Acer LT Series User manual

LT Series
Quick Guide

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LT Series
Model number: __________________________________
Serial number: ___________________________________
Date of purchase: ________________________________
Place of purchase: ________________________________
Series Notebook PC
Copyright © 2009 All Rights Reserved.
Gateway LT Series Quick Guide
Original Issue: 04/2009

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Quick Guide
Federal Communications Commission
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
The following local manufacturer/importer is responsible for this declaration:
Product name: Notebook PC
Model number: ZA8
Machine type: LT Series
SKU number: LT Series ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z)
Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation
Address of responsible party: 333 West San Carlos St. San Jose, CA 95110 USA
Contact person: Acer Representative
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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LT Series
CE Declaration of Conformity
We,
Acer Incorporated
8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan
Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Hereby declare that:
Product: Notebook Trade name: Gateway
Model number: ZA8 Machine type: LT
SKU number: LT Series-xxxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z)
Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives, and that all the
necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will continue comply with
the requirements.
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards:
• EN55022:2006,AS/NZSCISPR22:2006,ClassB
• EN55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003
• EN61000-3-2:2006,ClassD
• EN61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard:
• EN60950-1:2001+A11:2004
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment

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Quick Guide
Easy Lai /Manager
Regulation Center, Acer Inc.
Feb. 20, 2009
Date
Year to begin affixing CE marking 2009.
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard:
• Article3.1(a)HealthandSafety
- EN60950-1:2001+A11:2004
- EN50371:2002
• Article3.1(b)EMC
- EN301 489-1 V1.6.1
- EN301 489-3 V1.4.1 (Applicable to non-bluetooth wireless keyboard mouse set).
- EN301 489-17 V1.2.1
• Article3.2SpectrumUsages
- EN300 440-2 V1.1.2 (Applicable to non-bluetooth wireless keyboard mouse set).
- EN300 328 V1.7.1
- EN301 893 V1.4.1 (Applicable to 5GHz high performance RLAN).

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Just for starters
1 2 3
4 5 6
Illustrations are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary.
Ensure that the battery is
probably locked in place, as
illustrated in 2-2.
3-1 3-2
3-3
2-1
2-2

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Quick Guide
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First things first
We would like to thank you for making a Gateway notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.
Your guides
To help you use your Gateway notebook, we have designed a set of guides*:
First off, the Quick Guide helps you get started with setting up your computer.
For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, please refer to the Gateway System 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.

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LT Series
Network configuration
This guide will help you configure your LAN and wireless network settings to enable you to connect to the Internet.
Setting up LAN connection
Simply plug in the LAN cable to the Ethernet (RJ-45) port. Please refer to "Left view" on page 10 for the location of the Ethernet
port.
Setting up wireless connection
1. Please turn on the wireless LAN using the switch on the front of your Gateway LT series.
2. Click the icon on your system tray and choose the wireless access point you want to connect to.
Insert a 3G SIM card (only for certain models)
Remove the battery and carefully insert a 3G SIM card into the 3G SIM card slot. Please refer to "Base view" on page 11 for the
location of the 3G SIM card slot.

Quick Guide
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Your LT Series tour
After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for
Starters section, let us show you around your new Gateway
notebook.
Top view
# Icon Item Description
1Webcam Web camera for video
communication
2Microphone Internal microphone for sound
recording.
3Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display
(LCD), displays computer output.
4Keyboard For entering data into your
computer.
5Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device
which functions like a computer
mouse.
6Battery/
Bluetooth/3G/
Wireless LAN
communication
indicator
IndicatesthestatusofBattery/
Bluetooth/3G/WirelessLAN
communication.
(only for certain models)
7Click buttons
(left, and right)
The left and right buttons function
like the left and right mouse
buttons.
8Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LED) that
light up to show the status of
the computer's functions and
components.
9Power button/
indicator
Turns the computer on and off.

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Closed front view
# Icon Item Description
1Bluetooth
communication
switch
Enables/disablestheBluetoothfunction.
23G/Wireless LAN
communication
switch
Enables/disables the 3G/Wireless LAN
function.
Left view
3Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based
network.
4DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
5USB2.0port ConnectstoUSB2.0devices(e.g.,USB
mouse).
Right view
6Multi-in-one card
reader
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.
7Headphone/speaker/
line-out jack
Connects to line-out audio devices (e.g.,
speakers, headphones).
8Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones.
9USB2.0port ConnectstoUSB2.0devices(e.g.,USB
mouse).
10 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
11 External display
(VGA) port
Connects to a display device (e.g., external
monitor, LCD projector).

