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1. 1394 7 Smart Card Slot Accepts Smart Cards for added security 8 PCCard slot al Connects to one Type II CardBus PC Card 9 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot Right view 1 Three USB 2 0 ost Connect to Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports devices e g USB mouse USB camera 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type 3 LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active 4 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical drive tray 5 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off 6 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter ee 7 Connects to a Kensington compatible Security keylock computer security lock Note The positions of the AcerMedia indicator eject button and emergency eject hole may differ depending on the optical drive module installed Rear view 1 DVI D port Supports digital video connections 2 S video port Connects to a television or display device cS with S video input 3 124 pin o Connects to the Acer ezDock ezDock connector Ca Bottom view 1 Battery lock latches Lock the battery in place 2 AcerMedia bay release latch Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal of drive optional 3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan 4 AcerM
2. Accepts MS MMC xD MS PRO and SD cards Note Only one card can operate at any sT PRO aD given time 3 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 7 4 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices ka e g infrared printer and IR aware computer 5 Power indicator es Lights when the computer is on 6 Battery p Lights when the battery is being charged indicator 7 Speaker Line Connects to audio line out devices e g Out Headphone speakers headphones jack 8 Line in Mic in gt Accepts audio line in devices e g audio jack L CD player stereo walkman 9 Bluetooth Press to enable disable Bluetooth function communication Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth button communications indicator 10 Wireless G Press to enable disable Wireless function communication Lights to indicate the status of wireless button indicator LAN communications 11 Latch Locks and releases the lid Left view 1 External display port o Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector 2 Ventilation Slots Enable the TravelMate to stay cool 3 Network LAN Jack o Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network 4 RJ 11 Modem Jack E Connects to a phone line 5 One USB 2 0 port os Connect to Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 6 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices
3. Troubleshooting my computer This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer Do not attempt to open the computer by yourself Contact your dealer or an authorised service center for assistance Key link http global acer com 55 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer Easy answers and solutions are provided for each one pressed the power button 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 supplied 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 adaptor to recharge the battery pack e Make sure that the AC adaptor is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet e If it is lit check the following e Is anon bootable non system disc in the external USB floppy drive Remove or replace it with a system disc and press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt to restart the system Nothing appears on the screen The computer s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not turn the display back on three th
4. and both the display screen and external monitor Fn F6 Screen Turns the display screen backlight off to blank save power Press any key to return ic a 16 Fn F7 Touchpad Turns the internal touchpad on and off Fag toggle Fn F8 sjh Speaker Turns the speakers on and off toggle Fn mf Volume Increases the speaker volume up Fn v Volume Decreases the speaker volume mf down Fn gt e Brightness Increases the screen brightness up Fn lt Brightness Decreases the screen brightness one oT down The Euro symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United States International 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 in Windows XP follow the steps below Click on Start Control Panel Double click on Regional and Language Options Click on the Language tab and click on Details Verify that the keyboard layout used for English United States is set to United States International A W N If not select and click on ADD then select United States International and click on OK 5 Click on OK There are two ways to type the Euro symbol 1 Use the dedicated Euro key or 1 Locate the Eu
5. 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver e Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Notice Peripheral devices Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception 64 Appendix A Regulation amp safety notices Caution Changes or mo
6. appears at boot up e Type the User Password and press lt Enter gt to use the computer If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press lt Enter gt Important You have three chances to enter a password If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries the system halts Press and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down the computer Then turn on the computer again and try again Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS Utility 39 Expanding through options Your Notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer see your online guide for more details Fax Data modem Your computer has a built in V 92 56Kbps AC 97 Link 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 r T D Warning Please make sure that the cable you use is appropriate for the country in which you are working 40 Built in network feature The built in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet based network To use the
7. does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services This equipment is not capable under all operating conditions of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing Use of pulse dialing when this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment may give rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also cause a false answer condition Should such problems occur the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service This equipment may not provide for the effective hand over of a call to another device connected to the same line Under power failure conditions this appliance may not operate Please ensure that a separate telephone not dependent on local power is available for emergency use 68 Appendix A Regulation amp safety notices 7 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set t
8. 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 as T Tr fs Fast Infrared The computer s Fast Infrared FIR port allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR aware computers and peripherals such as PDAs mobile phones and infrared printers The infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to 4 Mbps at a distance of up to one metre 41 Universal Serial Bus The USB 2 0 port is a high speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources IEEE 1394 port The computer s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 compatible device like a video camera or digital camera See your video or digital camera s documentation for details f Ts 42 PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer These cards should have a PC Card logo on them PC Cards formerly PCMCIA are add on cards for portable computers giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs Popular PC Cards include flash fax data modem LAN wireless LAN and SCSI cards CardBus improves on the 16 bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits N
