Acer 620 Series Laptop User Manual
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1. 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 When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed a b If liquid has been spilled into the product A If the product has been exposed to rain or water E 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 78 Appendix B Notices 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 If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service 12 Replace the battery with the same type as the product s battery we recommend Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman 13 Warning Batteries may explode if not handled properly Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire Keep them away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly 14 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set provided in your accessories box for t2. 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 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 Usea soft cloth moistened with water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners 4 To clean the display screen use an LCD cleaning kit 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 57 First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer 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 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
3. Houses an AcerMedia drive module 4 Personal identification slot Insert a business card or similar sized identification card to personalize your computer 5 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack 6 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 7 Memory Houses the computer s main memory compartment 8 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured by a screw 9 Hard disk protector Protects the hard disk from accidental bumps and vibration 10 Getting to know your TravelMate Features Below is a brief summary of the computer s many features Performance e Mobile Intel Pentium III Processor M with 512 KB level 2 cache featuring the new Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology e Memory expandable up to 1 GB e Internal removable optical drive AcerMedia bay e High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk e Li lon main battery pack e Power management system with ACPI Advanced Configuration Power Interface e Smart Card interface with pre boot authentication system for added security Display e Thin Film Transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD displaying 16 bit high color up to 1024 x 786 eXtended Graphics Array XGA resolution for 13 3 and 14 1 and 1400 x 1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array SXGA resolution for 15 e 3D capabilities e Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support e S video for output to a television or disp
4. See your dealer for more information 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 1 GB employing 128 256 512 MB 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 51 2 Remove the screws from the memory cover a then lift up and remove the memory cover b 3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot a then gently press it down b until it clicks into place 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw 5 Reinstall the battery pack and reconnect the AC adapter 6 Turn on the computer The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size 52 2 C
5. 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 Index A AC adapter caring for v AcerMedia drive 24 audio 27 adjusting the volume 27 troubleshooting 60 battery pack caring for vi charging indicator 12 BIOS utility 55 brightness hotkeys 18 C caps lock 14 on indicator 13 care AC adapter v battery pack vi computer v CD ROM ejecting 25 ejecting manually 60 troubleshooting 60 cleaning computer vi computer bringing to meetings 30 caring for v cleaning vi disconnecting 29 features 3 10 indicators 12 keyboards 14 moving around 29 on indicator 12 performance 10 security 34 setting up a home office 31 taking home 30 traveling internationally 32 81 traveling on local trips 32 troubleshooting 58 turning off iv Wireless Communication indica tor 12 connections network 46 connectivity options port expansion devices 50 D display hotkeys 17 troubleshooting 59 60 DVD
6. 25 DVD movies playing 25 E email checking function 21 error messages 63 Euro 18 F FAQ See frequently asked questions frequently asked questions 59 front view 3 H hard disk 24 help online manual iv online services 64 Hibernation mode hotkey 17 hotkeys 16 l IEEE 1394 port 48 indicator lights 12 infrared 46 ITW See warranty K keyboard 14 embedded numeric keypad 15 hotkeys 16 lock keys 14 troubleshooting 61 Windows keys 16 82 L LEDs 12 media access onindicator 12 memory installing 50 51 upgrading 50 messages error 63 modem 45 N network 46 Notebook Manager 53 hotkey 17 notice DVD copyright protection 80 year 2000 compliance 79 num lock 14 on indicator 13 numeric keypad embedded 15 num lock 15 0 online services 64 options memory upgrade 50 P password 40 types 40 PC Card 48 ejecting 49 inserting 49 ports 45 POST power on self test 56 printer troubleshooting 61 problems 59 CD ROM 60 display 59 60 keyboard 61 printer 61 startup 59 troubleshooting 58 Q questions setting location for modem use 61 S safety CD ROM 78 FCC notice 75 general instructions 76 modem notices 76 scroll lock 14 security keylock 34 passwords 40 smart card 34 service when to call vi SmartCard 34 PlatinumKey 35 PlatinumPAS 34 PlatinumSecure 34 PlatinumSecure options 37 speakers hotkey 18 troubleshooting 60 specifications 68 Standby mode hotkey 17 status in
7. 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 key link www acersupport com 59 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 slid the power switch and opened the display but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the Power indicator e If it is not lit no power is being applied to the computer Check the following e Ifyou are running on battery power it may be low and unable to power the computer Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack e Make sure that the AC adapter is plugged in properly to the computer and to the power outlet e If it is lit check the following e Ifthe Sleep indicator is lit the computer is in Sleep mode Press any key or tap on the touchpad to resume e Is anon bootable non system diskette in the floppy drive Remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system e The operating system files may be damaged or missing Insert the startup disk you created during Windows setup into the flopp
