Acer TravelMate 6231 manual

TravelMate 6292/6291/6231 Series User's Guide[...]

Changes may be made peri odically to the i nformation in this publication without obligation to notify any pers on of such revisio ns or change s. Such chang es will be inco rporat ed in n ew editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publ ications. This company makes no representati ons or warranties, eithe r expressed or impli ed, wit[...]

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 clea ning Unplug this product fro m the wall outlet before cleanin g. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. [...]

iv Warnings • Do not us e this prod uct near wa ter. • Do not place this product on an unstab le cart, stand or table. If the produ ct falls, it could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are pro vided fo r ventilation to ensure reliable operatio n of the pr oduct and to protect it fr om over heating. T hese opening s must not be blocke[...]

v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by othe r nearby electrical devic es that may interfere with the performance of this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord me ets the following requi[...]

vi Telephone line safety • Disconnect all telephone lin es from the equipment when not in use and/or before serv icing. • To avoid the remote risk of electric shoc k from lightning , do not connect the telephone line to this equipm ent during lightning or thunderstorms. Warning! For safety reasons, do not use non-compliant parts when addi ng or[...]

vii Pacemakers. Pacemaker manufacturers recommen d that a minimum separation of 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) be maintained between wireless devices and a pacemaker to avoid p otential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technolo gy Research. Persons wi[...]

viii Emergency calls Warning: You c annot make emergency calls throug h this device. To make an emergency call you shall dial out through your m obile phone or oth er telephone call system. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimi ze pollut ion and ensur e utmost prote ction of the global e[...]

ix ENERGY STAR is a government pro gram (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to pro tect the envi ronment in a c ost effective way and without sacrificing quality or prod uct features. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhou se gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmenta l [...]

x If you have these sym ptoms, or any ot her recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to compu ter use, consult a physician immediately an d inform your company's heal th and safety department. The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use. Finding your comfort zone Find your comf ort zone by adjustin g th[...]

xi • using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to a n awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, suc h as open windows, for exte nded periods of time. Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to m ake your compute[...]

xii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer noteb ook your choice fo r meeting your mobile co mputing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebo ok, we have designed a set of guides: Basic care and tips for us ing your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on the computer, simply press and release th e [...]

xiii To turn the power off, do any of the follo wing: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Sta rt then click on Shut Down . • Use the power button You can also put the co mputer in sleep mode by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4> . Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for mor[...]

xiv 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 acco rding to local regulation s. Recycle if pos[...]

Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Additional safety information vi Operating environment vi Medical devices vi Vehicles vii Potentially explosive environments vii Emergency calls viii Disposal instructions viii Tips and information for comfortable use ix First things first xii Your gui des xii Basic care and tips f[...]

Acer InviLink Nplify wireless technology 33 Using a computer security lock 34 Audio 35 Adjusting the volume 35 Acer PureZone 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch M anager 38 Norton Internet Security 38 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 Inte[...]

Expanding through options 54 Connectivity options 54 Fax/data modem 54 Built-in networ k feature 55 Fast Infrared (FIR) 55 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 56 IEEE 1394 port 56 PC Card slot 57 Installing memory 58 BIOS utility 58 Boot sequen ce 58 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 59 Playing DVD movies 59 Acer eRecovery Managemen[...]

1 Empow ering Te chnolog y Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technol ogy toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and m anage your new Acer system. Displayed by default in the upper half of your screen , it provides access to the following utilitie s: • Acer eNe t Managem ent hooks up to location-based networks in[...]

2 Empowering Technology Acer eNet Manage ment Acer eNet Management helps y ou quickly connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, select "Acer eNet Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program g roup in Start menu. Yo u [...]

3 Empow ering Te chnolog y Acer eNet Management ca n save networ k settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the approp riate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored include network connection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security [...]

4 Empowering Technology Acer ePower Mana gement Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management o ptions. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Managem ent" from the Empowering Tec hnolog y toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empo wering Technology pr ogram group in Sta rt me[...]

5 Empow ering Te chnolog y 3 Click "Apply" to save your new settings. To dele te a pow er plan: You cannot delete the power plan yo u are currently using. If y ou want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Batter[...]

6 Empowering Technology Acer ePresent ation Manageme nt Acer ePresentation Managemen t lets you project your computer's display to an external display device or projector using the hotkey: <Fn> + <F5> . If auto- detection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your system display will be automat[...]

