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1. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured by a screw 6 Hard disk anti shock Protects your hard disk against accidental protection shock and vibration 7 Personal Insert an identification card to personalize identification slot your computer 10 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Using your computer in tablet mode Your computer is designed for convenience ergonomic use and portability Running the Windows XP Professional operating system your TravelMate utilizes a stylus for pen based input Software developed specifically for the computer allows for both handwriting recognition converted to application text or handwriting captured as rich digital ink for manipulation editing and formatting By combining Windows based applications with the versatility of pen based input this computer offers new ways for users to communicate in a wireless environment Switching to tablet mode To switch to table mode follow the steps below 1 Push and slide the latch in the direction as shown in the illustration below a and open the display screen b 11 Warning When switching to tablet mode make sure that you open the display at an angle between 85 to 95 Doing otherwise will damage your keyboard when rotating the display screen 12 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 2 Press and release the hinge holding the display screen on both sides 3
2. 18 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Using the keyboard The keyboard has full sized keys and an embedded 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 GB E Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric Fn F11 mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connect an external keypad Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down Fn F12 when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively Scroll Lock does not work with some applications Note To access the Num Lock and Scroll Lock functions hold the Fn key down while pressing the F11 and F12 keys respectively 19 Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps To simplify the keyboard legend cursor control key symbols are not printed on the keys Number keys on Type numbers in a normal embedded keypad manner Cursor control keys Hold Shift while using Hold Fn while using on embedded cursor control keys cursor control keys keyp
3. 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 operate properly disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem If the problem is with the equipment discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor CTR 21 This equipment has been approved Council Decision 98 482 EC CTR 21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN Howev
4. pressing on the vertical and horizontal scroll bars of Windows 26 1 Getting to know your TravelMate applications Execute Click twice Tap twice at the quickly same speed as double clicking a mouse button Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and Tap twice at the hold then same speed as use finger to double clicking a drag the mouse button cursor on the then hold finger touchpad to the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor Access Click context once menu Scroll Click and hold the button in the desired direction up down left right Note Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad Also keep the touchpad dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements Hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness 27 Storage This computer supplies you the following media storage e High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk e High speed USB or IEEE 1394 optical drive Hard disk The high capacity hard disk is the answer to your storage needs Optical drive The computer comes standard with a USB CD ROM or an optional IEEE 1394 DVD ROM Playing DVD movies To play DVD movies on your computer follow these steps 1 Connect the external DVD drive see Connecting your optical drive on page 50 2 Turn on the optical drive a and open the DVD tray by pressing the eject button b Insert a DVD mov
5. Esc Exit 3 Troubleshooting your computer This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer Do not attempt to open the computer by yourself Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance key link www acersupport com 59 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer Easy answers and solutions are provided for each one pressed the power switch and opened the display but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the Power indicator refer to Indicators on page 16 e If it is not lit no power is being applied to the computer Check the following e Ifyou are running on battery power it may be low and unable to power the computer Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack e Make sure that the AC adapter is plugged in properly to the computer and to the power outlet e If it is lit check the following e Is anon bootable non system diskette in the floppy drive Remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system e The operating system files may be damaged or missing Insert the startup disk you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system This
6. Rotate the display screen 180 degrees clockwise as shown in the illustration Make sure that the display screen is aligned with the hinges that will hold it in place Warning Rotate the display screen clockwise only when switching to the tablet mode Rotating the display screen counterclockwise might damage it 13 4 Press the hinges on both sides until they click into place a then close and latch the display 5 Switching to computer mode To switch back to computer mode reverse the steps of the Switching to tablet mode procedure 14 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Features Below is a brief summary of the computer s many features Performance e Mobile Intel Pentium III Processor M with 512 KB level 2 cache featuring the new Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology e Memory expandable up to 256 MB e High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk e Li lon main battery pack e Power management system with ACPI Advanced Configuration Power Interface e Smart Card interface with pre boot authentication system for added security Display e 10 4 Thin Film Transistor TFT touchscreen liquid crystal display LCD displaying 16M color at 1024x768 eXtended Graphics Array XGA resolution e 8 MB Video DRAM e 3D capabilities e Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support e Automatic LCD dim feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves power e Dual display capabil
7. Utility then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer Video RAM BIOS Bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance Some problems may be solved using the BIOS Utility 65 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 authorized service centers are in this handy booklet Read this passport thoroughly Always have your ITW passport on hand especially when you travel to receive the benefits from our support centers Place your proof of purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide There are three ways to access Acer for technical support and information e Internet service worldwide visit http www acersupport com e Telephone support in the United States and Canada call 1 800 816 2237 e Technical support numbers in various count
8. You have the choice of always enabling the 802 11b wireless LAN connection the default setting requires manually turning on the wireless LAN connection each time you turn on your system if you decide to keep wireless LAN always enabled please make sure that it is turned off when using your notebook PC in an airplane to avoid interference with flight navigation system Read this note and click on OK Wbutton x he To enable the WirelessLAN please contact with administrator To disable the Wireless LAN left click on the ORINOCO client Manager on the lower right hand corner of the task bar Then click File menu and click Disable Radio to disable it 56 2 Customizing your computer Read the instructions on how to turn off 802 11b wireless LAN and click on OK BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS basic input output system Your computer is already properly configured and optimized and you do not need to run this utility However if you encounter configuration problems you may need to run it To activate the BIOS Utility press F2 during the POST power on self test while the TravelMate logo is being displayed See your online guide for more information BIOS Utility System Information Basic System Settings Startup Configuration Onboard Device Configuration System Security Loading Default Settings TL Move highlight bar Select
9. 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 53 1 Turn off the computer unplug the AC adapter if connected and remove the battery pack Then turn the computer over to access its base 2 Remove the screw a from the memory cover then lift up and remove the memory cover b 3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot a then gently press it down b until it clicks into place 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size 54 2 Customizing your computer 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 See your online guide for more information Notebook Manager Information Viewer POST Boot Sequence Password Display Device Welcome to Notebook Manager ot ebook This page shows you the basic system configuration BIOS Revision V3 3 RO1 A3EC i M anager Device C
10. caring for vii charging indicator 16 BIOS utility 56 brightness hotkeys 22 C caps lock 18 on indicator 16 care AC adapter vii battery pack vii computer vii cleaning computer viii computer bringing to meetings 32 caring for vii cleaning viii disconnecting 31 features 3 14 indicators 16 keyboards 18 moving around 31 onindicator 16 performance 14 security 36 setting up ahome office 33 taking home 32 traveling internationally 34 traveling on local trips 34 troubleshooting 58 turning off vi Wireless Communication indica tor 16 81 connections network 48 contrast hotkeys 22 D display hotkeys 21 troubleshooting 59 60 DVD 27 DVD movies playing 27 email checking function 24 error messages 63 Euro 22 F FAQ 59 front view 3 H hard disk 27 help online manual iv online services 65 Hibernation mode hotkey 21 hotkeys 20 l indicator lights 16 infrared 48 troubleshooting 60 ITW See warranty K keyboard 18 embedded numeric keypad 19 hotkeys 20 lock keys 18 troubleshooting 60 Windows keys 20 L LEDs 16 media access 82 onindicator 16 memory installing 52 53 upgrading 52 messages error 63 modem 47 N network 48 Notebook Manager 54 hotkey 21 notice DVD copyright protection 80 year 2000 compliance 79 num lock 18 onindicator 16 numeric keypad embedded 19 num lock 19 0 online services 65 options memory upgrade 52 P password 42 types 42 PC Card 5
11. information about your computer To access the online guide 1 Click on Start Programs TravelMate 2 Click on TravelMate Online guide Lastly there may be a Read me first sheet included with your package which contains important reminders and updates So please read through it For more information about our products services and support information please visit our web site http global acer com Basic care and tips for using your computer Connecting your computer Connecting the computer is as easy as 1 2 3 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment and press down until it clicks into place Note See your online guide for more details on how to remove the battery pack 2 Connect one end of the AC adapter to the power jack on the computer s rear panel and the other end to a properly grounded power outlet 3 Push the display cover latch to open the display vi 4 Slide the power switch towards the rear of the computer a then release it b to turn on the power The POST power on self test routine executes and Windows begins loading To turn the power off do any of the following e Click on Start Turn off Computer then click Turn Off e Use the power switch Note You can also use the power switch to perform power management functions See Power management on page 30 e Use the customized functions for power management You can also shut down the compute
12. is always a PWD button available which is equivalent to the Change Password button in PlatinumSecure Follow these steps to use PlatinumKey 1 Open your browser to connect to the Internet 42 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 2 Double click on the PlatinumKey icon on your Windows desktop Enter your Smart Card password and click OK 4 If PlatinumKey is being used for the very first time it will ask Would you like to link to 360 Degree Web secure website server to backup the information on your Smart Card The default answer is Yes and it will enable you to store your information excluding the Credit Cards on the 360 Degree Web secure website server for backup purposes in case the card is lost stolen If you choose No you will only be able to save My Info Credit Cards and 5 Websites on your Smart Card 5 Log into a website where you are already registered 6 PlatinumKey automatically stores your login data and asks for your confirmation to automatically log you in the next time you access the site Click Yes and continue browsing 7 To close PlatinumKey when you are finished browsing right click on the PlatinumKey icon on your Windows taskbar and select Close PlatinumKey PlatinumKey provides a list of all the logon pages that you have stored To go directly to any site on the list either double click it or select it and click the Go button Also you can click the View button to view the selected website information incl
13. 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 If liquid has been spilled into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition e Ifthe product has been dropped or the
14. 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 three things might be the cause e The brightness level might be too low Press Fn increase and Fn lt decrease to adjust the brightness level e The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the display toggle hot key Fn F5 to toggle the display back to the computer e Ifthe Sleep indicator is lit the computer is in Sleep mode Press slide and release the power switch to resume 60 3 Troubleshooting your computer Image is not full screen Make sure that the resolution is set to 1024x768 which the system supports natively Right click on your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up the Display Properties dialog box Then click on the Settings tab to make sure the resolution is set to the appropriate resolution Resolutions lower than the specified resolution are not full screen on the computer or on an external monitor No audio is heard from the computer Check the following e The volume may be muted In Windows 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
15. 0 Extended Type Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center I O Parity Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Insert system diskette and press lt Enter gt key to reboot Insert a system bootable diskette into the floppy drive A then press Enter to reboot 64 3 Troubleshooting your computer Keyboard Error or No Keyboard Connected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard Interface Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Memory Size Mismatch Missing operating system Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS Utility then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS Utility then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer Non system disk or disk error Replace and strike any key when ready Pointing Device Error Insert a system bootable diskette into the floppy drive A then press Enter to reboot Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Pointing Device Interface Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Protected Mode Test Fail Contact your dealer or an authorized service center RAM BIOS Bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center RAM Parity Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Real Time Clock Error Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS
16. 1 ejecting 51 inserting 51 ports 47 POST power on self test 56 problems display 59 60 infrared 60 keyboard 60 startup 59 troubleshooting 58 Q questions setting location for modem use 61 S safety CD ROM 78 FCC notice 75 general instructions 76 lithium battery 78 modem notices 76 scroll lock 18 security keylock 36 passwords 42 smart card 36 service when to call viii SmartCard 36 PlatinumKey 37 PlatinumPAS 36 PlatinumSecure 36 PlatinumSecure options 39 speakers hotkey 22 troubleshooting 60 specifications 68 Standby mode hotkey 21 status indicator 16 status indicators 16 storage 27 hard disk 27 support information 65 T touchpad 25 hotkey 22 using 25 26 travel international flights 34 local trips 34 troubleshooting 58 tips 62 U universal serial bus USB 49 V view front 5 left 5 rear 7 right 6 volume 83 adjusting 29 International Traveler s Warran ty 65 w Windows keys 20 warranty 84
17. DMI 2 0 compliant e LDCM 6 0 support 71 Power e Battery pack e 24 WattHour Li lon main battery pack e Smart battery management technology e 1 5 hour rapid charge 2 5 hour charge in use e AC adapter e 60 Watt e Auto sensing 100 240Vac 50 60Hz Options e 64 128 MB memory upgrade module e Higher capacity hard disk drive e InviLink access point e IEEE 1394 DVD module e Additional AC adapter e Additional Li lon battery pack e USB floppy disk drive e Infrared IR remote control e External battery charger e 802 11b wireless LAN 2 4 GHz ISM band with antenna 72 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Notices This appendix lists the general notices of your computer 75 FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference b
18. States International and click on OK 23 6 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 Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to http Awww microsoft com typography faq faq12 htm for more information Launch Keys Located at the top of the keyboard are four buttons These buttons are called launch keys They are designated as P1 P2 mail button and Web browser button P1 P2 a g Note To the left of these four launch keys is the wireless communication button For more information on this feature please refer to the wireless communication manual P1 User programmable 24 1 Getting to know your TravelMate P2 User programmable Mail Email application The mail button LED will flash when the user has incoming email Web browser Internet browser application Email checking function When you first start up your system a Mail Checking dialog box will be displayed In this dialog box you have the option to launch the program at startup or not set the time for mail checking etc If you already have an email account you can fill in the Mail Properties in the dialog box gg Mail Checking x m Option IV Launch program at system startup Repeat every 30 minutes m Mail Properties UserID John MailServer hotmail cor Ex Stan Ex
19. TTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSATEILYLLE VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR PPNAD ALA TUJOTA SATEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNESSTIRR IKKE INN STRALEN Lithium battery statement CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the 79 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 handtering Udskiftning ma kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type L ver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandoren ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Anvand samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera anvant batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion VAROITUS Paristo voi r j ht jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin Havita kaytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemaBen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem h
20. Touchscreen capable stylus 3 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs See Launch Keys on page 23 for more details 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 is a 4 direction scroll button 6 Microphone Captures sounds and voices into your computer oe 4 7 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared printer IR aware computers a 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 9 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer 10 Enter button Use to confirm selection in tablet mode 11 Page up Page down Use to scroll one page up or one page down buttons in tablet mode 12 Application key By default use to invoke the notebook button application 13 Alt Esc button Use to cycle through active Windows application 14 Status indicators LEDs light emitting diodes that turn on and off to show the status of the computer and its functions and components 15 Stylus Use to input data in tablet mode Left view 1 Power switch Turns on the computer power 2 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured by a screw Right view 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1 Stylus For data inpu
21. TravelMate 100 series User s guide Copyright 2001 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved TravelMate 100 series User s guide Original Issue January 2002 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 100 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 ident
22. ad Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters Type the letters in a on embedded keypad normal manner Note If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad 20 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Windows logo Start button Combinations with this key perform key shortcut functions Below are a few examples 2A A Tab Activates next taskbar button 3A E Explores My Computer a F Finds Document M Minimizes All Shift 4a M Undoes Minimize All R Displays the Run dialog box Application key Opens a context menu same as a right click 5 Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen brightness volume output and the BIOS Utility To activate hot keys press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination Fn F1 Hot Key Help 21 Displays help on hot keys Fn F2 Setup Accesses the computer s configuration utility Fn F3 Power Management Scheme Toggle Switches the power management scheme used by the computer function available if supported by operating system See the online guide for more information Fn F4 Sleep Puts the compute
23. al drive 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 the Smart Card Using passwords 2 Customizing your computer Expanding through options Connectivity options Upgrade options Notebook Manager 45 47 47 52 54 Contents Launch Manager BIOS Utility 3 Troubleshooting your 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 54 56 57 59 62 63 65 65 65 67 73 81 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 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 Latch Use to latch the LCD screen in both normal mode and tablet mode 2 Display screen Also called LCD liquid crystal display displays computer output Touchscreen capable with the aid of the
24. 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 20 e If headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the line out port on the computer s right panel the internal speakers automatically turn off The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to the USB connector on the computer s rear If it works contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose The infrared port does not work Check the following e Make sure that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other 15 degrees a maximum of 1 meter apart e Make sure that there is a clear path between the two infrared ports Nothing should be blocking the ports e Make sure that you have the appropriate software running on both devices for file transfers or that you have the appropriate drivers for printing to an infrared printer e During the POST press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that 61 the infrared port is enabled e Make sure that both devices are IrDA compliant want to set up my location to use the internal modem To properly use your communications software e g HyperTerminal you need to set up your location 1 Click on Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click on Modem
25. bring up the Power Options Properties dialog box Under the Power Schemes tab go to the Power schemes option and select Always On from the list Click on OK to close the Power Options Properties dialog box and OK again to close the Display Properties dialog box 29 Audio The computer comes with 16 bit high fidelity PCI stereo audio and includes a built in sensitive microphone and stereo speaker There are audio ports on the right panel of the computer See Right view on page 6 for more information on connecting external audio devices Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons See Hot keys on page 20 for more informations on adjusting the speaker volume 30 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Power management This computer has a built in power management unit that monitors system activity System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices keyboard mouse floppy drive hard disk and video memory If no activity is detected for a period of time called an inactivity timeout the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy This computer employs a power management scheme that supports ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Windows handles all power saving chores for your computer Refer to your on
26. cabinet has been damaged 78 Appendix B Notices 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 battery we recommend 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 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 I STRALEN VARO LAVA
27. ck on the Start menu 41 e Right click on a folder or icon on your Windows desktop or e In Windows Explorer right click on a selected folder file or group of files Z Desktop a GlicSdomexe 5 My Computer Sf ga bmp col 3 Floppy A covert doc a C 8 INS doc wG 360SCProgram A doc C America Online 4 0 repott doc C CompuServe 2000 sample doc C CyberCoach manual doc r En WRL3785 tmp ji WRL2855 tmp aCi 2n ag Enciypt Folder WRL2117 tmp 2 Decrypt Folder WRL1735 tmp C Emergency Decrypt Folder WRL2570 tmp aE Find manual doc a WRL2223 tmp wey I Sharing CI Sendo a Cy Cut aC Cop aI Paste 1 P 3 Create Shortcut chin Delete ay Rename Properties Running PlatinumKey PlatinumKey provides one click logon to all password required websites With its unique Smart Card caching technology you can greatly extend the limited card memory size to unlimited use by storing your private data in an encrypted file either on the Smart Card or on the 360 Degree Web secure website server Information in PlatinumKey like the ones in My Info and Credit Cards can be transferred to other applications using the drag and drop method simply point the cursor to the field containing the information press and hold the left mouse button then drag the cursor to the application and drop the information there PlatinumKey also makes it convenient to change your password There
28. computer Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling What to bring with you Bring the following items with you 35 AC adapter Power cords that are appropriate to the country to which you are traveling Spare fully charged battery packs Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Proof of purchase in case you need to show it to customs officials International Traveler s Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tips are useful when traveling internationally When traveling in another country check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible If not purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer If you are using the modem check if the modem and connector is compatible with the telecommunications system of the country you are traveling in 36 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of Learn how to protect and take care of your computer Security features include hardware and software locks a security notch Smart Card and passwords Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the rear panel of the computer lets you connect a Kens
29. er due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Save these instructions for future reference 10 11 77 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use this product near water Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company Do not allow anything
30. eripherals such as infrared printers The infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to four megabits per second Mbps at a distance of up to one meter 49 To use FIR position two IR aware devices such that their IR ports are no more than one meter apart and offset no more than 15 degrees When the two computers are in position simply begin the data transfer as you normally would See your file transfer software for details Universal Serial Bus The Universal Serial Bus USB port is a high speed serial bus which allows you to connect and daisy chain USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources Your computer has two ports available 50 2 Customizing your computer Connecting your optical drive Connect the AC adapter and the USB cable to the rear of the optical drive a Plug the other end of the USB cable to the computer b Connect the AC adapter to the power outlet c IEEE 1394 The computer s fast IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect IEEE 1394 supported devices like a digital video camera See your video or digital camera s documentation for details 51 PC Card slots There is a type Il CardBus PC Card slot found on the right side of the computer This slot 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 expans
31. hotmail com Password Port Number na Cancel The Mail Server is the server name where you get your email for example JohnSmith hotmail com the Mail Server is hotmail com Aside from the email checking function there is a mail button that is used to launch the email application It is located above the keyboard right below the LCD The mail button LED will flash when the user has received an incoming email You can also access the Mail Checking dialog box by clicking on Start Programs Launch Manager then click on E Mail checking setting 25 Touchpad The built in touchpad is a PS 2 compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad The central location on the palm rest provides optimum comfort and support Note When using an external USB or serial mouse you can press Fn F7 to disable the touchpad Touchpad basics The following items teach you how to use the touchpad d e Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor e Press the left 1 and right 3 buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results e Use the 4 way scroll 2 button top bottom left right to scroll a page up down left or right This button mimics your cursor
32. ie disc then close the DVD tray Important When you launch the DVD player for the first time the program asks you to input the region code DVD discs are divided into 6 regions Once your DVD drive is set to a region code it will play DVD discs of that region only You can set the 28 1 Getting to know your TravelMate region code a maximum of five times including the first time after which the last region code set will remain permanent Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set Refer to the table later in this section for DVD movie region code information 3 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 place a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD ROM drive Please refer to the online help for more information Optimizing the DVD movie playback Sometime the DVD movie playback is not so smooth This is due to the setting in the power scheme To optimize the playback follow these steps to change the power scheme 1 Right click on the Windows desktop and click on Properties to open the Display Properties dialog box Click on the Screen Saver tab and then on Power to
33. ification purposes only and belong to their respective companies First things first We would like to thank you for making the TravelMate series of notebook computers your choice for your mobile computing needs We hope you will be happy with your TravelMate as much as we enjoyed making it for you Your guides To help you use your TravelMate we have designed a set of guides First off the Just for Starters poster helps you get started with setting up your computer This User s guide introduces you to the many ways your 7 computer can help you be more productive This guide i Us provides clear and concise information about the computer AA so read it thoroughly If you ever need to print out a copy this User s guide is also available in PDF Portable Document Format Follow these steps 1 Click on Start Programs TravelMate 2 Click on TravelMate User s guide Note Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader installed If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer clicking on TravelMate User s guide will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation For instructions on how to use Adobe Acrobat Reader access the Help menu A handy Hot key pocket reference card is useful for quick SS glances at functional key combinations gt An Online guide is your helping hand on the go with easy to access detailed and linked
34. ing prompt appears when you press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility at boot up Setup Password Type the Setup Password and press Enter to access the BIOS Utility When the Power on Password is set the following prompt appears at boot up Type the Power on Password a symbol appears for each character you type and press Enter to use the computer If you enter the password incorrectly an x symbol appears Try again and press Enter When the Hard Disk Password is set the following prompt appears at boot up Type the Hard Disk Password a symbol appears for each character you type and press Enter to use the computer If you enter the password incorrectly an x symbol appears Try again and press Enter 44 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Important You have three chances to enter a password If you successfully entered the password you are presented with a correct entry symbol If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries the following message or symbol appears Setup Power on Hard Disk Incorrect password specified System disabled y Slide and hold the power switch for four seconds to shut down the computer Then turn on the computer again and try again If you fail to enter the Hard Disk Password please contact your dealer or an authorized service center Setting passwords You can set passwords using e Notebook Manager e BIOS Utility See your online guide for more details 2 Customizing y
35. ington compatible key based computer security fw Co Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or locked drawer handle Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available Using the Smart Card This software includes the following components PlatinumPAS PlatinumSecure and PlatinumKey Together they provide you with multiple levels of security e PlatinumPAS implements the first security measure at the BIOS level and runs during the BIOS routine check when a computer is powered up or rebooting If no Smart Card or Emergency Card is detected the computer will stop booting up to prevent any illegal access to the system e PlatinumSecure enhances the secure logon procedure for Windows 37 XP at the Windows operating system level It provides user authentication through its encryption decryption function using the Smart Card If your Smart Card is unavailable you can use the Emergency Card as a temporary replacement card e PlatinumKey auto authenticate and auto cache with one click logons to all password required websites patent pending eliminates the overhead costs associated with memorizing and typing user IDs and passwords when surfing the Internet with Microsoft or Netscape web browsers A card slot for your Smart Card is located on the right panel of the computer This new security feature helps you boot up your comp
36. ion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs Popular type II 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 Inserting a PC Card Insert the card into the slot and make the proper connections e g network cable if necessary See your card manual for details Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card 1 Exit the application using the card 2 Left click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation 52 2 Customizing your computer 3 Press the slot eject button a to pop out the eject button then press it again a to eject the card b Upgrade options Your computer delivers superior power and performance However some users and the applications they use may demand more This computer allows you to upgrade key components when you need increased performance Note Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade Memory upgrade Memory is expandable to 256 MB employing 64 128 MB and supports 133 MHz industry standard soDIMMs Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules The computer supports SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory There are two memory slots on your computer one of which is occupied by standard memory You can upgrade memory
37. ity e Tablet mode for LCD panel Rotatable display Multimedia e 16 bit high fidelity AC 97 PCI stereo audio with wavetable synthesizer e Built in speaker and microphone e High speed optical CD ROM or DVD ROM drive Connectivity e High speed fax data modem port 15 Fast infrared wireless communication USB Universal Serial Bus ports Ethernet Fast Ethernet port IEEE 1394 port Optional 802 11b wireless LAN Human centric design and ergonomics Sleek smooth and stylish design Acer Finetouch keyboard Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device Internet scroll key Support pen input via stylus Expansion Type II CardBus PC Card formerly PCMCIA slot Upgradeable memory 16 Indicators 1 Getting to know your TravelMate The computer has seven easy to read status icons below the display screen fa Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is activated A Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged Media Activity e Lights when the floppy drive hard disk or optical drive is active z Sleep Lights when the computer enters Sleep mode XxX Power Lights when the computer is on Wireless G Communication Lights when the Wireless LAN capabilities are enabled 17 The Power and Sleep status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed
38. line guide and Windows help for more information 31 Moving around with your TravelMate This section gives you tips and hints on things to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories Save your work in progress Remove any media diskette or compact disc from the drive s Shut down the operating system Turn off the computer Close the display cover Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter vn oO u B WN Disconnect the keyboard pointing device printer external monitor and other external devices 8 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 slide and release the power switch 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 2 Select Shut down and click on OK or 32 1 Getting to know your TravelMate you can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing Fn F4 Then close and la
39. nlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers Year 2000 compliance statement The TravelMate 100 series notebook computer carries the Hardware NSTL Tested Year 2000 Compliant logo which certifies that this model has been tested by NSTL using the YMark2000 test and has been found to meet NSTL s standards for Year 2000 hardware compliance Compliant For more details check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center Web site http global acer com service pcy2000 html 80 Appendix B Notices Macrovision copyright protection notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 4 819 098 and 4 907 093 licensed for limited viewing uses only A Tick notice For safety reasons only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified Index A AC adapter caring for vii audio 29 adjusting the volume 29 troubleshooting 60 B battery pack
40. onfiguration CPU Intel Pentium Ill M 750 MHz Total Memory 128 MB Video RAM 2408 0 MB Hard Disk 20004 MB Internal Cache Cache ON 32 KB External Cache Cache ON 512 KB TouchPad Enabled Manufacturer Name ACER Product Name TravelMate 100 Coinbarn Crisl hln MA Cancel Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four launch keys located above the keyboard See Launch Keys on page 23 for the location of the launch key You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start Programs and then Launch Manager to start the application 55 Launch Manager Launch Manager C Program Files ACER Launch Manager f Add Delete C Program Files Outlook Express msimn ex w Add Delete C Program Files Intemet Explorer iexplore Y _ Add Delete Launch Manager and 802 11b Wireless LAN By default the 802 11b wireless LAN is set to Always On You can manually switch off the 802 11b wireless LAN by pressing the G button Manually turning off 802 11b wireless LAN does not change this default setting which is re enabled when you restart your computer You have to use the Launch Manager to set it to Always Off so that when you turn on your computer 802 11b wireless LAN will be off Only the administrator can change the setting in the Launch Manager For all other users press the G button then wait for the following dialog box to display Wbutton xi A
41. ons PlatinumSecure Options Smart Card Manager and Change Password 360 Degree Web PlatinumSecure Patinumsecure Options SmanGcand Managen Change Password PlatinumSecure Options Click on the PlatinumSecure Options button to open the Smart Card Options window It provides great flexibility to meet the various privacy protection needs of many different users SmartCard Options x Disable SmartCard Authentication I Disable PlatinumPAS I Disable PlatinumSecure System Lock Option Lo Neveric Password Option 4 Auto ai e Disable Smart Card Authentication When Disable PlatinumPAS is selected the PlatinumPAS Preboot Authentication System will be disabled When Disable PlatinumSecure is selected the PlatinumSecure Windows Logon Authentication with the Smart Card will be 40 1 Getting to know your TravelMate disabled which means that the protection of your PC as well as other options under System Lock Option and Password Option will be disabled too The Smart Card password is required for this selection e System Lock Option When Lock system when the Smart Card is not in use default is selected if the Smart Card is removed the PlatinumSecure screensaver comes up and access to the system is locked When Never lock the system after bootup is selected there is no protection for the PC after boot up and Password Option is disabled e Password Option When Always ente
42. our computer After learning the basics of your TravelMate computer let s get acquainted with the advanced features of your computer In this chapter you will learn how to add options upgrade components for better performance and customize your computer 47 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 Some models have a built in V 90 56Kbps software 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 48 2 Customizing your 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 Fast infrared The computer s fast infrared FIR port allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR aware computers and p
43. our computer at home it may be worthwhile 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 34 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Traveling with the computer when you are moving within a larger distance for instance from your office building to a client s office building or traveling locally Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged Airport security may require you to turn on your computer when bringing it into the gate area What to bring with you Bring the following items with you e AC adapter e Spare fully charged battery pack s e 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 f possible have the computer inspected by hand Airport security X ray machines are safe but do not put the computer through a metal detector e Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand held metal detectors Traveling internationally with the computer when you are moving from country to country Preparing the
44. r by closing the display cover or by pressing the sleep hot key Fn F4 See the online guide for details Note If you cannot power off the computer normally press and hold the power switch for more than four seconds to shut down the computer If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again wait at least two seconds before powering up vii Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight Do not place it near sources of heat such as a radiator Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 50 C 122 F Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer Do not subject the computer to heavy shock and vibration Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt Never place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer Do not slam the computer display when you close it Never place the computer on uneven surfaces Taking care of your AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter Do not connect the adapter to any other device Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from personal traffic When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug The total ampere
45. r in Sleep mode See the online guide for more information Fn F5 Fn F6 Co He Display Toggle Screen Blank Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both the display screen and external monitor Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return 22 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Fn F7 ar Touchpad Toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off Fn F8 jt Speaker Toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fn T m Volume up Increases the speaker volume Fn L Volume down Decreases the speaker 1 volume Fn re Brightness up Increases the screen ond brightness Fn Brightness down Decreases the screen Oi brightness The Euro symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United States International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard 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 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 5 If not select and click on ADD then select United
46. r password when the Smart Card is in use default is selected the password is required whenever you need to regain access to the system while the Smart Card is inserted When Auto authenticate when Smart Card is in use is selected no password is required All you need to do is insert the Smart Card Smart Card Manager The Multiple user support is implemented and managed in Smart Card Manager Please note that five users can be registered on one PC If you registered as the Primary User ONLY you can add remove other users If you registered as a regular user other registered users could add remove you All registered users will be able to use the View Smart Card users option Change Password Click the Change Password button fill in the three fields in the Change Password dialog box and then close the dialog box by clicking the OK button to change the Smart Card password Encrypt Decrypt PlatinumSecure can also be used to encrypt decrypt files except for system files or files that are already encrypted with other applications Double click on a file to automatically encrypt decrypt it However if the file is associated with an application it will be opened with that application instead of being encrypted Note that the encryption is not recursive That is when you encrypt a folder only the files immediately under that folder are encrypted other files under subfolders are not To find the Encrypt Decrypt commands e Right cli
47. ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord Also the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries Do not tamper with batteries Keep them away from children viii e Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if at all possible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Power off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Usea soft cloth moistened with water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners If any of the following occurs e The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged e Liquid has been spilled into the product e The computer does not operate normally Please refer to Troubleshooting my computer on page 57 First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer 1 Getting to know your TravelMate A TravelMate tour Front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Using your computer in tablet mode Switching to tablet mode Switching to computer mode Features Indicators Using the keyboard Special keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Storage Hard disk Optic
48. ries You can view a list of technical support numbers by following these steps 1 Click on Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click on System 3 Click on the Support Information button Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service and please be at your computer when you call With your support we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently 66 3 Troubleshooting your computer 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 If you haven t registered your notebook computer you will be required to register during your first call to Acer You are required to provide the following information Name Address Telephone number Machine and model type Serial number Date of purchase Appendix A Specifications This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer 69 Microprocessor e Mobile Intel Pentium III Processor M with 512 KB level 2 cache featuring the new Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology Memory e Main memory expandable to 256 MB support 64 bit memory bus e Dual 144 pin soDIMM socket supporting PC 133 SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory e 512 KB Flash ROM BIOS Data storage e One external USB CD ROM drive e One high capaci
49. s 3 Click on Dialing Properties and begin setting up your location Refer to the Windows manual 62 3 Troubleshooting your computer Troubleshooting tips This notebook computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems e Ifthe system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs see Error messages on page 63 63 Error messages If you receive an error message note the message and take the corrective action The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Disk Boot Failure Insert a system bootable diskette into the floppy drive A then press Enter to reboot Diskette Drive Controller Error or No Controller Present Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Diskette Drive Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Diskette Drive Type Mismatch Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS Utility then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer Equipment Configuration Error Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS Utility then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer Hard Disk 0 Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Hard Disk
