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1. e Always take the computer as carry on luggage e f possible have the computer inspected by hand The computer can safely pass through security X ray machines but never expose the computer to a metal detector e Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand held metal detectors 73 b Traveling internationally with the computer when you are moving from country to country Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling What to bring with you Bring the following items with you e AC adapter e Power cords that are appropriate to the country to which you are traveling e Spare fully charged battery packs e Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer e Proof of purchase in case you need to show it to customs officials e International Traveler s Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tips are useful when traveling internationally e When traveling in another country check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible If not purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage e g power rating Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer e f you are using the modem check if the modem and connector is compatible with the telecom system of the country you are traveling
2. 6 Select Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor to enable dual display 7 Click on OK For more information refer to Windows help Display resolution combinations Please refer to the following table when you set resolution and color settings for dual display mode Dual display for LCD and CRT ont 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1280x1024 1600x1200 rco bis fe fiofeajo2le pefpajoafe popao fopap 6 rele lolelelelolelololelele o Dele x eletet tete tetetete ele 2 felelete tetele lel ele Note 8 bits 256 colors 16 bits high color or 64 000 colors 24 and 32 bits 16 million or true color Dual display for LCD and TV Veet 00 600_ 702768 ron bis s frokealaala frofea sa a fre pafez x 16 leleleleleleo elelolele jeg ee eels se eles eee 32 elelelelelelelelele 49 50 3 Peripherals and options External keyboard This computer has a keyboard with full sized keys and an embedded keypad If you feel more comfortable using a desktop keyboard you can install a PS 2 compatible external keyboard To connect an external keyboard plug the external keyboard into the PS 2 connector 51 External keypad You can also use a 17 key numeric keypad for number sensitive data entry applications To connect the keypad plug the keypad connector into the PS 2 port 52 3 Peripherals and options External pointing device This computer accepts either a PS 2
3. 64 3 Peripherals and options 3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot then gently press down until it clicks into place 4 Replace the memory door and secure it with the screws The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size Hard disk upgrade It is possible to upgrade your hard disk with a higher capacity drive when you need more storage space The computer can use a 9 5mm or a 12 7mm 2 5 inch Enhanced IDE hard disk Please consult your dealer if you need to upgrade your hard disk This chapter gives you tips and hints on things to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer 67 Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories 1 Save your work in progress 2 Shut down the operating system 3 Turn off the computer 4 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter 5 Disconnect the keyboard pointing device printer external monitor and other external devices 6 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer 68 4 Moving with your computer Moving around when you are just moving within short distances for example from your office desk to a meeting room Preparing the computer Before moving the computer close and latch the display cover to place it in Standby mode You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the building To bring t
4. 70 4 Moving with your computer Taking the computer home when you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home 1 Remove all media floppy disks CDs etc from the drives Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head 2 Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall Caution Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the computer Pressure against the top cover could damage the screen What to bring with you Unless you already have some items at home bring the following items with you e AC adapter and power cord e The printed user s manual Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work e Minimize the effect of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you e f you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot bring the computer with you leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat e Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation Allow the computer to return to room temperature and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer If the temperature change is greater than 18 F 10 C allow the computer to come to roo
5. 18 1 Getting familiar with your computer 3 Click on the Button Actions tab 4 Customize the settings for Rocker Switch 5 Click on OK 19 Storage This computer supplies you with all in one media storage e High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk e Standard ultra slim internal 3 5 inch floppy drive e High speed ultra slim removable CD ROM or DVD ROM drive Hard disk The hard disk can be upgraded when you need more storage space Consult your dealer for details Floppy drive The ultra slim internal floppy drive reads and writes on standard 3 5 inch diskettes Ejecting a floppy disk Press the floppy disk eject button 1 to eject a floppy disk from the floppy drive 2 20 1 Getting familiar with your computer AcerMedia Bay A high speed CD ROM drive module sits in the AcerMedia Bay on the right side of the computer The CD ROM drive gives you portable multimedia access Ejecting the CD ROM tray To eject the CD ROM drive tray when the computer is turned on press the CD ROM eject button Note When power is off you can eject the CD ROM drive tray using the emergency eject hole see page 107 Playing DVD ROM Some models come standard with a DVD ROM drive To play DVD movies on your computer follow these steps 1 Click on Start Programs then Mediamatics DVD Express 2 Click on Mediamatics DVD Player Note When you launch the DVD player for the first time the program asks you to input th
6. A AC adapter caring for xvii connecting xiv audio 29 adjusting the volume 30 connecting externally 55 troubleshooting 106 battery installing xiii battery pack battery low warning 38 caring for xvii characteristics 35 charging 37 charging indicator 7 charging modes 37 checking charge level 37 installing 36 low conditions 39 optimizing 37 removing 36 using the first time 35 BIOS Utility 92 101 Basic System Settings menu 94 entering 92 Load Default Settings menu 101 navigating 92 Onboard Devices Configuration menu 96 Startup Configuration menu 95 System Security menu 98 boot order setting in Notebook Manager 86 brightness hotkeys 14 setting in Notebook Manager 90 c capslock 9 on indicator 7 121 care AC adapter xvii battery pack xvii computer xvii CD ROM ejecting 20 ejecting manually 107 troubleshooting 107 charging checking level 37 modes 37 cleaning computer xviii computer bringing to meetings 68 caring for xvii cleaning xviii connecting xiii disconnecting 67 features 3 information 84 moving around 68 on indicator 7 security 31 setting up a home office 71 taking home 70 traveling internationally 73 traveling on local trips 72 turning on xiv connections AC adapter xiv audio 55 computer xiii file transfer cable 61 keyboard external 50 keypad external 51 monitor 47 mouse 52 mouse PS 2 52 mouse serial 53 mouse USB 53 printer 54 PS 2 Y bridge cable 60 USB 58 contrast hotkeys 14
7. Fn F6 Ese Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return 14 1 Getting familiar with your computer Fn F7 gt Touchpad Turns the internal touchpad on and off on off When you connect an external PS 2 mouse the computer automatically disables the touchpad Fn F8 Aft Speaker on Turns the speakers on and off mutes off the sound Fn T Contrast up Not applicable because the contrast level of TFT displays is already optimized Fn 4 Q Contrast Not applicable because the contrast down level of TFT displays is already optimized Fn gt O Brightness Increases the screen brightness ove up Fn ane Brightness Decreases the screen brightness down Activating hotkeys When activating hotkeys press and hold the first key Fn before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination Keyboard ergonomics Located below the keyboard the wide and curved palm rest is ergonomically designed to provide you with a very comfortable place to rest your hands while you type 15 16 1 Getting familiar with your computer Touchpad The built in touchpad is a PS 2 compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad The central location on the palm rest provides optimum comfort and support Note When you connect an external PS 2 mouse the computer automatically dis
8. Pentium III 500 Mhz 1 44 MB 3 5 inch 11513 MB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX CD ROM DVD ROM Attached 3 0R01 A1b ATI MACH64 SDRAM BIOS 4 2207 TravelMate 730 Series IXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXAXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXAXX TN Move highlight bar lt gt Change setting F1 Help The table below describes the parameters in this screen CPU Describes the type of CPU installed in the system Floppy Disk Drive Hard Disk MB Shows the floppy disk drive type 1 44MB 3 5 inch Shows the hard disk capacity in megabytes HDD Serial Number Shows the hard disk drive serial number System with Shows the high capacity disc drive i nstalled System BIOS Version Shows the system BIOS version 94 5 Software VGA BIOS Version Shows the video graphics accelerator BIOS version Serial Number Shows the serial number of the system Asset Tag Number Shows the asset tag number Product Name Shows the official name of the product Manufacturer Name Shows the name of the manufacturer UUID Shows the universally unique identifier number Basic System Configuration The Basic System Configuration screen contains parameters involving basic computer settings like date and time Basic System Configuration Page 1 1 Datte n nnn nnnn monn nnnnnrnnnnnn Mon Aug 28 1998
9. audio with further enhancements that include 3D sound for true audio immersion A sensitive microphone is located beside the status indicators for the 14 1 and 15 models and on top of the LCD for the 13 3 model 1 The dual speakers are located on top of the LCD cover for the 14 1 and 15 models and in front for the 13 3 model 2 Besides the built in speakers there are audio ports on the left panel of the computer See Audio devices on page 55 for more information on connecting external audio devices 30 1 Getting familiar with your computer Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is easy with a rotary volume control knob on the left panel Turn the knob to the left to increase the volume turn it to the right to decrease the volume Enabling the 3D enhance function You can enable or disable the 3D enhanced audio function by doing the following 1 Double click on the volume control Speaker icon displayed on the taskbar Note If the speaker icon is not displayed on the taskbar enable this feature show volume control on the taskbar via the Multimedia icon in the Control Panel 2 Click on the Options menu and select Advanced Controls 3 Click on the Advanced button that now appears in the Master Volume Balance column 4 Click 3D Effect Enable to enable the 3D enhance control Click on OK 31 b Securing your computer Security features include hardware and software lo
10. 3 or 1 2 1 Save all necessary files 2 Exit the application 3 4 5 Power off the computer Replace the battery pack Power on the computer and resume work Save all necessary files Exit the application Power off the computer Save all necessary files Enter Sleep mode press Fn F4 40 2 Operating on battery power Power management This computer has a built in power management unit that monitors system activity System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices keyboard mouse floppy drive hard disk peripherals connected to the serial and parallel ports and video memory If no activity is detected for a period of time called an inactivity timeout the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy This computer employs a power management scheme that supports ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Windows handles all power saving chores for your computer Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI is a power management specification jointly developed by Intel Microsoft and Toshiba ACPI enables Windows to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the computer With ACPI Windows can turn off peripheral devices when they are not in use thereby saving power Note We reco
