Acer TravelMate 2100, User Manual

Page 1: ...TravelMate 2100 2600 Series User s Guide...

Page 2: ...oncerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by a...

Page 3: ...an 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 Po...

Page 4: ...lay cover or by pressing the sleep hot key Fn F4 See Power management on page 23 Note If you cannot power off the computer normally press and hold the power switch for more than four seconds to shut d...

Page 5: ...lugged 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...

Page 6: ...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 co...

Page 7: ...ys 12 Embedded numeric keypad 13 Windows keys 14 Hot keys 15 The Euro symbol 17 Launch keys 18 Touchpad 19 Touchpad basics 19 Storage 21 Hard disk 21 Optical drive 21 Audio 23 Power management 23 Movi...

Page 8: ...tility 40 D to D Recovery Disc to Disc 41 Multilingual operating system installation 41 Restore without a Recovery CD 41 Setup password and exit 42 3 Troubleshooting my computer 43 Frequently asked qu...

Page 9: ...1 Getting to know your TravelMate...

Page 10: ...er 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 p...

Page 11: ...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 Dis...

Page 12: ...keys on page 18 for more details 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 6 Click buttons left center and right The left and right buttons function like the left a...

Page 13: ...CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type 4 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared printer IR aware computer 5 LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active 6 Eje...

Page 14: ...6 English Right view Item Description 1 Speaker Delivers stereo audio output 2 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock 3 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to s...

Page 15: ...puter to stay cool even after prolonged use 4 External display port Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector and displays up to 16M colors at 1024x768 resolution 5 Four USB 2 0...

Page 16: ...s e g speakers headphones 9 Line in Mic in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 2 Battery release lat...

Page 17: ...PI power management system Display The 15 4 WXGA 1280x800 resolution TFT LCD panel providing a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease of use ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9000 IGP chipset shared wit...

Page 18: ...s InviLink 802 11b g Wireless LAN manufacturing option Bluetooth manufacturing option Human centric design and ergonomics Rugged yet extremely portable design Stylish appearance Full size keyboard wit...

Page 19: ...ility is enabled Power Lights when the computer is on Sleep Lights when the computer enters Standby mode and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode Media activity Lights when the...

Page 20: ...on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock Fn F11 When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators...

Page 21: ...he keyboard legend cursor control key symbols are not printed on the keys Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner Cursor control keys on...

Page 22: ...ches 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 Fin...

Page 23: ...ess and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys Fn F2 Setup Launches the Notebook Manage...

Page 24: ...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 Volume up Increases the sound volume Fn Volume down Decreases...

Page 25: ...n Start Control Panel 2 Double click on Regional and Language Options 3 Click on the Language tab and click on Details 4 Verify that the keyboard layout used for En English United States is set to Uni...

Page 26: ...buttons cannot be set by the user To set the other four launch keys run the Acer Launch Manager Caution It is important that Bluetooth and Wireless LAN are turned off before boarding an airplane Descr...

Page 27: ...isable the touchpad Touchpad basics The following items teach you how to use the touchpad Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor Press the left 1 and right 3 buttons located on the ed...

Page 28: ...e touchpad s responsiveness Function Left Button Right Button Center Button Tap Execute Click twice quickly Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button Select Click once Tap once Dra...

Page 29: ...lications are stored Optical drive Your computer comes equipped with an optical drive which may be one of the following DVD ROM DVD CD RW Combo DVD Dual DVD Super Multi Ejecting the DVD tray To eject...

Page 30: ...an 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 regi...

Page 31: ...refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices keyboard mouse hard disk peripherals connected to the serial and parallel ports and video memory If no activity is detected for a...

Page 32: ...r 7 Disconnect the keyboard pointing device printer external monitor and other external devices 8 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer Moving around when you are...

Page 33: ...computer What to bring to long meetings If your meeting lasts longer than two hours or if your battery is not fully charged you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in t...

Page 34: ...k 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 con...

Page 35: ...tems with you AC adapter Spare fully charged battery pack s Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the compu...

Page 36: ...nty passport 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 anothe...

Page 37: ...nd turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available Setting a password Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access When set no one can access the computer without en...

