Travelmate 2300 User's Guide
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...; Do not expose the computer to perform power management functions. If you turn off To turn it near sources of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on page 28. • Use the customized functions for the location of your computer on and off the computer and want to...
...; Do not expose the computer to perform power management functions. If you turn off To turn it near sources of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on page 28. • Use the customized functions for the location of your computer on and off the computer and want to...
Travelmate 2300 User's Guide
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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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... need to connect an external keypad. 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 and off...
... need to connect an external keypad. 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 and off...
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...M Shift + + R Minimizes all windows. + M Undoes the minimize all windows ( + M) action. Opens the Run dialog box. it launches the Start menu. 17 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Opens Help and Support. Opens the My Computer window. Application key This key has the ...same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; It can also be...
...M Shift + + R Minimizes all windows. + M Undoes the minimize all windows ( + M) action. Opens the Run dialog box. it launches the Start menu. 17 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Opens Help and Support. Opens the My Computer window. Application key This key has the ...same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; It can also be...
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... touchpad. Note: When using an external USB or serial mouse, you how to use the touchpad: • Move your cursor pressing on the edge of Windows applications. These two buttons are similar to do selection and execution functions. English 23 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible pointing device that...
... touchpad. Note: When using an external USB or serial mouse, you how to use the touchpad: • Move your cursor pressing on the edge of Windows applications. These two buttons are similar to do selection and execution functions. English 23 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible pointing device that...
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...of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the USB ports, and video memory. See "Hot keys" on page 18 for your TravelMate Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio. English 28 1 Getting to know your computer. If no activity is as... these devices in dual stereo speakers are audio ports on adjusting the speaker volume. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. Windows handles all of the computer. There are easy to conserve energy. The built-in order to access.
...of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the USB ports, and video memory. See "Hot keys" on page 18 for your TravelMate Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio. English 28 1 Getting to know your computer. If no activity is as... these devices in dual stereo speakers are audio ports on adjusting the speaker volume. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. Windows handles all of the computer. There are easy to conserve energy. The built-in order to access.
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..., the next 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. The screen will display "Password has... protection. If "F5" is shown at the bottom of the screen, during POST. 3 Press + at the same time to exit the system recovery process when "Acer Self-Configuration Preload" window appears.
..., the next 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. The screen will display "Password has... protection. If "F5" is shown at the bottom of the screen, during POST. 3 Press + at the same time to exit the system recovery process when "Acer Self-Configuration Preload" window appears.
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... monitor. No audio is set to 1024x768. Resolutions lower than the specified resolution are connected to the line-out port on the taskbar. 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 your computer display. Simply insert the tip of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up the Display Properties dialog box. Then click on the power. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the computer's right panel, the ...
... monitor. No audio is set to 1024x768. Resolutions lower than the specified resolution are connected to the line-out port on the taskbar. 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 your computer display. Simply insert the tip of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up the Display Properties dialog box. Then click on the power. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the computer's right panel, the ...
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... outlet and that it is turned on. • Depending on your connection (USB or parallel), make sure that the parallel port is connected securely to Windows Help and Support. English 58 3 Troubleshooting my computer The printer does not work.
... outlet and that it is turned on. • Depending on your connection (USB or parallel), make sure that the parallel port is connected securely to Windows Help and Support. English 58 3 Troubleshooting my computer The printer does not work.
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... (manufacturing option) • Three USB 2.0 ports • 3-in and microphone- 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...
... (manufacturing option) • Three USB 2.0 ports • 3-in and microphone- 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...
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...275.0(D) x 33.9(max. Non-operating: -20°C ~ 65°C • Humidity (non-condensing): - 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... models only) • Second 6-cell battery pack (certain models only) • I/O port replicator (certain models only) • Acer Easyport (certain models only) Operating: 5°C ~ 35°C - English 67 Dimensions - 364.0(W) x 279.0(D) x 38.9(max.
...275.0(D) x 33.9(max. Non-operating: -20°C ~ 65°C • Humidity (non-condensing): - 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... models only) • Second 6-cell battery pack (certain models only) • I/O port replicator (certain models only) • Acer Easyport (certain models only) Operating: 5°C ~ 35°C - 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 See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 55 front view 3, 5 H hard disk 25 help online services 60 Hibernation mode hotkey 18 ...
See warranty K keyboard 15 embedded numeric keypad 16 hotkeys 18 lock keys 15 troubleshooting 57 Windows keys 17 L LEDs 13 See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 55 front view 3, 5 H hard disk 25 help online services 60 Hibernation mode hotkey 18 ...
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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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.../60/80GB Combo SuperMulti UMA NO YES Dual DVDDVD- 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...
.../60/80GB Combo SuperMulti UMA NO YES Dual DVDDVD- 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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... does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. When Scroll Lock is on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode.
... does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. When Scroll Lock is on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode.
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... button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F1 (Opens Help and Support) + F (Opens the Find: All Files dialog box + M (Minimizes all windows) j + + M (Undoes the minimize all windows) + R (Displays the Run... it launches the Start menu. Key Windows key Application key Icon Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button...
... button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F1 (Opens Help and Support) + F (Opens the Find: All Files dialog box + M (Minimizes all windows) j + + M (Undoes the minimize all windows) + R (Displays the Run... it launches the Start menu. Key Windows key Application key Icon Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button...
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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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... the error still remains: 1. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Replace the main board. Follow the instructions in the message window. NOTE: Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have any of these devices do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer...following to CD-ROM Test. 3. See if CD-ROM Test is correctly seated in the test items. 4. Follow the instructions in the message window. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system board. If the internal keyboard does not work , reconnect the cable connector and ...
... the error still remains: 1. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Replace the main board. Follow the instructions in the message window. NOTE: Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have any of these devices do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer...following to CD-ROM Test. 3. See if CD-ROM Test is correctly seated in the test items. 4. Follow the instructions in the message window. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system board. If the internal keyboard does not work , reconnect the cable connector and ...
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... in Sequence Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system cannot power-on. Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds.
... in Sequence Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system cannot power-on. Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds.