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... and tips for using your computer iv 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1 A TravelMate tour 3 Front view 3 Closed front view 5 Left view 7 Right view 8 Rear view 9 Bottom view 10 Features 11 Indicators 13 Using the keyboard 15 Lock keys 15 Embedded numeric keypad 16 Windows keys 17 Hot ...keys 18 Special Key 20 Launch keys 21 Touchpad 23 Touchpad basics 23 Storage 25 Hard disk 25 Optical drive 25 AcerMedia bay (only in TravelMate 4500) 26 Audio ...
... and tips for using your computer iv 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1 A TravelMate tour 3 Front view 3 Closed front view 5 Left view 7 Right view 8 Rear view 9 Bottom view 10 Features 11 Indicators 13 Using the keyboard 15 Lock keys 15 Embedded numeric keypad 16 Windows keys 17 Hot ...keys 18 Special Key 20 Launch keys 21 Touchpad 23 Touchpad basics 23 Storage 25 Hard disk 25 Optical drive 25 AcerMedia bay (only in TravelMate 4500) 26 Audio ...
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... and components. 8 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See"Launch keys" on and off . 4 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English # Item Description 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Keyboard Inputs data into your hands when you use the computer. 5 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the (Left...
... and components. 8 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See"Launch keys" on and off . 4 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English # Item Description 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Keyboard Inputs data into your hands when you use the computer. 5 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the (Left...
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12 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English Connectivity • Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection (manufacturing option) • Built-in 56Kbps fax/data modem • Fast infrared wireless ...option) Human-centric design and ergonomics • Rugged, yet extremely portable design • Stylish appearance • Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device • Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with a 5-degree curve • Internet 4-way scroll button Expansion • One Tpye II CardBus PC Card slot ...
12 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English Connectivity • Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection (manufacturing option) • Built-in 56Kbps fax/data modem • Fast infrared wireless ...option) Human-centric design and ergonomics • Rugged, yet extremely portable design • Stylish appearance • Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device • Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with a 5-degree curve • Internet 4-way scroll button Expansion • One Tpye II CardBus PC Card slot ...
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Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is active. Media activity Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is activated. English 13 Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-right above the keyboard. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is active. Media activity Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is activated. English 13 Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-right above the keyboard. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
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When Num Lock is in uppercase. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the embedded keypad is on and off. Lock Key Caps Lock Num Lock (Fn-F11) Scroll .... When Scroll Lock is on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. English 15 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. A better solution would be to do...
When Num Lock is in uppercase. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the embedded keypad is on and off. Lock Key Caps Lock Num Lock (Fn-F11) Scroll .... When Scroll Lock is on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. English 15 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. A better solution would be to do...
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..., cursor-control key symbols are not printed on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock On Type numbers in a on the upper right corner of the keycaps. Desired Access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys ... Off Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys. Hold Fn while typing letters Type the letters in a normal manner. English 16 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on embedded keypad. Hold Shift while...
..., cursor-control key symbols are not printed on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock On Type numbers in a on the upper right corner of the keycaps. Desired Access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys ... Off Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys. Hold Fn while typing letters Type the letters in a normal manner. English 16 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on embedded keypad. Hold Shift while...
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... box. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. 17 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. Opens Help and Support.
... box. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. 17 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. Opens Help and Support.
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... hold Alt Gr and then press the dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Note: This function varies by the operating system version. The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either directly press the dollar sign ...at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold Alt Gr and then press the Euro symbol at the upper-center of your TravelMate Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center of...
... hold Alt Gr and then press the dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Note: This function varies by the operating system version. The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either directly press the dollar sign ...at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold Alt Gr and then press the Euro symbol at the upper-center of your TravelMate Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center of...
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... keyboard are called launch keys. These buttons are four buttons. Please see "Acer eManager" on page 49. They are default for Email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. No. Press the Acer Empowering Key to run the Acer Launch...programmable keys. To set the mail, Web browser and programmable keys, run the Acer eManager. Description Default Application 1 Mail Email application (User-programmable) 2 Web browser Internet browser application (User-programmable) 3 e Acer eManager application (User-programmable) 4 P User-programmable See "Launch Manager" on ...
... keyboard are called launch keys. These buttons are four buttons. Please see "Acer eManager" on page 49. They are default for Email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. No. Press the Acer Empowering Key to run the Acer Launch...programmable keys. To set the mail, Web browser and programmable keys, run the Acer eManager. Description Default Application 1 Mail Email application (User-programmable) 2 Web browser Internet browser application (User-programmable) 3 e Acer eManager application (User-programmable) 4 P User-programmable See "Launch Manager" on ...
