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... display cover, or by pressing the sleep hot key (Fn-F4). If you take care of it near sources of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on page 28. See "Front view" on page 3 for using your computer Turning your computer Your computer will serve you well if...
... display cover, or by pressing the sleep hot key (Fn-F4). If you take care of it near sources of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on page 28. See "Front view" on page 3 for using your computer Turning your computer Your computer will serve you well if...
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Contents First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care 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...
Contents First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care 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...
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... work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). 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. Lock Key Caps Lock Num Lock (Fn-F11) Scroll Lock (Fn-F12) Description When Caps Lock is on , the embedded...
... work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). 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. Lock Key Caps Lock Num Lock (Fn-F11) Scroll Lock (Fn-F12) Description When Caps Lock is on , the embedded...
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...key This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; Opens the Find: All Files dialog box. + M Shift + + R Minimizes all windows. + M Undoes the minimize all windows ( + M) action. it opens the application's context menu. Opens the My Computer window. it launches the Start menu. Opens the Run dialog box...with other keys to provide a variety of functions: + Tab + E + F1 + F Activates the next Taskbar button. Opens Help and Support. English Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; 17...
...key This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; Opens the Find: All Files dialog box. + M Shift + + R Minimizes all windows. + M Undoes the minimize all windows ( + M) action. it opens the application's context menu. Opens the My Computer window. it launches the Start menu. Opens the Run dialog box...with other keys to provide a variety of functions: + Tab + E + F1 + F Activates the next Taskbar button. Opens Help and Support. English Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; 17...
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.... Note: When using an external USB or serial mouse, you move the cursor. • Press the left (1) and right (3) buttons located on the surface of Windows applications. Tapping on its surface. The central location on the right scroll bar of the touchpad. English 23 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a PS...
.... Note: When using an external USB or serial mouse, you move the cursor. • Press the left (1) and right (3) buttons located on the surface of Windows applications. Tapping on its surface. The central location on the right scroll bar of the touchpad. English 23 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a PS...
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If no activity is as easy as pressing some or all power-saving chores for more informations on page 5 for your TravelMate Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio. See "Closed front view" on adjusting the speaker volume. Power management ... know your computer. See "Hot keys" on the computer is detected for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some buttons. Windows handles all of these devices in order to conserve energy. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity.
If no activity is as easy as pressing some or all power-saving chores for more informations on page 5 for your TravelMate Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio. See "Closed front view" on adjusting the speaker volume. Power management ... know your computer. See "Hot keys" on the computer is detected for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some buttons. Windows handles all of these devices in order to conserve energy. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity.
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...normally. Setup password and exit Press "F3" to setup password or press "F5" to exit the system recovery process when "Acer Self-Configuration Preload" window appears. Press any key to reboot...", hit any key to reboot your hard drive. Please enter 000000:" is pressed, the ...screen shows "Please enter new password:" enter one to eight alphanumeric characters. If "F3" is displayed. 5 Enter six 0s and continue. 6 "Acer Self-Configuration Preload" window appears. 7 Use the arrow keys to scroll through the items (operating system versions) and press "Enter" to select. English 51 1 Restart ...
...normally. Setup password and exit Press "F3" to setup password or press "F5" to exit the system recovery process when "Acer Self-Configuration Preload" window appears. Press any key to reboot...", hit any key to reboot your hard drive. Please enter 000000:" is pressed, the ...screen shows "Please enter new password:" enter one to eight alphanumeric characters. If "F3" is displayed. 5 Enter six 0s and continue. 6 "Acer Self-Configuration Preload" window appears. 7 Use the arrow keys to scroll through the items (operating system versions) and press "Enter" to select. English 51 1 Restart ...
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... may be muted. Check the following: • The volume may be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. I cannot eject the CD or DVD tray. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. • If headphones, earphones or external... speakers are not full-screen on the computer or on the power. Simply insert the tip of your Windows desktop and select Properties to turn off . If it is set to the appropriate resolution. I want to eject the tray. 56 3 Troubleshooting my...
... may be muted. Check the following: • The volume may be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. I cannot eject the CD or DVD tray. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. • If headphones, earphones or external... speakers are not full-screen on the computer or on the power. Simply insert the tip of your Windows desktop and select Properties to turn off . If it is set to the appropriate resolution. I want to eject the tray. 56 3 Troubleshooting my...
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... F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you need to set up your dealer. I want to Windows Help and Support.
... F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you need to set up your dealer. I want to Windows Help and Support.
