Acer 2100 Laptop User Manual
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1. 59 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 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 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 devi2. CD or DVD 65 FCC notice 59 general instructions 62 modem notices 60 scroll lock 12 security keylock 29 service when to call vi speakers hotkey 16 troubleshooting 46 specifications 52 Standby mode hotkey 15 status indicator 11 status indicators 11 storage 21 CD DVD or DVD CD RW Combo drive 21 hard disk 21 support information 49 T touchpad 19 hotkey 16 using 19 20 travel international flights 27 local trips 27 troubleshooting 44 U universal serial bus 34 utility BIOS Setup 40 V view front 5 left 5 rear 7 right 6 W warranty International Traveler s Warranty 49 Windows keys 14
3. each one pressed 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 Ifthe Sleep indicator is lit the computer is in Sleep mode Press any key or tap on the touchpad to resume 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 gt to increase 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 46 3 Troubleshooting my computer Image is not full screen Make sure that the resolution is set to 1024x768 This is the native resolution of your 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 appr
4. Click on Help and Support for more information w Notebook Manager System Information Settings Help Exit System Information Boot Options Display system P hardware information Smart Card 40 2 Customizing my computer Launch Manager There are six Launch Keys located above the keyboard The Wireless and Bluetooth buttons are not programmable Launch Manager only allows you to set the other four Launch Keys See Launch keys on page 18 for more information Launch Manager Wireless Device aj Boot status Iways Off Add Delete WWW CAProgram Files Intemet Explorer iewplore v Add Delete Launch Manager C Program Files Launch Manager in exe v Add Delete Launch Manager C Program Files Launch Manager in exe Add Delete You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launch Manager to start the application BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s Basic Input Output System BIOS Your computer is already properly configured and optimized 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 F2 during the Power On Self Test POST while the TravelMate logo is being displayed 41 D to D Recovery Disc to Disc Note This feature is only available on certain models Multilingual operating system ins
5. computer has four ports available 35 PC Card slot There are one Type III or two Type II CardBus PC Card slots found on the left side of the computer The slots accept 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 CardBus improves on the 16 bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits Note Refer to your card manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions Inserting a PC Card Insert the card into the lower slot and make the proper connections e g network cable if necessary See your card manual for details 36 2 Customizing my computer Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card 1 Exit the application using the card 2 Left click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar and click on the PC Card item Click OK to confirm 3 Press the slot eject button 1 to pop out the eject button then press it again to eject the card 2 37 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
6. 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 29 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 lock and passwords Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the right panel of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible computer security lock haj 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 Setting a password Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access When set no one can access the computer without entering the correct password There are three types of passwords you can set 1 Supervisor Password secures your computer against unauthorized entry to and use of the BIOS Utility 2 User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use 3 Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk Important Do not forget your Setup and Hard Disk passwords If you forget your passwords please get in touch with your dealer or an au
7. 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 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 10 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 11 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 Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water 65 d Ifthe 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 qua
8. 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 50 3 Troubleshooting my computer Appendix A Specifications This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer 53 Microprocessor e Intel Pentium 4 processors 2 8 GHz and above e Intel Celeron processors 2 6 GHz and above Memory e 256 512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard upgradeable to 2048 MB with dual soDIMM modules e 512 KB flash ROM BIOS Data storage e One 30 GB and above E IDE hard disk 2 5 9 5mm UltraDMA 100 e One internal optical drive Display and video e 15 4 Thin Film Transistor TFT displaying at 1280x800 WXGA resolution e ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9000 IGP chipset shared with 64 MB of system memory as video RAM e Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support e DualView support e Automatic LCD dim feature that automatically deciding the best settings for your display and conserves power Connectivity e Integrated 10 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection e Built in 56K bps fax data modem e Four Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports e
9. to bring to long meetings If your meeting lasts longer than two 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 Sleep mode Press Fn F4 or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer Then tap any key or open the display to resume 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 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 26 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 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 Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work e Minimize the effect of temperature changes by keeping
