Acer 3000 Series Laptop User Manual
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1. Using the keyboard The full sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad separate cursor keys two Windows keys and twelve function keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock functions which you can toggle on and off Ce i nma f sex BERBER EERE Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters entered are in uppercase Num Lock When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric lt Fn gt lt F11 gt mode The marked keys function as a numeric keypad complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry An alternative solution may be to connect an external keypad Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or lt Fn gt lt F12 gt down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively Scroll Lock does not work with some applications 14 Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop PC s numeric keypad It is indicated by small characters located on the right hand side of the keycaps Type numbers Use embedded keypad in the same was as the numeric keypad ona standard keyboard Type letters Hold lt Fn gt while pressing the key Type the letters in a within the embedded keypad normal manner Windows keys The keyboard also has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Windows logo key Start button Combinations with this2. 10 C 65 C e Humidity non condensing e Operating 20 80 RH Non operating 20 80 RH System compliance e ACPI 1 0b e Mobile PC 2001 DMI 2 0 e Wi Fi e CCX V3 Power 3 cell Li ion battery pack 6 cell Li ion battery pack optional 3 pin 65 W AC adaptor optional Options 512 MB 1 GB DDR2 533 MHz soDIMM module Additional 6 cell Li ion battery pack Additional 65 W AC adaptor DVD Dual drive Acer ezDock Note The specifications listed above are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased 12 Indicators The computer has three easy to read status indicators on the left side of the keyboard and four located on the front of the computer The power battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed A Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated G Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is activated 5 HDD Lights when hard disc drive is active Bluetooth Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth communications communications Wireless communications 0O Lights to indicate the status of Wireless LAN communications 1 Power indicator ce 2 Lights when the computer is on Battery indicator EEJ Lights when the battery is being charged 1 Charging the light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged light shows green when in AC mode
3. XP 2 Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery window select Recovery actions and click Next 5 Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process Note The Restore C item is enabled only if there is a user backup stored on the hard drive D Please refer to the Create backup section Create factory default image CD When the System CD and Recovery CD are not available you can create them by using this feature 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery window select Recovery settings and click Next 5 Inthe Recovery settings window select Burn image to disc and click Next 6 Inthe Burn image to disc window select 01 Factory default image and click Next 7 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process 44 Re install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery stores pre loaded software internally for easy driver and application re installation Boot to Windows XP 1 2 Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery window select Recovery actions and click Nex
4. 47 Troubleshooting This chapter shows you 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 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 pressed the power button 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 supplied 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 adaptor to recharge the battery pack e Make sure that the AC adaptor is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet e If it is lit check the following e Isa non bootable non system disc in the external USB floppy drive Remove or replace it with a system disc and press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt to restart the system 48 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 three things might be the cause e The
5. this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notice Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Remarque a l intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby Acer declares that this notebook PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Please visit http global acer com products notebook reg nb index htm for complete documents Compliant with Russian regulatory certification ME61 55 Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules Located on 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
6. Card slot Installing memory BIOS utility Boot sequence Disc to disc recovery enable Password Using software Playing DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery Create backup Restore from backup Create factory default image CD Re install bundled software without CD Change password Acer disc to disc recovery Multilingual operating system installation Restore without a Recovery CD Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting tips Error messages Requesting service 30 30 30 30 30 31 31 31 31 32 32 32 33 33 35 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 39 39 40 40 40 40 40 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 47 47 50 51 52 International Travelers Warranty ITW Before you call Regulations and safety notices Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC notice Modem notices Important safety instructions 52 52 53 53 53 55 58 A TravelMate tour After setting up your computer as illustrated on the Just for Starters poster let us show you around your new TravelMate computer Front view 1 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displaying computer output 2 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs See Launch keys on page 19 for more details 3 Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that turn on and off to show the status of the computer s functions and components 4 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you