9. on the edge of the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad 2 is the same as clicking the left button e Use the 4 way scroll 3 centre 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 21 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 double clicking a to drag the mouse button cursor on hold finger to the the touchpad on the touchpad second tap and drag the cursor Access Click once context 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 movement hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness 22 Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on press the drive eject button When the power is off you can eject the drive tray using the emergency eject hole Insert a straightened paperclip into the hole to perform an eject Using a computer security lock A secur
10. 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 60 Troubleshooting my computer If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer authorised ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide Please consult http global acer com Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service and please be at your computer when you call With your support we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently If there are error messages or beeps reported by your computer write them down as they appear on the screen or the number and sequence in the case of beeps You are required to provide the following information Name Address Telephone number Machine and model type Serial number Date of purchase Appendix A Regulation amp safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer 63 Energy Star Guidelines Compliance As an Energy Star partner Acer Inc has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part
11. region code set will remain permanent Recovering your hard disc does not reset the number of times the region code has been set Refer to the table below for DVD movie region code information 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds 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 Please refer to the online help for more information 46 Power management This computer has a built in power management unit that monitors system activity System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices keyboard mouse floppy drive hard disc 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 the advanced configuration and power interface ACPI which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Windows handles all power saving chores for your computer 47 Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery is a tool to quickly backup and
12. 50 50 50 Troubleshooting my computer Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting tips Error messages Requesting service International Traveler s Warranty ITW Before you call Appendix A Regulation amp safety notices 53 55 58 58 59 59 60 61 A TravelMate tour After setting up your computer as illustrated on the Just for Starters poster let us show you around your new TravelMate computer Front view 1 Display screen Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output 2 Power button Turns the computer on and off 3 Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that turn on and off to show the status of the computer s functions and components 4 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 6 Click buttons Left center and right The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons the center button serves as a 4 way scroll button 7 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs See Launch keys on page 19 for more details 8 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse See Touchpad basics on page 20 for more details Closed front view 567 8 9 10 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output 2 5 in 1 card reader WWM lt Sz mut
13. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from personal traffic When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord Also the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries Do not tamper with batteries Keep them away from children Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if at all possible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 2 3 Power off the computer and remove the battery pack Disconnect the AC adapter Use a soft cloth moistened with water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners vi If any of the following occurs e The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged e The computer does not operate normally Please refer to Frequently asked questions on page 55 Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer Operation conditions This device c
14. Next 5 Inthe Recovery settings window select Reinstall applications drivers and click Next 6 Select the desired driver application and follow the instructions on screen to re install At first launch Acer eRecovery prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up the software content window Change password Acer eRecovery and Acer disc to disc recovery are protected by a password that can be changed by the user Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery window select Recovery settings and click Next 5 Inthe Recovery settings window select Password Change Acer eRecovery password and click Next 6 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process Note If the system crashes and will not boot to Windows you can run Acer disc to disc recovery to restore the factory default image under DOS mode 50 Acer disc to disc recovery Note This feature is only available on certain models Multilingual operating system installation Follow the instructions to choose the operating system and language you use when you first power on the system 1 Turn on the system 2 Acer s multilingual operating system selection menu will pop up automatically 3 Use the arrow keys to scroll to t
15. Rd Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221 Taiwan R O C Contact Person Mr Easy Lai Tel 886 2 8691 3089 Fax 886 2 8691 3000 E mail easy_lai acer com tw Hereby declare that Product Notebook PC Trade Name Acer Model Number ZF1 Machine Type TravelMate 8100 SKU Number TravelMate 810xxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives Reference No Title 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC directive 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive LVD 1999 5 EC Radio amp Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive R amp TTE The product specified above was tested conforming to the applicable Rules under the most accurate measurement standards possible and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will continue comply with the requirements 2004 3 2 Easy Lai Director Date Qualification Center Product Assurance Acer Inc
16. ST press lt F2 gt to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the parallel port is enabled want to set up my location to use the internal modem To properly use your communication 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 up your location Refer to the Windows manual 58 Troubleshooting my computer Please note on first booting your notebook that you can skip the Internet Connection setup as it is not necessary to affect the installation of your overall Operating System After the Operating System is setup you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup Troubleshooting tips This notebook computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs see Error messages below If the problem cannot be resolved contact your dealer See Requesting service on page 59 Error messages If you receive an error message note the message and take the corrective action The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action CMOS Battery Bad Contact your dealer or an authorised service center CMOS Checksum Error Contact your dealer or an authorised service center Disc Boot Failure In
