Acer TravelMate 2000 User Manual

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TravelMate 2000/2500 Series User’s Guide ...

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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 publication...

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iii English 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. Y...

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iv English Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power switch below the LCD screen beside the Launch keys. See “Front view” on page 3 for the location ...

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v English • 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 ta...

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vi English 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&quo...

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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 Features 9 Indicators 11 Indi...

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3 Troubleshooting my computer 41 Frequently-asked questions 43 Requesting service 47 International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) 47 Before you call 47 Appendix A Specifications 49 Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 55 Index 69 ...

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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 partn...

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3 English 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 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD...

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1 Getting to know your TravelMate4 English 2 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer, its functions and components. 3 Power button Turns on the computer power. 4 Launch Keys Buttons f...

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5 English Left view # Item Description 1 PC Card slots Connects to one Type III or two Type II CardBus PC Card(s). 2 Eject buttons Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the ...

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1 Getting to know your TravelMate6 English Right view # Item Description 1 Speaker Delivers stereo audio output. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 3 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatib...

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7 English Rear view # Item Description 1 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer). 3 Ventilation slot Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 4 Externa...

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1 Getting to know your TravelMate8 English Bottom view 8 Speaker/Line-Out/ Headphone jack Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). 9 Line-in/Mic-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman)....

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9 English Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features: Performance • Intel® Pentium® 4 and Intel® Celeron® processors, 2.8 GHz and above • Intel® Hyper-Threading™ Technology • 256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard...

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1 Getting to know your TravelMate10 English Connectivity • Integrated 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection • Built-in 56Kbps fax/data modem • Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports • IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN (manufacturin...

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11 English Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons below the display screen. Icon Function Description Wireless communications Lights when the Wireless LAN capability is enabled. Power Lights when the computer is on. Sleep Ligh...

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1 Getting to know your TravelMate12 English Indicators in cover When the cover of your computer is closed, 2 easy-to-read icons are shown, indicating which state or feature is enabled or disabled. Icon Description Lights up when the computer is on....

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13 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock ...

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1 Getting to know your TravelMate14 English Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard...

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15 English Windows keys 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 u...

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1 Getting to know your TravelMate16 English Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the...

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17 English Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Fn-F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Pres...

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1 Getting to know your TravelMate18 English The Euro symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard. Note for U...

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19 English Launch keys Located at the top of the keyboard are six buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as Wireless, Bluetooth button, Web browser button, mail button, P1 and P2. The Wireless and Bluetooth buttons cann...

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1 Getting to know your TravelMate20 English Touchpad 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...

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21 English buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results. • Use the 4-way scroll (2) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics your cursor pressi...

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1 Getting to know your TravelMate22 English Storage This computer supplies you with the following media storage: • High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • Optical drive: DVD/CD-RW Combo or DVD-Dual Hard disk The high-capacity hard disk is the an...

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23 English Playing DVD movies 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 p...

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1 Getting to know your TravelMate24 English Audio 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 rear panel of the computer. See “Rear view”...

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25 English Moving around with your TravelMate This section gives you tips and hints on things to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from externa...

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1 Getting to know your TravelMate26 English - or - 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 ...

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27 English Caution: Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the computer. Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen What to bring with you Unless you already have some items at home, bring the following items with you: • AC adapte...

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1 Getting to know your TravelMate28 English Traveling with the computer “when you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building to a client’s office building or traveling locally” Preparing the computer Prepare ...

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29 English What to bring with you 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 pl...

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1 Getting to know your TravelMate30 English Securing your computer 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 — ...

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2 Customizing my computer ...

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After learning the basics of your TravelMate computer, let’s get acquainted with the advanced features of your computer. In this chapter, you will learn how to add options, upgrade components for better performance, and customize your computer...

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33 English Expanding through options 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 bui...

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2 Customizing my computer34 English Network Your computer has built-in Ethernet/Fast Ethernet capabilities. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack to an network jack or hub. Consult your network administrator f...

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35 English PC Card slot There are one Type III or two Type II CardBus PC Card slots found on the left side of the computer. The slots accept credit-card-sized cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. These cards should h...

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2 Customizing my computer36 English 3 Press the slot eject button (1) to pop out the eject button; then press it again to eject the card (2). Upgrade options Your computer delivers superior power and performance. However, some users and the applic...

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37 English 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 (...

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2 Customizing my computer38 English Using system utilities Notebook Manager The computer has a built-in system setup program called Notebook Manager. The Windows-based Notebook Manager allows you to set passwords, the startup sequence of the drives,...

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39 English Launch Manager There are six Launch Keys located above the keyboard. The Wireless and Bluetooth buttons are not programmable. Launch Manager only allows you to set the other four Launch Keys. See “Launch keys” on page 19 for more in...

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2 Customizing my computer40 English ...

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3 Troubleshooting my computer ...

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This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer by yourself. ...

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43 English Frequently-asked questions 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 c...

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3 Troubleshooting my computer44 English Image is not full-screen. 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 D...

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45 English The CD or DVD drive cannot access a disc. Check the following: • Make sure the disc is supported by the drive. If your computer has a CD-ROM drive, it can read CDs but cannot read DVDs. If your computer has a DVD drive, it can read DVD...

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3 Troubleshooting my computer46 English I want to set up my location to use the internal modem. To properly use your communications software, you need to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Optio...

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47 English Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty (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 t...

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3 Troubleshooting my computer48 English ...

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Appendix A Specifications ...

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This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer. ...

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51 English Microprocessor • Intel® Pentium® 4 and Intel® Celeron® processors, 2.8 GHz and above 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 ...

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Appendix A Specifications52 English Keyboard and pointing device • 84/85/88-key Windows keyboard • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function I/O ports • One Type III or two type II PC Card slots • One RJ-11 phone j...

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53 English System • Microsoft® Windows® XP Home/Pro • ACPI 1.0b support • DMI 2.0-compliant Power • 8-cell Li-ion battery pack • 135W AC adapter 19V Options • 256MB/512MB/1GB memory upgrade module • Additional 135W AC adapter • Add...

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Appendix A Specifications54 English ...

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Appendix B Regulation & safety notices ...

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This appendix lists the general notices for your computer. ...

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57 English English Energy Star Guidelines Compliance 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 li...

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Appendix B Regulation & safety notices58 English Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this comput...

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59 English English Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, 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 t...

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Appendix B Regulation & safety notices60 English Notice for New Zealand For Modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies ...

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61 English English Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference. 1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use ...

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Appendix B Regulation & safety notices62 English d If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of oth...

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63 English English PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS. ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING VEDÅBNING SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN. VARO! LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE. VARNI...

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Appendix B Regulation & safety notices64 English General 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 o...

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65 English English The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the TravelMate 2000/2500 series shall be used in such a ...

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Appendix B Regulation & safety notices66 English 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 ...

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67 English English Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel : 886-2-2696-1234 Fax : 886-2-2696-3535 www.acer.com Declaration of Conformity for CE marking We, Acer Inc. 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu...

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Appendix B Regulation & safety notices68 English ...

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69 Index A AC adapter caring for v audio 24 troubleshooting 44 B battery pack caring for v charging indicator 11 BIOS Utility 39 BIOS utility 39 brightness hotkeys 17 C caps lock 13 on indicator 11 care AC adapter v b...

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70 mouse troubleshooting 45 N network 34 Notebook Manager 38 hotkey 16 notice DVD copyright protection 63 num lock 13 on indicator 11 numeric keypad embedded 14 num lock 14 O optical drive 22 options memory upgrade 36...