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TravelMate Acer
TravelMate Acer
2300/4000/4500 Series
User’s Guide
Copyright © 2004. Acer Incorporated.
All Rights Reserved.
Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation
to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new
editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes
no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents
hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose.
Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in
the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label
affixed to your computer. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial
number, model number, and purchase information.
Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other company's
product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to
their respective companies.
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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.
Note: You can also use the power switch to perform power
management functions. See “Power management” on page 28.
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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computer.
• Do not slam the computer display when you close it.
• Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.
• 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 53.
First things first iii
Contents
Your guides iii
Basic care and tips for using your computer iv
3 Troubleshooting my computer 53
Frequently-asked questions 55
Troubleshooting tips 58
Error messages 59
Requesting service 60
ITW 60
Before you call 61
Appendix A Specifications 63
Index 85
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 new power computing partner.
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A TravelMate tour
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After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for starters...
poster, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer.
Front view
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5 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the
(Left, center and right) left and right mouse buttons; the center
button serves as a 4-way scroll button.
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Left view
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3 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the
computer is turned off. See page 56
for more details.
4 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical drive tray from the
drive.
Right view
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2 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
5 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
Rear view
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Bottom view
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Features
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Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features:
Performance
• Intel® Pentium® M Processor 705, 715, 725, 735, 745, 755, or
Intel® Celeron® M Processor 320, 330
• Intel® 855GME or 852GM chipset (manufacturing option)
• 256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard, 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
• Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay)
• Li-ion main battery pack
Display
• The TFT LCD panel providing a large viewing area for maximum
efficiency and ease-of-use:
- 14.1” XGA (1024x768) resolution
- 15.0” XGA (1024x768) or SXGA+ (1400x1050) resolution
- 15.4” WXGA (1280x800) or WSXGA+ (1680x1050) resolution
• ATI MOBILITY ™ RADEON™ 9700 with 64MB of video memory
(manufacturing option)
• 3D graphics support
• Simultaneous LCD and CRT monitor, and other display devices like
projector support
• "Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically deciding the best
settings for your display and conserves power
• Dual independent display
Multimedia
• High-speed drive:
DVD/CD-RW Combo, DVD-Dual or DVD-Super Multi
• 16-bit high-fidelity AC’97 stereo audio
• Built-in microphone and dual speakers
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Connectivity
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Expansion
• One Tpye II CardBus PC Card slot
• Upgradeable memory modules
• Acer EasyPort (only in TravelMate 4500)
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Indicators
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The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-right
above the keyboard.
Media activity Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is active.
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In addition, there are two indicators at the front panel. Even when the
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The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate
cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.
Lock keys
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in
uppercase.
Num Lock When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric
(Fn-F11) mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the
arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you
need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution
would be to connect an external keypad.
Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down
(Fn-F12) when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively.
Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.
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Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters Type the letters in a
on embedded keypad. normal manner.
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Windows keys
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The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key Description
Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking
on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start
menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a
variety of functions:
+ Tab Activates the next Taskbar button.
+E Opens the My Computer window.
+ F1 Opens Help and Support.
+F Opens the Find: All Files dialog box.
Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse
button; it opens the application's context menu.
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Hot keys
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Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output
between the display screen,
external monitor (if
connected) and both the
display screen and external
monitor.
Special Key
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You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center
and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To type:
Launch keys
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Located at the upper-right above the keyboard are four buttons. These
buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as the mail, Web
browser, Empowering and programmable keys.
Press the Acer Empowering Key to run the Acer eManager. Please see
“Acer eManager” on page 48. The mail and Web browser are default
for Email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the
mail, Web browser and programmable keys, run the Acer Launch
Manager. See “Launch Manager” on page 49.
4 P User-programmable
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In addition, there are two launch keys at the front panet. Even when
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the cover is closed, you can easily access the features of Wireless and
Bluetooth®. However, the Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be reset
by users.
Touchpad
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The built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible pointing device that senses
movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move
your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the
palmrest provides optimum comfort and support.
Note: When using an external USB or serial mouse, you can press
Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad.
Touchpad basics
The following items teach you how to use the touchpad:
Right Center
Function Left Button Tap
Button Button
Access Click
context once.
menu
Scroll Click
and
hold the
up/
down/
left/
right.
