Acer TravelMate 6003, User Manual

Page 1: ...TravelMate 6000 8000 Series User s Guide ...

Page 2: ... 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 by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model number _________________________________ Serial number _______________...

Page 3: ...aunch keys found above your TravelMate s standard keyboard See Front open view on page 3 for the location of the power button To turn the power off do any of the following 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 This guide provides clear and concise inf...

Page 4: ...ur 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 Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight Do not place it near sources of heat such as a radiator Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0ºC 32ºF or above 50ºC ...

Page 5: ...your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries Do not tamper with batteries Keep them away from children Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if at all possible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Power ...

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Page 7: ...Audio 29 Adjusting the volume 29 DVI Digital Visual Interface 30 Power management 31 Moving around with your TravelMate 32 Disconnecting from the desktop 32 Moving around 32 Taking the computer home 33 Traveling with the computer 35 Traveling internationally with the computer 36 Securing your computer 37 Using a computer security lock 37 Using the Smart Card 37 Using passwords 43 2 Customizing my ...

Page 8: ...i 3 Troubleshooting my computer 59 Frequently asked questions 61 Troubleshooting tips 65 Error messages 66 Requesting service 67 ITW 67 Before you call 67 Appendix A Specifications 69 Appendix B Notices 75 ...

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

Page 10: ...ter 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 ...

Page 11: ...tem Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD liquid crystal display displays computer output 2 Power button Turns on the computer 3 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 4 Click buttons left center and right The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons the center button serves as a 4 way scroll button ...

Page 12: ...tions and components 8 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 9 Launch keys Special keys for launching internet browser email program and frequently used programs See Launch Keys on page 22 for more details Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs sound 2 4 in 1 card reader1 Reads cards from Smart Media Memory Stick MultiMediaCard and Secure Digital cards 3 4 in 1 card reader1 indicator Disp...

Page 13: ...oth only 3 InviLink button and indicator work on models with wireless LAN only 4 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared printer IR aware computer 5 Bluetooth button2 Enables or disables Bluetooth functionality 6 Bluetooth indicator2 Indicates that optional Bluetooth is enabled 7 InviLink button3 Enables or disables wireless LAN feature 8 InviLink indicator3 Indicates status of...

Page 14: ...nterface with pre boot authentication system 4 Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman 5 Microphone jack Accepts input from external microphones 6 Headphone Speaker Line out jack Connect to headphones or other line out audio devices speakers 7 PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot 8 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II 16 bit PC Card or 32 bit Card...

Page 15: ...rive module installed Item Description 1 AcerMedia drive Houses a removable media drive module 2 AcerMedia indicator Lights up when the AcerMedia drive is active 3 Eject button Ejects the drive tray 4 Emergency eject slot Ejects the drive tray when the computer is turned off See page 63 for more details 5 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter ...

Page 16: ...DVI digital port DVI digital Digital visual interface port provides a better quality digital connection between this computer and a display device 5 External display port Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector and displays up to 16 7 million colors 6 S video Connects to a television or display device with S video input 7 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington compatible...

Page 17: ...Houses the computer s battery pack 4 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in place 6 Mini PCI slot Slot for adding mini PCI cards 7 Hard disk protector Acer s patented Disc Anti Shock Protection DASP system 8 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured by a screw 9 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory ...

Page 18: ... fan Helps keep the computer cool Note Don t cover or obstruct the opening of the fan 11 Personal identification slot Insert a business card or similar sized identification card to personalize your computer Item Description ...

Page 19: ...Film Transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD displaying 32 bit high color up to 1024 x 768 eXtended Graphics Array XGA resolution for 14 1 or 1400 x 1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array SXGA resolution for 15 models specification varies depending on the model 3D graphics engine ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9700 64MB 128MB Manufacturing option Simultaneous LCD CRT monitor or other display device like projec...

