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To set the mail, Web browser and programmable keys, run the Acer Launch Manager. See “Launch Manager” on page 63. # Launch Key Default Application 1 Email Launches your email application. 2 Web browser Launches your Internet browser. 3 e Acer eManager application (User-programmable) 4 P User-programmable. In addition, there are two launch keys at the front panet. Even when the cover is closed, you can easily access the features of Wireless and English English English 22 Getting familiar with your computer Bluetooth®. However, the Wireless and Bluetooth® keys cannot be reset by users. # Launch Key Default Application 5 Bluetooth® Enables your Bluetooth®.(optional) 6 Wireless Enables your 802.11b/g Wireless LAN.(optional) Caution: It is important that the Bluetooth® and Wireless LAN features are turned off before boarding an airplane. 23 Storage Your computer offers a variety of data storage options: • The high capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk drive. The hard drive is upgradeable, enabling you to increase your storage capacity in the future. Consult your dealer if you need to upgrade. • The high speed optical drive. Depending on your model, you have a DVD/CD-RW Combo, DVD- Dual, or DVD-Super Multi drive. The optical drive provides increased storage capacity, as well as offering a host of multimedia possibilities. See the section entitled “A tour of your computer” on page 3 for the locations of these drives. English EnglishEnglish 24 Getting familiar with your computer Ejecting the optical drive tray To eject the optical drive tray: • With the computer turned on, press the optical drive eject button. • The tray will be released, and partially popped open. • Gently pull the tray out to its limit. To load an optical disc: • Place a CD or DVD on the open tray. Align the disc's center hole with the tray's spindle. • Gently push down on the disc until it clicks in place on the spindle. • Gently push in the tray until it clicks closed. Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray If you need to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off, push a straightened paper clip into the optical drive emergency eject hole. The tray will be released, and partially popped open. 25 Connectivity options Your computer has built-in connectivity options, enabling you to hook up to a network or communicate over a phone line. Ethernet and LAN The integrated network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based (10/100 BASE-T) network. To use the network feature, plug an Ethernet cable into your computer's network jack, and then connect the other end to a network jack or hub on your network. See Windows Help and Support for information on setting up a network connection. English EnglishEnglish 26 Getting familiar with your computer Fax/Data modem Your computer features a built-in fax/data modem, enabling you to communicate over a phone line. This means that you can connect to the Internet via a dialup account with an ISP, log in to your network from a remote location, or send faxes. Warning: Your modem is not compatible with digital phone lines. Plugging the computer into a digital phone system will damage the modem. To use the fax/data modem, plug a phone cable into your computer's modem jack, and then connect the other end to a telephone jack. Warning: Please use the delivered phone cable in the country of use. 27 Fast infrared The computer’s fast infrared (FIR) port allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR-aware computers and peripherals such as PDAs (personal digital assistants), mobile phones, and infrared printers. The infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to four megabits per second (Mbps) at a distance of up to one meter. Note: The Fast Infrared feature is available on certain models only. English 28 Getting familiar with your computer English Audio Your computer includes an integrated stereo audio system. Built-in stereo speakers are located at the front of the unit. Volume is adjusted using software, such as Volume Control in Windows, Volume Fn keys, or any other application that provides a volume adjustment control. Two audio ports on the right side of the computer enable external devices to be connected. See "A tour of your computer" for the location of the audio ports. For information on connecting external devices, see "Audio devices" in the section entitled, "Peripherals and options." 29 Securing your computer Your computer features hardware and software security solutions, in the form of a slot for a Kensington lock and a password facility. Security slot A slot for a Kensington slot enables you to physically protect your computer from theft. Use this feature as follows: • Wrap a security lock cable around a heavy or immoveable object, such as a drawer handle on a file cabinet, or a table leg. • Insert the lock into the slot on the computer, turn it 90°, and then lock it in place. Setting a password Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access. When se...