11. Mode Options ECP EPP Bidirectional or Standard 98 5 Software ECP DMA Channel Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in ECP mode This parameter is enabled only if Operation Mode is set to ECP Options 1 or 3 System Security The System Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use System Security Page 1 1 Setup Password None Power on Password None Hard Disk Password None Processor Serial Number Enabled T Move highlight bar lt gt Change setting F1 Help The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings Setup Password When set this password protects the BIOS Utility from unauthorized entry Options None or Present Power on Password When set this password protects the computer from unauthorized entry during boot up or resume from Standby or Hibernation mode Options None or Present 99 Hard Disk When set this password prevents the internal hard disk Password from unauthorized access It consists of 8 alphanumeric characters Options None or Present Processor Serial The Pentium Ill processor includes a unique serial Number number which allows individual CPUs to be identified You can turn off this feature by setting this parameter to Disabled Opti
12. OK Display Device Display Device is used to control various settings related to the display device s such as the display brightness contrast levels Notebook Manager BE Information Viewer Post Boot Sequence Password Power Management fi Display Device r Boot Display Device Auto Both Brightness for LCD Panel 9 r Switching display device tte trrennnaat LCD Panel Only fi Extemal monitor C Both The items in this screen include Boot Display Device Sets the default display device on boot up Switching display device Sets the current display device Note Make sure an external monitor is connected before External monitor is selected Brightness for LCD Panel Click and drag to set the LCD screen brightness and contrast levels Note TFT active matrix LCDs have fixed and optimized contrast levels 91 Click on the radio button of the desired item then click on Apply to activate the setting To modify the brightness and or contrast levels click and hold the slider control and move to the right to increase or move to the left to decrease the setting You can also click on the item and use the cursor keys to set the desired level 92 5 Software BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS basic input ouput system Your computer is already properly configured and optimized and you do not need to run this ut
13. RAM 8 0 MB Hard Disk 11513 MB CD ROM Detected Serial port Enabled Parallel Port Enabled Internal Cache Cache ON 32 KB External Cache Cache ON 256 KB TouchPad Enabled Pointing Device Intemal installed on cl Note Items in this table may differ slightly from those on the screen CPU Brand type and clock speed of the CPU Central Processing Unit Total Memory Total amount of main memory in megabytes Video RAM Total amount of video memory in megabytes Hard Disk Size of hard disk in megabytes CD ROM or Detects presence of the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive DVD ROM Serial port Resource settings of the serial port Infrared port Detects the presence and setting of the infrared port Parallel port Resource settings of the parallel port 85 Internal Cache Detects presence and total amount of internal cache memory in kilobytes External Detects presence and total amount of external cache memory Cache in kilobytes TouchPad Detects the presence and setting of the internal pointing device Pointing Type s of the pointing device s detected internal and Device external POST POST power on self test defines how the computer behaves when starting up Notebook Manager 2 x Information Viewer POST Boot Sequence Password Power Management Display Device en ee e e Enable Fast The Fast Boot feature allows your computer to boot up and Boot resume from H
14. camera open the protective rubber cover from either the right or left side of the LCD panel 1 Rotate it back as shown in the figure 2 Then insert the video camera into the slots 3 Ask your dealer for more detail on the video camera 59 Caution To protect your LCD from damage due to dirt and dust open the protective rubber cover only when you are going to install the optional video camera 60 3 Peripherals and options Miscellaneous options Additional power packs You can order an AC adapter and spare batteries AC adapter The compact AC adapter charges your battery pack and supplies power to your computer You can order a spare AC adapter so you do not need to carry it from the office to your home or destination Battery pack It is a good practice to have a spare battery around especially when you travel The Li lon battery coupled with the power management features of your computer supplies you with more power on the go Cables PS 2 Y bridge cable The PS 2 Y bridge cable allows you to simultaneously connect two PS 2 devices a mouse and a keyboard to your computer Note The keyboard must be connected to the connector marked keyboard and the mouse must be connected to the connector marked mouse 61 Connect the single connector end of the Y bridge cable to the computer s PS 2 port and the double connector ends to the two PS 2 devices File transf
15. have an Acer authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide For technical assistance and support in the United States and Canada you can call 1 800 816 2237 You can also contact a local dealer or distributor in the country you are traveling in for assistance Note For more information Online services on page 113 If you are connected to the Internet and have World Wide Web access visit our home page www acer com and get an updated list of our worldwide offices as well as information about our products xvii Care and maintenance Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight Do not place it near sources of heat such as a radiator Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 50 C 122 F Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer Do not subject the computer to heavy shock and vibration Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt Never place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer Never place the computer on uneven surfaces Taking care of your AC adapter 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 Careful
16. it shows a message box to inform the user Another factor that can cause errors is when disk compression utilities are used Sleep Manager can work with most compression software However Sleep Manager can only create the space on a host drive A host drive stores original file information and cannot be compressed The free space on the host drive is usually very small so the compression software needs to be run again to enlarge the size of the host uncompressed drive for Sleep Manager Remove If you want to use or take back the reserved space click on the Remove button This will disable the Hibernation feature Instead the computer will only be able to enter Standby mode Minimize Minimize Sleep Manager by clicking on the Minimize button If the Enable indicator in the taskbar box is checked Sleep Manager will switch to the 82 5 Software background by locating itself on the taskbar You can pop up Sleep Manager again by double clicking on this icon Exit Exit Sleep Manager by selecting the Exit button Sleep Manager will quit and disable the capability of auto adjusting the reserved space size Exiting Sleep Manager is NOT recommended Caution Do not deactivate remove or exit or uninstall Sleep Manager Do not remove or delete the Hibernation file Hibernation will not work without Sleep Manager and the Hibernation file 83 Notebook Manager The computer has a built in system setup program called Notebook Man
17. normal once the computer accesses it Standby mode The computer consumes very low power in Standby mode Data remains intact in the system memory until the battery is drained There are four ways to enter Standby mode e Pressing the Sleep hotkey Fn F4 e Ifthe waiting time specified by the Standby Timeout value or the operating system elapses without any system activity e Closing the display cover e When the computer is about to enter Hibernation mode e g during a battery low condition but the Hibernation file is invalid or not present Note If the computer does not enter Standby mode after pressing the Sleep hotkey it means the operating system will not allow the computer to enter the power saving mode 42 2 Operating on battery power The following signals indicate that the computer is in Standby mode e The buzzer beeps when the hotkey is pressed to enter into Standby mode e The Standby indicator lights Warning Unstored data is lost when you turn off the computer power in Standby mode or when the battery is drained To leave Standby mode and return to normal mode e Press any key e Have the Resume Timer set and let it be matched e Open the display cover e Experience an incoming PC card modem event Hibernation mode In Hibernation mode all power shuts off the computer does not consume any power The computer saves all system information onto the hard disk before it enters Hibernation mode Once you t
18. output Television with S video input jack RA jack 27 Fax data modem The computer has a built in fax data modem available in select countries Caution This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem To use the fax data modem port connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack Ethernet jack The built in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet based 10BaseT and 100BaseT network To use the network feature connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack on the rear of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network Then configure network settings for your computer Note Contact your network or system administrator for information on how to configure your computer to work in your network environment Universal Serial Bus The Universal Serial Bus USB port is a high speed serial bus which allows you to connect and daisy chain USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources 28 1 Getting familiar with your computer S video You can connect a television set with an S video jack to the computer which is useful for large audience presentations and entertainment Bottom ports Icon Port Connects to 1 Mini docking DockMate V mini docking station m connector C 29 Audio The standard computer configuration includes 16 bit high fidelity stereo
19. seconds If you are using Windows 98 we recommend that you use the Shut Down command to turn off the computer If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again wait at least two seconds before powering up XV Turning off the computer There are a number of ways you can turn the power off e Using the Windows Shut Down command Click on Start Shut Down and select Shut down then click on OK e Using the power switch Note You can also use the power switch to perform power management functions See Setting advanced features in power management on page 89 e Using customized functions for power management You can also shutdown the computer by closing the display cover or by pressing the sleep hotkey Fn F4 See Setting advanced features in power management on page 89 Note If you cannot power off the computer normally press and hold the power switch for more than four seconds to shut down the computer If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again wait at least two seconds before powering up Getting help and support This user s guide provides clear and concise information about the computer so read it thoroughly To provide you with help when traveling the computer also has a comprehensive online help Accessing online help Follow these steps to access the online documentation 1 Press the Windows logo button or click on the Start button 2 Select Programs 3 Click on TravelM
20. setting in Notebook Manager 90 CPU 93 122 D date setting in BIOS Utility 94 diskette ejecting 19 diskette drive 19 display 5 auto dim feature 41 hotkeys 13 opening and closing 5 performance 5 powermanagement 5 41 setting boot device in BIOS Utility 95 setting boot device in Notebook Manager 90 setting in Notebook Manager 90 simultaneous 5 switching device in Notebook Manager 90 troubleshooting 105 106 dual display 47 E enabling dual display 47 error messages 110 Ethernet jack 27 F FAQ See frequently asked questions file transfer cable connecting 61 floppy disk ejecting 19 floppy drive 19 frequently asked questions 105 H hard disk 19 power management 41 upgrading 64 help Internet home page xvi online manual xv technical support xvi Hibernation mode 42 43 conditions 42 entering 42 hotkey 13 resuming from 42 utility 78 hotkeys 13 indicator lights 7 ITW See warranty K keyboard 9 connecting externally 50 embedded numeric keypad 10 hotkeys 13 lock keys 9 troubleshooting 107 Windows keys 11 keypad connecting externally 51 L LEDs 7 M media access onindicator 7 media bay 20 memory installing 63 64 upgrading 62 messages error 110 microphone troubleshooting 106 mini docking station 56 modem 27 monitor connecting 47 mouse connecting externally 52 troubleshooting 107 N Notebook Manager 83 91 Boot Sequence 86 Display Device 90 hotkey 13 Infor