10. AC adapter 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 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 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 28 1 Getting to know your TravelMate What to bring with you Bring the following items with you e AC adapter 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 Traveler s 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 adapter power cord specifications are compatible If not purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage Do
11. Connects to audio line out devices e g Headphone jack speakers headphones id 9 Line in Mic in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman h Bottom view 1 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 2 Battery release Unlatches the battery to remove the battery latch pack 3 Memory Houses the computer s main memory compartment Features Below is a brief summary of the computer s many features Performance Intel Pentium 4 processors 2 8 GHz and above Intel Celeron processors 2 6 GHz and above 256 512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard upgradeable to 2048 MB with dual soDIMM modules 30 GB and above high capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk Advanced Configuration Power Interface ACPI power management system Display The 15 4 WXGA 1280x800 resolution TFT LCD panel providing a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease of use ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9000 IGP chipset shared with 64 MB of system memory as video RAM 3D graphics support Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support Automatic LCD dim feature that automatically deciding the best settings for your display and conserves power DualView support Multimedia High speed drive DVD ROM DVD CD RW Combo DVD Dual or DVD Super Multi MS DirectSound compatible Built in dual speakers 10 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Connectivity e Integrated 10 100 Mbps F
12. ENTION 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 66 Appendix B Regulation amp safety notices PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE ADVERTENCIA RADIACION LASER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING 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 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 Revers
13. InviLink 802 11b g Wireless LAN manufacturing option e Bluetooth manufacturing option Audio e Two built in stereo speakers e MS DirectSound compatible e Audio ports for line out line in devices 54 Appendix A Specifications Keyboard and pointing device e 84 85 88 key Windows keyboard e Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function I O ports e One Type III or two type II PC Card slots e One RJ 11 phone jack V 92 56Kbps modem e One RJ 45 network jack Ethernet 10 100 Base T e One DC in jack AC adapter e One parallel port ECP EPP compliant e One external monitor port e One line out jack 3 5mm minijack e One line in jack 3 5mm minijack e One Infrared FIR port e Four USB 2 0 ports Weight and dimensions e 15 4 display model 3 6 kg 7 9 Ibs 361 W x 292 5 D x 47 3 H mm Environment e Temperature Operating 5 C 35 C Non operating 20 C 65 C e Humidity non condensing Operating 20 80 RH Non operating 20 80 RH 55 System e Microsoft Windows XP Home Pro e ACPI 1 0b support e DMI 2 0 compliant Power e 8 cell Li ion battery pack e 135W AC adapter 19V Options e 256MB 512MB 1GB memory upgrade module e Additional 135W AC adapter e Addition Li ion battery pack 56 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Regulation amp safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer
14. Taiwan R O C Tel 886 2 2696 1234 Fax 886 2 2696 3535 www acer com Declaration of Conformity for CE marking Acer Inc 8F 88 Sec 1 Hsin Tai Wu Rd Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221 Taiwan R O C Contact Person Mr Easy Lai Tel 886 2 8691 3089 Fax 886 2 8691 3000 E mail easy_lai acer com tw Hereby declare that Product Notebook PC Trade Name Acer Model Number MS2154W Machine Type TravelMate 2100 TravelMate 2600 SKU Number TravelMate 210xxx TravelMate 260xxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives Reference No Title 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 steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will continue to comply with the requirements 2004 3 5 Easy Lai Director Date Qualification Center Product Assurance Acer Inc Index A AC adapter caring for v audio 23 troubleshooting 46 B battery pack caring for v charging indicator 11 BIOS Utility 40 BIOS utility 40 brightness hotkeys 16 C caps lock 12 on indicator 11 care AC adapter v batte
15. 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 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 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 4 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 5 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom s 111 Emergency Service 63 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 a
16. TravelMate 2100 2600 Series User s Guide Copyright 2004 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved TravelMate 2100 2600 Series User s Guide Original Issue July 2004 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 2100 2600 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 her
17. ast Ethernet connection e Built in 56Kbps fax data modem e Four Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports e InviLink 802 11b g Wireless LAN manufacturing option e Bluetooth manufacturing option Human centric design and ergonomics e Rugged yet extremely portable design e Stylish appearance e Full size keyboard with four programmable launch keys e Comfortable palm rest area with well positioned touchpad Expansion e One Tpye III or two Type II CardBus PC Card slots e Upgradeable memory modules Indicators The computer has seven easy to read status icons below the display screen Wireless Lights when the Wireless LAN capability is G communications enabled 0 Power Lights when the computer is on z Sleep Lights when the computer enters Standby Z mode and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode Media activity Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is 7 active Battery charge Lights when the battery is being charged A Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated A Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is activated 12 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Using the keyboard The keyboard has full sized keys and an embedded keypad separate cursor keys two Windows keys and twelve function keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off Fit F12 Numuk ff Serik Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters t
