Acer TravelMate 520 Series User's Manual
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1. 41 2 Remove the screw from the memory cover then lift up and remove the memory cover 3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot then gently press it down until it clicks into place 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size 42 2 Customizing my computer Hard disk upgrade You can upgrade your hard disk with a higher capacity drive when you need more storage space The computer uses a 9 5mm 2 5 inch Enhanced IDE hard disk Follow these steps to upgrade the hard disk 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 hard disk cover 1 then remove the hard disk drive cover 2 3 Remove the old hard disk from the hard disk drive bay 4 Insert the new hard disk into the hard disk drive bay and replace the hard disk drive cover 43 5 Secure the the hard disk drive cover with the screw Note You can upgrade the hard disk using a new hard disk module kit or using the old hard disk bracket with a new hard disk Contact your dealer for more information 44 2 Customizing my computer Using system utilities Sleep Manager Most notebook computers feature built in power saving functions This computer has two power management modes Standby and Hibernation While Standby pu2. e Do not tamper with batteries Keep them away from children e Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if at all possible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Power off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Use a soft cloth moistened with water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners If any of the following occurs e The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged e Liquid has been spilled into the product e The computer does not operate normally Please refer to Troubleshooting my computer on page 47 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 Features Indicators Using the keyboard Special keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Storage Hard disk AcerMedia drive Using software Audio Adjusting the volume Basic power management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Taking the computer home Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer Securing your computer Using a computer security lock Using passwords 2 Customizing my computer Expanding through options AcerMedia bay modules Connectivity options Upgrade options Using system utilities Sleep Manager Notebook Manager 33 35 35 35 40 44 44
3. TravelMate 520 series User s guide Copyright 2000 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved TravelMate 520 series User s guide Original Issue April 2000 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 correspondense 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 520 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
4. 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 5 Eject button 6 Emergency eject slot 7 Power jack Rear view Ejects the compact disc from the drive Ejects of the compact discs when the computer is turned off See page 50 for more detail Connects to an AC adapter 1 PS 2 port Oca 2 Serial port E 3 Parallel port tw 4 Expansion port As Connects to any PS 2 compatible device e g PS 2 keyboard mouse keypad Connects to a serial device e g serial mouse Connects to a parallel device e g parallel printer Connects to the optional EasyPort port replicator 5 USB ports two Connect to any Universal Serial Bus devices e e g USB mouse USB camera 6 External display Connects to a display device e g external port monitor LCD projector and displays up to 64K colors at 1280x1024 resolution o 7 Modem jack Connects to a phone line 8 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 based network cs Bottom view Memory compartment Hard disk anti shock protection Personal identification slot AcerMedia bay release latch AcerMedia bay Battery bay Battery release latch Hard disk bay 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Houses the computer s main memory Protects your hard disk against shocks Insert a business card or similar sized identification card to personalize your computer Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal or swapping Houses an AcerMedia dr
5. 44 Contents viii Launch Manager BIOS Utility 3 Troubleshooting my computer Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting tips Using PC Doctor Error messages Requesting service International Traveler s Warranty ITW Before you call Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Notices FCC notice Modem notices Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement Year 2000 compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Index 45 46 47 49 54 54 55 57 57 57 59 65 67 68 68 70 71 71 72 73 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 b A TravelMate tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters poster let us show you around your new TravelMate computer Front view 1 Display screen Also called LCD Liquid Crystal Display displays computer output 2 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 3 Floppy drive Internal diskette drive accepts 3 5 inch floppy diskettes 4 Click buttons left The left and right buttons function like the left center and right and right mouse buttons the center button serves as a scroll up down button 1 Ge
6. Inserting a PC Card Insert the card into the desired 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 Ts 2 Exit the application using the card Left click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation Press the slot eject button 1 to pop out the eject button then press it again 1 to eject the card 2 40 2 Customizing my computer Upgrade options Your computer delivers superior power and performance However some users and the applications they use may demand more This computer allows you to upgrade key components when you need increased performance Note Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade Memory upgrade Memory is expandable to 512 MB employing 64 128 256 MB 64 bit industry standard soDIMMs Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules The computer supports SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory 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 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