21. your hard disk and creates the Hibernation file in this space You can also perform this function by clicking on the Create button When you click on the Create button a dialog box pops up Sleep Manager Press OK button to create the file press Cancel button to cancel the creation or press Advance to change the setting of the file y Cancel Advanced gt gt Click on OK to automatically create the Hibernation file Sleep Manager displays the recommended size based on onboard system information You can also choose Advanced gt gt to manually set the space settings and size The advanced screen shown below appears 81 Sleep Manager Create aa Remove E aa sja Exit About r Curent Setting On Board Infomation Drive C On Board Memory 32768 Video RAM 2048 a Size 34884 KB SMRAM 64 ra Others 4 KB Recommended Size 34881 KB IV Enable indicator in the taskbar r New Setting Drive 2096832 KB Available x Size 34881 KB Ready Sleep Manager automatically checks the system configuration and displays the recommended size The drive where the space will be created is defined by the system and will be the first available logical drive which has the requested contiguous free disk space on it The recommended size is the minimum size needed to save the current system status If the program cannot find the required space on the hard disk during the space creation process
22. 9 hard disk 19 support information xvi 124 s video port 28 T time setting in BIOS Utility 94 touchpad 16 hotkey 14 using 16 17 travel international flights 73 local trips 72 U Universal Serial Bus 27 USB connecting 58 USB mouse connecting 53 usb port 27 USB See Universal Serial Bus utility BIOS Setup 92 101 Notebook Manager 83 91 Sleep Manager 78 Vv volume adjusting 30 WwW warranty International Travelers Warranty xvi Windows keys 11
23. Popular type Il cards include flash memory SRAM fax data modem LAN and SCSI cards Common type Ill cards are 1 8 inch ATA drives and cellular modems CardBus improves on the 16 bit PC card technology by expanding the data path to 32 bits ZV zoomed video support in the lower slot allows your computer to support hardware MPEG in the form of a ZV PC card Note Refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions 25 Inserting a card Insert the card into the slot and make the proper connections e g network cable if necessary See your card manual for details Ejecting a card Before ejecting a PC card e Exit the application using the card e Left click on the PC card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation Press the slot eject button once 1 to pop it out then press it again 2 to eject the PC card 26 1 Getting familiar with your computer Rear ports 1 DC in jack AC adapter and power outlet Ltt 2 PS 2 port PS 2 compatible devices e g PS 2 ees keyboard mouse keypad 3 E Modem jack Phone line only for models with an internal fax modem 4 Serial port Serial devices e g serial mouse 5 Parallel port Parallel devices e g parallel printer 5 6 Network jack Ethernet based network 7 e gt USB port USB devices e g USB mouse 8 External Display monitor up to 1600x1200 monitor port resolution 24 bits 9 S video
24. Time 12 00 00 TL Move highlight bar lt gt Change setting F1 Help The table below describes the parameters in the screen Date Sets the system date Format DDD MMM DD YYYY day of the week month day year Time Sets the system time Format HH MM SS hour minute second 95 Startup Configuration The Startup Configuration screen contains parameters that are related to computer startup Startup Configuration Page 1 1 Boot Display Both Screen Expansiot Enabled Hotkey Beep Enabled Fast Boot Enabled Boot Drive Sequence Floppy Disk CD ROM Hard Disk Resume on LAN Access Disabled TL Move highlight bar lt gt Change setting F1 Help The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings Boot Display Sets the display on boot up When set to Auto the computer automatically determines the display device If an external display device e g monitor is connected it becomes the boot display otherwise the computer LCD is the boot display When set to Both the computer outputs to both the computer LCD and an external display device if one is connected Options Auto or Both Screen When set to enabled the screen will automatically adjust the Expansion display to fit the screen when the re
25. TravelMate 730 series User s guide 4 Copyright 1999 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved TravelMate 730 Series Notebook Computer User s Guide Part No 49 49C01 051 Original Issue November 1999 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications This company makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Record the model number serial number purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated TravelMate Notebook Computer Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase Acer the Acer logo and TravelMate are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated All other tradem
26. ables the internal touchpad Touchpad basics The following items teach you how to use the touchpad e Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor e Press the left 1 and right 3 buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results e Use the center 2 buttons top and bottom to scroll up or down a page This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications 17 Execute Click twice Tap twice at the quickly same speed as double clicking the mouse button Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and Tap twice at the hold then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad same speed as double clicking the mouse button and hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap to drag the cursor Access Click context once menu Scroll Click and hold the up down buttons Note Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad Also keep the touchpad dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements Hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness Customizing the center button You can customize the function of the center button as follows 1 Click on Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click on Mouse
27. ager 60 60 60 60 60 60 61 62 62 62 63 64 65 67 68 68 68 68 70 70 70 70 71 72 72 72 72 73 73 73 73 75 77 78 78 80 80 81 81 82 83 vi Information Viewer 84 POST 85 Boot Sequence 86 Password 87 Setting the Power On Password 87 Setting the Setup Password 88 Power Management 89 Setting advanced features in power management 89 Display Device 90 BIOS Utility 92 Navigating the BIOS Utility 92 System Information 93 Basic System Configuration 94 Startup Configuration 95 Onboard Device Configuration 96 System Security 98 Setting a password 99 Changing a password 100 Removing a password 100 Entering a password 100 Load Default Settings 101 6 Troubleshooting 103 Frequently asked questions 105 Error messages 110 Troubleshooting tips 112 Using PC Doctor 112 Online services 113 Before you call 113 A Specifications 115 Notices FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this device does caus
28. ager The Windows based Notebook Manager allows you to set passwords the startup sequence of the drives and power management settings It also shows current hardware configurations Note Certain hotkey functions are disabled when you access Notebook Manager because those functions are also found in Notebook Manager To start Notebook Manager press Fn F2 or follow these steps 1 Click on Start Programs then Notebook Manager 2 Select the Notebook Manager application to run the program Note Changes made to most settings in Notebook Manager take effect the next time the computer restarts If you make changes in the Power Management and Display Device screens these changes take effect immediately Notebook Manager consists of six sections e Information Viewer e POST e Boot Sequence e Password e Power Management e Display Device To select a section click on the tab of the section you want to view 84 5 Software Information Viewer Information Viewer summarizes and lists information about the specifications and settings of the different components of your computer Notebook Manager BEI Information Viewer POST Boot Sequence Password Power Management Display Device Welcome to Notebook Manager r This page shows you the basic system configuration otebook BIOS Revision V3 0 R01 A1b EN j Manager e Intel Pentium Ill 500 MHz Total Memory 64 MB Video
29. and retype the password Click on OK to accept the setting Note To change a password follow the same steps used to set a password To remove a password follow the same steps used to set a password but leave both fields blank 89 Power Management Power Management is used to set various settings related to power management Notebook Manager 12 x Information Viewer POST Boot Sequence Password Power Management Display Device Power Management OK Cancel aon Help Setting advanced features in power management To set advanced features do the following 1 Click on the Advanced button Power Management Properties 2 x Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibemate T Prompt for password when computer goes off standby r Power buttons When close the lid of my portable computer Standby When press the power button on my computer Shutdown ha When press the sleep button on my computer Hibernate 2 Set the advanced features in the Advanced tab The settings in this screen determine how the computer behaves 90 5 Software when you a close the display 6 press the power switch and c press the Sleep button Fn F4 Options include the following e Standby the computer enters Standby mode e Hibernate the computer enters Hibernation mode e Shutdown the computer closes all programs and shuts down Click on
30. arks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective companies Notices Preface Connecting the computer Turning off the computer Getting help and support Accessing online help Accessing the user s guide Support information Care and maintenance Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing 1 Getting familiar with your computer Features Display Indicators Keyboard Special keys Lock keys Embedded numeric keypad Windows keys The Euro symbol Hotkeys Keyboard ergonomics Touchpad Touchpad basics Customizing the center button Storage Hard disk Floppy drive AcerMedia Bay Ports Left ports Fast infrared PC card slots Rear ports Fax data modem Ethernet jack Universal Serial Bus S video Bottom ports vii xiii xiii XV XV XV xvi xvi xvii xvii xvii xvii xviii _ COO ONOAwW Contents 11 11 13 15 16 16 17 19 19 19 20 23 23 24 24 26 27 27 27 28 28 Audio Adjusting the volume Enabling the 3D enhance function Securing your computer Security notch Passwords 2 Operating on battery power Battery pack Battery pack characteristics Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Charging modes Checking the battery level Using the Windows battery meter Optimizing battery life Battery low warning Power management Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Power management modes Sleep m
31. ate Online The online help is easy to navigate with hypertext and hypergraphics Clear illustrations help describe notebook operation as well xvi Accessing the user s guide This printed user s guide is also available in PDF format which may come in handy if you need to print out a copy To view the file Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed Follow these steps 1 Click on Start Programs TravelMate 2 Click on TravelMate User s Guide Note If Adobe Acrobat Reader in not installed on your computer clicking on TravelMate User s Guide will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation For instructions on how to use Adobe Acrobat Reader access the Help menu Support information Your computer is backed by an International Traveler s Warranty ITW that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling Our worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand An ITW passport comes with your computer This passport contains all you need to know about the ITW program A list of available authorized service centers are in this handy booklet Read this passport thoroughly Always have your ITW passport on hand especially when you travel to receive the benefits from our support centers Place your proof of purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport If the country you are traveling in does not
32. ceman 14 Warning Batteries may explode if not handled properly Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire Keep them away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly 15 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set provided in your accessories box for this unit It should be a detachable type UL listed CSA certified type SPT 2 rated 7A 125V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 15 feet 4 6 meters Laser compliance statement The CD ROM drive in this computer is a laser product The CD ROM drive s classification label shown below is located on the drive CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D OUVERTURE EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEOFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN xi PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE ADVERTENCIA RADIACION LASER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING VEDABNING SE IKKE IND STRALEN VARO LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSATEILYLLE VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNAD ALA TUIJOTA SATEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNESSTIRR IKKE INN STRALEN Battery stat
