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... guide provides clear and concise information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our Web site (global.acer.com). For instructions on TravelMate User's Guide. poster helps you get started with your TravelMate as much as we have designed a set of notebook computers your choice for Starters... Follow these steps: 1 Click on Start, Programs, TravelMate. 2 Click on how to use your TravelMate, we enjoyed making the TravelMate series...
... guide provides clear and concise information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our Web site (global.acer.com). For instructions on TravelMate User's Guide. poster helps you get started with your TravelMate as much as we have designed a set of notebook computers your choice for Starters... Follow these steps: 1 Click on Start, Programs, TravelMate. 2 Click on how to use your TravelMate, we enjoyed making the TravelMate series...
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... Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it . • Never place the computer on uneven surfaces. ...Do not slam the computer display when you are using an extension cord. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from children. • Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Power off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper...
... Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it . • Never place the computer on uneven surfaces. ...Do not slam the computer display when you are using an extension cord. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from children. • Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Power off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper...
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... Using software 24 Audio 25 Adjusting the volume 25 Power management 26 Moving around with your TravelMate 27 Disconnecting from the desktop 27 Moving around 27 Taking the computer home 28 Traveling with the computer 30 Traveling internationally with the computer 30 Securing your computer 32 Using a computer security lock 32 Using passwords 32 2 Customizing my computer 35 Expanding through options 37 Connectivity options 37 Connecting to Acer...
... Using software 24 Audio 25 Adjusting the volume 25 Power management 26 Moving around with your TravelMate 27 Disconnecting from the desktop 27 Moving around 27 Taking the computer home 28 Traveling with the computer 30 Traveling internationally with the computer 30 Securing your computer 32 Using a computer security lock 32 Using passwords 32 2 Customizing my computer 35 Expanding through options 37 Connectivity options 37 Connecting to Acer...
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card reader, if installed) 7 Floppy eject button Ejects floppy disk. (N/A when card reader installed.) 8 Speakers Outputs sound. 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use . Left view # Item 1 Optical drive Description Houses an optical drive module (CD-ROM , DVD-ROM or DVD/CD-RW combo drive). English 4 1 Getting to know your computer. 11 Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and off to the media. the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. 6 Floppy...
card reader, if installed) 7 Floppy eject button Ejects floppy disk. (N/A when card reader installed.) 8 Speakers Outputs sound. 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use . Left view # Item 1 Optical drive Description Houses an optical drive module (CD-ROM , DVD-ROM or DVD/CD-RW combo drive). English 4 1 Getting to know your computer. 11 Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and off to the media. the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. 6 Floppy...
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Unlatches the battery to know your TravelMate English # Item 1 Cooling fan 2 Battery bay 3 Battery release latches 4 Hard disk bay 5 Memory compartment Description Helps keep the computer cool. Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's hard disk. Note: Don't cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's main memory. 8 Bottom view 1 Getting to remove the battery pack.
Unlatches the battery to know your TravelMate English # Item 1 Cooling fan 2 Battery bay 3 Battery release latches 4 Hard disk bay 5 Memory compartment Description Helps keep the computer cool. Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's hard disk. Note: Don't cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's main memory. 8 Bottom view 1 Getting to remove the battery pack.
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... port • Fast Infrared (FIR) port • Docking port for port replicator • Optional Invilink wireless LAN module • Optional Integrated Bluetooth module Human-centric design and ergonomics • 5 Launch keys, including Internet Browser and email and 3 userprogrammable keys • 4-way scroll button • Sleek, smooth and stylish design • Full-sized keyboard • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Expansion • Two type II or one type III CardBus PC Card slots • Upgradeable memory
... port • Fast Infrared (FIR) port • Docking port for port replicator • Optional Invilink wireless LAN module • Optional Integrated Bluetooth module Human-centric design and ergonomics • 5 Launch keys, including Internet Browser and email and 3 userprogrammable keys • 4-way scroll button • Sleek, smooth and stylish design • Full-sized keyboard • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Expansion • Two type II or one type III CardBus PC Card slots • Upgradeable memory
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... 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. Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. When Num Lock is in uppercase. A better solution would be to do a lot of numeric data entry. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Lock key...
... 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. Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. When Num Lock is in uppercase. A better solution would be to do a lot of numeric data entry. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Lock key...
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15 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. English Key Description Windows logo key Start button. 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... dialog box) Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions.
15 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. English Key Description Windows logo key Start button. 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... dialog box) Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions.
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... 26. English 16 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output. Puts the computer in the hot key combination. Hot key Fn-F1 Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on hot keys. Fn-F2 Setup Launch Notebook Manager Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Power management scheme toggle Sleep Switches the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system).
... 26. English 16 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output. Puts the computer in the hot key combination. Hot key Fn-F1 Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on hot keys. Fn-F2 Setup Launch Notebook Manager Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Power management scheme toggle Sleep Switches the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system).
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... on and off to return. Press any key to save power. Fn-↑ Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off . Brightness up Increases the speaker volume. Brightness down Decreases the speaker volume. English 17 Hot key Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Icon Function Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor.
... on and off to return. Press any key to save power. Fn-↑ Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off . Brightness up Increases the speaker volume. Brightness down Decreases the speaker volume. English 17 Hot key Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Icon Function Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor.
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Windows handles all of these devices in power management unit that supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), which allows for your computer. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. If no activity is detected for a period of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, or any connected peripherals. System activity refers to conserve energy. 26 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English Power management This computer has a built-in...
