TravelMate | Acer 260 series instruction

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Acer 260 series manual TravelMate

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TravelMate 220/260 series Page Iii Page Your guides First things first Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computer TravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Multimedia FeaturesPerformance Display Expansion Human-centric design and ergonomics Icon Function Description Indicators Lock key Description Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock keys Embedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock off KeyDescription Windows keysHot keys Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Launch Keys Touchpad basics Touchpad Function Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Ejecting the CD or DVD tray StorageHard disk AcerMedia drive Region Code Country or Region Playing DVD movies Inserting and ejecting a diskette Floppy drive Audio Adjusting the volume Power management Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Moving around 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 internationally with the computer Traveling with the computer Special considerations 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 Network Modem Universal Serial Bus Ejecting a PC Card PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Memory upgrade Upgrade options Installing memory Launch Manager Using system utilities Bios Utility My computer Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questions No audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screen Serial mouse does not work Floppy drive cannot access a disketteCD or DVD drive cannot access a disc Keyboard does not respond Printer does not work Connectors and there is only one PS/2 port on the computerWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Error Messages Corrective Action Error messages Error Messages Corrective Action Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Troubleshooting my computer Specifications Page Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storage Environment Weight and dimensionsPower Ports Options Appendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC notice CTR Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Varning Lithium battery statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Year 2000 compliance statementLCD pixel statement Index Types