Acer 5330 Series Laptop User Manual
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1. 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 Launch keys Special keys for launching internet browser E Mail program and frequently used programs See Launch Keys on page 20 for more details 3 Power button Turns on the computer power 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 4 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions 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 a 7 Floppy disc drive or Reads writes data from to the media card reader if installed 8 Floppy eject button Ejects floppy disc N A when card reader installed 9 Speakers Outputs sound 10 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 11 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer 12 Status indicators LEDs light emitting diode that turn on and off to show the status of the computer its functions and components 13 Latch Latch for opening and closing the laptop Left view 1 Optical dr2. 41 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 details PC Card slot The type II type Ill 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 PC 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 42 2 Customizing my computer Inserting a PC Card Insert the card into the slot and make the proper connection e g network cable if necessary See your card manual for details Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card 1 Exit the application using the card 2 Left click on the 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 43 Connecting to Acer EasyPort replicator The computer s 100 pin connector enables you to connect an Acer EasyPort repl
3. 52 3 Troubleshooting my computer Image is not full screen The computer display has a native resolution of 1024 x 768 XGA for the 14 1 or 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 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 17 for more detail e If headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the line out port on the computer s left 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 optica
4. 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 39 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 Fax data modem Your computer has a built in V 92 56 Kbps 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 Start your communications software program See your communications manual for instructions 40 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 or gigabit LAN 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 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 three ports available
5. carry on luggage e f possible have the computer inspected by hand Airport security X ray machines are safe but do not put the computer through a metal detector e Avoid exposing floppy discs to hand held metal detectors Traveling internationally with the computer Preparing the computer If you are traveling from country to country Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling 32 1 Getting to know your TravelMate What to bring with you Bring the following items with you e AC adapter e Power cord that is appropriate for the country to which you are traveling e Spare fully charged battery pack s 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 adapter power cord specifications are compatible If not purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer e Ifyou are using the modem check if the modem and connector is compatible with the telecommunications system of the country you are traveling in 33 Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care
6. computer anywhere you go within the building To bring the computer out of Sleep mode open the display then slide 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 Turn off Computer Windows XP 2 Click on Turn Off Windows XP Or 29 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 then slide and release the power button Note If the sleep indicator is off the computer 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 it is in Sleep mode for a period of time What to bring to short meetings A fully charged battery runs the computer for about 2 0 2 5 hours under most circumstances If your meeting is shorter than that you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than the computer What to bring to long meetings If your meeting will last longer than 2 0 2 5 hours or if your battery is not fully charged you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the meeting room If the meeting room does not have an electrical outle
7. disk 24 support information 54 T touchpad 22 hotkey 18 using 22 23 travel international flights 31 local trips 31 troubleshooting 50 U universal serial bus 40 VM view front 5 left 5 rear 7 right 6 volume adjusting 26 Ww warranty International Traveler s Warran ty 54 Windows keys 16
8. 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 panel of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible computer security lock Wrap the 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 locks are also available 34 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates Serveral different levels of protection for your computer and data e Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS Utility Once set you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS Utility See BIOS Utility on page 47 for more details e User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot up and resume from hibernation for maximum security e Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot up and resume from hibernation for maximum security e The Primary HardDisk Security item in BIOS set up protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your Hard Disk Even if
9. 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 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 E liquid has been spilled into the product c Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water