18. ccepted 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 conditions 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 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent
19. ces 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 60 Appendix B Regulation amp safety notices 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 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 TravelMate series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Please visit www acer com about certificates nb for complete documents Modem notices Notice for USA 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 Registratio
20. d on press the drive eject button then pull out the tray When the power is off you can eject the drive tray using the emergency eject hole See page 46 22 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 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 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 later in this section for DVD movie region code information 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 South Korea 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 23 Audio The computer comes with 16 bit high fidelity AC 97 stereo audio The built in dual ster
21. e computer does not operate normally Please refer to Troubleshooting my computer on page 43 First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer 1 Getting to know your TravelMate A TravelMate tour Front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features Indicators Using the keyboard Lock keys Embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Hot keys The Euro symbol Launch keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Storage Hard disk Optical drive Audio 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 iii iii iv Contents 2 Customizing my computer Expanding through options Connectivity options Upgrade options Using system utilities Notebook Manager Launch Manager BIOS Utility D to D Recovery Disc to Disc Multilingual operating system installation Restore without a Recovery CD Setup password and exit 3 Troubleshooting my computer Frequently asked questions Requesting service International Traveler s Warranty ITW Before you call Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Regulation amp safety notices Index 31 33 33 37 39 39 40 40 41 41 41 42 43 45 49 49 49 51 57 71 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Your TravelMate computer combines high performance versatility
22. e engineering or disassembly is prohibited Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 4 819 098 4 907 093 and 6 516 132 licensed for limited viewing uses only Radio Device Regulatory Notice Note Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and or Bluetooth only 67 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 Bluetooth modules Below information is for products with such devices 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 C for 2 4 GHz device Note The applicable number varies according to the different Notified Body ID No applied to the wireless module installed in this product These numbers are subject to change without notice List of Applicable Countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg t
23. ein for 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 We hope you will be happy with your TravelMate as much as we enjoyed making it for you Your guides To help you use your TravelMate we have designed a set of guides Just 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 Portable Document Format PDF Follow these steps 1 Click on Start All Programs AcerSystem 2 Click on AcerSystem User s guide Note Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader installed If 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 and Support menu Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on the computer simply press and release the power switch below the LCD screen beside
24. eo speakers are easy to access e There are audio ports on the rear panel of the computer See Rear view on page 7 for more information on external audio devices 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 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 24 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Moving around with your TravelMate This section gives you tips and hints on things 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 or compact disc from the drive s Shut down the operating system Turn off the computer Close the display cover Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter N MO wm A W NY Disconnect the keyboard pointing device print
25. er external monitor and other external devices 8 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 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 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 Turn Off Computer 2 Click on Turn Off 25 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 and press and release the power switch If the power indicator is off the computer has entered Hibernation mode and turned off Press and release the power switch to turn the computer back on Note that the computer may enter Hibernation mode after a period of time it is in Sleep mode Turn the power on to wake up the computer from Hibernation mode What to bring to short meetings A fully charged battery runs the computer for about two hours under most circumstances If your meeting is shorter than that you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than the computer What
