Acer TravelMate 3200 Owner's Manual
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1. 6 Inthe Burn image to disc select 01 Factory default image and click Next 7 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process 49 Re install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery stores pre loaded software internally for easy driver and application re installation 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six Os 4 In the Acer eRecovery window select Recovery actions and click Next 5 In the Recovery settings window select Reinstall applications drivers and click Next 6 Select the desired driver application and follow the instructions on screen to re install At first launch Acer eRecovery prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up the software content window Change password Acer eRecovery is protected by a password that can be changed by the user The password is used by both Acer eRecovery and Acer disc to disc Recovery Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six Os 4 In the Acer eRecovery window select Recovery settings and click Next 5 In the Recovery settings window select Password Change Acer eRecovery password and2. Fn F6 Eas Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Fn F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off Fn F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and a t off Fn T mf Volume up Increases the sound volume J Fn 4 i Volume down Decreases the sound volume Fn ben Brightness up Increases the screen N brightness Fn Brightness down Decreases the screen ow brightness Alt Gr Euro Types the Euro symbol Euro The Euro symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United States International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard Note for US keyboard users The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows For the Euro symbol to work the keyboard layout has to be set to United States International To verify the keyboard type 1 Click on Start Control Panel 2 Double click on Regional and Language Options 3 Click on the Language tab and click on Details 4 Verify that the keyboard layout used for En English United States is set to United States International If not select and click on ADD then select United States International and click on OK 5 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 Some fonts and
3. lock keys 14 troubleshooting 57 Windows keys 16 L left view 5 M media access onindicator 12 86 memory installing 44 upgrading 43 messages error 59 modem 37 N network 38 Notebook Manager hotkey 17 notice DVD copyright protection 78 num lock 14 onindicator 12 numeric keypad embedded 15 num lock 15 O online services 60 optical drive 24 options memory upgrade 43 P PC Card 40 41 ejecting 41 inserting 40 ports 37 Power On Self Test POST 46 problems 55 cD 57 CD ROM 56 display 55 DVD 57 keyboard 57 startup 55 troubleshooting 54 Q questions setting location for modem use 58 S safety CD or DVD 77 FCC notice 71 general instructions 74 modem notices 72 scroll lock 14 security keylock 32 service when to call vi speakers hotkey 18 troubleshooting 56 specifications 64 storage 24 CD DVD or DVD CD RW Combo drive 24 hard disk 24 support information 60 T touchpad 22 hotkey 18 using 22 23 travel international flights 30 local trips 30 troubleshooting 54 tips 58 U universal serial bus 39 V view front 6 rear 8 right 7 W warranty International Traveler s Warran ty 60 Windows keys 16
4. 30 H mm Environment e Temperature Operating 5 C 35 C Non operating 20 C 65 C e Humidity non condensing Operating 20 80 RH Non operating 20 80 RH 67 System Microsoft Windows XP Home Pro ACPI 1 0b support DMI 2 0 compliant Wi Fi compliant CCX compliant certain models only Power 6 cell 53W Li ion battery pack 65W AC adapter 19V Options 256MB 512MB 1GB memory upgrade module Additional 65W AC adapter Addition Li ion battery pack Additional hard disk I O port replicator Acer EasyPort 68 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Regulation amp safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer 71 Energy Star Guidelines Compliance As an Energy Star Partner Acer Inc has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency 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 cause harmful inte
5. 886 2 8691 3089 Fax 886 2 8691 3000 E mail easy_lai acer com tw Hereby declare that Product Notebook PC Trade Name Acer Model Number ZAI Machine Type TravelMate 3200 SKU Number TravelMate 320xxx 0 9 a z or A Z Is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives Reference No Title 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC directive 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive LVD 1999 5 EC Radio amp Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive R amp TTE The product specified above was tested conforming to the applicable Rules under the most accurate measurement standards possible and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will continue to comply with the requirements 2004 3 5 Easy Lai Director Date Qualification Center Product Assurance Acer Inc 83 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device 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 The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product Notebook Personal Computer Model Number ZAI Machine Type TravelMate 3200 SKU Number Tr
6. an authorized service center Keyboard Interface Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Memory Size Mismatch Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS Utility then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance Some problems may be solved using the BIOS Utility 60 3 Troubleshooting my computer Requesting service ITW 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 is 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 have an Acer authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide There are two ways to access Acer for technical support and information Internet service worldwide www acersupport com e Technical support numbers in
7. is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing Use of pulse dialing when this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment may give rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also cause a false answer condition Should such problems occur the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service This equipment may not provide for the effective hand over of a call to another device connected to the same line Under power failure conditions this appliance may not operate Please ensure that a separate telephone not dependent on local power is available for emergency use Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that calls are answered between 3 and 30 seconds of receipt of ringing This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom s 111 Emergency Service 76 Appendix B Regulation amp safety notices Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Save them for future reference 1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before clea
