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... Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 Outlook View 6 Front Open View 6 Front Panel 7 Left Panel 8 Right Panel 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 12 Lock Keys 13 Embedded Numeric Keypad 14 Windows Keys 15...
... Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 Outlook View 6 Front Open View 6 Front Panel 7 Left Panel 8 Right Panel 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 12 Lock Keys 13 Embedded Numeric Keypad 14 Windows Keys 15...
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Front Open View # Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Power button Turns on and off to show the status ...
Front Open View # Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Power button Turns on and off to show the status ...
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... status indicator Lights green when the power is on and orange when the computer is enabled. 4 InviLink button Opens (optional) wireless connectivity. 5 InviLink indicator Indicates status of (optional) wireless communication. 6 Latch Latch for opening and closing the laptop. 7 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR- SG_TM800.book Page 7 Thursday, February...
... status indicator Lights green when the power is on and orange when the computer is enabled. 4 InviLink button Opens (optional) wireless connectivity. 5 InviLink indicator Indicates status of (optional) wireless communication. 6 Latch Latch for opening and closing the laptop. 7 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR- SG_TM800.book Page 7 Thursday, February...
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... bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 4 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to slot personalize your computer. Chapter 1 11 Note: Don't cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 11 Personal identification Insert a business card or similar-sized identification card to remove the battery pack. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in...
... bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 4 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to slot personalize your computer. Chapter 1 11 Note: Don't cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 11 Personal identification Insert a business card or similar-sized identification card to remove the battery pack. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in...
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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... Chapter 1 15 SG_TM800.book Page 15 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows logo key Application key Icon Description Start button. dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions.
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... Chapter 1 15 SG_TM800.book Page 15 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows logo key Application key Icon Description Start button. dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions.
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... is set when you can type the Euro symbol on Regional and Language Options. 3. then select United States-International and click on Start, Control Panel. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. 3. To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below : 1. Verify that the keyboard layout used for En...
... is set when you can type the Euro symbol on Regional and Language Options. 3. then select United States-International and click on Start, Control Panel. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. 3. To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below : 1. Verify that the keyboard layout used for En...
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Slide the optical disk drive out off the ODD bracket. 3. Remove the ODD board from the ODD bracket. 4. Unscrew the 1 screw holding the HDD bracket. 2. Take out the hard disk drive. Chapter 3 61 Remove 4 screws holding the ODD door. 6. Use a pin to press the emergency eject slot to open the ODD as shown. 2. Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Remove 6 screws that secure the ODD module as shown. 5. Remove the ODD door. SG_TM800.book Page 61 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM Disassembling External Modules Disassembling the ODD Module 1.
Slide the optical disk drive out off the ODD bracket. 3. Remove the ODD board from the ODD bracket. 4. Unscrew the 1 screw holding the HDD bracket. 2. Take out the hard disk drive. Chapter 3 61 Remove 4 screws holding the ODD door. 6. Use a pin to press the emergency eject slot to open the ODD as shown. 2. Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Remove 6 screws that secure the ODD module as shown. 5. Remove the ODD door. SG_TM800.book Page 61 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM Disassembling External Modules Disassembling the ODD Module 1.
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...failed symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are no obvious shorts or opens; If any problem occurs, you can perform visual inspection before you can check the following: power cords are indicated. ...Acer can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. No beep or error codes are properly connected and secured; Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go to enter the password. there are no obviously burned or heated components; After you perform visual inspection you fellow this model (TravelMate 800...
...failed symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are no obvious shorts or opens; If any problem occurs, you can perform visual inspection before you can check the following: power cords are indicated. ...Acer can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. No beep or error codes are properly connected and secured; Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go to enter the password. there are no obviously burned or heated components; After you perform visual inspection you fellow this model (TravelMate 800...
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... see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Hard disk drive connector Main board Chapter 4 73
... see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Hard disk drive connector Main board Chapter 4 73
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... open view" on page 3 for power management You can also use the power button to perform power management functions. or For Windows XP: Click on Start, Shut Down..., and select Shut down the computer. See Windows help for more than four seconds to temperatures below 0ºC (32ºF) or above your TravelMate...
... open view" on page 3 for power management You can also use the power button to perform power management functions. or For Windows XP: Click on Start, Shut Down..., and select Shut down the computer. See Windows help for more than four seconds to temperatures below 0ºC (32ºF) or above your TravelMate...
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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 open view 3 Front view Left view 5 Rear view 8 Bottom view 9 Features 11 Indicators 13 Using the keyboard 14 Special keys 14 Touchpad 22 Touchpad basics 22 ...
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 open view 3 Front view Left view 5 Rear view 8 Bottom view 9 Features 11 Indicators 13 Using the keyboard 14 Special keys 14 Touchpad 22 Touchpad basics 22 ...