26. g kit Remember to follow the instructions included with the kit e Ifthe problem does not lie with the disc your CD or DVD drive may be dirty Clean it using a drive cleaning kit Follow the instructions included with the kit The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to the USB connector on the computer s rear 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 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 F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the infrared port is enabled e MakesurebothdevicesarelrDA compliant 48 3 Troubleshooting my computer 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 Depending on your connection USB or parallel make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the appropriate port on your computer and the corresponding port on the printer e During POST press F2 to access the BIOS Ut
27. he 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 68 Appendix B Regulation amp safety notices 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 TravelMate series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user s guide of each RF option device 2 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 Canada Low power license exempt radiocommunication 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 unde
28. ility and verify that the parallel port is enabled if you use a parallel printer want to set up my location to use the internal modem To properly use your communications software you need to set up your location 1 Click on Start Control Panel 2 Double click on Phone and Modem Options 3 Click on the Dialing Rules tab and begin setting up your location Refer to Windows Help and Support 49 Requesting 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 Please consult http Awww acersupport 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
29. lified technician to restore the product to normal condition e Ifthe product has been dropped or the case has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service 12 The TravelMate series uses the lithium battery 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 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 15 Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before serving or disassembling this equipment 16 Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 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 LASERATT
30. n 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 61 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 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 termina
31. nd off Fn F8 dji Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fn mf Volume up Increases the sound volume Fn 4 m Volume down Decreases the sound volume Fn re Brightness up Increases the screen A brightness Fn 6 Brightness down Decreases the screen ow brightness Fn Pg Up Pg Up Home Functions as the Home key Home Fn Pg Dn Pg Dn End Functions as the End key End Alt Gr Euro Types the Euro symbol Euro The Euro 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 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 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 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 the 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 http Awww microsoft com t
32. 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 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom s 111 Emergency Service 64 Appendix B Regulation amp safety notices Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Save them for future 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
33. opriate 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 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 e If headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the line out port on the computer s right panel the internal speakers automatically turn off want to eject the CD or DVD tray without turning on the power cannot eject the CD or DVD 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 eT T 47 The CD or DVD drive cannot access a disc Check the following e Make sure the disc is supported by the drive If your computer has a CD ROM drive it can read CDs but cannot read DVDs If your computer has a DVD drive it can read DVDs in addition to CDs e When placing the CD or DVD in the drive tray make sure it is secure in the spindle on the drive tray e Make sure the CD or DVD is free from scratches or smudges If the CD or DVD is dirty clean it using a disc cleanin
34. 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 view 1 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output 4 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 2 Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that turn on and off to show the status of the computer its functions and components 3 Power button Turns on the computer power 4 Launch Keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs See Launch keys on page 18 for more details 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 6 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left center and right left and right mouse buttons the center button serves as a 4 way scroll button 7 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 8 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer 9 Ventilation slot Enables the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Left view 1 PC Card slots i Connects to one Type III or two Type II CardBus PC Card s 2 Eject buttons Eject the PC Cards from the slots 3 Optical drive Internal o
35. ptical drive accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type 4 Infrared port a Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared printer IR aware computer 5 LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active 6 Eject button Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive 7 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off See page 46 for more details 8 Speaker Delivers stereo audio output 6 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Right view 1 Speaker Delivers stereo audio output 2 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock 3 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Rear view Power jack Connects to an AC adapter e ee Parallel port Connects to a parallel device e g parallel printer Ventilation slot Enables the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use External display port o Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector and displays up to 16M colors at 1024x768 resolution Four USB 2 0 ports a Connect to Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 based D network 2 8 Modem jack Connects to a phone line L 8 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 8 Speaker Line Out
