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    TravelMate 2200/2700 Series User’ s Guide[...]

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    Changes may be made peri odically to the infor mation in this publication without obligation to notify any person o f such revision or changes. Such changes wi ll be inco rporated in new editions of this ma nual or supplementary docum ents and publications. This company makes no representations or warra nties, either expre ssed or implied, with res[...]

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    iii English First things first Your guides A set of guides is provided to help you set up an d use your TravelMate, Aspire computer: For more information on Acer’s products, services, and support, please visit the web site: http:// www.acer.com. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on your computer,[...]

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    iv English Windows Help and Support for more information. Note : If you are unable to sh ut down the computer in the usual way, press and hold the power butto n for more than four seconds. You should then wait at least two seconds before turning the computer on again. Taking care of your computer Your computer will serv e you well if y ou take care[...]

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    v English Taking care of yo ur battery pack It is also important that you look after your computer's battery pack. • Use the correct battery model for your computer. Do not use other kinds of batteries. • Turn the power off before remo vi ng or replac ing the batter y. • Do not tamper with the battery. Keep the battery away from children[...]

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    First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iii Getting familiar with your computer 1 A tour of your comput er 3 Front view 3 Front view 5 Left view 6 Right view 7 Rear view 8 Bottom view 9 Features 10 Indicators 12 Using th e keyboard 13 Lock keys 13 Embedded numeric keypad 14 Windows keys 15 Hot keys 16 Spec[...]

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    Peripherals and options 39 External display devices 41 External input devices 41 External keyboard 41 External keypad 41 External pointing device 41 USB devices 42 Printer 43 Audio devices 43 Expansion de vices 44 PC Card 44 45 Miscellaneous op tions 45 Battery pack 45 AC adapter 45 Key component upgrades 46 Memory upgrade 46 Hard disk upgrade 47 M[...]

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    Launch Manager 61 BIOS Utility 61 Acer Disc to Disc Recovery 62 Multilingual o perating system installatio n 62 Restore without a Recovery CD 62 Setup password and exit 63 Troubleshooting 65 Frequently aske d questions 67 Requesting service 70 International Traveler’s Warrant y (ITW) 70 Before you call 70 Appendix A Specifications 71 Appendix B R[...]

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    Getting familiar with your computer[...]

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    Your TravelMate computer combines solid performance, versat ility, multimedia capabilities and portabili ty with a stylish design. Increase your productivity by working wherever you are. This chapter provides an in-depth "tour" of your computer's features.[...]

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    3 English A tour of your computer After setting up you r new TravelMate, As pire notebook c omputer, as illustrated in the Just for sta rters… poster, take a few minutes to explore the unit. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Launch Keys Buttons for launching freque[...]

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    Getting familiar with your computer 4 English 3 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer, its functions and components. 4 Power button Turns on the computer powe r. 5 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mous [...]

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    5 English Front view # Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio outp ut. 2 Power indicator Lights green when the computer is o n and lights orange when the computer is in suspend mode. 3 Battery indicator Lights orange when the battery is being charged and lights g reen when the battery is full charged. 4 Bluetooth c[...]

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    Getting familiar with your computer 6 English Left view # Item Description 1 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington -compatible computer security lock. 2 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse and USB camera). 3 PC Card slots Support one Type II CardBus PC Ca rd. 4 Eject button Ejects the PC Card(s) [...]

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    7 English Right view # Item Description 1 Line-in/Mic-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player and stereo walkman). 2 Speaker/Line-Out/ Headphone jack Connects to audio lin e-out devices (e.g., speakers and headphones). 3 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer). 4 Ventilation[...]

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    Getting familiar with your computer 8 English Rear view # Item Description 1 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even a fter prolonged use. 3 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external VGA monitor a nd LCD proje ctor). 4 Modem jack Connects to a phone line. 5 Network ja[...]

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    9 English Bottom view # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Unlatches to remove the battery pack. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk. 4 Cooling fans Help keep the computer cool. Note: Don’t cover or obstruct th e opening of the fans. 5 Memory compartment Houses the comp[...]

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    Getting familiar with your computer 10 English Features Performance • Intel® Pentium® 4 pr oc essors 2.8/3.0/ 3.2/3.4/3.6 GHz or Intel® Celeron® processors 2.6 GHz and above • ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON™ 9000 IGP chipset • 256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM, up gradeable to 20 48 MB with dual soD IMM modules • 30 GB and above high-capacit y, Enha[...]

