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TM100-e.book Page 17 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 17 • Fast infrared wireless communication • USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports • Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port • IEEE 1394 port • 802.
TM100-e.book Page 18 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 18 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons below the display screen. Icon Function Description Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is activated. Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated. Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged. Media Activity Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or optical drive is active. Sleep Lights when the computer enters Sleep mode.
TM100-e.book Page 19 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 19 The Power, Sleep and InviLink status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed.
TM100-e.book Page 20 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 20 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. Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
TM100-e.book Page 21 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 21 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. Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner.
TM100-e.book Page 22 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 22 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) Shift + + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run...
TM100-e.book Page 23 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 23 Hot key Icon Function Description Fn-F1 Hot Key Help Displays help on hot keys. Fn-F2 Setup Accesses the computer’s configuration utility. Fn-F3 Power Management Scheme Toggle Switches the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). See the online guide for more information. Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. See the online guide for more information.
TM100-e.book Page 24 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 24 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Hot key Icon Function Description Fn-F7 Touchpad Toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Fn-F8 Speaker Toggle Turns the speakers on and off. Fn-↑ Volume up Increases the speaker volume. Fn-↓ Volume down Decreases the speaker volume. Fn-→ Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Fn-← Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
TM100-e.book Page 25 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 25 6 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. Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to http://www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. Launch Keys Located at the top of the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called launch keys.
TM100-e.book Page 26 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 26 1 Getting to know your TravelMate For more information on this feature, please refer to the InviLink manual. Launch key Default application P1 User-programmable P2 User-programmable Mail Email application. The mail button LED will flash when the user has incoming email Web browser Internet browser application Email checking function When you first start up your system, a Mail Checking dialog box will be displayed.
TM100-e.book Page 27 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 27 Aside from the email checking function, there is a mail button that is used to launch the email application. It is located above the keyboard right below the LCD. The mail button LED will flash when the user has received an incoming email. You can also access the Mail Checking dialog box by clicking on Start, Programs, Launch Manager, then click on E-Mail checking setting.
TM100-e.book Page 28 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 28 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 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 palm rest provides optimum comfort and support. Note: When using an external USB or serial mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad. .
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TM100-e.book Page 30 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 30 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Storage This computer supplies you the following media storage: • High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk • High-speed USB optical drive Hard disk The high-capacity hard disk is the answer to your storage needs. Optical drive The computer comes standard with a USB CD-ROM.
TM100-e.book Page 31 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 31 Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity PCI stereo audio, and includes a built-in sensitive microphone and stereo speaker. There are audio ports on the right panel of the computer. See “Right view” on page 7 for more information on connecting external audio devices. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons.
TM100-e.book Page 32 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 32 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Power management This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, 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.
TM100-e.book Page 33 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 33 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: 1 Save your work in progress. 2 Remove any media, diskette or compact disc, from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the operating system. 4 Turn off the computer. 5 Close the display cover.
TM100-e.book Page 34 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 34 1 Getting to know your TravelMate you can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing Fn-F4. Then close and latch the display. When you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; then press, slide and release the power switch. Note: If the sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and turned off. If the power indicator is off but the sleep indicator is on, the computer has entered Sleep mode.
TM100-e.book Page 35 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 35 • 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.
TM100-e.book Page 36 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 36 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 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.
TM100-e.book Page 37 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 37 • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate to the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer • Proof of purchase, in case you need to show it to customs officials • International Traveler’s Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer.
TM100-e.book Page 38 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 38 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your computer. Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch, Smart Card and passwords.
TM100-e.book Page 39 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 39 XP at the Windows operating system level. It provides user authentication through its encryption/decryption function using the Smart Card. If your Smart Card is unavailable, you can use the Emergency Card as a temporary replacement card.
TM100-e.book Page 40 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 40 1 Getting to know your TravelMate To remove the Smart Card press the Smart Card eject button (a) and remove the Smart Card (b) as shown in the illustration below. For more details consult your Smart Card documentation. Registering your Smart Card Important! Your Acer notebook is equipped with a Smart Card security feature that protects the computer from unauthorized access.
TM100-e.book Page 41 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 41 Open from the pop-up menu (or launch it from the PlatinumSecret program group). From the menu that appears, you can directly access three operations: PlatinumSecure Options, Smart Card Manager, and Change Password. PlatinumSecure Options Click on the PlatinumSecure Options button to open the Smart Card Options window. It provides great flexibility to meet the various privacy protection needs of many different users.
TM100-e.book Page 42 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 42 1 Getting to know your TravelMate disabled, which means that the protection of your PC as well as other options under System Lock Option and Password Option will be disabled, too. The Smart Card password is required for this selection. • System Lock Option When Lock system when the Smart Card is not in use (default) is selected, if the Smart Card is removed, the PlatinumSecure screensaver comes up and access to the system is locked.
TM100-e.book Page 43 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 43 To find the Encrypt/Decrypt commands: • Right-click on the Start menu, • Right-click on a folder or icon on your Windows desktop, or • In Windows Explorer, right-click on a selected folder, file, or group of files. Running PlatinumKey PlatinumKey provides one-click logon to all password-required websites.
TM100-e.book Page 44 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 44 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 2 Double-click on the PlatinumKey icon on your Windows desktop. 3 Enter your Smart Card password and click OK.
TM100-e.book Page 45 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 45 • 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 Setup and Hard Disk Password! If you forget your password, please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center.
TM100-e.book Page 46 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 46 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Important! You have three chances to enter a password. If you successfully entered the password, you are presented with a correct entry symbol. If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the following message or symbol appears. Slide and hold the power switch for four seconds to shut down the computer. Then turn on the computer again, and try again.
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TM100-e.book Page 48 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 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.