36. ry pack v computer iv cD troubleshooting 47 CD ROM ejecting 21 ejecting manually 46 troubleshooting 46 cleaning computer v computer bringing to meetings 25 caring for iv cleaning v disconnecting 24 features 3 9 indicators 11 keyboards 12 moving around 24 onindicator 11 performance 9 security 29 setting up ahome office 26 taking home 25 traveling internationally 27 71 traveling on local trips 27 troubleshooting 44 turning off iv D display hotkeys 16 troubleshooting 45 46 DVD 22 troubleshooting 47 DVD movies playing 22 E Ethernet 34 Euro 16 17 F FAQ See frequently asked questions frequently asked questions 45 front view 3 H hard disk 21 Hibernation mode hotkey 15 hotkeys 15 indicator lights 11 ITW See warranty K keyboard 12 embedded numeric keypad 13 hotkeys 15 lock keys 12 troubleshooting 47 Windows keys 14 L LEDs 11 M media access onindicator 11 memory installing 38 upgrading 37 modem 33 72 N network 34 Notebook Manager 39 hotkey 15 notice DVD copyright protection 66 num lock 12 on indicator 11 numeric keypad embedded 13 num lock 13 O optical drive 21 options memory upgrade 37 P PC Card 35 ejecting 36 inserting 35 ports 33 Power On Self Test POST 40 printer troubleshooting 48 problems 45 cD 47 CD ROM 46 display 45 46 DVD 47 keyboard 47 printer 48 startup 45 troubleshooting 44 Q questions setting location for modem use 48 S safety
37. s The message The system has password protection Please enter 000000 is displayed Enter six Os and continue Acer Self Configuration Preload window appears Use the arrow keys to scroll through the items operating system versions and press Enter to select Setup password and exit Press F3 to setup password or press F5 to exit the system recovery process when Acer Self Configuration Preload window appears If F3 is pressed the next screen shows Please enter new password enter one to eight alphanumeric characters You will be asked to reenter your password for confirmation before continuing The screen will display Password has been created Press any key to reboot hit any key to reboot your system If F5 is pressed the recovery process will be terminated and the system will reboot and start normally Important This feature occupies 2 GB in a hidden partition on your hard drive 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 45 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
38. sired 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 installed outdoors is subject to licensing Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS 102 The TravelMate 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 Web site at www hc sc gc ca rpb 69 Federal Communications Commission 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 may cause undesired operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product Notebook Personal Computer Model Number MS2154W Machine Type TravelMate 2100 TravelMate 2600 SKU Number TravelMate 210xxx TravelMate 260xxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose CA 95134 U S A Contact Person Mr Young Kim Phone No 408 922 2909 Fax No 408 922 2606 70 Appendix B Regulation amp safety notices acer Acer Incorporated 8F 88 Sec 1 Hsin Tai Wu Rd Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221
39. t buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results e Use the 4 way scroll 2 button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications 20 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Execute Click twice Tap twice at the quickly 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 to double clicking a drag the mouse button then cursor on the hold finger to the touchpad touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor Access Click context once menu 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 movements Hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness 21 Storage This computer supplies you with the following media storage Hard disk The high capacity hard disk is the answer to your storage needs This is where your data files and applications are stored Optical drive Your computer comes equipped with an optical drive which may be one of the following e DVD ROM e DVD CD RW Combo e DVD Dual e DVD Super Multi Ejecting the DVD tray To eject the DVD tray when the computer is turne
40. tallation Follow the instructions to choose the operating system and language you use when you first power on the system 1 Turn on the system 2 Acer multilingual operating system selection menu will pop up automatically 3 Use the arrow keys to scroll to the language version you want Press Enter 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 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 a Check to see if Hard Disk Recovery function is enabled or not b Make sure the Hard Disk Recovery setting in Advanced is Enabled c 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 The instruction Press lt F2 gt to Enter BIOS is shown at the bottom of the screen during POST 42 2 Customizing my computer 3 Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt at the same time to enter the recovery proces
41. 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 If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time you might also want to add an external keyboard monitor or mouse 27 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 bringing it into the gate area What to bring with you Bring the following items with you e
42. the Launch keys See Front 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 Click on Start Turn Off Computer then click on Turn Off e Use the power switch Note You can also use the power switch to perform power management functions See Power management on page 23 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 Power management on page 23 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 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 Never place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer Do not slam