17. SURE 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 LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSATEILYLLE VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNAD ALA TUIJOTA SATEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNESSTIRR IKKE INN STRALEN LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high precision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction Macrovision copyright protection notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home 71 and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision Cor
18. TravelMate 8100 Series User s Guide Copyright 2004 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved TravelMate 8100 Series User s Guide Original Issue December 2004 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications This company makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Record the model number serial number purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated TravelMate 8100 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 ide
19. ager is an innovative software package designed for frequently used functions Press the Acer Empowering Key and the Acer eManager user interface appears It has four main features Acer eSetting Acer ePresentation Acer ePowerManagement and Acer eRecovery Acer eManager acer Empowering Technology Acer eSetting Acer ePresentation Acer ePowerManagement Acer eRecovery To locate the Empowering Key see Launch keys on page 19 Acer eSetting is an easy way to manage the settings and security of your PC P Acer ePresentation takes the hassle out of making presentations Acer ePowerManagement provides a central location from where to control all your PC s power schemes and maximise battery life Acer eRecovery backs up your files preventing data loss in the event of a system crash 26 Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the two launch keys located above the keyboard See Launch keys on page 19 for the location of the launch keys You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launch Manager to start the application ci Launch Manager m E Mail Manager Delete i Internet Browser Delete se c acer eManager eManager exe Delete lee Launch Manager Delete OK Cancel 27 Moving around with your Notebook PC This section gives you t
20. dditional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer e Proof of purchase in case you need to show it to customs officials e International Traveler s Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tips are useful when traveling internationally e When traveling in another country check that the local AC voltage and the AC adaptor power cord specifications are compatible If not purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer e Ifyou are using the modem check if the modem and connector is compatible with the telecommunications system of the country you are traveling in 32 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 rear of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible computer security lock Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available Using the Smart Card This software includes the followin
21. difications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notice Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Remarque a l intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby Acer declares that this Notebook PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Please visit http global acer com products notebook reg nb index htm for complete documents Compliant with Russian regulatory certification T ME61 Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules Located on the modem is a label that contains among other information the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this 65 equipment Upon request you must provide this information to your telephone company If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone compa
22. e or group 36 E 360SCProgram a America Online 4 0 w CompuServe 2000 CyberCoach Decrypt Folder Emergency Decrypt Folder Eind of files Zj Desktop A Biesdom exe J My Compute Mf 9a bmp al 3 Floppy A coverl doc eS C MB INS doc report doc sample doc manual doc WRL3785 tmp WRL2855 tmp WRL2117 tmp MWRL1735 tmp i WRL2570 tmp manual doc WRL2229 tmp Sharing Send Io gt Cut Copy Paste Create Shortcut Delete Rename r Properties Running PlatinumKey PlatinumKey provides one click logon to all password required websites With its unique Smart Card caching technology you can greatly extend the limited card memory size to unlimited use by storing your private data in an encrypted file either on the Smart Card or on the 360 Degree Web secure website server Information in PlatinumKey like the one in My Info and Credit Cards can be transferred to other applications using the drag and drop method simply point the cursor to the field containing the information press and hold the left mouse button then drag the cursor to the application and drop the information there PlatinumKey also makes it convenient to change your password There is always a PWD button available which is equivalent to the Change Password button in PlatinumSecure Follow these steps to use PlatinumKey 1 Open your browser to connect to the Internet 2 Double click on the P
23. e status of Bluetooth communications communications 1 Charging the light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged light shows green when in AC mode 12 Using the keyboard The full sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad separate cursor keys two Windows keys and twelve function keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock functions which you can toggle on and off using dedicated keys Caps When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters entered are in Lock uppercase Num When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric Lock mode The marked keys function as a numeric keypad complete Fn F11 with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry An alternative solution may be to connect an external keypad Scroll When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down Lock when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively Fn F12 Scroll Lock does not work with some applications Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop PC s numeric keypad It is indicated by small characters located on the right hand side of the keycaps H r aoe COLJA m Gen Co r 7 8 9 manasan LOTT io Serera iL Type numbers Use embedded keypad in the same was as the numeric keypad on a standard keyboard Type letters Hold lt Fn gt while pressing the key Type the letters i
24. eb site at www hc sc gc ca rpb Main i 7 i H i i i i Note Acer Wireless Mini PCI Adapter implements a transmission diversity function The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas One of the antennas is selected automatically or manually by users to ensure good quality radiocommunication 75 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product Notebook Personal Computer Model Number ZF1 Machine Type Travelmate 8100 SKU Number TravelMate 810xxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose CA 95134 U S A Contact Person Mr Young Kim Phone No 408 922 2909 Fax No 408 922 2606 76 Appendix A Regulation amp safety notices acer Acer Incorporated 8F 88 Sec 1 Hsin Tai Wu Rd Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221 Taiwan R O C Tel 886 2 2696 1234 Fax 886 2 2696 3535 www acer com Declaration of Conformity for CE marking Acer Inc 8F 88 Sec 1 Hsin Tai Wu
