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TravelMate 270 series

User’s guide

Copyright © 2002 Acer Incorporated.

All Rights Reserved.

TravelMate 270 series User’s guide

Original Issue: May 2002

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information.

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TravelMate 270 series Notebook computer

Model number : _________________________________

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Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other company's product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.

First things first

We would like to thank you for making the TravelMate series of notebook computers your choice for your mobile computing needs.

We hope you will be happy with your TravelMate as much as we enjoyed making it for you.

Your guides

To help you use your TravelMate, we have designed a set of guides:

First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your computer.

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This User’s Guide introduces you to the many ways your computer can help you be more productive. This guide provides clear and concise information about the computer, so read it thoroughly.

If you ever need to print out a copy, this User’s guide is also available in PDF (Portable Document Format). Follow these steps:

1 Click on Start, Programs, TravelMate.

2 Click on TravelMate User’s Guide.

Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. For instructions on how to use Adobe Acrobat

Reader, access the Help menu.

For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our Web site (global.acer.com).

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Basic care and tips for using your computer

Turning your computer on and off

To turn on the computer, simply slide and then release the power

switch on the right side of your TravelMate. See page 3 for the

location of the power switch.

To turn the power off, do any of the following:

Use the Windows shutdown command

For Windows 2000: Click on Start, Shut Down..., and select Shut

down; then click on OK.

- or -

For Windows XP: Click on Start, Turn off Computer; then click

Turn Off.

Use the power switch

Note: You can also use the power switch to perform power management functions. See Windows help for more information.

Use the customized functions for power management

You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hot key (Fn-F4).

Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power switch for more than four seconds to shut down the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up.

Taking care of your computer

Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it.

Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator.

Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0ºC (32ºF) or above 50ºC (122ºF).

Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields.

Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.

Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer.

Do not subject the computer to heavy shock and vibration.

Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt.

Never place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer.

Do not slam the computer display when you close it.

Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.

Taking care of your AC adapter

Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:

Do not connect the adapter to any other device.

Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it.

Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from personal traffic.

When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug.

The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.

Taking care of your 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 at all possible.

Cleaning and servicing

When cleaning the computer, follow these steps:

1

Power off the computer and remove the battery pack.

2

Disconnect the AC adapter.

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Use a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

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To clean the display screen, use an LCD cleaning kit.

If any of the following occurs:

The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged.

Liquid has been spilled into the product.

The computer does not operate normally.

Please refer to "Troubleshooting my computer" on page 45.

First things first

Your guides

Basic care and tips for using your computer

1 Getting to know your TravelMate

A TravelMate tour

Front view

Left view

Right view

Rear view

Bottom view

Features

Indicators

Using the keyboard

Special keys

Touchpad

Touchpad basics

Storage

Hard disk

Optical drive

Using software

Audio

Adjusting the volume

Power management

Moving around with your TravelMate

Disconnecting from the desktop

Moving around

Taking the computer home

Traveling with the computer

Traveling internationally with the computer

Securing your computer

Using a computer security lock

Using passwords

2 Customizing my computer

Expanding through options

Connectivity options

Upgrade options

Using system utilities

Launch Manager

BIOS Utility

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3 Troubleshooting my computer

Frequently-asked questions

Requesting service

International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW)

Before you call

Appendix A Specifications

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Appendix B Notices 59

Index 67

1 Getting to know your

TravelMate

Your TravelMate computer combines highperformance, versatility, power management features and multimedia capabilities with a unique style and ergonomic design. Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with your new power computing partner.

A TravelMate tour

After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for

Starters... poster, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer.

Front view

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Item

Display screen

Launch keys

Power Switch

Touchpad

Description

Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output.

Special keys for launching internet browser, email program and frequently used

programs. See “Launch Keys” on page 18 for

more details.

Turns on the computer power.

Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.

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Item

Click buttons (left, center and right)

Description

The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button.

Floppy disk drive (or card reader if installed)

Reads/writes data from/to the media.

Floppy eject button

Speakers

Palmrest

Ejects floppy disk.

Outputs sound.

Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.

Inputs data into your computer. Keyboard

Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer, its functions and components.

Left view

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Item

Optical drive

Optical drive indicator

Eject button

Description

Houses an optical drive module (CD-ROM ,

DVD-ROM or DVD/CD-RW combo drive).

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

Ejects the drive tray.

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Item Description

Emergency eject slot Ejects the drive tray when the computer is

turned off. See page 48 for more details.

