Acer C200 Series manuel d'utilisation

TravelMate C200 Series User's Guide[...]

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iii Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protectio n of the global environment, please recycle. USA For electronic products c ontaining an LCD/CRT mo nitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycl ed or disposed of accordin[...]

iv First things first We would like to thank you for making th e TravelMate series of notebook PC your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your TravelMate, we have designed a set of guides: Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on the computer, simply press an d [...]

v To turn the power off, do any of th e followin g: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Sta rt , Turn Off Computer , then click on Turn Off . • Use the power button You can also shut down the comp uter by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4> . Note: If you cannot power off the com puter norm[...]

vi Taking care of yo ur battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of used batteries accordin g to local regulations. Recycle if possi[...]

Disposal instructions iii First things first iv Your guides iv Basic care and tips fo r using your computer iv Turning your computer on and off iv Taking care of your computer v Taking care of your AC adapter v Taking care of your battery pack vi Cleaning and servicin g vi Acer Empowering Technology 1 Acer eDataSecurity Ma nagement 2 Acer eLock Man[...]

Norton AntiVirus 31 Frequently asked questions 33 Requesting service 36 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 36 Before you call 36 Using your computer in tablet mode 37 Writing in tablet mode 37 Converting to notebook mode 38 Converting to tabl et mode 39 Taking your notebook PC with you 40 Disconnecting from the desktop 40 Moving around 40 Prepa[...]

Power management 53 Acer eRecovery Manageme nt 53 Create backup 54 Restore from backup 54 Create factory default image CD 55 Re-install bundled software without CD 55 Change password 55 Troubleshooting 57 Troubleshooting ti ps 57 Error messages 57 Regulations and safety notices 59 ENERGY STAR guidel ines compliance 59 FCC notice 59 Modem notices 60[...]

1 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for yo u to access frequently used functio ns and manage yo ur new Acer notebook. It features th e following handy utilities: • Acer eDataSecurity Manage ment protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorith ms. • Acer eL[...]

2 Empowering Technology For more information, press the < > key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help function. Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a h and y file encryption utility that pro tects your files from being accessed by unauth orized persons. I[...]

3 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optic al and fl oppy drives to ensure that data can't be stolen while your notebook is unattend ed. • Removable data device s — includes USB disk drives, US B pen drives, USB flash drives, USB mp3 driv[...]

4 Empowering Technology Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a syste m optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer noteb ook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization — release unused memo ry and check usage. • Disk optimization — remove un[...]

5 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a po werful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by th e manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hid den partition on your system's HDD. User-created backups are stored on D: drive. Acer eReco very Manag[...]

6 Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspec t hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimiz e your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eSettings Management also: • Prov[...]

7 Empowe ring Tech nology AC mode The default setting is "Maxim um Performance." You can a djust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or clic k on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: W ireless LAN, Bluetooth , CardBus, Memory Card, A udio, and Wired LAN. DC mode To suit your usage, there are four pre-defined pro files[...]

8 Empowering Technology passwords for accessing the system after Hiberna tion or Standb y. • View information about Acer ePower Manageme nt. Acer ePresentati on Management Acer ePresentation Management lets yo u select from two of the most common projector resolutions: XGA and SVGA.[...]

9 English A TravelMate tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... po ster, let us show you around yo ur new Travel Mate comput er. Top View # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), it displays computer output. 2 Tablet-mode button Escape butt on for use in tablet PC mode . 3 T[...]

10 English English Open front view 6 Windows Security lock button A tablet-mode button, it functions like CTL-ALT- DEL to lock access to the operating system. 7 Power switch Turns the computer on and off. # Item Description 1 Keyboar d For enteri ng data in no tebook PC mo de. 2 Built-in trackpoint Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions li[...]

11 English Closed front view 4 Built-in micropho ne Internal mi crophone for sound rec ording. 5 Scroll wheel For up, down and enter func tions. 6 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequ ently used programs. See "Easy-launch butto ns" on page 20 for more details. 7 Indicator lights Light up when Caps Lock or Num Lock are activated[...]