10. symbol Please refer to www microsoft com typography fag faq12 htm for more information 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 E Mail button and Web browser button Wireless Communication Button To the left of these five launch keys is the wireless communication button This button works to activate wireless LAN and or Bluetooth This button toggles between Wireless LAN and Bluetooth if both are installed 21 P1 User programmable P2 User programmable P3 User programmable E Mail E Mail application Web browser Internet browser application E Mail Detection Right click the Launch Manager icon on the taskbar and click on E Mail Detection In this dialog box you have the option to enable disable mail checking set the time interval for mail checking etc If you already have an E Mail account you can fill in User Name Password and POP3 Server in the dialog box The POP3 Server is the mail Server where you get your E Mail Launch Manager Check Mail User Name Valued Acer Customer Pass A e POP3 Server Jacercomth Check Interval 1180 second s Cancel Aside from the E Mail checking function there is a mail button that is used to launch the E Mail application It is located above the keyboard right below the LCD 22 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Touchpad The buil
11. Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices e g USB mouse USB camera Expansion port Oo cc Connects to I O port replicator or expansion devices e g Acer EasyPort 8 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 7 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 based network 8 IEEE 1394 port Connects to an IEEE 1394 device 1394 9 Modem jack Connects to a phone line L Bottom view 1 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack 3 Cooling fans Help keep the computer cool Note Don t cover or obstruct the opening of the fans 4 HDD Houses the computer s Hard Disk 5 FDD card reader Accesses the cable connectors for the FDD cable connector cover or card reader 6 AcerMedia Bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module 7 AcerMedia Bay release latch Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removing the optical drive 10 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Features Below is a brief summary of the computer s many features Performance e Mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processor with 512 KB level 2 cache featuring the new Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology e Standard 256 MB DDR333 SDRAM upgradeable to 2 GB on dual soDIMM sockets e Integrated CD ROM DVD ROM DVD CD RW combo or DVD RW or DVD Dual drive e 30 40 60 GB or higher capacity ATA 100 HDD e Li ion battery pack e Power manageme
12. ER INVISIBLE EN CAS D OUVERTURE EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GE FFNET 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 PPNAD ALA TUIJOTA SATEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNESSTIRR IKKE INN STRALEN 69 Lithium battery statement The TravelMate 540 series uses the lithium battery models UR18650G5 and US18650F only CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if at all possible ADVARSEL Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig h ndtering Udskiftning m kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type L ver det brugte batteri tilbsage 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 A
13. GB e Dual 200 pin soDIMM sockets e _PC2700 DDR SDRAM Double Data Rate 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 optical drive e One 3 5 inch internal floppy drive or 5 in 1 card reader Display and video e Thin Film Transistor TFT Liquid Crystal Display LCD displaying 32 bit true color up to 1024 x 768 eXtended Graphics Array XGA resolution for 14 1 or 1400 x 1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array SXGA resolution for 15 0 e SN 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 e Dual speakers and microphone e Audio ports for microphone line in and headphone speaker line out 60 Appendix A Specifications Keyboard and pointing device e 84 85 88 key Windows keyboard e Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device with 4 way scroll button UO ports e Two type Il one type III CardBus PC Card slot e One RJ 45 jack Ethernet 10 100 Base T e One RJ 11 jack V 92 56 Kbps modem e One DC in jack e One parallel port ECP EPP e One external monitor port e One headphone speaker line out jack 3 5 mm
14. TravelMate 540 series User s guide Copyright 2003 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved TravelMate 540 series User s guide Original Issue July 2003 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications This company makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Record the model number serial number purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated TravelMate 540 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 identificatio
15. ace the computer on uneven surfaces Taking care of your AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter e Do not connect the adapter to any other device e 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 e When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug e 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 e 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 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 vi 3 Usea soft cloth moistened with water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners 4 Toclean 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 prod
16. ack Then turn the computer over to access its base 2 Remove the screw from the memory cover a then lift up and remove the memory cover b 45 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 screws 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 46 2 Customizing my computer 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 2 Notebook Manager System Information Settings Help Exit System Information pr 8 Volume Control Boot Options Power Scheme Be Display system Password hardware information Launch Manager Display Device Invilink E e ses ai Ca e j Smart Card s Exit Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the five launch keys located above the keyboard See Launch Keys on page 20 for the loca
17. ates International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard Oe OOOO gt HOA toi LILIIITILIIT BIT SS WS 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 2000 follow the steps below 1 Click on Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click on 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 20 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 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
18. cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 66 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 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 opera
