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Acer TravelMate 3000 Owner's Manual

1. lt n gt lt 8 gt qj Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off lt n gt lt t gt Volume up Increases the sound volume a lt n gt lt l gt m Volume down Decreases the sound volume lt n gt lt gt gt re Brightness up Increases the screen brightness lt n gt lt gt a Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness 24 Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sgn at the upper center of your keyboard 4 The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Hold lt Alt Gr gt and then press the lt 5 gt key at the upper center of the keyboard Note Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to www microsoft com typography faq faq12 htm for more information The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Hold lt Shift gt and then press the lt 4 gt key at the upper center of the keyboard Note This function varies according to the language settings 25 Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on press the drive eject button When the power is off you can eject the drive tray by using the emergency eject hole Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the chassis of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible computer security lock Wrap the computer security lock cable around
2. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Us a soft moist cloth Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners If either of the following occurs e the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged e the computer does not operate normally please refer to Frequently asked questions on page 30 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 operation Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions for wireless option devices that are included in the user s manual of each RF option device 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 To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing For more information about our pr
3. a 2 a D D D z a ui Permits you to migrate personal settings Keeps a history log of all alerts that were previoudy issued E Empowering Technotogy Acer eSettings Management Secuty Set POST Passwords Conthpee Senant Cad Beet Options Set Boot Options Condgne PROS Settinegs Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface To launch it select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface or double dick the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray AC mode The default setting is Maximum Performance You can adjust CPU speed LCD brightness and other settings or click on buttons to turn the following functions on off Wireless LAN Bluetooth CardBus Memory Card Audio and Wired LAN DC mode To suit your usage there are four pre defined profiles Entertainment Presentation Word Processing and Maximum Battery Or you can define up to three of your own profiles m 5 fe Z 5 a D fa 3 5 o fa e lt Create new power scheme 1 Assign a name for the new scheme 2 Choose existing scheme to use as a template 3 Select whether used for mains AC or battery mode 4 Choos which power options best fit your needs then click OK 5 The new profile will appear on the main screen Battery status For real time battery life estimates based on current usage refer
4. English 52 Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance Asan 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 isno guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this device does cause 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver 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 devic
5. Identify _ Troubleshoot Advanced Lok canca Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre defined display settings so you can view 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 Double vertical Triple primary at left Triple primary at right or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned independently English 28 Acer GridVista is simple to set up 1 display from the taskbar Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well organized desktop Note Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value Launch Manager Buton Contiguration E Ema E a A Dooe Ce waw OVPiogan Fier letemet Exctereruenetores Ads Dowie Comaig C Vacer E mpomerns Tectrotgy encower w Ads Dette Launch Manage C Progam Fier Launch Managetinen w Add Dewte Ce Ce Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy launch buttons located above the keyboard Easy launch buttons on page 18 for the location of the easy launch buttons Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each 29 You can a
6. International Travelers Warranty ITW Your computer is backed by an International Travelers 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 Please consult http global acer com 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 English 34 Taking your no
7. South Korea Latin America Australia New Zealand Former USSR parts of Africa India oO Wy BIW N e People s Republic of China English 46 Note To change the region code insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive Please refer to the online help for more information 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 computer 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 devicesin order to conserve energy This computer employs a power management scheme that supports the advanced configuration and power interface ACPI which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Windows handles all power saving chores for your computer 47 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management isa tool to quickly backup and restore the system You can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to hard disk CD or DVD Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions U A WN Create backup Restore from backup Create factory default image CD Re install bundled software without CD Change Acer eRecovery Management password This chapter
8. center right mouse buttons the center button serves as a 4 way and right scroll button 6 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 8 Keyboard For entering data into your computer 9 Powerbutton Turnsthe computer on and off Closed front view 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output 2 Bluetooth Press to enable disable the Bluetooth 3 communication function Indicates the status of Bluetooth button indicator communication manufacturing option 3 Wireless Press to enable disable the wireless LS communication function Indicates the status of wireless e button indicator LAN communication manufacturing option 4 Power indicator Indicates the computer s power status 5 Battery indicator Indicates the computer s batttery status 11 Headphones Connects to audio line out devices speaker line outjack e g speakers headphones with S PDIF support 7 gt Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones 4 8 Z Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices e g Eg infrared printer and IR aware computer Left view External display Connects to a display device e g external go VGA port monitor LCD projector 2 Ethernet RJ 45 Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based port network 3 Modem RJ 11 Connects to a phone line C port 4 aa Two
9. 300xxx x 0 9 a z orA Z Is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EM C 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 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 these requirements Easy Lai Nov 1 2005 Easy Lai Director Date Regulation Center Environment amp Safety English 64 Index A AC adapter caring for v audio 26 adjusting the volume 26 troubleshooting 31 B battery pack caring for vi BIOS utility 44 brightness hotkeys 23 C capslock 21 on indicator 17 care ACadapter v battery pack vi computer v CD ROM ejecting 25 ejecting manually 31 troubleshooting 31 cleaning computer vi computer caring for v deaning vi disconnecting 34 features 9 27 indicators 17 keyboards 21 moving around 34 on indicator 17 security 38 setting up a home office 36 taking home 35 traveling internationally 37 traveling on local trips 36 troubleshooting 50 turning off v connections network 41 D display hotkeys 23 troubleshooting 30 DVD 45 DVD movies playing 45 E er
10. Card 1 Exit the application using the card 2 Left click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation 3 Pressthe slot eject button to pop out the eject button then press it again to eject the card English 44 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 screws from the memory cover then lift up and remove the memory cover 3 a Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot then b gently press it down until it clicks into place 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw 5 Reinstall the battery pack and reconnect the AC adapter 6 Turn on the computer The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer BIOS utility The BIOS utility isa hardware configuration program built into your computer s 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 lt 2 gt during the POST while the notebook PC logo is being displayed Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BlOS utility activate the BlOS utility then select Boot from the categories listed
11. System Administration ER Change Detaut Parseorg tor File Encrype E Use the Detaut Password Use a specitic RFT Finder the pasrword 4 t File Decryption Enter it epin to conim Encryption srecgin salaries Me Decryptieee Enter Pe password ou Note Hyou forget the password the Supervisor Password tan be used instead Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data optical and floppy drives to ensure that data can t be stolen while your notebook is unattended Removable data devices indudes USB disk drives USB pen drives USB flash drives USB MP3 drives USB memory card readers IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system e Optical drive devices includes any kind of CD ROM or DVD ROM drives Floppy disk drives 3 5 inch disks only To activate Acer eLock Management a password must be set first Once set you may apply locks to any of the three kinds of devices Lock s will immediately be set without any reboot necessary and will remain locked after rebooting until unlocked If you do not set a password Acer eLock Management will reset back to the initial status with all locks removed Note If you lose your password there isno method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your n
12. 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 ison the screen moves one line up or down lt Fn gt lt F12 gt when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively Scroll Lock does not work with some applications 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 Number keys on Type numbers in a normal embedded keypad manner Cursor control keys Hold lt Shift gt while using Hold lt Fn gt while using on embedded keypad _cursor control keys cursor control keys Main keyboard keys Hold lt Fn gt while typing Type the lettersin a letters on embedded keypad normal manner 22 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions ay Windowskey Pressed alone thiskey hasthe same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button it launches the Start menu It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions lt a gt lt Tab gt Activates the next Taskbar button lt a gt gt Opens the My Computer window lt u gt lt F1 gt Opens Help and Support Center lt a gt F gt Opens the Search Result
13. at the top of the screen 45 Enable disk to disk recovery To enable disk to disk recovery hard disk recovery activate the BIOS utility then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the lt F5 gt and lt F6 gt keysto set this value to Enabled Password To set a password on boot activate the BIOS utility then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen Find Password on boot and use the lt 5 gt and lt F6 gt keys to enable this feature Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay you can play DVD movies on your computer 1 ect the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk then close the DVD tray Important When you launch the DVD player for the first time the program asks you to enter the region code DVD disks are divided into 6 regions Once your DVD drive is set to a region code it will play DVD disks 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 below for DVD movie region code information 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds USA Canada Europe Middle East South Africa Japan Southeast Asia Taiwan
14. can skip the Internet Connection setup as it isnot necessary to complete the installation of your Operating System After the Operating System is set up you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup want to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs Note If your system is the multilingual version the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system will be the only option for future recovery operations 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 isimportant to back up all data files before using this option Before performing a restore operation please check the BIOS settings 1 Check to see if Acer disk to disk recovery is enabled or not 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes The system will reboot Note To activate the BIOS utility press lt 2 gt during POST 33 To start the recovery process 1 Restart the system 2 While the Acer logo is showing press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt at the same time to enter the recovery process 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to perform system recovery Important This feature occupies 2 to 3 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk Requesting service
15. levels of protection for your computer and data Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility Once set you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility See BIOS utility on page 44 User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security Important Do not forget your Supervisor Password If you forget your password please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center 39 Entering passwords When a password is set a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen When the Supervisor Password is set a prompt appears when you press lt F2 gt to enter the BIOS utility at boot up Type the Supervisor Password and press lt Enter gt to access the BIOS utility If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press lt Enter gt When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt appears at boot up Type the User Password and press lt Enter gt to use the computer If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press lt Enter gt Important Yo
16. low gain integral antennasthat do not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s website at www hc sc gc ca rpb English 62 Federal Communications Comission 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 name Model number Machine type SKU number Name of responsible party Contact person Tel Fax Address of responsible party Notebook PC ZH1 TravelM ate 3000 TravelM ate 300xxx x 0 9 a z orA Z Acer America Corporation 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose CA 95134 USA Mr Young Kim 408 922 2909 408 922 2606 63 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Name of manufacturer Beijing Acer Information Co Ltd Address of Huade Building No 18 ChuangYe Rd manufacturer ShangDi Zone HaiDian District Beijing PRCE marking Contact person Mr Easy Lai Tel 886 2 8691 3089 Fax 886 2 8691 3000 E mail easy_lai acer com tw Declares that product Notebook PC Trade name Acer Model number ZH1 Machine type TravelM ate 3000 SKU number TravelM ate
17. will guide you through each process Note This feature is only available on certain models For systems that do not have a built in optical disk burner plug in an external USB or IEEE 1394 compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for optical disk related tasks Create backup You can create and save backup images to hard disk CD or DVD 1 2 3 4 7 Boot to Windows XP Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros In the Acer eRecovery Management window select Recovery settings and click Next In the Recovery settings window select Backup snapshot image and click Next Select the backup method a Use Backup to HDD to store the backup disk image on drive D b Backup to optical device to store the backup image on CD or DVD After choosing the backup method click Next Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process English 48 Restore from backup You can restore backups previously created as stated in the Create backup section from hard disk CD or DVD 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Pres lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window select Recovery actions and click Next 5 Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen instru
18. 5 32 5 H mm and weight 11 7 x 8 3 x 0 98 1 28 inches 1 40 kg 3 Ibs Power ACPI 1 06 CPU power management standard supports subsystem Standby and Hibernation power saving modes 53 W Li ion battery pack 6 cell and 22 W Li ion battery pack 3 cell 2 5 hour rapid charge system off 3 5 hour charge in use 3 pin 65 W AC adaptor Input devices 84 85 key keyboard Touchpad with 4 way integrated scroll button Four easy launch buttons Two front access LED buttons WLAN and Bluetooth Audio Audio system with two built in soeakers Built in microphone Intel High Definition audio support Sound Blaster Pro and MS Sound compatible S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface support for digital speakers Communication Modem 56K ITU V 92 with PTT approval Wake on Ring ready LAN gigabit Ethernet Wake on LAN ready WLAN integrated Intel PRO Wireless 2200BG network connection dual band 802 11b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology WPAN integrated Bluetooth I O interface 124 pin Acer ezDock connector Three USB 2 0 ports IEEE 1394 port 6 pin Ethernet RJ 45 port Modem RJ 11 port External display VGA port Microphone line in jack Headphones speaker line out jack with S PDIF support Infrared FIR port Type Il PC Card slot 4 in 1 card reader MS MS PRO MMC SD DC in jack for AC adaptor Security Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor
19. Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on the screen If you set the resolution lower than this native resoution the screen expands to fill the 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 31 No audio is heard from the computer Check the following e The volume may be muted In Windows look at the volume control speaker icon on the taskbar If it is crossed out click on the icon and deselect the Mute all option e The volume level may be too low In Windows look at the volume control icon on the taskbar You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume See Hotkeys on page 22 for more detail If headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the line out port on the computer the internal speakers automatically turn off want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power There isa mechanical eject hole on the optical drive Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to eject the tray If your computer s optical drive isa slot load model it will not have an eject hole The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keybo
20. Empowering Technology menu then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help function Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption decryption and also supports on the fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt decrypt a file the supervisor password and the file specific password The supervisor password isa master password that can decrypt any file on your system the file specific password is assigned when you encrypt each individual file The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default file specific password This file specific password will be used to encrypt files by default or you can choose to enter your own file specific password when encrypting a file Note The password used encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needsto decrypt it If you lose the password the supervisor password isthe only other key capable of decrypting the file If you lose both passwords there will be no way to decrypt your encrypted file Be sure to safeguard all related passwords Ager eDutaSecurty Uanegament Cit Empowering Technodogy es Acer eDataSecurity Management
21. 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 The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the notebook PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows 1 Users 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 The Acer wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a transmission diversity function The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas One of the antennasis selected automatically or manually by users to ensure good quality radiocommunication 61 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 rang
22. TravelM ate 3000 Series User s Guide Copyright 2005 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved TravelM ate 3000 Series User s Guide Original Issue November 2005 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions 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 electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated TravelM ate 3000 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated Other companies product names or trademarks are used herein
23. USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 5 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use English 12 Right view o PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card 2 gt 4in lcardreader Accepts Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro lt gt pea MultiMediaCard MMC and Secure Digital SD sz Note Only one card can operate at any i given time 3 PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot button 4 Qt USB 2 0 port Connects to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 5 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices 6 pin 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use 7 Kensington lock Connects to a Kensington compatible slot computer security lock 13 Rear view 1 m DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter Sy Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 3 oO 124 pin Acer Connects to Acer ezDock CS ezDock connector Base view 1 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position English 14 3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery to remove th
24. an immovable object such asa table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available 26 Audio The computer comes with 32 bit Intel High Definition audio and dual stereo speakers Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons See Hotkeys on page 22 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume 27 Using the system utilities Note The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only Acer GridVista dual display compatible Note This feature is only available on certain models To enable the dual monitor feature of your notebook first ensure that the second monitor is connected then select Start Control Panel Display and click on Settings Select the secondary monitor 2 icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Finally click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process Display Properties Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors KEF Display 2 Multiple Monitors on XXOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHK E Screen resolution Color quality less Moe Highest 22 bi v 1280 by 1024 pixels E E E Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor
25. ard to a USB port on the computer 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 Make sure that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other 15 degrees a maximum of 1 meter apart Make sure there isa clear path between the two infrared ports Nothing should be blocking the ports 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 During the POST press lt F2 gt to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared port is enabled Make sure both devices are IrDA compliant The printer does not work Check the following English 32 Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer s parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer I want to set up my location to use the internal modem To properly us your communication software e g HyperTerminal you need to set up your location 1 Click on Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click on Phone and Modem Options 3 Click on Dialing Rules and begin setting up your location Refer to the Windows manual Note Please note on first booting your notebook that you
26. ccess the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launch Manager to start the application Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti virus software that finds and repairs infected files and protects against viruses to keep your computer data safe and secure How do check for viruses A Full System Scan scans all files on your computer To perform a system scan 1 Start Norton AntiVirus Double click on the Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop or click on the Start menu in the Windows taskbar highlight Programs and select Norton AntiVirus 2 Inthe Norton AntiVirus main window click Scan for Viruses Norton AatiY iras Profermonal FO Horton Asti irus System Status OK ows d Securty Scamming features A uno Protect WV Email Se anning A Scnpt Biochng Ful System Scan 2004147 Norton Antivirws Subscription A vires Definitions 200462 WA Renewal Date 200508 P vtomonc Lveupdaw On AntiVirus 3 Inthe Scan for Viruses panel click Scan My Computer 4 Under Actions click Scan 5 When the scan is complete a scan summary appears Click Finished You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins it runsin the background so that you do not have to stop working For more information refer to the Norton AntiVirus Help menu English 30 Frequentl
27. ctions to complete the restore process Note The Restore C item is enabled only if there is a user backup stored on the hard disk 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 Pres lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window select Recovery settings and click Next u In the Recovery settings window select Burn image to disk and cick Next 6 Inthe Burn image to disk window select 01 Factory default image and click Next 7 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process Re install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery Management stores pre loaded software internally for easy driver and application re installation 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Pres lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window select Recovery actions and click Next 49 In the Recovery settings window select Reinstall applications drivers and click Next Select the desired driver application and follow the instructions on screen to re install At first launch Acer eRecovery Management prepares all the nee
28. ded software and may take few seconds to bring up the software content window Change password Acer eRecovery Management and Acer disk to disk recovery are protected bya password that can be changed by the user Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery Management 1 2 3 4 Boot to Windows XP Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros In the Acer eRecovery Management window select Recovery settings and click Next In the Recovery settings window select Password Change Acer eRecovery Management password and click Next Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process Note If the system crashes and will not boot to Windows you can run Acer disk to disk recovery to restore the factory default image under DOS mode English 50 Troubleshooting This chapter shows you 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 yourself contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC 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 Error messages below If the p
29. ditional 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 only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label This indudes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified 55 Notice for New Zealand For modem with approval number PTC 211 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 ma
30. e 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 Animproper 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 radio communication devices RSS 210 a Common information Operation is 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 installation outdoors is subject to licensing c Operation in 5 GHz band e 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 M Hz and 5650 5850 M Hz 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 notebook PC series employs
31. e CD or DVD drive s classification label hown below is located on the drive CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASS 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 PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE ADVERTENCIA RADIACI N LASER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO EVITE EXPONERSE A LOSRAYOS ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING VEDABNING SE IKKE IND STRALEN VARO LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSATEILY LLE VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR PPNAD ALA TUIJ OTA SATEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN 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 Thishas 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 U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing u
32. e battery pack Specifications Operating Genuine Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 system Genuine Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 Platform Intel Celeron M processor 350 360 370 1 MB L2 cache 1 30 1 40 1 50 GHz 400 M Hz FSB Intel Centrino mobile technology featuring Intel Pentium M processor 730 740 750 760 770 2 MB L2 cache 1 60 1 73 1 86 2 2 13 GHz 533 MHz FSB Mobile Intel 915GM Express chipset Integrated Intel PRO Wireless 2200BG network connection dual band 802 11b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology System memory 256 or 512 MB of DDR2 400 533 MHz memory upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules dual channel support Display and graphics 12 1 WXGA Acer CrystalBrite color TFT LCD 1280 x 768 pixel resolution supporting simultaneous multi window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista Intel 915GM integrated 3D graphics featuring Intel Graphics M edia Accelerator 900 and up to 128 MB of VRAM supporting Microsoft DirectX 9 0 and dual independent display 16 7 million colors Simultaneous LCD and CRT display with LCD panel refresh rate at 70 Hz MPEG 2 DVD hardware assisted capability 15 Storage 40 60 80 GB ATA 100 hard disk drive subsystem Optical drive options e DVD Dual double layer e DVD CD RW combo 4 in 1 card reader MS MS Pro MMC SD Dimensions 297 5 W x 210 D x 2
33. e 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 doesit 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 speedsfor which it is designed Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances English 56 This device 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 eme
34. es 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 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 53 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 operation 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 notebook PC series isin compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Please visit http global acer com products notebook reg nb index htm for complete documents Compliant with Russian regulatory certification ME61 Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules Located on the modem is a label that c
35. for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment please recycle USA For electronic products containing an LCD CRT monitor or display Lamp s inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local state or federal laws For more information contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org For lamp specific disposal information check www lamprecycle org iv First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook we have designed a set of guides First off the Just for Starters poster helps you get started with Just setting up your computer star The printed User s Guide introduces you to the basic features and Pn functions of your new computer For more on how your computer lt A can help you to be more productive please refer to the AcerSystem User s Guide This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities data recovery expansion options and troubleshooting In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook It is available in Portable Document Format PDF a
36. he 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 people will walk on the cord 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 57 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 rating 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 onto or into 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 c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since impro
37. ke or model nor doesit 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 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 period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt 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 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom s 111 Emergency Service For modem with approval number PTC 211 01 030 1 Th
38. l Caution Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the computer Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen What to take with you Unless you have some items at home take the following items with you e ACadapter and power cord e The printed User s Guide English 36 Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry the computer with you leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat 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 10 C 18 F 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 carrying 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 Traveli
39. left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad isthe same as clicking the left button Use the 4 way scroll 3 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 20 Execute Quickly click Tap twice at the same twice speed as double clicking a mouse button Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold Tap twice at the same then use speed as double clicking finger on the a mouse button rest touchpad to your finger on the drag the touchpad on the second cursor tap and drag the cursor Access Click context once menu Scroll Click and hold to move up down left right Note When using the touchpad keep it and your fingers dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness 21 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad separate cursor lock Windows function and special keys Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off Fit F12 Numit ff Serik Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock When Num Lock ison the embedded keypad isin numeric lt 4 n gt lt 411 gt mode The keys function as
40. nd comes preloaded on your notebook Follow these steps to access it 1 Click on Start All Programs AcerSystem 2 Click on AcerSystem User s Guide Note Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer clicking on AcerSystem User s Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation For instructions on how to use Adobe 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 button below the LCD screen beside the easy launch buttons See Front view on page 9 for the location of the power button To turn the power off do any of the following Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start Turn Off Computer then click on Turn Off Use the power button You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover or by pressing the sleep hotkey lt Fn gt lt F4 gt Note If you cannot power off the computer normally press and hold the power button 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 asa
41. ng with the computer When you are moving within a larger distance for instance from your office building to a dient s office building or traveling locally Preparing the computer Prepare the computer asif 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 carrying it into the gate area What to take with you Take the following items with you e AC adapter Spare fully charged battery pack s e Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer 37 Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling e Alwaystake the computer as carry on luggage 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 e Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand held metal detectors 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 Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling Spare fully charged battery packs e Additional printer driver files if you plan to us another printer Proof of p
42. oducts services and support information please visit our website http global acer com Disposal instructions First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing Acer Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Acer ePresentation Management Your Acer notebook tour Front view Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Base view Specifications Indicators Easy launch buttons Touchpad Touchpad basics Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Hotkeys Special keys Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volume Using the system utilities Acer GridVista dual disolay compatible Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus Frequently asked questions Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITW Before you call OWODMHDODUARAWNEHES LC lt J777 Contents Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computer What to bring to meetings Taking the computer home Preparing the computer What to take with you Special considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer P
43. ontains 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 English 54 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 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 uncon
44. ort allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR aware computers and peripherals such as PDAs mobile phones and infrared printers The infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to 4 Mbpsat a distance of up to one meter c English 42 Universal Serial Bus USB The USB 2 0 port isa high speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources IEEE 1394 port The computer s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported devices like a DVD CD RW combo or DVD Dual drive 43 PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the 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 Popular PC Cards include flash fax data modem wireless LAN and SCSI cards CardBus improves on the 16 bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits Note Refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions Inserting a PC Card Insert the card into the slot and make the proper connections e g network cable if necessary See your card manual for details 0 a m Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC
45. otebook to an Acer Customer Service Center Be sure to remember or write down your password m 5 E D 5 a D m gt 5 o a Ke lt gt a 2 a D D D z a ui ig i sae v g It oe Acer eLock Management d A System Data Society ie Iene Rermovanie Dts Dewies Tia Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance e Memory optimization release unused memory and check usage e Disk optimization remove unneeded items and files Speed optimization improve the usability and performance of your Windows XP system Acer ePerformance Management Meeme vea m a Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system s HDD User created backups are stored on D drive Acer eRecovery Management provides you with s Password protection Recovery of applications and drivers e Image data backup s Back up to HDD set recovery point e Back up to CD DVD e Image data recovery tools s Recover from a hidden partition factory default
46. p indicator is off the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned off If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on the computer has entered Sleep mode In both cases press and release the power button to turn the computer back on Note that the computer may enter Hibernation mode after being in Sleep mode for a period of time What to bring to meetings If your meeting is relatively short you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than your computer If your meeting will be longer 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 lt Fn gt lt F4 gt or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer To resume open the display if closed then press and release the power button 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 Check that you have removed all media and compact disks from the drive s Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fal
47. passwords English 16 Software Acer Empowering Technology Acer GridVista Acer Launch Manager Acer System Recovery CD Adobe Reader CyberLink PowerDVD Norton AntiVirus NTI CD Maker Options and accessories Acer ezDock 512 MB or 1 GB DDR2 533 MHz soDIMM modules 6 cell Li ion battery pack 3 pin 65 W AC adaptor External IEEE 1394 DVD Dual drive Environment Temperature e Operating 5 C to 35 C e Non operating 20 C to 65 C Humidity non condensing e Operating 20 to 80 e Non operating 20 to 80 System Mobile PC 2001 compliance ACPI 1 0b DMI 2 0 Wi Fi Cisco Compatible Extensions CCX Warranty One year International Travelers Warranty ITW Note The specifications listed above are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased 17 Indicators The computer has seven easy to read status indicators induding four on the front panel The power battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed A Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated a Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated 3 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Q Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication WirelessLAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication i Power Indicates the computer s power status we 2 Bat
48. per 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 The notebook PC series uses lithium batteries 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 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 To avoid hazard of unexpected electrical shock use the AC adapter only when the wall socket is properly grounded 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 7 A 125 V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 4 6 meters 15 feet Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before serving or disassembling this equipment Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning English 58 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product Th
49. radiator Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 2C 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 or vibration Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt Never place objects on top of the computer Do not slam the computer display when you close 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 foot 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 vi 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 possible
50. reparing the computer What to take with you Special considerations Traveling internationally with the computer Preparing the computer What to bring with you Special considerations Securing your computer Using a computer security lock Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Expanding through options Connectivity options Fax data modem Built in network feature Fast Infrared FIR Universal Serial Bus USB IEEE 1394 port PC Card slot Installing memory BlOS utility Boot sequence Enable disk to disk recovery Password Using software Playing DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backup Restore from backup Create factory default image CD Re install bundled software without CD Change password Troubleshooting 34 34 34 34 35 35 35 36 36 36 36 36 37 37 37 37 37 38 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 44 45 45 45 45 46 47 47 48 48 48 49 50 Troubleshooting tips Error messages Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance FCC notice Modem notices Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General European Union EU The FCC RF safety requirement Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 Federal Communications Comission Dedaration of Conformity Dedaration of Conformity for CE Ma
51. rgency 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 Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Save them for future reference 1 2 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid deaners or aerosol cleaners Use a water moistened cloth for cleaning Do not use this product near water Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table If the product falls it could be seriously damaged 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 This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on t
52. rking Index 50 50 52 52 52 53 56 58 58 58 59 59 59 60 61 62 63 64 Acer Empowering Technology Acer s innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook It features the following handy utilities e Acr eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms e Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media e Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space memory and registry settings m 3 5 fo Z 5 eo D a gt 5 o a e lt e Acer eRecovery Management backs up recovers data flexibly reliably and completely e Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily e Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles e Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently ring Technology SES O Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management AD Acer ePerformance Management eee Cd A Acer eRecovery Management e Acer eSettings Management Sh Acer ePower Management Acer ePresentation Management SE ih 6 o gt iy gt a 2 a D D T D z a uw For more information press the lt gt key to launch the
53. roblem cannot be resolved contact your dealer See Requesting service on page 33 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 disk into the floppy drive A then press lt Enter gt to reboot Equipment Press lt F2 gt during POST to enter the BIOS utility configuration error then press Exit in the BlOS utility to reboot Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service center type error I O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard errororno Contact your dealer or an authorized service center keyboard connected Keyboard interface Contact your dealer or an authorized service center error Memory size mismatch Press lt 2 gt during POST to enter the BIOS utility then press Exit in the BlOS utility to reboot 51 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
54. ror mesages 50 Euro 24 F FAQ See frequently asked questions frequently asked questions 30 front view 10 H Hibernation mode hotkey 23 hotkeys 22 l infrared 41 K keyboard 21 embedded numeric keypad 21 hotkeys 22 lock keys 21 troubleshooting 31 Windowskeys 22 L left view 10 M media access on indicator 17 memory installing 44 messages error 50 modem 40 N network 41 Notebook M anager hotkey 23 numlock 21 onindicator 17 numeric keypad embedded 21 P pasword 38 types 38 PC Card 43 ejecting 43 inserting 43 ports 40 printer troubleshooting 31 problems 30 CD ROM 31 display 30 keyboard 31 printer 31 startup 30 troubleshooting 50 Q quesions setting location for modem use 32 S safety CDor DVD 58 FCC notice 52 general instructions 56 modem notices 53 scroll lock 21 65 security keylock 25 38 passwords 38 speakers hotkey 23 troubleshooting 31 support information 33 T touchpad 19 hotkey 23 using 19 20 travel international flights 37 local trips 36 troubleshooting 50 tips 50 U universal serial bus 42 V view front 11 left 11 rear 13 right 12 volume adjusting 26 W Windows keys 22
55. s Recover from the HDD mot recent user defined recovery point Recover from CD DVD e g Acer eRecovery Management of L Recovery wetting Create baci Mew ara charge panyword Recovery aliom Recever your vysten weir an existing Deca fie or restary your vysie factory defeat contigs ation Ca oA For more information please refer to Acer eRecovery Management on page 47 in the AcerSystem User s Guide Note If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD please use Acer eRecovery Management s System backup to optical disk feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management detach all peripherals except the external Acer ODD if your computer has one including your Acer ezDock m 5 fe Z 5 a D fa 3 5 o fa e lt Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status Furthermore Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimize your Windows operating system so your computer runs faster smoother and better Acer eSettings Management also Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating through the program effortlessly Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users e Logswhen a hardware component has been removed or replaced gt
