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... notebook computers your choice for your mobile computing needs. For instructions on AcerSystem User's guide. This User's guide introduces you to the many ways your computer. poster helps you get started with setting up your computer can help you use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help menu. This guide provides clear and concise information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our Web site (www.acer...
... notebook computers your choice for your mobile computing needs. For instructions on AcerSystem User's guide. This User's guide introduces you to the many ways your computer. poster helps you get started with setting up your computer can help you use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help menu. This guide provides clear and concise information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our Web site (www.acer...
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... Using software 25 Audio 26 Adjusting the volume 26 Power management 27 Moving around with your TravelMate 28 Disconnecting from the desktop 28 Moving around 28 Taking the computer home 29 Traveling with the computer 31 Traveling internationally with the computer 31 Securing your computer 33 Using a computer security lock 33 Using passwords 33 2 Customizing my computer 35 Expanding through options 37 Connectivity options 37 Upgrade options 43 Using...
... Using software 25 Audio 26 Adjusting the volume 26 Power management 27 Moving around with your TravelMate 28 Disconnecting from the desktop 28 Moving around 28 Taking the computer home 29 Traveling with the computer 31 Traveling internationally with the computer 31 Securing your computer 33 Using a computer security lock 33 Using passwords 33 2 Customizing my computer 35 Expanding through options 37 Connectivity options 37 Upgrade options 43 Using...
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BIOS Utility 46 Disk to Disk Recovery 47 3 Troubleshooting my computer 49 Frequently-asked questions 51 Troubleshooting tips 54 Error messages 54 Requesting service 55 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 55 Before you call 55 Appendix A Specifications 57 Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 63 Index 79
BIOS Utility 46 Disk to Disk Recovery 47 3 Troubleshooting my computer 49 Frequently-asked questions 51 Troubleshooting tips 54 Error messages 54 Requesting service 55 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 55 Before you call 55 Appendix A Specifications 57 Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 63 Index 79
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... your hands when you use the computer. English 4 # Item 2 Status indicators 3 Power button 4 Launch keys 5 Palmrest 6 Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons; Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left , center and right) 7 Touchpad 8 Keyboard 9 Speaker 1 Getting to show the status of the computer, its functions and components. Turns on the computer. Comfortable support area for more details. the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. Outputs sound.
... your hands when you use the computer. English 4 # Item 2 Status indicators 3 Power button 4 Launch keys 5 Palmrest 6 Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons; Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left , center and right) 7 Touchpad 8 Keyboard 9 Speaker 1 Getting to show the status of the computer, its functions and components. Turns on the computer. Comfortable support area for more details. the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. Outputs sound.
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8 Rear view 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English # Item Description 1 Battery release Unlatches the battery to remove the battery latch pack. 2 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external port monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 16.7 million colors with 2048x1536 pixel resolution.
8 Rear view 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English # Item Description 1 Battery release Unlatches the battery to remove the battery latch pack. 2 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external port monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 16.7 million colors with 2048x1536 pixel resolution.
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... keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. A better solution would be to do a lot of numeric data entry. Use this mode when you can toggle on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock (Fn-F11) Scroll Lock (Fn-F12) Description When Caps Lock is in uppercase. English 14 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Using the keyboard...
... keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. A better solution would be to do a lot of numeric data entry. Use this mode when you can toggle on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock (Fn-F11) Scroll Lock (Fn-F12) Description When Caps Lock is in uppercase. English 14 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Using the keyboard...
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Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. 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... English Key Windows logo key Description Start button. 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. 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... English Key Windows logo key Description Start button. 16 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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... screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate a keyboard hot key, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key(s) in Sleep mode, which can be defined. Puts the computer in the hot key combination. Switches the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). Fn-F2 Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Setup Power Management Scheme Toggle Sleep Accesses the computer's configuration utility. See "Power management" on hot keys. Hot key Fn-F1 Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays...
... screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate a keyboard hot key, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key(s) in Sleep mode, which can be defined. Puts the computer in the hot key combination. Switches the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). Fn-F2 Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Setup Power Management Scheme Toggle Sleep Accesses the computer's configuration utility. See "Power management" on hot keys. Hot key Fn-F1 Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays...
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... volume. Volume down Increases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off to resume. Turns the speaker on /off Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Decreases the screen brightness. English 18 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Hot key Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Icon Function Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad Toggle Speaker on and off. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Volume up Brightness...
... volume. Volume down Increases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off to resume. Turns the speaker on /off Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Decreases the screen brightness. English 18 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Hot key Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Icon Function Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad Toggle Speaker on and off. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Volume up Brightness...
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See "Keyboard Hot keys" on page 17 for more informations on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. English 26 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and one speaker. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on adjusting the speaker volume.
See "Keyboard Hot keys" on page 17 for more informations on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. English 26 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and one speaker. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on adjusting the speaker volume.
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.... 2 Remove any media, diskette or compact disc, from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from external accessories: 1 Save your computer. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor, and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock...
.... 2 Remove any media, diskette or compact disc, from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from external accessories: 1 Save your computer. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor, and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock...
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... this password to gain access to secure the lock. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of . Insert the lock into the BIOS Utility. Once set, you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on page 46. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or locked drawer handle. Security features include hardware and software locks - See "BIOS Utility...