33. cks a security notch and a multilevel password scheme Security notch A security notch located on the right panel of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible key based computer security lock Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or locked drawer handle Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Passwords A multilevel password scheme protects your computer from unauthorized access When set no one can access the computer without entering the correct password There are three types of passwords you can set e Setup Password secures your computer against unauthorized entry to and use of the BIOS Utility e Power on Password secures your computer against unauthorized use e Hard Disk Password secures your compouter against unauthorized access to the internal hard disk 32 1 Getting familiar with your computer See System Security on page 98 for details Important Do not forget your password If you forget your password you need to contact your dealer Setting a password You can set passwords using e Notebook Manager go to page 87 e BIOS Utility go to page 99 The computer operates on AC or battery power This chapter contains the information you need to know to operate the computer on battery power It also includes information on how your computer manages and saves power 35 Battery pack The co
34. clicking on the PC Doctor program If PC Doctor does not report a system error reinstall the software driver from the Recovery CD for the component you suspect has a problem If you still have problems you can access our online and Internet technical support services Please see the following section for details 113 b Online services There are three ways to access Acer for technical support and information e Internet service worldwide visit www acer com e Online service in the United States and Canada call 1 800 816 2237 e Technical support numbers in various countries You can view a list of technical support numbers by following these steps 1 Click on Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click on System 3 Click on the Support Information button Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service and please be at your computer when you call With your support we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently 1 If there are error messages or beeps reported by your computer write them down as they appear on the screen or the number and sequence in the case of beeps 2 If you are able to run the PC Doctor diagnostic tests locate the log file by selecting Windows Test Log in the PC Doctor menu bar 3 If you haven t registered your notebook computer you will be required to register during your first call to Ac
35. compatible or serial mouse USB mouse or similar pointing device Note When using an external mouse you may choose to disable the internal touchpad by pressing Fn F7 External PS 2 mouse The built in touchpad works alternately with an external PS 2 mouse which is hot pluggable To use a PS 2 compatible mouse simply plug it into the PS 2 port 53 External serial mouse If you use a serial mouse plug it into the serial port To enable the serial mouse use the Add New Hardware tool in the Windows Control Panel External USB mouse Plug the USB mouse into the USB port See See USB devices on page 58 for more information 54 3 Peripherals and options Printer This computer supports both serial and parallel printers For a serial printer plug the printer cable into the serial port For a parallel printer plug the printer cable into the parallel port See your printer manual for operating instructions Note If the printer does not function enter Setup and verify that the parallel port is enabled See Onboard Device Configuration on page 96 for assistance 55 Audio devices Audio devices are easy to connect with the audio ports accessible from the left of the computer You can plug an external microphone into the microphone in jack or an audio line in device into the audio line in jack Amplified speakers or headphones connect to the speaker headphone out jack 56 3 Peripheral
36. depletes in roughly a day with the computer in Standby mode a month in Hibernation mode or when power is off 36 2 Operating on battery power Warning Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 60 C 140 F This may adversely affect the battery pack Installing and removing the battery pack Important Before removing the battery pack make sure that you have an AC adapter connected to the computer otherwise turn off the computer To install a battery pack slide it into the battery compartment until you hear a click Located at the bottom of the system is a latch with a battery logo slide the latch in the direction of the arrow 1 and then slide the battery out of the battery compartment to remove it 2 37 Charging the battery To charge the battery slide the battery pack into the battery bay and plug the AC adapter into the computer and an electrical outlet Charging modes The adapter has two charging modes e Rapid mode The computer uses rapid charging when the power is turned off anda powered AC adapter is connected to it In rapid mode a fully depleted battery gets fully charged in approximately 3 5 hours e Charge in use mode When the computer is in use with the AC adapter plugged in the computer also charges the battery pack if it is installed This mode will take longer to fully charge a battery than rapid mode In charge in use mode a fully depleted battery gets
37. e harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the device and receiver 3 Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice shield cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Notice peripheral devices Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncertified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer viii Use conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notice Canadian users This Clas
38. e is only one PS 2 port on the computer To connect two PS 2 type devices to the computer you need to use a PS 2 Y bridge connector See PS 2 Y bridge cable on page 60 for details The printer does not work Check the following e Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on e Make sure the printer cable is connected securely to the computer s 108 6 Troubleshooting parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer e During POST press F2 to access the BIOS Utility Go to the Onboard Device Configuration screen and verify that the parallel port is enabled See Onboard Device Configuration on page 96 for details The infrared port does not work Check the following e Make sure that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other 15 degrees a maximum of 1 meter apart e Make sure there is a clear path between the two infrared ports Nothing should be blocking the ports e Make sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices for file transfers or you have the appropriate drivers for printing to an infrared printer e Make sure both devices are IrDA compliant want to set up my location to use the internal modem To properly use your communications software e g HyperTerminal you need to set up your location 1 Open the Windows Control Panel and double click on the Modems icon 2 Click on Dialing Properties and b
39. e region code DVD discs are divided into 6 regions Once your computer is set to a particular region code it will play DVD discs of that region only You can set the region code a maximum of five times including the first time after which the last region code set will remain permanent Refer to the following table for DVD movie region code information 21 1 U S A Canada 2 Europe Middle East South Africa Japan 3 Southeast Asia Taiwan Korea South 4 Latin America Australia New Zealand 5 Former U S S R parts of Africa India 6 People s Republic of China Note To change the region code insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD ROM drive Please refer to the online help for more information Swapping modules The flexible AcerMedia Bay allows you to swap the standard CD ROM drive with other high capacity media modules such as a DVD ROM drive or an LS 120 module Follow these steps 1 Shut down the computer 2 Locate the AcerMedia Bay release latch then slide the latch towards the bay and hold 22 3 4 1 Getting familiar with your computer Grasp the bay release grip area and pull the module out of the AcerMedia Bay then release the bay release latch Insert a module into the AcerMedia Bay until it clicks into place Ports Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC 23 Note See Chapter 3 on
40. egin setting up your location Refer to the Windows manual get a Not Enough Space for Allocation error message from Sleep Manager This is an error message that may appear when Sleep Manager is creating the Hibernation file There are several different reasons that may cause this error e One reason is that the size of the free disk space on your hard disk is less than the required size For example if the onboard memory is 32MB and the video memory is 2MB the total free disk space required will be around 34MB If the total free disk space is less than this the user has to free up space on his hard disk e The hard disk has enough free space but this free space exists as 109 small fragments The free disk space that Sleep Manager requires needs to be contiguous To solve this problem use tools such as Disk Defragmenter Windows to compact these free disk spaces Then run Sleep Manager again to create the file e Disk compression utilities are used Sleep Manager can work with most compression software However Sleep Manager can only create the space on a host drive A host drive stores original file information and cannot be compressed The free space on the host drive is usually very small so the compression software needs to be run again to enlarge the size of the host uncompressed drive for Sleep Manager For more information see Sleep Manager on page 78 Why can t charge my battery to 100 char
41. ement CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions ADVARSEL Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig h ndtering Udskiftning ma kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type L ver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverand ren ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Anvand samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera anv nt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion VAROITUS P risto voi r j ht jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin H vit k ytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgem en Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur xii durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem hnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers Year 2000 compliance statement The TravelMate 730 notebook computer carries the Hardware NSTL Tested Year 2000 Compliant logo which certifies that this model has been tested by NSTL using the YMark2000 test and ha
42. ep connect disconnect from peripherals Upgradeable memory and hard disk b Display The large graphics display offers excellent viewing display quality and desktop performance graphics The computer supports a Thin Film Transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD displaying 24 bit true color at 1024x768 Extended Graphic Array XGA resolution Video performance 2X AGP video graphic accelerator with 8 MB of video memory boost video performance Simultaneous display The computer s large display and multimedia capabilities are great for giving presentations If you prefer you can also connect an external monitor when giving presentations This computer supports simultaneous LCD and CRT display Simultaneous display allows you to control the presentation from your computer and at the same time face your audience You can also connect other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large audience presentations Dual display The computer s unique graphics chip takes advantage of Windows 98 s multi display capability allowing you to extend your desktop to an external display device such as an external monitor projector With this feature enabled you can move program windows to from the computer LCD and the external monitor Power management The power management system incorporates an automatic LCD dim feature that automatically dims the LCD when the computer is powered by a battery pack to conserve batte