8. 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 Smart Card and passwords Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the left panel of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible computer security lock u ar Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or locked drawer handle Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available Using the Smart Card This software includes the following 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 35 the Smart Card If your Smart Card is unavailable you can use the Emergency Card as a temporary replacement card e PlatinumKey
9. Smart Card security feature please refer to your Smart Card user manual Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure enhances the secure logon procedure for Windows Me 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 37 menu that appears you can directly access three operations PlatinumSecure Options Smart Card Manager and Change Password 360 Degree Web PlatinumSecure PENOS aSU GIUI SManiG ard Manager Change Password PlatinumSecure Options Click on the PlatinumSecure Options button 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 Disable PlatinumPAS Disable PlatinumSecure System Lock Option c c Password Option RA C Aut 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 Window
10. 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 the left panel of the computer This new security feature helps you boot up your computer with all your settings built right into your Smart Card You don t have to remember your password to access your computer To remove the Smart Card press the Smart Card eject button a and remove the Smart Card b as shown in the illustration below For more details consult your Smart Card documentation 36 Getting to know your TravelMate Registering your Smart Card Important Your Acer notebook is equipped with a Smart Card 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
11. 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 39 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 file or group of files Z Desktop GlieSdom exe E My Computer Sf ga bmp ey 3 Floppy A coverl doc C INS doc 360SCProgram QA doc C America Online 4 0 repott doc C CompuServe 2000 E sample doc CyberCoach manual doc i a Explore WRL3785 tmp Si Deen WRL2855 tmp A ag I Encypt Folder WRL2117 tmp aC 1 Decrypt Folder WRL1735 tmp Ga Emergency Decrypt Folder WRL2570 tmp aC End manual doc G WRL2229 tmp aA Sharing G1 Send To a0 a amp aI Cop aI Paste 1 F 3 Create Shortcut a Delete a Rename Properties Running PlatinumKey PlatinumKey provides
12. central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support Note When using an external USB mouse you can press Fn F7 to disable the touchpad Touchpad basics The following items teach you how to use the touchpad e Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor e Press the left 1 and right 3 buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results e Use the 4 way scroll 2 button top bottom left and right to scroll 23 a page up down left or right This button mimics your cursor pressing on the vertical and horizontal scroll bars of Windows applications Execute Click twice Tap twice at the quickly same speed as double clicking a mouse button Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and Tap twice at the hold then same speed as use finger to double clicking a drag the mouse button cursor on the then hold finger touchpad to the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor Access Click context once menu Scroll Click and hold the button in the desired direction up down left right Note Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad Also keep the touchpad dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements Hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not inc
13. dealer or an authorized service center Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Disk Boot Failure Insert a system bootable diskette into the floppy drive A then press Enter to reboot Equipment Configuration Error Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS Utility then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer Hard Disk 0 Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Hard Disk 0 Extended Type Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center I O Parity Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard Error or No Keyboard Connected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard Interface Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Memory Size Mismatch Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS Utility then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance Some problems may be solved using the BIOS Utility 64 3 Troubleshooting my computer 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
14. lock Using the Smart Card Using passwords 2 Customizing my computer Expanding through options Connectivity options Upgrade options Using system utilities Notebook Manager Launch Manager BIOS Utility 43 45 45 50 53 53 53 55 Contents viii 3 Troubleshooting my computer Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting tips Error messages Requesting service International Traveler s Warranty ITW Before you call Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Notices 57 59 62 63 64 64 64 67 73 Getting to know your TravelMate Your TravelMate computer combines high performance versatility power management features and multimedia capabilities with a unique style and ergonomic design Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with your new power computing partner A TravelMate tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters poster let us show you around your new TravelMate computer Front view 1 Display screen Also called LCD liquid crystal display displays computer output 2 Status indicators LEDs light emitting diode that turn on and off to show the status of the computer its functions and components 3 Launch keys Special keys for launching internet browser email program and frequently used programs See Launch Keys on page 20 for more details Getting to know your TravelMate 4 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which f
