Acer 2200 Series User manual

TravelMate 2200/2700 Series
User’s Guide

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TravelMate 2200/2700 Series Notebook Computer User's Guide
Original Issue: August 2004
TravelMate 2200/2700 Series Notebook Computer
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First things first
Your guides
A set of guides is provided to help you set up and use your TravelMate,
Aspire computer:
For more information on Acer’s products, services, and support,
please visit the web site: http://www.acer.com.
Basic care and tips for using your computer
Turning your computer on and off
To turn on your computer, open the lid and press the power button
above the keyboard.
To turn the power off, you can do any of the following:
•Click on the Start button in Windows, and then select Shut Down
on the popup menu.
•Push the power button.
To use this method, you must first click on the Power Management
icon in Windows Control Panel, and then check that the power
button is set to shut down the computer when pressed. See
The Just for starters … poster shows you how to set up your
computer.
This
User's Guide provides clear and concise information on
using your computer productively. You are advised to read
it thoroughly and keep it handy for future reference.

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Windows Help and Support for more information.
Note: If you are unable to shut down the computer in the usual
way, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds.
You should then wait at least two seconds before turning the
computer on again.
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 0°C (32°F), or
above 50°C (122°F).
•Do not expose 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 or vibration.
•Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt.
•Do not place objects on top of the computer.
•Do not slam the lid shut. Close the computer gently.
•Do not place the computer on unstable or uneven surfaces.
Taking care of your AC adapter
It is important that you look after your AC adapter.
•Do not connect the adapter to any other device.
•Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on it. Route
the power cord away from areas where people might walk on it or
trip over it.
•Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting from the mains
power socket. Grasp and pull the plug instead.
•The total ampere ratings of equipment plugged into a power strip
should not exceed the ampere rating for that power strip.

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Taking care of your battery pack
It is also important that you look after your computer's battery pack.
•Use the correct battery model for your computer. Do not use other
kinds of batteries.
•Turn the power off before removing or replacing the battery.
•Do not tamper with the battery. Keep the battery away from
children.
•Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if
possible.
Cleaning and servicing
When cleaning your computer, it is important that you follow these
steps:
•Turn off the computer and remove the battery.
•Disconnect the AC adapter.
•Clean with a soft cloth moistened with a little water. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Refer to the chapter entitled “Frequently asked questions” on page 67
if any of the following occurs:
•You drop the computer or damage the case.
•You spill liquid on the computer.
•The computer does not operate normally.

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First things first iii
Your guides iii
Basic care and tips for using your computer iii
Getting familiar with your computer 1
A tour of your computer 3
Front view 3
Front view 5
Left view 6
Right view 7
Rear view 8
Bottom view 9
Features 10
Indicators 12
Using the keyboard 13
Lock keys 13
Embedded numeric keypad 14
Windows keys 15
Hot keys 16
Special Key 18
Touchpad 19
Touchpad basics 19
Launch keys 21
Storage 23
Ejecting the optical drive tray 23
Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray 24
Connectivity options 25
Ethernet and LAN 25
Fax/Data modem 26
Fast infrared 27
Audio 28
Securing your computer 29
Security slot 29
Operating on battery power 31
Battery pack 33
Battery pack characteristics 33
Installing and removing the battery pack 34
Charging the battery 35
Checking the battery level 35
Optimizing battery life 35
Battery-low warning 36
Power management 37
Content

Peripherals and options 39
External display devices 41
External input devices 41
External keyboard 41
External keypad 41
External pointing device 41
USB devices 42
Printer 43
Audio devices 43
Expansion devices 44
PC Card 44
45
Miscellaneous options 45
Battery pack 45
AC adapter 45
Key component upgrades 46
Memory upgrade 46
Hard disk upgrade 47
Moving with your computer 49
Disconnecting from the desktop 51
Moving around 52
Preparing the computer 52
What to bring to short meetings 52
What to bring to long meetings 52
Taking the computer home 53
Preparing the computer 53
What to bring with you 53
Special considerations 53
Setting up a home office 54
Traveling with the computer 54
Preparing the computer 54
What to take with you 54
Special considerations 54
Traveling internationally with your computer 55
Preparing the computer 55
What to take with you 55
Special considerations 55
Software 57
System software 59
Using system utilities 60
Acer eManager 60

