Acer 800 Series Laptop User Manual
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1. Also you can click the View button to view the selected website information including Web Name User Name Password and Web URL Similarly type the first letter s of a site on the list and the site will be searched and selected You can Edit and Delete the sites as well as other information and Save or Cancel the changes you made by selecting the button corresponding to each command Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data e Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS Utility Once set you must key in this password to gain access to the BIOS Utility See BIOS Utility on page 54 and your online guide for more details e User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot up and resume from hibernation for maximum security e Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot up and resume from hibernation for maximum security 41 Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk Even if the hard disk is removed from the computer and moved to another computer it cannot be accessed without the Hard Disk Password Important Do not forget your Supervisor and Hard Disk Passwor2. Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Modem notices FCC This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules Located on the bottom side of the modem is a label that contains among other information the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment Upon request you must provide this information to your telephone company If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily If possible they will notify you in advance But if advance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will also be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment If they do you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service If this equipment should fail to operate properly disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem If the problem is with the equipment discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor TBR 21 This equipment has been approved Council Decision 98 482 EC TBR 21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN How
3. S aa 2 Customizing my computer After learning the basics of your TravelMate computer let s get acquainted with the advanced features of your computer In this chapter you will learn how to add options upgrade components for better performance and customize your computer 45 Expanding through options Your TravelMate offers you a complete mobile computing experience Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer see your online guide for more details Fax data modem Your computer has a built in V 90 92 56Kbps AC 97 Link fax data modem Warning This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem To use the fax data modem port connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack i Start your communications software program ey va ii En n i lt S N i on g aa 46 2 Customizing my computer Built in network feature The built in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet based 10 100 Mbps network To use the network feature connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack on the rear of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network Fast infrared The computer s fast infrared FIR port allows you t
4. Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps To simplify the keyboard legend cursor control key symbols are not printed on the keys 0000 Suegneussessesses Number keys on Type numbers in a normal embedded keypad manner Cursor control keys Hold Shift while using Hold Fn while using on embedded cursor control keys cursor control keys keypad Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters Type the letters in a on embedded keypad normal manner Note If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad 5 va i n D cS n oN a m 16 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions OOOO THA Windows logo Start button Combinations with this key perform key shortcut functions Below are a few examples A as au Tab Activates next taskbar button au E Explores My Computer au F Finds Document au M Minimizes All Shift ay M Undoes Minimize All a R Displays the Run dialog box Application key Opens a context menu same as a right click 5 17 Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of t
5. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem hnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high precision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or colored dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction Macrovision copyright protection notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited yst suq E N A oD S m 78 Appendix B Notices Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 4 819 098 and 4 907 093 licensed for limited viewing uses only A Tick notice For safety reasons only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified Index A AC adapter caring for v AcerMedia drive 24 audio 27 adjusting the volume 27 troubleshooting 58 battery pack caring for v BIOS utility 54 brightness ho
6. Insert the startup disk you created during Windows setup into the optical drive and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system This will diagnose your system and make necessary fixes Nothing appears on the screen The computer s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not turn the display back on two things might be the cause e The brightness level might be too low Press Fn increase and Fn lt decrease to adjust the brightness level e The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the display toggle hot key Fn F5 to toggle the display back to the computer e Ifthe Sleep indicator is lit the computer is in Sleep mode Slide and release the power switch to resume ystsuq E Nn A oD g aa 58 3 Troubleshooting my computer Image is not full screen The computer display has a native resolution of 1024 x 768 XGA for the 14 1 and 1400 x 1050 SXGA for the 15 0 If you set the resolution lower than this the screen expands to fill the computer display Right click on your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up the Display Properties dialog box Then click on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is set to the appropriate resolution Resolutions lower than the specified resolution are not full screen on the computer or on an external monitor No audio is heard fr
7. Insert the card into the slot and make the proper connections e g network cable if necessary See your card manual for details i ya i n 5 Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card 1 Exit the application using the card 2 Left click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation Press the slot eject button to pop out the eject button a then press it again to eject the card b 50 2 Customizing my computer Port expansion devices Two types of expansion devices are available for your computer e I O replicator adds serial port and parallel port connections to your computer e EasyPort adds a host of ports for your computer and allows you to connect and disconnect peripherals from your computer in one quick step See your dealer for more information Upgrade options Your computer delivers superior power and performance However some users and the applications they use may demand more This computer allows you to upgrade key components when you need increased performance Note Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade Memory upgrade Memory is expandable to 2 GB employing 256 512 1024 MB industry standard soDIMMss Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules The computer supports DDR Double Data Rate RAM There are two memory slots on your computer one of which is occupied by standard memory You can upgrade memor
8. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Notice Peripheral devices Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer Use conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation yst suq E Nn a oN g aa 74 Appendix B Notices Notice Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Remarque l intention des utilisateurs canadiens