7. Important You have three chances to enter a password If you successfully entered the password you are presented with a correct entry symbol If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries the following message or symbol appears Setup Power on Hard Disk Incorrect password specified System disabled y Slide and hold the power switch for four seconds to shut down the computer Then turn on the computer again and try again If you fail to enter the Hard Disk Password please contact your dealer or an authorized service center Setting passwords You can set passwords using Notebook Manager BIOS Utility See your online guide for more details 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 35 b Expanding through options Your TravelMate offers you a complete mobile computing experience AcerMedia bay modules To swap drive modules in and out of the AcerMedia drive bay follow these steps 1 2 3 4 Turn your computer off Close the display cover Turn the computer over Slide and hold the AcerMedia drive bay release latch 1 then pull out the drive module from the AcerMedia drive bay 2 Insert a drive module into the AcerMedia drive bay The bay release l
8. a mouse Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results e Use the center 2 button top and bottom to scroll up or down a page This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications Execute Select Drag Access context menu Scroll Click twice quickly Click once Click and hold then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad Click once Click and hold the up down button 19 Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button Tap once Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button then hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor 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 20 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Storage This computer supplies you the following media storage e High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk e AcerMedia drive bay e Floppy disk drive Hard disk The high capacity hard disk is the answer to your storage needs The removable hard disk module can also be upgraded when you need more storage space See Hard disk upgrade on page 42 AcerMedia drive The AcerMedia drive bay accepts a wide variety of media drive modules for use with your computer Dr
9. linked information about your computer To access the online guide 1 Click on Start Programs TravelMate 2 Click on TravelMate Online guide Lastly there may be a Read me first sheet included with your package which contains important reminders and updates So please read through it 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 To turn on the computer simply slide and then release the power switch on the left side of your TravelMate To turn the power off do any of the following Use the Windows Shut Down command Click on Start Shut Down and select Shut down then click on OK Use the power switch Note You can also use the power switch to perform power management functions See Basic power management on page 24 Use the customized functions for power management You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover or by pressing the sleep hot key Fn F4 See Basic power management on page 24 Note If you cannot power off the computer normally press and hold the power switch for more than four seconds to shut down the computer If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again wait at least two seconds before powering up Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care
10. of it Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight Do not place it near sources of heat such as a radiator Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 50 C 122 F Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer Do not subject the computer to heavy shock and vibration Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt Never place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer 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 personal traffic When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord Also the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating vi Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack e Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries
11. 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 CTR 21 This equipment has been approved Council Decision 98 482 EC CTR 21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approva
12. 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 e AcerMedia drive module s 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 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 29 AC adapter Power cords that are appropriate to the country to which you are traveling Spare fully charged battery packs AcerMedia drive module s Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Proof of purchase 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 When traveling in another country check that the
13. 1024x768 XGA resolution 2X AGP video graphic accelerator with 8 MB video memory Dual display capability Audio 16 bit PCI stereo audio with built in wavetable synthesizer Dual speakers and microphone Sound Blaster Pro and Windows Sound System compatible Separate audio ports for headphone out line in and microphone in devices Keyboard and pointing device 84 85 88 key Windows keyboard Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function 62 Appendix A Specifications I O ports e Built in Two type II I or one type IIl CardBus socket s One RJ 45 LAN jack One RJ 11 phone jack One DC in jack AC adapter One FIR wireless communications port IrDA compliant One parallel port ECP EPP compliant One external monitor port One PS 2 keyboard mouse port One EasyPort port replicator connector One speaker headphone out jack One audio line in jack One microphone in jack Two USB ports One 9 pin RS 232 serial port UART16550 Weight and dimensions e 2 77 kg 6 1 Ibs for 12 1 TFT model with battery and CD ROM drive e 2 90 kg 6 39 Ibs for 14 1 TFT model with battery and CD ROM drive e 310 W x 255 D x 36 6 Hmm Temperature e Operating 10 C 35 C e Non operating 20 C 60 C Humidity non condensing e Operating 20 80 RH e Non operating 20 80 RH 63 System e ACPI support e DMI 2 0 compliant e LDCM support Battery pack e 53 28 WattHour Lithium lon e Smart
14. ESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSATEILYLLE VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR PPNAD ALA TUIJOTA SATEESEENSTIRRA Eu IN STRALEN VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNADSTIRRA Eu IN STRALEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNESSTIRR IKKE INN STRALEN 71 Lithium battery statement The TravelMate 520 series uses the lithium battery model BTP 34A1 only 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 asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin H vit k ytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgem en Austausch der Batterie Ersat
15. 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 Ifthe 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 improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition e Ifthe product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f Ifthe product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicat
16. ansfer data at speeds of up to four megabits per second Mbps at a distance of up to one meter 38 2 Customizing my computer To use FIR position two IR aware devices such that their IR ports are no more than one meter apart and offset no more than 15 degrees When the two computers are in position simply begin the data transfer as you normally would See your file transfer software for details Universal Serial Bus The Universal Serial Bus USB port is a high speed serial bus which allows you to connect and daisy chain USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources Your computer has two ports available PC Card slots There are two type II I or one type IIl CardBus PC Card slots found on the left side of the computer These slots accept 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 Popular type Il or type III cards include flash memory SRAM fax data modem LAN and SCSI cards CardBus improves on the 16 bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits ZV Zoomed Video supported in the lower slot allows your computer to support hardware MPEG in the form of a ZV PC card Note Refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions 39
17. atch locks it in place Turn the computer over Open the display cover Turn your computer on 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 see your online guide for more details 36 2 Customizing my computer Fax data modem Some models have a built in V90 56Kbps PCI 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 Start your communications software program See your communications manual for instructions Built in network feature The built in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet based 10 100 Mbps network 37 To use the network feature connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack on the rear of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network Then configure the network settings for your computer Note Contact your network or system administrator for information on how to configure your computer to work in your network environment Fast infrared The computer s fast infrared FIR port allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR aware computers and peripherals such as infrared printers The infrared port can tr
18. aveler s Warranty ITW that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling Our worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand An ITW passport comes with your computer This passport contains all you need to know about the ITW program A list of available authorized service centers are in this handy booklet Read this passport thoroughly Always have your ITW passport on hand especially when you travel to receive the benefits from our support centers Place your proof of purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide There are three ways to access Acer for technical support and information e Internet service worldwide visit http www acer com e Telephone support in the United States and Canada call 1 800 816 2237 e Technical support numbers in various countries You can view a list of technical support numbers by following these steps 1 Click on Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click on System 3 Click on the Support Information button Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service and please be at your computer when you call With your support we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently If there are error m
19. battery management technology e 2 5 hour rapid charge 4 5 hour charge in use AC adapter e 60 Watt e Auto sensing 100 240Vac 50 60Hz Options e 64 128 256 MB memory upgrade module e Highercapacity hard disk drive e AcerMedia Bay modules e CD ROM drive e DVD ROM drive e CD R W drive e EasyPort port replicator e PS 2 Y bridge cable e Additional AC adapter and battery pack e USB video capture kit e File transfer cable e External numeric keypad e External battery charger 64 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Notices This appendix lists the general notices of your computer 67 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 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 th
20. d there is only one PS 2 port on the computer To connect two PS 2 type devices to the computer you need to use an optional PS 2 Y bridge connector The printer does not work Check the following e Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on e Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer s parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer e During POST press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the parallel port is enabled The infrared port does not work Check the following e Make sure that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other 15 degrees a maximum of 1 meter apart e Make sure that there is a clear path between the two infrared ports Nothing should be blocking the ports e Make sure that you have the appropriate software running on both devices for file transfers or that you have the appropriate drivers for 52 3 Troubleshooting my computer printing to an infrared printer e During the POST press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the infrared port is enabled e Make sure that both devices are IrDA compliant want to set up my location to use the internal modem To properly use your communications software e g HyperTerminal you need to set up your location 1 Click on Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click on Modems 3 Click on Dialing Properties and begin setting