43. er You are required to provide the following information Name Address Telephone number Machine and model type Serial number Date of purchase 114 6 Troubleshooting This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer 117 Microprocessor e Intel Pentium Ill processor with 256 KB level 2 cache and Intel SpeedStep technology support on select model Memory e Main memory expandable to 256MB e Dual 144 pin soDIMM socket SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory e 512 KB Flash ROM BIOS Data storage e One 3 5 inch internal floppy drive e One high capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk e One 5 25 inch internal removable CD ROM or DVD ROM drive Display and video e 13 3 14 1 15 inch Thin Film Transistor LCD displaying 24 bit true color at 1024x768 XGA resolution e 2X AGP video graphic accelerator with 8 MB video memory e Simultaneous LCD and CRT display e Dual display capability Audio e 16 bit high fidelity PCI stereo audio with 3 D sound and wavetable synthesizer e Built in dual speakers with microphone e Sound Blaster Pro and Windows Sound System compatible e Separate audio ports for line out line in and microphone in devices Keyboard and pointing device e 84 85 88 key Windows keyboard e Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device I O ports e Two type II I or one type IIl CardBus socket s 118 A Specificati
44. er cable Besides using the infrared port you can also transfer files between computers using a file transfer cable Connect the file transfer cable between the parallel ports of the two computers and use your file transfer utility to perform the transfer 62 3 Peripherals and options Key component upgrades Your computer delivers superior power and performance However some users and the applications they use may demand more This computer allows you to upgrade key components when you need increased performance Note Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade Memory upgrade The notebook computer comes with either 64 MB or 128 MB onboard system memory with one DIMM socket for upgrade use It supports 32 64 128 MB 144 pin 64 bit Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SDRAM soDIMMs small outline Dual Inline Memory Modules Memory configurations The following table lists the possible memory configurations 64 MB 0 MB 64 MB 64 MB 32 MB 96 MB 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB 64 MB 128 MB 192 MB 128 MB 0 MB 128 MB 128 MB 32 MB 160 MB 128 MB 64 MB 192 MB 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 63 Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory 1 Turn off the computer unplug the AC adapter if connected and remove the battery pack Then turn the computer over to access its base Remove the screws from the memory door then lift up and remove the memory door
45. figuration and Power Interface to manage the Hibernation operation This includes e creating the Hibernation file which contains the current state of the computer e checking if the Hibernation file is valid e saving and loading the contents of the Hibernation file when entering into and resuming from Hibernation mode The Hibernation file resides in a contiguous area on your hard disk Sleep Manager can automatically create recover and reallocate space for the Hibernation file If the system memory size changes or the Hibernation file on the hard disk is corrupted Sleep Manager reallocates the hard disk space for you automatically Accessing Sleep Manager There are two ways to bring up Sleep Manager e On the taskbar The computer automatically loads Sleep Manager every time you start Windows Sleep Manager resides in the background and the Sleep Manager status icon appears on the taskbar 79 Double click on the Sleep Manager status icon if enabled to bring up the main Sleep Manager program The Sleep Manager icon may or may not appear on the taskbar A checkbox in the Sleep Manager main screen determines whether to enable or disable the icon on the taskbar This icon shows the current status of the Hibernation feature The icon changes to tell you if the feature is valid or not Resting your cursor on the icon also shows the status e Start menu 1 Click on the Start button 2 Select Programs 3 Se
46. fully charged in approximately 5 hours Note We suggest that you charge the battery pack before retiring for the day letting it charge overnight before traveling This ensures a fully charged battery for use the next day Checking the battery level Using the Windows battery meter The Windows battery meter indicates the present battery level Simply rest your cursor on the battery meter or AC plug icon on the taskbar to see the present charge level of your battery Optimizing battery life This section helps you get the most out of battery operation Optimizing battery life prolongs the charge recharge cycle and improves recharge efficiency Follow these suggestions to optimize and maximize battery power e Purchase an extra battery pack e Use Sleep Manager to reserve hard disk space for the Hibernation 38 2 Operating on battery power function See Sleep Manager on page 78 Use the AC adapter whenever possible so that the battery is reserved for on the go computing Keep the battery pack in the computer powered by the AC adapter The constant trickle charge maintains the battery level to eliminate the battery self discharge effect The charge in use function also charges the battery pack Disable the parallel and serial ports if no devices are connected to these ports You can do this through the Setup Utility See Onboard Device Configuration on page 96 Eject the PC card from the card slot when it is no
47. g through the corrective measures please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance Some problems may be solved using the BIOS setup utility See BIOS Utility on page 92 112 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips The TravelMate 730 series notebook computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems In addition this series of notebook computers ship with PC Doctor a powerful diagnostic tool that helps you determine hardware configuration and clarify hardware or software problems e If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs See Error messages on page 110 e f you suspect the system has a problem run PC Doctor to diagnose it See the following section Using PC Doctor Before running the program take note of the following actions you may need to take 1 Disconnect any external devices PC card external mouse etc 2 Open System Properties to make sure that the components you want to diagnose are enabled To open the properties window for the system click on Start Settings Control Panel then double click on System 3 Close all application programs i e fax or communication programs if you plan to diagnose the modem To run PC Doctor simply double click on the PC Doctor icon located on the Windows desktop You can also access PC Doctor by clicking on Start Programs PC Doctor and then
48. ged when it is 95 99 charged To preserve the life of the battery the system only lets you charge the battery when its capacity falls below 95 In fact it is recommended that you bring an extra battery and let the battery in the system use up its power before charging it 110 6 Troubleshooting Error messages If you receive an error message note the message and take the corrective action The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action CMOS Battery Bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center CMOS Checksum Error Disk Boot Failure Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Insert a system bootable diskette in the floppy drive A then press Enter to reboot Diskette Drive Controller Error or No Controller Present Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Diskette Drive Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Diskette Drive Type Mismatch Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS Utility then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer Equipment Configuration Error Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS Utility then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer Hard Disk 0 Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Hard Disk 0 Extended Type Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center I O Parity E
49. he computer out of Standby mode open the display If you are taking the computer to a client s office or a different building you may choose to shut down the computer 1 Click on Start Shut Down 2 Select Shut down and click on OK or you can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing Fn F4 Then close and latch the display When you are ready to use the computer again unlatch and open the display and press any key If the power indicator is off the computer has entered Hibernation mode and turned off Slide and release the power switch to turn the computer back on Note that the computer may enter Hibernation mode after a period of time it is in Sleep mode Turn the power on to wake the computer from Hibernation mode What to bring to short meetings A fully charged battery runs the computer for 3 4 hours under most circumstances If your meeting is shorter than that you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than the computer What to bring to long meetings If your meeting will last longer than 4 hours or if your battery is not fully charged you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the meeting room 69 If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Standby mode Press Fn F4 or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer Then tap any key or open the display to resume
50. hen the battery is being charged Charge 5 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated ED 8 1 Getting familiar with your computer 6 a Num Lock Lights when Numeric Lock is activated Keyboard The keyboard has full sized keys with an embedded keypad separate cursor keys two Windows keys and twelve function keys Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric Fn F11 mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connect an external keypad See External keypad on page 51 Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or Fn F12 down when you press 7 or J respectively Scroll Lock does not work with some applications 10 1 Getting familiar with your computer Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad It is indicated by small characters located in the upper right corner of the keycaps To simplify the keyboard legend cursor control key symbols are not printed on the keys Number keys on Type numbers in a normal embedded keypad manner Cursor control keys on Hold Shift while using Ho
51. how to connect external devices to the computer Left ports Infrared port Infrared devices e g infrared printers R aware computers 2 PC card slot 16 bit PC cards and 32 bit CardBus PC C Cards ZV support in the lower slot 3 Speaker out Speakers or headphones A a jack 4 gt Audio line in Audio line in device with a 3 5mm zs jack minijack e g audio CD player stereo walkman 5 o Microphone in 3 5mm minijack condenser microphone S jack 24 1 Getting familiar with your computer Fast infrared The computer s fast infrared FIR port allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR aware computers and peripherals such as infrared printers The infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to four megabits per second Mbps at a distance of up to one meter To use FIR position two IR aware devices such that their IR ports are no more than one meter apart and offset no more than 15 degrees When the two computers are in position simply begin the data transfer as you normally would See your file transfer software for details PC card slots There are two type II I or one type III CardBus PC card slots found on the left panel of the computer These slots accepts credit card sized cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer PC cards formerly PCMCIA are add on cards for portable computers giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs
52. ibernation mode faster The operating system and the BIOS communicates information about Plug and Play resources and previous boot ups 86 5 Software Enable hotkey Select to allow the computer to give off beeps when a hotkey beep is pressed Boot Sequence Boot Sequence defines the boot sequence to follow when your computer boots up Notebook Manager 21x Password Power Management Display Device Information Viewer POST Boot Sequence rm Use Drag and Drop to Change the Order Floppy Drive CD ROM DVD ROM Drive IDE Hard Drive OK Cancel Apply Help This screen allows you to use Drag and Drop to Change the Order to set the boot sequence of your computer Options include e Floppy Drive The computer searches for a bootable diskette in the floppy drive If no bootable diskette is found the computer boots from the hard disk e CD ROM DVD ROM Drive The computer searches for a bootable CD ROM in the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive and boots from there If no bootable CD is present the computer boots from the hard disk e IDE Hard Drive The computer boots directly from the hard disk Make your selection and click on Apply to activate the setting 87 Password Password is used to set modify or delete password s for your computer Notebook Manager The following two passwords can provide 2 levels of security for the system e Power On Password The Power On Passwo