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    11 English Connectivity • Integrated 10/100 Mbps Fa st Ethernet connection • Built-in 56Kbps fax/data modem • Four Universal Serial B us (USB) 2.0 ports • Fast infrared wireless communica tion (manufacturing option) • IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless LAN (manufacturing option ) • Bluetooth® (ma nufacturing option) Human-centric design • Rugge[...]

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    Getting familiar with your computer 12 English Indicators The computer has three easy-to-r ead status icons below the display screen. In addition, there are two indicators at the front panel. Even when the cover is closed , the state or features ca n still be seen. # Icon Function Description 1 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated. 2 Num Lo[...]

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    13 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys whic h you can toggle on an d off. Lock Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alpha betic characters typed are in uppercase. Num Lock ( Fn-F1[...]

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    Getting familiar with your computer 14 English Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad func tions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated b y small ch aracters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-cont rol key symbols are not printed on the keys. Desired Access Num Lock On Num [...]

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    15 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that pe rform Windows-spec ific functio ns. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button ; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to pro vide a variety of functions: + Tab Activates the next Taskb ar button. [...]

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    Getting familiar with your computer 16 English Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or ke y combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen brightness , volume output an d the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pr essing the other key i n the hot key comb ination. Hot Key Icon Function Descri[...]

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    17 English Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and bo th the display screen and external monitor. Fn-F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. Fn-F7 Touchpad toggle Turns th e internal touchpad on and off. Fn-F8 Speaker toggle T[...]

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    Getting familiar with your computer 18 English Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bot tom-right of your keyboar d. To type: The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either directly press the Euro symbol at t he bo ttom-right of the keyboard, or hold Alt Gr and then press the Eur[...]

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    19 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a PS/2- compat ible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. The cu rsor responds to your finger movements on the touchpad. In addition, the two click buttons provide the same function ality as a computer mouse, while the scroll key enables easy 4-way scrollin g in documents and web p ages. T[...]

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    Getting familiar with your computer 20 English Note : Keep your fingers, as well as the surface of the to uchpad, clean and dry. The touchpad is sensitive to your finger movements: the lighter your t ouc h, the better the response. Tapping hard will not increase the touc hpad's responsiveness. Function Left Button Right Button 4-Way Scroll Key[...]

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    21 English Launch keys Located at the upper-right above the k eyboard are four buttons. These buttons ar e called l aunch keys. They are designated as the mail, Web browser, Empowering a nd programmable keys. Press the Acer Empowering Key to run the Acer e Manager. Please see “Acer eManager” on page 60. The mail and Web browse r are default for[...]

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    Getting familiar with your computer 22 English Caution: It is impo rtant that the Bluetooth and Wireless LAN features are turned off before boarding an airplane. # Launch Key Default Application 5 Blu etooth Enables your Bluetooth.(optional) 6 Wireless Enables your 802.11b/g Wireless LAN.(optional)[...]

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    23 English Storage Your computer offers a variet y of data storage options: • The high capacity En hanced-IDE hard disk drive. The hard drive is up gradeable, ena bling you to increa se your storage capacity in the future. Cons ult your dealer if you need to upgrade. • The high speed op tical drive . Depending on your model, you have a DVD/CD-R[...]

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    Getting familiar with your computer 24 English Emergency ejection of the opt ical drive tray If you need to eject t he optical driv e tray when the computer is turned off, push a straightened pa per clip into the optical drive emergency eject hole. The tray will be releas ed, and partially popped open .[...]

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    25 English Connectivity options Your computer has buil t-in connec tivity options, enabl ing you to hook up to a network or commu nicate over a ph one line. Ethernet and LAN The integrated network feature allo ws you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based (10/100 BASE-T) network. To use the network feature, plug an Ethernet cable into your c[...]

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    Getting familiar with your computer 26 English Fax/Data modem Your computer features a built-in fax/data modem, enabling you to communic ate over a phone line. This means that you can connect to the Internet via a dialup acc ount with an ISP, log i n to your network from a remote location, or send faxes. Warning: Your modem is no t compatible with [...]

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    27 English Fast infrared The computer’s fast infrared (FIR) po rt a llows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR-aware comput ers and peri pheral s such as PDAs (personal digital assistants), mobile phones, and infrared printers. The infrared port can transfer da ta at sp eeds of up to four megabits per second (Mbps) at a dista nce of up [...]