19. 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 68 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 If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f 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 recommended battery Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion 13 Warning Batteries may explode if not handled properly Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire Keep them away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly 14 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set provided in your accessories box for this unit It should be a detachable type UL listed CSA certified type SPT 2 rated 7A 125V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 15 feet 4 6 meters Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product The CD or DVD drive s classification label shown below is located on the drive CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LAS
20. dows shutdown command For Windows 2000 Click on Start Shut Down and select Shut down then click on OK e or For Windows XP Click on Start Turn off Computer then click Turn Off e Use the power button Note You can also use the power button to perform power management functions See Windows help for more information 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 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 other liquid on the computer e Do not subject the computer to heavy shock and vibration e Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt e Never place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer e Do not slam the computer display when you close it e Never pl
21. emory 12 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Indicators The computer has seven easy to read status icons below the display screen and on the front Power Lights green when the computer is on and O lights orange when the computer is in Standby mode 5 Media activity Lights when the Hard Disk is active Battery charge Lights green when the battery is being charged ES Lights orange when the battery power is low and is being charged Wireless Lights orange when the Wireless LAN Communication capabilities are enabled applicable only Lignts blue when Bluetooth capabilities are when Wireless enabled LAN or Bluetooth installed 13 A Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated N Scroll lock Lights when Scroll lock is activated 14 1 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 C E lt gt TT CT ag 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
22. f that region only You can set the region code a maximum of five times including the first time after which the last region code set will remain permanently Recovering your Hard Disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set Refer to the table below for DVD movie region code information 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds 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 26 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Audio The computer comes with 16 bit high fidelity AC 97 stereo audio and includes a sensitive built in microphone and dual stereo speakers papapag There are audio ports on the left side of the computer See Left view on page 5 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 17 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume 27 Power management This computer has a built in power management unit that monitors system activity System activity refers to any activity
23. ges in temperature and humidity can cause condensation Allow the computer to return to room temperature and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer If the temperature change is greater than 18 F 10 C allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly If possible leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home 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 31 Traveling with the computer Preparing the computer If you are traveling greater distances for instance from your office building to a client s office building or traveling locally 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 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
24. hen using the touchpad Also keep the touchpad dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements Hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness 24 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Storage This computer supplies you with the following media storage e High capacity Enhanced IDE Hard Disk e Optical drive Hard Disk The high capacity Hard Disk is the answer to your storage needs This is where your programs and data are stored Optical drive The optical drive 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 e DVD CD RW combo drive e DVD RW drive e DVD Dual drive Ejecting the optical 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 52 25 Using software Playing DVD movies When a DVD ROM or DVD CD RW combo 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 disc then close the DVD tray Important When you launch the DVD player for the first time the program asks you to enter the region code DVD discs are divided into 6 regions Once your DVD drive is set to a region code it will play DVD discs o
25. icator optional Note The system supports a maximum of six USB devices Two ports are available on the rear panel one on the right side two internal ports are reserved by the system for optional card readers and Bluetooth The Acer EasyPort s two USB ports will function when plugged in however only one of the ports on the machine will function due to the limitations of the system chipset The USB port closest to the parallel port on the EasyPort supports USB2 0 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 44 2 Customizing my computer Memory upgrade Memory is expandable to 2 GB employing 128 256 512 MB industry standard soDIMMs Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules The computer supports DDR Double Data Rate SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory There are two memory slots on your computer one of which is occupied by the 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 p
