Acer TravelMate C300 User's Manual
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1. Audio Power management Acer light sensor 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 2 Customizing my computer Expanding through options Connectivity options Upgrade options Using system utilities Notebook Manager Launch Manager BIOS Utility WOOVWDHAUBRWW gt Contents 39 41 41 44 47 47 48 49 3 Troubleshooting my computer Frequently asked questions Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITW Before you call Appendix A Acer soft button Appendix B Specifications Appendix C Notices Index 65 71 81 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Your 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 EMR stylus Electromagnetic resonate EMR stylus is used to input data in tablet mode Use only an EMR compatible stylus to input data on the screen 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 2 Di2. 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 home for significant periods of time you might also want to add an external keyboard monitor or mouse 34 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 f 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 35 Traveling internationally with the computer when you are moving from count
3. Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal or swapping 2 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module 3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool Note Don t cover or obstruct the fan opening 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory 5 Hard disk protector Protects the hard disk from accidental dumps and vibration 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computers Hard disk drive 7 Battery Lock amp release latch Unlock and unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack 8 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack Using your computer in tablet mode Your computer is designed for convenience ergonomic use and portability Running the Windows XP Tablet PC edition operating system your TravelMate utilizes an EMR stylus for pen based input Software developed specifically for the computer allows for both handwriting recognition converted to application text or handwriting captured as rich digital ink for manipulation editing and formatting Writing in the tablet mode To write in the table mode follow the steps below 1 Turn the latch to the right a and open the display screen in the direction as shown in the illustration below b Caution In the notebook mode please turn the latch to left to prevent any dangerous action 10 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 2 Open the display screen to an angle of about 90 degrees Rotate the display screen 180
4. non condensing e Operating 20 85 RH e Non operating 20 85 RH System e Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP1 e ACPI 1 0 compliant BIOS e Phoenix BIOS e Suspend to RAM Disk 69 Power e Battery pack e 8cell Li lon battery pack e 6 5 hours operating time with Battery mark 4 0 e AC adapter e 65 Watt e Auto sensing 100 240V AC 50 60Hz Wireless Communications e Optional Intel PRO Wireless 2100 or 2100A module e Optional MDC Bluetooth module includes built in antenna Options e 256MB 512MB 1GB memory upgrade module e Additional AC adapter Battery or Weight saver e Hot swapable optical drive e 8x DVD module e DVD CD RW combo module e Additional HDD module e 2nd battery 70 Appendix B Specifications Appendix C Notices This appendix lists the general notices of your computer 73 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 interference to radio or television rece
5. BIOS Utility press F2 during the POST power on self test while the TravelMate logo is being displayed 50 2 Customizing my computer 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 53 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 e Ifyou are running on battery power it may be low and unable to power the computer Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack e Make sure that the AC adapter is plugged in properly to the computer and to the power outlet e If it is lit check the following e Ifthe Sleep indicator is lit the computer is in Sleep mode Press any key or tap on the touchpad to resume e Is anon bootable non system diskette in the floppy drive Remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system e The operating system
6. Caution To assure continued compliance any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment example use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices 80 Appendix C Notices 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 Index A AC adapter caring for v audio 28 troubleshooting 54 B battery pack caring for v charging indicator 15 BIOS utility 49 brightness hotkeys 21 Cc caps lock 17 onindicator 15 care AC adapter v battery pack v computer iv cD troubleshooting 55 CD ROM ejecting 26 ejecting manually 54 troubleshooting 54 cleaning computer v computer bringing to meetings 32 caring for iv cleaning v disconnecting 31 features 3 12 indicators 14 keyboards 17 moving around 31 onindicator 14 performance 12 security 36 setting up ahome office 33 taking home 32 traveling internationally 35 81 traveling on local trips 34 troubleshooting 52 turning off iv D display hotkeys 21 troubleshooting 53 54 DVD 27 troubleshooting 55 DVD movies playing 27 DVD RW drive 12 E Ethernet 42 Euro 21 22 F FAQ See frequently asked questio
7. DVD CD RW combo or DVD dual drive Display and video e 14 1 Thin Film Transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD supporting pen based input with 16M color at 1024x768 XGA eXtended Graphics Array resolution e Integrated VGA controller with Dynamic Video Memory Allocation technology up to 64 MB e Simultaneous LCD and external display support e Dual display support Audio e 16 bit AC 97 stereo audio e Dual stereo speakers e Windows Sound System compatible e Separate audio ports for line out line in devices e Built in internal microphone Keyboard and pointing device e 87 88 90 key Windows keyboard with 101 102 key emulation e Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device with two buttons and 4 way scroll button 68 Appendix B Specifications O ports e One Card bus type II card slot e One smart card slot e One RJ 11 phone jack V 90 V 92 56Kbps modem e One RJ 45 network jack Gigabit Ethernet e One DC in jack AC adapter e One external monitor VGA port e One S video TV out port e One 100 pin port replicator connector e One line out headphone jack 3 5mm minijack e One line in microphone jack 3 5mm minijack e Two USB 2 0 ports e One 4 pin IEEE 1394 port e One infrared FIR port Weight and dimensions e 2 83 kg 6 23 lbs for 14 1 TFT model e 326 W x 272 D x 33 4 35 9 H mm Environment e Temperature e Operating 5 C 35 C e Non operating 10 C 60 C e Humidity