8. its surface This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support Note When using an external USB or serial mouse you can press Fn F7 to disable the touchpad Touchpad basics The following items teach you how to use the touchpad of 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 23 Use the 4 way scroll 2 button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications Execute Click twice Tap twice at the quickly same speed as double clicking a mouse button Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and Tap twice at the hold then same speed as use finger to double clicking a drag the mouse button then cursor on the hold finger to the touchpad touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor Access Click context once menu Scroll Click and hold the up down left right 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 to
9. 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 Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down Fn F12 when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively Scroll Lock does not work with some applications Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps To simplify the keyboard legend cursor control key symbols are not printed on the keys S BEREE ha ND DD Mec cal nn nnn A A gt O a i m Pa as a aa aa a E al a ee e Number keys on Type numbers in a normal embedded keypad manner Cursor control keys Hold Shift while using Hold Fn while using on embedded cursor control keys cursor control keys keypad Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters Type the letters in a on embedded keypad normal manner 16 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions a a as a a a os a a a sn LILILILILVILILILILILILILI R Vel Lal Naa MMM ad al al al aMule ee a a a a a a a a a i a aa ee a E s ee Windows key Pressed alone this key has the same effect as cl
10. multiple windows on the same screen To access this function please go to Start All Programs and click on Acer GridVista You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below TE MES Double vertical Triple major at left Triple major at right or Quad GridVista is simple to set up 1 Run GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration from the taskbar 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well organised desktop v Normal Grid Configuration Double vertical BTriple Primary at Left Restore APES i HlTriple Primary at Right FAQuad Sees HOME 3 Troubleshooting my computer 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 55 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer Easy answers and solutions are provided for each one pressed 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 Ifyou are running on battery power
11. on page 3 for the location of the power switch To turn the power off do any of the following e Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start Turn Off Computer then click on Turn Off e Use the power switch Note You can also use the power switch to perform power management functions See Power management on page 26 e Use the customized functions for power management You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover or by pressing the sleep hot key Fn F4 See Power management on page 26 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 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 e Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 50 C 122 F e Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture e 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 Do not slam the computer display when you clo
12. only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified 74 Appendix B Regulation amp safety notices Notice for New Zealand For Modem with approval number PTC 21 1 03 008 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services 2 This equipment is not capable under all operating conditions of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances 3 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom s Specifications a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation and b The equipment shall go on hook for a
13. period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt 4 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that there is not less than 5 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the beginning of another 5 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom s 111 Emergency Service 75 For Modem with approval number PTC 211 01 030 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services This equipment is not capable under all operating conditions of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances This device
14. s Basic Input Output System BIOS Your computer is already properly configured and optimized and you do not need to run this utility However if you encounter configuration problems you may need to run it To activate the BIOS Utility press F2 during the Power On Self Test POST while the Acer logo is being displayed 47 Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system User can create and save backup of the current system configuration to hard drive CD or DVD Acer eRecovery consists of the following functions 1 Create backup 2 Restore from backup 3 Create factory default image CD 4 Re install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery password This chapter will guide you through each process Note This feature is only available on certain models Note For systems that do not have a built in optical disc burner plug in an external USB or IEEE1394 compatible optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery for optical disc related tasks Create backup User can create and save backup images to hard drive CD or DVD 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six Os 4 In the Acer eRecovery window select Recovery settings and click Next 5 Inthe Recovery settings window select Backup snapshot image and click Next 6 Select t
15. section for DVD movie region code information 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds 1 U S A Canada 2 Europe Middle East South Africa Japan 3 Southeast Asia Taiwan South Korea 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 drive 26 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Audio The computer comes with 16 bit high fidelity AC 97 stereo audio and microphone The built in dual stereo speakers are easy to access A There are audio ports on the left panel of the computer See Left view on page 6 for more information on external audio devices 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 hard disk peripherals connected to the USB and expansion 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 Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Windows handles all power saving ch