Note: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad.
Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to
finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the
response. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad’s
responsiveness.
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Storage
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This computer supplies you with the following media storage:
Hard disk
The high-capacity hard disk is the answer to your storage needs. This is
where your data files and applications are stored.
Optical drive
Your computer comes equipped with an optical drive which may be
one of the following:
• DVD/CD-RW Combo
• DVD-Dual
• DVD-Super Multi
When the power is off, you can eject the drive tray using the
emergency eject hole. See page 56.
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When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you
can play DVD movies on your computer.
1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disc; then close the DVD
tray.
Important! When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the
program asks you to input the region code. DVD discs are divided
into 6 regions. Once your DVD drive is set to a region code, it will
play DVD discs of that region only. You can set the region code a
maximum of five times (including the first time), after which the
last region code set will remain permanent. Recovering your hard
disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been
set. Refer to the table later in this section for DVD movie region
code information.
1 U.S.A., Canada
Audio
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The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC’97 stereo audio. The
built-in dual stereo speakers are easy to access.
There are audio ports on the front panel of the computer. See “Closed
front view” on page 5 for more information on external audio devices.
Power management
This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors
system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or
more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals
connected to the USB ports, and video memory. If no activity is
detected for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the
computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve
energy.
This computer employs a power management scheme that supports
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), which allows for
maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same
time. Windows handles all power-saving chores for your computer.
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TravelMate
This section gives you tips and hints on things to consider when moving
around or traveling with your computer.
Moving around
“when you are just moving within short distances, for example, from
your office desk to a meeting room”
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you can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing Fn-F4. Then close
and latch the display.
When you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the
display, and press and release the power switch. If the power indicator
is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and turned off.
Press and release the power switch to turn the computer back on.
Note that the computer may enter Hibernation mode after a period of
time it is in Sleep mode. Turn the power on to wake up the computer
from Hibernation mode.
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Caution: Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the
computer. Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen
Special considerations
Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to
and from work:
• Minimize the effect of temperature changes by keeping the
computer with you.
• If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot
bring the computer with you, leave the computer in the trunk of
the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat.
• Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation.
Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect
the screen for condensation before turning on the computer. If
the temperature change is greater than 18°F (10°C), allow the
computer to come to room temperature slowly. If possible, leave
the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a
temperature between outside and room temperature.
“when you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your
office building to a client’s office building or traveling locally”
Special considerations
In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow
these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling:
• Always take the computer as carry-on luggage.
• If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. Airport security
X-ray machines are safe, but do not put the computer through a
metal detector.
• Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand-held metal detectors.
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Bring the following items with you:
• AC adapter
• Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are
traveling
• Spare, fully-charged battery packs
• Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer
• Proof of purchase, in case you need to show it to customs officials
• International Traveler’s Warranty passport
• AcerMedia drive module(s) (manufacturing option)
Special considerations
Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the
computer. In addition, these tips are useful when traveling
internationally:
• When traveling in another country, check that the local AC voltage
and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. If
not, purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC
voltage. Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power the
computer.
• If you are using the modem, check if the modem and connector is
compatible with the telecommunications system of the country
you are traveling in.
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Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of.
Learn how to protect and take care of your computer.
Security features include hardware and software locks — a security
lock and passwords.
Setting a password
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Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access. When set,
no one can access the computer without entering the correct
password.
There are three types of passwords you can set:
1 Supervisor Password secures your computer against unauthorized
entry to and use of the BIOS Utility.
2 User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use.
3 Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing
unauthorized access to your hard disk.
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Your TravelMate offers you a complete mobile computing experience.
Connectivity options
Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you
would with a desktop PC.
Modem
Your computer has a built-in V.92 56Kbps AC’97 Link modem.
To use the modem, connect a phone cable from the modem jack to a
phone line jack.
Network
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Fast infrared
The computer’s Fast Infrared (FIR) port allows you to do wireless data
transfer with other IR-aware computers and peripherals such as PDAs
(personal digital assistants), mobile phones, and infrared printers. The
infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to four megabits per
second (Mbps) at a distance of up to one meter.
