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... View 6 Front Open View 6 Front View 7 Left Panel 8 Right Panel 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 12 Lock Keys 13 Embedded Numeric Keypad 14 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 The Euro Symbol 17 Launch Keys 18 Touchpad 19 Touchpad Basics 19 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 20 Chapter 2 System Utilities...
... View 6 Front Open View 6 Front View 7 Left Panel 8 Right Panel 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 12 Lock Keys 13 Embedded Numeric Keypad 14 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 The Euro Symbol 17 Launch Keys 18 Touchpad 19 Touchpad Basics 19 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 20 Chapter 2 System Utilities...
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...(Kill Switch 76 Bottom View 77 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 79 TravelMate 290 Series 94 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 94 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 95 Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Environment Test 96 Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test 99 Appendix C Online Support Information 103 Index 105 VIII
...(Kill Switch 76 Bottom View 77 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 79 TravelMate 290 Series 94 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 94 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 95 Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Environment Test 96 Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test 99 Appendix C Online Support Information 103 Index 105 VIII
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dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows logo key Application key Icon Description Start button. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j + + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run... Chapter 1 15 Combinations with this key perform special functions.
dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows logo key Application key Icon Description Start button. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j + + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run... Chapter 1 15 Combinations with this key perform special functions.
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.... 4. To type the Euro symbol: 1. If not, select and click on OK. Click on Properties; To verify the keyboard type in Windows 2000 and Windows Millennium Edition, follow the steps below : 1. Verify that keyboard layout used for "En English (United States)" is set to United States-International... or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you first set up Windows. If not, select and click on OK. Click on ADD; Chapter 1 17 Click on Regional and Language Options. 3. Double-click on Start,...
.... 4. To type the Euro symbol: 1. If not, select and click on OK. Click on Properties; To verify the keyboard type in Windows 2000 and Windows Millennium Edition, follow the steps below : 1. Verify that keyboard layout used for "En English (United States)" is set to United States-International... or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you first set up Windows. If not, select and click on OK. Click on ADD; Chapter 1 17 Click on Regional and Language Options. 3. Double-click on Start,...
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... 47N227, LPC interface Realtek ALC202 Codec Intel 855GM GMCH ICH4-M NS 87591L ICH4-M Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification NS 87591L Standard keyboard w/o launch button embeded 85/86/90 keys with 101/102 key emulation Yes...
... 47N227, LPC interface Realtek ALC202 Codec Intel 855GM GMCH ICH4-M NS 87591L ICH4-M Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification NS 87591L Standard keyboard w/o launch button embeded 85/86/90 keys with 101/102 key emulation Yes...
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... on the front panel does not emit light as it . Insert an audio CD into the CD/DVD drive. Follow the instructions in the message window. If the error still remains: 1. Replace the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM module. 3. Multiple labels can become dirty over time, affecting their performance. Make sure that...
... on the front panel does not emit light as it . Insert an audio CD into the CD/DVD drive. Follow the instructions in the message window. If the error still remains: 1. Replace the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM module. 3. Multiple labels can become dirty over time, affecting their performance. Make sure that...
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... the Power Adapter" on page 64 T "Check the Battery Pack" on the main board. If the keyboard cable connection is supplied by this program under Window XP environment. Currently, we do the following one at hand, please go to http://www.passmark.com to be tested. However, if you suspect a power...
... the Power Adapter" on page 64 T "Check the Battery Pack" on the main board. If the keyboard cable connection is supplied by this program under Window XP environment. Currently, we do the following one at hand, please go to http://www.passmark.com to be tested. However, if you suspect a power...
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... Check" on page 66 Speaker Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Main board ... LCD LCD cover switch Main board The system doesn't resume from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the LCD. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Press Fn+F4 and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Refresh battery (continue use battery until...
... Check" on page 66 Speaker Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Main board ... LCD LCD cover switch Main board The system doesn't resume from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the LCD. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Press Fn+F4 and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Refresh battery (continue use battery until...
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Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Appendix B 95 Refer to the TravelMate 290 series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment. Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.
Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Appendix B 95 Refer to the TravelMate 290 series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment. Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.
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... BTC Optic Mouse Microsoft IntelliPoint (Wireless) Microsoft Home mouse Microsoft Serial-Mouse Logitech Cordless Mouse Man Wheel Logitech M-M43 Logitech TrackMan Portable Mouse Microsoft MS Windows 95 Microsoft Natural Microsoft Natural Pro Chicony USB Keyboard Logitech Logitech Cordless Keyboard/Mouse Microsoft Natural Microsoft Natural Pro 96 Appendix B Mouse (USB) I /O - Mouse (PS...
... BTC Optic Mouse Microsoft IntelliPoint (Wireless) Microsoft Home mouse Microsoft Serial-Mouse Logitech Cordless Mouse Man Wheel Logitech M-M43 Logitech TrackMan Portable Mouse Microsoft MS Windows 95 Microsoft Natural Microsoft Natural Pro Chicony USB Keyboard Logitech Logitech Cordless Keyboard/Mouse Microsoft Natural Microsoft Natural Pro 96 Appendix B Mouse (USB) I /O - Mouse (PS...