Windows handles all of these devices in power management unit that supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), which allows for your computer. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. If no activity is detected for a period of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, or any connected peripherals. System activity refers to conserve energy. 26 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English Power management This computer has a built-in...
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... of Sleep mode, open the display; You can now safely take the computer anywhere you are using one to consider when moving around "when you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different building, you may choose to place it in progress. 2 Remove any media, diskette or compact disc, from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect...
... of Sleep mode, open the display; You can now safely take the computer anywhere you are using one to consider when moving around "when you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different building, you may choose to place it in progress. 2 Remove any media, diskette or compact disc, from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect...
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... service center. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a prompt appears when you forget your password, please get in the left-hand corner of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set , a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on Boot secures your hard disk. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Important! If you press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility at boot-up . • Type...
... service center. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a prompt appears when you forget your password, please get in the left-hand corner of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set , a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on Boot secures your hard disk. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Important! If you press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility at boot-up . • Type...
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... . Look at the Power indicator: • If it may arise during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl-Alt-Del to restart the system. I opened the display and pressed the power switch, but computer does not start or boot-up. Press Fn-→ (increase) and Fn-← (decrease) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. Easy answers...
... . Look at the Power indicator: • If it may arise during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl-Alt-Del to restart the system. I opened the display and pressed the power switch, but computer does not start or boot-up. Press Fn-→ (increase) and Fn-← (decrease) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. Easy answers...
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... the computer's right panel, the internal speakers automatically turn the speakers on the power. Then click on the taskbar. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the Settings tab to fill the computer display. There is a mechanical eject button on an external monitor. You can also use the volume control buttons to eject the tray...
... the computer's right panel, the internal speakers automatically turn the speakers on the power. Then click on the taskbar. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the Settings tab to fill the computer display. There is a mechanical eject button on an external monitor. You can also use the volume control buttons to eject the tray...
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... an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. Try attaching an external keyboard to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the printer cable is enabled. If it is turned on. • Make sure that the parallel port is connected securely to the computer's parallel port and the corresponding port on Dialing Rules and begin setting up your location: (for Windows XP) 1 Click on Start, Control Panel. 2 Double-click...
... an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. Try attaching an external keyboard to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the printer cable is enabled. If it is turned on. • Make sure that the parallel port is connected securely to the computer's parallel port and the corresponding port on Dialing Rules and begin setting up your location: (for Windows XP) 1 Click on Start, Control Panel. 2 Double-click...
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...; processor with 3D acceleration • Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support • Dual display capability • S-video for output to a television or display device that supports Svideo input • "Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves power Audio • 16-bit AC'97 stereo audio • Dual speakers and microphone • Audio ports for 15.0" • 4X AGP bus...
...; processor with 3D acceleration • Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support • Dual display capability • S-video for output to a television or display device that supports Svideo input • "Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves power Audio • 16-bit AC'97 stereo audio • Dual speakers and microphone • Audio ports for 15.0" • 4X AGP bus...
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... drive used batteries promptly. 14 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your accessories box) for service. 12 Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend. Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE. Replace only with this unit. Keep them in performance, indicating a need...
... drive used batteries promptly. 14 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your accessories box) for service. 12 Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend. Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE. Replace only with this unit. Keep them in performance, indicating a need...
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... M media access on local trips 30 troubleshooting 48 turning off iv connections network 38 D display hotkeys 17 troubleshooting 49, 50 DVD 24 DVD movies playing 24 E email checking function 20 Euro 18 F FAQ. Index A AC adapter caring for v AcerMedia drive 23 audio 25 adjusting the volume 25 troubleshooting 50 B battery pack caring for v charging indicator 11 BIOS utility 45 brightness hotkeys 17 C caps lock 13 on indicator 11 care AC adapter v battery pack v computer iv CD-ROM ejecting 23 ejecting manually...
... M media access on local trips 30 troubleshooting 48 turning off iv connections network 38 D display hotkeys 17 troubleshooting 49, 50 DVD 24 DVD movies playing 24 E email checking function 20 Euro 18 F FAQ. Index A AC adapter caring for v AcerMedia drive 23 audio 25 adjusting the volume 25 troubleshooting 50 B battery pack caring for v charging indicator 11 BIOS utility 45 brightness hotkeys 17 C caps lock 13 on indicator 11 care AC adapter v battery pack v computer iv CD-ROM ejecting 23 ejecting manually...
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... N network 38 Notebook Manager 44 hotkey 16 notice DVD copyright protection 67 num lock 13 on indicator 12 numeric keypad embedded 14 num lock 14 O online services 52 options memory upgrade 42 P password 32 types 32 PC Card 39 ejecting 40 inserting 40 ports 37 POST (power-on self-test) 45 printer troubleshooting 51 problems 49 CD-ROM 50 display 49, 50 keyboard 51 printer 51 startup 49 troubleshooting 48 Q questions setting location for modem use 51...
... N network 38 Notebook Manager 44 hotkey 16 notice DVD copyright protection 67 num lock 13 on indicator 12 numeric keypad embedded 14 num lock 14 O online services 52 options memory upgrade 42 P password 32 types 32 PC Card 39 ejecting 40 inserting 40 ports 37 POST (power-on self-test) 45 printer troubleshooting 51 problems 49 CD-ROM 50 display 49, 50 keyboard 51 printer 51 startup 49 troubleshooting 48 Q questions setting location for modem use 51...