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Acer 230 Series, 280 Series manual My computer

Contents

TravelMate 230/280 series Page Your guides First things first Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your AC adapter Page Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computer TravelMate Page Front view TravelMate tourDescription Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Memory Houses the computers main memory Compartment Multimedia FeaturesPerformance Display Expansion Human-centric design and ergonomics Icon Function Description Indicators No. Description Understanding the icons Lock key Description Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock keys 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 Description Default application Touchpad basics Touchpad Function Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Ejecting the CD or DVD tray StorageHard disk Optical drive Region Code Country or Region Playing DVD movies 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 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 Setting a password Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Changing a password Removing a passwordSetting passwords Getting to know your TravelMate My computer Page Connectivity options Expanding through optionsModem Network Universal Serial Bus Inserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Memory upgrade Upgrade options Installing memory Page Launch Manager Using system utilities Bios Utility Navigating the Bios Utility Parameter Description Information Main LAN Advanced Primary Master Secondary Master Device Configuration PCI IRQ Routing Security Setting the Boot drive sequence Boot This menu contains the exit options Exit Customizing my computer 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 Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Error Messages Corrective Action Error messages Setup to reconfigure the system Device Error Messages Corrective Action International Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call 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 Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesTBR Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Varning Lithium battery statement Tick notice Year 2000 compliance statementLCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Index CD-ROM ===SO