Acer TravelMate 4050 Support Question
Acer TravelMate 4050 Support Question
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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on January 1st, 2017 5:39 AM
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The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
New versions of system programs
New features or options
Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.
Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery
Diskette before you use the Flash utility.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash utilities.
NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Flash utility. If the battery pack does not
contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not
completely loaded.
Fellow the steps below to run the Flash.
1.
Prepare a bootable diskette.
2.
Copy the Flash utilities to the bootable diskette.
3.
Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Flash utility has auto-execution function.
Related Acer TravelMate 4050 Manual Pages
User Manual - Page 2
... to your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. TravelMate 2350/4050 Series Notebook Computer
Model number Serial number Purchase date Place of purchase
Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. TravelMate 2350/4050 Series Notebook Computer User's Guide Second Issue: October 2004
Changes may be reproduced, stored...
User Manual - Page 3
... access the Help and Support menu.
Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. English
iii
First things first
... Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on how to use your TravelMate, we enjoyed making the TravelMate series of guides:
First off, the Just for you ......
poster helps you be happy with setting up your TravelMate as much as we have designed a set of notebook...
User Manual - Page 4
.... Do not place it . • Do not expose the computer to magnetic fields. English
iv
Basic care and tips for using your computer
Turning your TravelMate's standard keyboard. Note: You can also shut down the computer.
then click on the left of the launch keys found above 50ºC (122º...
User Manual - Page 7
...Optical drive
24
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...
Expanding through options
37
Connectivity options
37
Upgrade options
42
Using system utilities
44
Acer eManager
44
Launch Manager
44
User Manual - Page 8
BIOS Utility
45
Acer eRecovery
46
Create backup
46
Restore from backup
47
Create factory default image CD
47
Re-install bundled software without CD
48
Change password
48
Acer Disc to Disc Recovery
49
Multilingual operating system installation
49
Restore without a Recovery CD
49
Setup password and exit
50
3 Troubleshooting my computer
51...
User Manual - Page 9
1 Getting to know your
TravelMate
User Manual - Page 10
Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with a unique style and ergonomic design. Your TravelMate computer combines highperformance, versatility, power management features and multimedia capabilities with your new power computing partner.
User Manual - Page 12
accepts CDs or DVDs depending on and off to know your TravelMate
Description
Two special keys for frequently used programs. See "Launch Keys" on page 21 for your computer. Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive.
...
User Manual - Page 14
... Card.
4
PC Card eject button
5
Microphone/line-in devices (e.g. audio CD player, stereo walkman and etc.)
6
Headphone/ Speaker/ Line-
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...
User Manual - Page 16
... (e.g.,
USB mouse, USB camera).
5
Modem port
Connects to a phone line.
6
Ethernet port
Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel
(manufacturing
printer).
8
Rear view
1 Getting to know 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.
User Manual - Page 18
...
compartment
Houses the computer's main memory.
3
Hard disk bay
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw).
4
Battery compartment Unlatches the battery to know your TravelMate
English
#
Item
Description
1
Optical drive
Internal optical drive; 10
Bottom view
1 Getting to remove the
release latch
battery compartment.
5
Battery bay
Houses the computer's battery...
User Manual - Page 20
12
1 Getting to know your TravelMate
English
Connectivity
• High-speed fax/data modem port • Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port • Fast infrared wireless communication (manufacturing option) • Three USB 2.0 ports (...
User Manual - Page 26
English
18
1 Getting to 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. Fn-PgDn
Volume down
Decreases the speaker volume. Hot key Fn-Esc Fn-F5
Fn-End
Icon Function Sleep Display...
User Manual - Page 38
... • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer
Special considerations
In addition to the guidelines for taking the ... computer as if you were taking it into the gate area. 30
1 Getting to know your TravelMate
English
Setting up a home office
If you frequently work on luggage. • If possible, have...
User Manual - Page 40
...security lock
A security keylock notch located on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. See "BIOS Utility" on page 45. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use of this ...notch and turn the key to the BIOS Utility. Combine the use . Insert the lock into the BIOS
Utility. English
32
1 Getting to know your TravelMate
Securing your computer
Your computer is ...
User Manual - Page 53
... F2 during the Power-On Self Test (POST) while the TravelMate logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this utility.
BIOS Utility
The BIOS Utility is being displayed. Your computer is already properly configured and...
User Manual - Page 57
....
Note: To activate BIOS Setup Utility, press during POST.
The system will reboot. Follow the steps below to rebuild your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data files before you use when you first power-on the system. 1 Turn on certain models. a Check to see if "Acer disc-to back up...
User Manual - Page 63
...keyboard cable may be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate drivers (for file transfers) or you need to use your location. I want to set up my location to set...
To properly use the internal modem.
The printer does not work .
Refer to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices are IrDA-compliant. Check the following...
User Manual - Page 78
... Canada. Operation is subject to operate this computer.
Declaration of Conformity for EU countries
Hereby, Acer, declares that this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this TravelMate series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the FCC Rules...
User Manual - Page 89
.... Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw
Hereby declare that production units of the same product will continue to assure that :
Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number:
Notebook PC Acer TravelMate 2350/4050, CL51 TravelMate 235xxxx/405xxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z, or blank)
Is in compliance with the requirements. Tel...
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