Page 20: ... Four USB 2 0 Universal Serial Bus ports IEEE 1394 port InviLink 802 11a b or 802 11b g wireless LAN manufacturing option Bluetooth ready manufacturing optional SD MMC SM MS memory slot manufacturing option Human centric design and ergonomics Internet 4 way scroll button Sleek smooth and stylish design Acer FinTouch full sized curved keyboard Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device Expansi...

Page 21: ... and Battery status indicators are visible even when the display is closed No Icon Function Description 1 Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated 2 Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated 3 Media Activity Lights when the disc or AcerMedia is activated 4 Power Lights green when the power is on and orange when the computer is in standby mode ...

Page 22: ... the battery is charging 6 Four in one Card Reader Lights when card reader is activating 7 Bluetooth Lights to indicate that Bluetooth is enabled 8 Wireless Lights to indicate status of wireless LAN communication No Icon Function Description ...

Page 23: ... 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 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 Fn F12 When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down when...

Page 24: ...external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner Cursor control keys on embedded keypad Hold Shift while using cursor control keys Hold Fn while using cursor control keys Main keyboard ...

Page 25: ...ows 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 Minimizes All Shift M Undoes Minimize All R Displays the Run dialog box Application key Opens a context menu same as a right click ...

Page 26: ...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 Manager Fn F3 Power management scheme toggle Switches the power management scheme used by the computer function available if supported by operating system See Power management on page 31 Fn F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode See Po...

Page 27: ... screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Fn F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad enable and disable Fn F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fn Volume up Increases the speaker volume Fn Volume down Decreases the speaker volume Fn Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Hot key Icon Function Description ...

Page 28: ...Windows 2000 follow the steps below 1 Click on Start Settings Control 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 Properties then select United States International and click on OK 5 Click on OK To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP follow the st...

Page 29: ...Click on OK To type the Euro symbol 1 Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard 2 Open a text editor or word processor 3 Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol Note Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to http www microsoft com typography faq faq12 htm for more information ...

Page 30: ...t of the power button are the four launch keys They are designated as the mail button the web browser button and two programmable buttons P1 and P2 Launch key Default application Mail Email application User programmable Web browser Internet browser application User programmable P1 User programmable P2 User programmable ...

Page 31: ...il checking set the time interval for mail checking etc If you already have an email account you can fill in User Name Password and POP3 Sever in the dialog box The POP3 Sever is the mail server where you get your email Aside from the email checking function there is a mail button that is used to launch the email application It is located above the keyboard right below the LCD ...

Page 32: ...ovides optimum comfort and support Note When using 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 Press the left 1 and right 3 buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left an...

Page 33: ...ments Hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness Function Left button Right button Center buttons Tap Execute Click twice quickly Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad Tap twice at the same speed as double ...

Page 34: ...swer to your storage needs This is where your programs and data are stored AcerMedia bay The AcerMedia bay accepts a wide variety of optional media drive modules for use with your computer These optional items include DVD CD RW Combo drive DVD Dual drive DVD Super multi drive Second hard disk drive Second battery Weight saver module Note To swap AcerMedia drive modules see Swapping AcerMedia drive...

Page 35: ...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 ...

Page 36: ... of a different region into the DVD drive Please refer to the online help for more information Region code Country or region 1 U S A Canada 2 Europe Middle East South Africa Japan 3 Southeast Asia Taiwan Korea South 4 Latin America Australia New Zealand 5 Former U S S R parts of Africa India 6 People s Republic of China ...

Page 37: ...and dual stereo speakers There are audio ports on the left of the computer See Left view on page 6 for more information on connecting external audio devices Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons See Hot keys on page 18 for more informations on adjusting the speaker volume ...

Page 38: ...urers with the flexibility to support digital devices while remaining backwards compatible with analog devices DVI Digital DVI D Supports digital only connections between the host computer and display System supports DVI D only DVI Integrated DVI I Supports both analog and digital connections to the display Note TravelMate 6000 8000 only supports DVI D not DVI I port Plugging the wrong connector w...