53. ility However if you encounter configuration problems you may need to run it Please also refer to Chapter 6 Troubleshooting when a problem arises To activate the BIOS Utility press F2 during POST while the TravelMate logo is being displayed BIOS Utility System Information Basic System Settings Startup Configuration Onboard Device Configuration System Security Loading Default Settings NL Move highlight bar Select Esc Exit Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options System Information Basic System Settings Startup Configuration Onboard Device Configuration System Security and Load Default Settings To enter a menu highlight the item using the TJ keys then press Enter Within a menu navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions e Press the cursor up down keys TL to move between parameters e Press the cursor left right keys gt lt to change the value of a parameter e Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to return to the main menu 93 Note You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets Note Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen System Information The System Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information System Information Page 1 1 VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Product Name
54. in 74 4 Moving with your computer This chapter discusses the important system utilities bundled with your computer 77 b System software The computer comes preloaded with the following software e Windows 98 or Windows NT operating system e Hardware BIOS setup utility e Support for LDCM LANDesk Client Manager e System utilities drivers and application software Note To access Windows software applications click on the Start button and select the application folder Then click on the application icon to run the selected application To learn about the software and utility make use of the online help provided by the software Your computer is also compliant with the following e DMI Desktop Management Interface 2 1 e WfM Wired for Management 2 0 78 5 Software Sleep Manager Most notebook computers feature built in power saving functions This computer has two power management modes Standby and Hibernation While Standby puts your computer into a light sleep state Hibernation shuts off all power after saving the current state of your computer The next time you slide the power switch the computer resumes from where you left off Sleep Manager allows your computer to perform these power saving functions Note See Power management on page 40 to understand how your computer saves and manages power Sleep Manager is a utility that works with your computer s BIOS and Windows ACPI Advanced Con
55. ith your new power computing partner This chapter gives an in depth tour of the computer s many features Features This computer was designed with the user in mind Here are just a few of its many features Performance e Intel Pentium IIl processor with 256 KB level 2 cache and Intel SpeedStep technology support e 64 bit memory bus e 2X AGP video graphic accelerator with 8 MB video memory e Large LCD display e Internal removable CD ROM or DVD ROM drive AcerMedia Bay e Built in floppy drive e High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk e _Lithium lon battery pack e Power management system with hibernation power saving modes Multimedia e 16 bit high fidelity PCI stereo audio with 3 D sound and wavetable synthesizer e Built in dual speakers with microphone e S video output e Ultra slim high speed CD ROM or DVD ROM drive e Dual display capability Connectivity e High speed fax data modem port e Fast infrared wireless communication e USB Universal Serial Bus port Human centric design and ergonomics e All in one design CD ROM floppy drive hard disk drive e Sleek smooth and stylish design e Full sized keyboard 1 Getting familiar with your computer Wide and curved palm rest Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device Expansion CardBus PC card formerly PCMCIA slot type II I or type III with ZV zoomed video port support DockMate V mini docking station option for one st
56. l knob on the left panel of the computer to adjust the volume See Adjusting the volume on page 30 for more detail If headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the line out port on the computer s front panel the internal speakers automatically turn off External microphone or audio line in device does not work Check the following e Make sure the external microphone is connected to the microphone in jack and or the audio line in device is connected to the audio line in jack on the computer s left panel e Ifyou cannot hear playback the speakers may be muted 107 How do eject the CD ROM tray with the computer turned off There is a mechanical eject button on the CD ROM drive Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip and push to eject the CD ROM tray The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to the PS 2 connector on the computer s rear If it works contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose The serial mouse does not work Check the following e Make sure that the serial cable is plugged securely into the serial port e During POST press F2 to access the BIOS Utility Go to the Onboard Device Configuration screen and verify that the serial port is enabled See Onboard Device Configuration on page 96 for details prefer using an external keyboard and mouse but both have PS 2 connectors and ther
57. ld Fn while using embedded keypad cursor control keys cursor control keys Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters Type the letters ina on embedded keypad normal manner Note If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Windows logo key Start button Combinations with this key perform special functions Below are a few examples A Tab Activates next Taskbar button A E Explores My Computer A F Finds Document M Minimizes All Shift ga M Undoes Minimize All R Displays Run dialog box Application key Opens the application s context menu same as right Fn Application key click The Euro symbol If your keyboard is in any of the following languages United States International United Kingdom French German Italian Spanish Portuguese Danish Swiss German Swiss French Czech Belgian 12 1 Getting familiar with your computer Norwegian Hungarian Turkish Swedish or Finnish you can type the Euro symbol from your keyboard Important for US keyboard users The keyboard type is set when you first set up Windows For the Euro symbol to work the keyboard type has to be set to United States International To verify the keyboard type 1 Click on Start Settings C
58. lect Sleep Manager 4 Select the Sleep Manager program Sleep Manager displays the screen below Sleep Manager z Remove Help Current Setting On Board Information Drive C On Board Memory 32768 KB AN Video RAM 2048 KB ai a SMRAM 64 KB Others 4 KB Recommended Size 34881 KB IV Enable indicator in the taskbar Buttons Click to access the Sleep Manager functions Current Setting Displays the drive and size of the current reserved space created by Sleep Manager 80 5 Software On Board Displays the different areas of system memory and their Information respective sizes These system resources need to be stored before the computer can enter Hibernation mode so that the computer can resume successfully These resources include On Board Memory DRAM or dynamic memory Video RAM VRAM or video memory SMRAM static memory and Others Recommended Displays the minimum size of the contiguous space you Size need for the Hibernation feature The actual size may be a little bit more due to file system alignment Enable indicator When this checkbox is checked the Sleep Manager status in the taskbar appears on the taskbar Double click on the Sleep Manager status icon on the taskbar to bring up the main program or simply rest your cursor on the icon to display the current status Sleep Manager functions Create Sleep Manager automatically finds a contiguous area on
59. ly route the power cord and any cables away from all potential traffic When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord Also the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries xviii e Do not tamper with batteries Keep them away from children e Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if at all possible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Power off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Use a soft cloth moistened with water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Contact your dealer or see your service technician if any of the following occurs e The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged e Liquid has been spilled into the product e The computer does not operate normally This computer combines high performance versatility power management features and multimedia capabilities with a unique style and ergonomic design Work with unmatched productivity and reliability w
60. m temperature slowly If possible leave the computer for 30 71 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home it may be worthwhile to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home With a second AC adapter you can avoid transporting the extra weight to and from home If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time you might also want to add an external keyboard monitor or mouse You can also purchase the optional Mini docking station for one step connection and disconnection from your peripherals See Mini docking station on page 56 for more detail 72 4 Moving with your computer Traveling with the computer when you are moving within a larger distance for instance from your office building to a client s office building or traveling locally Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home Be sure the battery in the computer is charged Airport security may require you to turn on your computer when bringing it into the gate area What to bring with you Bring the following items with you e AC adapter e Spare fully charged battery packs e Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling
61. mation Viewer 84 Password 87 starting 83 num lock 9 on indicator 8 numeric keypad embedded 10 o Option USB video capture kit 58 options cables 60 hard disk upgrade 64 memory upgrade 62 PC cards 57 spare AC adapter 60 spare battery 60 P palm rest 15 parallel port setting in BIOS Utility 97 password 31 changing in BIOS Utility 100 removing in BIOS Utility 100 setting in BIOS Utility 99 setting in Notebook Manager 87 88 types 31 PC Card ejecting 25 inserting 25 PC card 24 port bottom 28 ports 23 left 23 rear 26 power turning on xiv Power management 40 power management modes display standby mode 41 hard disk standby mode 41 Hibernation mode 42 43 Standby mode 41 42 printer connecting 54 troubleshooting 107 problems 105 audio 106 123 CD ROM 107 display 105 106 keyboard 107 printer 107 serial mouse 107 startup 105 PS 2 mouse connecting 52 PS 2 Y bridge cable connecting 60 Q questions can t charge battery to 100 109 multiple PS 2 devices 107 not enough space for allocation message from sleep manager 108 setting location for modem use 108 S security keylock 31 passwords 31 serial mouse connecting 53 serial port setting in BIOS Utility 97 service when to call xviii Sleep Manager 78 software bundled 77 speakers hotkey 14 troubleshooting 106 Standby mode 41 42 entering 41 resuming from 42 signals 42 status indicator 7 status indicators 7 storage 19 floppy drive 1
62. mmend you enable power management to prolong your battery life Power management modes Sleep mode ACPI If ACPI is installed all power management functions are handled by the Windows operating system Sleep mode may be one of three computer power saving modes Standby Hibernation or power off To enter Sleep mode under ACPI e Press the Sleep hotkey Fn F4 e Allow the idle times for devices and the computer determined by Windows 98 to elapse 41 How to exit Sleep mode depends upon which power saving mode the computer is in Display standby mode Screen activity is determined by the keyboard the built in touchpad and an external PS 2 pointing device If these devices are idle for the period specified by the LCD backlight Timeout value the display shuts off until you press a key or move the touchpad or external mouse Automatic dim feature The computer has a unique automatic dim power saving feature When the computer is using AC power and you disconnect the AC adapter from the computer it automatically dims the LCD backlight to save power If you reconnect AC power to the computer it automatically adjusts the LCD backlight to a brighter level Hard disk standby mode The hard disk enters standby mode when there are no disk read write operations within the period of time determined by the power management system In this state the power supplied to the hard disk is reduced to a minimum The hard disk returns to
