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TravelMate 630 series

User’s guide

Copyright © 2002 Acer Incorporated.

All Rights Reserved.

TravelMate 630 series User’s guide

Original Issue: February 2002

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

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First things first

We would like to thank you for making the TravelMate series of notebook computers your choice for your mobile computing needs. We hope you will be happy with your TravelMate as much as we enjoyed making it for you.

Your guides

To help you use your TravelMate, we have designed a set of guides:

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 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 PDF (Portable Document Format). Follow these steps:

1Click on Start, Programs, TravelMate.

2Click on TravelMate User’s guide.

Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on TravelMate User’s guide will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help menu.

A handy Hot key pocket reference card is useful for quick glances at functional key combinations.

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An Online guide is your helping hand on-the-go, with easy to access, detailed and linked information about your computer.

To access the online guide:

1Click on Start, Programs, TravelMate.

2Click on TravelMate Online guide.

Lastly, there may be a Read me first sheet along with other documents included with your package which contain important reminders and updates. So, please read through it.

For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our Web site (global.acer.com).

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Turning your computer on and off

To turn on the computer, simply slide and then release the power switch on the right side of your TravelMate. See “Right view” on page 5 for the location of the power switch.

To turn the power off, do any of the following:

Use the Windows shutdown command

For Windows 2000: Click on Start, Shut Down..., and select Shut down; then click on OK.

- or -

For Windows XP: Click on Start, Turn off Computer; then click Turn Off.

Use the power switch

Note: You can also use the power switch to perform power management functions. See Windows help 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). See the online guide for

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details.

Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power switch for more than four 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 0⁄C (32⁄F) or above 50⁄C (122⁄F).

Do not 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 and vibration.

Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt.

Never place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer.

Do not slam the computer display when you close it.

Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.

Taking care of your AC adapter

Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:

Do not connect the adapter to any other device.

Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from personal traffic.

When unplugging 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 cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.

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Taking care of 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:

1Power off the computer and remove the battery pack.

2Disconnect the AC adapter.

3Use a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

4To 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 does not operate normally.

Please refer to "Troubleshooting my computer" on page 57.

First things first

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Your guides

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Basic care and tips for using your computer

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1 Getting to know your TravelMate

1

A TravelMate tour

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Front view

3

Left view

4

Right view

5

Rear view

6

Bottom view

8

Features

10

Indicators

12

Using the keyboard

14

Special keys

14

Touchpad

22

Touchpad basics

22

Storage

24

Hard disk

24

AcerMedia drive

24

Using software

25

Audio

27

Adjusting the volume

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Power management

28

Moving around with your TravelMate

29

Disconnecting from the desktop

29

Moving around

29

Taking the computer home

30

Traveling with the computer

32

Traveling internationally with the computer

32

Securing your computer

34

Using a computer security lock

34

Using the Smart Card

34

Using passwords

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2 Customizing my computer

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Expanding through options

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Connectivity options

45

Upgrade options

50

Using system utilities

53

Notebook Manager

53

Launch Manager

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Contents

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BIOS Utility

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3 Troubleshooting my computer

57

Frequently-asked questions

59

Troubleshooting tips

62

Error messages

63

Requesting service

64

International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW)

64

Before you call

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Appendix A Specifications

67

Appendix B Notices

73

Index

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1 Getting to know your

TravelMate

Your TravelMate computer combines highperformance, 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.

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A TravelMate tour

After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer.

Front view

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Item

Description

 

 

 

1

Display screen

Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display),

 

 

displays computer output.

 

 

 

2

Status indicators

LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and

 

 

off to show the status of the computer, its

 

 

functions and components.

 

 

 

3

Launch keys

Special keys for launching internet browser,

 

 

email program and frequently used

 

 

programs. See “Launch Keys” on page 20 for

 

 

more details.