Page 39: ...connected to the serial 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 ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Windows han...

Page 40: ...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 your office desk to a meeting room Preparing the computer Before moving the computer close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the building To bring the compu...

Page 41: ...ort meetings A fully charged battery runs the computer for about 5 5 hours under most circumstances If your meeting is shorter than that you 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 5 5 hours or if your battery is not fully charged you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your comput...

Page 42: ...r and power cord The printed user s guide AcerMedia drive module s 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 t...

Page 43: ...er as if you were taking it home Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged Airport security may require you to turn on your computer when bringing it into the gate area What to bring with you Bring the following items with you AC adapter Spare fully charged battery pack s AcerMedia drive module s Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations ...

Page 44: ...rchase in case you need to show it to customs officials International Traveler s Warranty 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 another country check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible If not purch...

Page 45: ...rity lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or locked drawer handle Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available Using the Smart Card This software includes the following components PlatinumPAS PlatinumSecure and PlatinumKey Together they provide you with multiple levels of security PlatinumPAS implements the first securit...

Page 46: ...ites patent pending eliminates the overhead costs associated with memorizing and typing user IDs and passwords when surfing the Internet with Microsoft or Netscape web browsers A slot for your Smart Card is located on the left panel of the computer This new security feature helps you boot up your computer with all your settings built right into your Smart Card You don t have to remember your passw...

Page 47: ...System CD and reinstall from it 2 Follow the onscreen instructions To enable the Smart Card security feature please refer to your Smart Card user manual Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure enhances the secure logon procedure for Windows 2000 or XP at the operating system level It provides user authentication with an encryption decryption function using the Smart Card If your Smart Card is unavai...

Page 48: ...k Option and Password Option will be disabled too The Smart Card password is required for this selection System Lock Option When Lock system when the Smart Card is not in use default is selected if the Smart Card is removed the PlatinumSecure screensaver comes up and access to the system is locked When Never lock the system after bootup is selected there is no protection for the notebook after boo...

Page 49: ...OK button to change the Smart Card password Encrypt Decrypt PlatinumSecure can also be used to encrypt decrypt files except for system files or files that are already encrypted with other applications Double click on a file to automatically encrypt decrypt it However if the file is associated with an application it will be opened with that application instead of being encrypted Note that the encry...

Page 50: ... Enter your Smart Card password and click OK 4 If PlatinumKey is being used for the very first time it will ask Would you like to link to 360 Degree Web secure website server to backup the information on your Smart Card The default answer is Yes and it will enable you to store your information excluding the Credit Cards on the 360 Degree Web secure website server for backup purposes in case the ca...

Page 51: ...bernation for maximum security Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot up and resume from hibernation for maximum security Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk Even if the hard disk is removed from the computer and moved to another computer it cannot be ac...

Page 52: ...sword and press Enter to use the computer If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press Enter Important You have three chances to enter a password If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries the system halts Slide and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down the computer Then turn on the computer again and try again If you fail to ...

Page 53: ...2 Customizing my computer ...

Page 54: ... 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 ...

Page 55: ...ferent external devices to the computer see your online guide for more details Fax data modem Your computer has a built in V 90 92 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 will damage the modem To use the fax data modem port connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack Warning ...

Page 56: ...to a network jack or hub on your network Note Please reference page 52 Port expansion devices for more information about Acer EasyPort connection 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 ...

Page 57: ...l Serial Bus 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 four ports available ...

Page 58: ...pts 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 Popular PC cards include flash fax data modem LAN wireless LAN and SCSI cards CardBus improves on the 16 bit PC card technology by expa...

Page 59: ...ble 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 the card operation 3 Press the slot eject button to pop out the eject button a then press it again to eject the card b ...

Page 60: ...asyPort adds a host of ports for your computer and allows you to connect and disconnect peripherals from your computer in one quick step Note The LAN port on Acer EasyPort supports 10 100Mbps Fast Ethernet When connected the computer s onboard LAN port also only supports 10 100Mbps Acer EasyPort will disables the computer s onboard audio and S Video ports when connected See your dealer for more in...