25. edia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module 5 Wireless LAN bay Houses the computer s wireless LAN 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured by a screw 7 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 8 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory Specifications Operating System e Microsoft Windows XP Home Professional Service Pack 2 Edition Microprocessor e Intel Pentium M Processor with Intel Centrino mobile technology at 1 6 2 13 GHz Memory e 256 512 MB of DDR2 533 SDRAM standard upgradeable to 2 GB with dual soDIMM modules Data storage e One 60 80 4200rpm or 80 100 GB PATA hard disk 5400rpm e One internal optical drive DVD 8X Super Multi Double Layer or DVD CD RW combo e 5 in 1 Card Reader supports Secure Digital SD Multimedia Card MMC Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro and xD cards Display and video e Thin Film Transistor TFT displaying at 15 4 WSXGA 1680x1050 pixel resolution 16 7 million colours e ATI MOBILITY RADEON X700 with 128 MB DDR video RAM supporting ATI Powerplay 5 0 Microsoft DirectX 9 0 e DualView support e S video TV out NTSC PAL supported Connectivity e Integrated 10 100 1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection e Built in 56K ITU V 92 modem with PTT approval Wake on Ring ready e Four Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports e Wireless LAN Integrated Intel PRO Wireless 2915ABG o
26. g components PlatinumPAS PlatinumSecure and PlatinumKey Together they provide you with multiple levels of security e PlatinumPAS implements the first security measure at the BIOS level and runs during the BIOS routine check when a computer is powered up or rebooting If no Smart Card or Emergency Card is detected the computer will stop booting up to prevent any illegal access to the system e PlatinumSecure enhances the secure logon procedure for your Windows at the operating system level It provides user authentication through its encryption decryption function using the Smart Card If your Smart Card is unavailable you can use the Emergency Card as a temporary replacement card e PlatinumKey auto authenticate and auto cache with one click logons to all password required websites patent pending eliminates the overhead costs associated with memorizing and typing user IDs and passwords when surfing the Internet with Microsoft or Netscape web browsers A slot for your Smart Card is located on one side of the computer This new security feature helps you boot up your computer with all your 33 settings built right into your Smart Card You don t have to remember your password to access your computer To remove the Smart Card first press the Card and then remove it For more details consult your Smart Card documentation Registering your Smart Card Important Your Acer notebook is equipped with a Smart Card
27. h Republic Slovak Republic Slovenia Cyprus and Malta Usage allowed in the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information please contact local office in the country of use The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Notebook PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user s manual of each RF option device Caution To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements a separation distance of at least 20 cm 8 inches must be maintained between the antenna for the integrated Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card built in to the screen section and all persons 2 This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5 15 to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems 3 High power radar are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stat
28. he language version you want Press lt Enter gt to confirm your selection 4 The operating system and language you choose now will be the only option for future recovery operations 5 The system will install the operating system and language you choose Restore without a Recovery CD This recovery process helps you restore the C drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook Follow the steps below to rebuild your C drive Your C drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased It is important to back up all data files before you use this option Before performing a restore operation please check the BIOS settings a Check to see if Acer disc to disc recovery is enabled or not b Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled c Exit the BIOS Setup Utility and save changes The system will reboot Note To activate BIOS Setup Utility press lt F2 gt during POST 51 Restart the system While the Acer logo is showing press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt at the same time to enter the recovery process The message The system has password protection Please enter 000000 is displayed Enter six zeros and continue The Acer Recovery main page appears Use the arrow keys to scroll through the items operating system versions and press lt Enter gt to select Important This feature occupies 2 3 GB in a hidden partition on your hard drive 52 CETLE
29. he volume Using system utilities Acer GridVista Acer eManager Launch Manager Moving around with your Notebook PC Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computer What to take to short meetings What to bring to long meetings Taking the computer home Preparing the computer What to take with you Special considerations Contents Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer Preparing the computer What to take with you Special considerations Traveling internationally with the computer Preparing the computer What to bring with you Special considerations Securing your computer Using a computer security lock Using the Smart Card Registering your Smart Card Running PlatinumSecure Running PlatinumKey Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Expanding through options Connectivity options Fax Data modem Built in network feature Fast Infrared Universal Serial Bus IEEE 1394 port PC Card slot BIOS Utility Boot sequence Disc to Disc Recovery enable Password Using software Playing DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery Create backup Restore from backup Create factory default image CD Re install bundled software without CD Change password Acer disc to disc recovery Multilingual operating system installation Restore without a Recovery CD 30 30 30 30 30 31 31 31 31 32 32 32 33 33 36 37 38 38 39 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 44 44 44 44 45 45 46 47 47 48 48 49 49
30. ings might be the cause e The brightness level might be too low Press lt Fn gt lt gt increase to adjust the brightness level e The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the display toggle hot key lt Fn gt lt F5 gt to toggle the display back to the computer e Ifthe Sleep indicator is lit the computer is in Sleep mode Press and release the power button to resume 56 Troubleshooting my computer Image is not full screen Make sure the resolution is set to 1680 x 1050 This is the native resolution of your display If you set the resolution lower than this the screen expands to fill the computer display Right click on your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up the Display Properties dialog box Then click on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is set to the appropriate resolution Resolutions lower than the specified resolution are not full screen on the computer or on an external monitor 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 volume level may be too low In Windows look at the volume control icon on the taskbar You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume See Hot keys on page 15 for more detail e If headphones earphones or external speake
31. ions can cause interference with and or damage this device 4 An improper installation or unauthorised use may cause harmful interference to radio communications Also any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty 73 Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 a Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device b Operation in 2 4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing c Operation in 5 GHz band The device for the band 5150 5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users meaning they have priority of 5250 5350 MHz and 5650 5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and or damage to LELAN Licence Exempt Local Area Network devices Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS 102 The Notebook PC series employs low gain integral antennas that do not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general 74 Appendix A Regulation amp safety notices population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s W