21. e separation between the device and receiver e Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 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 68 Appendix B Notices Notice Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus meets 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
22. ernal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad 14 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Windows logo Start button Combinations with this key perform shortcut key functions Below are a few examples zA A Tab Activates next taskbar button A E Explores My Computer A F Finds Document A M Minimizes All Shift A M Undoes Minimize All R Displays the Run dialog box Application key Opens a context menu same as a right click E Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen brightness volume output and the BIOS Utility 15 To activate hot keys press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination C eo LA eee SSB SSSB Fn F1 9 Hot Key Help Displays help on hot keys Fn F2 Setup Accesses the computer s configuration utility Fn F3 O Power Management Switches the power v Scheme Toggle management scheme used by the computer function available if supported by operating system See Basic power management on page 24 Fn F4 z Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep Z mode See Basic power management on page 24 Fn F5 Display Toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both the display screen and external monitor Fn F6 Es Screen Blan
23. ers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems In addition this series of notebook computers ship with PC Doctor a powerful diagnostic tool that helps you determine hardware configuration and clarify hardware or software problems e If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs see Error messages on page 55 e f you suspect the system has a problem run PC Doctor to diagnose it See the following section Using PC Doctor Before running the program take note of the following actions you may need to take 1 Disconnect any external devices i e PC Cards external mouse 2 Open System Properties to check and make sure that the components you diagnose are enabled To open the System Properties window a Click on Start Settings Control Panel b Double click on System c Click on the Device Manager tab 3 Close all application programs i e fax or communication programs if you plan to diagnose the modem To run PC Doctor simply double click on the PC Doctor icon located on the Windows desktop You can also access PC Doctor by following these steps 1 Click on Start Programs PC Doctor 2 Click on the PC Doctor program If PC Doctor does not report a system error reinstall the software driver from the Recovery CD for the component you suspect has a problem If you still have problems you can access our online and Internet technical support services Please see the f
24. essages 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 If you are able to run the PC Doctor diagnostic tests locate the log file by selecting Windows Test Log in the PC Doctor menu bar If you haven t registered your notebook computer you will be required to register during your first call to Acer You are required to provide the following information Name Address Telephone number Machine and model type Serial number Date of purchase Appendix A Specifications This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer 61 Microprocessor Mobile Pentium II processor with 256 KB level 2 cache Mobile Pentium III processor with 256 KB level 2 cache featuring Intel SpeedStep technology with 256 KB level 2 cache or Mobile Celeron processor with 128 KB level 2 cache Memory Main memory expandable to 512MB Dual 144 pin soDIMM socket SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory 512 KB Flash ROM BIOS Data storage One 3 5 inch internal floppy drive One high capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk One 5 25 inch internal removable CD ROM DVD ROM or CD RW drive Display and video 12 1 inch Thin Film Transistor LCD displaying 24 bit true color at 800x600 SVGA resolution or 14 1 inch Thin Film Transistor LCD displaying 24 bit true color at
25. g 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 shutdown the computer 1 Click on Start Shut Down 26 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 2 Select Shut down and click on OK ai or s you can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing Fn F4 Then close and latch the display When you are ready to use the computer again unlatch and open the display and press any key If the power indicator is off the computer has entered Hibernation mode and turned off Press slide and release the power switch to turn the computer back on Note that the computer may enter Hibernation mode after a period of time it is in Sleep mode Turn the power on to wake up the computer from Hibernation mode What to bring to short meetings A fully charged battery runs the computer for about 3 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 3 ho
26. ing a need for service 70 Appendix B Notices 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 ROM DVD ROM or CD R W drive used with this computer is a laser product The CD ROM DVD ROM or CD R W drive s classification label shown below is located on the drive CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D OUVERTURE EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEOFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE ADVERTENCIA RADIACION LASER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING VEDABNING SE IKKE IND STRALEN VARO LAVATTA
27. iod of time and cannot bring the computer with you leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat e Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation Allow the computer to return to room temperature and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer If the temperature change is greater than 18 F 10 C allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly If possible leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home it may be worthwhile purchasing 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 For convenient one step connection to your peripherals you can purchase dock options for your office and your home 28 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 Be sure the battery in the computer is charged Airport security may require you to turn on your computer when bringing it into