9. See Launch Keys on page 20 for more details 9 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording Front view Speaker Outputs sound Bluetooth button Starts optional Bluetooth functionality Bluetooth indicator Indicates that optional Bluetooth is enabled InviLink button Opens optional wireless connectivity InviLink indicator Indicates status of optional wireless communication Latch Infrared port E a Latch for opening and closing the laptop Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared printer IR aware computer Battery indicator Lights orange when the battery is charging Lights green when the battery is full Power status indicator i aie AN Lights green when the power is on and orange when the computer is in standby mode ey va ey a n i lt S n a bD G aa Left view 1 Four 4 USB 2 0 ports lt gt 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices e g USB mouse USB camera Note The far left USB port on the computer will be disabled when connected with a PortReplicator 2 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices 1394 3 Smart Card slot Slot for Smart Card interface with pre boot authentication system 4 Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman 5 Microphone jack Accepts i
10. supports S video input e Automatic LCD dim feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves power Audio e 16 bit AC 97 stereo audio with built in wavetable synthesizer e Dual speakers and microphone e Separate audio ports for headphone out line in and microphone in devices yst suq 68 Appendix A Specifications Keyboard and pointing device e 84 85 88 key Windows keyboard e Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device with 4 way scroll button E Nn a oN g aa I O ports e One type Il CardBus PC Card slot e One RJ 45 jack Ethernet 10 100 e One RJ 11 phone jack V 90 V 92 e One DC in jack e One parallel port ECP EPP e One external monitor port e One speaker headphone out jack 3 5mm mini jack e One audio line in jack 3 5mm mini jack e Four 4 USB 2 0 ports e One FIR port IrDA e One expansion connector e One Smart Card slot Weight and dimensions e 2 56 kg 5 6 Ibs with battery and optical drive for 14 330 W x 272 D x 25 4 28 5 H mm e 2 69 kg 5 91 Ibs with battery and optical drive for 15 330 W x 272 D x 27 9 29 5 H mm Environment e Temperature e Operating 5 C 35 C e Non operating 20 C 65 C e Humidity non condensing e Operating 20 80 RH e Non operating 20 80 RH 69 System e ACPI support e DMI 2 0 compliant e Microsoft Windows operating system Power e Battery pack e 65 wh Li lon
11. to secure the computer Moving around when you are just moving within short distances for example from your office desk to a meeting room Preparing the computer Before moving the computer close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the building To bring the computer out of Sleep mode open the display then slide and release the power switch If you are taking the computer to a client s office or a different building you may choose to shut down the computer 1 Click on Start Shut Down or Turn off Computer Windows XP 2 Select Shut down and click on OK or select Turn Off Windows XP ee ya y Za 5 30 1 Getting to know your TravelMate or you can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing Fn F4 Then close and latch the display When you are ready to use the computer again unlatch and open the display then slide and release the power switch Note If the sleep indicator is off the computer has entered Hibernation mode and turned off If the power indicator is off but the sleep indicator is on the computer has entered Sleep mode In both cases slide and release the power switch to turn the computer back on Note that the computer may enter Hibernation mode after it is in Sleep mode for a period of time What to bring to short meetings A fully charged primary battery runs the computer for about 5 hours und
12. 54 printer troubleshooting 59 problems 57 CD ROM 58 display 57 58 keyboard 59 printer 59 startup 57 troubleshooting 56 Q questions setting location for modem use 59 S safety CD ROM 76 FCC notice 73 general instructions 75 modem notices 74 scroll lock 14 security keylock 34 passwords 40 smart card 34 service when to call vi SmartCard 34 PlatinumKey 35 PlatinumPAS 34 PlatinumSecure 35 PlatinumSecure options 37 speakers hotkey 18 troubleshooting 58 specifications 66 Standby mode hotkey 17 status indicators 13 storage 24 AcerMedia drive 24 hard disk 24 support information 62 T touchpad 22 hotkey 18 using 22 23 travel international flights 32 local trips 32 troubleshooting 56 tips 60 U universal serial bus 47 vV view left 5 6 rear 8 right 7 volume adjusting 27 81 Ww ty 62 warranty Windows keys 16 International Traveler s Warran yst suq 82 situa
13. However if you encounter configuration problems you may need to run it To activate the BIOS Utility press F2 during the POST power on self test while the TravelMate logo is being displayed 3 Troubleshooting my computer This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer Do not attempt to open the computer by yourself Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance key link www acersupport com 57 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer Easy answers and solutions are provided for each one slid the power switch and opened the display but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the Power indicator e If it is not lit no power is being applied to the computer Check the following e Ifyou are running on battery power it may be low and unable to power the computer Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack e Make sure that the AC adapter is plugged in properly to the computer and to the power outlet e If it is lit check the following e Is anon bootable non system CD in the optical drive Remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system e The operating system files may be damaged or missing
14. RSEL LASERSTRALING VEDABNING SE IKKE IND STRALEN VARO LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSATEILYLLE VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR PPNAD ALA TUJOTA SATEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNESSTIRR IKKE INN STRALEN 77 Lithium battery statement CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if at all possible ADVARSEL Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig handtering Udskiftning ma kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type L ver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandoren ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Anvand samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera anvant batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion VAROITUS Paristo voi r j ht jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin H vit k ytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgem en Austausch der Batterie
15. TravelMate 800 series User s guide Copyright 2003 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved TravelMate 800 series User s guide Original Issue February 2003 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications This company makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Record the model number serial number purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated TravelMate 800 series Notebook computer Model number Serial number Purchase date Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated Other company s product names or trademarks are used herein for identif
