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    TravelMate 4220/2480 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 revisions o r change s. Such chang es will be incorpo rated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publ ications. This company makes no representations or warra nties, either expre ssed or implied, with r[...]

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    iii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instruct ions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do no t use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Us[...]

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    iv • This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three- wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power ou tlet is properly grounded be fore inserting the AC adapter plu g. Do not insert the plug into a non-g rounded power outlet. C ontact your electrician for details. Warning! Th e grounding p in is a[...]

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    v Replacing the battery p ack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Repl ace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your product. Use of another b attery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Warning! Batteries may ex plode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from children[...]

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    vi Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eye strain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditi ons, person al health and other factors greatly in[...]

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    vii Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the moni tor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge o f the display so your eyes point downward when looking at t[...]

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    v iii First things first We would like to thank you for mak ing an Acer notebook yo ur choice for meeting your mobile comp uting needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have desig ned 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 and release th e[...]

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    ix 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 cov er, or by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4> . Note: If you cannot power off the com puter no[...]

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    x 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 according to local regulations. Recycle if po ssib[...]

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    Information for your safety and comfort iii iii First things first iv Your guides iv Basic care and tips for 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 servicing vi Acer Empowering Technology 1 Acer eDataSecurity Manageme[...]

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    Audio 33 Adjusting the volume 33 Acer OrbiCam 35 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 36 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 36 Capturing photos/videos 38 Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam 38 Enabling the Acer VisageON 39 Using the system utilities 42 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 42 Launch Manager 43 Norton AntiVirus 44 Frequently asked questions 4[...]

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    Entering passwords 54 Setting passwords 54 Expanding through options 55 Connectivity options 55 Fax/data modem 55 Built-in network feature 56 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 56 PC Card slot 57 Installing memory 58 BIOS utility 58 Boot sequence 58 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 59 Playing DVD movies 59 Power management 60 Acer[...]

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    Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio communication device s (RSS-210) 75 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 76 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking 77 Index 78[...]

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    1 Empowering Technology Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for yo u to access frequently used fun ctions and manage yo ur new Acer computer. It features the following handy utilities: • Acer eDataSecurity Manage ment protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. (for selected m[...]

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    2 Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a h and y file encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unauth orized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for qu ick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the- fly file enc[...]

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    3 Empowering Technology Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management i s a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data, optical and floppy dr ives to ensure that data can't be stolen while your notebook is unattend ed. • Removable data device s — includes USB disk drives, USB p en drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, U[...]

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    4 Empowering Technology Note: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your noteboo k or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center . Be sure to remember or write down your password.[...]

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    5 Empowering Technology Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a syste m optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. I t provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk spac e quickly. The user can also enable advanced option s for full control over the foll owing options: •[...]

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    6 Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful u tility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by th e manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies spa ce in a hidden partition on your system's hard drive. By default, user-c reated ba ckups are stored on the D: drive[...]

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    7 Empowering Technology For more information, please refer to "Acer eReco very Manage ment" on page 60 in the AcerSystem User's Guide . Note: If your computer did n ot come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disk" fea ture to burn a backup image to CD or DV[...]

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    8 Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Managemen t Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or oth er Windows set tings, and to monitor the system health status. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Displays general system status and [...]

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    9 Empowering Technology Acer eNet Manageme nt Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily con nect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, either click on the "Acer eNet Management" icon on your notebo ok, or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer[...]

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    10 Empowering Technology Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNe t Management does not store username and password in formation.[...]

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    11 Empowering Technology Acer ePower Manageme nt Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To lau nch it, select Ac er ePower Managem ent from the Em powering Techn ology interface. AC mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is "Ma ximum Performance." You can a djust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or[...]

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    12 Empowering Technology Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in the upper half of the wind ow.. For additional options, click "Settings" to: • Set alarm s. • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions to be taken when the co ver is closed or the power button i s pressed[...]

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    14 Empowering Technology Acer ePresentation Mana gement Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your comp uter's display to an external device or projector using the hot key: Fn + F5. If auto-d etection hardware is implemented in the system, your system disp lay will be automatically switched out wh en an external display is connected t[...]

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    15 English Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... po ster, let us show yo u around yo ur new Acer notebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Built-in camera 1.3/0.31 megapixel web camera for video communication (for selected mo dels). 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display ( LCD[...]

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    16 English Closed front view 4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 6 Click buttons (left, center and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. 7 Palmrest Comfortable [...]

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    17 English Left view 7 5-in-1 card reader (for selected models) Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD) Note: Only one card can operate at any given time. 8B l u e t o o t h communication switch/indicator Enables/disables the Blueto oth function. Indicates the status o[...]