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    Getting familiar with your computer 28 English Audio Your computer includes an in tegrated stereo audio system. Built-in stereo speakers are loca ted at the front of the unit. Volume is adjusted usi ng software, such as Vol ume Control in Windows, Volume Fn keys, or any other application that provi des a volume adjustment control. Two audio ports o[...]

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    29 English Securing your computer Your comput er features hardware an d software sec urity solu tions, in the form of a slot for a Kensingt on lock an d a password faci lity. Security slot A slot for a Kensin gton slot ena ble s you to physically protect your computer from theft. Use this feature as follows: • Wrap a security lock cable around a [...]

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    Operating on battery power[...]

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    Your TravelMate computer operates on battery or AC power. This chapter provides information for operating on battery po wer, as well as information on how your computer manages and saves power.[...]

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    33 English Battery pack The computer uses a batt ery pack th at gives you long use between charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the mains powe r supp[...]

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    Operating on battery power 34 English 6 Reconnect the AC a dapter and fully char ge the battery a gain. Follow these steps ag ain until the ba ttery has been charge d and discharged three times. Use this conditioning process fo r all new batteries, or if a b attery hasn't been used for a long time. If the computer is to be stored for more than[...]

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    35 English 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery locks in place. To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to release the bat tery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay. Plug the AC[...]

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    Operating on battery power 36 English battery to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your AC adapter and battery. Battery-lo w warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows Power Meter. Warning: Connect the AC adapte r as soon as possible after the battery-low warning app ears. [...]

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    37 English Power management Your computer features a built-i n power management unit that constantly monitors syst em ac tivity. System ac tivity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, touchpad/mo use, hard disk dr ive, optical dr ive, peripheral s connected to the computer, and video memory. If no act ivit[...]

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    Peripherals and options[...]

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    Your TravelMate comput er offers good expansion capabilities. This chapter provides information on connecting peripherals to expand yo ur system. It als o describes how to upgr ade key components to enhance system performance and keep your computer in step with the latest technology. You are advised to cons ult your dealer for information on periph[...]

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    41 English External display devices You can connect an external (VGA) monitor or projec tor to your computer's extern al display port. Use the Fn + F5 hot key to togg le the displa y setting bet ween the computer's LCD panel and the ex ternal disp lay device. See “Ho t keys” on page 16 for more information. External input devices You [...]

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    Peripherals and options 42 English USB devices Your computer features four Univer sal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports for connecting a ra nge of USB pe ripheral s. See “External input devices” on page 41, and “Printer” on page 43 for information on connect ing a USB keyboard, keypad, mous e or pr inter. Other common USB devices include digital c[...]

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    43 English Printer Your computer supports USB printers. Refer to the printer's ma nual for information on: • Setting up the hardware • Installing the necessary drivers in Windows • Operating instructions To use a USB printer, simply conn ect the device to one of your computer's USB ports, and then wa it for Windows to find the new h[...]

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    Peripherals and options 44 English Expansion devices PC Card Your computer features one PC Card slot that support one standar d Type II C ardBus (PCM CIA). This greatly incre ases your c omputer's usability and expandability. A variety of PC Ca rds are available, such a s flash memory, SRAM, fax/data m odem, LAN, and SCSI Cards. Consult your d[...]

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    45 English To remov e a PC Card: 1 Close the application th at is using the PC Card. 2 Double click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar, and then select the option to safely remove the card. Wait for the mes sage telling you that it is now safe to remove the card. 3 Press the PC Card eject button to partially ej ect the card (1). 4 Pull the card fro[...]

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    Peripherals and options 46 English Key component upgrades Your computer is designed to deliv er solid performanc e. However, in time, you might find th at your appl ications de mand even mor e computing power. For this reason , you are able to upgrade key components. Note : Contact your authorized dea ler if you decide to perform a key component up[...]

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    47 English 3 Insert the memory module diagonal ly in the slot (1), and then press down gently until it cli cks in place (2). 4 Replace the memor y compartmen t door, and fas ten the screw. The computer automatically dete cts the new module and reconfigures the memory. Hard disk upgrade It is possible to replace your h ard disk with a hi gher capaci[...]

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    Moving with your computer[...]

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    Your TravelMate comput er is ideal for taking with you when you move around. This chapter provides tips on things to consider when traveling with your computer.[...]

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    51 English Disconnecting from the desktop Before moving with your com puter, you must turn it off and disconnect al l peripherals: 1 Save your work and close all applications. 2 Shut down Wi ndows to tu rn off your computer. 3 Unplug the AC adapter from t he mains outlet, and then disconnect it from the computer. 4 Disconnect any external devices, [...]

