Acer TravelMate 270 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...TravelMate 270 series User s guide...

Page 2: ...dence concerning 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...

Page 3: ...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 Thi...

Page 4: ...elp for more information Use the customized functions for power management You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover or by pressing the sleep hot key Fn F4 Note If you cannot po...

Page 5: ...the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension co...

Page 6: ...4 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 product The computer d...

Page 7: ...k 22 Optical drive 22 Using software 23 Audio 24 Adjusting the volume 24 Power management 25 Moving around with your TravelMate 26 Disconnecting from the desktop 26 Moving around 26 Taking the compute...

Page 8: ...3 Troubleshooting my computer 45 Frequently asked questions 47 Requesting service 50 International Traveler s Warranty ITW 50 Before you call 50 Appendix A Specifications 53 Appendix B Notices 59 Inde...

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: ...m Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD liquid crystal display displays computer output 2 Launch keys Special keys for launching internet browser email program and frequently used programs See...

Page 12: ...ts floppy disk 8 Speakers Outputs sound 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 10 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer 11 Status indicators LEDs light emitting...

Page 13: ...ct slot Ejects the drive tray when the computer is turned off See page 48 for more details Item Description 1 Microphone Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g microphone audio CD player stere...

Page 14: ...ards 5 Modem jack Connects to a phone line 6 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 based network 7 PS 2 port Connects to a PS 2 keyboard or mouse Item Description 1 Security keylock Connects to...

Page 15: ...to a parallel device e g parallel printer 5 Serial port Connects to a serial device e g serial mouse 6 S video Connects to a television or display device with S video input 7 IEEE 1394 port Connects t...

Page 16: ...computer cool Note Don t cover or obstruct the opening of the fan 2 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 3 Battery release latches Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack 4 Hard di...

Page 17: ...Transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD displaying 32 bit high true color up to 1024 x 786 eXtended Graphics Array XGA resolution for 14 1 15 or 1400 x 1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array SXGA resolu...

Page 18: ...niversal Serial Bus ports IEEE 1394 port Optional Invilink 802 11b wireless LAN Human centric design and ergonomics 4 way scroll button Sleek smooth and stylish design Full sized keyboard Ergonomicall...

Page 19: ...ndby mode Media activity Lights when the hard disk is active Battery charge Lights green when the battery is being charged Lights orange when the battery power is low and is being charged Wireless com...

Page 20: ...ck is 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 oper...

Page 21: ...eyboard 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 embe...

Page 22: ...ription Windows logo key Start button Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions Below are a few examples Tab Activates next taskbar button E Explores My Computer F Finds Document M Minimiz...

Page 23: ...e other key in the hot key combination Hot key Icon Function Description Fn F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys Fn F2 System Property Displays the System Property Fn F3 Power Options Display the...

Page 24: ...urns 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 Volume up...

Page 25: ...ntrol Panel 2 Double click on Keyboard 3 Click on the Language tab 4 Verify that the keyboard layout used for En English United States is set to United States International If not select and click on...

Page 26: ...pport the Euro symbol Please refer to www microsoft com typography faq faq12 htm for more information Launch Keys Located at the top of the keyboard are five buttons These buttons are called launch ke...

Page 27: ...account you can fill in User Name Password and POP3 Sever in the dialog box The POP3 Sever is the mail sever where you get your email Aside from the email checking function there is a mail button tha...

Page 28: ...sing an external USB mouse you can press Fn F7 to disable the touchpad Touchpad basics The following items teach you how to use the touchpad Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor Pre...

Page 29: ...ing harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness Function Left button Right button Scroll button Tap Execute Click twice quickly Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button...

Page 30: ...programs and data are stored Optical drive The optical drive bay accepts a wide variety of optional media drive modules for use with your computer These optional items include CD ROM drive DVD ROM dr...

Page 31: ...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 th...

Page 32: ...rophone and dual stereo speakers There are audio ports on the right side of the computer See Right view on page 5 for more information on connecting external audio devices Adjusting the volume Adjusti...