26. ing on local trips 31 troubleshooting 50 turning off iv connections network 40 D display hotkeys 18 troubleshooting 51 52 DVD 25 DVD movies playing 25 E email checking function 21 Euro 19 F FAQ See frequently asked questions frequently asked questions 51 front view 3 H hard disk 24 help online services 54 Hibernation mode hotkey 17 hotkeys 17 l IEEE 1394 port 41 indicator lights 12 ITW See warranty K keyboard 14 embedded numeric keypad 15 hotkeys 17 lock keys 14 troubleshooting 53 Windows keys 16 L LEDs 12 media access on indicator 12 74 memory installing 44 45 upgrading 44 modem 39 N network 40 Notebook Manager 46 hotkey 17 notice DVD copyright protection 70 num lock 14 on indicator 13 numeric keypad embedded 15 num lock 15 O online services 54 options memory upgrade 44 P password 34 types 34 PC Card 41 ejecting 42 inserting 42 ports 39 POST power on self test 47 printer troubleshooting 53 problems 51 CD ROM 52 display 51 52 keyboard 53 printer 53 startup 51 troubleshooting 50 Q questions setting location for modem use 53 S safety CD ROM 68 FCC notice 65 general instructions 67 modem notices 66 scroll lock 14 security keylock 33 passwords 34 smart card 34 service when to call vi speakers hotkey 18 troubleshooting 52 specifications 58 Standby mode hotkey 17 status indicators 12 storage 24 AcerMedia drive 24 hard
27. involving one or more of the following devices keyboard mouse floppy drive Hard Disk or any connected peripherals 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 28 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 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 Save your work in progress Remove any media discettes or compact discs from the drive s Shut down the computer Close the display cover Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter a vr W N gt Disconnect any external keyboard pointing device printer monitor and other external devices 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer Moving around Preparing the computer If you are just moving short distances for example from your office desk to a meeting room Before moving the computer close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode You can now safely take the
28. ist 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 assistance from our support centers Place your proof of purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide Please consult www acersupport com Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service and please be at your computer when you call With your support we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently If there are error messages or beeps reported by your computer write them down as they appear on the screen or the number and sequence in the case of beeps You are required to provide the following information Name Address Telephone number Machine and model type Serial number Date of purchase 55 56 3 Troubleshooting my computer Appendix A Specifications This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer 59 Microprocessor e Mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processor with 512 KB level 2 cache featuring the new Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology with 533 MHz processor system bus Memory e Main memory expandable to 2
29. ive Houses an optical drive module CD ROM DVD ROM or DVD CD RW combo drive 2 Optical drive Lights up when the optical drive is active indicator 3 Eject button Ejects the drive tray 4 Emergency eject slot Ejects the drive tray when the computer is turned off See page 52 for more details 5 PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot 6 PC Card slots Accepts two type Il or one type III PC Card 7 Headphone Connects to audio line out devices e g Speaker Line out headphones speakers jack 8 Microphone Line in Accepts audio line in devices e g jack e oe microphone audio CD player stereo walkman 6 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Note The positions of the optical drive indicator eject button and emergency eject hole may differ depending on the optical drive module installed Right view 1 USB port Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices e g ada USB mouse USB camera 2 Ventilation slot Enables the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use 3 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter Rear view Security keylock Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock S video E gt Connects to a television or display device with S video input External display port o Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector Parallel port Connects to a parallel device e g parallel printer USB ports
30. l drive Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip and push to eject the tray 53 The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to the USB ports of the computer If it works contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose The printer does not work Check the following e Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on e Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the Computers 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 for Windows XP 1 Click on Start Control Panel 2 Double click on Phone and Modem 3 Click on Dialing Rules and begin setting up your location Refer to the Windows manual for further information 54 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 with your computer This passport contains all you need to know about the ITW program A l
31. mini jack e One microphonelline in jack 3 5 mm mini jack e Three USB ports e One IEEE 1394 port e One S video TV out NTSC PAL port e One Fast Infrared port e One 100 pin port replicator connector Weight and dimensions e 327 W x 275 5 D x 41 6 44 1 H mm e 3 5 kg 7 6 Ibs for 14 1 LCD model 3 6 kg 7 9 lbs for 15 0 LCD model 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 61 System e ACPI support e DMI 2 0 compliant e Microsoft Windows operating systems Power e Battery pack e 69 63 Wh Li ion battery pack e _3 hour rapid charge 6 hour charge in use e AC adapter e 90 Watt with 19 V DC output e Auto sensing 90 284 VAC 47 63 Hz Options e 128 256 512 MB memory upgrade modules e Additional Li ion battery pack e Additional AC adapter e Acer EasyPort replicator 62 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Notices This appendix lists the general notices of your computer 65 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 in
32. n 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 computer can help you be more productive This guide provides clear and concise information about the computer so read it thoroughly If you ever need to print out a copy this User s guide is also available in PDF Portable Document Format Follow these steps 1 Click on Start All Programs AcerSystem 2 Click on AcerSystem User s Guide Note Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader installed For instructions on how to use Adobe Acrobat Reader access the Help menu This User s Guide introduces you to the many ways your A 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 press and release the power button on the top left of your TravelMate See page 3 for the location of the power button To turn the power off do any of the following e Use the Win