15. 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 46 2 Customizing my computer Built in network feature The built in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet based 10 100 Mbps network 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 LS Fast infrared The computer s fast infrared FIR port allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR aware computers and peripherals such as PDAs personal digital assistants mobile phones and infrared printers The infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to four megabits per second Mbps at a distance of up to one meter 47 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 48 2 Customizing my computer IEEE 1394 port The computer s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported devices like a video camera or digital camera See your video or digital camera s documentation for de
16. 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 40 Getting to know your TravelMate 2 Double click on the PlatinumKey icon on your Windows desktop 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 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 Card
17. with your computer This passport contains all you need to know about the ITW program A list of available authorized service centers is in this handy booklet Read this passport thoroughly Always have your ITW passport on hand especially when you travel to receive the benefits from our support centers Place your proof of purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide There are two ways to access Acer for technical support and information e Internet service worldwide www acersupport com 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 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
18. Keyboard 3 Click on the Language tab 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 verify the keyboard type in Windows XP follow the steps below 1 Click on Start Control Panel 2 Double click on Regional and Language Options 3 Click on the Language tab and click on Details 4 Verify that the keyboard layout used for En English United States is set to United States International If not select and click on ADD then select United States International and click on OK 5 Click on OK To type the Euro symbol 1 Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard 2 Open a text editor or word processor 3 Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol Note Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to www microsoft com typography fag faq12 htm for more information 20 Getting to know your TravelMate Launch Keys Located at the top of the keyboard are five buttons These buttons are called launch keys They are designated as P1 P2 P3 mail button and Web browser button Note To the left of these five launch keys is the wireless communication button For more information on this feature please refer to the wireless communication manual P1 User programmable P2 User programmable P3 Multimedia applicat
19. 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 buttons to adjust the volume See Hot keys on page 16 for more detail e If headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the line out port on the computer s rear panel 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 61 The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to the USB connector on the rear of the computer If it works contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose The infrared port does not work Check the following e Make sure that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other 15 degrees a maximum of 1 meter apart e Make sure there is a clear path between the two infrared ports Nothing should be blocking the ports e Make sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices for file transfers or you have the appropriate drivers for printing to an infrared printer e During the POST press F2 to access the BIOS Utilit
20. TravelMate 620 series User s guide Copyright 2001 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved TravelMate 620 series User s guide Original Issue September 2001 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 620 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
21. You have the choice of always enabling the 802 11b wireless LAN connection the default setting requires manually turning on the wireless LAN connection each time you turn on your system if you decide to keep wireless LAN always enabled please make sure that it is turned off when using your notebook PC in an airplane to avoid interference with flight navigation system Read this note and click on OK CO a a xl 4 To enable the WirelessLAN please contact with administrator To disable the Wireless LAN B left click on the ORINOCO client Manager on the lower right hand corner of the task bar Then click File menu and click Disable Radio to disable it Read the instructions on how to turn off 802 11b wireless LAN and click on OK BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS basic input output system Your computer is already properly configured and optimized and you do not need to run this utility However if you encounter configuration problems you may need to run it 56 2 Customizing my computer To activate the BIOS Utility press F2 during the POST power on self test while the TravelMate 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 N Move highlight bar 1 Select Esc
22. 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 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 Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Save these instructions for future reference 10 11 77 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
23. 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 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
24. dicator 12 status indicators 12 storage 24 AcerMedia drive 24 hard disk 24 support information 64 T touchpad 22 hotkey 18 using 22 23 travel international flights 32 local trips 32 troubleshooting 58 tips 62 U universal serial bus 47 83 v adjusting 27 view front 4 w left 4 warranty rear 6 International Traveler s Warran right 5 ty 64 volume Windows keys 16 84
25. e and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer If the temperature change is greater than 18 F 10 C allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly If possible leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home you may want to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home With a second AC adapter you can avoid transporting the extra weight to and from home If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time you might also want to add an external keyboard monitor or mouse 32 Getting to know your TravelMate Traveling with the computer when you are moving within a larger distance for instance from your office building to a client s office building or traveling locally Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged Airport security may require you to turn on your computer when bringing it into the gate area What to bring with you Bring the following items with you e AC adapter e Spare fully charged battery pack s e AcerMedia drive module 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 whil