32. ips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories Save your work in progress Remove any media floppy discs or compact discs from the drive s Shut down the computer 1 2 3 4 Close the display cover 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adaptor 6 Disconnect the keyboard pointing device printer external monitor and other external devices 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer Moving around When you are just moving within short distances for example from your office desk to a meeting room Preparing the computer Before moving the computer close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the building To bring the computer out of Sleep mode open the display then press and release the power button If you are taking the computer to a client s office or a different building you may choose to shut down the computer 1 Click on Start Shut Down or Turn off Computer Windows XP or 28 you can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing lt Fn gt lt F4 gt Then close and latch the display When you are ready to use the computer again unlatch and open the display then press and release the power button Note If the Sleep indicator is off the co
33. ity keylock notch located on the rear of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible computer security lock Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available 23 Audio The computer comes with 16 bit high fidelity AC 97 stereo audio and dual stereo speakers Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is easy See Hot keys on page 15 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume Using system utilities Acer GridVista Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre defined display settings for users to view multiple windows on the same screen To access this function please go to Start All Programs and click on Acer GridVista You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below Jg u ea EE Double Vertical Triple Major at left Triple Major at right or Quad GridVista is simple to set up 1 Run GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration from the taskbar 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well organised desktop v Normal Grid Configuration gt Double Vertical ear Htriple Primary at Left pea Triple Primary at Right About Houad Exit Sa home 25 Acer eManager Acer eMan
34. l accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances 3 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom s Specifications a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation and 67 b The equipment shall go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that there is not less than 5 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the beginning of another This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom s 111 Emergency Service For modem with approval number PTC 211 01 030 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor
35. latinumKey icon on your Windows desktop 3 Enter your Smart Card password and click OK 4 If PlatinumKey is being used for the very first time it will ask Would you like to link to 360 Degree Web secure website server to backup the information on your Smart Card The default answer is Yes and it will enable you to store your information excluding the Credit Cards on the 360 Degree Web secure 37 website server for backup purposes in case the card is lost stolen If you choose No you will only be able to save My Info Credit Cards and 5 Websites on your Smart Card 5 Log into a website where you are already registered 6 PlatinumKey automatically stores your login data and asks for your confirmation to automatically log you in the next time you access the site Click Yes and continue browsing 7 To close PlatinumKey when you are finished browsing right click on the PlatinumKey icon on your Windows taskbar and select Close PlatinumKey PlatinumKey provides a list of all the logon pages that you have stored To go directly to any site on the list either double click it or select it and click the Go button Also you can click the View button to view the selected website information including Web Name User Name Password and Web URL Similarly type the first letter s of a site on the list and the site will be searched and selected You can Edit and Delete the sites as well as other information and Save or Cancel the changes
36. mart Card is inserted When Auto authenticate when Smart Card is in use is selected no password is required All you need to do is insert the Smart Card Smart Card Manager The Multiple user support is implemented and managed in Smart Card Manager Please note that five users can be registered on one notebook If you registered as the Primary User ONLY you can add remove other users If you registered as a regular user other registered users could add remove you All registered users will be able to use the View Smart Card users option Change Password Click the Change Password button fill in the three fields in the Change Password dialog box and then close the dialog box by clicking the OK button to change the Smart Card password Encrypt Decrypt PlatinumSecure can also be used to encrypt decrypt files except for system files or files that are already encrypted with other applications Double click on a file to automatically encrypt decrypt it However if the file is associated with an application it will be opened with that application instead of being encrypted Note that the encryption is not recursive i e when you encrypt a folder only the files immediately under that folder are encrypted Other files under subfolders are not To find the Encrypt Decrypt commands e Right click on the Start menu e Right click on a folder or icon on your Windows desktop or e In Windows Explorer right click on a selected folder fil
37. mputer has entered Hibernation mode and turned off If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on the computer has entered Sleep mode In both cases press and release the power button to turn the computer back on Note that the computer may enter Hibernation mode after being in Sleep mode for a period of time What to take to short meetings A fully charged battery runs the computer for about 2 5 hours If your meeting is shorter than that you probably do not need to take anything with you other than the computer What to bring to long meetings If your meeting lasts longer than 2 5 hours or if your battery is not fully charged you may want to take the AC adaptor with you to plug in your computer while in the meeting room If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode Press lt Fn gt lt F4 gt or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer To resume open the display if closed then press and release the power button Taking the computer home When you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home e Check if you have removed all media and compact discs from the drive s Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head 29 Pack the computer in a pr
38. n a within the embedded keypad normal manner 14 Windows keys The keyboard also has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Windows logo key Start button Combinations with this key perform ay shortcut functions Below are a few examples A al aw lt Tab gt Activates next taskbar button ay lt E gt Explore My Computer aw lt F gt Find document ay lt F1 gt Opens Help and Support aw lt M gt Minimise all lt Shift gt ay lt M gt Undoes minimise all au lt R gt Displays the Run dialog box Application Opens a context menu same as a right click key E Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen brightness volume output and the BIOS Utility To activate hot keys press and hold the lt Fn gt key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination Fn F1 9 Hot key Displays help on hot keys 7 help Fn F2 Acer Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eSetting eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key e See Acer eManager on page 25 Fn F3 Acer Launches the Acer ePower Management ePowerM in the Acer eManager set by the Acer anage Empowering Key eC ment See Acer eManager on page 25 Fn F4 z Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode Fn F5 0 Display Switches display output between the toggle display screen external monitor if connected