7. There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation and 57 b The equipment shall go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that there is not less than 5 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the beginning of another This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom s 111 Emergency Service For modem with approval number PTC 211 01 030 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services This equipment is not capable under all operating conditio
8. This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information please contact local office in the country of use Notice for Australia For safety reasons only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified Notice for New Zealand For modem with approval number PTC 211 03 008 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services 2 This equipment is not capable under all operating conditions of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances 3 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom s Specifications a
9. computer e Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration e Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt e Never place objects on top of the computer Do not slam the computer display when you close it e Never place the computer on uneven surfaces Taking care of your AC adaptor Here are some ways to take care of your AC adaptor e Do not connect the adaptor 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 foot 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 e 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 pack 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor 3 Usea soft moist cloth Do not use liquid or aero
10. gt e When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt appears at boot up e Type the User Password and press lt Enter gt to use the computer If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press lt Enter gt Important You have three chances to enter a password If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries the system halts Press and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down the computer Then turn on the computer again and try again Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility 34 ysi 6uq 35 Expanding through options Your notebook PC 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 read the following section for more details Fax Data modem Your computer has a built in V 92 56Kbps 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 gt y Q Warning Please make sure that the cable you use is appropriate for the country in which you are working 36 Built in ne
11. key perform Ay shortcut functions Below are a few examples ay a az lt Tab gt Activates next taskbar button ay lt E gt Explore My Computer ag lt F gt Find document ay lt F1 gt Opens Help and Support ag lt M gt Minimise all lt Shift gt ay lt M gt Undoes minimise all ag lt R gt Displays the Run dialog box Application key Opens a context menu same as a right click B 16 Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen brightness volume output and the BIOS utility To activate hot keys press and hold the lt Fn gt key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination nm Pe Pe Pu pes G 1 2 e o oo wz Osanna oaooo a Fn F1 Hot key Displays help on hot keys P help Fn F2 s Acer Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eSetting eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key See Acer eManager on page 24 Fn F3 i Acer Launches the Acer ePower Management in A ePowerMa the Acer eManager set by the Acer nagement Empowering Key See Acer eManager on page 24 Fn F4 z Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode Fn F5 Display Switches display output between the toggle display screen external monitor if connected and both the display screen and external monitor Fn F6 l Screen Turns the display screen backlight off to 8 blank save power Press any key to retur
12. lt Fn gt lt F4 gt Then close the display When you are ready to use the computer again open the display then press and release the power button Note If the Sleep indicator is off the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned off If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on the computer has entered Sleep mode In both cases press and release the power button to turn the computer back on Note that the computer may enter Hibernation mode after being in Sleep mode for a period of time What to take to short meetings A fully charged battery runs the computer for about 2 5 hours If your meeting is shorter than that you probably do not need to take anything with you other than the computer What to bring to long meetings If your meeting lasts longer than 2 5 hours or if your battery is not fully charged you may want to take the AC adaptor with you to plug in your computer while 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 Sleep mode Press lt Fn gt lt F4 gt or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer To resume open the display if closed then press and release the power button 29 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
13. the system Users can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to hard drive CD or DVD Acer eRecovery consists of the following functions 1 Create backup 2 Restore from backup 3 Create factory default image CD 4 Re install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery password This chapter will guide you through each process Note This feature is only available on certain models For systems that do not have a built in optical disc burner plug in an external USB or IEEE 1394 compatible optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery for optical disc related tasks Create backup Users can create and save backup images to hard drive CD or DVD 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery window select Recovery settings and click Next 5 Inthe Recovery settings window select Backup snapshot image and click Next 6 Select the backup method a Use Backup to HDD to store the backup disc image on drive D b Backup to optical device to store the backup disc image on CD or DVD 7 After choosing the backup method click Next 43 Follow the instruction on screen to complete the process Restore from backup Users can restore backup previously created as stated in the Create backup section from hard drive CD or DVD 1 Boot to Windows