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... devices. English 28 1 Getting to conserve energy. If no activity is as easy as pressing some or all power-saving chores for your TravelMate Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio. The built-in order to know your computer. Adjusting the volume... Adjusting the volume on the computer is detected for more informations on the front panel of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to access. Windows handles all of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some buttons.
... devices. English 28 1 Getting to conserve energy. If no activity is as easy as pressing some or all power-saving chores for your TravelMate Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio. The built-in order to know your computer. Adjusting the volume... Adjusting the volume on the computer is detected for more informations on the front panel of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to access. Windows handles all of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some buttons.
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...go within short distances, for example, from your office desk to a meeting room" Preparing the computer Before moving around with your TravelMate This section gives you tips and hints on Turn Off. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to place it in progress.... the computer. 5 Close the display cover. 6 Disconnect the cord from external accessories: 1 Save your computer from the AC adapter. 7 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor, and other external devices. 8 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are taking the computer to a client's office ...
...go within short distances, for example, from your office desk to a meeting room" Preparing the computer Before moving around with your TravelMate This section gives you tips and hints on Turn Off. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to place it in progress.... the computer. 5 Close the display cover. 6 Disconnect the cord from external accessories: 1 Save your computer from the AC adapter. 7 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor, and other external devices. 8 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are taking the computer to a client's office ...
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... extended period of time and cannot bring the computer with a temperature between outside and room temperature. Allow the computer to return to add an external keyboard, monitor, or mouse. Pressure against the top cover can cause condensation.
... extended period of time and cannot bring the computer with a temperature between outside and room temperature. Allow the computer to return to add an external keyboard, monitor, or mouse. Pressure against the top cover can cause condensation.
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... is dirty, clean it using a disc cleaning kit. The infrared port does not work. If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be dirty. If the CD or DVD is secure in addition to follow the instructions included with the kit. • If the problem..., press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices are IrDA-compliant. Nothing should be loose. The keyboard does not respond. English 57 The CD or DVD drive cannot access a disc. Follow the instructions included with the disc, your CD or DVD drive...
... is dirty, clean it using a disc cleaning kit. The infrared port does not work. If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be dirty. If the CD or DVD is secure in addition to follow the instructions included with the kit. • If the problem..., press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices are IrDA-compliant. Nothing should be loose. The keyboard does not respond. English 57 The CD or DVD drive cannot access a disc. Follow the instructions included with the disc, your CD or DVD drive...
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...(during POST) to exit and reconfigure the computer. Hard Disk 0 Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard Error or No Keyboard Connected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Disk Boot Failure Insert a system (bootable) diskette into the floppy ...message, note the message and take the corrective action. I/O Parity Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard Interface Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. 59 English Error messages If you still encounter problems after going...
...(during POST) to exit and reconfigure the computer. Hard Disk 0 Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard Error or No Keyboard Connected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Disk Boot Failure Insert a system (bootable) diskette into the floppy ...message, note the message and take the corrective action. I/O Parity Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard Interface Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. 59 English Error messages If you still encounter problems after going...
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...; Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function • Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with a 5-degree curve I/O ports • One Type II PC Card slot • One RJ-11 phone jack (V.92, 56Kbps modem) • One RJ-45 network ...
...; Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function • Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with a 5-degree curve I/O ports • One Type II PC Card slot • One RJ-11 phone jack (V.92, 56Kbps modem) • One RJ-45 network ...
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...ejecting 25 ejecting manually 56 troubleshooting 56 cleaning computer v computer bringing to meetings 30 caring for iv cleaning v disconnecting 29 features 3, 11 indicators 13 keyboards 15 moving around 29 on indicator 5, 14, 22 performance 11 security 34 setting up a home office 31 taking home 30 85 traveling internationally 32 traveling... hotkeys 19 troubleshooting 55, 56 DVD 27 troubleshooting 57 DVD movies playing 27 E error messages 59 Ethernet 40 Euro 19, 20 F FAQ. See warranty K keyboard 15 embedded numeric keypad 16 hotkeys 18 lock keys 15 troubleshooting 57 Windows keys 17 L LEDs 13
...ejecting 25 ejecting manually 56 troubleshooting 56 cleaning computer v computer bringing to meetings 30 caring for iv cleaning v disconnecting 29 features 3, 11 indicators 13 keyboards 15 moving around 29 on indicator 5, 14, 22 performance 11 security 34 setting up a home office 31 taking home 30 85 traveling internationally 32 traveling... hotkeys 19 troubleshooting 55, 56 DVD 27 troubleshooting 57 DVD movies playing 27 E error messages 59 Ethernet 40 Euro 19, 20 F FAQ. See warranty K keyboard 15 embedded numeric keypad 16 hotkeys 18 lock keys 15 troubleshooting 57 Windows keys 17 L LEDs 13
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... inserting 42 ports 39 Power-On Self Test (POST) 49 printer troubleshooting 58 problems 55 CD 57 CD-ROM 56 display 55, 56 DVD 57 keyboard 57 printer 58 startup 55 troubleshooting 54 Q questions setting location for modem use 58 S safety CD or DVD 77 FCC notice 71 general instructions 74...
