Acer TravelMate 100 Series User manual

TravelMate 100 series
User’s guide
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TravelMate 100 series User’s guide
Original Issue: January 2002
TravelMate 100 series Notebook Computer
Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other company's
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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.
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:
1Click on Start, Programs, TravelMate.
2Click on TravelMate User’s guide.
Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader
installed. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your
computer, clicking on TravelMate User’s guide will run the
Acrobat Reader setup program first. Follow the
instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For
instructions on how to use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access
the Help menu.
A handy Hot key pocket reference card is useful for quick
glances at functional key combinations.
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For more information about our products, services, and support
information, please visit our web site (http://global.acer.com).
Basic care and tips for using your computer
Connecting your computer
Connecting the computer is as easy as 1-2-3.
1Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment, and press
down until it clicks into place.
Note: See your online guide for more details on how to remove
the battery pack.
An Online guide is your helping hand on-the-go, with easy
to access, detailed and linked information about your
computer.
To access the online guide:
1Click on Start, Programs, TravelMate.
2Click on TravelMate Online guide.
Lastly, there may be a Read me first sheet included with
your package which contains important reminders and
updates. So, please read through it.
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2Connect one end of the AC adapter to the power jack on the
computer’s rear panel and the other end to a properly-grounded
power outlet.
3Push the display cover latch to open the display.
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4Slide the power switch towards the rear of the computer (a) then
release it (b) to turn on the power. The POST (power-on self-test)
routine executes and Windows begins loading.
To turn the power off, do any of the following:
• 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 “Power management” on page 30.
• 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). See the online guide for
details.
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.
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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.
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• Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if
at all possible.
Cleaning and servicing
When cleaning the computer, follow these steps:
1Power off the computer and remove the battery pack.
2Disconnect the AC adapter.
3Use a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners.
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 57.
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Contents
First things first iii
Your guides iii
Basic care and tips for using your computer iv
1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1
A TravelMate tour 3
Front view 3
Left view 5
Right view 6
Rear view 7
Bottom view 8
Using your computer in tablet mode 10
Switching to tablet mode 10
Switching to computer mode 13
Features 14
Indicators 16
Using the keyboard 18
Special keys 18
Touchpad 25
Touchpad basics 25
Storage 27
Hard disk 27
Optical drive 27
Audio 29
Adjusting the volume 29
Power management 30
Moving around with your TravelMate 31
Disconnecting from the desktop 31
Moving around 31
Taking the computer home 32
Traveling with the computer 34
Traveling internationally with the computer 34
Securing your computer 36
Using a computer security lock 36
Using the Smart Card 36
Using passwords 42
2 Customizing your computer 45
Expanding through options 47
Connectivity options 47
Upgrade options 52
Notebook Manager 54
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Launch Manager 54
BIOS Utility 56
3 Troubleshooting your computer 57
Frequently-asked questions 59
Troubleshooting tips 62
Error messages 63
Requesting service 65
International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) 65
Before you call 65
Appendix A Specifications 67
Appendix B Notices 73
Index 81
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1 Getting to know your
TravelMate
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Your TravelMate computer combines high-
performance, 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.
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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
#Item Description
1 Latch Use to latch the LCD screen in both normal
mode and tablet mode.
2 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display),
displays computer output. Touchscreen-
capable with the aid of the Touchscreen-
capable stylus.
3 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used
programs. See “Launch Keys” on page 23 for
more details.
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4 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
5 Click buttons (left,
center and right)
The left and right buttons function like the
left and right mouse buttons; the center
button is a 4-direction scroll button.
6 Microphone Captures sounds and voices into your
computer.
7 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g.,
infrared printer, IR-aware computers).
8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands
when you use the computer.
9 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer.
10 Enter button Use to confirm selection in tablet mode.
11 Page up/Page down
buttons
Use to scroll one page up or one page down
in tablet mode.
12 Application key
button
By default, use to invoke the notebook
application.
13 Alt+Esc button Use to cycle through active Windows
application.
# Item Description
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Left view
14 Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diodes) that turn on and
off to show the status of the computer and
its functions and components.
15 Stylus Use to input data in tablet mode.
#Item Description
1 Power switch Turns on the computer power.
2 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by
a screw).
#Item Description
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Right view
# Item Description
1 Stylus For data input on the screen in tablet mode.
2 PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
3 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit
CardBus PC Card.
4 Smart Card eject
button
Ejects the Smart Card from the slot.
5 Speaker/
Headphone-out jack
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,
speakers, headphones).
6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD
player, stereo walkman).
7 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.
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Rear view
8 USB port 1 Connects to any Universal Serial Bus device
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
9 USB port 2 Connects to any Universal Serial Bus device
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
10 Smart Card slot Slot for Smart Card interface with pre-boot
authentication system.
# Item Description
1 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
2 External display
port
Connects to a display device (e.g., external
monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to
16M colors at 1024 x 768 resolution.
3 Modem jack Connects to a phone line.
#Item Description
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Bottom view
4 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based
network.
5 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter.
#Item Description
1Memory
compartment
Houses the computer's main memory.
2 Battery lock/unlock
latch
Locks and unlocks the battery bay.
3 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the
battery pack.
#Item Description
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4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured
by a screw).
6 Hard disk anti-shock
protection
Protects your hard disk against accidental
shock and vibration.
7 Personal
identification slot
Insert an identification card to personalize
your computer.
# Item Description
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Using your computer in tablet mode
Your computer is designed for convenience, ergonomic use, and
portability. Running the Windows XP Professional operating system,
your TravelMate utilizes a stylus for pen-based input. Software
developed specifically for the computer allows for both handwriting
recognition converted to application text, or handwriting captured as
rich digital ink for manipulation, editing, and formatting. By
combining Windows-based applications with the versatility of pen-
based input, this computer offers new ways for users to communicate
in a wireless environment.
Switching to tablet mode
To switch to table mode, follow the steps below:
1Push and slide the latch in the direction as shown in the illustration
below (a) and open the display screen (b).
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