7 Empow ering Te chnolog y Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed b y unauthorized persons. It is conveni ently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension fo r quick data encryp tion/d ecrypt ion an d also supports on-the-fly file encrypti on for L[...]

8 Empowering Technology Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Managemen t is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removabl e storag e, optical and flop py driv e devices to ensure that data can't be stolen while your system is unattended. • Removable Storage Dev ices — includes USB disk drives, US B pen drives, USB flash drives,[...]

9 Empow ering Te chnolog y[...]

10 Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Manageme nt Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile ba ckup utility. It allows you to create full or incremental backups, burn the fa ctory default image to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applic ations and drivers. By default, user-created backups are stored to th e D:[...]

11 Empow ering Te chnolog y For more information, please refer to "Acer eRec overy Man agement " on page 60 in the AcerSystem User's Guide . Note: If your computer d id not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Manageme nt's "System backup to op tical disc" feature to b urn a backup image to C[...]

12 Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwo rds and mo dify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navig ation. • Prints and saves hardwa re specifications. • Lets you set an asset tag for you[...]

13 Empow ering Te chnolog y Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobi lity Center collects k ey mobile-related system setting s in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settin gs include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless n etworking o[...]

14 English Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us sh ow you arou nd your new Acer no tebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphone s for sound recording. 2 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for vi deo c ommuni cation .[...]

15 English Closed front view 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), d isplays computer output. 4 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. 5 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 6 Empowering key Launch Ac er Empo wering Tec hnology 7 Ke[...]

16 English Left view 3 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices ( e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) 3 Microphone jac k Accepts inputs from external microphones. 3 Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). 4 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Icon Item Description[...]

17 English Right view Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card. Note: Only one card can operate at any given time . 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs 3 Optical disk access indicator Lights up w[...]

18 English Base view 2 S-Video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Connects to a television or display device with S-video inpu t. 3 DC-in jack Connects to an AC ad apter. # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Optical drive / weigh t saver bay Houses the optical drive / weight s[...]

19 English Specifications Operatin g system • Windows ® Vista ™ Business • Windows ® Vista ™ Home Premium • Windows ® Vista ™ Home Basic • Genuine Windows ® XP Professional (Servic e Pack 2) Platform Int el ® Cen trino ® Duo mobile processor technolog y, featuring : (for select ed mod els) • Intel ® Core ™ 2 Duo Mobile Proc[...]

20 English Display and graphics • 12.1" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite ™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, suppor ting simultaneous multi-window viewi ng via Acer GridVi sta ™ • 12.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 80 0 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous mu lti-window viewing via Acer GridVista ™ • Mobile Inte l ® GM965 Express Chip[...]

21 English Input devices • 84-/85-key keyboard with inverte d "T" cursor layout, 2.5mm (minimum) key travel • Seamless touchpad pointin g device with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer Fing erNav 4-way control function (manufacturi ng option) • Seamless touchpad pointin g device with 4-way scroll button (manufact[...]

22 English I/O inter face • Acer ezDock II/II+ connector • PC Card slot (one Type II) • 5-in-1 card reader (MS/MS PRO/MMC/SD/xD) • Three USB 2.0 por ts • IEEE 1394 port • Fast I nfrar ed (FIR ) port • External display (VG A) port • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack • Line-in jack • Microphone ja[...]

23 English Note: The specific ations listed a bove are for reference onl y. The exact configuration of yo ur PC de pends on t he model purchased. Options and accessories • Acer ezDock II • Acer ezDock II+ • Acer Bluetooth ® VoIP phone featu ring Acer Video Conference Manager • 512 MB / 1 GB/ 2 GB DDR 2 667 MHz soDIMM modules • 100/120/16[...]

24 English Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is clos ed up. 1. Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The b attery light shows green when in AC mode. Icon Function Descripti on HDD Indicates when th[...]

25 English Easy-launch buttons There are several con veniently located easy-laun ch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one us er-programmable butto n. Press < > to run the Acer Empowering Technology. Please see "Ace r Empowering Technology" on page 1 . The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to e[...]

26 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor respon ds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central locatio n on the palmrest provides op timum comfort and support. Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use th e touchpad: • Move y[...]

27 English to the left and right buttons on a mo use. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use the 4-way scroll (3) button (for selected mo dels) or Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerN a v 4-way control function (for selected models) to scroll up o r down and move left or right a pag e.[...]

28 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded num eric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, func tion and special key s. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lo ck keys which you can toggle on an d off. The embedded nu meric keypad function s like a desktop numeric keypad . It is indicated[...]