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Note: The positions of the Optical drive indicator, eject button and emergency eject hole may differ depending on the optical drive module installed.

Right view

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Item

Microphone/Line-in jack

Description

Accepts audio line-in devices(e.g., microphone, audio CD player, stereo walkman).

2 Headphone/

Speaker/Line-out jack

Connects to audio line-out devices(e.g., headphones, speakers).

3 PC card eject button Ejects the PC card from the slot.

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Item

PC card slots

Modem jack

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Description

Accepts two type II or one type III PC cards.

Connects to a phone line.

6 Network jack

7 PS/2 port

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.

Connects to a PS/2 keyboard or mouse.

Rear view

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Item

Security keylock

Power jack

Description

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

Connects to an AC adapter.

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Item

External display port

Description

Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).

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Parallel port

Serial port

S-video

Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer).

Connects to a serial device (e.g., serial mouse).

Connects to a television or display device with S-video input.

7 IEEE 1394 port Connects to an IEEE 1394 device.

8 USB port Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g.,

USB mouse, USB camera).

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Bottom view

1 Getting to know your TravelMate

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Item

Cooling fan

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Battery bay

Battery release latches

Hard disk bay

Memory compartment

Description

Helps keep the computer cool.

Note: Don’t cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

Houses the computer's battery pack.

Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.

Houses the computer's hard disk.

Houses the computer's main memory.

Features

Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features:

Performance

Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor-M with 512 KB level 2 cache featuring the new Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep™ technology or

Mobile Intel® Celeron® processor with 256KB level 2 cache

Memory expandable up to 1 GB

Internal optical drive

High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk

Li-lon battery pack

Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration

Power Interface)

Display

Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) displaying 32bit high true color up to 1024 x 786 eXtended Graphics Array

(XGA) resolution for 14.1”/15” or 1400 x 1050 Super eXtended

Graphics Array+ (SXGA+) resolution for some 15” models

(specification varies depending on models).

3D capabilities

Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support

S-video for output to a television or display device that supports Svideo input

"Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves power

Dual display capability

Multimedia

16-bit high-fidelity AC’97 stereo audio

Built-in dual speakers

Built-in microphone

High-speed optical drive

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Connectivity

High-speed fax/data modem port

Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port

USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports

IEEE 1394 port

Optional Invilink 802.11b wireless LAN

Human-centric design and ergonomics

4-way scroll button

Sleek, smooth and stylish design

Full-sized keyboard

Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device

Expansion

Two type II or one type III CardBus PC Card slots

Upgradeable memory

Indicators

The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons below the display screen.

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Icon Function

Power

Media activity

Description

Lights green when the computer is on and lights orange when the computer is in

Standby mode.

Lights when the hard disk is active.

Battery charge

Wireless communication

Caps lock

Lights green when the battery is being charged.

Lights orange when the battery power is low and is being charged.

Lights when the Wireless LAN capabilities are enabled.

Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.

Scroll lock Lights when Scroll lock is activated.

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Using the keyboard

The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.

Special keys

Lock keys

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Lock key

Caps Lock

Num Lock

(Fn-F11)

Scroll Lock

(Fn-F12)

Description

When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.

When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad.

When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively.

Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.

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Embedded numeric keypad

The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.

Desired access

Number keys on embedded keypad

Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad

Main keyboard keys

Num lock on

Type numbers in a normal manner.

Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys.

Num lock off

Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys.

Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad.

Type the letters in a normal manner.

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Windows keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Key

Windows logo key

á

Description

Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples:

á + Tab (Activates next taskbar button)

á + E (Explores My Computer)

á + F (Finds Document)

á + M (Minimizes All)

Shift + á + M (Undoes Minimize All)

á + R (Displays the Run... dialog box)

Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).

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Hot keys

The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen brightness, volume output.

To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.

Hot key

Fn-F1

Icon Function

Hot key help

Fn-F2

Fn-F3

Fn-F4

System Property Displays the System Property.

Power Options

Sleep

Description

Displays help on hot keys.

Display the Power Options

Properties used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system).

See “Power management” on

page 25.

Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

See “Power management” on

page 25.

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Hot key

Fn-F5

Fn-F6

Fn-F7

Fn-F8

Icon Function

Display toggle

Screen blank

Touchpad toggle

Speaker toggle

Description

Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor.

Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.

Press any key to return.

Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Turns the speakers on and off.

Fn-

Volume up Increases the speaker volume.

Fn-

Fn-

Fn-

Volume down

Brightness up

Decreases the speaker volume.

Increases the screen brightness.

Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

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The Euro symbol

If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United

Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard.

Note for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International.

To verify the keyboard type in Windows 2000, follow the steps below:

1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel.

2 Double-click on Keyboard.

3 Click on the Language tab.

4 Verify that the keyboard layout used for "En English (United

States)" is set to United States-International.

If not, select and click on Properties; then select United States-

International and click on OK.

5 Click on OK.

To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below:

1 Click on Start, Control Panel.

2 Double-click on Regional and Language Options.

3 Click on the Language tab and click on Details.

4 Verify that the keyboard layout used for "En English (United

States)" is set to United States-International.

If not, select and click on ADD; then select United States-

International and click on OK.

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5 Click on OK.

To type the Euro symbol:

1 Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard.

2 Open a text editor or word processor.

3 Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol.

Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol.

Please refer to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

Launch Keys

Located at the top of the keyboard are five buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as P1, P2, P3, Email button and

Web browser button.

Note: To the left of these five launch keys is the wireless communication button. This wireless communication button works for models with 802.11b wireless LAN only.

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Launch key

P1

P2

P3

Email

Web browser

Default application

User-programmable

User-programmable

User-programmable

Email application

Internet browser application

E-Mail Detection

Click right button at the Launch Manager icon on the taskbar and click on E-Mail Detection. In this dialog box, you have the option to enable/ disable mail checking, set the time interval for mail checking, etc. If you already have an email account, you can fill in User Name, Password and POP3 Sever in the dialog box. The POP3 Sever is the mail sever where you get your email.

Aside from the email checking function, there is a mail button that is used to launch the email application. It is located above the keyboard right below the LCD.

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Touchpad

The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimal comfort and support.

Note: When using an external USB mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad.

Touchpad basics

The following items teach you how to use the touchpad:

Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor.

Press the left (1) and right (3) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse.

Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results.

Use the 4-way scroll (2) button (top/bottom/left and right) to scroll

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Function

Execute

Select

Drag

Left button

Right button

Click twice quickly

Scroll button

Click once

Click and hold, then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad

Tap

Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button)

Tap once

Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button) then hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor

Access context menu

Scroll

Click once

Click and hold the button in the desired direction

(up/down/ left/right)

Note: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad.

Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness.

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Storage

This computer supplies you with the following media storage:

High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk

Optical drive

Hard disk

The high-capacity hard disk is the answer to your storage needs. This is where your programs and data are stored.

Optical drive

The optical drive bay accepts a wide variety of optional media drive modules for use with your computer. These optional items include:

CD-ROM drive

DVD-ROM drive

DVD/CD-RW drive

Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray

To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button.

When the power is off, you can eject the drive tray using the

emergency eject hole. See page 48.

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Using software

Playing DVD movies

When the DVD-ROM drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer.

1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disc; then close the DVD tray.

Important! When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the program asks you to input the region code. DVD discs are divided into 6 regions. Once your DVD drive is set to a region code, it will play DVD discs of that region only. You can set the region code a maximum of five times (including the first time), after which the last region code set will remain permanent.

Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set. Refer to the table below for DVD movie region code information.

2 The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds.

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Region code

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Country or region

U.S.A., Canada

Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan

Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Korea (South)

Latin America, Australia, New Zealand

Former U.S.S.R., parts of Africa, India

People's Republic of China

Note: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD-ROM drive. Please refer to the online help for more information.

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Audio

The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC’97 stereo audio, and includes a built-in sensitive microphone and dual stereo speakers.

There are audio ports on the right side of the computer. See “Right view” on page 5 for more information on connecting external audio

devices.

Adjusting the volume

Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some

buttons. See “Hot keys” on page 15 for more informations on

adjusting the speaker volume.

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Power management

This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to the serial and parallel ports. If no activity is detected for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy.

This computer employs a power management scheme that supports

ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Windows handles all power-saving chores for your computer.

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Moving around with your TravelMate

This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.

Disconnecting from the desktop

Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories:

1 Save your work in progress.

2 Remove any media, diskette or compact disc, from the drive(s).

3 Shut down the computer.

4 Close the display cover.

5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter.

6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor, and other external devices.

7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer.

