Acer 280 Series, 230 Series manual Floppy drive, Ejecting a diskette

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24	1 Getting to know your TravelMate

Floppy drive

The internal floppy drive accepts standard 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB diskettes.

Ejecting a diskette

Eject a diskette by pressing the floppy disk eject button (1) and pull out the diskette (2) to remove it.

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Contents TravelMate 230/280 series Page 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 Page Contents Troubleshooting my computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexTravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront view 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 keypadKey Description Windows keysHot keys 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 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 computerSpecial considerations Securing your computer Using a computer security lockSetting a password Setting passwords Removing a passwordChanging a password Getting to know your TravelMate My computer Page Modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Network Universal Serial Bus Ejecting a PC Card PC Card slotInserting 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 Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW 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 conditionsTBR Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement VarningYear 2000 compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Tick noticeIndex CD-ROM ===SO