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... can help you to use your mobile computing needs. This User's guide introduces you use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help menu. poster helps you will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first. For instructions on your computer. We hope you get started with your TravelMate as much as we have designed a set of notebook computers your choice for quick glances at functional key combinations. Follow the instructions on TravelMate User's guide.
... can help you to use your mobile computing needs. This User's guide introduces you use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help menu. poster helps you will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first. For instructions on your computer. We hope you get started with your TravelMate as much as we have designed a set of notebook computers your choice for quick glances at functional key combinations. Follow the instructions on TravelMate User's guide.
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... Adjusting the volume 22 Power management 23 Moving around with your TravelMate 24 Disconnecting from the desktop 24 Moving around 24 Taking the computer home 25 Traveling with the computer 27 Traveling internationally with the computer 27 Securing your computer 29 Using a computer security lock 29 Using passwords 29 2 Customizing my computer 33 Expanding through options 35 AcerMedia bay modules 35 Connectivity options 35 Upgrade options...
... Adjusting the volume 22 Power management 23 Moving around with your TravelMate 24 Disconnecting from the desktop 24 Moving around 24 Taking the computer home 25 Traveling with the computer 27 Traveling internationally with the computer 27 Securing your computer 29 Using a computer security lock 29 Using passwords 29 2 Customizing my computer 33 Expanding through options 35 AcerMedia bay modules 35 Connectivity options 35 Upgrade options...
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... floppy disk. 6 Click buttons (left, center and right) The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 3 Floppy activity indicator LED (light-emitting diode) that turns on and off when the floppy is active. 4 Floppy drive Internal diskette drive; poster, let us show you around your computer as a scroll up/down button. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like...
... floppy disk. 6 Click buttons (left, center and right) The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 3 Floppy activity indicator LED (light-emitting diode) that turns on and off when the floppy is active. 4 Floppy drive Internal diskette drive; poster, let us show you around your computer as a scroll up/down button. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like...
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... drive 4 LED indicator 5 Eject button 6 Emergency eject slot 7 Power jack Description Accepts the video capture kit option on the right side of the speakers. Ejects the compact disc when the computer is active. Ejects the compact disc from the drive. Houses the computer's battery pack. Lights up when the AcerMedia drive is turned off. Houses removable media drive modules. Connects to an AC adapter. See page 46 for more details. # Item 7 Microphone-in jack 8 Volume control 9 Video capture...
... drive 4 LED indicator 5 Eject button 6 Emergency eject slot 7 Power jack Description Accepts the video capture kit option on the right side of the speakers. Ejects the compact disc when the computer is active. Ejects the compact disc from the drive. Houses the computer's battery pack. Lights up when the AcerMedia drive is turned off. Houses removable media drive modules. Connects to an AC adapter. See page 46 for more details. # Item 7 Microphone-in jack 8 Volume control 9 Video capture...
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...know your TravelMate # Item 1 PS/2 port 2 Serial port Description Connects to any Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external port monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 64K colors at 1280x1024 resolution. 6 Modem jack Connects to a phone line. 7 Network jack Connects to any PS/2-compatible device (e.g., PS/2 keyboard/mouse/keypad). Connects to a serial device (e.g., serial mouse). 3 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer). 4 USB ports (two) Connect to an...
...know your TravelMate # Item 1 PS/2 port 2 Serial port Description Connects to any Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external port monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 64K colors at 1280x1024 resolution. 6 Modem jack Connects to a phone line. 7 Network jack Connects to any PS/2-compatible device (e.g., PS/2 keyboard/mouse/keypad). Connects to a serial device (e.g., serial mouse). 3 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer). 4 USB ports (two) Connect to an...
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... (removable CD or DVD drive) • Built-in floppy drive • High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk • High-capacity battery pack • Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system Display • Large Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) displaying 32-bit true-color at 1024x768 XGA (eXtended Graphics Array) resolution • 3D capabilities • Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support • Supports other output display devices such...
... (removable CD or DVD drive) • Built-in floppy drive • High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk • High-capacity battery pack • Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system Display • Large Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) displaying 32-bit true-color at 1024x768 XGA (eXtended Graphics Array) resolution • 3D capabilities • Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support • Supports other output display devices such...
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... 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 press the up or down arrow keys respectively. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock (Fn-F11) Scroll Lock (Fn-F12) Description When Caps Lock is in uppercase. Use this mode when you need to connect an external...
