Acer 2100, MS2154W manual

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TravelMate 2100/2600 Series User’s Guide

Original Issue: July 2004

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Contents TravelMate 2100/2600 Series User’s GuidePage First things first Your guidesTaking care of your computer Basic care and tips for using your computerTurning your computer on and off Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing English Contents Troubleshooting my computer Customizing my computerTravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront view Getting to know your TravelMate Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Display FeaturesPerformance MultimediaExpansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design and ergonomics Indicators Icon Function DescriptionLock Key Description Using the keyboardLock keys Fn-F11Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded numeric keypad+ R Windows keysKey Description Fn-F2 Hot keysHot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F1 Fn-F3Fn-F7 Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F5Fn-F6 Fn-F8Euro symbol Description Default Application Launch keysTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left Button Right Center Tap Optical drive StorageHard disk Ejecting the DVD trayPlaying DVD movies Region Code Country or RegionPower management AudioMoving 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 computerWhat to bring with you Securing your computer Using a computer security lockSetting a password English Computer Page Modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options 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 ManagerRestore without a Recovery CD To D Recovery Disc to DiscMultilingual operating system installation 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 Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW 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 noticeRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions 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 Radio Device Regulatory Notice LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection 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