56. s window lt a gt R gt Opens the Run dialog box lt au gt lt M gt Minimizes all windows lt Shift gt lt M gt lt M gt Undoes the minimize all windows action Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button it opens the application s context menu Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen brightness volume output and the BIOS utility To activate hotkeys press and hold the lt Fn gt key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination Ft F2 F F5 F FT FB 2 o oof cof wi ws lt n gt lt 1l gt Hotkey help 23 Displays help on hotkeys lt n gt lt 2 gt Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology See Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 lt n gt lt 3 gt Acer ePower Management Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology See Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 lt fn gt lt 4 gt Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode lt n gt lt f5 gt Ca Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both lt n gt lt 6 gt e Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return lt n gt lt gt Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off
57. ses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited 59 Radio device regulatory notice Note Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and or Bluetooth only 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 European 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 e EN 55022 EN 55024 e EN 61000 3 2 3 99 5 EC Radio amp Telecommunications Terminal Equipment R amp TTE Directive e Art 3 1a EN 60950 Art 3 1b EN 301 489 1 17 e Art 3 2 EN 300 328 2 e Art 3 2 EN 301 893 applies to 5 GHz only C for 5 GHzdevice English 60 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
58. tebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories Save any open files Remove any media floppy disks or compact disks from the drive s Shut down the computer Close the display cover Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter oO uu BP WN Disconnect the keyboard pointing device printer external monitor and other external devices 7 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 and latch 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 then press and release the power button If you are taking the computer to a client s office or a different building you may choose to shut down the computer Click on Start Turn Off Computer then click on Turn Off Windows XP Or You can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing lt Fn gt lt F4 gt Then close and latch the display When you are ready to use the computer again unlatch and open the display then press and release the power button 35 Note If the Slee
59. tery Indicates the computer s batttery status Li 18 1 Charging The light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows green when in AC mode Easy launch buttons Located above the keyboard are four buttons These buttons are called easy launch buttons They are mail Web browser Empowering Key lt gt and one user programmable button Press lt gt to run the Acer Empowering Technology Please see Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 The mail and Web browser buttons are pre set to email and Internet programs but can be reset by users To set the Web browser mail and programmable buttons run the Acer Launch Manager See Launch Manager on page 28 Mail Email application user programmable Web browser Internet browser user programmable e Acer eM anager user programmable P User programmable 19 Touchpad The built in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the touchpad 2s 4 Move your finger across the touchpad 2 to move the cursor Pressthe left 1 and right 4 buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the
60. to the panel on the lower left hand side of the window SSD Cae ee You can also click Advanced Settings to Set alarms Re load factory defaults Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed and set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby e View information about Acer ePower Management ae Pal e 2 O Ke 0 x Advanced Settings e Cc T oO O Q Lu Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions XGA and SVGA Q somes Acer ePresentation Management Settings XGA 1024 768 piteet Normal 980 x LOO pioets Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters poster let us show you around your new Acer notebook Front view 1 Displayscreen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output 2 Easy launch Buttons for launching frequently used programs See buttons Easy launch buttons on page 18 for more details English 10 3 Status Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the indicators status of the computer s functions and components 4 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 5 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left and left
61. u have three chances to enter a password If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries the system halts Press and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down the computer Then turn on the computer again and try again Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility English 40 Expanding through options Your notebook PC 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 For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer read the following section Fax data modem Your computer has a built in V 92 56 Kbps fax data modem Warning 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 D i y Warning Please make sure that the cable you use is appropriate for the country in which you are working 41 Built in network feature The built in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet based network To use the network feature connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet RJ 45 port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network a Fast Infrared FIR The computer s Fast Infrared FIR p
62. urchase in case you need to show it to customs officials International Travelers 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 If you are using the modem check if the modem and connector is compatible with the telecommunications system of the country you are traveling in English 38 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 notch and passwords Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the chassis of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible computer security lock Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such asa table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different
63. y asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer Easy solutions are provided for each one turned on the power but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator If it is not lit no power is being supplied to the computer Check the following If you are using on the battery 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 properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet If it is lit check the following Is a non bootable non system disk in the external USB floppy drive Remove or replace it with a system disk and press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt to restart the system 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 three things might be the cause e The brightness level might be too low Press lt Fn gt lt gt increase to adjust the brightness level e The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the display toggle hotkey lt Fn gt lt F5 gt to toggle the display back to the computer If the Sleep indicator is lit the computer isin Sleep mode Press and release the power button to resume Image is not full screen

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