8. Should you want to change a password do the following 1 Remove the current password 2 Set anew password Setting passwords You can set passwords using e Notebook Manager e BIOS Utility 38 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 41 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 90 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 To use the modem connect a phone cable from the modem jack to a phone line jack Start your communications software program See your communications manual for instructions 42 2 Customizing my computer Network Your computer has built in Ethernet 10 100 1000 t based Gigabit 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 Universal Serial Bus The Unive
9. Turn Off or 32 1 Getting to know your TravelMate you can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing Fn F4 Then close and latch the display When you are ready to use the computer again unlatch and open the display and press 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 Hibernation mode What to bring to short meetings A fully charged battery runs the computer for about 6 5 hours under most circumstances If your meeting is shorter than that you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than the computer What to bring to long meetings If your meeting will last longer than 6 5 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 tap any key or open the display to resume Taking the computer home when you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer fro
10. 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 Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to http Awww microsoft com typography faq faqi2 htm for more information 23 Launch Keys Located at the top of the keyboard are six buttons These buttons are called launch keys They are designated as Wireless Bluetooth P1 P2 mail and Web browser buttons The Wireless and Bluetooth buttons cannot be set by the user To set the other four launch keys run the Acer Launch Manager 1 WirelessLAN Activate wireless LAN for wireless G optional communication 2 Bluetooth Activate Bluetooth for wireless optiona
11. activated 16 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Understanding the icons When the cover of your computer is closed four easy to read icons are shown indicating which state or feature is enabled or disabled Lights when Bluetooth is enabled or a Bluetooth enabled device is within range Lights when the Wireless LAN capabilities are enabled A XX Lights up when the computer is on z Lights when the computer enters Standby mode and blinks Z when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode 17 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full sized keys and an embedded keypad separate cursor keys two Windows keys and twelve function keys Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off C JC C C lt gt TT mA T LOL Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric Fn F11 mode The keys function a 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 18 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Embedded numeric keypad The em
12. degrees clockwise as shown in the illustration Note Do not rotate the display screen in any other angle 3 With the screen facing away from the keyboard close the display cover and slide the lock lever to properly secure the screen 4 Remove the EMR stylus from the pen slot to begin pen based input 12 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Features Below is a brief summary of the computer s many features Performance e Intel Pentium M processor with 1MB L2 cache e Intel 855GM chipset e CDROM DVD DVD CD RW combo DVD or DVD dual drive e High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk e High capacity LI ION battery e Advanced Configuration Power Interface ACPI power management system Display e 14 1 Thin Film Transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD supporting pen based input with 16M color at 1024x768 XGA eXtended Graphics Array resolution e 3D capabilities e Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support e Dual display capability e Supports other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large audience presentations e Light Sensing background luminance detection panel automatically adjusts screen brightness e Automatic LCD dim feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves power Multimedia e 16 bit high fidelity AC 97 stereo audio with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer e Built in stereo speakers e High speed CD DVD DVD CD
13. permanently installed inside the notebook and are specific for this model not for generic computer The antenna of this device is installed on the top of the LCD display For compliance with FCC radiation exposure limits It should be operated with a separation distance of 20cm or more between the antenna and the body of the user and the antenna should not be operated next to a nearby person This equipment 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 equipment 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 equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC
14. AHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE ADVERTENCIA RADIACI N 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 PPNAD ALA TUIJOTA SATEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN 77 VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNESSTIRR IKKE INN STRALEN Lithium battery statement The TravelMate C300 series uses the lithium battery models BTP 63D1 SBTP 3D1 CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions ADVARSEL Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig handtering Udskiftning ma kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type L ver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverand ren ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Anvand samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera anvant batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion VAROITUS P risto voi r j ht jos se on virheellisesti asen