... this password to gain access to secure the lock. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of . Insert the lock into the BIOS Utility. Once set, you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on page 46. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or locked drawer handle. Security features include hardware and software locks - See "BIOS Utility...
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... from hibernation for maximum security. Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS Utility. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS Utility. Then turn on Boot secures your Supervisor! Setting passwords You can set and the Password on boot-up and resume from hibernation...
... from hibernation for maximum security. Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS Utility. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS Utility. Then turn on Boot secures your Supervisor! Setting passwords You can set and the Password on boot-up and resume from hibernation...
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Start your online guide for more details. English 37 Expanding through options Your TravelMate offers you to connect peripheral devices to a telephone jack. Warning! To use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to your computer as you would with digital phone lines. This modem port is not compatible with a desktop PC. Connectivity options Ports allow you a complete mobile computing experience. Plugging...
Start your online guide for more details. English 37 Expanding through options Your TravelMate offers you to connect peripheral devices to a telephone jack. Warning! To use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to your computer as you would with digital phone lines. This modem port is not compatible with a desktop PC. Connectivity options Ports allow you a complete mobile computing experience. Plugging...
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... use this option. b Make sure the [Hard Disk Recovery] setting in [Advanced] is enabled or not. The system will reboot. Note: To activate BIOS Setup Utility, press during POST. 1 Restart the system. a Check to back up automatically. 3 Use the arrow keys to scroll to confirm your notebook. Restore without a Recovery CD The recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that was installed when you want. c Exit the BIOS Setup Utility and save changes...
... use this option. b Make sure the [Hard Disk Recovery] setting in [Advanced] is enabled or not. The system will reboot. Note: To activate BIOS Setup Utility, press during POST. 1 Restart the system. a Check to back up automatically. 3 Use the arrow keys to scroll to confirm your notebook. Restore without a Recovery CD The recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that was installed when you want. c Exit the BIOS Setup Utility and save changes...
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... the power button and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up. Check the following : • Is a non-bootable (non-system) diskette in Sleep mode. Press Fn- → (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set the resolution lower than this, the screen expands Press the display toggle hot key Fn-F5 to toggle the display back to an external monitor...
... the power button and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up. Check the following : • Is a non-bootable (non-system) diskette in Sleep mode. Press Fn- → (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set the resolution lower than this, the screen expands Press the display toggle hot key Fn-F5 to toggle the display back to an external monitor...
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... button on the taskbar. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the optical drive. See "Keyboard Hot keys" on an external monitor. Simply insert the tip of 1 meter apart. • Make sure there is a clear path between the two infrared ports. Check the following : • Make sure that the resolution is crossed-out, click on your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable...
... button on the taskbar. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the optical drive. See "Keyboard Hot keys" on an external monitor. Simply insert the tip of 1 meter apart. • Make sure there is a clear path between the two infrared ports. Check the following : • Make sure that the resolution is crossed-out, click on your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable...
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... children and dispose of used batteries promptly. 14 Use only the proper type of fire or explosion. 13 Warning! f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for this equipment. 16 Avoid using a telephone (other controls may present a risk of power supply cord set (provided in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to...
... children and dispose of used batteries promptly. 14 Use only the proper type of fire or explosion. 13 Warning! f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for this equipment. 16 Avoid using a telephone (other controls may present a risk of power supply cord set (provided in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to...
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... connections 79 network 38 D display hotkeys 17, 18 troubleshooting 51 DVD 25 DVD movies playing 25 E error messages 54 Euro 19 F FAQ. See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 51 front view 3 H hard disk 24 help online services 55 Hibernation mode hotkey 17 hotkeys 17 I IEEE 1394 port 40 indicator lights 12 infrared 38 ITW. See warranty K keyboard 14 embedded numeric keypad 15 hotkeys 17 lock keys 14 troubleshooting 52 Windows keys 16 L LEDs 12 M memory installing...
... connections 79 network 38 D display hotkeys 17, 18 troubleshooting 51 DVD 25 DVD movies playing 25 E error messages 54 Euro 19 F FAQ. See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 51 front view 3 H hard disk 24 help online services 55 Hibernation mode hotkey 17 hotkeys 17 I IEEE 1394 port 40 indicator lights 12 infrared 38 ITW. See warranty K keyboard 14 embedded numeric keypad 15 hotkeys 17 lock keys 14 troubleshooting 52 Windows keys 16 L LEDs 12 M memory installing...
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80 Index modem 37 N network 38 Notebook Manager 45 hotkey 17 notice DVD copyright protection 72 num lock 14 on indicator 13 numeric keypad num lock 15 O online services 55 options memory upgrade 43 P password 33 types 33 PC Card 40 ejecting 41 inserting 41 ports 37 POST (power-on self-test) 46 printer troubleshooting 53 problems 51 display 51 keyboard 52 printer 53 startup 51 troubleshooting 50 Q questions setting location for modem use 53 S safety CD...
80 Index modem 37 N network 38 Notebook Manager 45 hotkey 17 notice DVD copyright protection 72 num lock 14 on indicator 13 numeric keypad num lock 15 O online services 55 options memory upgrade 43 P password 33 types 33 PC Card 40 ejecting 41 inserting 41 ports 37 POST (power-on self-test) 46 printer troubleshooting 53 problems 51 display 51 keyboard 52 printer 53 startup 51 troubleshooting 50 Q questions setting location for modem use 53 S safety CD...