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... BTC Optic Mouse Microsoft IntelliPoint (Wireless) Microsoft Home mouse Microsoft Serial-Mouse Logitech Cordless Mouse Man Wheel Logitech M-M43 Logitech TrackMan Portable Mouse Microsoft MS Windows 95 Microsoft Natural Microsoft Natural Pro Chicony USB Keyboard Logitech Logitech Cordless Keyboard/Mouse Microsoft Natural Microsoft Natural Pro Appendix B 99 Mouse (PS/2) I /O - Mouse (USB...
... BTC Optic Mouse Microsoft IntelliPoint (Wireless) Microsoft Home mouse Microsoft Serial-Mouse Logitech Cordless Mouse Man Wheel Logitech M-M43 Logitech TrackMan Portable Mouse Microsoft MS Windows 95 Microsoft Natural Microsoft Natural Pro Chicony USB Keyboard Logitech Logitech Cordless Keyboard/Mouse Microsoft Natural Microsoft Natural Pro Appendix B 99 Mouse (PS/2) I /O - Mouse (USB...
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... 42 System Utilities 33 System Utility Diskette 42 T Temperature 29 Test Compatible Components 95 Touchpad Check 65 Troubleshooting 61 U Undetermined Problems 73 utility BIOS 33 W Windows 2000 Environment Test 96 105
... 42 System Utilities 33 System Utility Diskette 42 T Temperature 29 Test Compatible Components 95 Touchpad Check 65 Troubleshooting 61 U Undetermined Problems 73 utility BIOS 33 W Windows 2000 Environment Test 96 105
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... sunlight. See the online guide for the location of the power button. Do not place it near sources of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command For Windows 2000: Click on Start, Shut Down..., and select Shut down; To turn the power off, do any of heat, such as a radiator. ... the computer to shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hot key (Fn-Esc). or For Windows XP: Click on OK. - English iv Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your TravelMate's standard keyboard. See "Front open view" on page 3 for details.
... sunlight. See the online guide for the location of the power button. Do not place it near sources of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command For Windows 2000: Click on Start, Shut Down..., and select Shut down; To turn the power off, do any of heat, such as a radiator. ... the computer to shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hot key (Fn-Esc). or For Windows XP: Click on OK. - English iv Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your TravelMate's standard keyboard. See "Front open view" on page 3 for details.
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... operators +, -, *, and /). English 14 1 Getting to connect an external keypad. A better solution would be to know your TravelMate Using the keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. In this mode when you can toggle on and off. The keys...
... operators +, -, *, and /). English 14 1 Getting to connect an external keypad. A better solution would be to know your TravelMate Using the keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. In this mode when you can toggle on and off. The keys...
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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... dialog box) Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). 16 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. English Key Windows logo key Description Start button.
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... dialog box) Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). 16 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. English Key Windows logo key Description Start button.
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..., follow the steps below: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Keyboard. 3 Click on your TravelMate Hot key Fn-↑ Icon Function Brightness up Windows. then select United StatesInternational and click on Properties; English 18 1 Getting to United States-International. If not, select and click on OK. For the Euro...
..., follow the steps below: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Keyboard. 3 Click on your TravelMate Hot key Fn-↑ Icon Function Brightness up Windows. then select United StatesInternational and click on Properties; English 18 1 Getting to United States-International. If not, select and click on OK. For the Euro...
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... symbol. If not, select and click on OK. then select United StatesInternational and click on OK. 5 Click on ADD; To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below: 1 Click on Start, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Regional and Language Options. 3 Click on the Language tab and click on...
... symbol. If not, select and click on OK. then select United StatesInternational and click on OK. 5 Click on ADD; To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below: 1 Click on Start, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Regional and Language Options. 3 Click on the Language tab and click on...
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... Interface), which allows for your computer. English 27 Power management This computer has a built-in order to the serial and parallel ports, and video memory. Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy.
... Interface), which allows for your computer. English 27 Power management This computer has a built-in order to the serial and parallel ports, and video memory. Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy.
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... you may choose to shut down the computer: 1 Click on OK, or select Turn Off (Windows XP). - or Turn off Computer (Windows XP). 2 Select Shut down and click on Start, Shut Down... 28 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English Moving around with your TravelMate This section gives you are just moving within the building.
... you may choose to shut down the computer: 1 Click on OK, or select Turn Off (Windows XP). - or Turn off Computer (Windows XP). 2 Select Shut down and click on Start, Shut Down... 28 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English Moving around with your TravelMate This section gives you are just moving within the building.
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... the Settings tab to eject the tray. Try attaching an external keyboard to bring up the Display Properties dialog box. If it works, contact your Windows desktop and select Properties to the USB 2.0 connector on the icon and deselect the Mute option. • The volume level may be too low. ...Simply insert the tip of the computer. Right-click on the taskbar. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. I cannot eject the...
... the Settings tab to eject the tray. Try attaching an external keyboard to bring up the Display Properties dialog box. If it works, contact your Windows desktop and select Properties to the USB 2.0 connector on the icon and deselect the Mute option. • The volume level may be too low. ...Simply insert the tip of the computer. Right-click on the taskbar. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. I cannot eject the...