12 English English Left view # Icon Item Description 1 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to a gigabit Ethernet network. 2M o d e m ( R J - 1 1 ) port Connects to a ph one line. 3 Optical drive Ac cepts recordable CDs and DVDs, depending on the drive type. 4 LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 5 Optical drive eject button Ejects t[...]

13 English Right view # Icon Item Description 1 Headphone/ speakers line-out jack Connects to audio line-o ut devices. 2 Microphone / line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g. microphone or audio CD player). 3 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 4 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g . USB mouse or camera). 5 Ventilation s[...]

14 English English Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 3 Latch Push to the right for releasing the LCD unit to convert from tablet to notebook mode. 4 Acer ezDock port Connects to an Acer ezDock (optio nal).[...]

15 English Base view # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the co mputer’s battery pack. 2 Battery lock latch Locks the battery in place. 3M e m o r y compartment Houses the computer’s main memory (secu red with screws). 4 Cooling fan Cools computer duri ng use. Note : Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 5 Hard disk bay Houses th[...]

16 English English Specifications Operating system Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 Platform Intel ® Centrino ™ Mobile Technol ogy, feat uring: • Intel ® Pentium ® M processor 725/730/740/750/ 760/770 (2 MB L2 cache , 1.60/1.73/1.86/2/2.13 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) • Intel ® 915PM/915GM chipset • Intel ® PRO/Wireless 2915ABG n[...]

17 English Input devices 84-/85-key keyb oard with inverted "T" cursor layout Built-in trackpoint with tw o buttons 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows ® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad , international language support Four easy-launch button s: user-programmable button, Empowering Key, Internet, email Four tab[...]

18 English English Note: The specifications listed above are for reference on ly. The exact config uration of you r PC depend s on the model p urchased. Software Acer Empowering T echnol ogy (eDataSecurity / eLock / ePerformance / eRecovery / ePower / eSettings / ePresentatio n Manageme nt) Acer Soft Button Microsoft ® Education Pack for Tablet PC[...]

19 English Indicators The computer has two easy-to-read statu s indicators to the right of the keyboard, a nd four on the fr ont panel. The battery, media, Bluetooth and wire less com munication sta tus indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed . Icon Function Description Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Num Lock Li[...]

20 English 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light sho ws green when in AC mode. Easy-launch buttons Located to the right of the keyboard are four buttons. These bu ttons are call ed easy-launch buttons. The y are: mail, Web b rowser, Acer Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable bu tto[...]

21 English Trackpoint and click buttons The built-in trackpoint is a poi nting device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor respon ds as you use your fing er to move the trackpoint. Its central location on the keybo ard provides optimum comfort and support. Trackpoint basics The following items show you how to use the trackpo i[...]

22 English Note: When using these inputs, keep them — and your fingers — dry and clean. The scroll wheel is sens itive to finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase click button responsiveness. Drag Click and hold, then use finger on the trackpoint to drag the cursor. Access context [...]

23 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys with an e mbedded numeric k eypad, as well as separate lock, cursor and Wind ows keys, and hotkey controls. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. The embedded numeric k eypad functions like a desktop n umeric keypad. It i[...]

24 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access m any computer controls, including screen brightness, volu me output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey co[...]

25 English Hotkey Icon Function Description <Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help o n hotkeys. <Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technolog y. See "Acer Empowering Tech nology" on page 1 . <Fn> + <F3> Acer ePower Management Launches Acer ePower Management. See "Ac[...]

26 English Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and th e US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of yo ur keyboard. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2H o l d < Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center o f the keyboard. Note : Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbo[...]

27 English Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk To eject the optical disk from the slot-load / tray-in optical drive when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button. When the power is off, you can eject an optica l disk by inserting a pin or paper clip into the emergency eject hole. Using a computer security lock A security keylock no[...]

28 English Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high -fidelity AC'97 audio, and on e speaker. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the comp uter is easy. See "Hotkeys" on page 24 for more information on adjustin g the speaker volume.[...]

29 English Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Win dows XP only. Acer Protector Suite QL fingerprint utility Note: This feature is only available on certain models. Acer Protector Suite QL provides finger print-based biometric ide ntification to control access to your comp uter’s drives. The utili ty is acce[...]