16. ages If you receive an error message note the message and take the corrective action The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action CMOS Battery Bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center CMOS Checksum Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Disk Boot Failure Insert a system bootable diskette into the floppy drive A then press Enter to reboot Equipment Configuration Error Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS Utility then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer Hard Disk 0 Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Hard Disk 0 Extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service Type Error center I O Parity Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard Error or No Contact your dealer or an authorized service Keyboard Connected center Keyboard Interface Contact your dealer or an authorized service Error center Memory Size Mismatch Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS Utility then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance Some problems may be solved using the BIOS Utility ystsuq E Nn a oN g aa 62 3 Troubleshooting my computer Req
17. ands e Right click on the Start menu e Right click on a folder or icon on your Windows desktop or 39 e In Windows Explorer right click on a selected folder file or group of files Z Desktop BlieSdom exe E My Computer Ff qa bmp a 3 Floppy A coverl doc a C 68 INS doc 360SCPragram QA doc America Online 4 0 5B report doc aC CompuServe 2000 2 sample doc E CyberCoach manual doc a Explore WRL3785 tmp a Open WRL2855 tmp afi S Hi Encrypt Folder WRL2117 tmp a1 Decrypt Folder WRL1735 tmp C Emergency Decrypt Folder WRL2570 tmp a Find manual doc aO I x WRL2223 tmp ey Sharing Ol Sendo gt a gq Gt aCi Copy aCi Paste 1 P 3 Create Shortcut ao Delete ename a L Properties Running PlatinumKey PlatinumKey provides one click logon to all password required websites With its unique Smart Card caching technology you can greatly extend the limited card memory size to unlimited use by storing your private data in an encrypted file either on the Smart Card or on the 360 Degree Web secure website server Information in PlatinumKey like the one in My Info and Credit Cards can be transferred to other applications using the drag and drop method simply point the cursor to the field containing the information press and hold the left mouse button then drag the cursor to the application and drop the information there PlatinumKey al
18. battery pack e 1 5 hour rapid charge 3 5 hour charge in use e AC adapter e 75 Watt e Auto sensing 100 240Vac 50 60Hz Options e 256 512 1024 MB memory upgrade modules e Additional Li lon battery pack e Additional AC adapter e DVD CD RW module includes DVD playback software DVD RW available in the future e EasyPort port replicator e External battery charger e Secondary hard drive e USB floppy drive e 802 11a b 802 11b wireless communication e Bluetooth wireless communication yst suq 70 Appendix A Specifications co Nn a oD S aa Appendix B Notices This appendix lists the general notices of your computer 73 FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e
19. d If you forget your password please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center Entering passwords When a password is set a password prompt appears in the left hand corner of the display screen When the Supervisor Password is set a prompt appears when you press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility at boot up Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS Utility If you enter the password incorrectly an x symbol appears Try again and press Enter When the User Password is set and the Password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt appears at boot up Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer If you enter the password incorrectly an x symbol appears Try again and press Enter When the Hard Disk Password is set a prompt appears at boot up Type the Hard Disk Password and press Enter to use the computer If you enter the password incorrectly an x symbol appears Try again and press Enter Important You have three chances to enter a password If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries the system halts Slide and hold the power switch for four seconds to shut down the computer Then turn on the computer again and try again If you fail to enter the Hard Disk Password please contact your dealer or an authorized service center Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS Utility 42 1 Getting to know your TravelMate co Nn a oD
20. dia drive module s Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work e Minimize the effect of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you e Ifyou need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot bring the computer with you leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat e Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation Allow the computer to return to room temperature and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer If the temperature change is greater than 18 F 10 C allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly If possible leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home you may want to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home With a second AC adapter you can avoid transporting the extra weight to and from home co Nn a oN g aa 32 1 Getting to know your TravelMate If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time you might also want to add an external keyboard monitor or mouse Traveling with the computer when you are moving within a larger distance for instance from your office building to a client s office building or traveling locally Preparing the computer Prepare the comp
21. down left right Note Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad Also keep the touchpad dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements Hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness 24 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Storage This computer supplies you with the following media storage e High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk e AcerMedia drive Hard disk The high capacity hard disk is the answer to your storage needs This is where your programs and data are stored AcerMedia bay The AcerMedia bay accepts a wide variety of optional media drive modules for use with your computer These optional items include e CD ROM drive e DVD ROM drive e DVD CD RW drive e DVD RW drive e Second hard disk drive e Second battery Note To swap AcerMedia drive modules see Swapping AcerMedia drive modules on page 52 25 Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on press the drive eject button ey va ey a n i When the power is off you can eject the drive tray using the emergency eject hole See page 58 Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD ROM drive module is installed in the AcerMedia bay you can play DVD movies on your computer 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disc then close the DVD tray Importa
22. er most circumstances If your meeting is shorter than that you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than the computer What to bring to long meetings If your meeting will last longer than 5 hours or if your battery is not fully charged you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the meeting room If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in standby mode Press Fn F4 or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer To resume open the display if closed then slide and release the power switch Taking the computer home when you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home 31 e Check if you have removed all media diskettes and compact discs from the drive s Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head e Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall Caution Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the computer Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen What to bring with you Unless you already have some items at home bring the following items with you e AC adapter and power cord e The printed user s guide e AcerMe
23. ever due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance 75 Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Save these instructions for future reference 1 2 10 11 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use this product near water Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company Do not allo