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The Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which
allows you to connect and daisy-chain USB peripherals without taking
up precious system resources. Your computer has three ports available.
PC Card slot
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There is one Type II CardBus PC Card slot found on the right side of the
computer. The slot accepts credit-card-sized cards that enhance the
usability and expandability of the computer. These cards should have a
PC Card logo on them.
PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers,
giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs.
CardBus improves on the 16-bit PC card technology by expanding the
bandwidth to 32 bits.
Note: Refer to your card manual for details on how to install and
use the card and its functions.
Inserting a PC Card
Insert the card into the slot and make the proper connections (e.g.,
network cable), if necessary. See your card manual for details.
Ejecting a PC Card
Before ejecting a PC Card:
1 Exit the application using the card.
2 Left-click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar and
click on the PC Card item. Click OK to confirm.
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3 Press the slot eject button (1) to pop out the eject button; then
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press it again to eject the card (2).
Upgrade options
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Your computer delivers superior power and performance. However,
some users and the applications they use may demand more. This
computer allows you to upgrade key components when you need
increased performance.
Memory upgrade
Memory is expandable to 2 GB, employing DDR 266/333 256MB/512MB/
1GB SDRAM modules. The computer supports shadow RAM.
There are two memory slots on your computer. Upgrade memory by
inserting a higher capacity DIMM into one or both of these slots.
Installing memory
Follow these steps to install memory:
1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and
remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its
base.
2 Remove the screw from the memory cover (1), then lift up and
remove the memory cover (2).
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3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot (1), then gently
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Note: The hard disk drive module is not hot-swappable. You have
to turn off your computer before you can swap the module.
You can swap the AcerMedia drive with any optional AcerMedia
modules. First slide the AcerMedia release latch as shown in the
illustration (1). Then remove the optical drive from the AcerMedia bay
(2).
Then insert the optional AcerMedia module into the AcerMedia bay
until the it click into place.
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Acer eManager
Acer eManager is an innovative sofware designed for frequently used
functions. At the press of Acer’s Empowering Key, the Acer eManager
user interface appears, featuring three main settings --
Acer eSetting, Acer ePresentation and Acer ePowerManagement
(selected models).
To set the Acer Empowering Key, see “Launch keys” on page 21.
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Launch Manager
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The Acer Launch Manager allows you to set the programmable launch
keys, including the default mail and Web browswer keys, as well as the
Empowering and P keys. The Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be set
by users. See “Launch keys” on page 21 for more information.
You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs,
and then Launch Manager to start the application.
BIOS Utility
The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your
computer’s Basic Input/Output System (BIOS).
Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you
do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter
configuration problems, you may need to run it.
To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during the Power-On Self Test
(POST) while the TravelMate logo is being displayed.
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2 The instruction "Press <F2> to Enter BIOS" is shown at the bottom
of the screen, during POST.
3 Press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process.
4 The message "The system has password protection. Please enter
000000:" is displayed.
5 Enter six 0s and continue.
6 "Acer Self-Configuration Preload" window appears.
7 Use the arrow keys to scroll through the items (operating system
versions) and press "Enter" to select.
If "F3" is pressed, the next screen shows "Please enter new password:"
enter one to eight alphanumeric characters. You will be asked to
reenter your password for confirmation before continuing.
The screen will display "Password has been created. Press any key to
reboot...", hit any key to reboot your system.
Frequently-asked questions
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The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the
use of your computer. Easy answers and solutions are provided for
each one.
I pressed the power switch and opened the display, but the
computer does not start or boot-up.
Look at the Power indicator:
• If it is not lit, no power is being applied to the computer. Check
the following:
- If you are running on battery power, it may be low and unable
to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge
the battery pack.
- Make sure that the AC adapter is plugged in properly to the
computer and to the power outlet.
• If it is lit, check the following:
- If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in Sleep mode.
Press any key or tap on the touchpad to resume.
Make sure that the resolution is set to 1024x768. This is the native
resolution of your computer display. Right-click on your Windows
desktop and select Properties to bring up the Display Properties dialog
box. Then click on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is
set to the appropriate resolution. Resolutions lower than the specified
resolution are not full-screen on the computer or on an external
monitor.