... 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 press the up or down arrow keys respectively. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock (Fn-F11) Scroll Lock (Fn-F12) Description When Caps Lock is in uppercase. Use this mode when you need to connect an external...
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... functions. Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. dialog box) Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). 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... Key Description Windows logo key Start button. 13 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions...
... functions. Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. dialog box) Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). 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... Key Description Windows logo key Start button. 13 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions...
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... the computer in the hot key combination. Switches the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). Accesses the computer's configuration utility. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Hot key Fn-F1 Icon Function Hot Key Help Fn-F2 Setup Fn-F3 Power Management Scheme Toggle Fn-F4 Fn-F5 Sleep Display Toggle Fn-F6 Screen Blank Description Displays help on hot keys.
... the computer in the hot key combination. Switches the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). Accesses the computer's configuration utility. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Hot key Fn-F1 Icon Function Hot Key Help Fn-F2 Setup Fn-F3 Power Management Scheme Toggle Fn-F4 Fn-F5 Sleep Display Toggle Fn-F6 Screen Blank Description Displays help on hot keys.
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...: 1 Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard. Decreases the screen brightness. then select United StatesInternational and click on OK. 5 Click on ADD; 15 Hot key Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Icon Function Touchpad Toggle Speaker Toggle Description Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Note for "En English (United States)" is set to United States-International. Euro Types the Euro symbol. Turns the speakers on your keyboard. 2 Open...
...: 1 Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard. Decreases the screen brightness. then select United StatesInternational and click on OK. 5 Click on ADD; 15 Hot key Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Icon Function Touchpad Toggle Speaker Toggle Description Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Note for "En English (United States)" is set to United States-International. Euro Types the Euro symbol. Turns the speakers on your keyboard. 2 Open...
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... power management unit that supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Refer to conserve energy. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more information. Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to the serial and parallel ports, and video memory. 23 Power management...
... power management unit that supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Refer to conserve energy. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more information. Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to the serial and parallel ports, and video memory. 23 Power management...
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Security features include hardware and software locks - a security notch and passwords. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for maximum security. • Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to the BIOS Utility. Once set, you must key-in this password with password checkpoints on Password secures your hard disk. See "BIOS Utility" on page 42 and your online guide for more details. • Power-on boot-up and resume from...
Security features include hardware and software locks - a security notch and passwords. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for maximum security. • Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to the BIOS Utility. Once set, you must key-in this password with password checkpoints on Password secures your hard disk. See "BIOS Utility" on page 42 and your online guide for more details. • Power-on boot-up and resume from...
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... BIOS Utility at boot-up . Try again and press Enter. Type the Power-on Password is set , the following prompt appears when you type) and press Enter to use the computer. symbol appears for each character you are presented with your password, please get in the left-hand corner of the display screen. • When the Setup Password is set, a password prompt appears in touch with a If you enter the password...
... BIOS Utility at boot-up . Try again and press Enter. Type the Power-on Password is set , the following prompt appears when you type) and press Enter to use the computer. symbol appears for each character you are presented with your password, please get in the left-hand corner of the display screen. • When the Setup Password is set, a password prompt appears in touch with a If you enter the password...
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... startup disk you are provided for each one. Look at the Power indicator: • If it with a system diskette and press Ctrl-AltDel to power the computer. Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is being applied to restart the system. Press the display toggle hot key Fn-F5 to toggle the display back to an external monitor. I pressed the power switch and opened the display...
... startup disk you are provided for each one. Look at the Power indicator: • If it with a system diskette and press Ctrl-AltDel to power the computer. Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is being applied to restart the system. Press the display toggle hot key Fn-F5 to toggle the display back to an external monitor. I pressed the power switch and opened the display...
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...-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. If it is set to turn off . No audio is a mechanical eject button on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is set to the appropriate resolution. Press Fn-F8 to 1024x768. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on (this hot key also turns the speakers off). • The volume level may be turned off . I want to the line-out port...
...-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. If it is set to turn off . No audio is a mechanical eject button on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is set to the appropriate resolution. Press Fn-F8 to 1024x768. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on (this hot key also turns the speakers off). • The volume level may be turned off . I want to the line-out port...