15. RW combo or DVD or DVD dual drive 13 Connectivity High speed fax data modem port 10 100 1000 t based Gigabit Ethernet port USB Universal Serial Bus 2 0 ports IEEE 1394 port 802 11b 802 11 a b wireless LAN options Bluetooth option Human centric design and ergonomics Sleek smooth and stylish design Full sized keyboard Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device Rotating folding screen for Tablet PC functionality Expansion One Type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory AcerMedia bay Acer EasyPort II 14 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Indicators The computer has eight easy to read status icons at the top of the display screen The Power and Sleep status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed Wireless Lights when the Wireless LAN capabilities are GS communication enabled Bluetooth Lights when Bluetooth is enabled or a G3 Bluetooth enabled device is within range re Power Lights when the computer is on z Sleep Lights when the computer enters Standby mode Z and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode e Media Activity 15 Lights when the floppy drive hard disk or optical drive is active Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged A Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated a Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is
16. TravelMate C300 series User s guide Copyright 2003 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved TravelMate C300 series User s guide Original Issue October 2003 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 C300 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
17. Using computer in tablet mode 9 utility BIOS Setup 49 view front 4 left 4 83 rear 6 International Traveler s right 5 Warranty 57 Windows keys 19 WwW warranty 84 ysi 6uq
18. all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Remarque a l intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Modem notices FCC This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules Located on the bottom side of the modem is a label that contains among other information the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment Upon request you must provide this information to your telephone company If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily If possible they will notify you in advance But if advance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will also be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment If they do you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service If this equipment should fail to operate properly disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem If the problem is with the equipment discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor TBR 21 This equipment has been approved Council D
19. bedded 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 C CO OO Cc 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 Note If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad 19 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions COC CD Hoo oor Windows logo key Start button Combinations with this key perform ay shortcut functions Below are a few examples Ay Ay Me Tab Activates next taskbar button Ay R E Explores My Computer A as F Finds Document Ay Se M Minimizes All Ay er Shift 8 M Undoes Minimize All a Ae LR Displays the Run dialog box Application key Opens a context menu same as a right click 20 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen brig
20. 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 www acersupport 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 58 3 Troubleshooting my computer You are required to provide the following information Name Address Telephone number Machine and model type Serial number Date of purchase Appendix A Acer soft button This appendix introduces the Acer soft button a unique new tool to increase the ease of use of your Tablet PC 61 Acer soft button Acer soft button is a radial device that manages program icons system settings utilities file folders and network locations Surrounding the central Acer brand name logo are three leve
21. ck on Start All Programs then Notebook Manager 2 Select the Notebook Manager application to run the program Click on Help for more information w Notebook Manager System Information Settings Help Exit System Information y pay Volume Control a Power Scheme Display system hardware information Launch Manager Smart Card 48 2 Customizing my computer Launch Manager There are six Launch Keys located above the keyboard The Wireless button is not programmable Launch Manager only allows you to set the other five Launch Keys See Launch Keys on page 23 for more information Launch Manager Wireless Device fAwysof i Boot status Always Off z Bluetooth Device Boot status Always Off Launch C Program Files Launch Managerfn exe v Add Delete Manager Launch C Program Files Launch Managersfn exe x Add Delete Manager E Mail C Program Files Outlook Express msimn e v Add Delete Wh C Program Files Internet Explorer iexplore t Add Delete You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launch Manager to start the application 49 BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS basic input output system 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
22. ecision 98 482 EC TBR 21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance 75 Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Save these instructions for future reference 1 2 10 11 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use this product near water Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on t
23. f 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 Setting a password Follow these steps 1 Use the cursor up down keys to highlight a password parameter and press the Enter key The password box appears Set Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password 37 2 Type a password The password may consist of up to eight characters A Z a z 0 9 3 Press Enter Retype the password to verify your first entry and press Enter 4 After setting the password the computer automatically sets the chosen password parameter to Present Removing a password Should you want to remove a password do the following 1 Use the cursor up down keys to highlight a password parameter and press the Enter key The password box appears 2 Enter the current password and press Enter Press Enter twice without entering anything in the new and confirm password fields to remove the existing password Set Password Enter Current Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Note When you want to remove the Hard Disk or 2nd Hard Disk password you are prompted for the current Hard Disk password before it is removed Changing a password