30 English 2 Maintain finger contact with the sen sor while sliding the fin ger across it in a straight line. 3 The application window will indicate a successful scan. If the scan quality is poor, repeat the procedure. Note: Make sure to keep the finger flat througho ut the scanning proced ure. User’s Fingers You can use Protector Suite QL to cre[...]

31 English Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the fo ur easy-launch butto ns located above the keyboard. See "Easy-launch b uttons" on pa ge 20 for the location of the easy-launch buttons. You can access the Laun ch Manager by clicking on Start > A ll Programs , and then Launch Mana ger to start the app lication. Norton An[...]

32 English 2 In the Norton AntiViru s main window, click Scan for Viruses . 3I n t h e Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer . 4U n d e r Action s , click Scan . 5 When the scan is complete , a scan summary appears. Click Finished . You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic inter[...]

33 English Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each o ne. I pressed the power button, but the computer doesn’t start or boot up. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. Check [...]

34 English No audio is heard from the computer. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In Windo ws, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed out, clic k on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too lo w. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. You can [...]

35 English turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected secu rely to the computer's parallel port or a USB port a nd the corresponding port on the printer. I want to set up my location to use the internal modem. To properly use your commu nication software (e.g. HyperTermin al), you need to set up your location: 1 Click on Star[...]

36 English To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is sho wing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instruct ions to perform system recovery. Important! This feature o ccupies 2 to 3 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk. Requesting service I[...]

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37 English Using your computer in tablet mode Your computer is designed for convenien ce, ergonomic use and porta bility. Running the Windows XP Ta blet PC Edition 2005 operating system, your TravelMate utilizes an EMR stylus for pen-based input. Software developed specifically for the computer allows for both handwriting recognition converted to a[...]

38 English Converting to notebook mode 1) Slide the LCD latch to the right. 2) Gently pull the disp lay unit from the bottom until it lock s into the upright position and use the keyboard to enter data.[...]

39 English Converting to tablet mode 1) To return to tablet mode, slide down the display un it from both sides. 2) Push down on the LCD gently with both hands on the top corners until it clicks shut. Warning: Make sure that the detachable band of the protective screen cover is not bunched underneath the LCD unit before converti ng to table t mode. [...]

40 English Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hin ts to consider when moving around or traveling with your comp uter. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories : 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Sh[...]

41 English What to bring to meetings If your meeting is relatively short, you probably d o not need to bring anything with you other than your computer. If your meetin g will be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you ma y want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in th e meeting room. If the meeting room does not [...]

42 English computer with you, leave the co mputer in the trunk of the car to a void exposing the computer to excessive h eat. • Changes in temperature and hum idity can cause condensation . Allow the computer to return to room temper ature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the co mputer. If the temperature change is great[...]

43 English • Avoid exposing floppy disks to h and-held metal detector s. Traveling internationa lly with the computer When you are moving fro m country to country. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would normally p repare it for traveling. What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords t[...]

44 English Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, located on the c hassis of the computer, lets you connect a Kensington-com patible computer security lock. Wrap a computer security lock cable arou nd an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the loc k into the notch and turn the key to secure the lo[...]

45 English Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the ce nter of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when yo u press < F2 > to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. • Type the Supervisor Password an d press < Enter > to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the pa[...]

46 English Expanding through options Your notebo ok PC offers you a complete mo bile computi ng experien ce. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral de vices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instru ctions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the following section. Fax/data modem Y[...]

47 English Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect you r computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cab le from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the comp uter to a network jack or hub o n your network. Fast Infrared (FIR) The computer's Fast Infrared (FI[...]

48 English Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allo ws you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. IEEE 1394 port The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394- compatible device like a video camera or digital camera. See your video o r digital camer[...]

49 English The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported devices like a DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD- Dual drive. PC Card slot The computer’s Type II PC Card slot ac cepts PC C ards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. These cards should have a PC Card lo go on them. PC Cards (formerly PCMCI[...]

