Acer MS2154W, 2100 manual Taking care of your AC adapter, Taking care of your battery pack

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Never place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer.

Do not slam the computer display when you close it.

Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.

Taking care of your AC adapter

Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:

Do not connect the adapter to any other device.

Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from personal traffic.

When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug.

The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.

Taking care of your battery pack

Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack:

Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries.

Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children.

Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if at all possible.

Cleaning and servicing

When cleaning the computer, follow these steps:

1Power off the computer and remove the battery pack.

2Disconnect the AC adapter.

3Use a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

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Contents User’s Guide TravelMate 2100/2600 SeriesPage Your guides First things firstTaking 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 Customizing my computer Troubleshooting my computerTravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront view Getting to know your TravelMate Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Performance FeaturesDisplay MultimediaExpansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design and ergonomics Icon Function Description IndicatorsLock keys Using the keyboardLock Key Description Fn-F11Embedded numeric keypad Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off+ R Windows keysKey Description Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F1 Hot keysFn-F2 Fn-F3Fn-F6 Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F5Fn-F7 Fn-F8Euro symbol Launch keys Description Default ApplicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left Button Right Center Tap Hard disk StorageOptical drive Ejecting the DVD trayRegion Code Country or Region Playing DVD moviesAudio Power managementMoving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around 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 internationally with the computer Traveling 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 Universal Serial Bus NetworkInserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Memory upgrade Upgrade optionsInstalling memory Click on Start, All Programs, then Notebook Manager Using system utilitiesLaunch Manager Bios UtilityRestore without a Recovery CD To D Recovery Disc to DiscMultilingual operating system installation Setup password and exit My computer Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsImage 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 FCC notice Energy Star Guidelines ComplianceOperation conditions Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesList of Applicable Countries TBRFor 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 European Union EU GeneralExposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 FCC RF safety requirementFederal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 2004/3/5 Index DVD