28. ive module Houses the computer s battery pack Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack Houses the computer s hard disk secured by a screw b Features Below is a brief summary of the computer s many features Performance Mobile Pentium III processor with 256 KB level 2 cache Mobile Pentium Ill processor with 256 KB level 2 cache featuring Intel SpeedStep technology with 256 KB level 2 cache or Mobile Celeron processor with 128 KB level 2 cache 64 bit memory bus AcerMedia bay removable CD ROM DVD ROM or CD RW drive Built in floppy drive High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk Lithium lon battery pack Power management system with ACPI Advanced Configuration Power Interface Display Thin Film Transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD displaying 24 bit true color at 800x600 Super Video Graphic Array SVGA or 1024x768 eXtended Graphics Array XGA resolution 2X AGP video graphic accelerator with 8 MB of video memory 3D capabilities DVD playback support Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support Supports other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large audience presentations Automatic LCD dim feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves power Dual display capability Multimedia 16 bit high fidelity PCI stereo audio with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer 10 1 Getting to know your TravelMate e Built in dual speakers
29. ive modules available include e CD ROM drive e DVD ROM drive optional e CD R W CD recordable rewritable drive optional Ejecting the CD or DVD tray To eject the CD or DVD tray when the computer is turned on press the drive eject button 21 When the power is off you can eject the drive tray using the emergency eject hole See page 50 Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD ROM drive module is installed in the AcerMedia drive bay you can play DVD movies on your computer 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert the DVDExpress disc then close the DVD tray The setup program appears If the setup program does not run automatically click on Start Run then type D SETUP EXE and press Enter 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation Important When you launch the DVD player for the first time the program asks you to input the region code DVD discs are divided into 6 regions Once your DVD drive is set to a region code it will play DVD discs of that region only You can set the region code a maximum of five times including the first time after which the last region code set will remain permanent Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set Refer to the table later in this section for DVD movie region code information 3 Remove the DVDExpress disc from the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie of the desired region int
30. k Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return 16 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Fn F7 gt Touchpad Toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off Fn F8 Speaker Toggle Turns the speakers on and off dj Fn Contrast up Not applicable because the contrast level of TFT displays is already optimized Fn Q Contrast down Not applicable because the contrast level of TFT displays is already optimized Fn Ol Brightness up Increases the screen a brightness Fn 6 Brightness down Decreases the screen oe brightness Alt Gr Euro Euro Types the euro symbol The Euro symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United States International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard Note for US keyboard users The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows For the Euro symbol to work the keyboard layout has to be set to United States International To verify the keyboard type 1 Click on Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click on Keyboard 3 Click on the Language tab 17 4 Verify that the keyboard layout used for En English United States is set to United States International If not select and click on Properties 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 tex
31. k 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 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 You can also use the volume control knob on the left panel of the computer to adjust the volume e f headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the line out port on the computer s right panel the internal speakers automatically turn off want to eject the CD or DVD tray without turning on the power cannot eject the CD or DVD tray There is a mechanical eject button on the CD ROM DVD ROM or CD R W drive Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip and push to eject the tray 51 The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to the PS 2 connector on the computer s rear If it works contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose The serial mouse does not work Check the following e Make sure that the serial cable is plugged securely into the serial port e During the POST press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the serial port is enabled See BIOS Utility on page 46 and your online guide for more details prefer using an external keyboard and mouse but both have PS 2 connectors an
32. l 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 Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Save these instructions for future reference 10 11 69 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use this product near water Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord
33. 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 30 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 left panel of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible key based computer security lock Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or locked drawer handle Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Using passwords Three password types protect your computer from unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data e Setup Password prevents unauthorized entry to the BIOS Utility Once set you must key in this password to gain access to the BIOS Utility See BIOS Utility on page 46 and your online guide for more details e Power On Password secures your computer against unauth
