Acer TravelMate C210 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...TravelMate C210 Series User s Guide...

Page 2: ...nce 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...

Page 3: ...into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the pro...

Page 4: ...certified type SPT 2 rated 7 A 125 V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent 4 6 meters 15 feet maximum length Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing...

Page 5: ...r thunderstorms Warning For safety reasons do not use non compliant parts when adding or changing components Consult your reseller for purchase options Disposal instructions Do not throw this electron...

Page 6: ...our company s health and safety department The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the...

Page 7: ...anging the display s viewing angle using a glare reduction filter using a display visor such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display s top front edge Avoid adjusting your display to an awkwa...

Page 8: ...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 recovery ex...

Page 9: ...t 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 10: ...f used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if possible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnec...

Page 11: ...cer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management 8 Acer eLock Management for selected models 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings M...

Page 12: ...ing to tablet mode 49 Taking your notebook PC with you 51 Disconnecting from the desktop 51 Moving around 51 Preparing the computer 51 What to bring to meetings 52 Taking the computer home 52 Preparin...

Page 13: ...dled software without CD 66 Change password 66 Troubleshooting 69 Troubleshooting tips 69 Error messages 69 Regulations and safety notices 71 ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance 71 FCC notice 71 Modem n...

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Page 15: ...nd recovers data flexibly reliably and completely Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizi...

Page 16: ...r eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the...

Page 17: ...3 Empowering Technology Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information...

Page 18: ...he following functions on off Wireless LAN Bluetooth CardBus FireWire 1394 Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported DC mode Battery mode There are four pre defined profiles Entertainment Presentation...

Page 19: ...nel in the upper half of the window For additional options click Settings to Set alarms Re load factory defaults Select what actions to be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed...

Page 20: ...6 Empowering Technology...

Page 21: ...ill be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system For projectors and external devices that are not auto detected launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an a...

Page 22: ...ft Outlook The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption This encryption will be used to encrypt files by default or you can choose to...

Page 23: ...is unattended Removable data devices includes USB disk drives USB pen drives USB flash drives USB MP3 drives USB memory card readers IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can...

Page 24: ...evices types Lock s will immediately be set without any reboot necessary and will remain locked after rebooting until unlocked Note If you lose your password there is no method to reset it except by r...

Page 25: ...a hidden partition on your system s hard drive By default user created backups are stored on the D drive Acer eRecovery Management provides you with Password protection Recovery of applications and dr...

Page 26: ...d not come with a Recovery CD or System CD please use Acer eRecovery Management s System backup to optical disk feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD To ensure the best results when recovering y...

Page 27: ...pect hardware specifications change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings and to monitor the system health status Acer eSettings Management also Provides a simple graphical user interface for navig...

Page 28: ...rovides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options Memory optimization release...

Page 29: ...tal Display LCD it displays computer output 2 Tablet mode button Escape button for use in tablet PC mode 3 Tablet mode button Function button for use in tablet PC mode 4 Tablet mode button Screen rota...

Page 30: ...e computer on and off Item Description 1 Keyboard For entering data in notebook PC mode 2 Built in trackpoint Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse when used together w...

Page 31: ...tor Press to enable disable Bluetooth function Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth communications 2 Wireless communication button indicator Press to enable disable the wireless function Lights...

Page 32: ...drive tray 4 LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active 5 Optical drive Accepts recordable CDs and DVDs depending on the drive type 6 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card 7 PC Card...

Page 33: ...Accepts input from external microphones 3 Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman 4 USB 2 0 port Connects to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse or camera 5 Ventilation...

Page 34: ...lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock 2 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter 3 Latch Push to the right for releasing the LCD unit to convert from tablet to notebook mode...

Page 35: ...red with screws 4 Cooling fan Cools computer during use Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws 6 Optical drive Interna...

Page 36: ...xtended Memory 64 Technology EM64T Intel Core Duo processor T2300 T2400 2500 T2600 2 MB L2 cache 1 66 1 83 2 2 16 GHz 667 MHz FSB Mobile Intel 945PM GM Express chipset Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG netwo...

Page 37: ...l Graphics Media Accelerator GMA 950 up to 224 MB of shared system memory supporting Microsoft DirectX 9 0 and PCI Express Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution via non interlaced CRT display Dual independent...

Page 38: ...y travel 12 function keys four cursor keys two Windows keys hotkey controls embedded numeric keypad international language support Dual navigation control featuring trackpoint with two integrated clic...

Page 39: ...dy Modem 56K ITU V 92 modem with PTT approval Wake on Ring ready I O interface 124 pin Acer ezDock connector PC Card slot one Type II TravelMate biometric fingerprint reader 4 in 1 card reader MS MS P...