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the center button serves as illustrated in the Just for Starters... Front open view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Power button Turns on the computer. 3 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 4 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like the center and right) left and right mouse buttons; English 3 A TravelMate tour After setting up your new TravelMate computer. poster, let us show you around your computer as a 4-way scroll button.
the center button serves as illustrated in the Just for Starters... Front open view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Power button Turns on the computer. 3 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 4 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like the center and right) left and right mouse buttons; English 3 A TravelMate tour After setting up your new TravelMate computer. poster, let us show you around your computer as a 4-way scroll button.
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... charging. 5 Front view English # Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs sound. 2 Bluetooth button Starts (optional) Bluetooth functionality. 3 Bluetooth indicator Indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is enabled. 4 InviLink button Opens (optional) wireless connectivity. 5 InviLink indicator Indicates status of (optional) wireless communication. 6 Latch 7 Infrared port Latch for...
... charging. 5 Front view English # Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs sound. 2 Bluetooth button Starts (optional) Bluetooth functionality. 3 Bluetooth indicator Indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is enabled. 4 InviLink button Opens (optional) wireless connectivity. 5 InviLink indicator Indicates status of (optional) wireless communication. 6 Latch 7 Infrared port Latch for...
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Houses the computer's memory. Note: Don't cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Insert a business card or similar-sized identification card to know your computer. 10 1 Getting to personalize your TravelMate English # Item 8 Hard disk bay 9 Memory compartment 10 Cooling fan 11 Personal identification slot Description Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). Helps keep the computer cool.
Houses the computer's memory. Note: Don't cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Insert a business card or similar-sized identification card to know your computer. 10 1 Getting to personalize your TravelMate English # Item 8 Hard disk bay 9 Memory compartment 10 Cooling fan 11 Personal identification slot Description Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). Helps keep the computer cool.
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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. 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.
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.... If not, select and click on OK. Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. English 20 1 Getting to know your keyboard. 2 Open a text editor or word processor. 3 Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol. To the right of the power button are five buttons. They are... (P1 and P2). then select United StatesInternational and click on OK. 5 Click on ADD; To type the Euro symbol: 1 Locate the Euro symbol on your TravelMate 4 Verify that the keyboard layout used for more information. Please refer to United States-International.
.... If not, select and click on OK. Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. English 20 1 Getting to know your keyboard. 2 Open a text editor or word processor. 3 Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol. To the right of the power button are five buttons. They are... (P1 and P2). then select United StatesInternational and click on OK. 5 Click on ADD; To type the Euro symbol: 1 Locate the Euro symbol on your TravelMate 4 Verify that the keyboard layout used for more information. Please refer to United States-International.
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To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing ... if you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different building, you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your TravelMate This section gives you may choose to shut down the computer: 1 Click on OK, or select Turn Off (Windows XP). or Turn off Computer (Windows...
To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing ... if you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different building, you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your TravelMate This section gives you may choose to shut down the computer: 1 Click on OK, or select Turn Off (Windows XP). or Turn off Computer (Windows...
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...computer in Sleep mode by putting the computer in standby mode. What to bring to prepare the computer for the trip home: To resume, open the display; you may enter Hibernation mode after it is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and turned off but the sleep indicator ... mode for about 5 hours under most circumstances. Note: If the sleep indicator is in the meeting will last longer than 5 hours or if your TravelMate - What to bring to long meetings If your desktop, follow these steps to short meetings A fully charged primary battery runs the computer for a period...
...computer in Sleep mode by putting the computer in standby mode. What to bring to prepare the computer for the trip home: To resume, open the display; you may enter Hibernation mode after it is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and turned off but the sleep indicator ... mode for about 5 hours under most circumstances. Note: If the sleep indicator is in the meeting will last longer than 5 hours or if your TravelMate - What to bring to long meetings If your desktop, follow these steps to short meetings A fully charged primary battery runs the computer for a period...
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... with Acer's service center is lost Smart Card "key". If your Smart Card is equipped with a Smart Card security feature that protects the computer from unauthorized access. After installation, the PlatinumSecure icon appears on it or click the right mouse button, then select Open from ... the application as a temporary replacement for Windows 2000 or XP at the operating system level. Registering your TravelMate English Important! This information will be used by Acer service centers to your lost or damaged. To enable the Smart Card security feature, please refer to confirm...
... with Acer's service center is lost Smart Card "key". If your Smart Card is equipped with a Smart Card security feature that protects the computer from unauthorized access. After installation, the PlatinumSecure icon appears on it or click the right mouse button, then select Open from ... the application as a temporary replacement for Windows 2000 or XP at the operating system level. Registering your TravelMate English Important! This information will be used by Acer service centers to your lost or damaged. To enable the Smart Card security feature, please refer to confirm...
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It provides great flexibility to open the Smart Card Options window. English 37 PlatinumSecure Options Click on the PlatinumSecure Options button to meet the various privacy protection needs of your PC ...
It provides great flexibility to open the Smart Card Options window. English 37 PlatinumSecure Options Click on the PlatinumSecure Options button to meet the various privacy protection needs of your PC ...