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Check the following:
• Make sure the disc is supported by the drive. If your computer
connects to a CD-ROM drive, it can read CDs but cannot read
DVDs. If your computer has a DVD drive, it can read DVDs in
addition to CDs.
• When placing the CD or DVD in the drive tray, make sure it is
secure in the spindle on the drive tray.
• Make sure the CD or DVD is free from scratches or smudges. If the
CD or DVD is dirty, clean it using a disc cleaning kit. Remember to
follow the instructions included with the kit.
• If the problem does not lie with the disc, your CD or DVD drive
may be dirty. Clean it using a drive cleaning kit. Follow the
instructions included with the kit.
Troubleshooting tips
This notebook computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers
onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems.
Error messages
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If you receive an error message, note the message and take the
corrective action. The following table lists the error messages in
alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action.
Disk Boot Failure Insert a system (bootable) diskette into the floppy
drive (A:), then press Enter to reboot.
Memory Size Mismatch Press F2 (during POST) to enter the BIOS Utility;
then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the
computer.
Requesting service
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ITW
Your computer is backed by an International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW)
that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling. Our
worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping
hand.
An ITW passport comes with your computer. This passport contains all
you need to know about the ITW program. A list of available,
authorized service centers is in this handy booklet. Read this passport
thoroughly.
Always have your ITW passport on hand, especially when you travel to
receive the benefits from our support centers. Place your proof-of-
purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport.
There are two ways to access Acer for technical support and
information:
• Internet service worldwide (www.acersupport.com)
• Technical support numbers in various countries
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Please have the following information available when you call Acer for
online service, and please be at your computer when you call. With
your support, we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help
solve your problems efficiently.
Name:________________________________________
Address:______________________________________
______________________________________________
Telephone number:____________________________
Serial number:_________________________________
Date of purchase:______________________________
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Appendix A
Specifications
This appendix lists the general specifications
of your computer.
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Microprocessor
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• Intel® Pentium® M Processor 705, 715, 725, 735, 745, 755, or
Intel® Celeron® M Processor 320, 330
Memory
• 256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2048 MB
with dual soDIMM modules
• 512 KB flash ROM BIOS
Data storage
• One 30 GB and above E-IDE hard disk (2.5”, 9.5mm, UltraDMA-100)
• One internal optical drive, or
One 5.25-inch internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay,
manufacturing option)
• 3-in-1 Card Reader (manufacuring option)
Connectivity
• Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection
(manufacturing option)
• Built-in 56Kbps fax/data modem
• Three Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports
• InviLink™ 802.11b/g or 802.11a/b/g dual-band tri-mode Wireless
LAN (manufacturing option)
• Bluetooth® (manufacturing option)
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I/O ports
• One Type II PC Card slot
• One RJ-11 phone jack (V.92, 56Kbps modem)
• One RJ-45 network jack
• One DC-in jack (AC adapter)
• One 100-pin port replicator connector (manufacturing option)
• One external monitor port
• One speaker/headphone-out jack (3.5mm mini jack)
• One audio line-in jack (3.5mm mini jack)
• One microphone-in jack (3.5mm mini jack)
• One Infrared (FIR) port (manufacturing option)
• One IEEE 1394 port (manufacturing option)
• One S-video TV-out port (manufacturing option)
• Three USB 2.0 ports
• 3-in-1 MS/MMC/SD card reader (manufacturing option)
Dimensions
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- 364.0(W) x 279.0(D) x 38.9(max. H) mm, w/ battery
- 364.0(W) x 275.0(D) x 33.9(max. H) mm, w/o battery
Environment
• Temperature:
- Operating: 5°C ~ 35°C
- Non-operating: -20°C ~ 65°C
• Humidity (non-condensing):
- Operating: 20% ~ 80% RH
- Non-operating: 20% ~ 80% RH
System
• Microsoft® Windows® XP Home/Pro
• ACPI 1.0b support
• DMI 2.0-compliant
• Wi-Fi®-compliant
• CCX compliant (certain models only)
Power
• 3-cell (23W), 4-cell (32W) or 8-cell (60W) Li-ion battery pack
• 65W AC adapter 19V 3.42A
Options
• 256MB/512MB/1GB memory upgrade module
• Additional 65W AC adapter
• Addition Li-ion battery pack
• Additional hard disk
• USB floppy drive
• Second hard disk (AcerMedia bay, for certain models only)
• Second 6-cell battery pack (certain models only)
• I/O port replicator (certain models only)
• Acer Easyport (certain models only)
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Appendix B
Regulation &
safety notices
This appendix lists the general notices for
your computer.