Page 61: ...uthorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade Memory upgrade Memory is expandable to 2 GB only one slot for user accessible employing 256 512 1024 MB industry standard soDIMMs Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules The computer supports DDR Double Data Rate SDRAM There are two memory slots on your computer one of which is occupied by standard memory You can upgrade memory by ...

Page 62: ...s its base 2 Remove the screws from the memory cover a then lift up and remove the memory cover b 3 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 reconnect the AC adapter 6 Turn on the computer The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the ...

Page 63: ...mputer 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 a Then remove the optical drive from the AcerMedia bay b Then insert the optional AcerMedia module into the AcerMedia bay until the it click into place ...

Page 64: ...ed Notebook Manager allows 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 1 Click on Start Programs then Notebook Manager 2 Select the Notebook Manager application to run the program Click on Help for more information ...

Page 65: ...ch Manager to start the application BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS basic input output system 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 POST power on self te...

Page 66: ...2 Customizing my computer 58 English ...

Page 67: ...3 Troubleshooting my computer ...

Page 68: ...ms 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 authorized service center for assistance key link www acersupport com ...

Page 69: ...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 startup disk you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system This will diagnose your system and make necessary fixes Nothing appears on the screen The computer s power management system automatic...

Page 70: ...ied resolution are not full screen on the computer 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 on the icon and deselect the Mute option The speakers may be turned off Press Fn F8 to turn the speakers on this hot key also turns the speakers off T...

Page 71: ...ed port does not work Check the following Make sure that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other 15 degrees a maximum of 1 meter apart Make sure there is a clear path between the two infrared ports Nothing should be blocking the ports Make sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices for file transfers or you have the appropriate drivers for printing to an inf...

Page 72: ...ss F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the parallel port is enabled I want to set up my location to use the internal modem To properly use your communications software e g HyperTerminal you need to set up your location 1 Click on Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click on Modems 3 Click on Dialing Properties and begin setting up your location Refer to the Windows manual ...

Page 73: ... advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs see Error messages on page 66 If the problem cannot be resolved contact your dealer See Requesting service on page 67 ...

Page 74: ...ur dealer or an authorized service center Disk Boot Failure Insert a system bootable diskette into the floppy drive A then press Enter to reboot Equipment Configuration Error Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS Utility then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer Hard Disk 0 Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Hard Disk 0 Extended Type Error Contact your dealer or a...

Page 75: ...e 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 technical support and information Internet service worldwide www acersupport com Technical support numbers in various countries You can view a list of technical support numbers by following these steps 1 Click on Start Settings Control Panel...

Page 76: ..._____________________________ Address ______________________________________ ______________________________________________ Telephone number ____________________________ Machine and model type _______________________ Serial number _________________________________ Date of purchase ______________________________ ...

Page 77: ...Appendix A Specification ...

Page 78: ...This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer ...

Page 79: ...768 eXtended Graphics Array XGA resolution for 14 1 or 1400 x 1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array SXGA resolution for 15 models specification varies depending on the model 3D graphics engine ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9700 64MB 128MB Manufacturing option Simultaneous LCD CRT monitor or other display device like projector support Dual independent display S video for output to a television or display device...

Page 80: ... One DC in jack for AC adapter One VGA port for external monitor One DVI digital 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 IEEE 1394 port One S video TV out port One 100 pin port replicator Four USB 2 0 ports One FIR port IrDA One Smart Card slot 4 in 1 Card Reader Weight and dimensions 2 88kg 6 33 lbs with...

Page 81: ... ion battery pack 3 5 hour charge in use AC adapter 3 pin 65Watt with 19V DC output Auto sensing 110 240Vac 47 63Hz Options 256MB 512MB 1GB memory upgrade modules Additional Li ion battery pack Additional AC adapter DVD Dual Super Multi drive Acer EasyPort port replicator Second HDD drive USB Floppy drive Second battery pack 6cell External battery charger Acer Easyport ...