50 English Inserting a PC Card Insert the card into the slot and make the prop er 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 th e taskbar and stop the card operation. 3 Press the slot eject[...]

51 English 3 (a) Insert the memory module diag onally into the slot, then (b) gently pr ess it down until it clicks into place. 4 Replace the memory cover an d secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC a dapter. 6 Turn on the co mputer. The computer automatically d etects and reconfigures the total memory size. Pl[...]

52 English Password To set a password on boot, activate the BIOS u tility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find Password o n boot: and u se the <F5> and <F6> keys to enable this feature. Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can p [...]

53 English Power management This computer has a built- in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any ac tivity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, m ouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to th e computer , and video memory. If no activi ty is detected for a period of time (called an ina[...]

54 English Create backup You can create and save b ackup images to hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Managem ent utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. Th e default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management windo w, select Recovery settings and click Next . 5 I[...]

55 English Create factory default image CD When the System CD and R ecovery CD are not available, you can create them by using this feature. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Managem ent utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. Th e default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management w[...]

56 English 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management windo w, select Recovery settings and click Next . 5 In the Recovery setting s window, select Pa ssword: Change Acer eReco very Management passwor d and click Next . 6 Follow the instructions on scr een to complete the process. Note: If the system crashes, and will not boot to Windows, you can run Acer [...]

57 English English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a pro blem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require openin g up the computer. Do not atte mpt to open the computer yourself; co ntact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Troubleshoo[...]

58 English If you still encounter problems after going thro ugh the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service c enter for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS u tility.[...]

59 English English Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has de termined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficien cy. FCC notice This device has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC ru[...]

60 English Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC R ules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this d evice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, inclu ding interference that may cause undesired ope ration. Notice: Canadian users This Class B di[...]

61 English English Your telephone company may make chang es in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could a ffect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in ad vance to give you an opportunity to maintain unin terrupted telephone service. If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disc[...]

62 English Notice for New Zealand For modem with approval numb er PTC 211/03/008 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equ ipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its netw ork. It indicates n o endorsement of the product b y Telecom, nor do es it provide any sor[...]

63 English English 3 This device is equipped with p ulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support puls e dialing. 4 Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is con nected to the same line as other equipment, may giv e rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also [...]

64 English 8 If an extension cord is used with this product, m ake sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugge d into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere ra ting. Also, ma ke sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does no t exceed the fuse rating. 9 Never push objects of any ki[...]

65 English English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser p roduct. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (sho wn below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WH EN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PROD UIT LASERATTENTION: RAD [...]

66 English Radio device regulatory notice Note : Below regulatory information is for mo dels with wireless LAN and/o r Bluetooth on ly. General This product complies with the radio fre quency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. De pending on configura tions, this prod uct may or may not con [...]

67 English English List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium , Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdo m Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hung ary, Czech Republic, Slovak Rep ublic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. Usage all[...]

68 English 2 This device is restricted to indoor us e due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this prod uct to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduc e the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mo bile Satellite systems. 3 High power radar are allocated as primary users of the[...]

69 English English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This d evice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must ac cept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera[...]

70 English Declaration of Conf ormity for CE Marking Is in compliance with the essential requ irements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives. The product specified ab ove was tested conforming to the applicable Rules under the most accurate measurement standards possible, and all the necessary steps have been taken and are in[...]

71 English Index A AC adapter caring for v audio 28 adjusting the volume 28 troublesh ooting 34 B battery pack caring for vi BIOS utility 51 brightness hotkeys 25 C caps lock 23 on indicator 19 care AC adapter v battery pack vi computer v CD-ROM ejecting 27 ejecting manually 34 troublesh ooting 34 cleaning computer vi computer caring for v cleaning[...]

72 English Notebook Man ager hotkey 25 num lock 23 on indicator 19 numeric keypad embedded 23 P password 44 types 44 PC Card 49 ejecting 50 inserting 50 ports 46 printer troublesh ooting 34 problems 33 CD-ROM 34 display 33 keyboard 34 printer 34 startup 33 troublesh ooting 57 Q questions setting location for modem use 35 S safety CD or DVD 65 FCC n[...]