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As an Energy Star Partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product
meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.
FCC notice
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the device and receiver.
• Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician
for help.
Caution
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Operation conditions
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.
Modem notices
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equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper
functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in
advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted
telephone service.
If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnect the
equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the
problem. If the problem is with the equipment, discontinue use and
contact your dealer or vendor.
Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord.
TBR 21
This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - "TBR
21"] for single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone
Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual
PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself,
give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN
termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your
equipment supplier in the first instance.
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1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment
indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies
with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It
indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it
provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance
that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item
of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor
does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's
network services.
2 This equipment is not capable, under all operating conditions, of
correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed.
Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in
such circumstances.
3 This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom
standard is DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom
lines will always continue to support pulse dialing.
4 Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is connected to the
same line as other equipment, may give rise to bell tinkle or noise
and may also cause a false answer condition. Should such problems
occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service.
5 This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a
call to another device connected to the same line.
6 Under power failure conditions this appliance may not operate.
Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local
power, is available for emergency use.
7 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's
Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC)
associated with this device. The associated equipment shall be set
to operate within the following limits for compliance with
Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to
ensure that calls are answered between 3 and 30 seconds of
receipt of ringing.
8 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to
Telecom's 111 Emergency Service.
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instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.
e If the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged.
f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a
need for service.
12 The TravelMate series uses the lithium battery.
Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we
recommend in the product specification list. Use of another
battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
13 Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not
disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from
children and dispose of used batteries promptly.
14 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in
your accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type:
UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7A 125V minimum, VDE
approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6
meters).
15 Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before
serving or disassembling this equipment.
16 Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an
electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.
General
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This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of
any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use.
Depending on configurations, this product may or may not contain
wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth®
modules). Below information is for products with such devices.
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5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be
used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce
the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile
Satellite systems.
3 High power radar are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35
GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause
interference with and/or damage this device.
4 An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Also any tampering of the
internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty.
Acer Incorporated
8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih
Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan
Tel : 886-2-2696-1234
Fax : 886-2-2696-3535
www.acer.com
We,
Acer Inc.
8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih,
Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan
Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai
Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000
E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw
The product specified above was tested conforming to the applicable Rules under the most
accurate measurement standards possible, and that all the necessary steps have been taken
and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will continue to comply
with the requirements.
2004/6/1
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Easy Lai/ Director Date
Qualification Center
Product Assurance, Acer Inc.
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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.
left view 5 Q
questions
M setting location for modem use
media access
58
on indicator 13
memory S
installing 45– 46 safety
upgrading 45 CD or DVD 77
messages FCC notice 71
error 59 general instructions 74
modem 39 modem notices 72
scroll lock 15
N security
network 40 keylock 34
Notebook Manager
service
hotkey 18
when to call vi
notice speakers
DVD copyright protection 78
hotkey 19
num lock 15
troubleshooting 56
on indicator 13
specifications 64
numeric keypad status indicators 13
embedded 16
storage 25
num lock 16
AcerMedia drive 26
O CD, DVD, or DVD/CD-RW
Combo drive 25
online services 60
optical drive 25 hard disk 25
support
options
information 60
memory upgrade 45
P T
PC Card 42, 43 touchpad 23
hotkey 19
ejecting 42
using 23
inserting 42
ports 39 travel
international flights 32
Power-On Self Test (POST) 49
local trips 32
printer
troubleshooting 58 troubleshooting 54
tips 58
problems 55
CD 57 U
CD-ROM 56
universal serial bus 41
display 55, 56
utility
DVD 57 BIOS Setup 49
keyboard 57
printer 58 V
startup 55 view
troubleshooting 54 front 7
left 7
rear 9
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right 8 W
volume warranty
adjusting 28 International Traveler’s
Warranty 60
Windows keys 17