Storage, Hard disk, Optical drive | Acer 100 Series specification

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Storage

This computer supplies you the following media storage:

•High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk

•High-speed USB or IEEE 1394 optical drive

Hard disk

The high-capacity hard disk is the answer to your storage needs.

Optical drive

The computer comes standard with a USB CD-ROM or an optional IEEE 1394 DVD-ROM.

Playing DVD movies

To play DVD movies on your computer, follow these steps:

1Connect the external DVD drive, see “Connecting your optical drive” on page 50.

2Turn on the optical drive (a) and open the DVD tray by pressing the eject button (b). Insert a DVD movie disc; then close the DVD tray.

Important! When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the program asks you to input the region code. DVD discs are divided into 6 regions. Once your DVD drive is set to a region code, it will play DVD discs of that region only. You can set the

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Acer 100 Series manual Storage, Hard disk, Optical drive, Playing DVD movies

Contents

TravelMate 100 series Page Your guides First things first Connecting your computer Basic care and tips for using your computerPage Click on Start, Turn off Computer then click Turn Off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your AC adapter Cleaning and servicing Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting your computer TravelMate Page Front view TravelMate tourDescription Getting to know your TravelMate Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Description Switching to tablet mode Using your computer in tablet modePage Getting to know your TravelMate Switching to computer mode Performance FeaturesDisplay Multimedia Expansion Human-centric design and ergonomics Icon Function Description IndicatorsPage Special keys Using the keyboardLock keys Lock key Description Embedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Hot keys Windows keysKey Description Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Launch Keys Launch key Default application Email checking function Touchpad basics Touchpad Function Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Applications Hard disk StorageOptical drive Playing DVD movies Region code Country or region Optimizing the DVD movie playback Audio Adjusting the volume Power management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computer What to bring to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to long meetings What to bring with you Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer Traveling with the computer Special considerations Using the Smart Card Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Page Running PlatinumSecure Registering your Smart Card PlatinumSecure Options Smart Card Manager Change PasswordEncrypt/Decrypt Running PlatinumKey Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Computer Page Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Fast infrared Built-in network feature Universal Serial Bus Ieee Connecting your optical drive Inserting a PC Card PC Card slotsEjecting a PC Card Memory upgrade Upgrade optionsInstalling memory Page Click on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager Launch Manager Launch Manager and 802.11b Wireless LAN Bios Utility Troubleshooting your Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questions No audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screenKeyboard does not respond Infrared port does not work Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Troubleshooting tips Error Messages Corrective Action Error messages Error Messages Corrective Action International Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Troubleshooting your computer Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and video Ports Weight and dimensionsEnvironment System Options Power Appendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC notice Modem notices Important safety instructionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens CTRPage Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement Varning Year 2000 compliance statement Tick notice Macrovision copyright protection notice Index CD-ROM