Acer 230 Series, 280 Series manual Taking care of your AC adapter, Taking care of your battery pack

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•Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer.

•Do not subject the computer to heavy shock and vibration.

•Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt.

•Never place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer.

•Do not slam the computer display when you close it.

•Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.

Taking care of your AC adapter

Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:

•Do not connect the adapter to any other device.

•Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from personal traffic.

•When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug.

•The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.

Taking care of your battery pack

Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack:

•Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries.

•Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children.

•Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if at all possible.

Cleaning and servicing

When cleaning the computer, follow these steps:

1Power off the computer and remove the battery pack.

2Disconnect the AC adapter.

3Use a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

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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 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 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 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 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-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 Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW 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 noticeTBR Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Varning Lithium battery statementLCD pixel statement Year 2000 compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Tick noticeIndex CD-ROM ===SO