Acer 3250 Series manual

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    TravelMate 3250/2470 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. Su ch chan ges will b e incorp orated 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[...]

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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 not use liq uid 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. Contact your electrician for details. Warning! Th e grounding p in is a s[...]

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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 anothe r battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Warning! Batteries may ex plode if not handl ed properly. Do no t disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from childr[...]

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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 o f a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, p erson al health and other factors greatly i[...]

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    vii Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the m onitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying o ut. 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 [...]

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    viii First things first We would like to thank you for mak ing an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we h ave 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 and release th e po[...]

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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 cover, or by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4> . Note: If you cannot power off the com puter nor[...]

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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 accordin g to local regulations. Recycle if possib[...]

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    Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Disposal instructions v Tips and information for comfortable use vi First things first viii Your guides viii Basic care and tips for using your computer viii Turning your computer on and off viii Taking care of your computer ix Taking care of your AC adapter ix Taking care of your [...]

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    Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam 42 Enabling the Acer VisageON (for 1.3 megapixel camera models only) 43 Using the system utilities 46 Acer GridVista (dual-disp lay compatible) 46 Launch Manager 47 Norton AntiVirus 48 Frequently asked questions 49 Requesting service 52 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 52 Before you call 52 Taking your noteboo[...]

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    Power management 65 Acer eRecovery Manageme nt 65 Create backup 66 Restore from backup 66 Create factory default image CD 67 Re-install bundled software without CD 67 Change password 68 Troubleshooting 69 Troubleshooting ti ps 69 Error messages 69 Regulations and safety notices 71 ENERGY STAR guidel ines compliance 71 FCC notice 71 Modem notices 72[...]

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    1 Empowering Technology Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology toolba r makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer computer. Displayed by default in the upper-right co rn er of your screen, it features the following handy utilities: • Acer eNet Management ho oks up to locati[...]

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    2 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer eNet Manageme nt (for select ed models) Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect 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 hav[...]

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    3 Empowering Technology DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean th at Acer eNet Management does not store username and password in formation.[...]

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    4 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer ePower Manage ment Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Ac er ePower Managem ent from the Empo wering Technol ogy interface. AC mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is "Maxim um Performance." You can a djust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or[...]

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    5 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 alarms . • 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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    7 Empowering Technology Acer ePresentati on Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you proj ect your computer's display to an external device or projector using the hot key: Fn + F5. If auto-d etection hardware is implemented in the system and the external di splay supports it, your system display will be automatica lly switched out whe[...]

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    8 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is a h and y file encryption utility that pro tects 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 supp[...]

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    9 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, US B pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, U[...]

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    10 Empowe ring Tech nology 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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    11 Empowering Technology 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 spa ce in a hidden partition on your system's hard drive. By default, user-c reated ba ckups are stored on the D: driv[...]

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    12 Empowe ring Tech nology For more information, please refer to "Acer eReco very Manageme nt" on page 65 in the AcerSystem User's Guide . Note: If your computer did not com e with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Manageme nt's "System backup to optical disk" feature to bu rn a backup image to CD o[...]

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    13 Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspec t hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or oth er Windows sett ings, 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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    14 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a syste m optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. It pr ovides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. The user can also enable advanced option s for full control over the foll owing options: ?[...]

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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 you around yo ur new Acer notebook. Front view # Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Displ ay (LCD), displays co mputer ou tput. 2 Status indicators Light-Emitti ng Diodes (LEDs) that light [...]

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    16 English Closed front view 3 Keyboard For entering data into your co mputer. 4 Touchpad Touch-sens itive poin ting device wh ich functions like a computer mouse. 5 Click buttons (left, center and r ight) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. 6 Palmrest Comfort[...]

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    17 English 3B l u e t o o t h communication switch/indicator Press to enable/disable the Bluetoo th function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication . 4 Wireless communication switch/indicator Press to enable/disable the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 5 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in de vices (e.[...]