Moving around

“when you are just moving within short distances, for example, from your office desk to a meeting room”

Preparing the computer

Before moving the computer, close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the building. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; then slide and release the power switch.

If you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different building, you may choose to shut down the computer:

1 Click on Start, Turn off Computer (Windows XP).

2 Click on Turn Off (Windows XP).

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27 you can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing Fn-F4. Then close and latch the display.

When you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; then slide and release the power switch.

Note: If the sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered

Hibernation mode and turned off. If the power indicator is off but the sleep indicator is on, the computer has entered Sleep mode. In both cases, slide and release the power switch to turn the computer back on. Note that the computer may enter

Hibernation mode after it is in Sleep mode for a period of time.

What to bring to short meetings

A fully charged battery runs the computer for about 3 hours under most circumstances. If your meeting is shorter than that, you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than the computer.

What to bring to long meetings

If your meeting will last longer than 3 hours or if your battery is not fully charged, you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the meeting room.

If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode. Press Fn-

F4 or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer. To resume, open the display (if closed); then slide and release the power switch.

Taking the computer home

“when you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa”

Preparing the computer

After disconnecting the computer from your desktop, follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home:

Check if you have removed all media, diskettes and compact discs, from the drive(s). Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head.

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Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall.

Caution: Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the computer. Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen

What to bring with you

Unless you already have some items at home, bring the following items with you:

AC adapter and power cord

The printed user’s guide

Special considerations

Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work:

Minimize the effect of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you.

If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot bring the computer with you, leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat.

Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation.

Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer. If the temperature change is greater than 18°F (10°C), allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly. If possible, leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature.

Setting up a home office

If you frequently work on your computer at home, you may want to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home. With a second AC adapter, you can avoid transporting the extra weight to and from home.

If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time, you might also want to add an external keyboard, monitor, or mouse.

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Traveling with the computer

“when you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building to a client’s office building or traveling locally”

Preparing the computer

Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home. Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged. Airport security may require you to turn on your computer when bringing it into the gate area.

What to bring with you

Bring the following items with you:

AC adapter

Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s)

Special considerations

In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer 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 the computer through a metal detector.

Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand-held metal detectors.

Traveling internationally with the computer

“when you are moving from country to country”

Preparing the computer

Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling.

What to bring with you

Bring the following items with you:

AC adapter

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Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling

Spare, fully-charged battery packs

Proof of purchase, in case you need to show it to Customs officials

International Traveler’s Warranty passport

Special considerations

Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer. In addition, these tips are useful when traveling internationally:

When traveling in another country, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. If not, purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage. Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer.

If you are using the modem, check if the modem and connector is compatible with the telecommunications system of the country you are traveling in.

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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 computer.

Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and passwords.

Using a computer security lock

A security keylock notch located on the rear panel of the computer lets you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or locked drawer handle. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless locks are also available.

Using passwords

Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data:

Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS

Utility. Once set, you must key-in this password to gain access to

the BIOS Utility. See “BIOS Utility” on page 43 for more details.

User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use.

Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum security.

Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints

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Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk. Even if the hard disk is removed from the computer and moved to another computer, it cannot be accessed without the Hard Disk Password.

Important! Do not forget your Supervisor and Hard Disk

Password! If you forget your password, please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center.

Entering passwords

When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the left-hand corner of the display screen.

When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility at boot-up.

Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS

Utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press Enter.

When the User Password is set and the Password on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up.

Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears.

Try again and press Enter.

When the Hard Disk Password is set, a prompt appears at boot-up.

Type the Hard Disk Password and press Enter to use the computer.

If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears.

Try again and press Enter.

Important! You have three chances to enter a password. If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Slide and hold the power switch for four seconds to shut down the computer. Then turn on the computer again, and try again. If you fail to enter the Hard Disk Password, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

Setting passwords

You can set passwords using the BIOS Utility.

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34 1 Getting to know your TravelMate

2 Customizing my computer

After learning the basics of your TravelMate computer, let’s get acquainted with the advanced features of your computer. In this chapter, you will learn how to add options, upgrade components for better performance, and customize your computer.

Expanding through options

Your TravelMate offers you a complete mobile computing experience.

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Connectivity options

Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC.

Fax/data modem

Your computer have a built-in V.90 56Kbps AC’97 Link fax/data modem.

Warning! This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem.

To use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack.

Start your communications software program. See your communications manual for instructions.