Quick Guide
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Rear & Base view
# Icon Item Description
12 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
Note: The battery shown is for reference
only. Your PC may have a different battery,
depending on the model purchased.
13
Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
14 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured
with screws).
15 3G module bay Houses the computer's 3G communication
module.
16 Ventilation slots and/
or cooling fan
Enables the computer to stay cool, even
after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening
of the fan.
17 Memory
compartment
Houses the computer's main memory.
18 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
19 3G SIM card slot Accepts a 3G SIM card for 3G connectivity.
Note: Insert a 3G SIM card to enable 3G
communication. The SIM card connectors
need to face away from the cover.
(Only for certain models)

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Gamme LT
No. de modèle : _________________________________
No. de série : ____________________________________
Date d’achat : ___________________________________
Lieu d’achat : ____________________________________
Ordinateur bloc-notes de la gamme Gateway LT
Copyright © 2009 Tous droits réservés.
Guide rapide de la gamme Gateway LT
Première publication : 04/2009

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Guide rapide
Federal Communications Commission
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
The following local manufacturer/importer is responsible for this declaration:
Product name: Notebook PC
Model number: ZA8
Machine type: LT Series
SKU number: LT Series ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z)
Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation
Address of responsible party: 333 West San Carlos St. San Jose, CA 95110 USA
Contact person: Acer Representative
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Gamme LT
CE Declaration of Conformity
We,
Acer Incorporated
8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan
Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Hereby declare that:
Product: Notebook Trade name: Gateway
Model number: ZA8 Machine type: LT
SKU number: LT Series-xxxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z)
Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives, and that all the
necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will continue comply with
the requirements.
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards:
• EN55022:2006,AS/NZSCISPR22:2006,ClassB
• EN55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003
• EN61000-3-2:2006,ClassD
• EN61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard:
• EN60950-1:2001+A11:2004
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment

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Guide rapide
Easy Lai /Manager
Regulation Center, Acer Inc.
Feb. 20, 2009
Date
Year to begin affixing CE marking 2009.
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard:
• Article3.1(a)HealthandSafety
- EN60950-1:2001+A11:2004
- EN50371:2002
• Article3.1(b)EMC
- EN301 489-1 V1.6.1
- EN301 489-3 V1.4.1 (Applicable to non-bluetooth wireless keyboard mouse set).
- EN301 489-17 V1.2.1
• Article3.2SpectrumUsages
- EN300 440-2 V1.1.2 (Applicable to non-bluetooth wireless keyboard mouse set).
- EN300 328 V1.7.1
- EN301 893 V1.4.1 (Applicable to 5GHz high performance RLAN).

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Gamme LT
Pour partir du bon pied
1 2 3
4 5 6
Les illustrations sont pour référence seulement. Les caractéristiques réelles des produits peuvent changer.
Assurez que la pile est
probablement verrouillée en
place, comme illustré à 2-2.
3-1 3-2
3-3
2-1
2-2

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Guide rapide
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sur Gateway System User Guide va exécuter le programme d’installation d’Adobe Reader. Suivez les instructions à l’écran
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* AVIS IMPORTANT : Veuillez noter que les guides mentionnés ici, que ce soit imprimés ou au format électronique, sont
pour votre référence seulement et à l’exception de ce qui est indiqué dans les informations spécifiques à la garantie
contenue dans le Gateway System User Guide, rien de ce qui est contenu dans ces guides ne constitue une déclaration
ou garantie par Gateway en ce qui concerne le produit que vous avez acheté. Gateway rejette expressément toute
responsabilité pour les erreurs contenues dans les guides.
Pour commencer
Nous désirons vous remercier d’avoir fait d’un bloc-notes Gateway votre choix pour répondre à vos besoins informatiques
mobiles.
Vos guides
Pour vous aider à utiliser votre bloc-notes Gateway, nous avons conçu plusieurs guides* :
Tout d’abord, le Guide rapide vous aide à configurer votre ordinateur.
Pour plus d’information sur l’aide que votre ordinateur peut vous apporter pour être plus productif, veuillez vous reporter
au Gateway System User Guide. Ce guide contient des informations détaillées sur des sujets tels que les utilitaires systèmes,
la récupération des données, les options d’extension et le dépannage. De plus, il contient des informations de garantie et les
réglementations générales et les avis de sécurité pour votre bloc-notes. Il est disponible au format PDF (Portable Document
Format) et est préchargé sur votre bloc-notes.