34. nal Cache Extemal Cache TouchPad Pointing Device Information Viewer POST Boot Sequence Password Power Management Display Device Welcome to Notebook Manager This page shows you the basic system configuration BIOS Revision V3 0 RO1 A1b EN Intel Pentium Ill 500 MHz 64 MB 8 0 MB 11513 MB Detected Enabled Enabled Cache ON 32 KB Cache ON 256 KB Enabled Internal installed only i f Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four launch keys located above the keyboard See Launch Keys on page 17 for the location of the launch key You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start Programs and then Launch Manager to start the application 46 Launch Manager WWW C AWINDOWS Start Menu Programs Intem 2 Customizing my computer BE eMail Launch Manager F in falcon ReleaseF alcon Fr exe v F in falcon ReleaseF alcon Fn exe X Launch Manager BIOS Utility CAWINDOWS Start Menu Programs Outlo Ad Delete The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS basic input ouput system Your computer is already properly configured and optimized and you do not need to run this utility However if you encounter configuration problems you may need to run it To activate the BIOS Utility press F2 during the POST power on self test while the T
35. nline services 57 options hard disk upgrade 42 memory upgrade 40 P password 30 types 30 PC Card 38 ejecting 39 inserting 39 ports 35 POST power on self test 46 printer troubleshooting 51 problems 49 CD ROM 50 display 49 50 infrared 51 keyboard 51 printer 51 serial mouse 51 Sleep Manager 52 startup 49 troubleshooting 48 Q questions multiple PS 2 devices 51 setting location for modem use 52 S safety CD ROM 70 FCC notice 67 general instructions 68 lithium battery 71 modem notices 68 scroll lock 12 security keylock 30 passwords 30 service when to call vi Sleep Manager 44 troubleshooting 52 speakers hotkey 16 troubleshooting 50 specifications 60 Standby mode hotkey 15 status indicator 11 status indicators 11 storage 20 AcerMedia drive 20 hard disk 20 support information 57 T touchpad 18 hotkey 16 using 18 19 travel international flights 28 local trips 28 troubleshooting 48 tips 54 U universal serial bus 38 utility Sleep Manager 44 75 V view front 4 left 4 rear 6 right 5 volume adjusting 23 Ww warranty International Traveler s Warranty 57 Windows keys 14
36. 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 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 increase and Fn lt decrease to adjust 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 50 3 Troubleshooting my computer Image is not full screen Make sure that the resolution is set to 800x600 for the 12 1 SVGA LCD or 1024x768 for the 14 1 LCD Right click on your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up the Display Properties dialog box Then click on the Settings tab to make sure the resolution is set to the appropriate resolution Resolutions lower than the specified resolution are not full screen on the computer or on an external monitor No audio is heard from the computer Check the following e The volume may be muted In Windows loo
37. o the DVD ROM drive 4 Click on Start Programs Mediamatics DVDExpress 5 Click on Mediamatics DVD Player 1 U S A Canada 2 Europe Middle East South Africa Japan 3 Southeast Asia Taiwan Korea South 22 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 4 Latin America Australia New Zealand 5 Former U S S R parts of Africa India 6 People s Republic of China Note To change the region code insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD ROM drive Please refer to the online help for more information Recording CDs With the CD R W drive module installed in the AcerMedia drive you can record CD R CD Recordable or CD RW CD ReWritable discs Easy to use CD recording software is included with the CD R W drive Refer to the application s online help or read the quick guide included with the CD R W package for more information 23 Audio The computer comes with 16 bit high fidelity PCI stereo audio The built in sensitive microphone 1 and dual stereo speakers 2 are easy to access There are audio ports on the left panel of the computer See Left view on page 4 for more information on external audio devices Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is easy with a rotary volume control knob on the left panel Turn the knob to the left to increase the volume turn it to the right to decrease the volume 24 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Basic power management This compu
38. ollowing section for details 55 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 CMOS Checksum Error Disk Boot Failure Diskette Drive Controller Error or No Controller Present Diskette Drive Error Diskette Drive Type Mismatch Equipment Configuration Error Hard Disk 0 Error Hard Disk 0 Extended Type Error I O Parity Error Insert system diskette and press lt Enter gt key to reboot Keyboard Error or No Keyboard Connected Keyboard Interface Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Insert a system bootable diskette into the floppy drive A then press Enter to reboot Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS Utility then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS Utility then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Insert a system bootable diskette into the floppy drive A then press Enter to reboot Contact your dealer o
39. orized use Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot up and resume from hibernation for maximum security e Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized 31 access to your hard disk Even if the hard disk is removed from the computer and moved to another computer it cannot be accessed without the Hard Disk Password Important Do not forget your Setup and Hard Disk Password If you forget your password please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center Entering passwords When a password is set a password prompt appears on the left hand corner of the display screen e When the Setup Password is set the following prompt appears when you press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility at boot up Setup Password on Type the Setup Password and press Enter to access the BIOS Utility e When the Power on Password is set the following prompt appears at boot up Type the Power on Password a symbol appears for each character you type and press Enter to use the computer If you enter the password incorrectly an x symbol appears Try again and press Enter e When the Hard Disk Password is set the following prompt appears at boot up Type the Hard Disk Password a symbol appears for each character you type and press Enter to use the computer If you enter the password incorrectly an x symbol appears Try again and press Enter 32 1 Getting to know your TravelMate