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Built-in network feature

The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based (10/100 Mbps) network.

To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack on the rear of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network.

Universal Serial Bus

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect and daisy-chain USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. Your computer has three ports available.

IEEE 1394 port

The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported devices like a video camera or digital camera.

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See your video or digital camera's documentation for details.

PC Card slot

The type II / type III CardBus PC Card slot found on the right side of the computer accepts credit-card-sized cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. These cards should have a PC Card logo on them.

PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs.

Popular PC cards include flash memory, SRAM, fax/data modem, LAN and SCSI cards. CardBus improves on the 16-bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits.

Note: Refer to your card’s manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions.

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Inserting a PC Card

Insert the card into the slot and make the proper connection (e.g., network cable), if necessary. See your card manual for details.

Ejecting a PC Card

Before ejecting a PC Card:

1 Exit the application using the card.

2 Left-click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation.

3 Press the slot eject button to pop out the eject button (a); then press it again to eject the card (b).

Upgrade options

Your computer delivers superior power and performance. However, some users and the applications they use may demand more. This computer allows you to upgrade key components when you need increased performance.

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Note: Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade.

Memory upgrade

Memory is expandable to 1 GB, employing 128/256/512-MB industry standard soDIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The computer supports DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM (Synchronous

Dynamic Random Access Memory).

There are two memory slots on your computer, one of which is occupied by standard memory. You can upgrade memory by installing a memory module into the available slot, or replacing the standard memory with a higher-capacity memory module.

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.

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2 Remove the screw from the memory cover (a); then lift up and remove the memory cover (b).

3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot (a), then gently press it down (b) until it clicks into place.

4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw.

5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter.

6 Turn on the computer.

The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size.

Using system utilities

Launch Manager

Launch Manager allows you to set the five launch keys located above

the keyboard. See “Launch Keys” on page 18 for the location of the

launch key.

You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All

Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application.

You can manually switch off the 802.11b wireless LAN by pressing the

button.

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BIOS Utility

The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System).

Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it.

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To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during the POST (power-on selftest) while the TravelMate logo is being displayed. See your online guide for more information.

3 Troubleshooting my computer

This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs.

Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer by yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.

key link: www.acersupport.com

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Frequently-asked questions

The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy answers and solutions are provided for each one.

I opened the display and pressed the power switch, but computer does not start or boot-up.

Look at the Power indicator:

If it is not lit, no power is being applied to the computer. Check the following:

If you are running on battery power, it may be low and unable to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack.

Make sure that the AC adapter is plugged in properly to the computer and to the power outlet.

If it is lit, check the following:

Is a non-bootable (non-system) diskette in the floppy drive?

Remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl-Alt-

Del to restart the system.

The operating system files may be damaged or missing. Insert the startup disk you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl-Alt-Del to restart the system. This will diagnose your system and make necessary fixes.

Nothing appears on the screen.

The computer’s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power. Press any key to turn the display back on.

If pressing a key does not turn the display back on, two things might be the cause:

The brightness level might be too low. Press Fn-

→ (increase) and

Fn-

← (decrease) to adjust the brightness level.

The display device might be set to an external monitor. Press the display toggle hot key Fn-F5 to toggle the display back to the computer.

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Image is not full-screen.

The computer display has a native resolution of 1024 x 768 (XGA) for the 14.1”/15.0” or 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+) for the 15.0”(selected models only). If you set the resolution lower than this, the screen expands to fill the computer display. Right-click on your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up the Display Properties dialog box. Then click on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is set to the appropriate resolution. Resolutions lower than the specified resolution are not full-screen on the computer or on an external monitor.

No audio is heard from the computer.

Check the following:

The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute option.

The speakers may be turned off. Press Fn-F8 to turn the speakers on (this hot key also turns the speakers off).

The volume level may be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. You can also use the volume control

buttons to adjust the volume. See “Hot keys” on page 15 for more

detail.

If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the line-out port on the computer’s right panel, the internal speakers automatically turn off.

I want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power. I

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cannot eject the optical drive tray.

There is a mechanical eject button on the optical drive. Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip and push to eject the tray.

The keyboard does not respond.

Try attaching an external keyboard to the USB or PS/2 ports of the computer. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose.

The printer does not work.

Check the following:

Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on.

Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer’s parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer.

During POST, press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the parallel port is enabled.

I want to set up my location to use the internal modem.