14. to enter the BIOS utility then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot Hard disc 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Hard disc 0 extended type error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center I O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard error or no keyboard connected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Memory size mismatch Press lt F2 gt during POST to enter the BIOS utility then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot 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 52 Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITW Your computer is backed by an International Travelers 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 Pl
15. to prepare the computer for the trip home e Check if you have removed all media 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 take with you Unless you already have some items at home take the following items with you e AC adaptor and power cord e The printed User s Guide Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work e Minimise the effects of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you e Ifyou need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry 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 30 Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at
16. NG VEDABNING SE IKKE IND STRALEN VARO LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSATEILYLLE VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNAD ALA TUIJOTA SATEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNESSTIRR IKKE INN STRALEN LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high precision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction 61 Macrovision copyright protection notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 819 098 4 907 093 5 315 448 and 6 516 132 Radio Device Regulatory Notice Note Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and or Bluetooth only General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use Depending on configurations this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices such as wireless LAN and or Bluet
17. PC Card 38 ejecting 38 inserting 38 ports 35 printer troubleshooting 50 problems 47 CD ROM 49 display 48 keyboard 49 printer 50 startup 47 Q questions setting location for modem use 50 S safety CD or DVD 60 FCC notice 53 general instructions 58 modem notices 55 scroll lock 13 security keylock 22 32 passwords 32 service when to call vi speakers hotkey 17 troubleshooting 48 status indicators 12 support information 52 T touchpad 20 hotkey 17 using 20 21 travel international flights 31 local trips 30 troubleshooting tips 50 U universal serial bus 37 V view front 4 left 4 rear 6 right 5 volume adjusting 23 W warranty International Traveler s Warran ty 52 Windows keys 15
18. TravelMate 3000 Series User s Guide Copyright 2005 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved TravelMate 3000 Series User s Guide Original Issue January 2005 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions 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 indicated 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 electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated TravelMate 3000 Series Notebook Computer Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase Acer and the Acer Logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc Other companies product names or trademarks are used herein for
19. ace 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 Please consult http global acer com 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 efficiently 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 You are required to provide the following information Name Address Telephone number Machine and model type Serial number Date of purchase 53 Regulations and safety notices Energy Star Guidelines Compliance As an Energy Star partner Acer Inc has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency 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 i
20. and you do not need to run this utility However if you encounter configuration problems you may need to run it To activate the BIOS utility press lt F2 gt during the POST while the notebook PC logo is being displayed 40 Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility activate the BIOS utility then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen Disc to disc recovery enable To enable disc to disc recovery hard disc recovery activate the BIOS utility then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the F5 F6 keys to set this value to Enabled Password To set a password on boot activate the BIOS utility then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen Find Password on boot and use the F5 F6 keys to enable this feature Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive 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 Important When you launch the DVD player for the first time the program asks you to enter 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 r
21. ay cause undesired operation The following local manufacturer importer is responsible for this declaration Product name Model number Machine type SKU number Name of responsible party Contact person Phone no Fax no Address of responsible party Notebook personal computer ZH1 TravelMate 3000 TravelMate 300xxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Acer America Corporation 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose CA 95134 U S A Mr Young Kim 408 922 2909 408 922 2606 66 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Name of manufacturer Beijing Acer Information Co Ltd Address of Huade Building No 18 ChuangYe Rd manufacturer ShangDi Zone HaiDian District Beijing PRCE marking Contact person Mr Easy Lai Tel 886 2 8691 3089 Fax 886 2 8691 3000 E mail easy_lai acer com tw Declares that product Notebook PC Trade name Acer Model number ZH1 Machine type TravelMate 3000 SKU number TravelMate 300xxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC directive 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive LVD 1999 5 EC Radio amp Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive R amp TTE The product specified above was tested conforming to the applicable Rules under the most accurate measurement standards possible and that all the necessary ste