29 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific func tions. Key Description Windows key Pr essed alone, this key has the same e ffect as c licking on the Windows Start button; it la unches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to pr ovide a variety of functions: <> : Open or close t he Star t menu[...]

30 English Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combination s to access most of the computer's controls l ike screen brightness, volum e output and the BIOS u tility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey comb ination. Hotkey Icon Function Description <Fn> + <F1> H[...]

31 English <Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. <Fn> + < ↑ > Volume up Inc reases the sound volume . <Fn> + < ↓ > Volume down Decreases the sound volume. <Fn> + < → > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. <Fn> + < ← > Brightness down Decreases the scre[...]

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

33 English Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when th e computer is on. Insert a paper clip to the emergen cy eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Acer InviLink Nplify wireless technology Acer InviLink Nplify wireless technology uses mu ltiple radi[...]

34 English Using a computer security lock The note book comes wi th a Kensin gton-co m patible security slot for a security lock. Wrap the computer security lock c able around an immovable o bject such as a table or handle of a locke d drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and tu rn the key to secure the lock. Some k eyless models are also availab[...]

35 English Audio The system provides you whole new enthusiastic audio experience including Acer PureZone with two built-in stereo m icrophones featuring beam form ing and echo cancellation techn ologies. The computer also comes with 32-bit Intel High Definition (HD) Audio, and d ual stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the [...]

36 English Using the system utilities Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint So lution is a multi-p urpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one 's fingerprint feat ures, Acer Bio-Protection Fi ngerprint Solution has incorporat[...]

37 English Acer GridVista (dual- display compatible) Note: This feature is only a vailable on certain models. To enable the dual di splay feature of your notebook, first ensure that a second display is connected, th en, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-c licking the Windows deskto p and selecting Personal[...]

38 English 3 Enjoy the conveni ence of a well-orga nized desk top. Note: Please ensure that the resolu tion setting of your s econd monitor is set to the manufa cturer's recommended value. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the fo ur easy-launch buttons located abov e the keyboard. "Easy-launc h buttons" on page 25 for t[...]

39 English How do I check for viruses? 1 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on the Windo ws desktop. 2S e l e c t Tasks & Scans. 3S e l e c t Run Scan to scan your system. 4 When the scan is complete, review the results of the scan. Note: For optimal security, run a Full System Scan when scanning your computer for the first time. Yo[...]

40 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 fo r each one. 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 supp lied to the computer. Check the f[...]

41 English No audio is heard from the computer. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In W indows, look at the volume contro l (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-ou t, click on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be to o low. In Windows, look at the volu me control icon on the taskbar. You ca[...]

42 English • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is conn ected securely to the computer's parallel port or a USB po rt and the corresponding port on the printer. I want to set up my location to use the internal modem. To properly use yo ur communication so f[...]

43 English To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instruct ions to perform system recovery. Important! T his feature occupies 10 GB in a hidd en partition on your hard disk. Requesting service Inter[...]

44 English English Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteris tics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is recharge d whenever you connect the computer to the AC adapte[...]

45 English Follow these ste ps again unti l the battery has been charged and discharged three times. Use this conditioning p rocess for all new batteries, or if a ba ttery ha sn't been used for a long time. If the computer is to be stored for more than two weeks, you are advised to remove the battery pack from the unit. Warning: Do not expose [...]

46 English English To remove a batt ery 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 adapter in to the computer, and connect to a mains power outlet. You can continue[...]

47 English Battery -low warni ng When using ba ttery power pay attenti on to the Windows po wer meter. Warning: Connect the AC adapte r as soon as possible after the battery-low warning a ppears. Data will b e lost if the battery to become fully dep leted and the c omputer shuts down. When the battery-low warning appe ars, the recommended course of[...]

48 English Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hints to consider wh en moving around o r traveling with your co mputer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessor ie s: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, flopp y disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3[...]

49 English Note: If the Sleep indicator is o f f, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turn ed off. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on, the computer has entered Sleep mode. In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on. Note th at the computer may enter Hibernation mo de after be[...]

50 English Special considerations Follow these guidelines to pro tect your computer while traveling to an d from work: • Minimize the effects of temperature chang es by keeping the computer with you. • If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot c arry the computer with you, leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid [...]

51 English Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow th ese guidelines to protect your co mputer while traveling: • Always take the computer as carry-on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. Airport security X-ray machines are safe, but do not put th e computer thro ugh a me[...]