33. 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 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 Ken er Se gt gt O ee Number keys on Type numbers in a normal embedded keypad manner Cursor control keys Hold Shift while using Hold Fn while using on embedded cursor control keys cursor control keys keypad Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters Type the letters in a on embedded keypad normal manner 16 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions C OOO Cc SEBSESESSEESSESEBSESB Bo s HH A Ile Lt Windows logo Start button Combinations with this key perform key shortcut functions Below are a few examples a H ag Tab Activates next taskbar button au E Explores My Computer au F Finds Document A M Minimizes All Shift le M Undoes Minimize All ay R Displays the Run dialog box Application key Opens a context menu
34. nna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment example use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Index A AC adapter caring for v AcerMedia drive 24 audio 26 adjusting the volume 26 troubleshooting 52 battery pack caring for v charging indicator 12 BIOS utility 47 brightness hotkeys 18 C caps lock 14 on indicator 13 care AC adapter v battery pack v computer iv CD ROM ejecting 24 ejecting manually 52 troubleshooting 52 cleaning computer v computer bringing to meetings 29 caring for iv cleaning v disconnecting 28 features 3 10 indicators 12 keyboards 14 moving around 28 on indicator 12 performance 10 security 33 setting up a home office 30 taking home 29 traveling internationally 31 73 travel
35. nt system with ACPI Advanced Configuration Power Interface 1 0b supporting Standby and Hibernation power saving modes Display e 14 1 Thin Film Transistor TFT Liquid Crystal Display LCD displaying 32 bit high true color up to 1024 x 768 eXtended Graphics Array XGA resolution e 15 Thin Film Transistor TFT Liquid Crystal Display LCD displaying 32 bit high true color up to 1400 x 1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array SXGA resolution e 3D capabilities e Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support 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 e Dual display capability 11 Multimedia 16 bit high fidelity AC 97 stereo audio Dual built in speakers Built in microphone High speed optical drive Connectivity High speed fax data modem port Ethernet Fast Ethernet port USB Universal Serial Bus ports IEEE 1394 port Fast Infrared FIR port Docking port for port replicator Inetgrated Invilink wireless LAN module Integrated Bluetooth module Human centric design and ergonomics Five launch keys including internet browser E Mail and three user programmable keys 4 way scroll button Sleek smooth and stylish design Full sized keyboard Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device Expansion Two type II or one type Ill CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable m
36. nv nd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera anv nt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion VAROITUS P risto voi r j ht jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin H vit k ytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgem en Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselbsen oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem hnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers 70 Appendix B Notices LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high precision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or colored dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction Macrovision copyright protection notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 4 819 098 and 4 907 093 licensed f
37. or limited viewing uses only A Tick notice For safety reasons only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified The unit shall be connected to Telecommunication Network through a line cord which meets the requirements of ACA Technical Standard TS008 Australian approved mains cord set shall be used with the equipment Note Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and or Bluetooth only Regulatory Information The Wireless module must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards 71 Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Europe EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the standards listed below following the provisions of the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC ETSI EN 301 489 1 17 ETSI EN 300 328 2 EN 300 328 V1 4 1 USA Federal Communications Commission FCC This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation of the devices in an Wireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Wireless module is far belo
38. same as a right click Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen brightness volume output To activate hot keys press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination C C ep e gt SI IT IT II IT Fn F1 9 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys Fn F2 9 Setup Launch Notebook Manager Fn F3 I Power Switches the power Gei management management scheme used by scheme toggle the computer function available if supported by operating system See Power management on page 27 Fn F4 z Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep Z mode See Power management on page 27 18 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Fn F5 Ola Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both the display screen and external monitor Fn F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Fn F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad a on and off Fn F8 129 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fn Volume up Increases the speaker volume a Fn Volume down Decreases the speaker 1 volume Fn ie Brightness up Increases the screen O brightness Fn A Brightness down Decreases the screen K brightness 19 The Euro symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United St
39. structions 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 e _ Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Notice Peripheral devices Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer Use conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not