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in devices Keyboard and pointing device • 88/89-key Windows keyboard • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function • Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with battery) • 14.1"display model: 2.75 kg (6.1 lbs) • 15.0"display model: 2.91 kg (6.4 lbs) • 15.4"display model: 2.94 kg (6.5 ...
in devices Keyboard and pointing device • 88/89-key Windows keyboard • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function • Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with battery) • 14.1"display model: 2.75 kg (6.1 lbs) • 15.0"display model: 2.91 kg (6.4 lbs) • 15.4"display model: 2.94 kg (6.5 ...
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.... Operating: 5°C ~ 35°C - H) mm, w/o battery Environment • Temperature: - Operating: 20% ~ 80% RH - Non-operating: 20% ~ 80% RH System • Microsoft® Windows® XP Home/Pro • ACPI 1.0b support • DMI 2.0-compliant • Wi-Fi®-compliant • CCX compliant (certain models only) Power • 3-cell... bay, for certain models only) • Second 6-cell battery pack (certain models only) • I/O port replicator (certain models only) • Acer Easyport (certain models only) English 67 Dimensions - 364.0(W) x 279.0(D) x 38.9(max.
.... Operating: 5°C ~ 35°C - H) mm, w/o battery Environment • Temperature: - Operating: 20% ~ 80% RH - Non-operating: 20% ~ 80% RH System • Microsoft® Windows® XP Home/Pro • ACPI 1.0b support • DMI 2.0-compliant • Wi-Fi®-compliant • CCX compliant (certain models only) Power • 3-cell... bay, for certain models only) • Second 6-cell battery pack (certain models only) • I/O port replicator (certain models only) • Acer Easyport (certain models only) English 67 Dimensions - 364.0(W) x 279.0(D) x 38.9(max.
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See warranty K keyboard 15 embedded numeric keypad 16 hotkeys 18 lock keys 15 troubleshooting 57 Windows keys 17 L LEDs 13 Index A AC adapter caring for v AcerMedia drive 26 audio 28 adjusting the volume 28 troubleshooting 56 B battery pack caring for v BIOS ...
See warranty K keyboard 15 embedded numeric keypad 16 hotkeys 18 lock keys 15 troubleshooting 57 Windows keys 17 L LEDs 13 Index A AC adapter caring for v AcerMedia drive 26 audio 28 adjusting the volume 28 troubleshooting 56 B battery pack caring for v BIOS ...
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right 8 volume adjusting 28 87 W warranty International Traveler's Warranty 60 Windows keys 17
right 8 volume adjusting 28 87 W warranty International Traveler's Warranty 60 Windows keys 17
TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 Service Guide
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... (D) x 27/32 (H) mm mm 360 (W) x 273 (D) x 27/32 (H) mm V.7 5/312004 Shipping priority Quanta Named Project Name Platform naming M/B Chipset CPU LCD 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...
... (D) x 27/32 (H) mm mm 360 (W) x 273 (D) x 27/32 (H) mm V.7 5/312004 Shipping priority Quanta Named Project Name Platform naming M/B Chipset CPU LCD 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...
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... 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 II PC Card slot One RJ-11...
... 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 II PC Card slot One RJ-11...
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... , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.
... , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.
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it opens the application's context menu. 18 Chapter 1 dialog box) This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of function: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E...F (Opens the Find: All Files dialog box + M (Minimizes all windows) j + + M (Undoes the minimize all windows) + R (Displays the Run... Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu. Key Windows key Application key Icon Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect...
it opens the application's context menu. 18 Chapter 1 dialog box) This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of function: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E...F (Opens the Find: All Files dialog box + M (Minimizes all windows) j + + M (Undoes the minimize all windows) + R (Displays the Run... Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu. Key Windows key Application key Icon Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect...
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... Panasonic CGR-B/8B5AE Simplo 916-3020 Li-ion 4400 mAh 8 4 cells in series, 2 series in -1 card reader Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge...
... Panasonic CGR-B/8B5AE Simplo 916-3020 Li-ion 4400 mAh 8 4 cells in series, 2 series in -1 card reader Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge...
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... drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following to CD-ROM Test. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. If the keyboard cable connection is fully installed into the connector. Boot from the diagnostics ...keyboard if the internal keyboard is to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. Replace the main board. Follow the instructions in the message window. Do the following to isolate the problem to be tested. See if CD-ROM Test is correctly seated in the connector on the System...
... drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following to CD-ROM Test. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. If the keyboard cable connection is fully installed into the connector. Boot from the diagnostics ...keyboard if the internal keyboard is to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. Replace the main board. Follow the instructions in the message window. Do the following to isolate the problem to be tested. See if CD-ROM Test is correctly seated in the connector on the System...
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...", then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on page 71. See "Power System Check" on page 71. Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds.
...", then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on page 71. See "Power System Check" on page 71. Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds.