecting a disketteAdjusting the volume AudioPower management Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your TravelMateMoving around Preparing the computerTaking the computer home What to bring to short meetingsWhat to bring to long meetings Setting up a home office What to bring with youSpecial considerations Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computerSpecial considerations Using a computer security lock Setting a passwordSecuring your computer Removing a password Changing a passwordSetting passwords Getting to know your TravelMate My computer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsModem Network Universal Serial Bus PC Card slot Inserting a PC CardEjecting a PC Card Upgrade options Memory upgradeInstalling memory Page Using system utilities Launch ManagerBios Utility Navigating the Bios Utility Information Parameter DescriptionMain LAN Advanced Primary Master Secondary Master Device Configuration PCI IRQ Routing Security Boot Setting the Boot drive sequenceExit This menu contains the exit optionsCustomizing my computer My computer Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computerFloppy drive cannot access a diskette CD or DVD drive cannot access a discKeyboard does not respond Serial mouse does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Error messages Error Messages Corrective ActionSetup to reconfigure the system Device Error Messages Corrective Action Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call Troubleshooting my computer Specifications Page Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and videoWeight and dimensions PowerPorts EnvironmentOptions Appendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer FCC notice Use conditionsModem notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensTBR Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement VarningYear 2000 compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Tick noticeIndex CD-ROM ===SO