22. brightness level might be too low Press lt Fn gt lt gt increase to adjust the brightness level e The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the display toggle hot key lt Fn gt lt F5 gt to toggle the display back to the computer e Ifthe Sleep indicator is lit the computer is in Sleep mode Press and release the power button to resume Image is not full screen Make sure the resolution is set to 1280 x 800 1280 x 768 This is the native resolution of your display 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 from 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 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 16 for more detail e If headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the line out port on the computer the interna
23. drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available 23 Audio The computer comes with Intel high definition audio and dual stereo speakers Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is easy See Hot keys on page 16 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume Using system utilities Acer eManager Acer eManager is an innovative software package designed for frequently used functions Press the Acer Empowering Key and the Acer eManager user interface appears It has four main features Acer eSetting Acer ePresentation Acer ePowerManagement and Acer eRecovery Acer eManager x Acer eSetting Acer ePresentation Acer ePowerManagement To locate the Acer Empowering Key s e see Launch keys on page 19 Acer eSetting ee makes managing system settings and security easy al Acer ePresentation d simplifies resolution settings when connecting to a projector Acer ePowerManagement allows power on demand intelligence for optimized battery life Acer eRecovery F gt creates backups and recovers system configurations reliably 25 Acer GridVista dual display compatible Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen To access this function please go to Start All Programs and click on Ace
24. e object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available 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 enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility See BIOS utility on page 39 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 Important Do not forget your Supervisor Password If you forget your password please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center 33 Entering passwords When a password is set a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen e When the Supervisor Password is set a prompt appears when you press lt F2 gt to enter the BIOS utility at boot up e Type the Supervisor Password and press lt Enter gt to access the BIOS utility If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press lt Enter
25. efer to www microsoft com typography faq faqi2 htm for more information Launch keys The four launch keys are located above the keyboard on the left hand side They are designated as the mail button the Web browser the Acer Empowering Key and a user programmable button Press the Acer Empowering Key to run Acer eManager Please see Acer eManager on page 24 The mail and Web browser are default for Email and Internet programs but can be reset by users To set the Web browser mail and programmable keys run the Acer Launch Manager See Launch Manager on page 26 Email Email application Web browser Internet browser e Acer eManager application P User programmable 20 Touchpad 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 Touchpad basics The following items teach you how to use the touchpad e Move your finger across the touchpad 2 to move the cursor e Press the left 1 and right 4 buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button e Use the 4 way scroll 3 center button to scroll up or down and move le
26. egion code set will remain permanent Recovering your hard disc does not reset the number of times the region code has been set Refer to the table below for DVD movie region code information 41 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds 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 drive Please refer to the online help for more information 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 floppy drive hard disc 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 the advanced configuration and power interface ACPI which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Windows handles all power saving chores for your computer 42 Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery is a tool to quickly backup and restore
27. 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 Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord TBR 21 This equipment has been approved Council Decision 98 482 EC TBR 21 for single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However 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 56 List of Applicable Countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden United Kingdom Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Hungary Czech Republic Slovak Republic Slovenia Cyprus and Malta Usage allowed in the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein
28. ft or right a page This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications 21 Execute Click twice Tap twice quickly at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and Tap twice at the hold then same speed as use finger double clicking to drag the a mouse cursor on button hold the finger to the touchpad touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor Access Click context menu once Scroll Click and hold the up 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 movement hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness 22 Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray To eject the tray of an external IEEE 1394 compatible optical drive press the eject button on the external drive PC must be powered on When the power is off you can eject the drive tray using the emergency eject hole Insert a straightened paperclip into the hole to perform an eject Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the right hand side of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible computer security lock Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked
29. home you may want to purchase a second AC adaptor for use at home With a second AC adaptor you can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home 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 computer 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 carrying it into the gate area What to take with you Take the following items with you e AC adaptor e Spare fully charged battery pack 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 If 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 discs to hand held metal detectors 31 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