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    Moving with your co mputer 52 English Moving around Sometimes you might need to move your computer a short distance. For example, you mi ght need to move from your office desk to a meeting room. In these situations, you don't have to sh ut down the operatin g system . Preparing the computer First, disconnect any peri pherals that you don'[...]

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    53 English Taking the computer home When you move between your office and home you will need to prepare your computer for the short trip. Preparing the computer After disconne cting your com puter from the desktop, pr epare the unit as follows: 1 Remove all media from the drives . Loaded media can damage the drive heads du ring transit. 2 Pack the [...]

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    Moving with your co mputer 54 English Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home, as well as at work , it may be worthwhile purcha sing a second AC adapter. This will allow you to travel ligh ter, as you can keep an AC adapter in eac h location. You might also find it worthwhile keeping a second set of peripherals at h[...]

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    55 English Traveling internationally with your computer Occasionally you might need to travel between countries with your computer. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would for normal tra vel. Rememb er to take special precautions for a ir travel. What to take with you It is advisable to take th e following items with you: • AC ad[...]

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    Software[...]

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    Your TravelMate com puter includes system utilities. This chapter provides information on the important software t hat comes with your computer.[...]

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    59 English System software Your computer comes preloa ded with the following software: • Microsoft® Windows® o perating system • Hardware BIOS Setup Util ity • System utilities, drivers and application software Note : To run software applications in Windows, first click on the Start button. Next, select the appr opriate folder, a nd then cl[...]

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    Software 60 English Using system utilities Acer eManager Acer eManager is an innovative sofware designed for freque ntly used functions. At the press of the Acer Empowering Key, the Acer eManager user int erface appears, featuring two main settings -- Acer eSetting and Acer ePres entation (selecte d models). To set the Acer Empowering Ke y, See “[...]

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    61 English Launch Manager The Acer Launch Ma nager allows you to set the pr ogrammable launch keys, including the default mail and Web browswer keys, as well as the Empowering and P keys. The Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be set by users. See “Launch keys” on page 21 for more information. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on St[...]

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    Software 62 English Acer Disc to Disc Recovery Note : This feature is only available on certain m odels. Multilingual operating system installation Follow the instru ctions to choo se the operating syst em and langua ge you use when you first power-on the system. 1 Turn on the system. 2 Acer multilingual operating system selection menu will pop-up [...]

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    63 English 1 Restart the system . 2 The instruction "Press < F2 > to E nter BIOS" is shown at the bottom of the screen, during POST. 3 Press < Alt > + < F10 > at the same time to e nter the recovery process. 4 The message "The system has pa ssword protection. Please ente r 000000:" is displayed. 5 Enter six 0s [...]

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    Troubleshooting[...]

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    This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems. Please read it before calling a technician. Solutions to more serious problems may require opening the computer. Do not attempt to open and se rvice the computer by yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.[...]

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    67 English Frequently asked questions This sec tion sugge sts soluti ons to commonly encountered problems. I press the power button, but my computer does not start or boot-up. Look at the Power status indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is bein g delivered to th e comput er. Chec k the following: • If you are running o n battery power , the[...]

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    Troubleshooting 68 English There is no audio coming from my computer. Check the following: • The volume may be mu ted. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, cli ck on the icon and deselect the Mute option. • The volume level may be too low. In Wind ows, click on th e volume control i con on the task b[...]

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    69 English • If the disc is OK , the drive head mig ht be dirty. Clean it us ing a drive head cleaning kit. The printer does not work. Check the following: • Make sure that the pr inter is conn ected to a power outlet and it is turned on. • Check that the ca ble is properl y connected to the appropriate ports on both the comp uter and the pri[...]

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    Troubleshooting 70 English Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) Your computer is backed by an International Trave ler’s Warranty (ITW) that gives you security and peac e of mind when tr aveling. Our worldwide network of service center s are there to give you a helping hand. An ITW passport comes with your co mputer. This p[...]

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    Appendix A Specifications[...]

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    This appendix lists the gener al specifications of your computer.[...]

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    73 English Microprocessor • Intel® Pentium® 4 pr oce ssors 2.8/3.0/3.2/3.4/3.6 GHz or or Intel® Celeron® processors 2.6 GHz and above Memory • 256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM sta nd ard, upgradeable to 204 8 MB with dual soD IMM modules • 512 KB flash ROM BIOS Data storage • One 30 GB and above E-IDE hard disk (2.5", 9.5mm, UltraDMA-1 0[...]