24. ew 1 AcerMedia bay release latch Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removing the optical drive 2 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module 3 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 4 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in place 6 Mini PCI slot Slot for adding mini PCI cards 7 Hard disk protector Protects the hard disk from accidental bumps and vibration mi i ga em n 5 10 1 Getting to know your TravelMate go P 4 eb 5 8 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured by a screw 9 Memory Houses the computer s memory compartment 10 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool Note Don t cover or obstruct the opening of the fan 11 Personal identification slot Insert a business card or similar sized identification card to personalize your computer 11 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer s many features Performance Intel Pentium M Processor with 1024 KB level 2 cache featuring the new Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology Memory expandable up to 2 GB Internal removable optical drive AcerMedia bay High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk Li lon main battery pack Power management system with ACPI Advanced Configuration Power Interface Smart Card interface with pre boot authentication system for added security Display Thin F
25. he Euro symbol on your keyboard 2 Open a text editor or word processor 3 Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol Note Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to www microsoft com typography faq faqi2 htm for more information Launch Keys Located above the keyboard are five buttons The left most button is the power button To the right of the power button are the four launch keys They are designated as the mail button the web browser button and two programmable buttons P1 and P2 21 Mail Email application Web browser Internet browser application P1 User programmable P2 User programmable E Mail Detection Click right button at the Launch Manager icon on the taskbar and click on E Mail Detection In this dialog box you have the option to enable disable mail checking set the time interval for mail checking etc If you already have an email account you can fill in User Name Password and POP3 Sever in the dialog box The POP3 Sever is the mail sever where you get your email Launch Manager V Check Mail User Name Valued Acer Customer Passwort PP POPS Server Jacercomtl Check Interval 1180 second s Cancel Aside from the email checking function there is a mail button that is used to launch the email application It is located above the keyboard right below the LCD m 5 ag n gt 22 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Touchpad
26. he computer s controls like screen brightness volume output and the BIOS Utility To activate hot keys press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination 5 va ii En n A OOOO tof fl D fonl of uf 2 0 A LETTE ee SSBB BBBRRBEEES LULT LLL Fn F1 9 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys Fn F2 Setup Accesses the computer s configuration utility Fn F3 i Power Switches the power A management management scheme used by scheme toggle the computer function available if supported by operating system See Power management on page 28 Fn F4 Z Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep Z mode See Power management on page 28 lt S A e10 g aa 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Fn F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both the display screen and external monitor Fn F6 Fn F7 cae Screen blank Touchpad toggle Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Turns the internal touchpad on and off Fn F8 Fn T Speaker toggle Volume up Turns the speakers on and off Increases the speaker volume Fn 4 Volume down Decreases the speaker volume Fn Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness 19 The Eu
27. ian to restore the product to normal condition e Ifthe product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service 12 Replace the battery with the same type as the product s battery we recommend Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion 13 Warning Batteries may explode if not handled properly Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire Keep them away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly 14 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set provided in your accessories box for this unit It should be a detachable type UL listed CSA certified type SPT 2 rated 7A 125V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 15 feet 4 6 meters Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product The CD or DVD drive s classification label Shown below is located on the drive CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D OUVERTURE EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEOFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE ADVERTENCIA RADIACION LASER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS ADVA
28. ication purposes only and belong to their respective companies First things first We would like to thank you for making the TravelMate series of notebook computers your choice for your mobile computing needs We hope you will be happy with your TravelMate as much as we enjoyed making it for you ystsuq Your guides To help you use your TravelMate we have designed a set of guides First off the Just for Starters poster helps you get started with setting up your computer This User s guide introduces you to the many ways your computer can help you be more productive This guide provides clear and concise information about the computer so read it thoroughly If you ever need to print out a copy this User s guide is also available in PDF Portable Document Format Follow these steps 1 Click on Start Programs TravelMate 2 Click on TravelMate User s guide Note Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader installed lf Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer clicking on TravelMate User s guide will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation For instructions on how to use Adobe Acrobat Reader access the Help menu For more information about our products services and support information please visit our Web site global acer com Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off T
29. ilm Transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD displaying 32 bit high color up to 1024 x 768 eXtended Graphics Array XGA resolution for 14 1 15 and 1600 x 1200 Ultra eXtended Graphics Array UXGA resolution for some 15 models specification varies depending on the model 3D capabilities Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support S video for output to a television or display device that supports S video input Automatic LCD dim feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves power Dual display capability Multimedia 16 bit high fidelity AC 97 stereo audio Built in dual speakers Built in microphone High speed optical drive AcerMedia bay ee ya y Za 5 12 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Connectivity High speed fax data modem port e Ethernet Fast Ethernet port English e Fast infrared wireless communication e Four 4 USB 2 0 Universal Serial Bus ports e EEE 1394 port e InviLink 802 11b 802 11a b wireless LAN mini PCI module manufacturing optional e Bluetooth module manufacturing optional Human centric design and ergonomics e Internet 4 way scroll button e Sleek smooth and stylish design e Full sized keyboard e Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device Expansion e One type Il CardBus PC Card slot e Upgradeable memory e Acer EasyPort optional 13 Indicators The computer has three easy to read status indicators belo
