Acer 260 series manual Getting to know your TravelMate

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32	1 Getting to know your TravelMate

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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 battery pack Taking care of your computerTaking care of your AC adapter Cleaning and servicing Contents Troubleshooting my computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexTravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front viewDescription 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 keypadWindows keys Hot keysKeyDescription 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 computerTaking 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 with the computer Traveling internationally 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 Modem NetworkUniversal Serial Bus PC Card slot Inserting a PC CardEjecting 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 workConnectors 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 Error Messages Corrective ActionError Messages Corrective Action Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call 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 conditionsModem notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensCTR Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement VarningYear 2000 compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Index Types