30. identification 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 Your guides To help you use your TravelMate we have designed a set of guides Just starters First off the Just for starters poster helps you get started with setting up your computer The printed User s Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive please refer to the AcerSystem User s Guide This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities data recovery expansion options and troubleshooting In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook It is available in Portable Document Format PDF and comes preloaded on your notebook Follow these steps to access it 1 Click on Start All Programs AcerSystem 2 Click on AcerSystem User s Guide Note Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer clicking on AcerSystem 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 and Support menu Basic care and tips for
31. l Manager ey E Internet Browser cc teenager e ecer eManager eManeger exe Launch Manager Launch Manager 27 Moving around with your notebook PC 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 Save your work in progress Remove any media floppy discs or compact discs from the drive s Shut down the computer 1 2 3 4 Close the display cover 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adaptor 6 Disconnect the keyboard pointing device printer external monitor and other external devices 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one 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 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 press and release the power button If you are taking the computer to a client s office or a different building you may choose to shut down the computer Click on Start Turn Off Computer then click on Turn Off Windows XP or 28 you can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing
32. l speakers automatically turn off 49 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 1 The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB 2 0 port on 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 metre apart e Make sure there is a clear path between the two infrared ports Nothing should be blocking the ports e Make 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 lt F2 gt to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared port is enabled e Make sure both devices are IrDA compliant 50 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 or a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer want to set up my location to use
33. mpt radio communication devices RSS 210 a Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device b Operation in 2 4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing c Operation in 5 GHz band The device for the band 5150 5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users meaning they have priority of 5250 5350 MHz and 5650 5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and or damage to LELAN Licence Exempt Local Area Network devices Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS 102 The notebook PC series employs low gain integral antennas that do not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s website at www hc sc gc ca rpb 65 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device 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 m
34. n 17 Fn F7 Touchpad Turns the internal touchpad on and off gt toggle Fn F8 Speaker Turns the speakers on and off yt toggle Fn mf Volume up Increases the speaker volume Fn v Volume Decreases the speaker volume a down Fn gt s4 Brightness Increases the screen brightness Q up Fn lt Brightness Decreases the screen brightness down 18 The Euro symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United States International United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard 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 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 4 Verify that the keyboard layout used for 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 the Euro symbol on your number five key 2 Open a text editor or word processor 3 Hold lt Alt Gr gt and press the Euro symbol Note Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please r
35. n dual band tri mode 802 11a b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology Wireless PAN manufacturing option integrated Bluetooth Audio Audio system with built in speakers and microphone Intel high definition audio support Sound Blaster Pro and MS Sound compatible S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface support for digital speakers Keyboard and pointing device 84 85 key Windows keyboard with 12 function and embedded numeric keypad Built in touchpad with buttons and 4 way integrated scroll key 12 function keys 4 cursor keys 2 Windows keys hotkey controls Four easy launch buttons Email Internet browser Acer Empowering Key and one user programmable button Two front access buttons WLAN LED button and Bluetooth LED button 10 I O ports e Three USB 2 0 ports e One Type II PC Card slot e One IEEE 1394 port e One RJ 11 modem port e One RJ 45 Ethernet port e One DC in jack for AC adaptor e One 124 pin Acer ezDock connector for selected models e One monitor VGA port e One headphones speaker line out jack with S PDIF support e One microphone line in jack e One Infrared FIR port e 4 in 1 MS MS PRO MMC SD card reader Weight e 1 40 kg 3 08 Ibs with 3 cell Li ion battery pack e 1 55 kg 3 41 Ibs with 6 cell Li ion battery pack Dimensions 210 W x 297 5 D x 25 32 5 H mm Environment e Temperature e Operating 5 C 35 C Non operating
36. ndled properly Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire Keep them away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly To avoid hazard of unexpected electrical shock use the AC adaptor only when the wall socket is properly grounded 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 7 A 125 V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 15 feet 4 6 metres Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before serving or disassembling this equipment Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 60 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 ADVARSEL LASERSTRALI
