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... need to print out a copy, this User's guide is also available in PDF (Portable Document Format). Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. For more productive. If you use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help menu. Your guides To help you be happy with setting up your TravelMate, we enjoyed making the TravelMate series of guides: First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started...
... need to print out a copy, this User's guide is also available in PDF (Portable Document Format). Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. For more productive. If you use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help menu. Your guides To help you be happy with setting up your TravelMate, we enjoyed making the TravelMate series of guides: First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started...
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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 34 2 Customizing my computer 37 Expanding through options 39 Connectivity options 39 Connecting to Acer...
... 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 34 2 Customizing my computer 37 Expanding through options 39 Connectivity options 39 Connecting to Acer...
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... button Ejects floppy disc. (N/A when card reader installed.) 9 Speakers Outputs sound. 10 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 11 Keyboard Inputs data into your TravelMate # Item Description 4 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 5 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like the center and right) left and right mouse buttons; English 4 1 Getting to know your computer. 12 Status indicators LEDs (light...
... button Ejects floppy disc. (N/A when card reader installed.) 9 Speakers Outputs sound. 10 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 11 Keyboard Inputs data into your TravelMate # Item Description 4 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 5 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like the center and right) left and right mouse buttons; English 4 1 Getting to know your computer. 12 Status indicators LEDs (light...
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...-in microphone • High-speed optical drive Connectivity • High-speed fax/data modem port • Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port • USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports • IEEE 1394 port • Fast Infrared (FIR) port • Docking port for port replicator • Inetgrated Invilink wireless LAN module • Integrated Bluetooth module Human-centric design and ergonomics • Five launch keys, including internet browser, E-Mail and three user-programmable keys • 4-way scroll button...
...-in microphone • High-speed optical drive Connectivity • High-speed fax/data modem port • Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port • USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports • IEEE 1394 port • Fast Infrared (FIR) port • Docking port for port replicator • Inetgrated Invilink wireless LAN module • Integrated Bluetooth module Human-centric design and ergonomics • Five launch keys, including internet browser, E-Mail and three user-programmable keys • 4-way scroll button...
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... Wireless LAN capabilities are enabled. Lights orange when the battery power is low and is being charged. Lights when the Hard Disk is active. Battery charge Lights green when the battery is being charged. Lignts blue when Bluetooth capabilities are enabled. Icon Function Power Media activity Description Lights green when the computer is on the front. . English 12 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons below the display screen...
... Wireless LAN capabilities are enabled. Lights orange when the battery power is low and is being charged. Lights when the Hard Disk is active. Battery charge Lights green when the battery is being charged. Lignts blue when Bluetooth capabilities are enabled. Icon Function Power Media activity Description Lights green when the computer is on the front. . English 12 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons below the display screen...
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... arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. When Num Lock is on and off. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. English 14 1 Getting to connect an external keypad. A better solution would be to know your TravelMate Using the keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys...
... arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. When Num Lock is on and off. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. English 14 1 Getting to connect an external keypad. A better solution would be to know your TravelMate Using the keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys...
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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 Description Windows logo key 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 Description Windows logo key 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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... the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. See "Power management" on page 27. 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). Puts the computer in the hot key combination. Hot key Fn-F1 Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on hot keys.
... the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. See "Power management" on page 27. 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). Puts the computer in the hot key combination. Hot key Fn-F1 Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on hot keys.
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... and off. Fn-↓ Fn-→ Fn-← Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Press any key to know your TravelMate 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. Turns the internal touchpad on and off to save power. Fn-↑ Volume up Increases the screen brightness.
... and off. Fn-↓ Fn-→ Fn-← Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Press any key to know your TravelMate 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. Turns the internal touchpad on and off to save power. Fn-↑ Volume up Increases the screen brightness.
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... code a maximum of times the region code has been set to the table below for more information. Recovering your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD disc; You can play DVD movies on your Hard Disk does not reset the number of five times (including the first time), after a few seconds. English 25 Using software Playing DVD movies When a DVD-ROM or DVD/CD-RW combo drive module is set...
... code a maximum of times the region code has been set to the table below for more information. Recovering your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD disc; You can play DVD movies on your Hard Disk does not reset the number of five times (including the first time), after a few seconds. English 25 Using software Playing DVD movies When a DVD-ROM or DVD/CD-RW combo drive module is set...
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... maximum performance at the same time. English 27 Power management This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, Hard Disk, or any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management unit that supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), which allows for a period of time (called...
... maximum performance at the same time. English 27 Power management This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, Hard Disk, or any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management unit that supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), which allows for a period of time (called...
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... of Sleep mode, open the display; or - Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save your work in Sleep mode. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you may choose to shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from your computer. then slide and release the power button. If you are using...
... of Sleep mode, open the display; or - Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save your work in Sleep mode. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you may choose to shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from your computer. then slide and release the power button. If you are using...
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... by preventing unauthorized access to your Hard Disk. Important! Entering passwords When a password is set , you press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility at boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Setting these passwords creates Serveral different levels of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on boot-up . • Type the User Password and press Enter to use of this password with password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer...