24. files may be damaged or missing Insert the startup disk you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system This will diagnose your system and make necessary fixes Nothing appears on the screen The computer s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not turn the display back on two things might be the cause e The brightness level might be too low Press Fn 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 54 3 Troubleshooting my computer Image is not full screen Make sure that the resolution is set to 1024x768 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 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 option e The speakers may be turned off Press Fn F8 to
25. 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 persons will walk on the cord If an extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total 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 on the product Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water 76 Appendix C Notices 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
26. ht view 1 Smart Card slot Slot for Smart Card interface with pre boot authentication system 2 Infrared port a Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared printer IR aware computer 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 3 PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot 4 PCCard slot Accepts one Type II 16 bit PC Card or 32 bit i CardBus PC Card Rear view 1 Line in Mic in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman 5 2 Speaker Line out Connects to audio line out devices e g Headphone jack speakers headphones z 3 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices 4 Expansion port Connects to an I O port replicator or Acer EasyPort port expansion device 5 Network jack Connects to a 10 100 1000 t based Gigabit Ethernet network 6 Modem jack Connects to a phone line F 7 Convertible hinge Hinges the LCD screen in place when switching from PC mode to tablet mode and vice versa 8 External display Connects to a display device e g external port monitor LCD projector 9 S video Connect to a television or display device with S video input 10 USB 2 0 ports 2 Connect to Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 a devices e g USB mouse USB camera 11 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter Bottom view 1 AcerMedia bay release latch 1 Getting to know your TravelMate
27. htness 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 Cy Ca a O gt _ gt PET tr TT Fn F1 Hot Key Help Displays help on hot keys Fn F2 Setup Accesses the computer s configuration utility Fn F3 i Power Switches the power W Management management scheme used by Scheme Toggle the computer function available if supported by operating system Fn F4 Zz Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep Z mode 21 Fn F5 Display Toggle Switches display output i between the display screen external monitor if connected and both the display screen and external monitor Fn F6 Screen Blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Fn F7 gt Touchpad Toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off Fn F8 Speaker Toggle Turns the speakers on and off EI p gg p Fn t mf Volume up Increases the sound volume Fn 4 m Volume down Decreases the sound volume Fn gt re Brightness up Increases the screen NA brightness Fn Brightness down Decreases the screen bs brightness Fn PgUp Pg Up Home Functions as the Home key Fn PgDn Pg Dn End Functions as the End key Alt Gr Euro Types the Euro symbol Euro 22 1 Getting to know your TravelMate The Euro symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United States International or
28. identification 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 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 PDF Portable Document Format 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 menu For more information about our products services and support information please visit our Web site www acer com Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off T
29. l communication 3 P1 User programmable 4 P2 User programmable 5 Mail Email application 6 Web browser Internet browser application Caution It s important that Wireless LAN and Bluetooth is turned off before boarding an airplane 24 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Touchpad The built in touchpad is a PS 2 compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad The central location on the 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 e Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor 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 25 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
30. 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 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 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 make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the appropriate port on your computer and the corresponding port on the printer 56 3 Troubleshooting my computer 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 Double 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 57 Requesting service International Travelers Warranty 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
31. ls of functionality level 1 level 2 and level 3 numbered from inner to outer You will notice when the EMR stylus is moved near the Acer soft button that the Acer brand name fades and is replaced by a number of arrows e You may drag the Acer soft button wherever you want it on the screen Simply press and hold the EMR stylus to the Acer soft button and drag it 62 Appendix A Acer soft button The top arrow 12 o clock position vertically flips the display output 180 degrees This means what was at the top of the screen will now be at the bottom Simply press the icon as shown The left arrow 9 o clock position rotates the display output 90 degrees counter clockwise This changes the output from landscape to portrait or vice versa Simply press the icon as shown 63 e The right arrow 3 o clock position rotates the display output 90 degrees clockwise This changes the output from landscape to portrait or vice versa Simply press the icon as shown 64 Appendix A Acer soft button Appendix B Specifications This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer 67 Microprocessor e Intel Pentium M processor with 1 MB L2 cache Memory e Main memory expandable to 2 GB e Two DDR SDRAM DIMM slots e Supports 256MB 512MB 1GB DDR SDRAM modules e 512 KB Flash ROM BIOS Shadow RAM support Data storage e One high capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk e One 5 25 inch internal DVD ROM
