Acer TravelMate 7000, User Manual

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2.6 Storage ............................................................................................... 2-20
2.6.1 Hard Disk................................................................................ 2-20
2.6.2 Module Bay ............................................................................ 2-20
2.7 Ports ................................................................................................... 2-23
2.7.1 Left Panel Ports ...................................................................... 2-23
2.7.2 Rear Panel Ports .................................................................... 2-26
2.8 Audio .................................................................................................. 2-28
2.8.1 Built-in Speakers and Microphone .......................................... 2-28
2.8.2 Controlling the Audio .............................................................. 2-29
2.9 Communications ................................................................................. 2-30
2.9.1 Serial Infrared......................................................................... 2-30
2.9.2 Fax/Data Modem .................................................................... 2-31
2.10 Securing your Notebook ...................................................................... 2-32
2.10.1 Security Notch ........................................................................ 2-32
2.10.2 System Resource Lock ........................................................... 2-32
3 Power
3.1 Battery Power ....................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.1 Battery Pack Characteristics ..................................................... 3-2
3.1.2 Removing and Installing the Battery Pack................................. 3-3
3.1.3 Charging the Battery................................................................. 3-4
3.1.4 Checking the Battery Level ....................................................... 3-5
3.1.5 Optimizing Battery Life ............................................................. 3-7
3.1.6 Battery Low Condition............................................................... 3-8