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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 battery pack Taking care of your computerTaking care of your AC adapter Cleaning and servicing Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computerTravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front viewDescription Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Multimedia FeaturesPerformance DisplayExpansion Human-centric design and ergonomicsIcon Function Description IndicatorsLock key Description Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock keysEmbedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offWindows keys Hot keysKeyDescription Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Launch Keys Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Ejecting the CD or DVD tray StorageHard disk AcerMedia driveRegion Code Country or Region Playing DVD moviesInserting and ejecting a diskette Floppy driveAudio Adjusting the volumePower management Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Moving aroundTaking the computer home What to bring to short meetingsWhat to bring to long meetings Setting up a home office What to bring with youSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer Traveling with the computerSpecial considerations Using a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwords Getting to know your TravelMate My computer Page Expanding through options AcerMedia bay modulesConnectivity options Network ModemUniversal Serial Bus PC Card slot Inserting a PC CardEjecting 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-screenSerial mouse does not work Floppy drive cannot access a disketteCD or DVD drive cannot access a disc Keyboard does not respondConnectors and there is only one PS/2 port on the computer Want to set up my location to use the internal modemPrinter does not work Error Messages Corrective Action Error messagesError Messages Corrective Action Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call 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 noticeModem notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensCTR Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Varning Lithium battery statementYear 2000 compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Index Types