Page 33: ...ted to the serial and parallel ports 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 compu...

Page 34: ...xternal monitor and other external devices 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer Moving around when you are just moving within short distances for example from y...

Page 35: ...probably do not need to bring anything with you other than the computer What to bring to long meetings If your meeting will last longer than 3 hours or if your battery is not fully charged you may wan...

Page 36: ...ring 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...

Page 37: ...lly charged battery pack s 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 a...

Page 38: ...ns 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...

Page 39: ...turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless locks are also available Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels...

Page 40: ...you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press Enter When the User Password is set and the Password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt appears at boot up Type the...

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Page 42: ...1 Getting to know your TravelMate 34...

Page 43: ...2 Customizing my computer...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...PC Fax data modem Your computer have a built in V 90 56Kbps AC 97 Link fax data modem Warning This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines Plugging this modem into a digital phone line...

Page 46: ...e the network feature connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack on the rear of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network Universal Serial Bus The Universal Serial Bus USB port is a h...

Page 47: ...rd 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 e...

Page 48: ...twork 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 PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop th...

Page 49: ...ndustry standard soDIMMs Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules The computer supports DDR Double Data Rate SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory There are two memory slots on your computer...

Page 50: ...Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot a then gently press it down b until it clicks into place 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw 5 Reinstall the battery pack and reco...

Page 51: ...art All Programs and then Launch Manager to start the application You can manually switch off the 802 11b wireless LAN by pressing the button BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration...

Page 52: ...2 Customizing my computer 44 To activate the BIOS Utility press F2 during the POST power on self test while the TravelMate logo is being displayed See your online guide for more information...

Page 53: ...3 Troubleshooting my computer...

Page 54: ...s 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 dealer or an a...

Page 55: ...table non system diskette in the floppy drive Remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system The operating system files may be damaged or missing Insert the s...

Page 56: ...r or on an external monitor No audio is heard from the computer Check the following The volume may be muted In Windows look at the volume control speaker icon on the taskbar If it is crossed out click...

Page 57: ...Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer s parallel port and the corresponding port on...

Page 58: ...the ITW passport If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide There are two ways to access Acer for tec...

Page 59: ..._________ Address ______________________________________ ______________________________________________ Telephone number ____________________________ Machine and model type _______________________ Ser...

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Page 61: ...Appendix A Specifications...

Page 62: ...This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer...

Page 63: ...Transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD displaying 32 bit true color up to 1024 x 786 eXtended Graphics Array XGA resolution for 14 1 15 0 or 1400 x 1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array SXGA resolutio...

Page 64: ...or port One headphone speaker line out jack 3 5mm mini jack One microphone line in jack 3 5mm mini jack Three USB ports One IEEE 1394 port One S video TV out NTSC PAL port Weight and dimensions 322 W...

Page 65: ...ows operating system Power Battery pack 57Wh Li Ion battery pack 3 hour rapid charge 6 hour charge in use AC adapter 65 Watt Auto sensing 100 240Vac 50 60Hz Options 128 256 512 MB memory upgrade modul...

Page 66: ...Appendix A Specifications 58...

Page 67: ...Appendix B Notices...

Page 68: ...This appendix lists the general notices of your computer...

Page 69: ...eceiver 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 Notice Shielded...

Page 70: ...rmed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipm...

Page 71: ...is product make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total rating of all products...

Page 72: ...e CD DVD or DVD CD RW drive s classification label shown below is located on the drive CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM APPAREIL A LASER DE CLAS...

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Page 74: ...Appendix B Notices 66 A Tick notice For safety reasons only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified...

Page 75: ...r 11 performance 9 security 31 setting up a home office 28 taking home 27 traveling internationally 29 traveling on local trips 29 troubleshooting 46 turning off iv Wireless Communication indica tor 1...

Page 76: ...inter 49 startup 47 troubleshooting 46 Q questions setting location for modem use 49 S safety CD ROM 64 FCC notice 61 general instructions 62 modem notices 62 scroll lock 12 security keylock 31 passwo...

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