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... service center. Insert a system (bootable) diskette into the floppy drive (A:), then press Enter to enter the BIOS Utility; 49 Error messages This notebook computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to exit and reconfigure the computer. Error Messages CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error Disk Boot Failure Diskette Drive Controller Error or No Controller Present Diskette Drive Error Diskette Drive Type Mismatch Equipment Configuration Error Hard Disk 0 Error Hard Disk 0 Extended Type Error I/O Parity Error Insert system diskette and press key...
... service center. Insert a system (bootable) diskette into the floppy drive (A:), then press Enter to enter the BIOS Utility; 49 Error messages This notebook computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to exit and reconfigure the computer. Error Messages CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error Disk Boot Failure Diskette Drive Controller Error or No Controller Present Diskette Drive Error Diskette Drive Type Mismatch Equipment Configuration Error Hard Disk 0 Error Hard Disk 0 Extended Type Error I/O Parity Error Insert system diskette and press key...
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... Random Access Memory) • 512 KB Flash ROM BIOS Data storage • One 3.5-inch internal floppy drive • One high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • One 5.25-inch internal removable CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or DVD/CD- in and microphone- or Intel® Mobile Celeron® processor with 512 KB cache - RW drive (AcerMedia bay) Display and video • 13.3" or 14.1" Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal-display (LCD) displaying...
... Random Access Memory) • 512 KB Flash ROM BIOS Data storage • One 3.5-inch internal floppy drive • One high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • One 5.25-inch internal removable CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or DVD/CD- in and microphone- or Intel® Mobile Celeron® processor with 512 KB cache - RW drive (AcerMedia bay) Display and video • 13.3" or 14.1" Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal-display (LCD) displaying...
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... accessories box) for service. 12 Replace the battery with this unit. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is 15 feet (4.6 meters). CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. Do not disassemble or dispose of power supply cord set (provided in...
... accessories box) for service. 12 Replace the battery with this unit. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is 15 feet (4.6 meters). CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. Do not disassemble or dispose of power supply cord set (provided in...
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See warranty K keyboard ===NN embedded numeric keypad ===NO hotkeys ===NP lock keys ===NN Index A AC adapter caring for ===î AcerMedia drive ===NV installing and removing ===PR swapping ===PR audio ===OO adjusting the volume ===OO troubleshooting ===QS B battery pack caring for ===î charging indicator ===NM BIOS utility ===QO brightness hotkeys ===NR C caps lock ===NN on indicator ===NM care AC adapter ===î battery pack ===î computer ===î CD troubleshooting ===QT CD-ROM ejecting ===NV ejecting manually ===QS troubleshooting ===QS cleaning...
See warranty K keyboard ===NN embedded numeric keypad ===NO hotkeys ===NP lock keys ===NN Index A AC adapter caring for ===î AcerMedia drive ===NV installing and removing ===PR swapping ===PR audio ===OO adjusting the volume ===OO troubleshooting ===QS B battery pack caring for ===î charging indicator ===NM BIOS utility ===QO brightness hotkeys ===NR C caps lock ===NN on indicator ===NM care AC adapter ===î battery pack ===î computer ===î CD troubleshooting ===QT CD-ROM ejecting ===NV ejecting manually ===QS troubleshooting ===QS cleaning...
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... problems ===QR CD ===QT CD-ROM ===QS diskette ===QT display ===QR, ===QS DVD ===QT floppy drive ===QT keyboard ===QT printer ===QU serial mouse ===QT startup ===QR troubleshooting ===QQ Q questions multiple PS/2 devices ===QU setting location for modem use QU S safety CD-ROM ===SQ FCC notice ===SN general instructions ===SP modem notices ===SO scroll lock ===NN security keylock ===OV passwords ===OV service when to call ===î225; speakers hotkey ===NR troubleshooting ===QS specifications ===RQ Standby mode hotkey...
... problems ===QR CD ===QT CD-ROM ===QS diskette ===QT display ===QR, ===QS DVD ===QT floppy drive ===QT keyboard ===QT printer ===QU serial mouse ===QT startup ===QR troubleshooting ===QQ Q questions multiple PS/2 devices ===QU setting location for modem use QU S safety CD-ROM ===SQ FCC notice ===SN general instructions ===SP modem notices ===SO scroll lock ===NN security keylock ===OV passwords ===OV service when to call ===î225; speakers hotkey ===NR troubleshooting ===QS specifications ===RQ Standby mode hotkey...