Acer 230 Series, 280 Series manual Universal Serial Bus

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Universal Serial Bus

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect and daisy-chain USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. Your computer has two ports available.

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Contents TravelMate 230/280 series Page Your guides First things firstTaking 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 Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computerTravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront view 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 offKey Description Windows keysHot keys 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 long meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to short meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeWhat to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computer Traveling 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 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 Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW 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 noticeTBR Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Varning Lithium battery statementTick notice Year 2000 compliance statementLCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeIndex CD-ROM ===SO