30. ion When Always enter password when the Smart Card is in use default is selected the password is required whenever you need to regain access to the system while the Smart Card is inserted When Auto authenticate when Smart Card is in use is selected no password is required All you need to do is insert the Smart Card Smart Card Manager The Multiple user support is implemented and managed in Smart Card Manager Please note that five users can be registered on one PC If you registered as the Primary User ONLY you can add remove other users If you registered as a regular user other registered users could add remove you All registered users will be able to use the View Smart Card users option Change Password Click the Change Password button fill in the three fields in the Change Password dialog box and then close the dialog box by clicking the OK button to change the Smart Card password Encrypt Decrypt PlatinumSecure can also be used to encrypt decrypt files except for system files or files that are already encrypted with other applications Double click on a file to automatically encrypt decrypt it However if the file is associated with an application it will be opened with that application instead of being encrypted Note that the encryption is not recursive i e when you encrypt a folder only the files immediately under that folder are encrypted Other files under subfolders are not To find the Encrypt Decrypt comm
31. k vi Disconnect the AC adapter E Nn a oN g aa Use a soft cloth moistened with water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners 4 To clean the display screen use an LCD cleaning kit If any of the following occurs The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged Liquid has been spilled into the product The computer does not operate normally Please refer to Troubleshooting my computer on page 55 First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer 1 Getting to know your TravelMate A TravelMate tour Front open view Front view Left view Rear view Bottom view Features Indicators Using the keyboard Special keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Storage Hard disk AcerMedia bay Using software Audio Adjusting the volume Power management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Taking the computer home Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer Securing your computer Using a computer security lock Using the Smart Card Using passwords 2 Customizing my computer Expanding through options Connectivity options Upgrade options Using system utilities Notebook Manager Launch Manager 43 45 45 50 53 53 54 Contents E N A oD S m viii BIOS Utility 3 Troubleshooting my computer Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting tips Error messages Requesting service International Travele
32. ke sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices for file transfers or you have the appropriate drivers for printing to an infrared printer e During the POST press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the infrared port is enabled e Make sure both devices are IrDA compliant The printer does not work Check the following e Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on e Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer s parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer e During POST press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the parallel port is enabled want to set up my location to use the internal modem To properly use your communications software e g HyperTerminal you need to set up your location 1 Click on Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click on Modems 3 Click on Dialing Properties and begin setting up your location Refer to the Windows manual yst suq E Nn a oN g aa 60 3 Troubleshooting my computer Troubleshooting tips This notebook computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs see Error messages on page 61 If the problem cannot be resolved contact your dealer See Requesting service on page 62 61 Error mess
33. lt S A e10 g aa The built in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support Note When using an external USB mouse you can press Fn F7 to disable the touchpad Touchpad basics The following items teach you how to use the touchpad Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor Press the left 1 and right 3 buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results 23 Use the 4 way scroll 2 button top bottom left and right to scroll a page up down left or right This button mimics your cursor pressing on the vertical and horizontal scroll bars of Windows Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button Tap once applications Execute Click twice quickly Select Click once Drag Click and hold then use finger to drag the cursor on the Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button then hold finger m ya ar Nn gt touchpad to the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor Access Click context once menu Scroll Click and hold the button in the desired direction up
34. mart Card security feature that protects the computer from unauthorized access If you enable this feature please make sure that your warranty card is completed and sent back to Acer This information will be used by Acer service centers to confirm ownership in case your Smart Card key is lost or damaged Registering your notebook with Acer s service center is extremely important when replacing your lost Smart Card key If you have already bypassed the Smart Card registration please reinstall the application as follows 1 Insert your System CD and reinstall from it 2 Follow the onscreen instructions To enable the Smart Card security feature please refer to your Smart Card user manual Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure enhances the secure logon procedure for Windows 2000 or XP at the operating system level It provides user authentication with an encryption decryption function using the Smart Card If your Smart Card is unavailable the Emergency Card can serve as a temporary replacement for the Smart Card After installation the PlatinumSecure icon appears on the Windows desktop Double click on it or click the right mouse button then select Open from the pop up menu or launch it from the PlatinumSecret program group From the menu that appears you can directly access three operations PlatinumSecure Options Smart Card Manager and Change Password 37 360 Degree Web PlatinumSecure x PlatinumSecure Options Smar
35. nput from external microphones PS L 6 Headphone Speaker Connect to headphones or other line out Line out jack audio devices speakers 7 PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot 8 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II 16 bit PC Card or 32 M bit CardBus PC Card Right view ga i n D 1 AcerMedia drive Houses a removable media drive module 2 AcerMedia indicator Lights up when the AcerMedia drive is active 3 Eject button Ejects the drive tray 4 Emergency eject slot Ejects the drive tray when the computer is turned off See page 58 for more details 5 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter Note The positions of the AcerMedia indicator eject button and emergency eject hole may differ depending on the optical drive module installed lt S A e10 g aa Rear view 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Modem jack Connects to a phone line Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 based S5 network Expansion port g a Parallel port Connects to I O port replicator or EasyPort expansion devices Connects to a parallel device e g parallel printer External display port o Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector S video E3 Connects to a television or display device with S video input Security keylock Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock Bottom vi