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    18 English Left view # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-co mpatible computer security lock. 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; acce pts CDs or DVDs. 3 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active . 4 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 5 Emergency e[...]

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    19 English Right view # Icon Item Description 1 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card. 2 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 3 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB cam era). 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 5 Mode m (RJ-11) port Connects to a phon e [...]

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    20 English Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display devic e (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 3 Battery Powers the computer.[...]

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    21 English Base view # Item Description 1 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool . Note : Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 3 Acer DASP (Disk Anti- Shock Protection) Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and bumps. (for TravelMate 3250) 4 Memory compartment Houses th e computer'[...]

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    22 English Specifications Operating system • Windows ® Vista ™ Capable • Genuine W indows ® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Wind ows ® XP Home Edition (Service Pa ck 2) Windows ® Vista ™ Capable PCs come with Windows ® XP installed, an d can be upgrade d to Wind ows ® Vista ™ . For more information on Windo ws ® Vista [...]

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    23 English Display and graphi cs • 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution , supporting simultaneou s multi-window viewing v ia Acer GridVista ™ • ATI Mobility ™ Radeon ® X1300 with up to 512 MB of HyperMe mory ™ (128 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM, up to 384 MB of shared system memory) su pporting DualView ™ , ATI PowerPlay ?[...]

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    24 English Dimensions and weight 334 (W) x 243 (D) x 28/35(H) mm (13.4 x 9.57 x 0.94/1.38 inches) 2.35 kg (5.18 lbs.) Power subsystem • ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hi bernation p ower-saving mo des • 44.4 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell ) • Acer QuicCharge ™ technolog y (for TravelMate 3250) : • 80%[...]

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    25 English Communication • Acer Video Co nference featuring Voice and Vid eo over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) supp ort via Acer OrbiCam ™ and op tional Ace r Bluetoot h ® VoIP phone • Acer Or biCam ™ integrated 1.3 megapixel or 310,000 pixel CMOS camera (for se lected models), featuring : • 225 degre e ergonomic rotation • Acer VisageON [...]

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    26 English Software • Acer Empowe ring Techn ology • Acer eNet Manageme nt (for selected models) • Acer ePower Management • Acer ePresentation Managemen t • Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) • Acer eLock Man agement • Acer eRecovery Man agement • Acer eSettings Management • Acer ePerformance Management • Acer G[...]

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    27 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. Warranty One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW)[...]

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    28 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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    29 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 fou r buttons. These buttons are called easy- launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Em powering Key < > and one user-programmable button. Press < >[...]

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    30 English Touchpad The touchpad is a pointing device that senses mo vement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optim um comfort and support. Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the tou chpad: • Move your finger[...]

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    31 English Note: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder w ill not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It c an [...]

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    32 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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    33 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. 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 provide a variety of functi ons: < > + <Tab>: Activates the next Ta[...]

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    34 English 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 hotkey combinatio n. Hotkey Icon Function Description <Fn> + <F1> Ho[...]

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    35 English <Fn> + <F7> Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. <Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. <Fn> + < ↑ > Volume up Increases the sound volume . <Fn> + < ↓ > Volume down Decreases the sound volume. <Fn> + < → > Brightness up Increases the s[...]

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    36 English Special key 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 keyboard, or ho ld < Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard [...]

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    37 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 emerg ency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kens ington- com patible security slot for a secur[...]

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    38 English Audio The computer comes with 32-bit Intel Hig h Definition (HD) audio, and d ual stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See " Hotkeys" on page 34 for more information on adjusting the sp eaker volume.[...]

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    39 English Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel or 310,000 pixel CMOS camera appropriately mounted o n top of the LCD panel. Th e camera's 225-degree ergonomic rotation allows you to captur e high-resolu tion photos or videos up front or at the back of the LCD panel. The Acer OrbiCam fully supports the Acer Video Conference techno [...]

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    40 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 OrbiC am capture window appears. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the bottom[...]

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    41 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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    42 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 brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. Advanced Settings allows you to activate gain control, implement image mirror, select image enhancements and anti-flicker[...]

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    43 English Enabling the Acer Vi sageON (for 1.3 megapixel camera models only) 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 automati cally centers your face in the capture win dow. The video effects feature allows you to select a[...]

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    44 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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    45 English Using video effects (selected models on ly) 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 disp lay the available video effects. The Vide o Effect Selection window appears. 2 Click on a video effect to use. The selected effect ap pears [...]

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    46 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 moni tor is conn ected, then, select Start , Control Panel , Disp[...]

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    47 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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    48 English You can acces s the Launch Mana ger by click ing 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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    49 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 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 computer. Check the fo[...]

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    50 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 icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too lo w. In Windows, look at the volume c ontrol icon on the taskbar. You can [...]

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    51 English Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is not necessary to complete the installation of yo ur Operating System. After the Operating System is set up, you can proceed with the Internet Connection se tup. I want to resto re my computer to its original settings without recov[...]

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    52 English Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Your computer is backed by an Inte rn ational Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling. Ou r worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand. An ITW passport comes with yo ur computer. This passport c ontains all y[...]

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    53 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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    54 English Note: If the Sleep indicator is of f, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned of f. If the power 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 co mputer may enter Hibernation mode after bei[...]

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    55 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 th e computer with you, leave the co mputer in the trunk of the car to a void[...]

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    56 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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    57 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 compu ter. Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, located on the c hassis of the computer, lets[...]

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    58 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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    59 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[...]

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    60 English Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to con nect your 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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    61 English PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the comp uter accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the com puter. These cards should have a PC Card logo on the m. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afford ed by desktop PCs. Popular PC Cards incl[...]

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    62 English Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug 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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    63 English BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program bu ilt into your computer's BIOS. Your compu ter is alrea dy properly c onfigured a nd optimize d, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press < F2 > durin[...]

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    64 English Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can p lay DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; then close the DVD tray. Important! Whe n you launch the DVD pl ayer for the first time, the program asks you to enter the re gion code. DVD disks [...]

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    65 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[...]

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    66 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[...]

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    67 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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    68 English Change password Acer eRecovery Managemen t and Acer disk-to-disk recovery a re protected by a password that can be changed by the user. Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery Management. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Managem ent utility. 3 Enter the password to[...]

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    69 English English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal wi th common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the com p uter. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; contact your d ealer or authorized service center for assistance. Troubleshoo[...]

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    70 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.[...]

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    71 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[...]

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    72 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[...]

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    73 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[...]

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    74 English Notice for New Zealand 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 sort of warranty . Above all, it provides no assur[...]

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    75 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 [...]

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    76 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 [...]

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    77 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[...]

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    78 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[...]

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    79 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[...]

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    80 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[...]

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    81 English English LCD panel ergonomic specifications Design viewi ng distance 500 mm Design inclination angle 0.0° Design azimuth angle 90.0° Viewing direction range class Class IV Screen tilt angle 85.0° Design screen illuminance • Illuminanc e level: [250 + (250cos α )] lx where α = 85° • Color: Source D65 Reflection class of LCD panel[...]

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    83 English Index A AC adapter caring for v audio adjusting the volume 33 troublesh ooting 38 B battery pack caring for vi BIOS utility 53 brightness hotkeys 30 C caps lock 27 on indicator 23 care AC adapter v battery pack vi computer v CD-ROM ejecting manually 38 troublesh ooting 38 cleaning computer vi computer caring for v cleaning vi disconnec t[...]

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    84 English num lock 27 on indicator 23 numeric keypad embedded 27 P password 45 types 45 PC Card 50 ejecting 50 inserting 50 ports 47 printer troublesh ooting 38 problems 37 CD-ROM 38 display 37 keyboard 38 printer 38 startup 37 troublesh ooting 59 Q questions setting location for modem use 39 S safety CD or DVD 67 FCC notice 61 general instruction[...]