Customizing my computer, Troubleshooting my computer | Acer 2100

2 Customizing my computer	31
Expanding through options	33
Connectivity options	33
Upgrade options	37
Using system utilities	39
Notebook Manager	39
Launch Manager	40
BIOS Utility	40
D to D Recovery (Disc to Disc)	41
Multilingual operating system installation	41
Restore without a Recovery CD	41
Setup password and exit	42

3 Troubleshooting my computer	43
Frequently-asked questions	45
Requesting service	49
International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW)	49
Before you call	49
Appendix A Specifications	51
Appendix B Regulation & safety notices	57
Index	71

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Acer 2100, MS2154W manual Customizing my computer, Troubleshooting my computer

Contents

TravelMate 2100/2600 Series User’s GuidePage First things first Your guides Taking 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 computer TravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront view Getting to know your TravelMate Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features PerformanceDisplay Multimedia Expansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design and ergonomics Indicators Icon Function Description Using the keyboard Lock keysLock Key Description Fn-F11 Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded numeric keypad + R Windows keysKey Description Hot keys Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F1Fn-F2 Fn-F3 Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F5 Fn-F6Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Euro symbol Description Default Application Launch keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Function Left Button Right Center Tap Storage Hard diskOptical drive Ejecting the DVD tray Playing DVD movies Region Code Country or Region Power management Audio Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your TravelMateMoving around Preparing the computer What 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 computer What 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 Bus PC Card slot Inserting a PC Card Ejecting a PC Card Upgrade options Memory upgrade Installing memory Using system utilities Click on Start, All Programs, then Notebook Manager Bios Utility Launch Manager Restore 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 screen Image 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 notice Modem notices Operation conditionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countries TBR List of Applicable Countries For 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 EU FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 2004/3/5 Index DVD