Microprocessor, Memory, Data storage, Audio | Acer 230 Series

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Microprocessor

•Intel® Mobile Pentium® 4 processor with 512 KB L2 cache - or -

Intel® Mobile Celeron® processor with 256 KB L2 cache

Memory

•Main memory expandable to 1 GB

•Dual 144-pin soDIMM socket SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory)

•512 KB Flash ROM BIOS

Data storage

•One 3.5-inch internal floppy drive

•One high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk

•One 5.25-inch internal CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or DVD/CD-RW combo drive

Display and video

•14.1" or 15” Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal-display (LCD) displaying 32-bit true-color at 1024x768 eXtended Graphics Array (XGA) resolution

•3D capabilities

•Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support

•Dual display capability

Audio

•16-bit AC’97 stereo audio with built-in wavetable synthesizer

•Dual speakers

•Windows Sound System-compatible

•Separate audio ports for headphone-out, line-in and microphone- in devices

Keyboard and pointing device

•84-/85-/88-key Windows keyboard

•Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function

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Acer 230 Series, 280 Series Microprocessor, Memory, Data storage, Display and video, Audio, Keyboard and pointing device

Contents

TravelMate 230/280 series Page Your guides First things first Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingTaking care of your AC adapter Page Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computer TravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front viewDescription Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Memory Houses the computers main memory Compartment Performance FeaturesDisplay Multimedia Expansion Human-centric design and ergonomics Icon Function Description Indicators No. Description Understanding the icons Special keys Using the keyboardLock keys Lock key Description Embedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Windows keys Hot 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 Hard disk StorageOptical drive Ejecting the CD or DVD tray Region Code Country or Region Playing DVD movies Ejecting a diskette Floppy drive Audio Adjusting the volume Power management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computer Taking the computer home What to bring to short meetingsWhat to bring to long meetings Setting up a home office What to bring with youSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer Traveling with the computer Special considerations Using a computer security lock Setting a passwordSecuring your computer Removing a password Changing a passwordSetting passwords Getting to know your TravelMate My computer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsModem Network Universal Serial Bus PC Card slot Inserting a PC CardEjecting 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 CD or DVD drive cannot access a disc Floppy drive cannot access a disketteKeyboard does not respond Serial mouse does not work 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 Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call Troubleshooting my computer Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and video Power Weight and dimensionsPorts Environment Options Appendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC notice Modem notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensTBR Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Varning Lithium battery statement LCD pixel statement Year 2000 compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Tick notice Index CD-ROM ===SO