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

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#

Item

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Touchpad

Touch-sensitive pointing device which

 

 

 

 

 

 

functions like a computer mouse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

Click buttons (left,

The left and right buttons function like the

 

center and right)

left and right mouse buttons; the center

 

 

 

 

 

 

button serves as a 4-way scroll button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

Infrared port

Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g.,

 

 

 

 

 

 

infrared printer, IR-aware computer).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

Speakers

Outputs sound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

Palmrest

Comfortable support area for your hands

 

 

 

 

 

 

when you use the computer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

Keyboard

Inputs data into your computer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Left view

#

Item

Description

 

 

 

1

Hard disk bay

Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by

 

 

a screw).

 

 

 

2

USB port

Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g.,

 

 

USB mouse, USB camera).

3

PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

 

 

5

#

Item

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

PC Card slot

Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit

 

 

 

 

 

CardBus PC Card.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

Smart Card eject

Ejects the Smart Card from the slot.

 

button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

Battery bay

Houses the computer's battery pack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

Video capture kit

Accepts the video capture kit option on the

 

slot

left side of the computer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

Smart Card slot

Slot for Smart Card interface with pre-boot

 

 

 

 

 

authentication system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Right view

#

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 60 for more details.

 

 

 

5

Power switch

Turns on the computer power.

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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#

Item

 

Description

 

 

 

 

6

Security keylock

 

Connects to a Kensington-compatible

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

computer security lock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: The positions of the AcerMedia indicator, eject button and emergency eject hole may differ depending on the optical drive module installed.

Rear view

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Item

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Power jack

Connects to an AC adapter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

USB port

Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g.,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB mouse, USB camera).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

S-video

Connects to a television or display device

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with S-video input.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

External display

Connects to a display device (e.g., external

 

port

monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.7 million colors and up to 1400x1050

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

resolution.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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#

Item

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

Expansion port

Connects to I/O port replicator or EasyPort

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

expansion devices.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

Parallel port

Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

printer).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

Speaker/

Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,

 

Headphone-out

speakers, headphones).

 

jack

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

Line-in jack

Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

player, stereo walkman).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

Modem jack

Connects to a phone line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

Network jack

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

network.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

IEEE 1394 port

Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Bottom view

#

Item

Description

 

 

 

1

Cooling fan

Helps keep the computer cool.

 

 

Note: Don’t cover or obstruct the opening

 

 

of the fan.

 

 

 

2

AcerMedia bay

Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for

 

release latch

removal or swapping.

 

 

 

3

AcerMedia bay

Houses an AcerMedia drive module.

 

 

 

4

Personal

Insert a business card or similar-sized

 

identification slot

identification card to personalize your

 

 

computer.

 

 

 

5

Battery release latch

Unlatches the battery to remove the

 

 

battery pack.

 

 

 

6

Battery bay

Houses the computer's battery pack.

 

 

 

7

Memory

Houses the computer's main memory.

 

compartment

 

 

 

 

9

#

Item

Description

 

 

 

8

Hard disk bay

Houses the computer's hard disk (secured

 

 

by a screw).

 

 

 

9

Hard disk protector

Protects the hard disk from accidental

 

 

bumps and vibration.

 

 

 

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Features

Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features:

Performance

Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor-M with 512 KB level 2 cache featuring the new Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep™ technology

Memory expandable up to 1 GB

Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay)

High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk

Li-Ion main battery pack

Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface)

Smart Card interface with pre-boot authentication system for added security

Display

Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) displaying 16bit high color up to 1024 x 786 eXtended Graphics Array (XGA) resolution for 14.1” and 1400 x 1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array + (SXGA+) resolution for 15”

3D capabilities

Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support

S-video for output to a television or display device that supports S- video input

"Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves power

Dual display capability

Multimedia

16-bit high-fidelity AC’97 stereo audio with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer

Built-in dual speakers

Built-in microphone

High-speed optical drive (AcerMedia bay)

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Connectivity

High-speed fax/data modem port

Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port

Fast infrared wireless communication

USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports

IEEE 1394 port

Optional InviLink 802.11b wireless LAN

Human-centric design and ergonomics

Internet 4-way scroll button

Sleek, smooth and stylish design

Full-sized keyboard

Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device

Expansion

One type II CardBus PC Card slot

Upgradeable memory

EasyPort port replicator

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Indicators

The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons below the display screen.

