Acer TRAVELMATE TravelMate 2350 User manual

TravelMate 2350 Series
User's Guide

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TravelMate 4050 Series Notebook Computer User's Guide
Second Issue: November 2004
TravelMate 2350 Series Notebook Computer
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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:
For more information about our products, services, and support
information, please visit our website: http://www.acer.com.
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 Portable Document Format (PDF). Follow these
steps:
1Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.
2Click on AcerSystem User's guide.
Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader be
installed. For instructions on how to use Adobe Acrobat
Reader, access the Help and Support menu.

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Basic care and tips for using your computer
Turning your computer on and off
To turn on the computer, simply press the power button on the left of
the launch keys found above your TravelMate's standard keyboard. See
"Front open view" on page 3 for the location of the power button.
To turn the power off, do any of the following:
•Use the Windows shutdown command.
For Windows 2000: Click on Start, Shut Down..., and select Shut
down; then click on OK.
- or -
For Windows XP: Click on Start, Turn off Computer; then click Turn
Off.
•Use the power button.
Note: You can also use the power button to perform power
management functions. See Windows help for more information.
•Use the customised functions for power management.
You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover,
or by pressing the Sleep hot key (<Fn>+<Esc>). See the online
guide for details.
Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and
hold the power button 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.
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.

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•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 adaptor
Here are some ways to take care of your AC adaptor:
•Do not connect the adaptor 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 where
people walk.
•When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself
but pull on the plug.
•If you are using an extension cord, the total ampere ratings of the
equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the
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.
•Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if
at all possible.

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Cleaning and servicing
When cleaning the computer, follow these steps:
•Power off the computer and remove the battery pack.
•Disconnect the AC adaptor.
•Use a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners.
•To clean the display screen, use an LCD cleaning kit.
If any of the following occurs:
•The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged.
•Liquid has been spilled into the computer.
•The computer does not operate normally.
Please refer to "Troubleshooting my computer" on page 45.

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Your guides iii
Basic care and tips for using your computer iv
1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1
A TravelMate tour 3
Front open view 3
Front view 4
Left view 6
Right view 6
Rear view 8
Bottom view 9
Features 10
Indicators 12
Using the keyboard 14
Special keys 14
Launch keys 20
Touchpad 21
Touchpad basics 21
Storage 23
Hard disc 23
Optical drive 23
Using software 24
Audio 25
Adjusting the volume 25
Power management 25
Moving around with your TravelMate 26
Disconnecting from the desktop 26
Moving around 26
Taking the computer home 27
Traveling with the computer 29
Traveling internationally with the computer 29
Securing your computer 31
Using a computer security lock 31
Using passwords 31
2 Customising my computer 33
Expanding through options 35
Connectivity options 35
Upgrade options 39
Using system utilities 41
Acer eManager 41
Launch Manager 41
Contents

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BIOS Utility 42
Acer disc-to-disc recovery 43
Multilingual operating system installation 43
Restore without a Recovery CD 43
Setup password and exit 44
3 Troubleshooting my computer 45
Frequently-asked questions 47
Troubleshooting tips 50
Error messages 51
Requesting service 52
International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) 52
Before you call 53
Appendix A Specifications 55
Appendix B Notices 61
Index 77

1 Getting to know your
TravelMate

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 powerful new 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 open view
#Item Description
1 Screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output.
2 Power button Turns on the computer.

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Front view
3 Launch keys Two special keys for frequently used
programs. See "Launch keys" on page 20 for
more details.
4 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer.
5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands
when you use the computer.
6 Click buttons
(left and right)
The left and right buttons function like the
left and right mouse buttons.
7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
8 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on
and off to show the status of the computer,
its functions and components.
#Item Description
1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs
depending on the optical drive type.
2 Optical drive
eject button
Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive.
#Item Description

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The Bluetooth and Wireless buttons and indicators only work on
models with Bluetooth and Wireless features, respectively.
3 Emergency eject
hole
Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer
is turned off. See page 48 for more details.
4 Latch Latch for opening and closing the computer.
5 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on.
6 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged.
7 Wireless/
Bluetooth
communications
Lights to indicate the status of Wireless LAN
(optional)/Bluetooth (optional) communications.
•Orange indicates that wireless LAN is
enabled.
•Blue indicates that Bluetooth is enabled.
•Purple indicates that wireless LAN and
Bluetooth are enabled.
#Item Description

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Left view
Right view
#Item Description
1 One USB 2.0 port Connects to USB devices (e.g., mouse,
camera).
2 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC Card or
32-bit CardBus PC Card.
3 PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
4 Microphone/line-in jack Accepts input from external
microphones, or other audio line-in
devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo
walkman and etc.)
5 Headphone/speaker/line-
out jack
Connects to headphones or other
line-out audio devices (speakers).
6 Wireless Communication
switch
Enables and disables Wireless
communication devices.
7 Stereo speaker Generates sound.

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#Item Description
1 Stereo speaker Generates sound.
2 HDD Houses the computer's hard disc.
3 DC-in jack Connects the AC adaptor.
4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.

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Rear view
#Item Description
1 Security lock 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
16.7 million colors and up to 1600 x 1200 at
85 Hz and 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz resolution.
3 Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB devices (e.g., mouse,
camera).
4 Modem port Connects to a phone line.
5 Ethernet port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100 Base-T
network.

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Bottom view
#Item Description
1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs
depending on the optical drive type.
2Memory
compartment
Houses the computer's main memory.
3 Hard disc bay Houses the computer's hard disc (secured
by a screw).
4 Battery compartment
release latch
Unlatches the battery to remove the
battery compartment.
5 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

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Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features:
Performance
•Intel®Celeron®M Processor 340 at 1.5 GHz or above
•Intel®855GME/852GM chipset
•Memory upgradeable up to 2 GB using two slots
•Internal optical drive
•High-capacity, Enhanced IDE hard disc
•Li-ion main battery pack
•Power management system with advanced configuration power
interface (ACPI)
Display
•14.1" or 15.0" thin-film transistor (TFT) displaying at 1024 x 768
XGA resolution, or 15.0" TFT displaying at 1024 x 768 XGA
resolution
•3D graphics engine
•Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support
•Dual independent display
Multimedia
•16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio
•Built-in dual speakers
•High-speed optical drive

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Connectivity
•High-speed fax/data modem port
•Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port
•Three USB 2.0 ports (two at the rear and one on left)
•802.11b+g Wireless LAN (manufacturing option)
•Bluetooth(manufacturing option)
Expansion
•One Type II PC Card slot
•Upgradeable memory

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Indicators
The computer has six easy-to-read status indicators below the display
screen, and three on the front of the computer.
The Power and Battery status indicators are visible even when the
display is closed.
Icon Function Description
HDD Lights when hard disc drive is active.
ODD Lights when optical disc drive is active.
Scroll Lock Lights when Scroll Lock is activated.