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    18 English Right view Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 PC Card slot ej ect button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 2 PC Card slot Ac cepts one Type II PC Card . 3 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB ca mera). 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay c ool, even after prolonged use. 5 External display (VGA) [...]

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    19 English Base view # Item Description 1 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note : Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fa n. 3 Memory compartment Houses th e computer's main memory. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with sc rews) . 5 Battery l[...]

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    20 English Specifications Operating system • Genuine Windows ® Vista ™ Capable • Genuine Windows ® XP Home Editio n (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows ® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) Platform • Intel ® Centrino ® Duo mobile technology (for TravelMate 4220 Series), featuring: •I n t e l ® Core ™ Duo processor 1.66/1.83/2/2.16 [...]

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    21 English Display and graphi cs • 15.4" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-win dow viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista ™ • 15" XGA color TFT LCD, 1024 x 768 pixel resolutio n • 16.7 million colors • Mobile Intel ® 945GM Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel ?[...]

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    22 English Power subsystem • ACPI 2 .0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and H ibernation power-sa ving modes • 71 W 8-cell or 44.4 W 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • Acer QuicCharge ™ technolog y (for TravelMate 4220 Series): • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid c harge system-off • 2.5-hour charge-in-use • 90/65 W AC ad[...]

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    23 English Note: The specifications listed above are for reference on ly. The exact config uration of your PC depe nds on the model purchased. I/O interface • PC Card slot (one Type II) • Three USB 2.0 ports • Externa l displa y (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Eth[...]

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    24 English Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read statu s indicators, in cluding four on the front panel. The power, battery and wireless communi cation status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. Icon Function Description Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. [...]

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    25 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 above the keyboard are four button s. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Emp owering Key < > and one user-programmable button. Press < >[...]

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    26 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that sen ses movement on its surface. This means the cursor respon ds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfo rt and support. Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the tou chpad:[...]

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    27 English • Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. • Press the left (1) and right (4) bu ttons located beneath the to uchpad to perform selection and execution functi ons. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mo use. Tapping on the tou chpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use the [...]

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    28 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and a n embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, functi on and special keys. 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 is indicated by [...]

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    29 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access m ost of the computer's controls like screen b rightness, volume output an d the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the [...]

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    30 English Hotkey Icon Function Description <Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys. <Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. See " Acer Empowering Tech nology" on page 1. <Fn> + <F3> Acer ePower Management Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer E mpowe[...]

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    31 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. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-ri ght of the ke yboard, or hold < Al t Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboar[...]

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    32 English Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the com puter is on. Insert a clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Ke nsington -com patible security slot for a securi[...]

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    33 English Wrap the computer security lock cable around 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 lock. Some keyless mode ls are also available. Audio The computer comes with 32-bi t Intel High-Definition audio, an d built-in stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume[...]

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    35 English Acer OrbiCam (for selected models ) The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3/0.31 megapixel CMOS camera appropriately mounted on top of the LCD panel. The ca mera's 225-degree ergonomic rotation allows you to capture high-resol ution photos or vide os up front or at the back of the LCD panel. The Acer OrbiCam fully supp orts the Acer Video Confere[...]

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    36 English Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, do uble-click on the Acer OrbiCam lo go in the desktop. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam ca pture window appears. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the bottom[...]

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    37 English Options Click Optio ns to display the Window, Preview , and Folder tabs. Use the options to change the capture window size, preview settings, an d the folder for captured photos or video s. Camera Settings Basic settings Click the Camera Settings ic on on the bottom right corner of the c apture display, then select Camera Settings from t[...]

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    38 English Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. The Properties window appears. Device Settings allows you to change the camera brigh tness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. Advanced Settings allows you to activate gain control, implement image mirror, select image enhancements and anti-flicke[...]

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    39 English Enabling the Acer VisageON (for selected models) The Acer Visag eON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects (selected models only). The face tracking feature tracks your head movement and automa tically centers your face in the capture win dow. The video effects feature allows you to select and apply an effect[...]

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    40 English Using the face tracking feature To use the face tracking feature: 1 Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up menu. For multip le users, the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users' face in the capture windo w, otherwise the utility centers the face of the user[...]

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    41 English Using video effects The Video Settings section allows you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the list. To select an effect: 1 Click the encircled icon to display th e available video effects. The Vide o Effect Selection window appears. 2 Click on a video effect to use. The selected effect ap pears in the video effects sec[...]

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    42 English Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Win dows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual- display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual monitor feature of you r notebook, first ensure that the second monit or is conn ected, then, select Start , Control Panel , Disp[...]