The Power and Sleep status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed.

Icon

Function

Description

 

Wireless

Lights when the Wireless LAN capabilities are

 

communication

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 floppy drive, hard disk or

 

 

AcerMedia drive is active.

 

Battery charge

Lights when the battery is being charged.

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Icon

Function

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Caps lock

Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Num lock

Lights when Num Lock is activated.

 

 

 

 

 

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Using the keyboard

The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.

Special keys

Lock keys

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Lock key

Description

 

 

Caps Lock

When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in

 

uppercase.

 

 

Num Lock

When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric

(Fn-F11)

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

When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down

(Fn-F12)

when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively.

 

Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.

 

 

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Embedded numeric keypad

The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Desired access

Num lock on

Num lock off

 

 

 

 

 

Number keys on

Type numbers in a normal

 

 

embedded keypad

manner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cursor-control keys

Hold Shift while using

Hold Fn while using

on embedded

cursor-control keys.

cursor-control keys.

keypad

 

 

 

Main keyboard keys

 

 

Hold Fn while typing letters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on embedded keypad.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type the letters in a normal manner.

Note: If an 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.

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Windows keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Key

Description

 

 

Windows logo

Start button. Combinations with this key perform

key

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).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hot keys

The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility.

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To activate hot keys, press 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

Accesses the computer’s

 

 

 

 

configuration utility.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fn-F3

 

 

Power

Switches the power

 

 

 

management

management scheme used by

 

 

 

scheme toggle

the computer (function

 

 

 

 

available if supported by

 

 

 

 

operating system).

 

 

 

 

See “Power management” on

 

 

 

 

page 28.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fn-F4

 

 

Sleep

Puts the computer in Sleep

 

 

 

 

mode.

 

 

 

 

See “Power management” on

 

 

 

 

page 28.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fn-F5

 

 

Display toggle

Switches display output

 

 

 

 

between the display screen,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

external monitor (if

 

 

 

 

connected) and both the

 

 

 

 

display screen and external

 

 

 

 

monitor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fn-F6

 

 

Screen blank

Turns the display screen

 

 

 

 

backlight off to save power.

 

 

 

 

Press any key to return.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hot key

Icon

Function

Description

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 speaker volume.

Fn-↓

 

Volume down

Decreases the speaker

 

 

 

volume.

Fn-→

 

Brightness up

Increases the screen

 

 

 

brightness.

Fn-←

 

Brightness down

Decreases the screen

 

 

 

brightness.

The Euro symbol

If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard.

Note for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International.

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To verify the keyboard type in Windows Millennium Edition and Windows 2000, follow the steps below:

1Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel.

2Double-click on Keyboard.

3Click on the Language tab.

4Verify 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 StatesInternational and click on OK.

5Click on OK.

To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below:

1Click on Start, Control Panel.

2Double-click on Regional and Language Options.

3Click on the Language tab and click on Details.

4Verify that the keyboard layout used for "En English (United States)" is set to United States-International.

If not, select and click on ADD; then select United StatesInternational and click on OK.

5Click on OK.

To type the Euro symbol:

1Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard.

2Open a text editor or word processor.

3Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol.

Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

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Launch Keys

Located at the top of the keyboard are five buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as P1, P2, P3, mail button and Web browser button.

Note: To the left of these five launch keys is the wireless communication button. For more information on this feature, please refer to the wireless communication manual.

Launch key

Default application

 

 

P1

User-programmable

 

 

P2

User-programmable

 

 

P3

Multimedia application

 

 

Mail

Email application.

 

 

Web browser

Internet browser application

 

 

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