Acer 2350 Laptop User Manual
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1. All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Notice Peripheral devices Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception 64 Appendix B Notices Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notice Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Remarque a l intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby Acer declares that this TravelMate series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Please visit www acer com about certificates nb for complete documents SameyaHnie gna P CooTtBe2. Insert the card into the slot and make the proper connections e g network cable if necessary See your card manual for details Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card 1 Exit the application using the card 39 2 Left click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation 3 a Press the slot eject button to pop out the eject button then b press it again to eject the card 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 authorised dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade Memory upgrade Memory is expandable to 2 GB employing 256 or 512 MB or 1 GB industry standard soDIMMs The computer supports DDR SDRAM 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 40 2 Customising my computer Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory 1 Turn off the computer unplug the AC adaptor if connected and remove the battery pack Then turn the computer over to access its base 2 a Remove the screws from the memory cover then b lift up and remove the memory cover 3 a
3. 43 44 45 47 50 51 52 52 53 55 61 77 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 powerful new 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 open view j 1 Screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output 2 Power button Turns on the computer 4 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 3 Launch keys Two special keys for frequently used programs See Launch keys on page 20 for more details 4 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 6 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left and right left and right mouse buttons 7 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 8 Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that turn on and off to show the status of the computer its functions and components Front view 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type 2 Optical drive Ejects the optica
4. Audio e 16 bit AC 97 stereo audio e Dual speakers e Separate audio ports for headphone out and line in microphone in devices Keyboard and pointing device e 85 86 key Windows keyboard e Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device 58 Appendix A Specifications 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 92 e One DC in jack for AC adapter e One VGA port for external monitor e One speaker headphone out jack 3 5 mm mini jack e One microphone in jack e Three USB 2 0 ports two at the rear and one on left side Weight and dimensions e 2 51 kg 5 53 Ibs for 14 1 LCD model 2 65 kg 5 84 Ibs for 15 LCD model 336 4 mm W x 281 5 mm D x 32 34 9 mm H Environment e Temperature e Operating 5 C to 35 C e Non operating 20 C to 65 C Humidity non condensing e Operating 20 to 80 RH e Non operating 20 to 80 RH 59 System e ACPI support e DMI 2 0 compliant e Microsoft Windows operating system Power e Battery pack e 31 Wh Li ion battery pack e 2 hour rapid charge 3 5 hour charge in use e AC adapter e 65 Watt e Auto sensing 90 to 264 V AC 47 to 63 Hz Options e 256 and 512 MB or 1 GB memory upgrade modules e Additional Li ion battery pack e Type No BATCL50L 8 Cell Tech No 14 8Vdc 4300mAh BATCL50L4 4 Cell Tech No 14 8Vdc 2150mAh e Additional AC adaptor e Type No Lite on PA 1650 02 Te
5. Enabled c Exit the BIOS Setup Utility and save changes The system will reboot Note To activate BIOS Setup Utility press lt F2 gt during POST 44 2 Customising my computer 1 Restart the system 2 The instruction Press lt F2 gt to Enter BIOS is shown at the bottom of the screen during POST Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt at the same time to enter the recovery process 4 The message The system has password protection Please enter 000000 is displayed 5 Enter six zeros and continue 6 The Acer Self Configuration Preload window appears Use the arrow keys to scroll through the items operating system versions and press lt Enter gt to select Setup password and exit Press lt F3 gt to setup password or press lt F5 gt to exit the system recovery process when the Acer Self Configuration Preload window appears If lt F3 gt is pressed the next screen shows Please enter new password enter one to eight alphanumeric characters You will be asked to reenter your password for confirmation before continuing The screen will display Password has been created Press any key to reboot hit any key to reboot your system If lt F5 gt is pressed the recovery process will be terminated and the system will reboot and start normally Important This feature occupies 2 GB in a hidden partition on your hard drive 3 Troubleshooting my computer This chapter shows you how to deal with common system probl
6. Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot then b gently press it down until it clicks into place 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw 5 Reinstall the battery pack and reconnect the AC adaptor 6 Turn on the computer The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size 41 Using system utilities Acer eManager Acer eManager is an innovative sofware designed for frequently used functions At the press of Acer Empowering Key the Acer eManager user interface appears featuring four main settings Acer eSetting Acer ePresentation Acer ePowerManagement and Acer eRecovery manufacturing option Acer eManager e gt O Empowering Technology m Acer eSetting b Acer ePresentation Acer ePowerManagement To set the Acer Empowering Key see Launch keys on page 20 Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the two launch keys located above the keyboard Launch keys on page 20 for the location of the launch keys 42 2 Customising my computer You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launch Manager to start the application Launch Manager Acer c acer eManager eManager exe x Add Delete eManager Launch fr Launch Manager x Add Delete Manager BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS Your computer is already