26. e 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 29 Moving around with your TravelMate This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories 1 Save your work in progress Remove any media diskette or compact disc from the drive s Shut down the computer Close the display cover Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter nu BW N 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 an
27. e hard disk or 7 AcerMedia drive is active Battery charge Lights when the battery is being charged 13 A Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated S Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated 14 Getting to know your TravelMate Using the keyboard The full sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad separate cursor keys two Windows keys and twelve function keys Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off SeuguuuesesteuEss EEL LETT LE ETEL 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 15 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 key
28. e acer Product Name TrawelMateROn Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the five launch keys located above the keyboard See Launch Keys on page 18 for the location of the launch key 54 2 Customizing my computer You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start Programs and then Launch Manager to start the application Launch Manager Wireless Device Boot Status Launch Manager Launch Manager Launch Manager e Mail Always On X C Program Files ACER Launch Manager f 7 C Program Files ACER Launch Manager f he C Program Files Outlook Express msimn ex z C Program Files Internet E xplorer iexplore hd 15 x Launch Manager and 802 11b Wireless LAN Note For models with 802 11b Wireless LAN only By default the 802 11b wireless LAN is set to Always On You can manually switch off the 802 11b wireless LAN by pressing the G button Manually turning off 802 11b wireless LAN does not change this default setting which is re enabled when you restart your computer You have to use the Launch Manager to set it to Always Off so that when you turn on your computer 802 11b wireless LAN will be off 55 In Windows 2000 and XP only the administrator can change the setting in the Launch Manager For all other users press the G button then wait for the following dialog box to display C xj 4
29. e of this password with password checkpoints on boot up and resume from hibernation for maximum security 41 Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized 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 Other passwords include Windows and screensaver passwords Entering passwords When a password is set a password prompt appears in the left hand corner of the display screen When the Setup Password is set the following prompt appears when you press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility at boot up Setup Password Type the Setup Password and press Enter to access the BIOS Utility 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 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 42 Getting to
30. e 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 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 33 What to bring with you Bring the following items with you AC adapter Power cords that are appropriate for 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 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 When traveling in another country check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible If not purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer If you are using the modem check if the modem and connector is compatible with the telecommunications system of the country you are traveling in 34
31. eep 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 diskettes and compact discs from the drive s Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head e Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall 31 Caution Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the computer Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen What to bring with you Unless you already have some items at home bring the following items with you e AC adapter and power cord e The printed user s guide 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 Ifyou need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot bring the computer with you leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat e Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation Allow the computer to return to room temperatur
32. first time after which the last region code set will remain permanent Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set Refer to the table below for DVD movie region code information 26 Getting to know your TravelMate 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 ROM drive Please refer to the online help for more information 27 Audio The computer comes with 16 bit high fidelity AC 97 stereo audio and includes a built in sensitive microphone and dual stereo speakers There are audio ports on the rear of the computer See Rear view on page 6 for more information on connecting external audio devices Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons See Hot keys on page 16 for more informations on adjusting the speaker volume 28 Getting to know your TravelMate 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 driv
33. his unit It should be a detachable type UL listed CSA certified type SPT 2 rated 7A 125V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 15 feet 4 6 meters Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product The CD or DVD drive s classification label Shown below is located on the drive CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION 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 RADIACI N LASER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING VEDABNING SE IKKE IND STRALEN VARO LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSATEILYLLE VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR PPNAD ALA TUJOTA SATEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNESSTIRR IKKE INN STRALEN 79 Lithium battery statement 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 Eksplosion