43. the computer display when you close it Never place the computer on uneven surfaces Taking care of your AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter Do not connect the adapter to any other device 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 When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug 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 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 Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if at all possible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 2 3 Power off the computer and remove the battery pack Disconnect the AC adapter Use a soft cloth moistened with water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners vi If any of the following occurs e The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged e Liquid has been spilled into the product e Th
44. thorized service center You can set the passwords using the BIOS Utility 30 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 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 33 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 Modem Your computer has a built in V 92 56Kbps AC 97 Link 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 modem connect a phone cable from the modem jack to a phone line jack See your communications manual for instructions to start the program 34 2 Customizing my computer Network Your computer has built in Ethernet Fast Ethernet capabilities To use the network feature connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack to an network jack or hub Consult your network administrator for details 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
45. tion point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance List of Applicable Countries EU member states as of April 2003 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden and the United Kingdom 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 Notice for Australia For safety reasons only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified 62 Appendix B Regulation amp safety notices Notice for New Zealand For Modem with approval number PTC 21 1 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
46. upgrade Memory upgrade Memory is expandable to 2 GB employing DDR 266 333 256MB 512MB 1GB SDRAM modules The computer supports shadow RAM There are two memory slots on your computer one of which is occupied by standard memory You can upgrade memory by installing a memory module into the available slot or replacing the standard memory with a higher capacity memory module 38 2 Customizing my computer 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 Remove the screw from the memory cover 1 then lift up and remove the memory cover 2 3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot 1 then gently press it down until it clicks into place 2 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size 39 Using system utilities Notebook Manager The computer has a built in system setup 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 All Programs then Notebook Manager 2 Select the Notebook Manager application to run the program
47. vates the next Taskbar button aut E Opens the My Computer window A F1 Opens Help and Support A F Opens the Find All Files dialog box AS M Minimizes all windows Shift Ag M Undoes the minimize all windows AZ M action A R Opens the Run dialog box Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button it opens the application s context menu E 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 Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination Ft F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 Fe 2 r ou Go ies vc Pg Up Pg Dn Home End Fn F1 9 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys Fn F2 P Setup Launches the Notebook Manager Fn F3 i Power Switches the power V Management management scheme used by Scheme toggle the computer function available if supported by operating system Fn F4 z Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep Z mode 16 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Fn F5 Display toggle Switches display output C between the display screen external monitor if connected and both the display screen and external monitor Fn F6 2 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Fn F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on a
48. yped 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 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 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 ina on embedded keypad normal manner 14 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions OOBOL OO ET LT EEL Windows key Pressed alone this key has the same effect as clicking ay on the Windows Start button it launches the Start ae menu It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions AS Tab Acti
49. ypography faq faqi2 htm for more information 18 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Launch keys Located at the top of the keyboard are six buttons These buttons are called launch keys They are designated as the mail Web broswer P1 P2 Wireless and Bluetooth buttons The Wireless and Bluetooth buttons cannot be set by the user To set the other four launch keys run the Acer Launch Manager 1 Mail Email application 2 Web browser Internet browser application 3 P1 User programmable 4 P2 User programmable 5 Bluetooth Bluetooth communications optional 6 Wireless InviLink 802 11b g Wireless LAN optional communications Caution It is important that Bluetooth and Wireless LAN are turned off before boarding an airplane Touchpad The built in touchpad is a PS 2 compatible 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 or serial mouse you can press Fn F7 to disable the touchpad y Touchpad basics The following items teach you how to use the touchpad e Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor e 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 righ
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