7. Check if you have removed all media floppy discs 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 Caution Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the computer Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen What to take with you Unless you already have some items at home take the following items with you e AC adaptor 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 Minimise the effects of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you e Ifyou need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry the computer with you leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat e Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation Allow the computer to return to room temperature and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer If the temperature change is greater than 18 F 10 C allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly If possible leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature 29 Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home you may want to purchase a secon
8. Generates sound Right view Stereo speaker Generates sound HDD Houses the computer s hard disc 3 DC in jack Connects the AC adaptor Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Rear view 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1 Security lock Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock 2 External display me e D Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector and displays up to 16 7 million colors and up to 1600 x 1200 at 85 Hz and 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz resolution 3 Two USB 2 0 ports f Connects to USB devices e g mouse camera 4 Modem port i Connects to a phone line 5 Ethernet port ofe Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 Base T network Bottom view 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type 2 Memory Houses the computer s main memory compartment 3 Hard disc bay Houses the computer s hard disc secured by a screw 4 Battery compartment Unlatches the battery to remove the release latch battery compartment 5 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 10 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Features Below is a brief summary of the computer s many features Performance e Intel Celeron M Processor 340 at 1 5 GHz or above e Intel 855GME 852GM chipset e
9. T gt increase to adjust the brightness level e The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the display toggle hot key lt Fn gt lt F5 gt to toggle the display back to the computer e Ifthe Sleep indicator is lit the computer is in Sleep mode Press and release the power button to resume 48 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 15 0 screens 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 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
10. TBR 21 for single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance List of Applicable Countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands 66 Appendix B Notices Austria Portugal Finland Sweden United Kingdom Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Hungary Czech Republic Slovak Republic Slovenia Cyprus and Malta Usage allowed in the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information please contact local office in the country of use Notice for Australia For safety reasons only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified Notice for New Zealand For modem with approval number PTC 211 03 008 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its net
11. any of the following occurs e The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged e Liquid has been spilled into the computer e The computer does not operate normally Please refer to Troubleshooting my computer on page 45 First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer 1 Getting to know your TravelMate A TravelMate tour Front open view Front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features Indicators Using the keyboard Special keys Launch keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Storage Hard disc 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 Customising my computer Expanding through options Connectivity options Upgrade options Using system utilities Acer eManager Launch Manager 33 35 35 39 41 41 41 Contents viii BIOS Utility Acer disc to disc recovery Multilingual operating system installation Restore without a Recovery CD Setup password and exit 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 Index 42 43 43
12. are traveling in does not have an Acer authorised ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide Please consult www acersupport com 53 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 54 3 Troubleshooting my computer Appendix A Specifications This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer 57 Microprocessor e Intel Celeron M Processor 340 at 1 5 GHz or above Memory e Main memory expandable up to 2 GB e Two DDR DIMM slots e Support 256 and 512 MB or 1GB DDR SDRAM modules e 512 KB Flash ROM BIOS Data storage e One high capacity Enhanced IDE hard disc e One internal optical drive Display and video e 14 1 or 15 0 thin film transistor TFT displaying at 1024 x 768 XGA resolution or 15 0 TFT displaying at 1024 x 768 XGA resolution e Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support e Dual independent display
13. 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 floppy discs or compact discs from the drive s Shut down the computer Close the display cover Disconnect the cord from the AC adaptor nu A UU 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 anywhere you go within the building To bring the computer out of Sleep mode open the display then press and release the power button If you are taking the computer to a client s office or a different building you may choose to shut down the computer 1 Click on Start Shut Down or Turn off Computer Windows XP 2 Select Shut down and click on OK or select Turn Off Windows 2000 or 27 you can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing lt Fn gt lt Esc gt Then close and latch the display When you are ready to use the computer again