Page 40: ...r CyberLink PowerDVD NTI CD Maker Options and accessories Acer ezDock Acer ezDock Lite Acer MediaBay slot load 8X DVD Super Multi double layer drive module Acer MediaBay 6 cell 3800 mAh Li ion second...

Page 41: ...isted above are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased System compliance Cisco Compatible Extensions CCX Wi Fi ACPI 2 0 Mobile PC 2002 DMI 2 0 Warranty On...

Page 42: ...dicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed Icon Function Description Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated HDD Indicates when the...

Page 43: ...programmable button Press to run the Acer Empowering Technology Please see Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 The mail and Web browser buttons are pre set to email and Internet programs but can be r...

Page 44: ...ight steady pressure on the trackpoint 1 to move the cursor Press the left 2 and right 3 buttons located below the keyboard to perform selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar t...

Page 45: ...lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase click button responsiveness Drag Click and hold then use finger on the trackpoint to drag the cursor Access context menu Cli...

Page 46: ...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...

Page 47: ...ription 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 functions...

Page 48: ...er 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...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington compatible security slot for a security lock Wrap the...

Page 51: ...omputer comes with 16 bit high fidelity AC 97 audio and one speaker Adjusting the volume Use hotkeys to easily adjust the volume on your computer See Hotkeys on page 33 for more information on adjusti...

Page 52: ...or Suite icon on the taskbar Below is a brief description of the steps for fingerprint scanning and user enrollment For full details of Protector Suite QL s programmable functions open the utility and...

Page 53: ...a user The application can record prints of up to all 10 fingers depending on the level of security required Follow the User s Fingers screen commands to record the fingerprints of authorized users Th...

Page 54: ...ger 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 H...

Page 55: ...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 computer when the scheduled s...

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Page 57: ...tomatically 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 be...

Page 58: ...the hole and push to eject the tray If your computer s optical drive is a slot load model it will not have an eject hole The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port...

Page 59: ...ng System is set up you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup I want to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs Note If your system is the multilingual version the o...

Page 60: ...our support centers Place your proof of purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer authorized ITW service site yo...

Page 61: ...utilizes an EMR stylus for pen based input Software developed specifically for the computer allows for both handwriting recognition converted to application text or handwriting captured as rich digit...

Page 62: ...48 English Converting to notebook mode 1 Slide the LCD latch to the right 2 Gently pull the display unit from the bottom until it locks into the upright position and use the keyboard to enter data...

Page 63: ...m both sides 2 Push down on the LCD gently with both hands on the top corners until it clicks shut Warning Make sure that the detachable band of the protective screen cover is not bunched underneath t...

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Page 65: ...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 66: ...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 67: ...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 68: ...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 69: ...puter from unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility O...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...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 72: ...om the Ethernet RJ 45 port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network Fast Infrared FIR The computer s Fast Infrared FIR port allows you to do wireless data transfer with...

Page 73: ...h allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources IEEE 1394 port The computer s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 compatible device like a video ca...

Page 74: ...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...

Page 75: ...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 76: ...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 77: ...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 78: ...formance at the same time Windows handles all power saving chores for your computer Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system You can creat...

Page 79: ...ackup image on CD or DVD 7 After choosing the backup method click Next Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process Restore from backup You can restore backups previously created as state...

Page 80: ...re installation 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press Alt F10 to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management...

Page 81: ...ecovery settings window select Password Change Acer eRecovery Management password and click Next 6 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process Note If the system crashes and will not boo...

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Page 83: ...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 84: ...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 85: ...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 86: ...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 87: ...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 88: ...pment shall 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 Telep...

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Page 90: ...reless 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 Eur...

Page 91: ...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 92: ...Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 a Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must...

Page 93: ...any 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...

Page 94: ...nts 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...

Page 95: ...ign screen illuminance Illuminance level 250 250cos lx where 85 Color Source D65 Reflection class of LCD panel positive and negative polarity Ordinary LCD Class I Protective or Acer CrystalBrite LCD C...

Page 96: ...ng up a home office 53 taking home 52 traveling internationally 54 traveling on local trips 53 troubleshooting 69 turning off ix connections network 58 D display hotkeys 34 troubleshooting 43 DVD 63 D...

Page 97: ...up 43 troubleshooting 69 Q questions setting location for modem use 45 S safety CD or DVD 75 FCC notice 71 modem notices 72 scroll lock 32 security keylock 55 passwords 55 speakers hotkey 34 troublesh...