16. the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall 29 Caution Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the computer Pressure against the top cover can 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 guide 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 Ifyou 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 room temperature slowly If possible leave the computer for 30 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 you may want 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 hom
17. usability and expandability of the computer These cards should have a PC Card logo on them PC Cards formerly PCMCIA are add on cards for portable computers giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs CardBus improves on the 16 bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits Note Refer to your card manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions Inserting a PC Card Insert the card into the lower slot and make the proper connections e g network cable if necessary See your card manual for details 41 Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card 1 Exit the application using the card 2 Left click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar and click on the PC Card item Click OK to confirm 3 Press the slot eject button to pop out the eject button then press it again to eject the card 3 in 1 card reader There is one 3 in 1 card reader found on the right side of the computer See Right view on page 7 The reader accepts Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC and Memory Stick MS to enhance usability To insert the card align and push the card into the slot To remove simply press on the card that will eject automatically 42 2 Customizing my computer Port expansion devices Two types of expansion devices are available for your computer e O replicator adds PS 2 serial and parallel port connections to your computer
18. 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 61 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 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 You are required to provide the following information Name Address Telephone number Machine and model type Serial number Date of purchase 62 3 Troubleshooting my computer Appendix A Specifications This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer 65 Microprocessor Intel Pentium M processor 715 725 735 745 755 Memory e 256 512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard upgradeable to 2048 MB with dual soDIMM modules e 512 KB flash ROM BIOS Data storage e One 40 GB and above E IDE hard disk 2 5 9 5mm UltraDMA 100 e One internal optical drive e 3 in 1 MS MMC SD memory card reader Display and video e 14 1 Thin Film Transistor TFT displaying at 1024x768 XGA resolution e 14 0 wide Thin Film Transistor TFT displaying a
19. 33 Setting a password Passwords protect 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 1 Supervisor Password secures your computer against unauthorized entry to and use of the BIOS Utility 2 User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use 3 Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk Important Do not forget your Setup and Hard Disk passwords If you forget your passwords please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center You can set the passwords using the BIOS Utility 34 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 2 Customizing my computer After learning the basics of your TravelMate computer let s get acquainted with the advanced features of your computer In this chapter you will learn how to add options upgrade components for better performance and customize your computer 37 Expanding through options Your TravelMate offers you a complete mobile computing experience Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC Modem Your computer has a built in V 92 56Kbps AC 97 Link modem Warning This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem T
20. STRALEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNESSTIRR IKKE INN STRALEN LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high precision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction Macrovision copyright protection notice 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 other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 4 819 098 4 907 093 and 6 516 132 licensed for limited viewing uses only Radio Device Regulatory Notice Note Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and or Bluetooth only 79 General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use Depending on configurations this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices such as wireless LAN and or Bluetooth modules Below information is for products with such devices Euro
21. TravelMate 3200 Series User s Guide Copyright 2005 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved TravelMate 3200 Series User s Guide Original Issue July 2004 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 3200 Series Notebook Computer Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated Other company s product names or trademarks are used herein for identif
22. Try attaching an external keyboard to the USB 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 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 During the POST press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the infrared port is enabled e Make sure both devices are IrDA compliant 58 3 Troubleshooting my computer 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 Depending on your connection USB or parallel make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the appropriate port on your computer and the corresponding port on the printer e During POST press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the parallel port is enabled if you use a parallel printer want to set up my location to use the internal modem To properly use your communications software you need to set up your location 1 Click on Start Control Panel 2 Do
23. abled c Exit the BIOS Setup Utility and save changes The system will reboot Note To activate BIOS Setup Utility press lt F2 gt during POST 51 Restart the system 2 The instruction Press lt F2 gt to Enter BIOS is shown at the bottom of the screen during POST 3 Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt at the same time to enter the recovery process 4 The message The system has password protection Please enter 000000 is displayed Enter six Os and continue Acer Self Configuration Preload window appears Use the arrow keys to scroll through the items operating system versions and press Enter to select Setup password and exit Press F3 to setup password or press F5 to exit the system recovery process when Acer Self Configuration Preload window appears If F3 is pressed the next screen shows Please enter new password enter one to eight alphanumeric characters You will be asked to reenter your password for confirmation before continuing The screen will display Password has been created Press any key to reboot hit any key to reboot your system If F5 is pressed the recovery process will be terminated and the system will reboot and start normally Important This feature occupies 2 GB in a hidden partition on your hard drive 52 2 Customizing my computer Acer GridVista 14 0 W WXGA Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre defined display settings so you can view