14. copyright protection notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home 71 and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 4 819 098 4 907 093 and 6 516 132 licensed for limited viewing uses only Radio Device Regulatory Notice Note Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and or Bluetooth only General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use Depending on configurations this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices such as wireless LAN and or Bluetooth modules Below information is for products with such devices European Union EU This device complies with the essential requirements of the European Council Directives listed below 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive e EN 60950 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive e EN 55022 e EN 55024 e EN 61000 3 2 3 99 5 EC Radio amp Telecommunications Terminal Equipment R amp TTE Directi
15. properly configured and optimised 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 lt F2 gt during the POST while the TravelMate logo is being displayed 43 Acer disc to disc recovery Note This feature is only available on certain models Multilingual operating system installation Follow the instructions to choose the operating system and language you use when you first power on the system 1 Turn on the system 2 Acer s multilingual operating system selection menu will pop up automatically 3 Use the arrow keys to scroll to the language version you want Press lt Enter gt to confirm your selection 4 The operating system and language you choose now will be the only option for future recovery operations 5 The system will install the operating system and language you choose Restore without a Recovery CD This recovery process helps you restore the C drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook Follow the steps below to rebuild your C drive Your C drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased It is important to back up all data files before you use this option Before performing a restore operation please check the BIOS settings Check to see if Acer disc to disc recovery is enabled or not b Make sure the Acer D2D Recovery setting in Main is
16. provide for the effective hand over of a call to another device connected to the same line Under power failure conditions this appliance may not operate Please ensure that a separate telephone not dependent on local power is available for emergency use Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with 68 Appendix B Notices Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that calls are answered between 3 and 30 seconds of receipt of ringing 8 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom s 111 Emergency Service Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Save them for future reference 1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 3 Do not use this product near water Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product 5 Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by p
17. unlatch and open the display then press 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 being in Sleep mode for a period of time What to take to short meetings A fully charged battery runs the computer for about 4 5 hours If your meeting is shorter than that you probably do not need to take anything with you other than the computer What to bring to long meetings If your meeting lasts longer than 4 5 hours or if your battery is not fully charged you may want to take the AC adaptor with you to plug in your computer while in the meeting room If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode Press lt Fn gt lt Esc gt or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer To resume open the display if closed then press and release the power button Taking the computer home When you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home 28 1 Getting to know your TravelMate e
18. E hard disc e Internal optical drive Hard disc The high capacity hard discdisc is the answer to your storage needs This is where your programs and data are stored Optical drive Your computer comes equipped with an optical drive which may be one of the following e DVD CD RW Combo drive e DVD Dual drive e DVD Super Multi drive 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 48 24 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD ROM drive module is installed in the optical drive bay you can play DVD movies on your computer 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disc then close the DVD tray Important When you launch the DVD player for the first time the programme asks you to enter the region code DVD discs are divided into 6 regions Once your DVD drive is set to a region code it will play DVD discs of that region only You can set the region code a maximum of five times including the first time after which the last region code set will remain permanent Recovering your hard disc does not reset the number of times the region code has been set Refer to the table below for DVD movie region code information 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after a few sec
19. Memory upgradeable up to 2 GB using two slots e Internal optical drive e High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disc e Li ion main battery pack e Power management system with advanced configuration power interface ACPI Display e 14 1 or 15 0 thin film transistor TFT displaying at 1024 x 768 XGA resolution or 15 0 TFT displaying at 1024 x 768 XGA resolution e 3D graphics engine e Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support e Dual independent display Multimedia e 16 bit high fidelity AC 97 stereo audio e Built in dual speakers e High speed optical drive Connectivity e High speed fax data modem port e Ethernet Fast Ethernet port e Three USB 2 0 ports two at the rear and one on left e 802 11b g Wireless LAN manufacturing option e Bluetooth manufacturing option Expansion e One Type II PC Card slot e Upgradeable memory 12 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Indicators The computer has six easy to read status indicators below the display screen and three on the front of the computer The Power and Battery status indicators are visible even when the display is closed HDD Lights when hard disc drive is active ODD Lights when optical disc drive is active e Scroll Lock Lights when Scroll Lock is activated A xX Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated A Pad Lock Lights when Pad Lock is activated amp Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is activa
20. 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 adaptor Here are some ways to take care of your AC adaptor Do not connect the adaptor 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 where people walk When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug If you are using an extension cord the total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord Also the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries Do not tamper with batteries Keep them away from children Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if at all possible vi Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps e Power off the computer and remove the battery pack e Disconnect the AC adaptor e Use asoft cloth moistened with water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners e To clean the display screen use an LCD cleaning kit If
21. TcTByeT CepTudbukatam OOA38aTeNnbHbIM B P ME61 CTeHHas poseTka AONXKHa ObITb NpaBnNbHO 3a3eMNeHa 65 Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules Located on the modem is a label that contains among other information the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment Upon request you must provide this information to your telephone company If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily If possible they will notify you in advance But if advance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will also be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment If they do you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service If this equipment should fail to operate properly disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem If the problem is with the equipment discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord TBR 21 This equipment has been approved Council Decision 98 482 EC
22. TravelMate 2350 Series User s Guide Copyright 2004 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved TravelMate 4050 Series Notebook Computer User s Guide Second Issue November 2004 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications This company makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Record the model number serial number purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated TravelMate 2350 Series Notebook Computer Model number Serial number Purchase date Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated Other companies product names or trademarks are us
23. at the parallel port is enabled I want to set up my location to use the internal modem To properly use your communication software e g HyperTerminal you need to set up your location 1 Click on Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click on Modems 3 Click on Dialing Properties and begin setting up your location Refer to the Windows manual 50 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 51 If the problem cannot be resolved contact your dealer See Requesting service on page 52 51 Error messages If you receive an error message note the message and take the corrective action The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action CMOS Battery Bad Contact your dealer or an authorised service center CMOS Checksum Error Contact your dealer or an authorised service center Disc Boot Failure Insert a system bootable disc into the floppy drive A then press lt Enter gt to reboot Equipment Configuration Error Press lt F2 gt during POST to enter the BIOS Utility then press Exit in the BIOS Utility to reboot Hard Disc 0 Error Contact your dealer or an authorised service
24. 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 49 The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB 2 0 port on the rear or left of the computer If it works contact your dealer or an authorised service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose The infrared port does not work Check the following e Make sure that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other 15 degrees a maximum of 1 metre apart e Make sure there is a clear path between the two infrared ports Nothing should be blocking the ports e Make sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices for file transfers or you have the appropriate drivers for printing to an infrared printer e During the POST press lt F2 gt to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the infrared port is enabled e Make sure both devices are IrDA compliant The printer does not work Check the following 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 lt F2 gt to access the BIOS Utility and verify th
25. b If liquid has been spilled into the product c Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition e Ifthe product has been dropped or the case has been damaged f Ifthe product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service The TravelMate series uses lithium batteries Replace the battery with the same type as the product s battery we recommend in the product specification list Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Warning Batteries may explode if not handled properly Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire Keep them away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly To avoid hazard of unexpected electrical shock use the AC adaptor only when the wall socket is properly grounded Use only the proper type of power supply cord set provided in your accessories box for this unit It should be a detachable type UL listed CSA certified type SPT 2 rated 7 A 125 V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 15 feet 4 6 metres Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before serving or disassembling
26. be to connect an external keypad Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down lt Fn gt lt F12 when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively gt 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 right hand side of the keycaps F10 Fil F12 PrtSe Pause Home End Padik Nmik Sell Sys Break Back space Type numbers Use embedded keypad in the same was as the numeric keypad on a standard keyboard Type letters Hold lt Fn gt while pressing Type the letters in a the key within the normal manner embedded keypad 16 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Windows logo key ay Fio Fil F2 PrSc Pause Home End Padik Nmt Seoli Syaq Break Backspace spaci Start button Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions Below are a few examples ay lt Tab gt Activates next taskbar button a lt E gt Explore My Computer ay lt F gt Find document az lt M gt Minimise all lt Shift gt ay lt M gt Undoes minimise all aw lt R gt Displays the Run dialog box Application key 5 Opens a context menu same as a right click Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations t
27. center Hard Disc 0 Extended Type Error Contact your dealer or an authorised service center I O Parity Error Contact your dealer or an authorised service center Keyboard Error or No Keyboard Connected Contact your dealer or an authorised service center Keyboard Interface Error Contact your dealer or an authorised service center Press lt F2 gt during POST to enter the BIOS Utility then press Exit in the BIOS Utility to reboot Memory Size Mismatch If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures please contact your dealer or an authorised service center for assistance Some problems may be solved using the BIOS Utility 52 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 list of available authorised 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
28. ch No 19V 3 42A Delta ADP 65DB Tech No 19V 3 42A e USB floppy drive 60 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Notices This appendix lists the general notices of your computer 63 Energy Star Guidelines Compliance As an Energy Star partner Acer Inc has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the device and receiver e Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded cables
29. d AC adaptor for use at home With a second AC adaptor you can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time you might also want to add an external keyboard monitor or mouse Traveling with the computer When you are moving within a larger distance for instance from your office building to a client s office building or traveling locally Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged Airport security may require you to turn on your computer when carrying it into the gate area What to take with you Take the following items with you e AC adaptor e Spare fully charged battery pack s e Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling e Always take the computer as carry on luggage e If possible have the computer inspected by hand Airport security X ray machines are safe but do not put the computer through a metal detector e Avoid exposing floppy discs to hand held metal detectors Traveling internationally with the computer When you are moving from country to country 30 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for trave
30. damage the modem To use the fax data modem port connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack Warning Please make sure that the cable you use is appropriate for the country in which you are working 36 2 Customising 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 37 Universal Serial Bus The USB 2 0 port is a high speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources Your computer has three ports available one on the left and two at the rear 38 2 Customising my computer PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot found on the left side of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer These cards should have a PC Card logo on them PC Cards formerly PCMCIA are add on cards for portable computers giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs Popular PC Cards include flash fax data modem LAN wireless LAN and SCSI cards CardBus improves on the 16 bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits Note Refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions Inserting a PC Card
31. ed herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies First things first We would like to thank you for making the TravelMate series of notebook computers your choice for your mobile computing needs We hope you will be happy with your TravelMate as much as we enjoyed making it for you Your guides To help you use your TravelMate we have designed a set of guides First off the Just for Starters poster helps you get started Just with setting up your computer starters This User s guide introduces you to the many ways your computer can help you be more productive This guide so read it thoroughly steps 1 Click on Start All Programs AcerSystem 2 Click on AcerSystem User s guide Note Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader be installed For instructions on how to use Adobe Acrobat Reader access the Help and Support menu provides clear and concise information about the computer If you ever need to print out a copy this User s guide is also available in Portable Document Format PDF Follow these For more information about our products services and support information please visit our website http Awww acer com Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on the computer simply press the power button on the left of the launch keys found above your TravelMate s standard keyboard See Front open view o
32. ems Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer Do not attempt to open the computer by yourself Contact your dealer or an authorised service center for assistance Key link www acersupport com 47 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer Easy answers and solutions are provided for each one pressed the power button and opened the display but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator e If it is not lit no power is being supplied to the computer Check the following e Ifyou are running on battery power it may be low and unable to power the computer Connect the AC adaptor to recharge the battery pack e Make sure that the AC adaptor is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet e If it is lit check the following e Is anon bootable non system disc in the external USB floppy drive Remove or replace it with a system disc and press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt to restart the system Nothing appears on the screen The computer s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not turn the display back on three things might be the cause e The brightness level might be too low Press lt Fn gt lt
33. in and press lt Enter gt 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 lt Enter gt to use the computer If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press lt Enter gt Important You have three chances to enter a password If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries the system halts Press and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down the computer Then turn on the computer again and try again Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS Utility 2 Customising 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 customise your computer 35 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 has a built in V 92 56Kbps AC 97 Link fax data modem Warning This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will
34. ini PCI Card built in to the screen section and all persons 2 This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5 15 to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems 3 High power radar are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device 4 An improper installation or unauthorised use may cause harmful interference to radio communications Also any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty 73 Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 a Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device b Operation in 2 4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing c Operation in 5 GHz band e The device for the band 5150 5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems e High power radars are allocated as primary users meaning
35. l drive tray from the drive eject button 3 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer hole is turned off See page 48 for more details 4 Latch Latch for opening and closing the computer 5 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on wre X 6 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged 7 Wireless Lights to indicate the status of Wireless LAN Bluetooth optional Bluetooth optional communications communications Orange indicates that wireless LAN is G enabled Blue indicates that Bluetooth is enabled Purple indicates that wireless LAN and Bluetooth are enabled The Bluetooth and Wireless buttons and indicators only work on models with Bluetooth and Wireless features respectively Left view 1 Getting to know your TravelMate One USB 2 0 port gt Connects to USB devices e g mouse camera PC Card slot i Accepts one Type II 16 bit PC Card or 32 bit CardBus PC Card PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot Microphonelline in jack 7 Accepts input from external microphones or other audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman and etc Headphone speaker line out jack Connects to headphones or other line out audio devices speakers Wireless Communication switch yp Enables and disables Wireless communication devices Stereo speaker
36. lacing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided 6 This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company 7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord 8 Ifan extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating 9 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 10 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 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 69 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
37. ling What to bring with you Bring the following items with you e AC adaptor e Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling e Spare fully charged battery packs e Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer e Proof of purchase in case you need to show it to customs officials e International Traveler s Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tips are useful when traveling internationally e When traveling in another country check that the local AC voltage and the AC adaptor power cord specifications are compatible If not purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer e Ifyou are using the modem check if the modem and connector is compatible with the telecommunications system of the country you are traveling in 31 Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of Learn how to protect and take care of your computer Security features include hardware and software locks a security notch and passwords Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the rear of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible computer security lock Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object s
38. n page 3 for the location of the power button To turn the power off do any of the following e Use the Windows shutdown command For Windows 2000 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 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 customised functions for power management You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover or by pressing the Sleep hot key lt Fn gt lt Esc gt See the online guide for details 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 e 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 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
39. o access most of the computer s controls like screen brightness volume output and the BIOS Utility To activate hot keys press and hold the lt Fn gt key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination F10 Fit FI2 Prisc Pause Home Padik Nonik Sell SysRg Break lt Fn gt lt Esc Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep gt Zz mode See Power management on page 25 lt Fn gt lt F5 gt Display toggle Switches display output CRT LCD between the screen external monitor if connected and both the display screen and external monitor lt Fn gt lt En Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off He lt Fn gt lt Pg Volume up Increases the speaker volume we 1 lt Fn gt lt Pg Volume down Decreases the speaker Dn gt d volume 18 1 Getting to know your TravelMate lt Fn gt lt T gt Brightness up Increases the screen A brightness lt Fn gt lt l gt Brightness down Decreases the screen w y brightness The Euro symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United States International United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard Note for US keyboard users The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows For the Euro symbol to work the keyboard layout has to be set to United States International To verify the keyboard type in Windows Millennium Edition and Windows 2000 follow the steps bel
40. onds 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 25 Audio The computer comes with 16 bit high fidelity AC 97 stereo audio and dual stereo speakers Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons See Hot keys on page 17 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume Power management This computer has a built in power management unit that monitors system activity System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices keyboard mouse floppy drive hard disc peripherals connected to the serial and parallel ports and video memory If no activity is detected for a period of time called an inactivity timeout the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy This computer employs a power management scheme that supports the advanced configuration and power interface ACPI which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Windows handles all power saving chores for your computer 26 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Moving
41. ouchpad The built in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support Touchpad basics The following items teach you how to use the touchpad e Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor e Press the left and right 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 is the same as clicking the left button 22 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Execute Click twice Tap twice at the same speed quickly as double clicking a mouse button Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and Tap twice at the same speed hold then as double clicking a mouse use finger to button hold finger to the drag the touchpad on the second tap cursor on the and drag the cursor touchpad Access Click once context menu Note Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad Also keep the touchpad dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness 23 Storage This computer supplies you with the following media storage e High capacity Enhanced ID
42. ow 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 Click on Start Control Panel Double click on Regional and Language Options Click on the Language tab and click on Details Verify that the keyboard layout used for En English United States is set to United States International A WwW N 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 Opena text editor or word processor 3 Hold lt Alt Gr gt 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 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Launch keys Located above the keyboard are three buttons The left most button is the power button To the right of the power button are the two launch keys They are designated as the Empowering Key and a programmable button e Acer eManager application user programmable P Acer Launch Manager user programmable 21 T
43. such that there is not less than 5 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the beginning of another This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom s 111 Emergency Service For modem with approval number PTC 211 01 030 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services This equipment is not capable under all operating conditions of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing Use of pulse dialing when this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment may give rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also cause a false answer condition Should such problems occur the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service This equipment may not
44. ted T Power indicator Lights when the computer is on vse ie Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged Q Wireless Lights to indicate the status of Wireless LAN Bluetooth optional Bluetooth optional communications communications Orange indicates that wireless LAN is enabled Blue indicates that Bluetooth is enabled Purple indicates that wireless LAN amp Bluetooth are enabled 1 Charging Flashing 1 sec and off 3 sec 2 Low capacity about 10 Flashing 0 25 sec and off 0 25 sec 3 Critically low capacity about 3 Flashing 0 1 sec and off 0 1 sec 4 Fully charged Steady on 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 four lock keys which you can toggle on and off lt Caps When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in Lock gt uppercase Pad Lock When Pad Lock is on the embedded keypad is enabled In lt Fn gt lt F10 this mode the keypad acts as cursor keys gt Num Lock When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric lt Fn gt lt F11 mode The marked keys function as a numeric keypad gt complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would
45. they have priority of 5250 5350 MHz and 5650 5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and or damage to LELAN Licence Exempt Local Area Network devices Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS 102 The TravelMate series employs low gain integral antennas that do not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general 74 Appendix B Notices population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s Web site at www hc sc gc ca rpb Note Acer Wireless Mini PCI Adapter implements a transmission diversity function The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas One of the antennas is selected automatically or manually by users to ensure good quality radiocommunication 75 acer Acer Incorporated 8F 88 Sec 1 Hsin Tai Wu Rd Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221 Taiwan Tel 886 2 2696 1234 Fax 886 2 2696 3535 www acer com Declaration of Conformity We Acer Inc 8F 88 Sec 1 Hsin Tai Wu Rd Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221 Taiwan Contact Person Mr Easy Lai Tel 886 2 8691 3089 Fax 886 2 8691 3000 E mail easy_lai acer com tw Hereby declare that Product Notebook PC Trade Name Acer Model Number TravelMate 2350 CL51 SKU Number TravelMate 235xxxx x 0 9 a z A Z or blank Is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives Reference No Title 89 336 EEC Elec