To properly use your communications software (e.g., HyperTerminal), you need to set up your location: (for Windows XP)

1 Click on Start, Control Panel.

2 Double-click on Phone and Modem.

3 Click on Dialing Rules and begin setting up your location.

Refer to the Windows manual.

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Requesting service

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International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW)

Your computer is backed by an International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling. Our worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand.

An ITW passport comes with your computer. This passport contains all you need to know about the ITW program. A list of available, authorized service centers is in this handy booklet. Read this passport thoroughly.

Always have your ITW passport on hand, especially when you travel to receive the benefits from our support centers. Place your proof-ofpurchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport.

If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer-authorized

ITW service site, you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide.

There are two ways to access Acer for technical support and information:

Internet service worldwide (www.acersupport.com)

Technical support numbers in various countries

You can view a list of technical support numbers by following these steps: (for Windows XP)

1 Click on Start.

2 Click on Help and Support.

3 Click on Contact Acer.

Before you call

Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service, and please be at your computer when you call. With your support, we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently.

If there are error messages or beeps reported by your computer, write them down as they appear on the screen (or the number and sequence in the case of beeps).

You are required to provide the following information:

Name:________________________________________

Address:______________________________________

______________________________________________

Telephone number:____________________________

Machine and model type:_______________________

Serial number:_________________________________

Date of purchase:______________________________

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Appendix A

Specifications

This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer.

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Microprocessor

Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor-M with 512 KB level 2 cache featuring the new Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep™ technology or

Mobile Intel® Celeron® processor with 256KB level 2 cache

Memory

Main memory expandable to 1 GB

Dual 200-pin soDIMM sockets

PC2100 DDR-SDRAM (Double Data Rate-Synchronous Dynamic

Random Access Memory) support

512 KB Flash ROM BIOS

Data storage

One high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk

One 5.25-inch internal optical drive

Display and video

Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) displaying 32bit true color up to 1024 x 786 eXtended Graphics Array (XGA) resolution for 14.1”/15.0”or 1400 x 1050 Super eXtended Graphics

Array+ (SXGA+) resolution for 15.0”

4X AGP bus with 3D acceleration

Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support

Dual display capability

S-video for output to a television or display device that supports Svideo input

"Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves power

Audio

16-bit AC’97 stereo audio

Dual speakers and microphone

Audio ports for microphone/line-in and headphone/speaker/lineout

Keyboard and pointing device

84-/85-/88-key Windows keyboard

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Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button

I/O ports

Two type II / one type III CardBus PC Card slots

One RJ-45 jack (Ethernet 10/100)

One RJ-45 jack (V.90/56Kbps)

One DC-in jack

One parallel port (ECP/EPP)

One serial port (16550-compatible)

One PS/2 port

One external monitor port

One headphone/speaker/line-out jack (3.5mm mini jack)

One microphone/line-in jack (3.5mm mini jack)

Three USB ports

One IEEE 1394 port

One S-video TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port

Weight and dimensions

322(W) x 272(D) x 35.5/38 (H) mm; (12.7" x 10.7" x 1.4"/1.5") for

14.1" LCD

327(W) x 272 (D) x 36/38.5 (H) mm; (12.9" x10.7" x 1.42"/1.52") for

15.0" LCD

2.95 kg (6.5lbs) for 14.1" LCD model / 3.18kg (7.0lbs) for 15.0" LCD model

Environment

Temperature

Operating: 5°C ~ 35°C

Non-operating: -20°C ~ 65°C

Humidity (non-condensing)

Operating: 20% ~ 80% RH

Non-operating: 20% ~ 80% RH

System

ACPI support

DMI 2.0-compliant

Microsoft Windows operating system

Power

Battery pack

57Wh Li-Ion battery pack

3-hour rapid charge/6-hour charge-in-use

AC adapter

65-Watt

Auto sensing 100~240Vac, 50~60Hz

Options

128/256/512-MB memory upgrade modules

Additional Li-Ion battery pack

Additional AC adapter

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58 Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B

Notices

This appendix lists the general notices of your computer.

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FCC notice

This device has been tested and 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 radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

Increase the separation between the device and receiver

Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help

Notice: Shielded cables

All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.

Notice: Peripheral devices

Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.

Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications

Commission, to operate this computer.

Use conditions

This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Notice: Canadian users

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian

Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du

Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Modem notices

FCC

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the bottom side of the modem is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC

Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment.

