Acer 2200 Series, 2700 Series manual

Your TravelMate computer is ideal for taking with you when you move around.

This chapter provides tips on things to consider when traveling with your computer.

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Acer 2200 Series, 2700 Series manual

Contents

TravelMate 2200/2700 Series User’s GuidePage Basic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing English Operating on battery power Getting familiar with your computer Peripherals and options Moving with your computerSoftware Troubleshooting Page Your computer Page Tour of your computer Front viewDescription Getting familiar with your computer Front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features Performance Expansion Indicators # Icon Function DescriptionIcon Function Description Using the keyboard Lock keysLock Key Description Fn-F11 Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded numeric keypad Windows keys 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 Special KeyUS dollar sign Touchpad Touchpad basics Function Left Button Right Way Tap Scroll Key Launch Key Default Application Launch keys English Storage Ejecting the optical drive tray Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray Connectivity options Ethernet and LAN Fax/Data modem Fast infrared Audio Setting a password Securing your computerSecurity slot English Battery power Page Battery pack Battery pack characteristicsMaximizing the batterys life Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery levelOptimizing battery life Battery-low warning Situation Recommended Action Power management English Options Page External display devices External input devicesExternal keyboard External keypad USB devices Printer Audio devices Expansion devices PC Card Battery pack Miscellaneous optionsAC adapter Key component upgrades Memory upgradeInstalling memory Hard disk upgrade English Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to short meetings What to bring to long meetings Taking the computer home What to bring with youSpecial considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerWhat to take with you Traveling internationally with your computer English Software Page System software Using system utilities Acer eManager Bios Utility Launch Manager Acer Disc to Disc Recovery Multilingual operating system installationRestore without a Recovery CD Setup password and exit English Troubleshooting Page Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screen There is no audio coming from my computer Printer does not work Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call Specifications Page Data storage Keyboard and pointing device Operating system English Regulation & safety 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 TBR List of Applicable Countries English English Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Radio Device Regulatory Notice General European Union EU FCC RF safety requirement English Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 2004/7/19 English Index DVD International flights 55 local trips