37. ns of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing Use of pulse dialing when this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment may give rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also cause a false answer condition Should such problems occur the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service This equipment may not provide for the effective hand over of a call to another device connected to the same line Under power failure conditions this appliance may not operate Please ensure that a separate telephone not dependent on local power is available for emergency use 58 7 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that calls are answered between 3 and 30 seconds of receipt of ringing 8 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom s 111 Emergency Service Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Save them for fut
38. nstructions 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver e Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 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 54 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 Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1
39. o the language version you want Press lt Enter gt to confirm your selection 4 The operating system and language you choose now will be the only option for future recovery operations 5 The system will install the operating system and language you choose 46 Restore without a Recovery CD This recovery process helps you restore the C drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook Follow the steps below to rebuild your C drive Your C drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased It is important to back up all data files before you use this option Before performing a restore operation please check the BIOS settings 1 Check to see if Acer disc to disc recovery is enabled or not 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled 3 Exit the BIOS setup utility and save changes The system will reboot Note To activate BIOS setup utility press lt F2 gt during POST 1 Restart the system 2 While the Acer logo is showing press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt at the same time to enter the recovery process 3 The message The system has password protection Please enter 000000 is displayed 4 Enter six zeros and continue The Acer Recovery main page appears 6 Use the arrow keys to scroll through the items operating system versions and press lt Enter gt to select Important This feature occupies 2 3 GB in a hidden partition on your hard drive
40. oduct through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 59 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 a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d 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 controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition e Ifthe product has been dropped or the case has been damaged f Ifthe product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service The notebook PC series uses lithium batteries Replace the battery with the same type as the product s battery we recommend in the product specification list Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Warning Batteries may explode if not ha
41. ooth modules Below information is for products with such devices 62 European Union EU This device complies with the essential requirements of the European Council Directives listed below 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive EN 60950 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000 3 2 3 99 5 EC Radio amp Telecommunications Terminal Equipment R amp TTE Directive Art 3 1a EN 60950 Art 3 1b EN 301 489 1 17 Art 3 2 EN 300 328 2 Art 3 2 EN 301 893 applies to 5 GHz only C for 5 GHzdevice List of Applicable Countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden United Kingdom Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Hungary Czech Republic Slovak Republic Slovenia Cyprus and Malta Usage allowed in the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information please contact local office in the country of use The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the notebook PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal opera
42. ps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will continue to comply with the requirements Casy Lai 2005 01 06 Easy Lai Director Date Qualification Center Product Assurance A AC adapter caring for v audio 23 adjusting the volume 23 troubleshooting 48 B battery pack caring for v BIOS utility 39 brightness hotkeys 17 C caps lock 13 on indicator 12 care AC adapter v battery pack v computer iv CD ROM ejecting 22 ejecting manually 49 troubleshooting 49 cleaning computer v computer bringing to meetings 28 caring for iv cleaning v disconnecting 27 features 1 8 25 indicators 12 keyboards 13 moving around 27 onindicator 12 security 32 setting up ahome office 30 taking home 29 traveling internationally 31 traveling on local trips 30 turning off iv connections network 36 D display 67 troubleshooting 48 DVD 40 DVD movies playing 40 E error messages 51 Euro 18 F FAQ See frequently asked questions frequently asked questions 47 front view 3 H Hibernation mode hotkey 16 hotkeys 16 l indicator lights 12 infrared 36 ITW See warranty K keyboard 13 embedded numeric keypad 14 hotkeys 16 lock keys 13 troubleshooting 49 Windows keys 15 L LEDs 12 left view 3 M memory installing 39 messages error 51 modem 35 N network 36 num lock 13 on indicator 12 numeric keypad num lock 14 68 P password 32 types 32
43. r GridVista You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below IES He 3 2 4 Double Vertical Triple Major at left Triple Major at right or Quad Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned independently GridVista is simple to set up 1 Run GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well organized desktop Normal Grid Configuration gt Double Vertical HJTriple Primary at Right Quad Sees home 26 To enable the dual monitor feature of your notebook First ensure the secondary monitor is connected Then select Start Control Panel Display and click on Settings Select the secondary monitor 2 icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor Finally Apply the new settings and then click OK to complete the process Note Please ensure the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the launch key located above the keyboard See Launch keys on page 19 for the location of the launch keys You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launch Manager to start the application 43 Launch Manager E Mai
