Acer 270 Laptop User Manual


 
Contents
First things first iii
Your guides iii
Basic care and tips for using your computer iv
1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1
A TravelMate tour 3
Front view 3
Left view 4
Right view 5
Rear view 6
Bottom view 8
Features 9
Indicators 11
Using the keyboard 12
Special keys 12
Touchpad 20
Touchpad basics 20
Storage 22
Hard disk 22
Optical drive 22
Using software 23
Audio 24
Adjusting the volume 24
Power management 25
Moving around with your TravelMate 26
Disconnecting from the desktop 26
Moving around 26
Taking the computer home 27
Traveling with the computer 29
Traveling internationally with the computer 29
Securing your computer 31
Using a computer security lock 31
Using passwords 31
2 Customizing my computer 35
Expanding through options 37
Connectivity options 37
Upgrade options 41
Using system utilities 43
Launch Manager 43
BIOS Utility 43