63. mputer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics e Employs current battery technology standards The computer uses a Lithium lon battery pack which does not have the memory effect problem of Nickel Cadmium NiCd batteries Lithium lon batteries consistently provide the longest battery life best suited for road warriors e Battery low warning When the battery charge level becomes low the status indicator of the computer flashes at regular intervals This tells you that the battery power is critically low and you should save your work You can correct this situation by recharging the battery pack Whenever possible use the AC adapter The battery will come in handy when you travel or during a power failure It is advisable to have an extra fully charged battery pack available as backup Using a battery pack for the first time When using a battery pack for the first time follow these steps 1 Connect the AC adapter to a power source and to the computer and fully recharge the battery 2 Disconnect the adapter to use up the battery before recharging again You only need to do this once or twice with a new battery or with a battery that s been stored without being used for a long time If the computer is to be stored for more than two weeks we suggest you remove the battery pack Battery power from a fully charged battery pack
64. nction Universal Serial Bus Accelerated Graphics Port and all in one media storage This manual should answer most of the questions you have about the day to day operation of your TravelMate notebook computer Use the Just for Starters instructions that came with your computer to get your computer running for the first time You should also take advantage of the online help files that are available with almost all of the programs shipped with your computer We hope you enjoy your TravelMate computer With proper care your computer will provide you with years of productive service Connecting the computer Connecting the computer is as easy as 1 2 3 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment push it all the way in until it clicks into place Note When using a battery pack for the first time fully recharge the battery then disconnect the adapter to use up the battery before recharging again You only need to do this once with a new battery xiv 2 Connect one end of the AC adapter to the DC in port on the computer s rear panel and the other end to a properly grounded power outlet 3 Slide the display cover latch to the left to open the display Slide the power switch towards the rear of the computer then release it to turn on the power The POST power on self test routine then executes and Windows begins loading Note To turn off the power slide and hold the power switch for more than four
65. ng of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water d Ifthe product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition e Ifthe product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service 13 Replace the battery with the same type as the product s battery we recommend Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Refer battery replacement to a qualified servi
66. ode ACPI Display standby mode Hard disk standby mode Standby mode Hibernation mode 3 Peripherals and options External monitor Using dual display Enabling dual display Display resolution combinations External keyboard External keypad External pointing device External PS 2 mouse External serial mouse External USB mouse Printer Audio devices Mini docking station PC cards USB devices USB video capture kit optional 29 30 30 31 31 31 33 35 35 36 37 37 37 37 37 38 40 40 40 40 41 41 41 42 45 47 47 47 48 50 51 52 52 53 53 54 55 56 57 58 58 Miscellaneous options Additional power packs AC adapter Battery pack Cables PS 2 Y bridge cable File transfer cable Key component upgrades Memory upgrade Memory configurations Installing memory Hard disk upgrade 4 Moving with your computer Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computer What to bring to short meetings What to bring to long meetings Taking the computer home Preparing the computer What to bring with you Special considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer Preparing the computer What to bring with you Special considerations Traveling internationally with the computer Preparing the computer What to bring with you Special considerations 5 Software System software Sleep Manager Accessing Sleep Manager Sleep Manager functions Create Remove Minimize Exit Notebook Man
67. onent upgradeability helps keep your computer in step with the latest technology 47 b External monitor To show graphical effects on a larger display connect an external monitor to the CRT port Read the monitor manual for additional instructions Note If an external monitor is not connected closing the display cover puts the computer into Standby mode Using dual display Your computer takes advantage of Windows 98 multi display capability allowing you to expand your desktop to an external display device This gives you more desktop space to work on To use dual display you can choose to connect other output display devices to the computer through the CRT port The port is especially useful for presentations and entertainment as it allows you to display your computer output to a television monitor or LCD projector and to extend it with dual display enabled Enabling dual display To enable and set dual display options follow these steps 1 Click on Start Settings then Control Panel 2 Double click on Display 3 Click on the Settings tab 48 3 Peripherals and options The Display Properties window shows two display devices labeled 1 and 2 Typically 1 would refer to your computer LCD and 2 to the external device 4 Set these display devices individually by first clicking on the desired device then clicking on the different tabs to set display properties for that device 5 Click on display device 2
68. ons e One RT 45 LAN jack e One RJ 11 phone jack e One DC in jack AC adapter e One FIR wireless communications port IrDA compliant e One RS 232 serial port UART16550 compatible e One parallel port ECP EPP compliant e One external monitor port DDC 2 0 compliant e One keyboard mouse port PS 2 compatible e One mini docking station connector e One speaker headphone out jack e One audio line in jack e One microphone in jack e One USB port e One S video output jack Weight and dimensions e 3 2 kg 7 Ibs e 323 5 x 271 x 36 mm minimum to 46 mm maximum Temperature e Operating 10 C 35 C e Non operating 20 C 60 C Humidity non condensing e Operating 20 80 RH e Non operating 20 80 RH System e Windows 98 Windows NT 4 0 Windows 2000 and Windows 95 Simplified APM compliant e Mobile PC99 compliant Battery pack e 59 9 WattHour Li lon battery pack 119 3 5 hour rapid charge 5 hour charge in use AC adapter 60 Watt Auto sensing 100 240Vac 50 60Hz Options 32 64 128 MB 64 bit soDIMM memory upgrade module Higher capacity hard disk drive DockMate V docking station e AcerLink PC CardBus slots module e AcerLink Wake On Lan module e AcerLink 1394 FireWire module External USB video capture kit External battery charger PS 2 Y cable Additional AC adapter and battery pack Numeric keypad File transfer cable In air auto adapter 120 A Specifications Index
69. ons Enabled or Disabled Important Don t forget your password If you forget your password you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it Setting a password Follow these steps 1 Use the 7 and J keys to highlight a password parameter Setup Power on or Hard Disk and press the Enter key The password box appears Oo Type a password The password may consist of up to eight alphanumeric characters A Z a z 0 9 Important Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen Press Enter The retype password box appears oO Retype the password to verify your first entry and press Enter After setting the password the computer automatically sets the chosen password parameter to Present Press Esc to return to the main menu 100 5 Software 6 Press Esc The following dialog box appears Settings have been changed Do you want to save CMOS settings Yes No 7 Select Yes and press Enter to save the password and exit the BIOS Utility Changing a password To change a password follow the same steps used to set a password Removing a password To remove a password use the T and J keys to highlight a password parameter and press the Enter key as the first character Entering a password When a password is set password icons appear on the screen and prompt you to input the correct pa
70. ontrol Panel 2 Double click on Keyboard 3 Click on the Language tab 4 Verify that the keyboard type used for En English United States is set to United States International 5 If not select and click on Properties then select United States International and click on OK 6 Click on OK To type the Euro symbol 1 Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard 2 Open a text editor or word processor 3 Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol Note The Alt Gr is only used together with the Euro symbol Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to www microsoft com typography faq faqi2 htm for more information 13 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen contrast and brightness volume output and the BIOS setup utility Fn F1 9 Hotkey help Displays a list of the hotkeys and their g functions Fn F2 Setup Accesses the notebook configuration utility See Notebook Manager on page 83 Fn F3 I Power Switches between the different power v scheme management schemes toggle Fn F4 z Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode Z which can be defined via the advanced section of the Power Management Properties in the Windows Control Panel Fn F5 ole Display Switches display output between the toggle display screen external monitor if connected and both the display screen and external monitor
71. r 102 5 Software This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer Do not attempt to open the computer by yourself Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance 105 Frequently asked questions This is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer and it gives easy answers and solutions to these questions slid the power switch and opened the display but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator e If it is not lit no power is being applied to the computer Check the following e Ifyou are running on battery power it may be low and unable to power the computer Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack e Make sure the AC adapter is plugged properly into the computer and into the power outlet e If it is lit check the following e If the Standby indicator is lit the computer is in Standby mode Press any key or tap on the touchpad to resume e Is anon bootable non system diskette in the floppy drive Remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system The operating system files may be damaged or missing Insert the startup disk you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the s
72. rd prevents unauthorized access to the computer during system startup and at resume from Standby or Hibernation modes e Setup Password The Setup Password prevents unauthorized access to the computer s BIOS Utility Setting the Power On Password To set the Power On Password follow these steps 1 Click on the Change Power On Password button The following dialog box displays Change Power On Password 2 Click on the Enable Power On Password checkbox 88 5 Software 3 Click in the New Password textbox and type in up to seven alphanumeric characters A Z a z 0 9 which you want to be your Power On Password 4 Click in the Confirm Password textbox and retype the password 5 Click on OK to accept the setting Note To change a password follow the same steps used to set a password To remove a password follow the same steps used to set a password but leave both fields blank Setting the Setup Password To set the Setup Password follow these steps 1 Click on the Change Setup Password button to display the following dialog box The Setup Password prevents unauthorized access to the Notebook Manager I Enable Setup Password New Password Confirm Password Cancel 2 Click on the Enable Setup Password checkbox 3 Click in the New Password textbox and type in up to seven alphanumeric characters A Z a z 0 9 which you want to be your Setup Password 4 Click in the Confirm Password textbox
73. rror Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Insert system diskette and press lt Enter gt key to reboot Insert a system bootable diskette in the floppy drive A then press Enter to reboot 111 Keyboard Error or No Keyboard Connected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard Interface Error Memory Size Mismatch Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS Utility then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer Missing operating system Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS Utility then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer Non system disk or disk error Replace and strike any key when ready Insert a system bootable diskette in the floppy drive A then press Enter to reboot Pointing Device Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Pointing Device Interface Error Protected Mode Test Fail Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Contact your dealer or an authorized service center RAM BIOS Bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center RAM Parity Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Real Time Clock Error Press F2 during POST to reconfigure the computer Video RAM BIOS Bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center If you still encounter problems after goin