24. arged 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 Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer e Ifyou are using the modem check if the modem and connector is compatible with the telecommunications system of the country you are traveling in 32 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of Learn how to protect and take care of your computer Security features include hardware and software locks a security lock and passwords Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the left panel of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible 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 Some keyless models are also available
25. ation Notice Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Remarque a l intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby Acer declares that this TravelMate series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Please visit www acer com about certificates nb for complete documents Modem notices Notice for USA 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 73 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 t
26. avelMate 320xxx Xx 0 9 a z or A Z Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose CA 95134 U S A Contact Person Mr Young Kim Phone No 408 922 2909 Fax No 408 922 2606 84 Appendix B Regulation amp safety notices Index A AC adapter caring for v audio 26 troubleshooting 56 B battery pack caring for v BIOS utility 46 brightness hotkeys 18 C caps lock 14 on indicator 12 care AC adapter v battery pack v computer iv cD troubleshooting 57 CD ROM ejecting 24 ejecting manually 56 troubleshooting 56 cleaning computer v computer bringing to meetings 28 caring for iv cleaning v disconnecting 27 features 3 10 52 indicators 12 keyboards 14 moving around 27 on indicator 5 13 21 performance 10 security 32 setting up ahome office 29 taking home 28 traveling internationally 30 traveling on local trips 30 troubleshooting 54 85 turning off iv connectivity options port expansion devices 42 D display hotkeys 18 troubleshooting 55 DVD 25 troubleshooting 57 DVD movies playing 25 E error messages 59 Ethernet 38 Euro 18 19 F FAQ See frequently asked questions frequently asked questions 55 frontview 3 5 H hard disk 24 help online services 60 Hibernation mode hotkey 17 hotkeys 17 l IEEE 1394 port 39 infrared 38 ITW See warranty K keyboard 14 embedded numeric keypad 15 hotkeys 17
27. ck Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 10 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 11 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 c Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water 77 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 case has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service 12 The TravelMate series uses the lithium battery Replace the battery with the same type as the product s battery we recommend in the product specification list Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion 13 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 14 Use only the proper type of power sup
28. click Next 6 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process Note If the system crashes and will not boot to Windows users can run Acer Disc to Disc to restore the factory default image under DOS mode 50 2 Customizing my computer Acer Disc to Disc Recovery Note This feature is only available on certain models Multilingual operating system installation Follow the instructions to choose the operating system and language you use when you first power on the system 1 Turn on the system 2 Acer multilingual operating system selection menu will pop up automatically 3 Use the arrow keys to scroll to the language version you want Press Enter to confirm your selection 4 The operating system and language you choose now will be the only option for future recovery operations 5 The system will install the operating system and language you choose Restore without a Recovery CD This recovery process helps you restore the C drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook Follow the steps below to rebuild your C drive Your C drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased It is important to back up all data files before you use this option Before performing a restore operation please check the BIOS settings a Check to see if Acer disc to disc Recovery function is enabled or not b Make sure the Acer D2D Recovery setting in Main is En
29. e Acer EasyPort adds a host of ports for your computer and allows you to connect and disconnect peripherals from your computer in one quick step CF ee Ty comm Jul OOF NTS S s Note I The LAN port on Acer EasyPort supports 10 100Mbps Fast Ethernet When connected the computer s onboard LAN port only supports 10 100Mbps Note Il The S video port on Acer EasyPort is only supported by the discrete VGA Important The computer s onboard audio port will be disabled when user plugs the audio peripherals like earphones into the Acer EasyPort See your dealer for more information 43 Upgrade options 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 Memory is expandable to 2 GB employing DDR 256MB 512MB 1GB SDRAM modules The computer supports shadow RAM There are two memory slots on your computer Upgrade memory by inserting a higher capacity DIMM into one or both of these slots 44 2 Customizing my computer 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 2 Remove the screw from the memory cover t
30. e for significant periods of time you might also want to add an external keyboard monitor or mouse 30 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 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 Make sure that 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 pack s 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 e Always take the computer as carry on luggage e If possible have the computer inspected by hand Airport security X ray machines are safe but do not put the computer through a metal detector 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 31 What to bring with you Bring the following items with you e AC adapter e Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling e Spare fully ch