34. ifications Appendix B Notices This appendix lists the general notices of your computer 75 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 the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Notice Peripheral devices Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limi
35. ion Mail Email application The LED of the mail button will flash when the user has incoming email Web browser Internet browser application 21 Email checking function When you first start up your system a Mail Checking dialog box will be displayed In this dialog box you have the option to launch the program at startup or not set the time for mail checking etc If you already have an email account you can fill in the Mail Properties in the dialog box gg Mail Checking x r Option V Launch program at system startup Repeat every 30 minutes r Mail Properties UserID fon Mail Server hotmailco Ex Stan Ex hotmail com Password Port Number 10 Cancel The Mail Server is the server name where you get your email for example JohnSmith hotmail com the Mail Server is hotmail com Aside from the email checking function there is a mail button that is used to launch the email application It is located above the keyboard right below the LCD The LED of the mail button will flash when the user has received an incoming email You can also access the Mail Checking dialog box by clicking on Start Programs Launch Manager then click on E Mail checking setting 22 Getting to know your TravelMate 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
36. know your TravelMate 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 e Notebook Manager e 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 key link accessories acer com 45 Expanding through options Your TravelMate offers you a complete mobile computing experience Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer see your online guide for more details Fax data modem Your computer have a built in V 90 56Kbps AC 97 Link fax data modem Warning This
37. lay device that supports S video input e Automatic LCD dim feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves power e Dual display capability Multimedia e 16 bit high fidelity AC 97 stereo audio with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer e Built in dual speakers e Built in microphone e High speed optical drive AcerMedia bay 11 Connectivity e High speed fax data modem port e Ethernet Fast Ethernet port e Fast infrared wireless communication USB Universal Serial Bus ports e IEEE 1394 port e Optional InviLink 802 11b wireless LAN Human centric design and ergonomics e Internet 4 way scroll button e Sleek smooth and stylish design e Full sized keyboard e Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device Expansion e One type II CardBus PC Card slot e Upgradeable memory e EasyPort port replicator 12 Getting to know your TravelMate Indicators The computer has seven easy to read status icons below the display screen The Power and Sleep status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed Wireless Lights when the Wireless LAN capabilities are G communication enabled XX Power Lights when the computer is on z Sleep Lights when the computer enters Standby mode and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode Media activity Lights when the floppy driv
38. le the computer function available if supported by operating system See Power management on page 28 Fn F4 z Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep Z mode See Power management on page 28 Fn F5 Display toggle Switches display output CJi between the display screen external monitor if connected and both the display screen and external monitor Fn F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Ei 18 Getting to know your TravelMate Fn F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad ar on and off Fn F8 dft Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fn T Volume up Increases the speaker volume a Fn L Volume down Decreases the speaker 1 volume Fn gt ree Brightness up Increases the screen O brightness Fn say Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness 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 OO OOOO Go LULLE 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 19 To verify the keyboard type in Windows Millennium Edition and Windows 2000 follow the steps below 1 Click on Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click on
39. model type Serial number Date of purchase 65 66 3 Troubleshooting my computer Appendix A Specifications This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer 69 Microprocessor e Mobile Intel Pentium III Processor M with 512 KB level 2 cache featuring the new Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology Memory e Main memory expandable to 1 GB e Dual 144 pin soDIMM sockets e PC 133 SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory support e 512 KB Flash ROM BIOS Data storage e One high capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk e One 5 25 inch internal removable optical drive AcerMedia bay Display and video Thin Film Transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD displaying 16 bit high color up to 1024 x 786 eXtended Graphics Array XGA resolution for 13 3 and 14 1 and 1400 x 1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array SXGA resolution for 15 e 4X AGP bus with 3D acceleration e Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support e Dual display capability e S video for output to a television or display device that supports S video input e Automatic LCD dim feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves power Audio e 16 bit AC 97 stereo audio with built in wavetable synthesizer e Dual speakers and microphone e Separate audio ports for headphone out line in and microphone in devices Keyboard and pointing device e 84 85 88 key Windows keyboa
40. mputer and want to turn it on again wait at least two seconds before powering up Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight Do not place it near sources of heat such as a radiator 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
41. 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 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 z An Online guide is your helping hand on the go with easy jP to access detailed and linked information about y