39. ntification 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 Your guides To help you use your TravelMate we have designed a set of guides Just starters First off the Just for starters poster helps you get started with setting up your computer The User s guide introduces you to the many ways your computer can help you be more productive This guide provides clear and concise information about the computer so read it thoroughly If you ever need to print out a copy this User s guide is also available in Portable Document Format PDF To open it 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 be installed For instructions on how to use Adobe Acrobat Reader access the Help and Support menu Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on the computer simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the launch keys See Front view on page 1 for the location of the power button 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 button Note You can also use the powe
40. ny 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 Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord TBR 21 This equipment has been approved Council Decision 98 482 EC TBR 21 for single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance 66 Appendix A Regulation amp safety notices List of Applicable Countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgi
41. o operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that calls are answered between 3 and 30 seconds of receipt of ringing 8 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom s 111 Emergency Service Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Save them for future reference 1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 3 Do not use this product near water Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product 5 Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided 6 This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company 7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this produc
42. omplies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user s manual of each RF option device An improper installation or unauthorised use may cause harmful interference to radio communications Also any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing For more information about our products services and support information please visit our website http global acer com First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing A TravelMate tour Front view Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Specifications Indicators Using the keyboard Lock keys Embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Hot keys The Euro symbol Launch keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lock Audio Adjusting t
43. ot to Windows XP 2 Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery window select Recovery actions and click Next 5 Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process Note The Restore C item is enabled only if there is a user backup stored on the hard drive D Please refer to the Create backup section Create factory default image CD When the System CD and Recovery CD are not available you can create them by using this feature 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery window select Recovery settings and click Next 5 In the Recovery settings window select Burn image to disc and click Next 6 Inthe Burn image to disc window select 01 Factory default image and click Next 49 7 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process Re install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery stores pre loaded software internally for easy driver and application re installation 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery window select Recovery actions and click
44. ote Refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions Inserting a PC Card Insert the card into the slot and make the proper connections e g network cable if necessary See your card manual for details Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card 1 Exit the application using the card 43 2 Left click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation 3 Press the slot eject button to pop out the eject button then press it again to eject the card Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory 1 Turn off the computer unplug the AC adaptor if connected and remove the battery pack Then turn the computer over to access its base 2 Remove the screws from the memory cover then lift up and remove the memory cover 3 a Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot then b gently press it down until it clicks into place 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw 5 Reinstall the battery pack and reconnect the AC adaptor 6 Turn on the computer The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer 44 BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS Your computer is already properly configured and optimised and you do not need to r
45. otective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall Caution Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the computer Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen What to take with you Unless you already have some items at home take the following items with you AC adaptor and power cord The printed user s guide Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work Minimise the effects of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry the computer with you leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation Allow the computer to return to room temperature and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer If the temperature change is greater than 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 30 Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home you may want to purchase a second AC adaptor for use at home With a second AC adaptor you can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home If you use your computer at home for significant periods of
46. poration Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 4 819 098 4 907 093 and 6 516 132 licensed for limited viewing uses only Radio Device Regulatory Notice Note Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and or Bluetooth only General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use Depending on configurations this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices such as wireless LAN and or Bluetooth modules Below information is for products with such devices European Union EU This device complies with the essential requirements of the European Council Directives listed below 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive EN 60950 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000 3 2 3 99 5 EC Radio amp Telecommunications Terminal Equipment R amp TTE Directive Art 3 1a EN 60950 Art 3 1b EN 301 489 1 17 Art 3 2 EN 300 328 2 Art 3 2 EN 301 893 applies to 5 GHz only O for 5 GHz 72 Appendix A Regulation amp safety notices List of Applicable Countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden United Kingdom Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Hungary Czec
