Acer 230 Series, 280 Series manual Indicators, Icon Function Description

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Indicators

The computer has six easy-to-read status icons below the display screen.

The Power and Sleep status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed.

Icon	Function	Description
	Power	Lights when the computer is on.
	Sleep	Lights when the computer enters Standby mode
		and blinks when it enters into or resumes from
		hibernation mode.
	Media Activity	Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or
		optical drive is active.
	Battery Charge	Lights when the battery is being charged.
	Caps Lock	Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

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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 Multimedia FeaturesPerformance DisplayExpansion Human-centric design and ergonomicsIcon Function Description IndicatorsNo. Description Understanding the iconsLock key Description Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock keysEmbedded 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 Ejecting the CD or DVD tray StorageHard disk Optical driveRegion Code Country or Region Playing DVD moviesEjecting a diskette Floppy driveAudio Adjusting the volumePower 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 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-screenSerial mouse does not work Floppy drive cannot access a disketteCD or DVD drive cannot access a disc Keyboard does not respondWant 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 Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storageEnvironment Weight and dimensionsPower PortsOptions 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 statementTick notice Year 2000 compliance statementLCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeIndex CD-ROM ===SO