44. sol cleaners vi If any of the following occurs e The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged e The computer does not operate normally Please refer to Frequently asked questions on page 47 of the AcerSystem User s Guide 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 Operation conditions This device 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 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user s manual of each RF option device An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications Also any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing For more information about our products services and support information please visit our website http global acer com First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning yo
45. t 5 In the Recovery settings window select Reinstall applications drivers and click Next 6 Select the desired driver application and follow the instructions on screen to re install At first launch Acer eRecovery prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up the software content window Change password Acer eRecovery and Acer disc to disc recovery are protected by a password that can be changed by the user Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery window select Recovery settings and click Next 5 In the Recovery settings window select Password Change Acer eRecovery password and click Next 6 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process Note If the system crashes and will not boot to Windows you can run Acer disc to disc recovery to restore the factory default image under DOS mode 45 Acer disc to disc recovery Note This feature is only available on certain models Multilingual operating system installation Follow the instructions to choose the operating system and language you prefer when you first power on the system 1 Turn on the system 2 Acer s multilingual operating system selection menu will pop up automatically 3 Use the arrow keys to scroll t
46. the internal modem To properly use your communication 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 Note Please note on first booting your notebook that you can skip the Internet Connection setup as it is not necessary to affect the installation of your overall Operating System After the Operating System is setup you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup 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 below If the problem cannot be resolved contact your dealer See Requesting service on page 52 Error messages 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 Disc boot failure Insert a system bootable disc into the floppy drive A then press lt Enter gt to reboot Equipment configuration error Press lt F2 gt during POST
47. tion is minimized as follows 63 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user s manual of each RF option device Caution To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements a separation distance of at least 20 cm 8 inches must be maintained between the antenna for the integrated Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card built in to the screen section and all persons Auxiliary H i Main Note Acer Wireless Mini PCI Adaptor implements a transmission diversity function The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas One of the antennas is selected automatically or manually by users to ensure good quality radiocommunication 2 This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5 15 to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems 3 High power radar are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device 4 An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications Also any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty 64 Canada Low power license exe
48. tor LCD projector based network 3 RJ 11 modem jack Connects to a phone line 4 Two USB 2 0 ports Connects to Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 2 Network jack 2 Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 gt 5 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool Right view 1 PC Card slot 0 Connects to one Type II CardBus PC Card 2 4 in 1 card reader Accepts MS MS PRO MMC and SD card 2 INM S lt gt pro Note Only one card can operate at any gt a given time 3 PC Card slot Ejects the PC Card from the slot eject button 4 One USB 2 0 port Connect to Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 lt gt devices e g USB mouse USB camera 5 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool Connects to a Kensington compatible 7 Security keylock fa computer security lock Rear view 1 Power jack Connects to an AC adaptor 2 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 3 124 pin Acer a Connects to Acer ezDock ezDock connector 2 Bottom view 1 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place 3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory 6 Ba
49. traveling What to bring with you Bring the following items with you e AC adaptor e Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling e Spare fully charged battery packs 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 Travelers Warranty passport Special considerations 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 adaptor 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 32 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 and passwords Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the right hand side of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible computer security lock Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovabl
50. ts Note Refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions Inserting a PC Card Insert the card into the slot and make the proper connections e g network cable if necessary See your card manual for details i ee A 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 3 Press the slot eject button to pop out the eject button then press it again to eject the card 39 Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory 1 Turn off the computer unplug the AC adaptor if connected and remove the battery pack Then turn the computer over to access its base 2 Remove the screws from the memory cover then lift up and remove the memory cover 3 a Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot then b gently press it down until it clicks into place 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw 5 Reinstall the battery pack and reconnect the AC adaptor 6 Turn on the computer The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS Your computer is already properly configured and optimized
