Acer 260 series manual TravelMate tour, Front view, Description

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A TravelMate tour

After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer.

Front view

#	Item	Description

1	Display screen	Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display),
		displays computer output.

2	Touchpad	Touch-sensitive pointing device which
		functions like a computer mouse.

3	Floppy activity indicator	LED (light-emitting diode) that turns on
		and off when the floppy is active.

4	Floppy drive	Internal diskette drive; accepts 3.5-inch
		diskettes.

5	Floppy disk eject button	Push this button to eject the floppy disk.

6	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.

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Contents TravelMate 220/260 series Page Iii Page Your guides First things firstTurning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your computer Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your AC adapter Cleaning and servicing Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computerTravelMate Page Front view TravelMate tourDescription Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Performance FeaturesDisplay MultimediaExpansion Human-centric design and ergonomicsIcon Function Description IndicatorsSpecial keys Using the keyboardLock keys Lock key DescriptionEmbedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offHot keys Windows keysKeyDescription Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Launch Keys Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Hard disk StorageAcerMedia drive Ejecting the CD or DVD trayRegion Code Country or Region Playing DVD moviesInserting and ejecting a diskette Floppy driveAudio Adjusting the volumePower management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computerWhat 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 Using passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwords Getting to know your TravelMate My computer Page AcerMedia bay modules Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Network ModemUniversal Serial Bus Inserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Memory upgrade Upgrade optionsInstalling memory Launch Manager Using system utilitiesBios Utility 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 Connectors and there is only one PS/2 port on the computerPrinter does not work Error Messages Corrective Action Error messagesError Messages Corrective Action International Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call 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 noticeRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesCTR Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Varning Lithium battery statementLCD pixel statement Year 2000 compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Index Types