42. our E gt 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 along with other documents included with your package which contain important reminders and updates So please read through it For more information about our products services and support information please visit our Web site global 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 right side of your TravelMate See Right view on page 5 for the location of the power switch To turn the power off do any of the following Use the Windows shutdown command For Windows 2000 and Windows Me Click on Start Shut Down and select Shut down then click on OK or For Windows XP Click on Start Turn off Computer then click Turn Off Use the power switch Note You can also use the power switch to perform power management functions See Windows help for more information 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 the online guide for details 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 co
43. pad manner Cursor control keys Hold Shift while using Hold Fn while using on embedded cursor control keys cursor control keys keypad Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters Type the letters in a on embedded keypad normal manner Note If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad 16 Getting to know your TravelMate Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions GD OOOO Gs s HHH EL ALELO Windows logo Start button Combinations with this key perform key shortcut functions Below are a few examples a Tab Activates next taskbar button E Explores My Computer A F Finds Document a M Minimizes All Shift M Undoes Minimize All 2A R Displays the Run dialog box Application key Opens a context menu same as a right click B 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 17 To activate hot keys press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination Fn F1 9 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys Fn F2 P Setup Accesses the computer s V configuration utility Fn F3 1 Power Switches the power W management management scheme used by scheme togg
44. rd 70 Appendix A Specifications e Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device with 4 way scroll button I O ports e One type II CardBus PC Card slot e One RJ 45 jack Ethernet 10 100 e One RJ 11 phone jack V 90 e One DC in jack e One parallel port ECP EPP e One external monitor port e One speaker headphone out jack 3 5mm mini jack e One audio line in jack 3 5mm mini jack e Two USB ports e One FIR port IrDA e One expansion connector e One Smart Card slot Weight and dimensions e 2 67 kg 5 9 Ibs with battery and optical drive e 323 W x 265 D x 35 H mm Environment e Temperature e Operating 5 C 35 C e Non operating 20 C 65 C e Humidity non condensing e Operating 20 80 RH e Non operating 20 80 RH System e ACPI support e DMI 2 0 compliant e Microsoft Windows operating system 71 Power e Battery pack e 3820 4000 mAH Li lon battery pack e 1 hour rapid charge 2 5 hour charge in use e AC adapter e 70 Watt Model ADP 65DB rev B e Auto sensing 100 240Vac 47 63Hz Options e 128 256 512 MB memory upgrade modules e Additional Li lon battery pack e Additional AC adapter e DVD CD RW module includes DVD playback software e EasyPort port replicator e External battery charger e InviLink 802 11b wireless LAN PC card e Secondary hard drive e Floppy drive module AcerMedia bay e USB floppy drive e DVD CD RW combo drive 72 Appendix A Spec
45. rease the touchpad s responsiveness 24 Getting to know your TravelMate Storage This computer supplies you with the following media storage e High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk e AcerMedia drive Hard disk The high capacity hard disk is the answer to your storage needs This is where your programs and data are stored AcerMedia drive The AcerMedia bay accepts a wide variety of optional media drive modules for use with your computer These optional items include e CD ROM drive e DVD ROM drive DVD CD RW drive e Second hard disk drive e Floppy disk drive Note To swap AcerMedia drive modules see Swapping AcerMedia drive modules on page 52 25 Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on press the drive eject button When the power is off you can eject the drive tray using the emergency eject hole See page 60 Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD ROM drive module is installed in the AcerMedia bay you can play DVD movies on your computer 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disc then close the DVD tray Important When you launch the DVD player for the first time the program asks you to input the region code DVD discs are divided into 6 regions Once your DVD drive is set to a region code it will play DVD discs of that region only You can set the region code a maximum of five times including the
46. s 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 you made by selecting the button corresponding to each command Using passwords Passwords 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 55 and your online guide for more details e Power on Password secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the us
47. s Logon Authentication with the Smart Card will be disabled which means that the protection of your PC as well as other options under System Lock Option and Password Option 38 Getting to know your TravelMate 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 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 PC 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 Smart 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 PC 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
48. sfare 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 Paristo 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 Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem hnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers Year 2000 compliance statement The TravelMate 620 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 Compliant For more details check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center Web site global acer com service pcy2000 html 80 Appendix B Notices Macrovision copyright protection notice