51. ttery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack Specifications Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Home Professional Service Pack 2 Edition Microprocessor e Intel Pentium M processor 730 740 750 760 770 with Intel Centrino mobile technology at 1 6 1 73 1 86 2 0 2 13 GHz Memory e 256 512 MB of DDR2 533 SDRAM standard upgradeable to 2 GB with dual soDIMM modules Data storage e One 40 60 80 GB ATA 100 hard disc drive e One external IEEE 1394 optical drive DVD Dual or DVD CD RW combo e 4 in 1 card reader supports Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Multimedia Card MMC and Secure Digital SD cards Display and video 12 1 WXGA color TFT LCD 1280 x 800 or 12 1 WXGA Acer CrystalBrite color TFT LCD 1280 x 768 pixel resolution 16 7 million colors e Intel 915GM integrated 3D graphics with 128 MB of video memory supporting Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 and Microsoft DirectX 9 0 e Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support e DualView support e MPEG 2 DVD hardware assisted capability Connectivity LAN 10 100 1000 Mbps gigabit Ethernet connection Modem 56K ITU V 92 modem with PTT approval Wireless LAN manufacturing option e Integrated Intel PRO Wireless 2200BG network connection dual band 802 11b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology e Integrated Intel PRO Wireless 2915ABG network connectio
52. twork feature The built in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet based network To use the network feature connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack on the left hand side of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network aa aa 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 mobile phones and infrared printers The infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to 4 Mbps at a distance of up to one metre a W E A v 37 Universal Serial Bus The USB 2 0 port is a high speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources IEEE 1394 port The computer s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported devices like a DVD CD RW combo or DVD Dual drive 38 PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC 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 bi
53. ur computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adaptor Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing A TravelMate tour Front view Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Specifications Indicators Using the keyboard Lock keys Embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Hot keys The Euro symbol Launch keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volume Using system utilities Acer eManager Acer GridVista dual display compatible Launch Manager Moving around with your notebook PC Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computer What to take to short meetings What to bring to long meetings Taking the computer home Preparing the computer What to take with you Special considerations ONauBW lt lt lt NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN PP PRP eee WOMOWOUMOWONNNNODUBPBWWNNTDTTOWADADAUNBRWWHN Contents Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer Preparing the computer What to take with you Special considerations Traveling internationally with the computer Preparing the computer What to bring with you Special considerations Securing your computer Using a computer security lock Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Expanding through options Connectivity options Fax Data modem Built in network feature Fast Infrared Universal Serial Bus IEEE 1394 port PC
54. ure reference 1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 3 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 5 Slots and openings 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 6 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 7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord 8 Ifan 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 9 Never push objects of any kind into this pr
55. use the computer 5 Click buttons left The left and right buttons function like the left center and right and right mouse buttons the center button serves as a 4 way scroll button 6 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 7 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 8 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer 9 Power button Turns the computer on and off Closed front view 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output 2 Bluetooth Press to enable disable Bluetooth communication function Lights to indicate the status of button indicator Bluetooth communications manufacturing option 3 Wireless Press to enable disable Wireless communication G function Lights to indicate the status of button indicator wireless LAN communications manufacturing option 4 Power indicator i Lights when the computer is on 5 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged 6 Headphones Connects to audio line out devices speaker K e g speakers headphones line out jack 7 Microphone gt Accepts audio line in devices e g ERD Ng audio CD player stereo walkman line in jack L 8 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared printer and IR aware computer Left view fem Deepon OOO 1 External display port Connects to a display device e g external moni
56. using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on the computer simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the launch keys See Front view on page 1 for the location of the power button To turn the power off do any of the following e Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start Turn Off Computer then click on Turn Off e Use the power button Note You can also use the power button to perform power management functions See Moving around on page 27 of the AcerSystem User s Guide 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 lt Fn gt lt F4 gt See Moving around on page 27 of the AcerSystem User s Guide Note If you cannot power off the computer normally press and hold the power button 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 Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight Do not place it near sources of heat such as a radiator 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 Do not spill water or any liquid on the
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