Page 38: ...1 Getting to know your TravelMate 30 English...

Page 39: ...2 Customizing my computer...

Page 40: ...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 cust...

Page 41: ...ter as you would with a desktop PC Modem Your computer has a built in V 92 56Kbps AC 97 Link modem Warning This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines Plugging this modem into a digital...

Page 42: ...an Ethernet cable from the network jack to an network jack or hub Consult your network administrator for details Universal Serial Bus The Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 port is a high speed serial bus...

Page 43: ...hem 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...

Page 44: ...cting 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 3 Press the slot eject button 1 t...

Page 45: ...tact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade Memory upgrade Memory is expandable to 2 GB employing DDR 266 333 256MB 512MB 1GB SDRAM modules The computer supports shado...

Page 46: ...ack 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 3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot 1 then gent...

Page 47: ...lows you to set passwords the startup sequence of the drives and power management settings It also shows current hardware configurations To start the Notebook Manager press Fn F2 or follow these steps...

Page 48: ...anager 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 Outpu...

Page 49: ...nd language you choose Restore without a Recovery CD This recovery process helps you restore the C drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook Follow the...

Page 50: ...to setup password or press F5 to exit the system recovery process when Acer Self Configuration Preload window appears If F3 is pressed the next screen shows Please enter new password enter one to eigh...

Page 51: ...3 Troubleshooting my computer...

Page 52: ...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 Contact your...

Page 53: ...he 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 mod...

Page 54: ...ng The volume may be muted In Windows look at the volume control speaker icon on the taskbar If it is crossed out click on the icon and deselect the Mute option The speakers may be turned off Press Fn...

Page 55: ...cleaning kit Follow the instructions included with the kit The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to the USB connector on the computer s rear If it works contact your dealer...

Page 56: ...t on your computer and the corresponding port on the printer During POST press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the parallel port is enabled if you use a parallel printer I want to set up...

Page 57: ...t have an Acer authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide Please consult http www acersupport com Before you call Please have the following information availab...

Page 58: ...3 Troubleshooting my computer 50 English...

Page 59: ...Appendix A Specifications...

Page 60: ...This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer...

Page 61: ...0x800 WXGA resolution ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9000 IGP chipset shared with 64 MB of system memory as video RAM Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support DualView support Automatic LCD dim feature that auto...

Page 62: ...One RJ 45 network jack Ethernet 10 100 Base T One DC in jack AC adapter One parallel port ECP EPP compliant One external monitor port One line out jack 3 5mm minijack One line in jack 3 5mm minijack O...

Page 63: ...icrosoft 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 Addition...

Page 64: ...Appendix A Specifications 56 English...

Page 65: ...Appendix B Regulation safety notices...

Page 66: ...This appendix lists the general notices for your computer...

Page 67: ...is 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...

Page 68: ...3 du Canada Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby Acer declares that this TravelMate series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999...

Page 69: ...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 termi...

Page 70: ...eters 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...

Page 71: ...ere 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 t...

Page 72: ...label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company 7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons will walk...

Page 73: ...ispose 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...

Page 74: ...d dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction Macrovision copyright protection notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protecte...

Page 75: ...9 5 EC Radio Telecommunications Terminal Equipment R TTE Directive Art 3 1a EN 60950 Art 3 1b EN 301 489 1 17 Art 3 2 EN 300 328 2 Note The applicable number varies according to the different Notified...

Page 76: ...ference to radio communications Also any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty Canada Low power license exempt radiocommunication devices RSS 210 a Common...

Page 77: ...uding interference that may cause undesired operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product Notebook Personal Computer Model Number MS2154W Machine Type...

Page 78: ...Number TravelMate 210xxx TravelMate 260xxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives Reference No Title 89 336 EEC...

Page 79: ...ing around 24 on indicator 11 performance 9 security 29 setting up a home office 26 taking home 25 traveling internationally 27 traveling on local trips 27 troubleshooting 44 turning off iv D display...

Page 80: ...location for modem use 48 S safety CD or DVD 65 FCC notice 59 general instructions 62 modem notices 60 scroll lock 12 security keylock 29 service when to call vi speakers hotkey 16 troubleshooting 46...