47. r Intel 2200BG network connection e InviLink 802 11b g or 802 11a b g tri mode Wi Fi Certified solution with Acer SignalUp wireless technology Bluetooth enabled Audio 16 bit AC 97 stereo audio Intel high definition audio compliant Sound Blaster Pro and MS Sound compatible Dual speakers and one internal microphone Keyboard and pointing device Acer FineTouch keyboard with 5 degree curve 88 89 key Windows keyboard with 12 function and embedded numeric keypad 4 easy launch buttons 1 user programmable Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function I O ports Four USB 2 0 ports One Type II PC Card slot One IEEE 1394 port One RJ 11 modem port One RJ 45 ethernet port One DC in jack for AC adaptor One 124 pin ezDock connector One monitor VGA port One speaker headphone out jack 3 5mm mini jack One microphone in jack 3 5mm mini jack One Infrared FIR port One S video TV out port One DVI D port 5 in 1 MS MS Pro MMC SD xD card reader Weight with battery 6 3lbs 2 86kg 10 Dimensions e 363 W x 265 7 D x 30 5 H front 34 3 mm rear Environment e Temperature Operating 5 C 35 C Non operating 20 C 65 C e Humidity non condensing Operating 20 80 RH Non operating 20 80 RH System e ACPI 1 0b support DMI 2 0 compliant CCX 3 compliant Power e 71W Li ion battery pack 14 8V 4800mAh with optional 42W Li ion
48. r button to perform power management functions See Moving around on page 27 e Use the customized functions for power management You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover or by pressing the sleep hot key Fn F4 See Moving around on page 27 Note If you cannot power off the computer normally press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again wait at least two seconds before powering up Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it 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 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
49. r the case has been damaged f Ifthe product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service The Notebook PC series uses lithium batteries Replace the battery with the same type as the product s battery we recommend in the product specification list Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Warning Batteries may explode if not handled properly Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire Keep them away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly To avoid hazard of unexpected electrical shock use the AC adaptor only when the wall socket is properly grounded Use only the proper type of power supply cord set provided in your accessories box for this unit It should be a detachable type UL listed CSA certified type SPT 2 rated 7 A 125 V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 15 feet 4 6 metres Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before serving or disassembling this equipment Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 70 Appendix A Regulation amp safety notices Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product The CD or DVD drive s classification label Shown below is located on the drive CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPO
50. restore the system Users can create and save backup of the current system configuration to hard drive CD or DVD Acer eRecovery consists of the following functions 1 Create backup 2 Restore from backup 3 Create factory default image CD 4 Re install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery password This chapter will guide you through each process Note This feature is only available on certain models Note For systems that do not have a built in optical disc burner plug in an external USB or IEEE 1394 compatible optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery for optical disc related tasks Create backup User can create and save backup images to hard drive CD or DVD 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery window select Recovery settings and click Next 5 Inthe Recovery settings window select Backup snapshot image and click Next 6 Select the backup method 48 a Use Backup to HDD to store the backup disc image on drive D b Backup to optical device to store the backup disc image on CD or DVD 7 After choosing the backup method click Next Follow the instruction on screen to complete the process Restore from backup User can restore backup previously created as stated in the Create backup section from hard drive CD or DVD 1 Bo
51. ro symbol on your number five key 2 Open a text editor or word processor 3 Hold lt Alt Gr gt and press the Euro symbol 18 Note Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to www microsoft com typography faq faqi2 htm for more information Launch keys The four launch keys are located above the keyboard on the right hand side They are designated as the mail button the Web browser the Acer empowering key and a user programmable button Press the empowering key to run Acer eManager For details see Acer eManager on page 25 The mail and Web browser are default for Email and Internet programs but can be reset by users To set the Web browser mail and programmable keys run the Acer Launch Manager See Launch Manager on page 26 Email Email application user programmable Web browser Internet browser user programmable e Acer eManager application P User programmable 20 Touchpad The built in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support Touchpad basics The following items teach you how to use the touchpad ENE 1 23 4 e Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor e Press the left 1 and right 4 buttons located
52. rs are connected to the line out port on the computer the internal speakers automatically turn off want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power cannot eject the optical drive tray There is a mechanical eject button on the optical drive Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip and push to eject the tray 57 The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB 2 0 port on the computer If it works contact your dealer or an authorised service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose The infrared port does not work Check the following e Make sure that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other 15 degrees a maximum of 1 metre apart e Make sure there is a clear path between the two infrared ports Nothing should be blocking the ports e Make sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices for file transfers or you have the appropriate drivers for printing to an infrared printer e During the POST press lt F2 gt to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the infrared port is enabled e Make sure both devices are IrDA compliant 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 PO
53. second battery pack 11 1V 3800mAh e 3 pin 65W AC adapter Input 100 240V 1 6A 50 60Hz Output 19V 3 42A Options Accessories e Additional 512MB 1GB DDR II 533 MHz soDIMM memory upgrade modules e Additional 3 pin AC adapter PA 1650 02 19VDC 65W SADP 65KB B 19VDC 65W e Addition 8 cell Li ion battery pack SQU 410 14 8VDC 4800mAh 4UR18650F 2 QC145 14 8VDC 4800mAh e AcerMedia Bay 6 cell Li ion 2nd battery pack 3UF103450P 2 QC171 11 1VDC 3800mAh e AcerMedia Bay 8X DVD Super Multi Double Layer Drive Module e Additional 80GB 4200 5400rpm or 100GB 5400rpm 2nd hard disk drive module e External USB floppy drive e Acer ezDock Note The specifications listed above are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased Indicators The computer has three easy to read status indicators below the display screen and four located on the front of the computer The Power Battery and Wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed HDD Lights when hard disc drive is active A Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated a Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is activated Power indicator Lights when the computer is on v Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged zz Wireless Lights to indicate the status of Wireless LAN G communications communications Bluetooth Lights to indicate th