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Gamme LT
Configuration réseau
Ce guide vous aide à configurer les paramètres de votre réseau local et de votre réseau sans-fil pour pouvoir vous connecter à
Internet.
Configurer la connexion réseau
BranchezsimplementlecâbleréseaudansleportEthernetRJ-45.Veuillezvousreporter« Vue gauche » à la page 10 pour
l’emplacement du port Ethernet.
Configurer la connexion sans-fil
1. Veuillez activer le réseau sans-fil en utilisant le commutateur à l’avant de votre Gamme Gateway LT.
2. Cliquez sur l’icône survotrebarredestâchesetchoisissezlepointd’accèssans-filauquelvoussouhaitezvousconnecter.
Insérer une carte SIM 3G (seulement pour certains modèles)
Retirez la pile et insérez avec soin une carte SIM 3G dans la fente de carte SIM 3G. Veuillez consulter « Vue de la base » à la
page 11 pour l’emplacement de la fente de carte SIM 3G.

Guide rapide
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Après avoir configuré votre ordinateur comme illustré la
section Pour partir du bon pied, nous allons vous faire
explorer votre nouveau bloc-notes Gateway.
Vue supérieure
# Icône Élément Description
1Webcaméra Webcaméra pour communication
vidéo.
2Microphone Microphone interne pour
l’enregistrement sonore.
3Écran d’affichage Également appelé affichage à
cristaux liquides (ACL), affiche les
données de l’ordinateur.
4Clavier Pour l’entrée des informations dans
votre ordinateur.
5Pavé tactile Périphérique de pointage sensible au
touché qui fonctionne comme une
souris.
6Indicateur
de batterie/
Bluetooth/3G/
communication
réseau sans fil
Indique l’état de la de
communication batterie/
Bluetooth/3G/réseausansfil
(seulement pour certains modèles).
7Boutons
(gauche et droit)
Le bouton gauche et le bouton droit
fonctionnent comme le bouton
gauche et le bouton droit d’une
souris.
8Indicateurs d’état Diodes électroluminescentes (DEL)
qui s’allume pour indiquer l’état
des fonctions et composants de
l’ordinateur.
9Bouton/Indicateur
d’alimentation
Met l’ordinateur sous tension et hors
tension.
Visite guidée de votre
ordinateur de la gamme LT

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Gamme LT
Vue frontale fermée
# Icône Élément Description
1Commutateur de
communication
Bluetooth
Active/désactivelafonctionBluetooth.
2Commutateur de
communication 3G/
réseau sans fil
Active/désactive la fonction 3G/
communication réseau sans fil.
Vue gauche
3Port Ethernet RJ-45 SeconnecteàunréseauEthernet10/100Base.
4Prise d’entrée c.c. Se connecte à l’adaptateur c.a.
5PortUSB2.0 SeconnecteàdespériphériquesUSB2.0
(p.ex.unesourisUSB).
Vue droite
6Lecteur de cartes
multiples en un
Accepte une carte mémoire Secure Digital
(SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick
(MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), et
xD-Picture (xD).
Remarque : Poussez pour retirer/installer la
carte. Seule une carte peut fonctionner à un
moment donné.
7Prise de sortie audio/
haut-parleurs/casque
d’écoute
Se connecte à des périphériques audio en
sortie (p.ex. haut-parleurs ou un casque
stéréo).
8Prise d’entrée
microphone
Accepte l’entrée des microphones externes.
9PortUSB2.0 SeconnecteàdespériphériquesUSB2.0
(p.ex.unesourisUSB).
10 Fente pour cadenas
Kensington
Se connecte à un cadenas de sécurité pour
ordinateur Kensington.
11 Port d’affichage
(VGA) externe
Se connecte à un périphérique d’affichage
(p.ex. un moniteur externe, un projecteur
ACL).