Acer 260 series manual Left view

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1 Getting to know your TravelMate

 

 

 

#

Item

Description

 

 

 

7

Palmrest

Comfortable support area for your hands

 

 

when you use the computer.

 

 

 

8

Keyboard

Inputs data into your computer.

 

 

 

9

Status indicators

LEDs that turn on and off to show the

 

 

status of the computer, its functions and

 

 

components.

 

 

 

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#

Item

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Security keylock

Connects to a Kensington-compatible

 

 

 

 

 

computer security lock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

PC Card slot

Connects to one Type III or one Type II

 

 

 

 

 

16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC

 

 

 

 

 

Card.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Eject button

Ejects PC Card from the card slot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Power switch

Turns on the computer power.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

Speaker/Headphone-out jack

Connects to audio line-out devices

 

 

 

 

 

(e.g., speakers, headphones).

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

Line-in jack

Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g.,

 

 

 

 

 

audio CD player, stereo walkman).

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents TravelMate 220/260 series Page Iii Page First things first Your guidesBasic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing Contents Troubleshooting my computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexTravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Display FeaturesPerformance MultimediaHuman-centric design and ergonomics ExpansionIndicators Icon Function DescriptionLock keys Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock key DescriptionDesired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypadKeyDescription Windows keysHot keys Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Launch Keys Touchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons AcerMedia drive StorageHard disk Ejecting the CD or DVD trayPlaying DVD movies Region Code Country or RegionFloppy drive Inserting and ejecting a disketteAdjusting the volume AudioPower management Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate 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 lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Getting to know your TravelMate My computer Page Connectivity options Expanding through optionsAcerMedia bay modules Modem NetworkUniversal Serial Bus Ejecting a PC Card PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Upgrade options Memory upgradeInstalling memory Using system utilities Launch ManagerBios Utility My computer Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computerKeyboard does not respond Floppy drive cannot access a disketteCD or DVD drive cannot access a disc Serial mouse does not workPrinter does not work Connectors and there is only one PS/2 port on the computerWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Error messages Error Messages Corrective ActionError Messages Corrective Action Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Troubleshooting my computer Specifications Page Data storage MicroprocessorMemory Display and videoPorts Weight and dimensionsPower EnvironmentOptions Appendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer FCC notice Use conditionsCTR Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement VarningMacrovision copyright protection notice Year 2000 compliance statementLCD pixel statement Index Types