32. m your desktop follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home e Check if you have removed all media diskettes and compact discs from the drive s Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head e Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall 33 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 manual Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work e Minimize the effect of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you e 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
33. nch 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 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 Korea South 4 Latin America Australia New Zealand 5 Former U S S R parts of Africa India 6 People s Republic of China Note To change the region code insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive 28 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Audio The computer comes with 16 bit high fidelity AC 97 stereo audio The built in dual stereo speakers are easy to access There are audio ports on the rear panel of the computer See Rear view on page 6 for more information on external audio devices 29 Power management This computer has a built in power management unit that monitors system activity System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices keyboard mouse floppy dri
34. nettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin H vit k ytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgem en Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem hnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high precision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or colored dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction 78 Appendix C Notices 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 and 4 907 093 licensed for limited viewing uses only A Tick notice For safety reasons only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified The uni
35. ns floppy drive troubleshooting 55 frequently asked questions 53 front view 3 H hard disk 26 help online services 57 Hibernation mode hotkey 20 hotkeys 20 l indicator lights 14 ITW See warranty K keyboard 17 embedded numeric keypad 18 hotkeys 20 lock keys 17 troubleshooting 55 Windows keys 19 L LEDs 14 media access 82 onindicator 15 memory installing 45 46 upgrading 44 modem 41 N network 42 Notebook Manager 47 hotkey 20 notice DVD copyright protection 78 num lock 17 onindicator 15 numeric keypad embedded 18 num lock 18 O online services 57 optical drive 26 options memory upgrade 44 P PC Card 43 ejecting 43 inserting 43 ports 41 POST power on self test 49 printer troubleshooting 55 problems 53 CD 55 CD ROM 54 diskette 55 display 53 54 DVD 55 floppy drive 55 keyboard 55 printer 55 startup 53 troubleshooting 52 Q questions setting location for modem use 56 S safety CD ROM 76 FCC notice 73 general instructions 75 modem notices 74 scroll lock 17 security keylock 36 service when to call v speakers hotkey 21 troubleshooting 54 specifications 60 66 Standby mode hotkey 20 status indicator 14 status indicators 14 storage 26 CD DVD or DVD CD RW combo drive 26 hard disk 26 support information 57 T touchpad 24 hotkey 21 using 24 25 travel international flights 35 local trips 34 troubleshooting 52 U universal serial bus 42
36. o turn on the computer simply slide and release the power switch on the left side of your TravelMate See Left view on page 4 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 29 Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it e 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 e Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture e Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer e Do not subject the computer to heavy shock and vibration e Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt e Never place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer e Do not slam the computer display when you close it e 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 t
37. ode 4 the brightest setting for working in very bright conditions Note The maximum screen brightness is limited by the LCD manufacturing specifications The panel will can not be made so bright as to be clearly seen in bright sunlight 31 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 Save your work in progress Remove any media diskette 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 nO u BRB 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 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 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
38. omponents 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 256MB 512MB 1GB DDR SDRAM modules on two DDR DIMM slots There are two memory slots on your computer one of which is occupied by standard memory You can upgrade memory by installing a memory module into the available slot or replacing the standard memory with a higher capacity memory module 45 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 a then lift up and remove the memory cover b 46 2 Customizing my computer 3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot 1 then gently press it down until it clicks into place 2 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size 47 Using system utilities Notebook Manager The computer has a built in system setup program called Notebook Manager The Windows based Notebook Manager allows you to set passwords the startup sequence of the drives and power management settings It also shows current hardware configurations To start the Notebook Manager press Fn F2 or follow these steps 1 Cli
39. ption 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 e 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 e 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 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 Use conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 74 Appendix C Notices Notice Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus meets
40. raffic 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 If the computer does not operate normally Please refer to Troubleshooting my computer on page 51 vi ysi 6uq First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer 1 Getting to know your TravelMate A TravelMate tour Front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Using your computer in tablet mode Writing in the tablet mode Features Indicators Understanding the icons Using the keyboard Special keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Storage Hard disk Optical drive