Upon request, you must provide this information to your telephone company.

If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But, if advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will also be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service.

If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem. If the problem is with the equipment, discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor.

TBR 21

This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - “TBR 21”] for pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone

Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance.

Important safety instructions

Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference.

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1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

3 Do not use this product near water.

4 Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

5 Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

6 This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord.

8 If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.

9 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

10 Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

11 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.

e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged

64 Appendix B Notices f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

12 Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

13 Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly.

14 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).

Laser compliance statement

The CD, DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive used with this computer is a laser product.

The CD, DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive’s classification label (shown below) is located on the drive.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO

BEAM.

APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT

LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS

D’OUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS.

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1

VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET

NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN

PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I

ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. EVITE

EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS.

ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING VEDÅBNING SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN.

VARO! LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE.

VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD ÅLÅ TUIJOTA

SÅTEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN

VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I

STRÅLEN

ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN

Lithium battery statement

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the

65 same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if at all possible.

ADVARSEL!

Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Léver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.

ADVARSEL

Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner.

VARNING

Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Anvãnd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera anvãnt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.

VAROITUS

Päristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

VORSICHT!

Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.

LCD pixel statement

The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques.

Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or colored dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.

Macrovision copyright protection notice

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision

Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098, and

4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only.

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A-Tick notice

For safety reasons, only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label. This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified.

Index

A

AC adapter

caring for v

audio 24 adjusting the volume 24

troubleshooting 48

B

battery pack

caring for v

charging indicator 11

BIOS utility 43

brightness

hotkeys 16

C

caps lock 12

on indicator 11

care

AC adapter v battery pack v

computer iv

CD-ROM

ejecting 22

ejecting manually 49 troubleshooting 49

cleaning

computer v

computer

bringing to meetings 27

caring for iv

cleaning v

disconnecting 26

features 3, 9

indicators 11

keyboards 12

moving around 26

on indicator 11

performance 9

security 31

setting up a home office 28

taking home 27

traveling internationally 29 traveling on local trips 29

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troubleshooting 46

turning off iv

Wireless Communication indicator 11

connections

network 38

D

display

hotkeys 16

troubleshooting 47, 48

DVD 23

DVD movies

playing 23

E

email checking function 19

Euro 17

F

FAQ. See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 47

front view 3

H

hard disk 22

help

online services 50

Hibernation mode

hotkey 15 hotkeys 15

I

IEEE 1394 port 39

indicator lights 11

ITW. See warranty

K

keyboard 12

embedded numeric keypad 13

hotkeys 15

lock keys 12

troubleshooting 49

Windows keys 14

L

LEDs 11

M

media access

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on indicator 11

memory

installing 41– 42 upgrading 41

modem 37

N

network 38

Notebook Manager

hotkey 15

notice

DVD copyright protection 65

num lock 12

on indicator 11

numeric keypad

embedded 13 num lock 13

O

online services 50

options

memory upgrade 41

Optical drive 22

P

password 31 types 31

PC Card 39

ejecting 40 inserting 40

ports 37

POST (power-on self-test) 44

printer

troubleshooting 49

problems 47

CD-ROM 49

display 47, 48

keyboard 49 printer 49

startup 47

troubleshooting 46

Q

questions

setting location for modem use

49

S

safety

CD-ROM 64

FCC notice 61

general instructions 62 modem notices 62

scroll lock 12

security

keylock 31 passwords 31 smart card 31

service

when to call vi

speakers

hotkey 16

troubleshooting 48

specifications 54

Standby mode

hotkey 15

status indicators 11

storage 22 optical drive 22 hard disk 22

support

information 50

T

touchpad 20

hotkey 16

using 20– 21

travel

international flights 29 local trips 29

troubleshooting 46

U

universal serial bus 38

V

view

front 4 left 4

rear 6

right 5

volume

adjusting 24

W

warranty

International Traveler’s Warranty 50

Windows keys 14

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  • Bright and comfortable display
  • Windows 200 or Windows XP operating system
  • Multiple power management functions
  • Comfortable keyboard for better typing experience
  • Durable construction

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Frequently Answers and Questions

How to turn the power off?
Use the Windows shutdown command, power switch, or use the customized functions for power management.
How to clean the display screen?
Use an LCD cleaning kit to clean the display screen.
What to do when the computer does not operate normally?
Refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 45.