Acer 2100, MS2154W manual Getting to know your TravelMate

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1 Getting to know your TravelMate

 

 

 

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Item

Description

 

 

 

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Status indicators

Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on

 

 

and off to show the status of the

 

 

computer, its functions and components.

 

 

 

3

Power button

Turns on the computer power.

 

 

 

4

Launch Keys

Buttons for launching frequently used

 

 

programs. See“Launch keys” on page 18

 

 

for more details.

 

 

 

5

Palmrest

Comfortable support area for your hands

 

 

when you use the computer.

 

 

 

6

Click buttons

The left and right buttons function like the

 

(left, center and right)

left and right mouse buttons; the center

 

 

button serves as a 4-way scroll button.

 

 

 

7

Touchpad

Touch-sensitive pointing device which

 

 

functions like a computer mouse.

 

 

 

8

Keyboard

Inputs data into your computer.

 

 

 

9

Ventilation slot

Enables the computer to stay cool, even

 

 

after prolonged use.

 

 

 

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Contents TravelMate 2100/2600 Series User’s GuidePage First things first Your guidesBasic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingTaking care of your AC adapter English Contents Troubleshooting my computer Customizing my computerTravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front viewDescription Getting to know your TravelMate Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features PerformanceDisplay MultimediaConnectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsExpansion Indicators Icon Function DescriptionUsing the keyboard Lock keysLock Key Description Fn-F11Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Key Description+ R Hot keys Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F1Fn-F2 Fn-F3Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F5 Fn-F6Fn-F7 Fn-F8Euro symbol Description Default Application Launch keysTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left Button Right Center Tap Storage Hard diskOptical drive Ejecting the DVD trayPlaying DVD movies Region Code Country or RegionPower management AudioDisconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your TravelMateMoving 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 with the computer Traveling internationally with the computerWhat to bring with you Using a computer security lock Setting a passwordSecuring your computer English Computer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsModem Network Universal Serial BusPC Card slot Inserting a PC CardEjecting a PC Card Upgrade options Memory upgradeInstalling memory Using system utilities Click on Start, All Programs, then Notebook ManagerBios Utility Launch ManagerTo D Recovery Disc to Disc Multilingual operating system installationRestore without a Recovery CD Setup password and exit My computer Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen CD or DVD drive cannot access a disc Printer does not work Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call English Specifications Page Microprocessor Weight and dimensions System English Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeModem notices Operation conditionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of Applicable CountriesFor Modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 For Modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeRadio Device Regulatory Notice General European Union EUFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 2004/3/5 Index DVD