Page 82: ...Appendix A Specifications 74 English ...

Page 83: ...Appendix B Notices ...

Page 84: ...This appendix lists the general notices of your computer ...

Page 85: ...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 Notice Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must ...

Page 86: ...esponsible for this declaration Product Name Notebook Personal Computer Model TravelMate 6000 ZI66 TravelMate 8000 ZI68 SKU Number TravelMate 600xxx X 0 9 a z A Z or blank TravelMate 800xxx X 0 9 a z A Z or blank Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose CA 95134 U S A Contact Person Young Kim Phone No 408 922 2909 Fax No 408 922 ...

Page 87: ...nterrupted 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 be...

Page 88: ...untries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information please contact local office in the country of use Telecommunications notices A Tick notice For safety reasons only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label This includes ...

Page 89: ...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 on the cord 8 If an extension cord is used with this 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 tha...

Page 90: ...eries 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 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product The CD or DVD drive s classification la...

Page 91: ...83 English VARNING LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN ...

Page 92: ...kte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Anvãnd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera anvãnt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion VAROITUS Päristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin Hävitä käyt...

Page 93: ...03 4 577 216 4 819 098 and 4 907 093 licensed for limited viewing uses only Note Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and or Bluetooth only Regulatory Notice 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 or may not contain wirele...

Page 94: ...herlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden and the United Kingdom Usage allowed in the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information please contact local office in the country of use Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with ...

Page 95: ...nsmitter and the antenna are permanently installed inside the notebook and are specific for this model not for generic computer For compliance with FCC radiation exposure limits it should be operated with a separation distance of 20cm or more between the antenna and the body of user and the antenna should not be operated next to a nearby person FCC Caution To assure continued compliance any change...

Page 96: ...Appendix B Notices 88 English ...

Page 97: ...te 600xxx TravelMate 800xxx 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 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC directive 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive LVD 1999 5 EC Radio Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive R TTE The product specified above was tested conforming to the applicab...

Page 98: ...Appendix B Notices 90 English ...

Page 99: ...CD ROM ejecting 27 ejecting manually 63 troubleshooting 63 cleaning computer v computer bringing to meetings 33 caring for iv cleaning v disconnecting 32 features 3 11 indicators 13 keyboards 15 moving around 32 performance 11 security 37 setting up a home office 35 taking home 34 traveling internationally 36 traveling on local trips 35 troubleshooting 60 turning off iii connections network 48 con...

Page 100: ... asked questions 61 front view 3 H hard disk 26 help online services 67 Hibernation mode hotkey 18 hotkeys 18 I IEEE 1394 port 50 indicator lights 13 infrared 48 ITW See warranty K keyboard 15 embedded numeric keypad 16 hotkeys 18 lock keys 15 troubleshooting 63 Windows keys 17 L LEDs 13 M memory installing 54 upgrading 53 messages error 66 modem 47 ...

Page 101: ...e 53 P password 43 types 43 PC Card 50 ejecting 51 inserting 51 ports 47 POST power on self test 57 printer troubleshooting 63 problems 61 CD ROM 63 display 61 62 keyboard 63 printer 63 startup 61 troubleshooting 60 Q questions setting location for modem use 64 S safety CD or DVD 82 FCC notice 77 general instructions 81 lithium battery 84 modem notices 79 scroll lock 15 security keylock 37 ...

Page 102: ...ecifications 70 Standby mode hotkey 18 status indicators 13 storage 26 AcerMedia drive 26 hard disk 26 support information 67 T touchpad 24 30 hotkey 19 using 24 25 30 travel international flights 36 local trips 35 troubleshooting 60 tips 65 U universal serial bus 49 V view left 4 6 rear 8 right 7 volume adjusting 29 W warranty International Traveler s Warranty 67 Windows keys 17 ...