54. security feature that protects the computer from unauthorized access If you enable this feature please make sure that your warranty card is completed and sent back to Acer This information will be used by Acer service centers to confirm ownership in case your Smart Card key is lost or damaged Registering your notebook with Acer s service center is extremely important when replacing your lost Smart Card key If you have already bypassed the Smart Card registration please reinstall the application as follows 1 Insert your System CD and reinstall from it 2 Follow the onscreen instructions To enable the Smart Card security feature please refer to your Smart Card user manual Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure enhances the secure logon procedure for Windows 2000 or XP at the operating system level It provides user authentication with an encryption decryption function using the Smart Card If your Smart Card is unavailable the Emergency Card can serve as a temporary replacement for the Smart Card After installation the PlatinumSecure icon appears on the Windows desktop Double click on it or click the right mouse button then select Open from the pop up menu or launch it from the PlatinumSecret program group From the menu that appears you can directly access three 34 operations PlatinumSecure Options Smart Card Manager and Change Password PlatinumSecure Options Click on the PlatinumSecure Options b
55. sert a system bootable disc into the floppy drive A then press lt Enter gt to reboot Equipment Press lt F2 gt during POST to enter the BIOS Utility Configuration Error then press Exit in the BIOS Utility to reboot Hard Disc 0 Error Contact your dealer or an authorised service center Hard Disc 0 Extended Contact your dealer or an authorised service Type Error center I O Parity Error Contact your dealer or an authorised service center 59 Keyboard Error or No Contact your dealer or an authorised service Keyboard Connected center Keyboard Interface Contact your dealer or an authorised service Error center Memory Size Mismatch Press lt F2 gt during POST to enter the BIOS Utility then press Exit in the BIOS Utility to reboot If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures please contact your dealer or an authorised service center for assistance Some problems may be solved using the BIOS Utility Requesting service International Traveler s 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 authorised service centers is in this handy booklet Read this
56. t where persons will walk on the cord 8 Ifan extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating 9 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 69 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 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 o
57. time you might also want to add an external keyboard monitor or mouse 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 carrying it into the gate area What to take with you Take the following items with you e AC adaptor e Spare fully charged battery pack s e Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling e Always take the computer as carry on luggage e If possible have the computer inspected by hand Airport security X ray machines are safe but do not put the computer through a metal detector e Avoid exposing floppy discs to hand held metal detectors 31 Traveling internationally with the computer When you are moving from country to country Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling What to bring with you Bring the following items with you e AC adaptor e Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling e Spare fully charged battery packs e A
58. um Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden United Kingdom Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Hungary Czech Republic Slovak Republic Slovenia Cyprus and Malta Usage allowed in the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information please contact local office in the country of use Notice for Australia For safety reasons only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified Notice for New Zealand For modem with approval number PTC 211 03 008 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services 2 This equipment is not capable under all operating conditions of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed Telecom wil
59. un this utility However if you encounter configuration problems you may need to run it To activate the BIOS Utility press lt F2 gt during the POST while the Notebook PC logo is being displayed Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS Utility activate the BIOS Utility then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen Disc to Disc Recovery enable To enable Disc to Disc Recovery Hard Disk Recovery activate the BIOS utility then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the F5 F6 keys to set this value to Enabled Password To set a password on boot activate the BIOS Utility then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen Find Password on boot and use the F5 F6 keys to Enable this feature 45 Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay you can play DVD movies on your computer 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disc then close the DVD tray Important When you launch the DVD player for the first time the programme asks you to enter 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
60. utton to open the Smart Card Options window It provides great flexibility to meet the various privacy protection needs of many different users SmartCard Options x Disable SmartCard Authentication N F Disable FlatinumPAS IV Disable PlatinumSecure ca System Lock Option a tem WP ri isr r Password Option G Always enter password when the SmartCard s in use Auto authenticate when SmartCardis in use e Disable Smart Card Authentication When Disable PlatinumPAS is selected the PlatinumPAS Preboot Authentication System will be disabled When Disable PlatinumSecure is selected the PlatinumSecure Windows Logon Authentication with the Smart Card will be disabled which means that the protection of your notebook as well as other options under System Lock Option and Password Option will be disabled too The Smart Card password is required for this selection e System Lock Option When Lock system when the Smart Card is not in use default is selected if the Smart Card is removed the 35 PlatinumSecure screensaver comes up and access to the system is locked When Never lock the system after bootup is selected there is no protection for the notebook after boot up and Password Option is disabled e Password Option When Always enter password when the Smart Card is in use default is selected the password is required whenever you need to regain access to the system while the S
61. you made by selecting the button corresponding to each command Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from unauthorised access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data e Supervisor Password prevents unauthorised entry into the BIOS Utility Once set you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS Utility See BIOS Utility on page 44 e User Password secures your computer against unauthorised use Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot up and resume from hibernation for maximum security e Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorised use Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot up and resume from hibernation for maximum security Important Do not forget your Supervisor Password If you forget your password please get in touch with your dealer or an authorised service center 38 Entering passwords When a password is set a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen e When the Supervisor Password is set a prompt appears when you press lt F2 gt to enter the BIOS Utility at boot up e Type the Supervisor Password and press lt Enter gt to access the BIOS Utility If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press lt Enter gt e When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt

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