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    Appendix A Specifications 74 English Audio • Two built-in stereo speakers • MS DirectSound compatible • Audio ports for micr ophone-i n and head phones Keyboard and pointing device • 84/85/88-key Windows keyboard • Ergonomically-cen tered touchpad pointi ng device I/O ports • One Type II P C CardBus (PCMCIA) slo t • One RJ-11 modem ja[...]

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    75 English Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5°C ~ 35°C • Non-operating: -20°C ~ 65 °C • Humidity (non-con densing): • Operating: 20% ~ 80% RH • Non-operating: 20% ~ 80% RH Operating system • Microsoft® Wi ndows® XP Home/P ro operating system • ACPI 1.0b support • DMI 2.0-compliant Power • 8-cell Li-ion battery pack [...]

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    Appendix A Specifications 76 English[...]

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    Appendix B Regulation & safety[...]

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    This appendix lists the general notices for your computer.[...]

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    79 English English Energy Star Guidelines Compliance As an Energy Star Partner, Acer In c. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. FCC notice This device has been tested and foun d to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursu ant to Par t 15 of the FCC Rules. Thes e limits are designe[...]

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    Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 80 English Caution Changes or modifications not expres sly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer. Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rule s. Oper ation is su bject[...]

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    81 English English Number (R EN) for th is equipmen t. Upon re quest, you m ust prov ide this information to your telephon e company. If your telephon e equipment c auses harm to the telep hone network, the telephone company may disconti nue your ser vice temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advanc e. But, if adva nce notice is no t pr[...]

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    Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 82 English Notice for Australia For safety reasons, only connect he adsets with a telecom munications compliance label. This in cludes cust omer equipment pre viously lab elled permitted or certified. Notice for New Zealand For Modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any i[...]

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    83 English English 5 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service . Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference. 1 Follow all wa rnings and i nstructions mar ked on the prod uct. 2 Unplug this product from th e wall outlet before cleaning. Do n[...]

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    Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 84 English b If liquid h as been spilled into the product. c If the product ha s been exposed to rain or water. d If the product does not operat e normally when t he opera ting instructions are followed . Adjust only those contro ls that are covered by the operat ing instructi ons since impro per adjustmen[...]

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    85 English English APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION A UX RAYONS. LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASE RSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN[...]

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    Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 86 English Radio Device Regulatory Notice Note : Below r egulatory i nformation is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth™ only. General This product complies wi th the radio frequency an d safety standards of any country or regi on in which i t ha s been approved for wireless use. Depending on co[...]

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    87 English English Cyprus and Malta. Usage allowed in the countries of European Union, as well as Norway, Switzerland, Ic eland and Liechtenste in. This device must be used in strict accordance with the re gulations and constraints in the country of use. For further information, please contact local office in the country of use. The FCC RF safety r[...]

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    Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 88 English Note : Acer Wireless Mini PCI Adapter implements transmission diversity function. The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antenn as. One of the antennas is selected automatically or manually (by users) to have good quality of radiocommunication. 2 This device is res[...]

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    89 English English Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102) The TravelMate, Aspire series employ s low gain integral an tennas that do not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; c onsult Safety Co de 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s Web site at www. hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb .[...]

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    Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 90 English Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept a ny interference received, including interfer[...]

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    91 English English Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel : 886-2 -2 696-1234 Fax : 886-2- 2696-3535 www.acer.com Declaration of Conformity for CE mar king We , Acer Inc. 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, T aiwan, R. O. C. Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel : 886 -2-86[...]

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    Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 92 English[...]

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    93 Index A Acer 62 audio 28 connecting externally 43 controlling volume 2 8 troublesh ooting 68 B battery pack battery-low warning 36 caring for v characteristics 33 charging 35 checking charge level 3 5 installing 34 low conditions 36 maximizing life 33 optimizing 35 removing 35 using the first time 33 BIOS utility 61 brightness hotkeys 17 C caps [...]

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    94 K keyboard 13 connecting externally 41 embedded numeric keypad 14 hotkeys 16 lock keys 13 troublesh ooting 68 Windows keys 15 keypad connecting externally 41 L left view 5 M media access on indicator 12 memory installing 46– 4 7 upgrading 46 micropho ne troublesh ooting 68 modem setting location 69 mouse connecting externally 41 N Notebook Man[...]

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    95 using 19– 2 0 travel international flights 55 local trips 54 U USB connect ing 42 V volume adjusting 28 W warranty International Traveler’s Warran- ty 70 Windows keys 15[...]