36. ns Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tips are useful when traveling internationally e When traveling in another country check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible If not purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer e Ifyou are using the modem check if the modem and connector is compatible with the telecommunications system of the country you are traveling in co Nn a oN g aa 34 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of Learn how to protect and take care of your computer Security features include hardware and software locks a security notch Smart Card and passwords Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the left panel of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible computer security lock gt Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or locked drawer handle Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available Using the Smart Card This software includes the following components PlatinumPAS PlatinumSecure and PlatinumKey Together they provide you with multiple levels of secu
37. nt When you launch the DVD player for the first time the program asks you to input the region code DVD discs are divided into 6 regions Once your DVD drive is set to a region code it will play DVD discs of that region only You can set the region code a maximum of five times including the first time after which the last region code set will remain permanent Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set Refer to the table below for DVD movie region code information 26 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds a Th g Jo ee es 1 U S A Canada 2 Europe Middle East South Africa Japan 3 Southeast Asia Taiwan Korea South 4 Latin America Australia New Zealand 5 Former U S S R parts of Africa India 6 People s Republic of China Note To change the region code insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD ROM drive Please refer to the online help for more information 27 Audio The computer comes with 16 bit high fidelity AC 97 stereo audio and includes a built in sensitive microphone and dual stereo speakers ystsuq There are audio ports on the left of the computer See Front view Left view on page 5 for more information on connecting external audio devices Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some button
38. ntly If there are error messages or beeps reported by your computer write them down as they appear on the screen or the number and sequence in the case of beeps 63 You are required to provide the following information len Name a Address Telephone number Machine and model type Serial number Date of purchase 64 3 Troubleshooting my computer E Nn a oD S aa Appendix A Specifications This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer 67 Microprocessor e Intel Pentium M Processor with 1024 KB level 2 cache featuring the new Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology Memory e Main memory expandable to 2 GB e Dual 200 pin soDIMM sockets e PC2100 DDR SDRAM Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory support e 512 KB Flash ROM BIOS Data storage e One high capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk e One 5 25 inch internal removable optical drive AcerMedia bay Display and video e Thin Film Transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD displaying 32 bit high color up to 1024 x 768 eXtended Graphics Array XGA resolution for 14 1 and 1400 x 1050 Super eXtented Graphics Array SXGA 1600 x 1200 Ultra eXtended Graphics Array UXGA resolution for 15 e 4X AGP bus with 3D acceleration e Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support e Dual display capability e S video for output to a television or display device that
39. o 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 47 Universal Serial Bus The Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 port is a high speed serial bus which allows you to connect and daisy chain USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources Your computer has four ports available i ya i n 5 48 2 Customizing my computer IEEE 1394 port The computer s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported devices like a video camera or digital camera See your video or digital camera s documentation for details PC Card slot The type II CardBus PC Card slot found on the left side of the computer accepts credit card sized cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer These cards should have a PC Card logo on them PC Cards formerly PCMCIA are add on cards for portable computers giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs Popular PC cards include flash fax data modem LAN wireless LAN and SCSI cards CardBus improves on the 16 bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits Note Refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions 49 Inserting a PC Card
40. o turn on the computer simply press the power button the button left of the launch keys found above your TravelMate s standard keyboard See Front open view on page 3 for the location of the power switch To turn the power off do any of the following e Use the Windows shutdown command For Windows 2000 Click on Start Shut Down and select Shut down then click on OK or For Windows XP Click on Start Turn off Computer then click Turn Off e Use the power button Note You can also use the power button to perform power management functions See Windows help for more information e Use the customized functions for power management You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover or by pressing the sleep hot key Fn F4 See the online guide for details Note If you cannot power off the computer normally press and hold the power switch for more than four seconds to shut down the computer If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again wait at least two seconds before powering up Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it e Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight Do not place it near sources of heat such as a radiator e Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 50 C 122 F e Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields e Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture y
41. om the computer Check the following e The volume may be muted In Windows look at the volume control speaker icon on the taskbar If it is crossed out click on the icon and deselect the Mute option e The speakers may be turned off Press Fn F8 to turn the speakers on this hot key also turns the speakers off e The volume level may be too low In Windows look at the volume control icon on the taskbar You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume See Hot keys on page 17 for more detail e If headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the line out port on the computer s rear panel the internal speakers automatically turn off want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power cannot eject the optical drive tray There is a mechanical eject button on the optical drive Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip and push to eject the tray 59 The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to the USB 2 0 connector on the left of the computer If it works contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose The infrared port does not work Check the following e Make sure that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other 15 degrees a maximum of 1 meter apart e Make sure there is a clear path between the two infrared ports Nothing should be blocking the ports e Ma
42. r s Warranty ITW Before you call Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Notices Index 79 54 55 57 60 61 62 62 62 65 71 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Your TravelMate computer combines high performance versatility power management features and multimedia capabilities with a unique style and ergonomic design Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with your new power computing partner A TravelMate tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters poster let us show you around your new TravelMate computer Front open view 1 Display screen Also called LCD liquid crystal display displays computer output 2 Power button Turns on the computer 3 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 4 Click buttons left The left and right buttons function like the center and right left and right mouse buttons the center button serves as a 4 way scroll button mi i ga Ea n 5 E Nn a oD g aa 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 6 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer 7 Status indicators LEDs light emitting diode that turn on and off to show the status of the computer its functions and components 8 Launch keys Special keys for launching internet browser email program and frequently used programs