... by preventing unauthorized access to your Hard Disk. Important! Entering passwords When a password is set , you press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility at boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Setting these passwords creates Serveral different levels of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on boot-up . • Type the User Password and press Enter to use of this password with password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer...
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... that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the floppy drive and press Ctrl-Alt-Del to the power outlet. • If it with a system discette and press Ctrl-AltDel to save power. I opened the display and pressed the power button, but computer does not start or boot-up. Look at the Power indicator: • If it may arise during Windows setup into the...
... that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the floppy drive and press Ctrl-Alt-Del to the power outlet. • If it with a system discette and press Ctrl-AltDel to save power. I opened the display and pressed the power button, but computer does not start or boot-up. Look at the Power indicator: • If it may arise during Windows setup into the...
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... the volume control (speaker) icon on the computer's left panel, the internal speakers automatically turn the speakers on (this , the screen expands to make sure that the resolution is set the resolution lower than the specified resolution are connected to adjust the volume. Press Fn-F8 to turn off . I cannot eject the optical drive tray. There is crossed-out, click on the power. 52 3 Troubleshooting...
... the volume control (speaker) icon on the computer's left panel, the internal speakers automatically turn the speakers on (this , the screen expands to make sure that the resolution is set the resolution lower than the specified resolution are connected to adjust the volume. Press Fn-F8 to turn off . I cannot eject the optical drive tray. There is crossed-out, click on the power. 52 3 Troubleshooting...
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... Start, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem. 3 Click on the printer. • During POST, press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that it works, contact your location. To properly use the internal modem. I want to set up your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. Check the following: • Make sure that the printer cable is connected...
... Start, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem. 3 Click on the printer. • During POST, press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that it works, contact your location. To properly use the internal modem. I want to set up your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. Check the following: • Make sure that the printer cable is connected...
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...work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Maximum length is located on the drive. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. 68 Appendix B Notices English controls may explode if not handled properly. Batteries may result in fire. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN... distinct change in your accessories box) for service. 12 Replace the battery with this unit. Use of another battery may present a risk of power supply cord set (provided in performance, indicating a need for this computer is a laser product. Do not disassemble or ...
...work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Maximum length is located on the drive. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. 68 Appendix B Notices English controls may explode if not handled properly. Batteries may result in fire. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN... distinct change in your accessories box) for service. 12 Replace the battery with this unit. Use of another battery may present a risk of power supply cord set (provided in performance, indicating a need for this computer is a laser product. Do not disassemble or ...
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... Herstellers. English 69 Lithium battery statement The TravelMate 540 series uses the lithium battery, models UR18650G5 and US18650F only. ADVARSEL! VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Recycle if at all possible. Kassera anvãnt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. VORSICHT! Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til...
... Herstellers. English 69 Lithium battery statement The TravelMate 540 series uses the lithium battery, models UR18650G5 and US18650F only. ADVARSEL! VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Recycle if at all possible. Kassera anvãnt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. VORSICHT! Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til...
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... questions 51 front view 3 H hard disk 24 help online services 54 Hibernation mode hotkey 17 hotkeys 17 I IEEE 1394 port 41 indicator lights 12 ITW. Index A AC adapter caring for v AcerMedia drive 24 audio 26 adjusting the volume 26 troubleshooting 52 B battery pack caring for v charging indicator 12 BIOS utility 47 brightness hotkeys 18 C caps lock 14 on indicator 13 care AC adapter v battery pack v computer iv CD-ROM ejecting 24 ejecting manually 52 troubleshooting 52 cleaning computer v computer...
... questions 51 front view 3 H hard disk 24 help online services 54 Hibernation mode hotkey 17 hotkeys 17 I IEEE 1394 port 41 indicator lights 12 ITW. Index A AC adapter caring for v AcerMedia drive 24 audio 26 adjusting the volume 26 troubleshooting 52 B battery pack caring for v charging indicator 12 BIOS utility 47 brightness hotkeys 18 C caps lock 14 on indicator 13 care AC adapter v battery pack v computer iv CD-ROM ejecting 24 ejecting manually 52 troubleshooting 52 cleaning computer v computer...
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... N network 40 Notebook Manager 46 hotkey 17 notice DVD copyright protection 70 num lock 14 on indicator 13 numeric keypad embedded 15 num lock 15 O online services 54 options memory upgrade 44 P password 34 types 34 PC Card 41 ejecting 42 inserting 42 ports 39 POST (power-on self-test) 47 printer troubleshooting 53 problems 51 CD-ROM 52 display 51, 52 keyboard 53 printer 53 startup 51 troubleshooting 50 Q questions setting location for modem use 53...
... N network 40 Notebook Manager 46 hotkey 17 notice DVD copyright protection 70 num lock 14 on indicator 13 numeric keypad embedded 15 num lock 15 O online services 54 options memory upgrade 44 P password 34 types 34 PC Card 41 ejecting 42 inserting 42 ports 39 POST (power-on self-test) 47 printer troubleshooting 53 problems 51 CD-ROM 52 display 51, 52 keyboard 53 printer 53 startup 51 troubleshooting 50 Q questions setting location for modem use 53...