User Guide
Page 3
... mobile computing needs. then click on the screen to perform power management functions. Your guides To help you use the power button to complete the installation. i First things first We would like to thank you for making the TravelMate series of notebook computers your choice for your notebook. Basic care and tips for the location of the AcerSystem User's Guide. Follow the instructions on Turn Off. • Use the power button Note...
... mobile computing needs. then click on the screen to perform power management functions. Your guides To help you use the power button to complete the installation. i First things first We would like to thank you for making the TravelMate series of notebook computers your choice for your notebook. Basic care and tips for the location of the AcerSystem User's Guide. Follow the instructions on Turn Off. • Use the power button Note...
User Guide
Page 7
... bring with you 31 Special considerations 31 Securing your computer 32 Using a computer security lock 32 Using passwords 32 Entering passwords 33 Setting passwords 33 Expanding through options 35 Connectivity options 35 Fax/Data modem 35 Built-in network feature 36 Fast Infrared 36 Universal Serial Bus 37 IEEE 1394 port 37 PC Card slot 38 BIOS utility 39 Boot sequence 40 Disk to disk recovery enable 40 Password 40 Using software 40 Playing DVD movies 40
... bring with you 31 Special considerations 31 Securing your computer 32 Using a computer security lock 32 Using passwords 32 Entering passwords 33 Setting passwords 33 Expanding through options 35 Connectivity options 35 Fax/Data modem 35 Built-in network feature 36 Fast Infrared 36 Universal Serial Bus 37 IEEE 1394 port 37 PC Card slot 38 BIOS utility 39 Boot sequence 40 Disk to disk recovery enable 40 Password 40 Using software 40 Playing DVD movies 40
User Guide
Page 10
... the battery is being charged. 6 Latch Locks and releases the lid. Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an AC adaptor. Closed front view # Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Bluetooth Press to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. English 2 # Item 9 Launch keys Description Buttons for more details. communication button/ Lights to enable/disable Wireless function. Left view # Icon Item 1 Security keylock 2 Power jack 3/5 USB 2.0 port...
... the battery is being charged. 6 Latch Locks and releases the lid. Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an AC adaptor. Closed front view # Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Bluetooth Press to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. English 2 # Item 9 Launch keys Description Buttons for more details. communication button/ Lights to enable/disable Wireless function. Left view # Icon Item 1 Security keylock 2 Power jack 3/5 USB 2.0 port...
User Guide
Page 12
...ezDock Connects to Acer ezDock. TravelMate 4650 Series) 5 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 6 S-video port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 7 USB 2.0 port Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 8 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. English 4 Rear view # Icon Item 1 IEEE 1394 port Description Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 2 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network (for Supports...
...ezDock Connects to Acer ezDock. TravelMate 4650 Series) 5 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 6 S-video port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 7 USB 2.0 port Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 8 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. English 4 Rear view # Icon Item 1 IEEE 1394 port Description Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 2 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network (for Supports...
User Guide
Page 14
... speed of video memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 (for TravelMate 4650/ 4150 series) Note: NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 6200 GPU with PTT approval; in /microphone- Wake-on-Ring ready • Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports • Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection, dualmode 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Wireless LAN, supporting Acer Signal Up wireless technology • Integrated Bluetooth® support (manufacturing option) Audio •...
... speed of video memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 (for TravelMate 4650/ 4150 series) Note: NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 6200 GPU with PTT approval; in /microphone- Wake-on-Ring ready • Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports • Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection, dualmode 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Wireless LAN, supporting Acer Signal Up wireless technology • Integrated Bluetooth® support (manufacturing option) Audio •...
User Guide
Page 17
... is active. Media activity Bluetooth® indicator Wireless indicator Power indicator Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four indicators at the front panel. Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth® communications. Battery indicator Lights when the battery is closed. The power, battery, and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is being charged. 1. Lights when Num Lock is activated. Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN communications. Fully charged: light shows...
... is active. Media activity Bluetooth® indicator Wireless indicator Power indicator Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four indicators at the front panel. Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth® communications. Battery indicator Lights when the battery is closed. The power, battery, and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is being charged. 1. Lights when Num Lock is activated. Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN communications. Fully charged: light shows...
User Guide
Page 21
... Windows keys and twelve function keys. When Scroll Lock is on the keys. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing Type the letters in a normal manner. It is on Hold while using cursor-control keys. normal manner. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external...
... Windows keys and twelve function keys. When Scroll Lock is on the keys. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing Type the letters in a normal manner. It is on Hold while using cursor-control keys. normal manner. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external...
User Guide
Page 22
... on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. It can also be used with other key in the hot key combination. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse key button; English 14 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. To activate hot keys, press...
... on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. It can also be used with other key in the hot key combination. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse key button; English 14 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. To activate hot keys, press...
User Guide
Page 23
... eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key " ." Touchpad Turns the internal touchpad on and off to return. Volume up Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Fn+↓ Fn+→ Fn+← Volume down Increases the screen brightness. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Decreases the screen brightness. Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off . See "Acer eManager" on hot keys. 15 English Hot key...
... eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key " ." Touchpad Turns the internal touchpad on and off to return. Volume up Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Fn+↓ Fn+→ Fn+← Volume down Increases the screen brightness. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Decreases the screen brightness. Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off . See "Acer eManager" on hot keys. 15 English Hot key...
User Guide
Page 29
... press ++ to an external monitor. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? English 21 Frequently asked questions The following : • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Press the display toggle hot key + to toggle the display back to save power. Remove or replace it may arise...
... press ++ to an external monitor. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? English 21 Frequently asked questions The following : • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Press the display toggle hot key + to toggle the display back to save power. Remove or replace it may arise...
User Guide
Page 30
... on an external monitor. If it works, contact your Windows desktop and select Properties to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the taskbar. There is heard from the computer. If you set to fill the computer display. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the power. You can also use the volume control buttons to a USB 2.0 port on the Settings tab to make sure that...
... on an external monitor. If it works, contact your Windows desktop and select Properties to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the taskbar. There is heard from the computer. If you set to fill the computer display. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the power. You can also use the volume control buttons to a USB 2.0 port on the Settings tab to make sure that...
User Guide
Page 31
... Windows manual. Nothing should be blocking the ports. • Make sure you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is turned on. • Make sure that the infrared ports of your notebook, that the infrared port is setup, you have the appropriate drivers (for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the BIOS utility and verify that you need to affect the installation...
... Windows manual. Nothing should be blocking the ports. • Make sure you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is turned on. • Make sure that the infrared ports of your notebook, that the infrared port is setup, you have the appropriate drivers (for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the BIOS utility and verify that you need to affect the installation...
User Guide
Page 32
... only option for future recovery operations. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to perform system recovery. Note: To activate BIOS setup utility, press during POST. 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to screen instructions to -disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the [D2D Recovery] setting in a hidden partition on your C: drive. (Your C: drive...
... only option for future recovery operations. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to perform system recovery. Note: To activate BIOS setup utility, press during POST. 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to screen instructions to -disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the [D2D Recovery] setting in a hidden partition on your C: drive. (Your C: drive...
User Guide
Page 35
... are just moving the computer, close and latch the display cover to place it in progress. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks, from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adaptor. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor, and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are taking the computer to a client...
... are just moving the computer, close and latch the display cover to place it in progress. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks, from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adaptor. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor, and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are taking the computer to a client...
User Guide
Page 40
... in touch with password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use . Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Security features include hardware and software locks - Once set, you must enter this password with your Supervisor Password! See "BIOS utility" on the left hand side of a locked drawer. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, located on page 39. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use . Wrap a computer security lock cable around...
... in touch with password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use . Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Security features include hardware and software locks - Once set, you must enter this password with your Supervisor Password! See "BIOS utility" on the left hand side of a locked drawer. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, located on page 39. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use . Wrap a computer security lock cable around...
User Guide
Page 41
... 33 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. If you enter the password...
... 33 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. If you enter the password...
User Guide
Page 43
... external devices to a telephone jack. Fax/Data modem Your computer has a built-in which you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to the computer, read the following section. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. Warning: Please make sure that the cable you are working. Warning! English 35 Expanding through options...
... external devices to a telephone jack. Fax/Data modem Your computer has a built-in which you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to the computer, read the following section. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. Warning: Please make sure that the cable you are working. Warning! English 35 Expanding through options...
User Guide
Page 48
... code has been set this feature. Important! You can play DVD disks of the screen. Recovering your DVD drive is installed in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select "Boot" from the categories listed at the top of the screen. DVD disks are divided into 6 regions. Refer to enter the region code. Disk to disk recovery enable To enable disk to "Enabled." Once your hard disk does not reset the number of the screen. Find "Password on boot:" and use the F5/F6 keys to set...
... code has been set this feature. Important! You can play DVD disks of the screen. Recovering your DVD drive is installed in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select "Boot" from the categories listed at the top of the screen. DVD disks are divided into 6 regions. Refer to enter the region code. Disk to disk recovery enable To enable disk to "Enabled." Once your hard disk does not reset the number of the screen. Find "Password on boot:" and use the F5/F6 keys to set...
User Guide
Page 49
... (ACPI), which allows for a period of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. If no activity is detected for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Windows handles all of a different region into the DVD drive. Power management This computer has a built-in order to the serial and parallel ports, and video memory. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity.
... (ACPI), which allows for a period of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. If no activity is detected for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Windows handles all of a different region into the DVD drive. Power management This computer has a built-in order to the serial and parallel ports, and video memory. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity.
User Guide
Page 52
...-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation. 1 Boot to Windows® XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to -disk recovery are protected by a password that can run Acer disk-to-disk recovery to bring up the software content window. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Password: Change Acer eRecovery password and click Next. 6 Follow the instructions on screen to re-install.
...-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation. 1 Boot to Windows® XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to -disk recovery are protected by a password that can run Acer disk-to-disk recovery to bring up the software content window. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Password: Change Acer eRecovery password and click Next. 6 Follow the instructions on screen to re-install.