74. ry power See Power management on page 40 for more information on power management features Opening and closing the display To open the display slide the display cover latch to the left and lift up the cover Then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position The computer employs a microswitch that turns off the display and enters Standby 6 1 Getting familiar with your computer mode to conserve power when you close the display cover and turns it back on when you open the display cover Note If an external monitor is connected the computer turns off the panel backlight but does not enter Standby mode when you close the display cover To close the display cover fold it down gently until the display cover latch clicks into place Caution To avoid damaging the display do not slam it when you close it Also do not place any object on top of the computer when the display is closed Indicators The computer has six easy to read status indicators LEDs under the display screen The Power and Standby indicators are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed 1 xx Power Lights when the computer is on ee Blinks when a battery low condition occurs 2 z Standby Lights when the computer enters Standby Z mode 3 amp Media Lights when the floppy drive hard disk or 7 Activity CD ROM drive is active 4 Battery Lights w
75. s Onboard Device Configuration Page 1 1 Serial Port Base Addr Enabled 3F8h 4 Enabled 2F8h 3 3 Enabled 378h 7 ECP 1 ECP DMA Channel N Move highlight bar gt Change setting F1 Help 97 Caution The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only You do not need to change the values in this screen because these values are already optimized The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings Serial Port Enables or disables the serial port Options Enabled or Disabled Base Address Sets the I O address of the serial port Options 3F8h 2F8h 3E8h or 2E8h IRQ Sets the interrupt request of the serial port Options 4 or 11 Infrared Port Enables or disables the infrared port Options Disabled or Enabled Base Address Sets the I O address of the infrared port Options 2F8h 3F8h 3E8h or 2E8h IRQ Sets the interrupt request of the infrared port Options 3 or 10 DMA Channel Sets a DMA channel for the infrared port Options 3 or 1 Parallel Port Enables or disables the parallel port Options Enabled or Disabled Base Address Sets the I O address of the parallel port Options 378h 278h or 3BCh IRQ Sets the interrupt request of the parallel port Options 7 or 5 Operation Sets the operation mode of the parallel port
76. s B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Remarque l intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada FCC modem notice This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules Located on the bottom side of the modem is a label that contains among other information the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment Upon request you must provide this information to your telephone company If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily If possible they will notify you in advance But if advance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will also be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment If they do you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service If this equipment should fail to operate properly disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem If the problem is with the equipment discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor Important safety instruc
77. s and options b Mini docking station For one step connection and disconnection from your peripherals use the optional full featured mini docking station the DockMate V DockMate V includes all the ports on your computer and adds a few more With the port replicator you can easily use external devices such as an external monitor a printer a keyboard or a mouse with your computer without having to connect and disconnect your computer to and from each one every time you come and go You only need to connect these devices to the port replicator then dock your computer to the port replicator to make use of these devices Refer to the easy to use quick reference and installation guide that comes with the mini docking station option 57 PC cards The computer has two CardBus PC card slots that can accommodate two type II I or one type Ill PC card Please consult your dealer for PC card options available that you can purchase for your computer 58 3 Peripherals and options USB devices The computer has a USB Universal Serial Bus port that allows you to connect peripherals without occupying too many resources Common USB devices include the mouse and keyboard Most USB devices also include a built in USB port connector which allows you to daisy chain other USB devices USB video capture kit optional Slots are provided on both sides of the LCD panel for the optional video capture kit To attach the video
78. s been found to meet NSTL s standards for Year 2000 hardware compliance Year 2000 Compliant _ For more details check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center at www acer com tw service y2k index htm Modem notice This equipment has been approved to Council Division 98 482 EC CTR 21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Macrovision copyright notice statement This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited xiii Preface This manual describes features of the TravelMate 730 series notebook computers TravelMate series computers incorporate such features as CardBus 16 bit stereo audio Fast Infrared internal 56K modem internal pointing device with scroll fu
79. solution is 640 X 480 Options Enabled or Disabled Hotkey Beep When enabled the computer gives off a beep when a hotkey key combination is pressed See Hotkeys on page 13 for details on hotkeys Options Enabled or Disabled 96 5 Software Fast Boot Fast Boot allows your computer to boot up and resume from Sleep mode including Standby and Hibernation modes faster When enabled the operation system and BIOS communicate information about Plug and Play resources and previous boot ups Options Enabled or Disabled Boot Drive Allows you to set the sequence wherein the computer will boot Sequence 1st 2nd and so on Below are possible boot devices Boot from Enables boot up from the CD ROM drive if selected as the CD ROM first option The computer attempts to boot from the CD ROM drive looks for a bootable CD ROM before following the boot sequence specified in the Boot Drive Sequence Floppy Enables boot up from the floppy disk drive if selected as the first option The computer attempts to boot from the floppy disk drive look for a bootable floppy before following the boot sequence specified in the Boot Drive Sequence Hard Disk Enables boot up from the hard disk drive Resume on Resume activity upon access from LAN LAN Access Options Disabled or Enabled Onboard Device Configuration The Onboard Device Configuration screen contains parameter settings for your hardware connection device
80. ssword See the table below for a description of these icons Power on Password icon When set to present prompts the user to input the correct password for the system to By continue It appears after the TravelMate logo Hard Disk Password icon When set to present prompts the user to input the correct password for the hard disk ji to operate It appears after the Power on Password icon Password character icon When typing the characters of the password the screen displays this icon for each character instead of the actual Gh password character 101 Wrong password icon If the wrong password is entered this icon will be displayed beside the wrong password Successful password entry icon a If the password is correctly entered this icon will be displayed beside the correctly entered password Password failure icon a The system allows the user 3 chances to type the correct password After the password has been incorrectly entered 3 times this icon will be displayed together with a short message stating system shut down The user then has to reboot the system to try to type the correct password again Load Default Settings When you select this menu item the following dialog box displays Do you want to load default settings Yes No To load factory default settings for all the parameters select Yes and press Enter Otherwise select No and press Ente
81. t in use since the PC card draws extra power See Ejecting a card on page 25 Store the battery pack in a cool dry place The recommended storage temperature for battery packs ranges from 10 to 30 degrees Celsius The higher the storage temperature the faster the battery pack self discharges The batteries can be recharged about 400 times when used as directed Excessive recharging decreases battery life Take care of your battery pack and AC adapter See Care and maintenance on page xvii of the preface Battery low warning You never have to worry about battery power as long as you are using the AC adapter However when you operate the computer on battery power pay extra attention to the power indicator on the display panel The following signal indicates a battery low condition The power indicator flashes at regular intervals until battery power is depleted Warning Connect the AC adapter to the computer as soon as possible Data is lost when computer power is cut off during Standby mode 39 The following table shows the recommended course of action to take when you encounter a battery low condition AC adapter and power outlet available 1 2 3 Connect the AC adapter to the computer Save all necessary files Resume work Power off the computer if you wish to recharge the battery rapidly An extra fully charged battery pack available AC adapter or power outlet not available 1 2
82. tions 1 10 11 12 Read these instructions carefully Save these instructions for future reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use this product near water Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord If an extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total rati
83. urn on the power the computer restores this information and resumes right where you left off before entering Hibernation mode Before the computer can enter Hibernation mode the Hibernation file created by Sleep Manager must be present and valid See Sleep Manager on page 78 Then there are three ways to enter Hibernation mode e Pressing the Sleep hotkey Fn F4 e If the waiting time specified by the Hibernation Timeout value elapses without any system activity e Invoked by the operating system power saving modes Note If the computer beeps but does not enter Hibernation mode after pressing the Sleep hotkey it means the operating system will not allow the computer to enter the power saving mode To exit Hibernation mode press the power switch The computer also resumes from Hibernation mode if the Resume Timer is set and matched 43 Warning Do not change any devices such as add memory when the computer is in Hibernation mode 44 2 Operating on battery power Your computer offers excellent expansion capabilities with its built in ports and connectors This chapter describes how to connect peripherals and hardware options that help you use your computer with ease When connecting peripherals read the manual included with the peripheral for operating instructions You can purchase most of these and other options directly from Acer This chapter also includes sections on how to upgrade key components Key comp
84. ystem This will diagnose your system and make necessary fixes Nothing appears on the screen The computer s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not turn the display back on two things might be the cause e The brightness level might be too low Press Fn and Fn gt to adjust the brightness level e The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the display toggle hot key Fn F6 to toggle the display back to the 106 6 Troubleshooting computer Image is not full screen Make sure the resolution is set to 1024x768 Right click on your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up the Display Properties dialog box Then click on the Settings tab to make sure the resolution is set to the appropriate resolution Resolutions lower than the specified resolution are not full screen on the computer or on an external monitor No audio from the computer Check the following e The volume may be muted In Windows look at the volume control icon on the taskbar If it is crossed out click on the icon and deselect the Mute option e The speakers may be turned off Press Fn F8 to turn the speakers on this hotkey also turns the speakers off e The volume level may be too low In Windows look at the volume control icon on the taskbar Click on the icon and adjust the level You can also use the volume contro

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