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If any of the same kind as replacements. Please refer to local regulations. vi Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the following occurs: • The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged. • Liquid has... an LCD cleaning kit. Recycle if at all possible. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Power off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with water. Turn the power off the computer and remove the...
If any of the same kind as replacements. Please refer to local regulations. vi Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the following occurs: • The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged. • Liquid has... an LCD cleaning kit. Recycle if at all possible. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Power off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with water. Turn the power off the computer and remove the...
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... keylock Connects to an AC adapter. Connects to a phone line. Connects to any PS/2-compatible device (e.g., PS/2 mouse). 6 1 Getting to know your TravelMate # Item Description 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 AcerMedia drive Houses a removable media drive module. 4 AcerMedia indicator Lights up when the AcerMedia drive is active. 5 Eject button Ejects the...
... keylock Connects to an AC adapter. Connects to a phone line. Connects to any PS/2-compatible device (e.g., PS/2 mouse). 6 1 Getting to know your TravelMate # Item Description 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 AcerMedia drive Houses a removable media drive module. 4 AcerMedia indicator Lights up when the AcerMedia drive is active. 5 Eject button Ejects the...
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8 Bottom view 1 Getting to know your TravelMate # Item Description 1 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module. 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 4 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 6 Mini docking connector Connects to DockMate V mini docking station. 7 AcerMedia bay release latch Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal or swapping.
8 Bottom view 1 Getting to know your TravelMate # Item Description 1 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module. 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 4 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 6 Mini docking connector Connects to DockMate V mini docking station. 7 AcerMedia bay release latch Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal or swapping.
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... (removable DVD drive or DVD/CD-RW combo drive) • Built-in floppy drive • High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • Li-Ion main battery pack • Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) Display • 15" Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) Super eXtended Graphics Array + (SXGA+) liquid crystal...
... (removable DVD drive or DVD/CD-RW combo drive) • Built-in floppy drive • High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • Li-Ion main battery pack • Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) Display • 15" Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) Super eXtended Graphics Array + (SXGA+) liquid crystal...
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.... Caps Lock Num Lock Lights when Caps Lock is active. Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or AcerMedia drive is activated. Sleep Media Activity Battery Charge Lights when the computer enters Standby mode and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode. Lights when the...
.... Caps Lock Num Lock Lights when Caps Lock is active. Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or AcerMedia drive is activated. Sleep Media Activity Battery Charge Lights when the computer enters Standby mode and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode. Lights when the...
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...for about 3 hours under most circumstances. Then close the display cover whenever you are moving from your office to turn the computer back on the battery by pressing Fn-F4. If the meeting room does not have removed all media, diskettes and compact discs, from Hibernation mode. Slide and release the...these steps to resume. Then tap any key or open the display, and press any key. Turn the power on to short meetings A fully charged battery runs the computer for the trip home: • Check if you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on . 25 you can prevent the ...
...for about 3 hours under most circumstances. Then close the display cover whenever you are moving from your office to turn the computer back on the battery by pressing Fn-F4. If the meeting room does not have removed all media, diskettes and compact discs, from Hibernation mode. Slide and release the...these steps to resume. Then tap any key or open the display, and press any key. Turn the power on to short meetings A fully charged battery runs the computer for the trip home: • Check if you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on . 25 you can prevent the ...
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...distance, for instance, from country to the guidelines for traveling. Traveling internationally with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to country" Preparing the computer Prepare ... 27 Traveling with you: Airport security X-ray machines are moving from your computer when bringing it home. Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged. What to bring with you Bring the following items with the computer "when you are safe, but...
...distance, for instance, from country to the guidelines for traveling. Traveling internationally with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to country" Preparing the computer Prepare ... 27 Traveling with you: Airport security X-ray machines are moving from your computer when bringing it home. Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged. What to bring with you Bring the following items with the computer "when you are safe, but...
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28 1 Getting to know your TravelMate • AC adapter • Power cords that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. In addition, these tips are ... cord that is compatible with the telecommunications system of purchase, in another printer • Proof of the country you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you are traveling in. Do not use another country, check that are appropriate for the country to which...
28 1 Getting to know your TravelMate • AC adapter • Power cords that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. In addition, these tips are ... cord that is compatible with the telecommunications system of purchase, in another printer • Proof of the country you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you are traveling in. Do not use another country, check that are appropriate for the country to which...
