English 32 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your computer. Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the left panel of the computer lets you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
33 on boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum security. Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk. Even if the hard disk is removed from the computer and moved to another computer, it cannot be accessed without the Hard Disk Password. Important! Do not forget your Supervisor and Hard Disk Password! If you forget your password, please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center.
English 34 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.
37 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. Fax/data modem Your computer have a built-in V.90/92 56Kbps AC’97 Link fax/data modem. Warning! This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. To use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack.
English 38 2 Customizing my computer Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based (10/100 Mbps) network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack on the right side of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network.
39 IEEE 1394 port The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported devices like a video camera or digital camera. See your video or digital camera's documentation for details. PC Card slot The type II CardBus PC Card slot found on the right side of the computer accepts credit-card-sized cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. These cards should have a PC Card logo on them. English up precious system resources. Your computer has three USB 2.
English 40 2 Customizing my computer PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs. Popular PC cards include fax/data modem, LAN, wireless LAN and SCSI cards. CardBus improves on the 16-bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits. Note: Refer to your card’s manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions.
41 3 Upgrade options Your computer delivers superior power and performance. However, some users and the applications they use may demand more. This computer allows you to upgrade key components when you need increased performance. Note: Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade. Memory upgrade Memory is expandable to 2 GB, employing 256/512-MB industry standard soDIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). 1024 MB will be available in the future.
42 2 Customizing my computer English 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 (a); then lift up and remove the memory cover (b). 3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot (a), then gently press it down (b) until it clicks into place.
43 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, Programs, then Notebook Manager. 2 Select the Notebook Manager application to run the program. Click on Help for more information.
English 44 2 Customizing my computer Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four launch keys located above the keyboard. See “Launch Keys” on page 18 for the location of the launch key. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application. You can manually switch off the 802.11b/802.11a+b wireless LAN and the Bluetooth wireless PAN by pressing the wireless button.
45 Move the cusor key to Advanced to promt the following screen for setting Hyperthreading Technology. Note: Hyperthreading Technology is enbaded in CPU with 3.06GHz and up. English To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during the POST (power-on selftest) while the TravelMate logo is being displayed.
English 46 2 Customizing my computer
3 Troubleshooting my computer
This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer by yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. key link: www.acersupport.
49 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. I opened the display and pressed the power button, but computer does not start or boot-up. Look at the Power indicator: • • If it is not lit, no power is being applied to the computer. Check the following: • If you are running on battery power, it may be low and unable to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack.
English 50 3 Troubleshooting my computer only). 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 may not be full-screen on the computer or on an external monitor. No audio is heard from the computer.
51 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. The keyboard does not respond. Try attaching an external keyboard to the USB port of the computer. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. The printer does not work. Check the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on.
English 52 3 Troubleshooting my computer 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.
53 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).
English 54 3 Troubleshooting my computer
Appendix A Specifications
This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer.
57 Microprocessor Intel® Desktop P4P CPU with packing mPGA 478 package, 533 MHz FSB (front side bus) • Main memory expandable to 2 GB, dual 200-pin soDIMM sockets • DDR 266 (PC2100) DDR-SDRAM (Double Data Rate-Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) support • 512 KB Flash ROM BIOS Data storage • One high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • One 5.
58 English • Appendix A Specifications Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button I/O ports • One type II CardBus PC Card slots • One RJ-45 jack (Ethernet 10/100) • One RJ-11 jack (V.90/56Kbps) • One DC-in jack • One parallel port (ECP/EPP) • One external monitor port • One headphone/speaker/line-out jack (3.5mm mini jack) • One microphone/line-in jack (3.
59 System ACPI support • DMI 2.0-compliant • Microsoft Windows operating system Power • • Battery pack • 70Wh Li-Ion battery pack • 3~3.5-hour rapid charge/4.
English 60 Appendix A Specifications
Appendix B Notices
This appendix lists the general notices of your computer.
63 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.
English 64 Appendix B Notices Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Modem notices FCC This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules.
65 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. 4 Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
66 Appendix B Notices English f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. 12 Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. 13 Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly.
67 ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Léver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.
English 68 Appendix B Notices A-Tick notice For safety reasons, only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label. This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified. The unit shall be connected to Telecommunication Network through a line cord which meets the requirements of ACA Technical Standard TS008. Australian approved mains cord set shall be used with the equipment.
69 A AC adapter caring for v AcerMedia drive 22 audio 24 adjusting the volume troubleshooting 50 D 24 B battery pack caring for v charging indicator BIOS utility 44 brightness hotkeys 16 11 C caps lock 12 on indicator 11 care AC adapter v battery pack v computer iv CD-ROM ejecting 22 ejecting manually 51 troubleshooting 51 cleaning computer v computer bringing to meetings 28 caring for iv cleaning v disconnecting 27 features 3, 9 indicators 11 keyboards 12 moving around 27 on indicator 11 performance 9
English 70 M S media access on indicator 11 memory installing 42–?? upgrading 41 modem 37 safety CD-ROM 66 FCC notice 63 general instructions 64 modem notices 64 scroll lock 12 security keylock 32 passwords 32 smart card 32 service when to call vi speakers hotkey 16 troubleshooting 50 specifications 56 Standby mode hotkey 15 status indicators 11 storage 22 AcerMedia drive 22 hard disk 22 support information 52 N network 38 Notebook Manager 43 hotkey 15 notice DVD copyright protection num lock 12 on in
71 W ty Windows keys 52 14 English warranty International Traveler’s Warran-
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