Acer 210 series manual TravelMate tour, Front view, Description

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A TravelMate tour

After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer.

Front view

#	Item	Description

1	Display screen	Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display),
		displays computer output.
2	Touchpad	Touch-sensitive pointing device which
		functions like a computer mouse.
3	Floppy activity	LED (light-emitting diode) that turns on and
	indicator	off when the floppy is active.
4	Floppy drive	Internal diskette drive, accepts 3.5-inch
		floppy diskettes.
5	Floppy disk eject	Push this button to eject the floppy disk.
	button

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Contents TravelMate 210 series Page Your guides First things firstTurning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerCleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packContents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computerTravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Description Multimedia FeaturesPerformance DisplayExpansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design and ergonomics Icon Function Description IndicatorsLock key Description Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock keysEmbedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offKey Description Windows keysHot keys Hot key Icon Function Description Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Euro symbolLaunch Keys Touchpad basics TouchpadPage Ejecting the CD or DVD tray StorageHard disk AcerMedia driveRegion Code Country or Region Using softwarePlaying DVD movies Audio Adjusting the volumePower management Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Moving aroundWhat 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 lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Getting to know your TravelMate My computer Page Connectivity options Expanding through optionsAcerMedia bay modules PC Card slot Fax/data modemUniversal Serial Bus Ejecting a PC Card Inserting a PC CardMemory upgrade Upgrade optionsInstalling memory Customizing my computer 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-screenPrinter does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemKeyboard does not respond Serial mouse does not workTroubleshooting my computer Using PC-Doctor Troubleshooting tipsError Messages Corrective Action Error messagesError Messages Corrective Action Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Page Troubleshooting my computer Specifications Page Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storagePorts Weight and dimensionsTemperature Battery packOptions AC adapterAppendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Rsxmgi 1SHIQRSXMGIW Page 0EWIVGSQTPMERGIWXEXIQIRX 0MXLMYQFEXXIVWXEXIQIRX Appendix B Notices Index Qiqsv Evverx