31. ed devices e g infrared printer and IR aware computer co 3 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on are X 4 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged 5 Bluetooth Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth communications optional communications 6 Wireless Lights to indicate the status of Wireless LAN communications optional communications Note The Bluetooth and Wireless buttons and indicators only work on models with Bluetooth and Wireless features respectively Left view 1 Security keylock 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock 2 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices 1394 3 Modem jack Connects to a phone line 4 USB2 0 port Connects to Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB lt camera 5 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use 6 Speaker Line Out Headphone Connects to audio line out devices jack e g speakers headphones 7 Microphone Line in jack Accepts inputs from external 7 microphones or audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman Right view 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type 2 LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active 3 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tra
32. ers are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user s manual of each RF option device Caution To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements a separation distance of at least 20 cm 8 inches must be maintained between the antenna for the integrated Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card built in to the screen section and all persons Note Acer Dual Band 11a g Wireless Mini PCI Adapter implements transmission diversity function The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas One of the antennas is selected automatically or manually by users to have good quality of radiocommunication 81 2 This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5 15 to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems 3 High power radar are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device 4 An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications Also any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty Canada Low power license exempt radiocommunication devices RSS 210 a Common information Operation is
33. he backup method a Use backup to HDD to store the backup disc image on drive D 48 2 Customizing my computer b Backup to optical device to store the backup disc image on CD or DVD 7 After choosing the backup method click Next Follow the instruction on screen to complete the process Restore from backup User can restore backup previously created as stated in Create backup section from hard drive CD or DVD 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six Os 4 In the Acer eRecovery window select Recovery actions and click Next 5 There are four restore actions available Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process Note The Restore C item is enabled only if there is a user backup stored on the hard drive D Please refer to the Create backup section Create factory default image CD When the System CD and Recovery CD are not available you can create them by using this feature 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six Os 4 In the Acer eRecovery window select Recovery settings and click u Next 5 In the Recovery settings window select Burn image to disk and click Next
34. hen lift up and remove the memory cover 3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot a then gently press it down until it clicks into place b 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size Using system utilities Acer eManager Acer eManager is an innovative sofware designed for frequently used functions At the press of Acer Empowering Key the Acer eManager user interface appears featuring three main settings Acer eSetting Acer ePresentation and Acer ePowerManagement i fo Acer eSetting Acer ePresentation p Acer ePowerManagement To set the Acer Empowering Key see Launch keys on page 20 46 2 Customizing my computer Launch Manager There are four Launch Keys located above the keyboard The Wireless and Bluetooth buttons are not programmable Launch Manager only allows you to set the other four Launch Keys See Launch keys on page 20 for more information 4 Launch Manager E Mail Manager Delete Internet Browser Delete BEA c acer eManager eManager exe Delete T Launch Manager Delete OK Cancel You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launch Manager to start the application BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer
35. his 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 Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord TBR 21 This equipment has been approved Council Decision 98 482 EC TBR 21 for 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 List of Applicable Countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden United Kingdom Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Hungary Czech Republic Slovak Republic Slovenia Cyprus and Malta Usage allowed in the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information please contact local office in the country of use Notice for Australia For safety reasons
36. ication purposes only and belong to their respective companies First things first We would like to thank you for making the TravelMate series of notebook computers your choice for your mobile computing needs We hope you will be happy with your TravelMate as much as we enjoyed making it for you Your guides To help you use your TravelMate we have designed a set of guides Just First off the Just for starters poster helps you get started with setting up your computer This User s guide introduces you to the many ways your computer can help you be more productive This guide provides clear and concise information about the computer so read it thoroughly If you ever need to print out a copy this User s guide is also available in Portable Document Format PDF Follow these steps 1 Click on Start All Programs AcerSystem 2 Click on AcerSystem User s guide Note Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader installed If Adobe Acrobat Reader is 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 and Support menu Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on the computer simply press and release the power switch below the LCD screen See Front view
37. icking ay on the Windows Start button it launches the Start ae menu It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions Ag Tab Activates the next Taskbar button Ag E Opens the My Computer window Ag Fi Opens Help and Support A F Opens the Find All Files dialog box Ag M Minimizes all windows Shift Ag M Undoes the minimize all windows Ag M action Ag R Opens the Run dialog box Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button it opens the application s context menu E Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen brightness volume output and the BIOS Utility To activate hot keys press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination Fn F1 9 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys Fn F2 Z Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key See Acer eManager on page 45 Fn F3 O Acer Launches the Acer v ePowerManagement ePowerManagement in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key See Acer eManager on page 45 z Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep Fn F4 Z mode 18 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Fn F5 Display toggle Switches display output Cii between the display screen external monitor if connected and both the display screen and external monitor