52 English Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investm ent that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your com puter. Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, located o n the chassis of the computer, let[...]

53 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 app ears when you press < F2 > to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. • Type the Superviso r Password and press < Enter > to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the pas[...]

54 English Expanding through options Your note book PC of fers you a co mplete mobi le computi ng experi ence. 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 fol lowing section. Fax/data mode[...]

55 English Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an E thernet cable from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the comp uter to a network jack or h ub on your network. Fast Infrared (FIR) The computer's Fast Infrared (FIR[...]

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

57 English PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the co mputer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expand ability of the computer. These cards sho uld have a PC Card logo on th em. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are ad d-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possib ilities long afforded by desktop PCs. Popular PC Cards in[...]

58 English Installing me mory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, un plug the AC adapter (if connected) an d 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 slo[...]

59 English Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery ( hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS 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[...]

60 English Note: To change the regio n code, insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive. Please refer to the online help for more information. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a too l to quickly backup and restore the sy stem. You can create and sav e a backup of th e current system configuration to hard disk,[...]

61 English 3 Follow the instructions on scr een to complete the process. Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page o f Acer eRecovery Man agement, you can b urn the factory default image, a user backup imag e, the current system configuration, or an application back up image to CD or DVD. 1 Press <Alt> + <F10> or select Acer eRecovery M[...]

62 English English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solution s to more serious problems require op ening up the computer. Do not attempt to ope n the computer yourself; co ntact your dealer or autho rized service center for assistance. Troublesho[...]

63 English If you still encounter problems after goin g through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an au thorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the B IOS utility.[...]

64 English English Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested a nd found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses , and can [...]

65 English and (2) this device must accept any interference rece ived, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus comp lies with Canadian ICES-003. Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la c lasse B est conforme a la norme NMB -003 du[...]

66 English English Your telephone company may m ake changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures th at could a ffect the pr oper functionin g of your equipment. If they do, you will be n otified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain unin terrupted telephone service. If this equipment should fail to operate p roperly, [...]

67 English Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimu m conditions for connection to its netw ork. It indicate s no endorse ment of the prod uct by Telecom , nor does it provide an y sort of warranty . Above all, it provides no ass[...]

68 English English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this comp uter is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RA DIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLA SSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION : RADI[...]

69 English Radio device regulatory notice Note : Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/ or Blueto oth only. General This product complies with the radio fre quency and safety standards of any country or region in which it h as been approved fo r wireless use. Depending on configur ations, t his product may or may not cont[...]

70 English English wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN301 511 V9.0.2:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function) • EN301 908-1 V2.2.1:20 03 (Applied to models with 3G function). • EN301 908-2 V2.2.1:20 03 (Applied to models with 3G function).[...]

71 English List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denm ark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxemb ourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United King dom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hu ngary, Czech Republic, Slova k Republic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. Usag e allowed i[...]

72 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 re quires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GH z to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channe l Mobile Satellite systems. 3 High power radar are allocated as primary user[...]

73 English LCD panel ergonomic specificati ons Design vie wing dista nce 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 • Illuminance level: [250 + (250cos α )] lx where α = 85° • Color: Source D6 5 Reflection class of L CD panel (pos[...]

74 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 device may not cause harmful interference , and (2) This devic e must accept any interference received , including interference that may cause undesired oper[...]

75 English We , Acer Comput er (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: Personal Comp uter Trade Name: Acer Model Number: ZU1, ZU2 Machine Type: TravelMate 6292/6291/6231 SKU N[...]

76 English English Council Decision 98/482/EC (CTR 21) for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telep hone Network (PSTN). RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrica l and Electronic Equipm ent[...]

77 English Index A AC adapter caring for xiii audio 35 adjusting the volum e 35 trouble shootin g 41 B battery pack battery-low warning 47 caring for xiv characteristics 44 charging 46 checking charge level 46 installing 45 low conditions 47 maximizing life 44 optimizing 46 removing 46 using the first time 44 BIOS utility 58 brightness hotkeys 31 C[...]

78 English M media access on indicator 24 memory installing 58 messages error 62 modem 54 N network 55 Notebook Manager hotkey 30 num lock 28 on indicator 24 numeric keypad embedded 28 P password 52 types 52 PC Card 57 ejecting 57 inserting 57 ports 54 printer trouble shootin g 41 problems 40 CD-ROM 41 display 40 keyboard 41 printer 41 startup 40 t[...]