TravelMate 8371/4371 Series

Quick Guide

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TravelMate 8371/4371 Series Quick Guide

Original Issue: 05/2009

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First things first

We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.

Your guides

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

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

The TravelMate Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the TravelMate product series. It covers basic topics such as using the keyboard and audio, etc. Please understand that due to its nature, the

Generic User Guide as well as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will occasionally refer to functions or features which are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the model you purchased. Such instances are marked in the text with language such as "only for certain models".

The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer. For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available in

Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook.

Follow these steps to access it:

1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.

2 Click on AcerSystem User Guide.

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Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guide will run the

Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu.

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Your Acer notebook tour

After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook.

Top view

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Acer Crystal Eye webcam

Description

Web camera for video communication.

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Microphone

Description

Internal microphone for sound recording.

Display screen

Speakers

Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output

(Configuration may vary by models).

Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.

For entering data into your computer.

Keyboard

Touchpad

Click buttons (left, center* and right)

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

The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-

Protection fingerprint reader supporting

Acer FingerNav 4-way control function

(only for certain models).

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

Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

HDD

Num Lock

Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Lights up when Num Lock is activated.

Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.

Communication key

Backup key

Acer PowerSmart key

Power button / indicator

Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G functions.

Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup.

Puts your computer into power-saving mode.

Turns the computer on and off. /

Indicates the computer's power status.

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Hotkeys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.

To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

Hotkey

<Fn> + <F2>

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<Fn> + <F3>

<Fn> + <F4>

Function

System property

Bluetooth

Sleep

Description

Starts System Property for displaying system information.

Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for certain models)

Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

<Fn> + <F5>

<Fn> + <F6>

<Fn> + <F8>

<Fn> + < >

<Fn> + < >

<Fn> + < >

<Fn> + < >

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

Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.

Speaker toggle

Turns the speakers on and off.

Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

Brightness down

Volume up

Decreases the screen brightness.

Increases the sound volume.

Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

Closed front view

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Battery

Rear view

Description

Indicates the computer's battery status.

1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging.

2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode.

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Battery bay

Description

Houses the computer's battery pack.

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Left view

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Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer.

Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available.

External display

(VGA) port

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

Ventilation slots

USB 2.0 port

Microphone-in jack

Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

Accepts inputs from external microphones.

Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack

Connects to audio line-out devices

(e.g., speakers, headphones).

Right view

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5-in-1 card reader

USB 2.0 port

Ethernet (RJ-45) port

Acer EasyPort IV connector

DC-in jack

Description

Accepts Secure Digital (SD),

MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory

Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS

PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).

Note: Push to remove/install the card.

Only one card can operate at any given time.

Connects to USB 2.0 devices

(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network.

Connects to Acer EasyPort IV.

Connects to an AC adapter.

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Base view

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Description

Houses the computer's battery pack.

Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.

Hard disk bay

Ventilation slots and cooling fan

Battery release latch

Houses the computer's hard disk

(secured with screws).

Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

Releases the battery for removal.

Specifications

Operating system

Platform

• Genuine Windows Vista

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System memory

Display

Graphics

Communication

Audio

Storage subsystem

Privacy control

• Intel

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Core

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2 Duo processor*

• Intel

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Core

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2 Solo processor*

• Intel ® Celeron ® mobile processor*

• Mobile Intel

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GS45 Express Chipset

• Intel

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Wireless WiFi Link 5100*

• Acer InviLink ™ Nplify ™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*

• Acer InviLink ™ 802.11b/g*

• Dual-Channel SDRAM support

• Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules*

• Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules*

• 16:9 aspect ratio

• 13.3" HD 1366 x 768

• Mobile Intel ® GS45 Express Chipset*

• ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4330*

• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam

• WLAN:

• Intel

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Wireless WiFi Link 5100*

• Acer InviLink ™ Nplify ™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*

• Acer InviLink ™ 802.11b/g*

• WPAN: Bluetooth

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2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*

• WWAN: UMTS/HSPA at 850/900/1900/2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)

• LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready

• High-definition audio support

• MS-Sound compatible

• Built-in microphone

• 2.5" hard disk drive, with enhanced Acer DASP

(Disk Anti-Shock Protection)*

• Solid state drive*

• 5-in-1 card reader

• Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)

• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*

• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

• Kensington lock slot

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Dimensions and weight

Power subsystem

Special keys and controls

I/O interface

Environment

• 323.6 (W) x 228 (D) x 26/29.4 (H) mm

(12.74 x 8.97 x 1.02/1.10 inches)

• 1.65 kg (3.583 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack

• ACPI 3.0

• 62.16 W 5600 mAh

• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter

• ENERGY STAR ® *

• 88-/89-/93- key keyboard

• Touchpad pointing device

• Acer EasyPort IV connector

• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader

• 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)

• USB 2.0 port

• External display (VGA) port

• Headphones/speaker/line-out jack

• Microphone-in jack

• Ethernet (RJ-45) port

• DC-in jack for AC adapter

• Temperature:

• Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C

• Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C

• Humidity (non-condensing):

• Operating: 20% to 80%

• Non-operating: 20% to 80%

Note: * Only for certain models

Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.