38. 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 hot key also turns the speakers off e The volume level may be too low In Windows look at the volume control icon on the taskbar e If headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the line out port on the computer s right panel the internal speakers automatically turn off want to eject the CD or DVD tray without turning on the power cannot eject the CD or DVD tray There is a mechanical eject button on the optical drive Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip and push to eject the tray 57 The CD or DVD drive cannot access a disc Check the following e Make sure the disc is supported by the drive If your computer connects to a CD ROM drive it can read CDs but cannot read DVDs If your computer has a DVD drive it can read DVDs in addition to CDs e When placing the CD or DVD in the drive tray make sure it is secure in the spindle on the drive tray e Make sure the CD or DVD is free from scratches or smudges If the CD or DVD is dirty clean it using a disc cleaning kit Remember to follow the instructions included with the kit e Ifthe problem does not lie with the disc your CD or DVD drive may be dirty Clean it using a drive cleaning kit Follow the instructions included with the kit The keyboard does not respond
39. it may be low and unable to power the computer Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack Make sure that the AC adapter is plugged in properly to the computer and to the power outlet e If it is lit check the following Ifthe Sleep indicator is lit the computer is in Sleep mode Press and release the power switch 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 to increase the brightness level e The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the display toggle hot key Fn F5 to toggle the display back to the computer Image is not full screen Make sure that the resolution is set to 1024x768 1280x768 This is the native resolution of your computer display 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 that 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 56 3 Troubleshooting my computer No audio is heard from the computer Check the following e The volume may be muted In Windows look at the volume control speaker
40. mally Please refer to Troubleshooting my computer on page 53 First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer 1 Getting to know your TravelMate A TravelMate tour Front view Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features Indicators Using the keyboard Lock keys Embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Hot keys The Euro symbol Launch keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Storage Hard disk Optical drive Audio Power management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Taking the computer home Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer Securing your computer Using a computer security lock Contents 2 Customizing my computer Expanding through options Connectivity options Upgrade options Using system utilities Acer eManager Launch Manager BIOS Utility Acer eRecovery Create backup Restore from backup Create factory default image CD Re install bundled software without CD Change password Acer Disc to Disc Recovery Multilingual operating system installation Restore without a Recovery CD Setup password and exit Acer GridVista 14 0 W WXGA 3 Troubleshooting my computer Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting tips Error messages Requesting service ITW Before you call Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Regulation amp safety notices Index 69 85 1 Getting to know your TravelMate You
41. ning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 3 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 5 Slots and openings 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 6 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 7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord 8 Ifan 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 rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating 9 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 sho
42. ntium M processor 715 725 735 745 755 e Intel 855GME chipset e 256 512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard upgradeable to 2048 MB with dual soDIMM modules e 40 GB and above high capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk e Advanced Configuration Power Interface ACPI power management system Display e The 14 1 XGA 1024x768 resolution or 14 0 WXGA 1280x768 resolution TFT LCD panel providing a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease of use ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9700 with 64MB of video memory manufacturing option e 3D graphics support e Simultaneous LCD and CRT monitor and other display devices like projector support e Automatic LCD dim feature that automatically deciding the best settings for your display and conserves power e Dual independent support Multimedia e High speed DVD CD RW Combo DVD Dual or DVD Super Multi drive e Built in microphone e Built in dual speakers e 16 bit high fidelity AC 97 stereo audio Connectivity Integrated 10 100 1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection Built in 56Kbps fax data modem Fast infrared wireless communication IEEE 1394 port Two Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports InviLink 802 11b g or InviLink 802 11a b g Wireless LAN manufacturing option Bluetooth manufacturing option 100 pin port replicator connector SD MMC MS memory card reader Human centric design and ergonomics Rugged yet extremely portable design Stylish appearance F
43. o use the modem connect a phone cable from the modem jack to a phone line jack Warning Please use the delivered phone cable in the country of use 38 2 Customizing my computer Network Your computer has built in Ethernet Fast Ethernet capabilities To use the network feature connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack to an network jack or hub Consult your network administrator for details 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 PDAs personal digital assistants mobile phones and 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 39 Universal Serial Bus The Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 port is a high speed serial bus which allows you to connect and daisy chain USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources Your computer has two ports one on the left and the other on the right available IEEE 1394 port The computer s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported devices like a video camera or digital camera Note See your video or digital camera s documentation for details 40 2 Customizing my computer PC Card slot There is one Type II CardBus PC Card slot found on the right side of the computer The slot accepts credit card sized cards that enhance the
