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... 3 Acer ePerformance Management 4 Acer eRecovery Management 5 Acer eSettings Management 6 Acer eNet Management 6 Acer ePower Management 8 Acer ePresentation Management 9 Your Acer notebook tour 11 Front view 11 Closed front view 12 Left view 13 Right view 14 Rear view 14 Base view 15 Specifications 16 Indicators 19 Easy-launch buttons 20 Touchpad 21 Touchpad basics 21 Using the keyboard...
... 3 Acer ePerformance Management 4 Acer eRecovery Management 5 Acer eSettings Management 6 Acer eNet Management 6 Acer ePower Management 8 Acer ePresentation Management 9 Your Acer notebook tour 11 Front view 11 Closed front view 12 Left view 13 Right view 14 Rear view 14 Base view 15 Specifications 16 Indicators 19 Easy-launch buttons 20 Touchpad 21 Touchpad basics 21 Using the keyboard...
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English 11 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. poster, let us show you around your computer as a 4-way and right) scroll button. the center button serves as illustrated in the Just for Starters... Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 3 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 4 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left and (left, center right mouse buttons;
English 11 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. poster, let us show you around your computer as a 4-way and right) scroll button. the center button serves as illustrated in the Just for Starters... Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 3 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 4 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left and (left, center right mouse buttons;
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...8-cell or 44 W 6-cell Li-ion battery pack 2-hour rapid charge; 2.5-hour charge-in-use 90 W AC adapter 88-/89-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys Four easy-launch buttons Two front-access LED-buttons: WLAN, Bluetooth® Audio system with...speakers WLAN: integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: integrated Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with S/PDIF support Microphone/line-in jack Ethernet ...
...8-cell or 44 W 6-cell Li-ion battery pack 2-hour rapid charge; 2.5-hour charge-in-use 90 W AC adapter 88-/89-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys Four easy-launch buttons Two front-access LED-buttons: WLAN, Bluetooth® Audio system with...speakers WLAN: integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: integrated Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with S/PDIF support Microphone/line-in jack Ethernet ...
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...30. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. They are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. Easy-...launch button P Web browser Mail Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) User-programmable Internet...
...30. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. They are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. Easy-...launch button P Web browser Mail Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) User-programmable Internet...
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...using on embedded keypad cursor-control keys. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Number keys on and off. English 23 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric ...keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description...
...using on embedded keypad cursor-control keys. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Number keys on and off. English 23 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric ...keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description...
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..., volume output and the BIOS utility. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; English 24 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
..., volume output and the BIOS utility. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; English 24 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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... language settings. The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the... keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. English 26 Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the...
... language settings. The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the... keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. English 26 Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the...
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Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 20 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to the manufacturer's recommended value. English 30 Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 20 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to the manufacturer's recommended value. English 30 Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
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... to a USB port on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. Try attaching an external keyboard to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. The printer does not work . In Windows, look... volume control icon on both devices are IrDA-compliant. The infrared port does not work . If it will not have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. Check the following: • Make sure that the infrared port is crossed-out, click on the computer. There is heard ...
... to a USB port on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. Try attaching an external keyboard to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. The printer does not work . In Windows, look... volume control icon on both devices are IrDA-compliant. The infrared port does not work . If it will not have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. Check the following: • Make sure that the infrared port is crossed-out, click on the computer. There is heard ...
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... within short distances, for example, from your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are ready to consider when moving around When you are...
... within short distances, for example, from your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are ready to consider when moving around When you are...
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... need to stop for 30 minutes in the computer is greater than 10 °C (18 °F), allow the computer to come to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Airport security may require you may want to room temperature slowly. If possible, leave the computer for an extended period of time...
... need to stop for 30 minutes in the computer is greater than 10 °C (18 °F), allow the computer to come to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Airport security may require you may want to room temperature slowly. If possible, leave the computer for an extended period of time...
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...configuration to an application CD 4 Re-install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery Management password This chapter will guide you through each process. You can ...1394-compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Acer eRecovery Management consists of a different region... burner, plug in order to any activity involving one or more information. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is only available on certain models. English 47 Note: To change...
...configuration to an application CD 4 Re-install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery Management password This chapter will guide you through each process. You can ...1394-compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Acer eRecovery Management consists of a different region... burner, plug in order to any activity involving one or more information. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is only available on certain models. English 47 Note: To change...
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...press to help you solve problems. If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" below. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, ...message, note the message and take the corrective action. Do not attempt to reboot. See "Requesting service" on page 35. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an...
...press to help you solve problems. If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" below. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, ...message, note the message and take the corrective action. Do not attempt to reboot. See "Requesting service" on page 35. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an...
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See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 32 front view 12 H Hibernation mode hotkey 25 hotkeys 24 K keyboard 23 embedded numeric keypad 23 hotkeys 24 lock keys 23 troubleshooting 33 Windows keys 24 L left view 12 M media access on indicator 19 memory ...pack vi computer v CD-ROM ejecting manually 33 troubleshooting 33 cleaning computer vi computer caring for v cleaning vi disconnecting 36 features 11, 29 indicators 19 keyboards 23 moving around 36 on indicator 12, 19 security 40 setting up a home office 38 taking home 37 traveling internationally 39 traveling on indicator 19...