41. result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f Ifthe product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service 12 Replace the battery with the same type as the product s battery we recommend Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman 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 supply cord set provided in your accessories box for this unit It should be a detachable type UL listed CSA certified type SPT 2 rated 7A 125V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 15 feet 4 6 meters Laser compliance statement The CD 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 VISIBLE AND 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 STR
42. rsal 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 available 43 PC Card slot The Type II CardBus PC Card slot found on the right side of the computer accepts credit card sized 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 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 lower slot and make the proper connections e g network cable if necessary See your card manual for details 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 44 2 Customizing my computer 3 Press the slot eject button a to pop out the eject button then press it again a to eject the card b 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 c
43. ry to country Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling What to bring with you Bring the following items with you e AC adapter e Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are travelling e Spare fully charged battery packs e Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer e Proof of purchase in case you need to show it to customs officials e International Traveler s Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tips are useful when traveling internationally e When travelling 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 travelling in 36 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 notch and passwords Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the right panel o
44. splay screen Also called LCD liquid crystal display displays computer output 3 Tablet Keys Add enhanced functionality when operating in Tablet mode 4 Launch Keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs See Launch Keys on page 23 for more details 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 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer 9 Status indicators LEDs light emitting diodes that turn on and off to show the status of the computer its functions and components Left view 1 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock 2 Power switch Turns on the computer power 3 Ventilation slot Allows air to circulate through the computer chassis 4 AcerMedia Bay For hot swappable modules including DVD ROM DVD CD RW combo or DVD dual drive 5 LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active 6 Eject button Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive 7 Emergency eject slot Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off See page 54 for more details 8 Penslot Keeps the stylus handy when not in use Rig
45. t shall be connected to Telecommunication Network through a line cord which meets the requirements of ACA Technical Standard TS008 Australian approved mains cord set shall be used with the equipment Note Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and or Bluetooth only Regulatory Information The Wireless module must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards Canada Industry Canada IC e This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Europe EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the standards listed below following the provisions of the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC ETSI EN 301 489 1 17 e ETSI EN 300 328 2 e EN 300 328 V1 4 1 79 USA Federal Communications Commission FCC This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation of the devices in an Wireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Wireless module is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Wireless module shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized The transmitter and the antenna are
46. 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 touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness 26 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Storage This computer supplies you with the following media storage e High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk e Optical 2nd HDD DVD DVD CD RW combo DVD or DVD dual drive 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 ROM drive e DVD CD RW combo drive e DVD dual drive 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 54 27 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 lau
47. 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 the internal soeakers 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 CD ROM or DVD ROM drive Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip and push to eject the tray 55 The floppy drive cannot access a diskette Check the following e Make sure the diskette is properly inserted in the floppy drive e Make sure the diskette is formatted e Ifthe diskette is not the cause of the problem the floppy drive may be dirty Clean it using a drive cleaning kit Follow the instructions included with the kit 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 has 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
48. ve hard disk peripherals connected to the serial and video memory If no activity is detected for a period of time called an inactivity timeout the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy This computer employs a power management scheme that supports ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Windows handles all power saving chores for your computer 30 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Acer light sensor Acer light sensor allows the TravelMate C300 to automatically brighten or darken the display s backlighting to reduce eyestrain At the top of the screen with the status indicators is the Acer light sensor Depending on ambient brightness the screen When the computer is taken from an area of normal lighting such as an office to a darker area such as a conference room for a presentation the screen will automatically dim while still providing the same relative brightness and contrast Conversely if the computer is taken into a very bright atrium from the office the screen will increase in brightness so that you won t have to squint to see what you re working on Light sensing has 4 preset modes e Mode 1 the lowest brightness setting for darkened conference rooms e Mode 2 for use in softly lit areas e Mode 3 standard office setting to deal with overhead fluorescent lighting e M
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