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TM100-e.book Page ii Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM Copyright © 2002. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. TravelMate C100 series User’s guide Original Issue: August 2002 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.
TM100-e.book Page iii Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM iii 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: First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your computer.
TM100-e.book Page iv Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM iv An Online guide is your helping hand on-the-go, with easy to access, detailed and linked information about your computer. To access the online guide: 1 Click on Start, Programs, TravelMate. 2 Click on TravelMate Online guide. Lastly, there may be a Read me first sheet included with your package which contains important reminders and updates. So, please read through it.
TM100-e.book Page v Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM v 2 Connect one end of the AC adapter to the power jack on the computer’s rear panel and the other end to a properly-grounded power outlet. 3 Push the display cover two-way latch to open the display.
TM100-e.book Page vi Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM vi 4 Slide the power switch towards the rear of the computer (a) then release it (b) to turn on the power. The POST (power-on self-test) routine executes and Windows begins loading. To turn the power off, do any of the following: • Click on Start, Turn off Computer; then click Turn Off. • Use the power switch Note: You can also use the power switch to perform power management functions. See “Power management” on page 32.
TM100-e.book Page vii Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM vii Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it. • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0ºC (32ºF) or above 50ºC (122ºF). • Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer.
TM100-e.book Page viii Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM viii • Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if at all possible. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. If any of the following occurs: • The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged.
First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer iii iii iv 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1 A TravelMate tour Front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Using your computer in tablet mode Switching to tablet mode Switching to computer mode Features Indicators Using the keyboard Special keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Storage Hard disk Optical drive Audio Adjusting the volume Power management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktop Moving a
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TM100-e.book Page 2 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM Your TravelMate computer combines highperformance, versatility, power management features and multimedia capabilities with a unique style and ergonomic design. Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with your new power computing partner.
TM100-e.book Page 3 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 3 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 # Item Description 1 Two-way latch Use to latch the LCD screen in both normal mode and tablet mode. 2 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Input-capable with the aid of the EMR stylus.
TM100-e.book Page 4 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 4 1 Getting to know your TravelMate # Item Description 4 Screen support Supports the LCD screen, press and release before switching from PC mode to tablet mode and vice versa. 5 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See “Launch Keys” on page 25 for more details. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.
TM100-e.book Page 5 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 5 # Item Description 15 Function key button This button is used together with other buttons to invoke the tablet applications. This button is set and cannot be configured by the user. 16 Windows Security button This button is used to emulate the CTRL+ALT+DEL key combination which launches the Windows Security dialog box. This button is set and cannot be configured by the user.
TM100-e.book Page 6 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 6 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Click on the Tablet Buttons tab on the Tablet and Pen Settings dialog box and change the buttons accordingly. Left view # Item Description 1 Power switch Turns on the computer power. 2 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw).
TM100-e.book Page 7 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 7 Right view # Item Description 1 EMR stylus Electromagnetic resonate (EMR) stylus that is used to input data in tablet mode. Use only an EMR-compatible stylus to input data on the screen. 2 PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 3 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card. 4 Smart Card eject button Ejects the Smart Card from the slot.
TM100-e.book Page 8 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 8 1 Getting to know your TravelMate # Item Description 8 USB port 1 Connects to any Universal Serial Bus device (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 9 USB port 2 Connects to any Universal Serial Bus device (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 10 Smart Card slot Slot for Smart Card interface with pre-boot authentication system. Rear view # Item Description 1 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
TM100-e.book Page 9 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 9 # Item Description 4 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 5 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter. Bottom view # Item Description 1 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 2 Battery lock/unlock latch Locks and unlocks the battery bay. 3 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
TM100-e.book Page 10 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 10 1 Getting to know your TravelMate # Item Description 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 6 Hard disk anti-shock protection Protects your hard disk against accidental shock and vibration. 7 Personal identification slot Insert an identification card to personalize your computer.
TM100-e.book Page 11 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 11 Using your computer in tablet mode Your computer is designed for convenience, ergonomic use, and portability. Running the Windows XP Tablet PC edition operating system, your TravelMate utilizes an EMR stylus for pen-based input. Software developed specifically for the computer allows for both handwriting recognition converted to application text, or handwriting captured as rich digital ink for manipulation, editing, and formatting.
TM100-e.book Page 12 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 12 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Push and slide the two-way latch all the way as shown in the illustration above. Warning: When switching to tablet mode, make sure that you open the display at an angle between 85° to 95°.
TM100-e.book Page 13 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 13 otherwise will damage your keyboard when rotating the display screen.
TM100-e.book Page 14 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 14 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 2 Press and release the screen support holding the display screen on both sides. 3 Rotate the display screen 180 degrees clockwise as shown in the illustration. Make sure that the display screen is aligned with the screen supports that will hold it in place. Warning: Rotate the display screen clockwise only when switching to the tablet mode. Rotating the display screen counterclockwise might damage it.
TM100-e.book Page 15 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM 15 4 Press the screen supports on both sides until they click into place (a); then close and latch the display. 5 Remove the EMR stylus from its slot to begin pen-based input. Switching to computer mode To switch back to computer mode, reverse the steps of the “Switching to tablet mode” procedure.
