TravelMate Notebook Series

Quick Guide

Product registration

When using your product for the first time, it is recommended that you immediately register it. This will give you access to some useful benefits, such as:

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Faster service from our trained representatives.

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• The latest news from Acer.

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How to register

To register your Acer product, please visit www.acer.com

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PRODUCT REGISTRATION and follow the simple instructions.

You will also be asked to register your product during the setup process, or you can double-click the Registration icon on the desktop.

After we receive your product registration, you will be sent a confirmation email with important data that you should keep in a safe place.

Obtaining Acer accessories

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TravelMate Notebook Series Quick Guide

Original Issue: 06/2011

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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.

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Your guides

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

First off, the setup poster helps you get started with setting up your computer.

The TravelMate 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 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 TravelMate Generic 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 > Documentation .

2 Click on TravelMate Generic User Guide .

Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on TravelMate Generic 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 setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook.

Top view

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Integrated webcam

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Description

Web camera for video communication.

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Display screen

Microphones

Description

Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model).

Two internal microphones for stereo sound recording.

For entering data into your computer.

Keyboard

Touchpad

Fingerprint reader

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

Fingerprint reader for Acer ProShield

Security Suite (configuration may vary by model).

Click buttons (left and right)

The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons.

Acer PowerSmart key

Puts your computer into power-saving mode (configuration may vary by model).

P key

Programmable key (configuration may vary by model).

Acer InstantView Opens the Acer InstantView application.

Backup key

Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup.

Microphone mute Mutes the microphone.

Power button / indicator

Num Lock

Turns the computer on and off. Indicates the computer's power status.

Lights up when Num Lock is activated.

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Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.

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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 > +

< F3 >

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< F4 >

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Communication

Enables/disables the computer’s communication devices.

Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

< Fn > +

< F5 >

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< F6 >

< Fn > +

< F7 >

Display toggle

Screen blank

Touchpad toggle

Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor

(if connected) and both.

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

Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

Brightness up

Brightness down

Volume up

Volume down

Increases the screen brightness.

Decreases the screen brightness.

Increases the sound volume.

Decreases the sound volume.

Hotkey

< Fn > +

< Home >

< Fn > +

< Pg Up >

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< Pg Dn >

< Fn > +

< End >

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Play/Pause

Stop

Previous

Next

Closed front view

Description

Play or pause a selected media file.

Stop playing the selected media file.

Return to the previous media file.

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Jump to the next media file.

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Multi-in-1 card reader

Power indicator

Battery indicator

HDD indicator

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Description

Accepts Secure Digital (SD),

MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick

PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).

Note: Push to remove/install the card.

Only one card can operate at any time.

Indicates the computer's power status.

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.

Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

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Communication switch / indicator

Description

Enables/disables the computer’s communication devices / indicates the computer’s wireless connectivity device status.

Left view

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Ethernet (RJ-45) port

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

External display

(VGA) port

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

HDMI port

USB 2.0 / e SATA port

USB 3.0 port

Supports high-definition digital video connections.

Connects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices (only for certain models).

Note : If you plug in an eSATA device you will have three USB ports available.

Connects to USB devices.

A USB 3.0 port can be distinguished by its blue connector.

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Microphone jack

Headphones/ speaker jack

Description

Accepts inputs from external microphones.

Connects to audio devices

(e.g., speakers, headphones).

Information on USB 3.0

• Supports power-off USB charging, allowing you to charge supported mobile devices while the notebook is switched off.

• Defined by the USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB) specification.

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Devices without USB 3.0 certification may not be compatible.

Right view

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USB 2.0 ports

Kensington lock slot

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Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g.,

USB mouse, USB camera).

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.

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DC-in jack

Base view

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Connects to an AC adapter.

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Note : Your computer may be equipped with a different battery to the one in the picture.

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Battery bay

Battery lock

Description

Houses the computer's battery pack.

Locks the battery in position.

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Hard disk bay

Acer DASP (Disk

Anti-

Shock Protection)

Houses the computer's hard disk

(secured with screws).

Protects the hard disk from shocks and bumps.

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Speakers

Memory compartment

Description

Emit stereo sound.

Houses the computer's main memory.

Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.

Environment

• Temperature:

• Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C

• Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C

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Humidity (non-condensing):

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Operating: 20% to 80%

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Non-operating: 20% to 80%

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