46. this equipment Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 70 Appendix B Notices Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product The CD or DVD drive s classification label Shown below is located on the drive CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D OUVERTURE EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEOFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE ADVERTENCIA RADIACION LASER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING VEDABNING SE IKKE IND STRALEN VARO LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSATEILYLLE VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNAD ALA TUIJOTA SATEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNESSTIRR IKKE INN STRALEN LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high precision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction Macrovision
47. tromagnetic Compatibility EMC directive 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive LVD 1999 5 EC Radio amp Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive R amp TTE The product specified above was tested conforming to the applicable Rules under the most accurate measurement standards possible and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will continue to comply with the requirements c 2004 11 01 E a O aat Easy Li Date Qualification Center Product Assurance Acer Inc 76 Appendix B Notices Index A AC adapter caring for v AcerMedia drive 23 audio 25 adjusting the volume 25 troubleshooting 48 battery pack caring for v BIOS utility 42 brightness hotkeys 18 Cc capslock 14 on indicator 13 care AC adapter v battery pack v computer iv CD ROM ejecting 23 ejecting manually 48 troubleshooting 48 cleaning computer vi computer bringing to meetings 27 caring for iv cleaning vi disconnecting 26 features 3 10 indicators 12 keyboards 14 moving around 26 on indicator 5 13 performance 10 security 31 setting up a home office 29 taking home 27 traveling internationally 30 traveling on local trips 29 troubleshooting 46 77 turning off iv connections network 36 D display hotkeys 17 troubleshooting 47 48 DVD 24 DVD movies playing 24 E error messages 51 Euro 18 F FAQ See frequently asked questions frequently asked q
48. uch as a table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from unauthorised access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data e Supervisor Password prevents unauthorised entry into the BIOS Utility Once set you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS Utility See BIOS Utility on page 42 e User Password secures your computer against unauthorised use Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on 32 1 Getting to know your TravelMate boot up and resume from hibernation for maximum security e Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorised use Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot up and resume from hibernation for maximum security Important Do not forget your Supervisor Password If you forget your password please get in touch with your dealer or an authorised service center Entering passwords When a password is set a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen e When the Supervisor Password is set a prompt appears when you press lt F2 gt to enter the BIOS Utility at boot up e Type the Supervisor Password and press lt Enter gt to access the BIOS Utility If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try aga
49. uestions 47 front view 3 H hard disk 23 help online services 52 Hibernation mode hotkey 17 hotkeys 17 l indicator lights 12 ITW See warranty K keyboard 14 embedded numeric keypad 15 hotkeys 17 lock keys 14 troubleshooting 49 Windows keys 16 L LEDs 12 M memory installing 40 upgrading 39 messages error 51 78 modem 35 N network 36 notice DVD copyright protection 70 num lock 14 onindicator 13 numeric keypad num lock 15 0 online services 52 options memory upgrade 39 P password 31 types 31 PC Card 38 ejecting 38 inserting 38 ports 35 printer troubleshooting 49 problems 47 CD ROM 48 display 47 48 keyboard 49 printer 49 startup 47 troubleshooting 46 Q questions setting location for modem use 49 S safety CD or DVD 70 FCC notice 63 general instructions 68 modem notices 65 scroll lock 14 on indicator 12 security keylock 31 passwords 31 service when to call vi speakers hotkey 17 troubleshooting 48 specifications 56 status indicators 12 storage 23 AcerMedia drive 23 hard disk 23 support information 52 T touchpad 21 using 21 22 travel international flights 30 local trips 29 troubleshooting 46 tips 50 U universal serial bus 37 V view left 4 6 rear 8 right 6 volume adjusting 25 WwW warranty International Traveler s Warran ty 52 Windows keys 16
50. ve e Art 3 1a EN 60950 e Art 3 1b EN 301 489 1 17 e Art 3 2 EN 300 328 2 e Art 3 2 EN 301 893 applies to 5 GHz only C for 5 GHzdevice 72 Appendix B Notices List of Applicable Countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden United Kingdom Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Hungary Czech Republic Slovak Republic Slovenia Cyprus and Malta Usage allowed in the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information please contact local office in the country of use The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the TravelMate series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user s manual of each RF option device Caution To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements a separation distance of at least 20 cm 8 inches must be maintained between the antenna for the integrated Wireless LAN M
51. work It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services 2 This equipment is not capable under all operating conditions of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances 3 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom s Specifications a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation and b The equipment shall go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt 67 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced
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