... inserting 42 ports 39 Power-On Self Test (POST) 49 printer troubleshooting 58 problems 55 CD 57 CD-ROM 56 display 55, 56 DVD 57 keyboard 57 printer 58 startup 55 troubleshooting 54 Q questions setting location for modem use 58 S safety CD or DVD 77 FCC notice 71 general instructions 74...
TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 Service Guide
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... VGA Console display Arcade windows mode Optical Hot swapple HDD wireless WNC Bluetooth Battery Life Battery cell Port replicator LAN Card reader Smart card DASP Keyboard Subwoofer SPDIF OS Driver support Disk to Disk NB manager 2 weight No. 5 Kestrel-P-M11P64 TM4500 VERSION A1 855GME ZL1 Banias 1.5 Dothan 1.5G Dothan 1.6G Dothan...
... VGA Console display Arcade windows mode Optical Hot swapple HDD wireless WNC Bluetooth Battery Life Battery cell Port replicator LAN Card reader Smart card DASP Keyboard Subwoofer SPDIF OS Driver support Disk to Disk NB manager 2 weight No. 5 Kestrel-P-M11P64 TM4500 VERSION A1 855GME ZL1 Banias 1.5 Dothan 1.5G Dothan 1.6G Dothan...
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... T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device T Acer FineTouch keyboard with a 5-degree curve T Internet 4-way scroll button Keyboard and Pointing Device T 88/89-key Windows keyboard T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function T Acer FineTouchTM keyboard with a 5-degree curve Expansion T T T One Type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory modules Acer EasyPort (only in TravelMate 4500) I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T T T T One Type...
... T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device T Acer FineTouch keyboard with a 5-degree curve T Internet 4-way scroll button Keyboard and Pointing Device T 88/89-key Windows keyboard T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function T Acer FineTouchTM keyboard with a 5-degree curve Expansion T T T One Type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory modules Acer EasyPort (only in TravelMate 4500) I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T T T T One Type...
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... D 1 MIC IN Page:13 LINE SPEKER IN Page:13 Page:13 LINE OUT Page:13 RJ11 Page:12 DOCKING PS2 Page:16 Touchpad Page:15 Keyboard Page:16 IrDA Page:16 DOCKING Print Port Page:16 DOCKING COM Port Page:16 PCI ROUTING TABLE REQ0# / GNT0# REQ1# / GNT1# REQ2# / GNT2# REQ3... LAN MINI-PCI TI 7411 2 3 4 5 6 SYSTEM 3 DOCKING 2 MINI-USB USB PORT USB PORT Page : 15 Page : 15 Page: 15 D USB2,3,5 USB0,1 USB4 PROJECT:Kestrel Series Acer Incorporated Size Document Number BLOCK DIAGRAM Date: Friday, June 04, 2004 7 Sheet 1 of 8 Rev A1A 35 Chapter 1
... D 1 MIC IN Page:13 LINE SPEKER IN Page:13 Page:13 LINE OUT Page:13 RJ11 Page:12 DOCKING PS2 Page:16 Touchpad Page:15 Keyboard Page:16 IrDA Page:16 DOCKING Print Port Page:16 DOCKING COM Port Page:16 PCI ROUTING TABLE REQ0# / GNT0# REQ1# / GNT1# REQ2# / GNT2# REQ3... LAN MINI-PCI TI 7411 2 3 4 5 6 SYSTEM 3 DOCKING 2 MINI-USB USB PORT USB PORT Page : 15 Page : 15 Page: 15 D USB2,3,5 USB0,1 USB4 PROJECT:Kestrel Series Acer Incorporated Size Document Number BLOCK DIAGRAM Date: Friday, June 04, 2004 7 Sheet 1 of 8 Rev A1A 35 Chapter 1