40. ps lock 12 onindicator 11 care AC adapter v battery pack vi computer v CD recording 22 CD recordable rewritable 22 CD R W 22 CD ROM ejecting 20 ejecting manually 50 troubleshooting 50 cleaning computer vi computer bringing to meetings 26 caring for v cleaning vi disconnecting 25 features 3 9 indicators 11 keyboards 12 moving around 25 onindicator 11 73 performance 9 security 30 setting up ahome office 27 taking home 26 traveling internationally 28 traveling on local trips 28 troubleshooting 48 turning off iv connections network 36 contrast hotkeys 16 D diagnostics 54 display hotkeys 15 troubleshooting 49 50 DVD 21 DVD movies playing 21 E error messages 55 Euro 16 F FAQ See frequently asked questions frequently asked questions 49 front view 3 H hard disk 20 upgrading 42 help online manual iv online services 57 Hibernation mode hotkey 15 utility 44 hotkeys 14 l indicator lights 11 infrared 37 troubleshooting 51 ITW See warranty K keyboard 12 74 embedded numeric keypad 13 hotkeys 14 lock keys 12 troubleshooting 51 Windows keys 14 L LEDs 11 M media access onindicator 11 memory installing 40 41 upgrading 40 messages error 55 modem 36 mouse troubleshooting 51 N network 36 Notebook Manager 44 hotkey 15 notice DVD copyright protection 72 year 2000 compliance 71 num lock 12 onindicator 11 numeric keypad embedded 13 num lock 13 o o
41. r an authorized service center Contact your dealer or an authorized service center 56 3 Troubleshooting my computer Memory Size Mismatch Missing operating system Non system disk or disk error Replace and strike any key when ready Pointing Device Error Pointing Device Interface Error Protected Mode Test Fail RAM BIOS Bad RAM Parity Error Real Time Clock Error Video RAM BIOS Bad Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS Utility then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS Utility then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer Insert a system bootable diskette into the floppy drive A then press Enter to reboot Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS Utility then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer Contact your dealer or an authorized service center 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 57 b Requesting service International Traveler s Warranty ITW Your computer is backed by an International Tr
42. ravelMate logo is being displayed See your online guide for more information BIOS Utility System Information Basic System Settings Startup Configuration Onboard Device Configuration System Security Loading Default Settings NL Move highlight bar J Select Esc Exit 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 49 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 ls anon bootable
43. 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 HOT oomnnn EBSESEBEE8 LEN Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric Fn F11 mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connect an external keypad 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 13 Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps To simplify the keyboard legend cursor control key symbols are not printed on the keys Number keys on Type numbers in a normal embedded keypad manner Cursor control keys Hold Shift while using cursor Hold Fn while using on embedded keypad control keys cursor control keys 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 int
44. t 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 faq12 htm for more information Launch Keys Located at the top of the keyboard are four buttons These buttons are called launch keys They are designated as key 1 key 2 key 3 and key 4 By default key 1 is used to launch the internet browser and key 2 is used to launch the email application Key 3 and 4 starts the Launch Manager application All four launch keys can be set by the user To set the launch keys run the Acer Launch Manager 18 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 palm rest provides optimum comfort and support Note When using an external USB or serial mouse you can press Fn F7 to disable the touchpad If you are using an external PS 2 mouse the touchpad is automatically disabled a gt d gt Touchpad basics The following items teach you how to use the touchpad e Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor e Press the left 1 and right 3 buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on
45. ter has a built in power management unit that monitors system activity System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices keyboard mouse floppy drive hard disk peripherals connected to the serial and parallel ports and video memory If no activity is detected for a period of time called an inactivity timeout the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy This computer employs a power management scheme that supports ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Windows handles all power saving chores for your computer Refer to your online guide for more information 25 b 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 OO BON Disconnect the computer from the optional port replicator if necessary A Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter 8 Disconnect the keyboard pointing device printer external monitor and other external devices 9 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are usin
46. ts your computer into a light sleep state Hibernation shuts off all power after saving the current state of your computer The next time you slide the power switch the computer resumes from where you left off Sleep Manager allows your computer to perform these power saving functions To access the Sleep Manager double click the icon on the taskbar or follow these steps 1 Click on Start Programs then Sleep Manager 2 Select the Sleep Manager application to run the program See your online guide for more information Sleep Manager Create aa Remove E wine sja Exit About 2 Current Setting On Board Information Drive C On Board Memory 32768 Video RAM 2048 SMRAM 64 Others 4 Size 34884 KB Baa5 Recommended Size 34881 KB V Enable indicator in the taskbar Ready Notebook Manager The computer has a built in system setup program called Notebook Manager The Windows based Notebook Manager allows you to set 45 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 Click on Start Programs then Notebook Manager 2 Select the Notebook Manager application to run the program See your online guide for more information Notebook Manager Total Memory Video RAM Hard Disk CD ROM Serial port Parallel Port Inter