44. ores for your computer 27 Moving around with your TravelMate This section gives you tips and hints on things to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories 1 Save your work in progress Remove any media or compact disc from the drive s Shut down the operating system Turn off the computer Close the display cover Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter N DO WM A WN Disconnect the keyboard pointing device printer external monitor and other external devices 8 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the 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 the display cover to place it in Sleep mode You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the building To bring the computer out of Sleep mode open the display and press and release the power swtich 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 Turn Off Computer 2 Click on Turn Off 28 1 Getting to know your TravelMate or you can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing Fn F4 Then close the display When you are ready to use the computer again o
45. pean Union EU This device complies with the essential requirements of the European Council Directives listed below 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive EN 60950 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000 3 2 3 99 5 EC Radio amp Telecommunications Terminal Equipment R amp TTE Directive Art 3 1a EN 60950 Art 3 1b EN 301 489 1 17 Art 3 2 EN 300 328 2 Art 3 2 EN 301 893 applied to 5 GHz only C for 5 GHzdevice List of Applicable Countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden United Kingdom Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Hungary Czech Republic Slovak Republic Slovenia Cyprus and Malta Usage allowed in the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information please contact local office in the country of use 80 Appendix B Regulation amp safety notices The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the TravelMate series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows 1 Us
46. pen the display and press and release the power switch If the power indicator is off the computer has entered Hibernation mode and turned off Press 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 up the computer from Sleep and Hibernation mode What to bring to short meetings A fully charged battery runs the computer for about four 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 lasts longer than four 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 If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode Press Fn F4 or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer Then press and release the power switch 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 e Check if you have removed all media and compact discs from the drive s Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head e Pack
47. ply 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 15 Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before serving or disassembling this equipment 16 Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product The CD or DVD 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 78 Appendix B Regulation amp safety notices 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
48. r TravelMate computer combines high performance versatility power management features and multimedia capabilities with a unique style and ergonomic design Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with your new power computing partner A TravelMate tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for starters poster let us show you around your new TravelMate computer Front view 1 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output 2 Power button Turns the computer on and off 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 3 Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that turn on and off to show the status of the computer s functions and components 4 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 6 Click buttons left center and right The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons the center button serves as a 4 way scroll button 7 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 8 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs See Launch keys on page 20 for more details 9 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording Closed front view 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output 2 Infrared port Interfaces with infrar
49. rference 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver e Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded 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 non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception 72 Appendix B Regulation amp safety notices 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 Operation conditions This device 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 oper
50. se it 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 Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from personal 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 Do not tamper with batteries Keep them away from children Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if at all possible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 2 3 Power off the computer and remove the battery pack Disconnect the AC adapter Use a soft cloth moistened with water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners vi 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 nor
51. software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to http Awww microsoft com typography faq faqi2 htm for more information 20 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Launch keys Located at the upper right above the keyboard are four buttons These buttons are called launch keys They are designated as the mail Web browser Empowering and programmable keys Press the Acer Empowering Key to run the Acer eManager Please see Acer eManager on page 45 The mail and Web browser are default for Email and Internet programs but can be reset by users To set the mail Web browser and programmable keys run the Acer Launch Manager See Launch Manager on page 46 1 Mail Email application user programmable 2 Web browser Internet browser application user programmable 3 e Acer eManager application user programmable 4 P User programmable 21 In addition there are two launch keys at the front panel Even when the cover is closed you can easily access the features of Wireless and Bluetooth However the Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be set by users Bluetooth Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth optional communications communications Wireless Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN communications optional communications 22 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Touchpad The built in touchpad is a PS 2 compatible pointing device that senses movement on
52. subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device b Operation in 2 4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and installed outdoors is subject to licensing c Operation in 5 GHz band The device for the band 5150 5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users meaning they have priority of 5250 5350 MHz and 5650 5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and or damage to LELAN Licence Exempt Local Area Network devices Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS 102 The Acer TravelMate series employs low gain integral antennas that do not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s Web site at www hc sc gc ca rpb 82 Appendix B Regulation amp safety notices acer Acer Incorporated 8F 88 Sec 1 Hsin Tai Wu Rd Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221 Taiwan R O C Tel 886 2 2696 1234 Fax 886 2 2696 3535 www acer com Declaration of Conformity for CE marking We Acer Inc 8F 88 Sec 1 Hsin Tai Wu Rd Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221 Taiwan R O C Contact Person Mr Easy Lai Tel
53. t 1280x768 WXGA resolution ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9700 with 64 MB of video memory manufacturing option e Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support e Dual independent support e Automatic LCD dim feature that automatically deciding the best settings for your display and conserves power Connectivity e Integrated 10 100 1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection e Built in 56Kbps fax data modem e Two Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports e InviLink 802 11b g or InviLink 802 11a b g dual band tri mode Wireless LAN manufacturing option e Bluetooth manufacturing option 66 Appendix A Specifications Audio e One built in microphone and two built in stereo speakers e Audio ports for line out line in devices e 16 bit AC 97 stereo audio Keyboard and pointing device e 84 85 key Windows keyboard e Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function I O ports e One Type II PC Card slot e One RJ 11 phone jack V 92 56Kbps modem e One RJ 45 network jack Ethernet 10 100 1000 Base T e One DC in jack AC adapter One 100 pin port replicator connector e One external monitor port e One line out jack 3 5mm minijack e One line in jack 3 5mm minijack e One Infrared FIR port One IEEE 1394 port Two USB 2 0 ports e One 3 in 1 memory card reader MS MMC SD Weight and dimensions e 14 1 0r 14 0 wide display model 2 25 kg 4 95 Ibs 330 6 W x 252 1 D x 25 4
54. uble click on Phone and Modem Options 3 Click on the Dialing Rules tab and begin setting up your location Refer to Windows Help and Support Troubleshooting tips This notebook computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs see Troubleshooting tips on page 58 If the problem cannot be resolved contact your dealer See Troubleshooting tips on page 58 59 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 Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Disk Boot Failure Insert a system bootable diskette into the floppy drive A then press Enter to reboot 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 Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard Error or No Keyboard Connected Contact your dealer or
55. uch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness 24 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Storage This computer supplies you with the following media storage Hard disk The high capacity hard disk is the answer to your storage needs This is where your data files and applications are stored Optical drive Your computer comes equipped with an optical drive which may be one of the following e DVD CD RW Combo DVD Dual e DVD Super Multi Ejecting the CD or DVD tray To eject the CD or DVD tray when the computer is turned on press the drive eject button then pull out the tray When the power is off you can eject the drive tray using the emergency eject hole See page 56 25 Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay you can play DVD movies on your computer 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disc then close the DVD tray Important When you launch the DVD player for the first time the program asks you to input the region code DVD discs are divided into 6 regions Once your DVD drive is set to a 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 Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set Refer to the table later in this
56. ull size keyboard with four programmable launch keys Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device Internet 4 way scroll button Expansion One Tpye II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory modules Acer EasyPort 12 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Indicators The computer has three easy to read status icons on the upper left above the keyboard A Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated a Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is activated Media activity Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is active 13 In addition there are two indicators at the front panel Even when the cover is closed the state or features can still be seen 1 Power Lights when the computer is on Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged 14 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Using the keyboard The keyboard has full sized keys and an embedded keypad separate cursor keys two Windows keys and twelve function keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off a a al a al a a a la I a a a p e ia dad ad aad aM aM ual alll alla Mesassa aas Tasa lasa is Tasa isa Tisa isa halla halla aaa EET a ea aa as ea a Taa as Tea aa aa assia a a a NN e N a Lal ald n N O O O a a al 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
57. y when the computer is turned off See page 56 for more details 4 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive 5 Eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot 6 PC Card slot i Connects to one Type II CardBus PC Card 7 3 in 1 card reader lt gt WM SJ Accepts MS MMC and SD card Note The 3 in 1 card reader only supports one card at a time 8 USB 2 0 port FP Connects to Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 9 Network jack A ag Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network 10 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter Rear view 1 100 pin port replicator connector m Ca 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Connects to an I O port replicator or Acer EasyPort expansion devices External display port o Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector Bottom view 1 Memory Houses the computer s main memory compartment 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan 3 Battery release Unlatches the battery to remove the battery latch pack 4 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in place 10 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Features Below is a brief summary of the computer s many features Performance Intel Pe
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