Acer TravelMate 4060, User Manual

Page 1: ...TravelMate 4060 Series User s Guide...

Page 2: ...e 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 or b...

Page 3: ...nvironment please recycle USA For electronic products containing an LCD CRT monitor or display Lamp s inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local state o...

Page 4: ...uter For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive please refer to the AcerSystem User s Guide This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities data rec...

Page 5: ...subject the computer to magnetic fields 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 or vibration Do not...

Page 6: ...ld void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is sub...

Page 7: ...Base view 5 Specifications 6 Indicators 9 Easy launch buttons 10 Touchpad 11 Touchpad basics 11 Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 13 Windows keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Special keys...

Page 8: ...Traveling internationally with the computer 31 Preparing the computer 31 What to bring with you 31 Special considerations 31 Securing your computer 32 Using a computer security lock 32 Using passwords...

Page 9: ...mpliance 45 FCC notice 45 Modem notices 46 Important safety instructions 49 Laser compliance statement 51 LCD pixel statement 51 Macrovision copyright protection notice 51 Radio device regulatory noti...

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Page 11: ...around your new TravelMate computer Front view Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 3...

Page 12: ...ch buttons on page 10 for more details 9 Power button Turns the computer on and off Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output 2 Power indicator Lights up whe...

Page 13: ...g USB mouse USB camera 10 Latch Locks and releases the lid Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type 2 LED indicator Lights...

Page 14: ...mera 4 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 based network 5 Modem RJ 11 port Connects to a phone line 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Icon I...

Page 15: ...ery release latch Releases the battery for removal 3 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in place 5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool Note Do not cov...

Page 16: ...ia Acer GridVista 15 XGA color TFT LCD 1024 x 768 pixel resolution 16 7 million colors Simultaneous LCD and CRT display with LCD panel resolution at 70 Hz External resolution refresh rate 2048 x 1536...

Page 17: ...ation Modem 56K ITU V 92 with PTT approval Wake on Ring ready LAN 10 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Wake on LAN ready WLAN integrated Acer InviLink 802 11b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution Acer SignalUp wireless te...

Page 18: ...MM modules Li ion battery pack 65 W AC adapter External USB floppy disk drive Environment Temperature Operating 5 C to 35 C Non operating 20 C to 65 C Humidity non condensing Operating 20 to 80 Non op...

Page 19: ...hen the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows green when in AC mode Icon Function Description Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activate...

Page 20: ...r eManager Please see Acer eManager on page 19 The mail and Web browser buttons are pre set to email and Internet programs but can be reset by users To set the Web browser mail and programmable button...

Page 21: ...w you how to use the touchpad Move your finger across the touchpad 2 to move the cursor Press the left 1 and right 4 buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions T...

Page 22: ...tton 1 Right button 4 Main touchpad 2 Center button 3 Execute Quickly click twice Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold then use...

Page 23: ...rcase 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 and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of...

Page 24: ...scription 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 function...

Page 25: ...in Sleep mode Fn F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both Fn F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Pre...

Page 26: ...t Gr and then press the 5 key at the upper center of the keyboard Note Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to www microsoft com typography faq faq12 htm for more inform...

Page 27: ...ng the emergency eject hole Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the chassis of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible computer security lock Wrap the comp...

Page 28: ...th 16 bit high fidelity AC 97 stereo audio and dual stereo speakers Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons See Hotkeys on page 14 for more inform...

Page 29: ...Acer eRecovery and Acer eSettings To set the key see Easy launch buttons on page 9 Acer ePowerManagement Provides a central location from which to control all your PC s power schemes and maximize batt...

Page 30: ...ure that the second monitor is connected then select Start Control Panel Display and click on Settings Select the secondary monitor 2 icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my Win...

Page 31: ...o set up 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well o...

Page 32: ...r to start the application Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti virus software that finds and repairs infected files and protects against viruses to keep your computer data safe and secure How...

Page 33: ...the scan is complete a scan summary appears Click Finished You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals If you are using the comput...

Page 34: ...automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not turn the display back on three things might be the cause The brightness level might...

Page 35: ...ve Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to eject the tray The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer If it works conta...

Page 36: ...t is installed when you purchase your notebook Follow the steps below to rebuild your C drive Your C drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased It is important to back up all data files bef...

Page 37: ...n does not have an Acer authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide Please consult http global acer com Before you call Please have the following information av...

Page 38: ...omputer Moving around When you are just moving within short distances for example from your office desk to a meeting room Preparing the computer Before moving the computer close and latch the display...

Page 39: ...n the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode Press Fn F4 or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer To resume open the display if closed then press and release...

Page 40: ...re between outside and room temperature Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home you may want to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home With a second AC adapter y...

Page 41: ...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...

Page 42: ...swords protect your computer from unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry...

Page 43: ...s Enter When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt appears at boot up Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer If you enter the password inc...

Page 44: ...external devices to the computer read the following section Fax data modem Your computer has a built in V 92 56 Kbps fax data modem Warning This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines P...

Page 45: ...d network To use the network feature connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet RJ 45 port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network Universal Serial Bus USB The USB 2 0...

Page 46: ...hance 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...

Page 47: ...Left click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation 3 Press the slot eject button to pop out the eject button then press it again to eject the card Installing memory Follow these...

Page 48: ...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 p...

Page 49: ...rive is set to a region code it will play DVD disks 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 pe...

Page 50: ...onservation and maximum performance at the same time Windows handles all power saving chores for your computer Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system You can...

Page 51: ...tore from backup You can restore backups previously created as stated in the Create backup section from hard disk CD or DVD 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press Alt F10 to open the Acer eRecovery utility 3 En...

Page 52: ...ck Next 6 Select the desired driver application and follow the instructions on screen to re install At first launch Acer eRecovery prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up...

Page 53: ...messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center CMOS checksum error...

Page 54: ...lish If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance Some problems may be solved using the BIOS ut...

Page 55: ...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 Increa...

Page 56: ...l requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Please visit http global acer com products notebook reg nb index htm for complete documents Compliant with Russian regulatory certif...

Page 57: ...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 sh...

Page 58: ...go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt 4 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requir...

Page 59: ...nds of receipt of ringing 8 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom s 111 Emergency Service Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Save them for...

Page 60: ...ng 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 pro...

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Page 62: ...wireless radio devices such as wireless LAN and or Bluetooth modules Below information is for products with such devices European Union EU This device complies with the essential requirements of the E...

Page 63: ...d Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the notebook PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is...

Page 64: ...1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device b Operation in 2 4 GHz band To prevent...

Page 65: ...y interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local manufacturer importer is responsible for this declaration Product name Notebook PC Model number ZL...

Page 66: ...Name of manufacturer Beijing Acer Information Co Ltd Address of manufacturer Huade Building No 18 ChuangYe Rd ShangDi Zone HaiDian District Beijing PRCE marking Contact person Mr Easy Lai Tel 886 2 86...

Page 67: ...y 32 setting up a home office 30 taking home 29 traveling internationally 31 traveling on local trips 30 troubleshooting 43 turning off v connections network 35 D display hotkeys 15 troubleshooting 24...

Page 68: ...stions setting location for modem use 25 S safety CD or DVD 51 FCC notice 45 general instructions 49 modem notices 46 scroll lock 13 security keylock 17 32 passwords 32 speakers hotkey 15 troubleshoot...