Launch Manager 61
BIOS Utility 61
Acer Disc to Disc Recovery 62
Multilingual operating system installation 62
Restore without a Recovery CD 62
Setup password and exit 63
Troubleshooting 65
Frequently asked questions 67
Requesting service 70
International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) 70
Before you call 70
Appendix A Specifications 71
Appendix B
Regulation & safety notices 77
Index 93

Getting familiar with
your
computer

Your TravelMate computer combines solid
performance, versatility, multimedia
capabilities and portability with a stylish
design. Increase your productivity by
working wherever you are.
This chapter provides an in-depth "tour" of
your computer's features.

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A tour of your computer
After setting up your new TravelMate, Aspire notebook computer, as
illustrated in the
Just for starters… poster, take a few minutes to
explore the unit.
Front view
#Item Description
1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output.
2 Launch Keys Buttons for launching frequently used
programs. See“Launch keys” on page 21
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3 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn
on and off to show the status of the
computer, its functions and
components.
4 Power button Turns on the computer power.
5 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer.
6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your
hands when you use the computer.
8 Click buttons
(left, center and right)
The left and right buttons function like
the left and right mouse buttons; the
center button serves as a 4-way scroll
button.
#Item Description

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Front view
#Item Description
1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo
audio output.
2 Power indicator Lights green when the computer is on
and lights orange when the computer is
in suspend mode.
3 Battery indicator Lights orange when the battery is being
charged and lights green when the
battery is full charged.
4 Bluetooth
communications
Lights to indicate the status of
Bluetooth (optional) communications.
5 Wireless
communications
Lights to indicate the status of wireless
LAN (optional) communications.
6 Latch Locks and releases the lid.

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Left view
#Item Description
1 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
2 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
devices (e.g., USB mouse and USB
camera).
3 PC Card slots Support one Type II CardBus PC Card.
4 Eject button Ejects the PC Card(s) from the slot.
5 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or
DVDs depending on the optical drive
type.
6 LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is
active.
7 Eject button Ejects the optical drive tray from the
drive.
8 Emergency eject slot Ejects the optical drive tray when the
computer is turned off.
See page 24 for more details.

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Right view
#Item Description
1 Line-in/Mic-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices
(e.g., audio CD player and stereo
walkman).
2 Speaker/Line-Out/
Headphone jack
Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g., speakers and headphones).
3 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices
(e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware
computer).
4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even
after prolonged use.
5 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
devices (e.g., USB mouse and USB
camera).

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Rear view
#Item Description
1 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter.
2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.
3 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external
VGA monitor and LCD projector).
4 Modem jack Connects to a phone line.
5 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet LAN network.

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Bottom view
#Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
2 Battery release latch Unlatches to remove the battery pack.
3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk.
4 Cooling fans Help keep the computer cool.
Note: Don’t cover or obstruct the opening
of the fans.
5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.

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Features
Performance
•Intel® Pentium® 4 processors 2.8/3.0/3.2/3.4/3.6 GHz or Intel®
Celeron® processors 2.6 GHz and above
•ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON™ 9000 IGP chipset
•256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM, upgradeable to 2048 MB with
dual soDIMM modules
•30 GB and above high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk
•Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power
management system
Display
•The TFT LCD panel providing a large viewing area for maximum
efficiency and ease-of-use:
- 15.0” XGA (1024x768) resolution
- 15.4” WXGA (1280x800) resolution
•3D graphics support
•Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support
•“Automatic LCD dim” feature, automatically selecting the best
setting for the display in order to conserve power
•DualView™ support
Multimedia
•High-speed built-in optical drive:
DVD/CD-RW Combo, DVD-Dual, or DVD-Super Multi
•MS DirectSound compatible
•Built-in dual speakers