40. t reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode Press Fn FA 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 Preparing the computer If you are traveling from your office to your home or vice versa 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 discettes and compact discs from the drive s Failure to remove the media can damage the 30 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 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 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 take the following items with you e AC adapter and power cord e The printed user s guide 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 take the computer with you leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat e Chan
41. t in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface This means that the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad The central location on the palmrest provides optimal 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 to a left click e Use the 4 way scroll 2 button top bottom left and right to scroll a page up down left or right This button mimics your cursor pressing on the vertical and horizontal scroll bars of Windows applications 23 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 w
42. te properly disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem If the problem is with the equipment discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor TBR 21 This equipment has been approved Council Decision 98 482 EC TBR 21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance 67 Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Save these instructions for future reference 1 2 10 11 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use this product near water Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug
43. ter Easy answers and solutions are provided for each one opened the display and pressed the power button but 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 adapter to recharge the battery pack e Make sure that the AC adapter 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 discette in the floppy drive Remove or replace it with a system discette and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system e The operating system files may be damaged or missing Insert the startup disc you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system This will diagnose your system and make necessary fixes Nothing appears on the screen The computer s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not turn the display back on two things might be the cause e The brightness level might be too low Press Fn gt 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
44. 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 Supervisor and Hard Disk Password If you forget your password please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center Entering passwords When a password is set a password prompt appears in the centre of the display screen e When the Supervisor Password is set a prompt appears when you press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility at boot up e Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS Utility If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press Enter e When the User Password is set and the Password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt appears at boot up e Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press Enter 35 Important You have three chances to enter a password If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries the system halts Slide and hold the power button 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 the BIOS Utility 36 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 2 Customizing my computer
45. tion of the launch keys You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launch Manager to start the application 47 You can manually switch off the wireless LAN by pressing the G button Launch Manager Launch m Me Launch Manager Add Delete ve Launch Manager Ri Add Delete Launch GE Launch Manager zl Add Delete E Mail E Mail Manager KA Add Delete Internet Browser KA Add Delete Cancel BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS Basic Input Output System Your computer is already properly configured and optimized and you do not need to run this utility However if you encounter configuration problems you may need to run it To activate the 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 48 2 Customizing my computer 3 Troubleshooting my computer This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer Do not attempt to open the computer by yourself Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance 51 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your compu
46. uct e The computer does not operate normally Please refer to Troubleshooting my computer on page 49 First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer 1 Getting to know your TravelMate A TravelMate tour Front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features Indicators Using the keyboard Special keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Storage Hard Disk Optical 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 lock Using passwords 2 Customizing my computer Expanding through options Connectivity options Connecting to Acer EasyPort replicator Using system utilities Notebook Manager Launch Manager BIOS Utility 37 39 39 43 46 46 46 47 Contents viii 3 Troubleshooting my computer Frequently asked questions Requesting service International Traveler s Warranty ITW Before you call Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Notices Index 63 73 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Your TravelMate computer combines high performance versatility power management features and multimedia capabilities with a unique style and ergonomic design Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with your new power computing partner
47. w the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Wireless module shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized The transmitter and the antenna are permanently installed inside the notebook and are specific for this model not for generic computer The antenna of this device is installed on the top of the LCD display For compliance with FCC radiation exposure limits It should be operated with a separation distance of 20cm or more between the antenna and the body of the user and the antenna should not be operated next to a nearby person 72 Appendix B Notices This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving ante
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