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... you need increased performance. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. This computer allows you to upgrade key components when you decide to 1 GB, employing 64/128/256/512-MB 64-bit industry standard soDIMMs...
... you need increased performance. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. This computer allows you to upgrade key components when you decide to 1 GB, employing 64/128/256/512-MB 64-bit industry standard soDIMMs...
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then lift up and remove the memory cover (b). 3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot (a), then gently press it down (b) until it clicks into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. 40 2 Customizing my computer 2 Remove the screw from the memory cover (a); The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size.
then lift up and remove the memory cover (b). 3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot (a), then gently press it down (b) until it clicks into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. 40 2 Customizing my computer 2 Remove the screw from the memory cover (a); The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size.
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Nothing appears on battery power, it with a system diskette and press Ctrl-AltDel to restart the system. • The operating system files may be too low. Press Fn-→ (... system. I pressed the power switch and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl-Alt-Del to an external monitor.
Nothing appears on battery power, it with a system diskette and press Ctrl-AltDel to restart the system. • The operating system files may be too low. Press Fn-→ (... system. I pressed the power switch and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl-Alt-Del to an external monitor.
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... the corrective action. The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action. Error Messages Corrective Action CMOS Battery Bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Fixed Disk 0 Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. PS/2 Keyboard Interface Contact your...
... the corrective action. The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action. Error Messages Corrective Action CMOS Battery Bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Fixed Disk 0 Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. PS/2 Keyboard Interface Contact your...
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... ports • One 9-pin RS-232 serial port (UART16550) • One FIR port • Mini dock connector Weight and dimensions • 3.22 kg (7 lbs) with battery and optical drive • 324.5 (W) x 271 (D) x 36 (H)mm Temperature • Operating: 5°C ~ 35°C • Non-operating: -20°C ~ 65°C Humidity (non-...condensing) • Operating: 20% ~ 80% RH • Non-operating: 20% ~ 80% RH System • ACPI support • DMI 2.0-compliant Battery pack • 65.3 WH Li-Ion battery pack • 4-hour rapid charge/6-hour charge-in-use
... ports • One 9-pin RS-232 serial port (UART16550) • One FIR port • Mini dock connector Weight and dimensions • 3.22 kg (7 lbs) with battery and optical drive • 324.5 (W) x 271 (D) x 36 (H)mm Temperature • Operating: 5°C ~ 35°C • Non-operating: -20°C ~ 65°C Humidity (non-...condensing) • Operating: 20% ~ 80% RH • Non-operating: 20% ~ 80% RH System • ACPI support • DMI 2.0-compliant Battery pack • 65.3 WH Li-Ion battery pack • 4-hour rapid charge/6-hour charge-in-use
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59 AC adapter • 60-Watt • Auto sensing 100~240Vac, 50~60Hz Options • 64/128/256/512-MB memory upgrade modules • PS/2 Y-bridge cable • Additional Li-Ion battery pack • DVD/CD-RW module (includes PowerDVD software CD) • DockMate V • External numeric keypad • External battery charger • InviLink 802.11b wireless LAN PC card • Secondary hard drive • External USB video capture kit
59 AC adapter • 60-Watt • Auto sensing 100~240Vac, 50~60Hz Options • 64/128/256/512-MB memory upgrade modules • PS/2 Y-bridge cable • Additional Li-Ion battery pack • DVD/CD-RW module (includes PowerDVD software CD) • DockMate V • External numeric keypad • External battery charger • InviLink 802.11b wireless LAN PC card • Secondary hard drive • External USB video capture kit
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... and dispose of fire or explosion. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS. Refer battery replacement to normal condition. Keep them in performance, indicating a need for this computer is a laser product. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. ... restore the product to a qualified serviceman. 13 Warning! Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used batteries promptly. 14 Use only the proper type of another battery may explode if not handled properly. VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD...
... and dispose of fire or explosion. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS. Refer battery replacement to normal condition. Keep them in performance, indicating a need for this computer is a laser product. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. ... restore the product to a qualified serviceman. 13 Warning! Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used batteries promptly. 14 Use only the proper type of another battery may explode if not handled properly. VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD...