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... . This User's guide introduces you to the many ways your TravelMate, we enjoyed making the TravelMate series of guides: First off, the Just for you be happy with setting up your mobile computing needs. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. For more productive. We hope you use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Follow these steps: 1 Click on Start, All Programs...
... . This User's guide introduces you to the many ways your TravelMate, we enjoyed making the TravelMate series of guides: First off, the Just for you be happy with setting up your mobile computing needs. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. For more productive. We hope you use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Follow these steps: 1 Click on Start, All Programs...
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... Using software 25 Audio 26 Adjusting the volume 26 Power management 26 Moving around with your TravelMate 27 Disconnecting from the desktop 27 Moving around 27 Taking the computer home 28 Traveling with the computer 30 Traveling internationally with the computer 31 Securing your computer 32 Using a computer security lock 32 Using passwords 32 2 Customizing my computer 35 Expanding through options 37 Connectivity options 37 Upgrade options 42 Using...
... Using software 25 Audio 26 Adjusting the volume 26 Power management 26 Moving around with your TravelMate 27 Disconnecting from the desktop 27 Moving around 27 Taking the computer home 28 Traveling with the computer 30 Traveling internationally with the computer 31 Securing your computer 32 Using a computer security lock 32 Using passwords 32 2 Customizing my computer 35 Expanding through options 37 Connectivity options 37 Upgrade options 42 Using...
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... is turned off. See page 54 for more details. 4 Latch Latch for opening and closing the computer. 5 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on models with Wireless / Bluetooth® features, respectively. The Wireless / Bluetooth® buttons and indicators only work on . 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 enabled. • Blue indicates that wireless LAN...
... is turned off. See page 54 for more details. 4 Latch Latch for opening and closing the computer. 5 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on models with Wireless / Bluetooth® features, respectively. The Wireless / Bluetooth® buttons and indicators only work on . 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 enabled. • Blue indicates that wireless LAN...
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... Card slot Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card. 4 PC Card eject button 5 Microphone/line-in devices (e.g. 6 Left view 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English # Item 1 One USB 2.0 port Description Connects to headphones or other audio line-in jack Ejects the PC Card from external microphones, or other out jack line-out audio devices (speakers). 7 Wireless / Bluetooth® Communication switch Enables and disables Wireless / Bluetooth® communication devices. (optional) Accepts input from the slot. audio...
... Card slot Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card. 4 PC Card eject button 5 Microphone/line-in devices (e.g. 6 Left view 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English # Item 1 One USB 2.0 port Description Connects to headphones or other audio line-in jack Ejects the PC Card from external microphones, or other out jack line-out audio devices (speakers). 7 Wireless / Bluetooth® Communication switch Enables and disables Wireless / Bluetooth® communication devices. (optional) Accepts input from the slot. audio...
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... your TravelMate English # Item Description 1 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 Parallel port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. option) 3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external port monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 16.7 million colors and up to 1600x1200 at 85 Hz and 2048x1536 at 75 Hz resolution. 4 Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 Modem port Connects to a phone line. 6 Ethernet port Connects to a parallel device...
... your TravelMate English # Item Description 1 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 Parallel port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. option) 3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external port monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 16.7 million colors and up to 1600x1200 at 85 Hz and 2048x1536 at 75 Hz resolution. 4 Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 Modem port Connects to a phone line. 6 Ethernet port Connects to a parallel device...
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Lock key Caps Lock Pad Lock (Fn-F10) Num Lock (Fn-F11) Scroll Lock (Fn-F12) Description When Caps Lock is on , the embedded keypad is on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. In this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. When Num Lock is in uppercase. Use this mode the keypad is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you can...
Lock key Caps Lock Pad Lock (Fn-F10) Num Lock (Fn-F11) Scroll Lock (Fn-F12) Description When Caps Lock is on , the embedded keypad is on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. In this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. When Num Lock is in uppercase. Use this mode the keypad is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you can...
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... know your TravelMate 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. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Hot key Fn-Esc Fn-F5 Fn-End Icon Function Sleep Display toggle Speaker toggle Description Puts the computer in the hot key combination. Fn-PgUp Volume up Increases the speaker volume. Fn-PgDn Volume down...
... know your TravelMate 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. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Hot key Fn-Esc Fn-F5 Fn-End Icon Function Sleep Display toggle Speaker toggle Description Puts the computer in the hot key combination. Fn-PgUp Volume up Increases the speaker volume. Fn-PgDn Volume down...
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... following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to the serial and parallel ports, and video memory. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is detected for your TravelMate Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and dual stereo speakers. See "Hot keys" on adjusting the speaker volume. Power management This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity...
... following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to the serial and parallel ports, and video memory. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is detected for your TravelMate Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and dual stereo speakers. See "Hot keys" on adjusting the speaker volume. Power management This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity...
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... keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor, and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you tips and hints to consider when moving the computer, close and latch the display cover to place it in progress. 2 Remove any media, diskette or compact disc, from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: 1 Click on OK, or select Turn Off (Windows 2000). - To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open...
... keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor, and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you tips and hints to consider when moving the computer, close and latch the display cover to place it in progress. 2 Remove any media, diskette or compact disc, from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: 1 Click on OK, or select Turn Off (Windows 2000). - To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open...
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.... Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Some keyless models are also available. Security features include hardware and software locks - Insert the lock into the BIOS Utility. English 32 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Once set, you must key-in this password with password...
.... Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Some keyless models are also available. Security features include hardware and software locks - Insert the lock into the BIOS Utility. English 32 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Once set, you must key-in this password with password...
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...! If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Setting passwords You can set and the Password on Boot secures your dealer or an authorized service center. If you fail to use . English 33 • Password on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS Utility. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set passwords using the BIOS Utility. If...
...! If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Setting passwords You can set and the Password on Boot secures your dealer or an authorized service center. If you fail to use . English 33 • Password on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS Utility. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set passwords using the BIOS Utility. If...
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... 37 Expanding through options Your TravelMate offers you would with digital phone lines. Fax/Data modem Your computer has a built-in the contry of use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to the computer, see your computer as you a complete mobile computing experience. To use . For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack.
... 37 Expanding through options Your TravelMate offers you would with digital phone lines. Fax/Data modem Your computer has a built-in the contry of use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to the computer, see your computer as you a complete mobile computing experience. To use . For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack.
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... in an external USB or IEEE1394 compatible optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery for optical disc related tasks. User can create and save backup of the following functions: 1 Create backup 2 Restore from backup 3 Create factory default image CD 4 Re-install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery password This chapter will guide you through each process. Acer eRecovery consists of the current system configuration to store the backup disc image on certain models. a Use "backup to HDD" to hard drive, CD, or DVD.
... in an external USB or IEEE1394 compatible optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery for optical disc related tasks. User can create and save backup of the following functions: 1 Create backup 2 Restore from backup 3 Create factory default image CD 4 Re-install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery password This chapter will guide you through each process. Acer eRecovery consists of the current system configuration to store the backup disc image on certain models. a Use "backup to HDD" to hard drive, CD, or DVD.
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... the Recovery settings window, select "Burn image to disk" and click "Next". 6 In the Burn image to disc, select "01. Create factory default image CD When the System CD and Recovery CD are four restore actions available. English 47 b -"Backup to optical device" to store the backup disc image on the hard drive (D:\). Restore from backup User can create them by using this feature. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password...
... the Recovery settings window, select "Burn image to disk" and click "Next". 6 In the Burn image to disc, select "01. Create factory default image CD When the System CD and Recovery CD are four restore actions available. English 47 b -"Backup to optical device" to store the backup disc image on the hard drive (D:\). Restore from backup User can create them by using this feature. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password...