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    43 English Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each win dow into the approp riate grid. 3 Enjoy the c onvenience of a well-o rganized de sktop. Note: Please ensure that the resolu tion setting of your seco nd monitor is set to the [...]

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    44 English You can acces s the Launch Ma nager by clic king on Start , All Programs , and then Launch Man ager to start the application. Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti-v irus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep your computer d ata safe and secure. How do I check for viruses? A Full Syst[...]

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

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    46 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, click on the ic on and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. In Wi ndows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. You can [...]

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    47 English • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power ou tlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely 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 co mmunication soft[...]

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    48 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 4 to 5 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk. Requesting service I[...]

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    49 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[...]

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    50 English Note: If the Sleep indicator is of f, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned off. If the po wer indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on, the compu ter has entered Sleep mode. In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on. Note that the comp uter may enter Hibernation mode after bei[...]

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    51 English Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect yo ur computer while traveling to and from work: • Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping th e computer with you. • If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry the computer with you, leave the co mputer in the trunk of the car to a void [...]

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    52 English Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the co mputer home, follow these guidelines to protect your comp uter while traveling: • Always take the computer as carry-on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. A irport security X-ray machines are safe, but do not put th e computer throug h a m[...]

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    53 English 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 comput er. Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Ke nsington -com patible security slot for a [...]

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    54 English Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center 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 pas[...]

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    55 English Expanding through options Your notebo ok PC offers yo u a complete mobile comp uting experie nce. 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[...]

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    56 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. Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-spe[...]

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    57 English PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the computer accep ts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the com puter. These cards should have a PC Ca rd logo on the m. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on c ards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afford ed by desktop PCs. Popular PC Cards in[...]

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    58 English Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplu g the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the memory co ver; then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diag onally into the slot,[...]

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    59 English Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the B IOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of th e screen and use the <F5> and <F6> keys to set this value to Enabled . Password To set a password on boot, a[...]

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    60 English Note: To change the region code, in sert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD dr ive. Pl ease refer t o the o nline help for more information. 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[...]

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    61 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 window , select Recovery settings and click Next . 5 I[...]

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    62 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[...]

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    63 English Change password Acer eRecovery Managemen t and Acer disk-to-disk recovery a re protected by a password that can be changed by th e user. Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery Managem ent. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Managem ent utility. 3 Enter the password [...]

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    64 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. Troubleshooting tip[...]

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    65 English English If you still encounter problems after going through 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.[...]

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    66 English Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has de termined that this product mee ts the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. 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 rules. The[...]

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    67 English English Operation conditions 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 accept any interference received, inclu ding interference that may cause undesired ope ration. Notice: Canadian users This Cla[...]

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    68 English Your telephone company may make chang es in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could a ffect the proper fu nctioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain unin terru pted te lephone se rvice. If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnec[...]

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    69 English 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 network. It indicates n o endorsement o f the product b y Telecom, no r does it provi d[...]

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    70 English 3 This device is equipped with pulse d ialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to su pport 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 cause a[...]

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    71 English 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 rating. Also, make sure that th e total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does no t exceed the fuse rating. 9 Never push objects of[...]

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    72 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 (shown b elow) 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 IATION D[...]

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    73 English English Radio device regulatory notice Note : Below regulatory information is for mo dels with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth o nly. General This product complies with the radio fre quency and safety standards of any country or region in which it h as been approved for wireless use. De pending on configura tions, this pr oduct may or may [...]

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    74 English List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germ any, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxemb ourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom Eston ia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Repub lic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. Usage allowed in [...]

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    75 English 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 Mobile Satellite systems. 3 High power radar are allocated as primary users[...]

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    76 English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC R ules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may n ot cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must ac cept any interference received, includin g interference that may cause undesired operation. [...]

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    77 English English Declaration of Conf ormity for CE Marking Is in compliance with the essential requiremen ts 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 st andards possible, and all the necessary steps have been taken a[...]

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    78 English Index A AC adapter caring for v audio 33 adjusting the volume 33 troublesh ooting 46 B battery pack caring for vi BIOS utility 38, 58 brightness hotkeys 30 C caps lock 28 on indicator 24 care AC adapter v battery pack vi computer v CD-ROM ejecting manually 46 troublesh ooting 46 cleaning computer vi computer caring for v cleaning vi disc[...]

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    79 English P password 53 types 53 PC Card 57 ejecting 57 inserting 57 ports 55 printer troublesh ooting 46 problems 45 CD-ROM 46 display 45 keyboard 46 printer 46 startup 45 troublesh ooting 64 Q questions setting location for modem use 47 S safety CD or DVD 72 FCC notice 66 general instructions 70 modem notices 67 scroll lock 28 security keylock 3[...]