Acer 260 series manual Contents

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First things first	iii
Your guides	iii
Basic care and tips for using your computer	iv

1 Getting to know your TravelMate	1
A TravelMate tour	3
Front view	3
Left view	4
Right view	5
Rear view	6
Bottom view	7
Features	8
Indicators	10
Using the keyboard	11
Special keys	11
Touchpad	17
Touchpad basics	17
Storage	19
Hard disk	19
AcerMedia drive	19
Floppy drive	21
Audio	22
Adjusting the volume	22
Power management	23
Moving around with your TravelMate	24
Disconnecting from the desktop	24
Moving around	24
Taking the computer home	25
Traveling with the computer	27
Traveling internationally with the computer	27
Securing your computer	29
Using a computer security lock	29
Using passwords	29

2 Customizing my computer	33
Expanding through options	35
AcerMedia bay modules	35
Connectivity options	35
Upgrade options	39
Using system utilities	41
Notebook Manager	41
Launch Manager	41

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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 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 offWindows keys Hot 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 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 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-screenCD or DVD drive cannot access a disc Floppy drive cannot access a disketteKeyboard does not respond 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 Corrective Action Error messagesError Messages Corrective Action Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore 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 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