43. rity e PlatinumPAS implements the first security measure at the BIOS level and runs during the BIOS routine check when a computer is powered up or rebooting If no Smart Card or Emergency Card is detected the computer will stop booting up to prevent any illegal access to the system 35 e PlatinumSecure enhances the secure logon procedure for your Windows at the operating system level It provides user authentication through its encryption decryption function using the Smart Card If your Smart Card is unavailable you can use the Emergency Card as a temporary replacement card e PlatinumKey auto authenticate and auto cache with one click logons to all password required websites patent pending eliminates the overhead costs associated with memorizing and typing user IDs and passwords when surfing the Internet with Microsoft or Netscape web browsers A slot for your Smart Card is located on the left panel of the computer This new security feature helps you boot up your computer with all your settings built right into your Smart Card You don t have to remember your password to access your computer To remove the Smart Card first press the Smart Card a and remove the Smart Card b as shown in the illustration below For more details consult your Smart Card documentation mi i ga em n 5 36 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Registering your Smart Card Important Your Acer notebook is equipped with a S
44. ro symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United States International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard i ya i n 5 TT all SEB E5880 88 LEE CET LETT TTT Te LEE ILL et TTT TT TT IH Note for US keyboard users The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows For the Euro symbol to work the keyboard layout has to be set to United States International To verify the keyboard type in Windows Millennium Edition and Windows 2000 follow the steps below 1 Click on Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click on Keyboard 3 Click on the Language tab 4 Verify that the keyboard layout used for En English United States is set to United States International If not select and click on Properties then select United States International and click on OK 5 Click on OK To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP follow the steps below 1 Click on Start Control Panel 2 Double click on Regional and Language Options 3 Click on the Language tab and click on Details lt S n R bD G aa 20 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Verify that the keyboard layout used for En English United States is set to United States International If not select and click on ADD then select United States International and click on OK 5 Click on OK To type the Euro symbol 1 Locate t
45. s See Hot keys on page 17 for more informations on adjusting the speaker volume n a oN g aa 28 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Power management This computer has a built in power management unit that monitors system activity System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices keyboard mouse hard disk peripherals connected to the serial and parallel ports and video memory If no activity is detected for a period of time called an inactivity timeout the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy This computer employs a power management scheme that supports ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Windows handles all power saving chores for your computer 29 Moving around with your TravelMate This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories 1 Save your work in progress Remove any media diskette or compact disc from the drive s Shut down the computer Close the display cover Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter nu BW N Disconnect the keyboard pointing device printer external monitor and other external devices 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one
46. so makes it convenient to change your password There is always a PWD button available which is equivalent to the Change Password button in PlatinumSecure Follow these steps to use PlatinumKey 1 Open your browser to connect to the Internet 2 Double click on the PlatinumKey icon on your Windows desktop 3 Enter your Smart Card password and click OK E Nn a oN g aa 40 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 4 If PlatinumKey is being used for the very first time it will ask Would you like to link to 360 Degree Web secure website server to backup the information on your Smart Card The default answer is Yes and it will enable you to store your information excluding the Credit Cards on the 360 Degree Web secure website server for backup purposes in case the card is lost stolen If you choose No you will only be able to save My Info Credit Cards and 5 Websites on your Smart Card 5 Log into a website where you are already registered 6 PlatinumKey automatically stores your login data and asks for your confirmation to automatically log you in the next time you access the site Click Yes and continue browsing 7 To close PlatinumKey when you are finished browsing right click on the PlatinumKey icon on your Windows taskbar and select Close PlatinumKey PlatinumKey provides a list of all the logon pages that you have stored To go directly to any site on the list either double click it or select it and click the Go button
47. st suq e Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer e Do not subject the computer to heavy shock and vibration e Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt e Never place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer e Do not slam the computer display when you close it e Never place the computer on uneven surfaces Taking care of your AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter e Do not connect the adapter to any other device e Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from personal traffic e When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug e The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord Also the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack e Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries Do not tamper with batteries Keep them away from children e Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if at all possible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Power off the computer and remove the battery pac
48. tCard Manager Change Password PlatinumSecure Options Click on the PlatinumSecure Options button to open the Smart Card Options window It provides great flexibility to meet the various privacy protection needs of many different users SmartCard Options x r Disable SmartCard Authentication g 3l Disable PlatinumPAS CEK I Disable PlatinumSecure Cancel r System Lock Option Locks fem When the Smateadis not imuse the system efter bootup Neverlock the r Password Option G Awa Auto e Disable Smart Card Authentication When Disable PlatinumPAS is selected the PlatinumPAS Preboot Authentication System will be disabled When Disable PlatinumSecure is selected the PlatinumSecure Windows Logon Authentication with the Smart Card will be disabled which means that the protection of your PC as well as other options under System Lock Option and Password Option will be disabled too The Smart Card password is required for this selection 5 va ii En n E Nn a oN g aa 38 1 Getting to know your TravelMate e System Lock Option When Lock system when the Smart Card is not in use default is selected if the Smart Card is removed the PlatinumSecure screensaver comes up and access to the system is locked When Never lock the system after bootup is selected there is no protection for the PC after boot up and Password Option is disabled e Password Opt
