Primary Master | Acer 230 Series, 280 Series guide

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Primary Master

The Primary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the hard disk installed in your computer.

Caution: The parameters in this screen are for advanced uses only. Typically, you do not need to change the values in this screen. The default setting of Auto optimizes all the settings in your hard disk drive.

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Acer 230 Series, 280 Series manual Primary Master

Contents

TravelMate 230/280 series Page Your guides First things first 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 Page 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 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 Key Description Windows keysHot keys 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 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 lockSetting a password Setting passwords Removing a passwordChanging a password Getting to know your TravelMate My computer Page Modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Network Universal Serial Bus Ejecting a PC Card PC Card slotInserting 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 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 TBR Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens 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