47. tting to know your TravelMate 5 Palmrest 6 Keyboard 7 Status indicator Left view 1 Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer Inputs data into your computer LEDs light emitting diodes that turn on and off to show the status of the computer and its functions and components Security keylock PC Card slots g Eject buttons Power switch Infrared port _ PPPppp Connects to a Kensington compatible key based computer security lock Connect to two Type I II or one Type III 16 bit PC Card or 32 bit CardBus PC Card Eject PC Cards from the card slots Turns on the computer power Interfaces with Infrared devices e g infrared printer IR aware computers 6 Speaker Connects to audio line out devices e g Headphone out jack speakers headphones gt 7 Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD gt player stereo walkman gt 8 Microphone in jack Accepts a mono stereo condenser e microphone 4 9 Volume control Controlls the volume of the speakers 10 Video capture kit slot Accepts the video capture kit option on the left side of the computer Right view 1 Video capture kit slot Accepts the video capture kit option on the right side of the computer 2 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 3 AcerMedia drive Houses removable media drive modules 4 LED indicator Lights up when the AcerMedia drive is active
48. up your location Refer to the Windows manual get a Not Enough Space for Allocation error message from the Sleep Manager program This is an error message that may appear when Sleep Manager is creating the Hibernation file There are several different reasons that may cause this error e The size of the free disk space on your hard disk is less than the required size For example if the onboard memory is 64MB and the video memory is 8MB the total free disk space required will be around 72MB If the total free disk space is less than this you have to free up space on the hard disk e The hard disk has enough free space but this free space exists as small fragments The free disk space that Sleep Manager requires needs to be contiguous To solve this problem use tools such as Disk Defragmenter Windows to compact these free disk spaces Then run Sleep Manager again to create the file e Disk compression utilities are used Sleep Manager can work with most compression software However Sleep Manager can only create the space on a host drive A host drive stores original file information and cannot be compressed The free space on the host drive is usually very small so the compression software needs to be run again to enlarge the size of the host uncompressed drive for Sleep Manager 53 54 3 Troubleshooting my computer Troubleshooting tips This notebook computer incorporates an advanced design that deliv
49. urs 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 from your desktop follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home e Check if you have removed all media diskette and compact disc 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 27 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 e AcerMedia drive module s Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work e Minimize the effect of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you e f you need to stop for an extended per
50. used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies b 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 Programs TravelMate 2 Click on TravelMate 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 A handy Hot key pocket reference card is useful for quick glances at functional key combinations An Online guide is your helping hand on the go with easy to access detailed and
51. with microphone e High speed CD ROM DVD ROM or CD RW drive AcerMedia bay e USB video capture kit option Connectivity e High speed fax data modem port e Fast infrared wireless communication e USB Universal Serial Bus port e Ethernet Fast Ethernet port Human centric design and ergonomics e All in one design CD ROM floppy drive hard disk drive e Sleek smooth and stylish design e Full sized keyboard e Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device Expansion e CardBus PC card formerly PCMCIA slots two type II I or one type III with ZV zoomed video port support lower slot e Upgradeable memory and hard disk e Port replicator option for one step connect disconnect from peripherals Indicators 11 The computer has six easy to read status icons below the display screen s7 iaa 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 z Sleep Media Activity e Battery Charge A Caps Lock T Num Lock Lights when the computer is on Lights when the computer enters Sleep mode Lights when the floppy drive hard disk or AcerMedia drive is active Lights when the battery is being charged Lights when Caps Lock is activated Lights when Num Lock is activated 12 1 Getting to know your TravelMate b Using the keyboard The keyboard has full sized keys and an embedded keypad
52. z nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem hnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers Year 2000 compliance statement The TravelMate 520 series notebook computer carries the Hardware NSTL Tested Year 2000 Compliant logo which certifies that this model has been tested by NSTL using the YMark2000 test and has been found to meet NSTL s standards for Year 2000 hardware compliance For more details check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center Web site www acer com tw service y2k 72 Appendix B 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 b Index A AC adapter caring for v AcerMedia drive 20 installing and removing 35 swapping 35 audio 23 adjusting the volume 23 troubleshooting 50 battery pack caring for vi charging indicator 11 Bios utility 46 brightness hotkeys 16 C ca
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