49. tails PC Card slot The type II CardBus PC Card slot found on the left side of the computer accepts credit card sized cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer These cards should have a PC Card logo on them PC Cards formerly PCMCIA are add on cards for portable computers giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs Popular 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 Note Refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions 49 Inserting a PC Card Insert the card into the lower slot and make the proper connections e g network cable if necessary See your card manual for details we Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card 1 Exit the application using the card 2 Left click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation 3 Press the slot eject button to pop out the eject button a then press it again to eject the card b 50 2 Customizing my computer Port expansion devices Two types of expansion devices are available for your computer e I O replicator adds serial port and parallel port connections to your computer e EasyPort adds a host of ports for your computer and allows you to connect and disconnect peripherals from your computer in one quick step
50. ts 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 76 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 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
51. unctions like a computer mouse 5 Click buttons left The left and right buttons function like the center and right left and right mouse buttons the center button serves as a 4 way scroll button 6 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared printer IR aware computer ee a 7 Speakers Outputs sound 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 9 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer Left view 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured by a screw 2 USB port Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices e g USB mouse USB camera 3 PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot 4 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II 16 bit PC Card or 32 bit i CardBus PC Card 5 Smart Card eject Ejects the Smart Card from the slot button 6 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 7 Video capture kit Accepts the video capture kit option on the slot left side of the computer 8 Smart Card slot Slot for Smart Card interface with pre boot authentication system Right view 1 AcerMedia drive Houses a removable media drive module 2 AcerMedia indicator Lights up when the AcerMedia drive is active 3 Eject button Ejects the drive tray 4 Emergency eject slot Ejects the drive tray when the computer is turned off See page 60 for more details 5 Power switch Turns on the computer power 6 Getting to know yo
52. ur TravelMate 6 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington compatible 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 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter a oe me ee 2 USB port Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices e g s e USB mouse USB camera 3 S video Connects to a television or display device with S video input 4 External display Connects to a display device e g external port monitor LCD projector and displays up to 16 7 million colors and up to 1400x1050 O resolution 5 Expansion port Connects to I O port replicator or EasyPort a expansion devices CS 6 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device e g parallel printer 7 Speaker Connects to audio line out devices e g Headphone out speakers headphones jack gt 8 Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman 9 Modem jack Connects to a phone line 10 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 based Q network 11 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices 1394 Bottom view Getting to know your TravelMate 1 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool Note Don t cover or obstruct the opening of the fan 2 AcerMedia bay Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for release latch removal or swapping 3 AcerMedia bay
53. ustomizing my computer Swapping AcerMedia drive modules Note The floppy and the hard disk drive modules are not hot swappable You have to turn off your computer before you can swap the modules You can swap the AcerMedia drive with any optional AcerMedia modules First slide the AcerMedia release latch as shown in the illustration a Then remove the optical drive from the AcerMedia bay b Then insert the optional AcerMedia module into the AcerMedia bay until the it click into place Using system utilities Notebook Manager The computer has a built in system setup program called Notebook Manager The Windows based Notebook Manager allows you to set passwords the startup sequence of the drives and power management settings It also shows current hardware configurations To start the Notebook Manager press Fn F2 or follow these steps 1 Click on Start Programs then Notebook Manager 2 Select the Notebook Manager application to run the program Click on Help for more information Notebook Manager pe 2 x Information Viewer POST Boot Sequence Password Display Device Welcome to Notebook Manager otebook This page shows you the basic system configuration j Manager CPU Intel Pentium III 1200 MHz Total Memory 128 MB Hard Disk 5001 MB Serial Port Enabled Parallel Port Enabled Internal Cache Cache ON 32 KB External Cache Cache ON 512 KB TouchPad Enabled Manufacturer Nam
54. y 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 60 3 Troubleshooting my computer Image is not full screen The computer display has a native resolution of 1024 x 768 XGA for the 13 3 and 14 1 and 1400 x 1050 SXGA for the 15 0 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
55. y 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 POST press F2 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 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 up your location Refer to the Windows manual 62 3 Troubleshooting my computer 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 on page 63 If the problem cannot be resolved contact your dealer See Requesting service on page 64 63 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 Contact your
56. ywhere you go within the building To bring the computer out of Sleep mode open the display If you are taking the computer to a client s office or a different building you may choose to shut down the computer 1 Click on Start Shut Down or Turn off Computer Windows XP 2 Select Shut down and click on OK or select Turn Off Windows XP 30 Getting to know your TravelMate or 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 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 4 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 4 hours or if your battery is not fully charged you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the meeting room If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sl
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