49. tkeys 18 Cc caps lock 14 onindicator 13 care AC adapter v battery pack v computer iv CD ROM ejecting 25 ejecting manually 58 troubleshooting 58 cleaning computer v computer bringing to meetings 30 caring for iv cleaning v disconnecting 29 features 3 11 indicators 13 keyboards 14 moving around 29 performance 11 security 34 setting up a home office 31 taking home 30 traveling internationally 32 traveling on local trips 32 troubleshooting 56 79 turning off iv connections network 46 connectivity options port expansion devices 50 D display hotkeys 18 troubleshooting 57 58 DVD 25 DVD movies playing 25 E error messages 61 Euro 19 F FAQ See frequently asked questions frequently asked questions 57 front view 3 H hard disk 24 help online services 62 Hibernation mode hotkey 17 hotkeys 17 l IEEE 1394 port 48 indicator lights 13 infrared 46 ITW See warranty K keyboard 14 embedded numeric keypad 15 hotkeys 17 lock keys 14 troubleshooting 59 Windows keys 16 L LEDs 13 memory yst suq co Nn a oN g aa 80 installing 50 51 upgrading 50 messages error 61 modem 45 N network 46 Notebook Manager 53 hotkey 17 notice DVD copyright protection 77 num lock 14 onindicator 13 numeric keypad num lock 15 O online services 62 options memory upgrade 50 P password 40 types 40 PC Card 48 ejecting 49 inserting 49 ports 45 POST power on self test
50. uesting service International Traveler s Warranty ITW Your computer is backed by an International Traveler s Warranty ITW that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling Our worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand An ITW passport comes with your computer This passport contains all you need to know about the ITW program A list of available authorized service centers is in this handy booklet Read this passport thoroughly Always have your ITW passport on hand especially when you travel to receive the benefits from our support centers Place your proof of purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide There are two ways to access Acer for technical support and information e Internet service worldwide www acersupport com e Technical support numbers in various countries You can view a list of technical support numbers by following these steps 1 Click on Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click on System 3 Click on the Support Information button Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service and please be at your computer when you call With your support we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficie
51. up program called Notebook Manager The Windows based Notebook Manager allows you to set passwords the startup sequence of the drives and power management settings It also shows current hardware configurations To start the Notebook Manager press Fn F2 or follow these steps 1 Click on Start Programs then Notebook Manager 2 Select the Notebook Manager application to run the program Click on Help for more information W Notebook Manager System Information Settings Help Exit L System Information Boot Options Display system hardware information Smart Card lt A to f m 54 2 Customizing my computer Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the five launch keys located above the keyboard See Touchpad on page 22 for the location of the launch key You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start Programs and then Launch Manager to start the application Launch Manager Wirless LAN pa Boot Status Bluetooth Bont E Bluetooth Always ON E Mail E Mail Manager Delete Wiha Internet Browser Delete Launch Manager Launch Manager Delete Launch Manager Launch Manager Delete BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS basic input output system Your computer is already properly configured and optimized and you do not need to run this utility
52. uter as if you were taking it home Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged Airport security may require you to turn on your computer when bringing it into the gate area What to bring with you Bring the following items with you e AC adapter e Spare fully charged battery pack s e AcerMedia drive module s e Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling e Always take the computer as carry on luggage e f possible have the computer inspected by hand Airport security X ray machines are safe but do not put the computer through a metal detector e Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand held metal detectors Traveling internationally with the computer when you are moving from country to country Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling 33 What to bring with you Bring the following items with you e AC adapter yst suq e Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling e Spare fully charged battery packs e 6 AcerMedia drive module s e Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer e Proof of purchase in case you need to show it to customs officials e International Traveler s Warranty passport Special consideratio
53. w anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord If an extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed a b If liquid has been spilled into the product A If the product has been exposed to rain or water Qa If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other yst suq E Nn a oN g aa 76 Appendix B Notices controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technic
54. w the display screen and two on the front of the computer 5 va ii En n The Battery and Power status indicators are visible even when you close the display Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated ED D Media Activity Lights when the disc or AcerMedia is activated amp Battery Lights orange when the battery is charging Lights green when the battery is full 1 Power Lights green when the power is on and orange when the computer is in standby mode vse R a N A Ba on fo aa 14 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Using the keyboard The full sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad separate cursor keys two Windows keys and twelve function keys Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric Fn F11 mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connect an external keypad Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down Fn F12 when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively Scroll Lock does not work with some applications 15
55. y by installing a memory module into the one available slot or replacing the standard memory with a higher capacity memory module Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory 1 Turn off the computer unplug the AC adapter if connected and remove the battery pack Then turn the computer over to access its base 2 51 Remove the screws from the memory cover a then lift up and remove the memory cover b Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot a then gently 3 press it down b until it clicks into place Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw 4 Reinstall the battery pack and reconnect the AC adapter 5 6 Turn on the computer The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size mi i ga em n 5 cS n oN a m 52 2 Customizing my computer Swapping AcerMedia drive modules Note The hard disk drive module is not hot swappable You have to turn off your computer before you can swap the module You can swap the AcerMedia drive with any optional AcerMedia modules First slide the AcerMedia release latch as shown in the illustration a Then remove the optical drive from the AcerMedia bay b Then insert the optional AcerMedia module into the AcerMedia bay until the it click into place 53 Using system utilities ey va ey a n i Notebook Manager The computer has a built in system set
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