50. steps to prepare the computer for the trip home e Make sure that you have removed any media diskette and compact disc in the drive s Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head 33 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 bring the following items with you e AC adapter and power cord e The printed user s manual Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work e Minimize the effect of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you e Ifyou need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot bring the computer with you leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat e Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation Allow the computer to return to room 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 y
51. t on the screen in tablet mode 2 PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot 3 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II 16 bit PC Card or 32 bit ry CardBus PC Card 4 Smart Card eject Ejects the Smart Card from the slot button 5 Speaker Connects to audio line out devices e g Headphone out jack speakers headphones gt 6 Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman 7 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices 1394 Connects to any Universal Serial Bus device e g USB mouse USB camera 8 USB port 1 9 USB port 2 em Connects to any Universal Serial Bus device e g USB mouse USB camera 10 Smart Card slot Slot for Smart Card interface with pre boot authentication system Rear view EE E 1 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock 2 External display Connects to a display device e g external port monitor LCD projector and displays up to 16M colors at 1024 x 768 resolution 3 Modem jack Connects to a phone line E 8 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 4 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 based network 5 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter Bottom view 1 Memory Houses the computer s main memory compartment 2 Battery lock unlock Locks and unlocks the battery bay latch 3 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack
52. tch the display When you are ready to use the computer again unlatch and open the display then press slide and release the power switch 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 slide and release the power switch 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 3 hours under most circumstances If your meeting is shorter than that you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than the computer What to bring to long meetings If your meeting will last longer than 3 hours or if your battery is not fully charged you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the meeting room If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode Press Fn F4 or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer To resume open the display if closed then press slide and release the power switch 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
53. ty Enhanced IDE hard disk Display and video e 10 4 Thin Film Transistor TFT touchscreen liquid crystal display LCD displaying 24 bit true color at 1024x768 eXtended Graphics Array XGA resolution e 8 MB Video DRAM e 3D capabilities e Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support e Dual display capability e Tablet mode for LCD panel Rotatable display Audio e 16 bit AC 97 PCI stereo audio with built in wavetable synthesizer e Built in speaker and microphone e Sound Blaster Pro and Windows Sound System compatible e Separate audio ports for headphone out and line in devices Keyboard and pointing device e Acer Finetouch keyboard e Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function e Electromagnetic stylus for pen based input 70 Appendix A Specifications I O ports e Built in e One type II I CardBus PC slot e One Smart Card interface socket e One RJ 11 phone jack e One line in jack e One RJ 45 LAN jack e One DC in jack AC adapter e One external monitor port e One speaker headphone out jack e One FIR wireless communications port IrDA compliant e Two USB ports e One IEEE 1394 port Weight and dimensions e 3 2 Ibs 1 40 kg e 251 W x 208 D x 25 4 29 4 H mm Environment e Temperature e Operating 10 C 35 C e Non operating 20 C 60 C e Humidity non condensing e Operating 20 80 RH e Non operating 20 80 RH System e Microsoft Windows XP e ACPI support e
54. uding Web Name User Name Password and Web URL Similarly type the first letter s of a site on the list and the site will be searched and selected You can Edit and Delete the sites as well as other information and Save or Cancel the changes you made by selecting the button corresponding to each command Using passwords Three password types protect your computer from unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data e Setup Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS Utility Once set you must key in this password to gain access to the BIOS Utility See BIOS Utility on page 56 and your online guide for more details e Power On 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 43 Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk Even if the hard disk is removed from the computer and moved to another computer it cannot be accessed without the Hard Disk Password Important Do not forget your Setup and Hard Disk Password If you forget your password please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center Entering passwords When a password is set a password prompt appears in the left hand corner of the display screen When the Setup Password is set the follow
55. uter with all your settings built right into your Smart Card You don t have to remember your password to access your computer 38 1 Getting to know your TravelMate To remove the Smart Card press the Smart Card eject button a and remove the Smart Card b as shown in the illustration below For more details consult your Smart Card documentation Registering your Smart Card Important Your Acer notebook is equipped with a Smart Card security feature that protects the computer from unauthorized access If you enable this feature please make sure that your warranty card is completed and sent back to Acer This information will be used by Acer service centers to confirm ownership in case your Smart Card key is lost or damaged Registering your notebook with Acer s service center is extremely important when replacing your lost Smart Card key If you have already bypassed the Smart Card registration please reinstall the application as follows 1 Insert your System CD and reinstall from it 2 Follow the onscreen instructions To enable the Smart Card security feature please refer to your Smart Card user manual Running PlatinumSecure After installation the PlatinumSecure icon appears on the Windows desktop Double click on it or click the right mouse button then select 39 Open from the pop up menu or launch it from the PlatinumSecret program group From the menu that appears you can directly access three operati
56. y one or more of the following measures 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 cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 76 Appendix B Notices Notice Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Remarque a l intention des utilisateurs canadiens

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