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... option for future recovery operations. 5 The system will reboot. Note: To activate BIOS Setup Utility, press during POST. Follow the steps below to rebuild your notebook. c Exit the BIOS Setup Utility and save changes. b Make sure the [Acer D2D Recovery] setting in [Main] is enabled or not. The system will install the operating system and language you choose. a Check to see if "Acer disc-to-disc Recovery " function is [Enabled]. Press Enter to confirm your selection. 4 The operating...
... option for future recovery operations. 5 The system will reboot. Note: To activate BIOS Setup Utility, press during POST. Follow the steps below to rebuild your notebook. c Exit the BIOS Setup Utility and save changes. b Make sure the [Acer D2D Recovery] setting in [Main] is enabled or not. The system will install the operating system and language you choose. a Check to see if "Acer disc-to-disc Recovery " function is [Enabled]. Press Enter to confirm your selection. 4 The operating...
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... external monitor. Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is being applied to the computer. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the screen. Press Fn-↑ (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to power the computer. I pressed the power button and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up. Press any key...
... external monitor. Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is being applied to the computer. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the screen. Press Fn-↑ (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to power the computer. I pressed the power button and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up. Press any key...
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... power. I cannot eject the optical drive tray. If you set to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the computer's left panel, the internal speakers automatically turn off. The computer display has a native resolution of a pen or paperclip and push to adjust the volume. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on an external monitor...
... power. I cannot eject the optical drive tray. If you set to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the computer's left panel, the internal speakers automatically turn off. The computer display has a native resolution of a pen or paperclip and push to adjust the volume. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on an external monitor...
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... your location. To properly use the internal modem. Refer to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the printer cable is enabled. The printer does not work . I want to set up my location to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Modems. 3 Click on the rear or left of the computer. If it is turned on. • Make sure that the parallel port is connected...
... your location. To properly use the internal modem. Refer to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the printer cable is enabled. The printer does not work . I want to set up my location to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Modems. 3 Click on the rear or left of the computer. If it is turned on. • Make sure that the parallel port is connected...
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... K keyboard 15 embedded numeric keypad 16 hotkeys 18 lock keys 15 troubleshooting 55 Windows keys 17 L LEDs 13 M memory installing 43 upgrading 42 See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 53 front view 3 H hard disk 24 help online services 58 Hibernation mode hotkey 18 hotkeys 18 I IEEE 1394 port 40 indicator lights 13 infrared 38 ITW. Index A AC adapter caring for v AcerMedia drive 24 audio 26 adjusting the volume 26 troubleshooting 54 B battery pack caring for v BIOS utility 45 brightness hotkeys...
... K keyboard 15 embedded numeric keypad 16 hotkeys 18 lock keys 15 troubleshooting 55 Windows keys 17 L LEDs 13 M memory installing 43 upgrading 42 See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 53 front view 3 H hard disk 24 help online services 58 Hibernation mode hotkey 18 hotkeys 18 I IEEE 1394 port 40 indicator lights 13 infrared 38 ITW. Index A AC adapter caring for v AcerMedia drive 24 audio 26 adjusting the volume 26 troubleshooting 54 B battery pack caring for v BIOS utility 45 brightness hotkeys...
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84 messages error 57 modem 37 N network 38 notice DVD copyright protection 76 num lock 15 on indicator 14 numeric keypad num lock 16 O online services 58 options memory upgrade 42 P password 32 types 32 PC Card 40 ejecting 41 inserting 41 ports 37 POST (power-on self-test) 45 printer troubleshooting 55 problems 53 CD-ROM 54 display 53, 54 keyboard 55 printer 55 startup 53 troubleshooting 52 Q questions setting location for modem use 55...
84 messages error 57 modem 37 N network 38 notice DVD copyright protection 76 num lock 15 on indicator 14 numeric keypad num lock 16 O online services 58 options memory upgrade 42 P password 32 types 32 PC Card 40 ejecting 41 inserting 41 ports 37 POST (power-on self-test) 45 printer troubleshooting 55 problems 53 CD-ROM 54 display 53, 54 keyboard 55 printer 55 startup 53 troubleshooting 52 Q questions setting location for modem use 55...