See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 32 front view 12 H Hibernation mode hotkey 25 hotkeys 24 K keyboard 23 embedded numeric keypad 23 hotkeys 24 lock keys 23 troubleshooting 33 Windows keys 24 L left view 12 M media access on indicator 19 memory ...pack vi computer v CD-ROM ejecting manually 33 troubleshooting 33 cleaning computer vi computer caring for v cleaning vi disconnecting 36 features 11, 29 indicators 19 keyboards 23 moving around 36 on indicator 12, 19 security 40 setting up a home office 38 taking home 37 traveling internationally 39 traveling on indicator 19...
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66 English P password 40 types 40 PC Card 44 ejecting 44 inserting 44 ports 42 printer troubleshooting 33 problems 32 CD-ROM 33 display 32 keyboard 33 printer 33 startup 32 troubleshooting 51 Q questions setting location for modem use 34 S safety CD or DVD 59 FCC notice 53 general instructions 57 ...
66 English P password 40 types 40 PC Card 44 ejecting 44 inserting 44 ports 42 printer troubleshooting 33 problems 32 CD-ROM 33 display 32 keyboard 33 printer 33 startup 32 troubleshooting 51 Q questions setting location for modem use 34 S safety CD or DVD 59 FCC notice 53 general instructions 57 ...
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...DIMM modules (dual-channel support ) Display and graphics T 15.4" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer DridVistaTM T 15" XGA color TFT LCD, 1024x 768 pixel resolution T NVIDIA® GeForceTM Go 7300 (72MV) graphics with 128 MB of dedicated GDDR2... ATA/100 hard disk drive T Optical drive options: t8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer t8X DVD-Dual double-layer Input devices T 88/89-key keyboard T Touchpad with 4-way scroll button T 12 function keys T Four easy-launch buttons T Two front-access buttons: WLAN LED-button and Bluetooth®...
...DIMM modules (dual-channel support ) Display and graphics T 15.4" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer DridVistaTM T 15" XGA color TFT LCD, 1024x 768 pixel resolution T NVIDIA® GeForceTM Go 7300 (72MV) graphics with 128 MB of dedicated GDDR2... ATA/100 hard disk drive T Optical drive options: t8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer t8X DVD-Dual double-layer Input devices T 88/89-key keyboard T Touchpad with 4-way scroll button T 12 function keys T Four easy-launch buttons T Two front-access buttons: WLAN LED-button and Bluetooth®...
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Board Layout Top View 1 JP1 2 SW1 3 JP3 4 JP2 5 JP6 6 JP7 7 JP43 8 SW4 9 SW6 LCD Connector Lid Switch MDC Connector Power Button Connector Media Board Connector Touchpad Board Connector SIM Card Connector Touchpad Right Button Touchpad Left Button 10 SW7 11 SW2 12 SW5 13 SW3 14 JP13 15 JP12 16 JP9 17 IR1 18 JP8 Touchpad Down Button Touchpad Up Button Touchpad Left Button Touchapd Left Button Internal Microphone Connector Internal Speaker Connector PCMCIA Socket FIR Module Internal Keyboard Connector 4 Chapter 1
Board Layout Top View 1 JP1 2 SW1 3 JP3 4 JP2 5 JP6 6 JP7 7 JP43 8 SW4 9 SW6 LCD Connector Lid Switch MDC Connector Power Button Connector Media Board Connector Touchpad Board Connector SIM Card Connector Touchpad Right Button Touchpad Left Button 10 SW7 11 SW2 12 SW5 13 SW3 14 JP13 15 JP12 16 JP9 17 IR1 18 JP8 Touchpad Down Button Touchpad Up Button Touchpad Left Button Touchapd Left Button Internal Microphone Connector Internal Speaker Connector PCMCIA Socket FIR Module Internal Keyboard Connector 4 Chapter 1
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...-launch Buttons Status indicators Power button Description Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Chapter 1 9 TravelMate 4200 front view # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Icon Item Display screen Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons; Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components...
...-launch Buttons Status indicators Power button Description Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Chapter 1 9 TravelMate 4200 front view # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Icon Item Display screen Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons; Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components...
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TravelMate 4200: The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is active. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 4 Memory compartment ... for removal. 6 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. HDD Bluetooth Wireless LAN Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive...
TravelMate 4200: The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is active. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 4 Memory compartment ... for removal. 6 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. HDD Bluetooth Wireless LAN Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive...
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... buttons. The mail and Web browser buttons are four buttons. Launch key P P Web browser Mail Default application User-programmable User-programmable Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) 14 Chapter 1 Icon Function Battery Power Description Lights ...when the computer is on. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. These buttons are : mail Web browser, Empowering Key " "and...
... buttons. The mail and Web browser buttons are four buttons. Launch key P P Web browser Mail Default application User-programmable User-programmable Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) 14 Chapter 1 Icon Function Battery Power Description Lights ...when the computer is on. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. These buttons are : mail Web browser, Empowering Key " "and...