Acer TravelMate Notebook Series User manual

TravelMate Notebook
Quick Guide
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TravelMate Notebook Quick Guide
This revision: 12/2012

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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 Setup Poster helps you get started with setting up your
computer.
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 User’s Manual. The User’s Manual contains useful
information applying to your new computer. It covers basic topics such as
using the keyboard and audio, etc.
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.
Follow these steps to access it:
1 Type "User" from Start.
2 Click on Acer User’s Manual.

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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 cover view
#Icon Item Description
1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output.
3 Webcam
Web camera for video communication.
A light next to the Webcam indicates that the
webcam is active.
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Keyboard view
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.
#Icon Item Description
1 Power button /indicator Turns the computer on and off. Indicates the
computer's power status.
2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
3 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
4Click buttons
(left and right)
The left and right side of the button function as
left and right selection buttons.
5 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.
Hotkey Icon Function Description
<Fn> + <F3> Communication Enables/disables the computer’s
communication devices.
<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
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<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle
Switches display output between
the display screen, external monitor
(if connected) and both.
<Fn> + <F6> Screen blank
Turns the display screen backlight
off to save power. Press any key to
return.
<Fn> + <F7> Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and
off.
<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn> + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume.
<Fn> + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
<Fn> + <Home> Play/Pause Play or pause a selected media file.
<Fn> + <Pg Up> Stop Stop playing the selected media file.
<Fn> + <Pg Dn> Previous Return to the previous media file.
<Fn> + <End> Next Jump to the next media file.
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Front view
#Icon Item Description
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Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
Battery indicator
Indicates the computer's battery status.
Charging: The light shows amber when the
battery is charging.
Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC
mode.
HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Communication indicator Indicates the computer’s wireless connectivity
device status.
2 Multi-in-1 card reader
Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard
(MMC), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-
Picture Card (xD).
Push to remove/install the card. Only one card
can operate at any given time.
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Left view
Information on USB 3.0
•Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier USB devices.
•For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices.
•Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB).
#Icon Item Description
1
Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
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.
2Ventilation and cooling
fan
Allows the computer to stay cool.
Do not cover or obstruct the openings.
3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based
network.
4External display (VGA)
port
Connects to a display device (e.g., external
monitor, LCD projector).
5 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video
connections.
6 USB port
Connect to USB devices.
If a port is black it is USB 2.0 compatible, if it is
blue it is also USB 3.0 compatible (see below).
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Right view
#Icon Item Description
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Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.
Headphones / speaker
jack
Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers,
headphones).
2 USB port
Connect to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse,
USB camera).
If a port is black it is USB 2.0 compatible, if it is
blue it is also USB 3.0 compatible.
3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
4Optical disk access
indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active.
5 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
6 Emergency eject hole
Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer
is turned off.
Carefully insert a straightened paper clip to
eject the optical drive tray.
7 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
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Base view
Environment
#Icon Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. Insert a
suitable tool and slide to release.
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Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with
screws).
4Ventilation and cooling
fan
Allows the computer to stay cool.
Do not cover or obstruct the openings.
•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%
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