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User’s Guide
Copyright © 2004. Acer Incorporated.
All Rights Reserved.
TravelMate 2100/2600 Series User’s Guide
Original Issue: July 2004
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 Portable Document Format (PDF). Follow these steps:
1Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.
2Click on AcerSystem 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 and Support menu.
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Basic care and tips for using your computer
Turning your computer on and off
To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power switch below the LCD screen beside the Launch keys. See “Front view” on page 3 for the location of the power switch.
To turn the power off, do any of the following:
•Use the Windows shutdown command
Click on Start, Turn Off Computer; then click on Turn Off.
•Use the power switch
Note: You can also use the power switch to perform power management functions. See “Power management” on page 23.
•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 “Power management” on page 23.
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 0ºC (32ºF) or above 50ºC (122ºF).
•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.
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•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.
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.
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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 43.
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1 Getting to know your TravelMate |
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A TravelMate tour |
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Front view |
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Left view |
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Right view |
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Rear view |
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Bottom view |
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Features |
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Indicators |
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Using the keyboard |
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Lock keys |
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Embedded numeric keypad |
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Windows keys |
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Hot keys |
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The Euro symbol |
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Launch keys |
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Touchpad |
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Touchpad basics |
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Storage |
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Hard disk |
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Optical drive |
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Audio |
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Power management |
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Moving around with your TravelMate |
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Disconnecting from the desktop |
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Moving around |
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Taking the computer home |
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Traveling with the computer |
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Traveling internationally with the computer |
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Securing your computer |
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Using a computer security lock |
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Contents
2 Customizing my computer |
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Expanding through options |
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Connectivity options |
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Upgrade options |
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Using system utilities |
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Notebook Manager |
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Launch Manager |
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BIOS Utility |
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D to D Recovery (Disc to Disc) |
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Multilingual operating system installation |
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Restore without a Recovery CD |
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Setup password and exit |
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3 Troubleshooting my computer |
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Frequently-asked questions |
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Requesting service |
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International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) |
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Before you call |
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Appendix A Specifications |
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Appendix B Regulation & safety notices |
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Index |
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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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Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features:
Performance
•Intel® Pentium® 4 processors, 2.8 GHz and above
•Intel® Celeron® processors, 2.6 GHz and above
•256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2048 MB with dual soDIMM modules
•30 GB and above high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk
•Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system
Display
•The 15.4” WXGA (1280x800 resolution) TFT LCD panel providing a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease-of-use
•ATI MOBILITY ™ RADEON™ 9000 IGP chipset shared with 64 MB of system memory, as video RAM
•3D graphics support
•Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support
•"Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically deciding the best settings for your display and conserves power
•DualView™ support
Multimedia
•High-speed drive:
DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW Combo, DVD Dual or DVD-Super Multi
•MS DirectSound compatible
•Built-in dual speakers
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Connectivity
•Integrated 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection
•Built-in 56Kbps fax/data modem
•Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports
•InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wireless LAN (manufacturing option)
•Bluetooth® (manufacturing option)
Human-centric design and ergonomics
•Rugged, yet extremely portable design
•Stylish appearance
•Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys
•Comfortable palm rest area with well-positioned touchpad
Expansion
•One Tpye III or two Type II CardBus PC Card slots
•Upgradeable memory modules
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Indicators
The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons below the display screen.
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Power |
Lights when the computer is on. |
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Lights when the computer enters Standby |
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mode and blinks when it enters into or |
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Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is |
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Lights when the battery is being charged. |
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Lights when Caps Lock is activated. |
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Using the keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.
Lock keys
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
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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.
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Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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Opens the My Computer window. |
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Opens Help and Support. |
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Opens the Find: All Files dialog box. |
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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.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.
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Turns the speakers on and off. |
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Volume up |
Increases the sound volume. |
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Decreases the sound volume. |
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Increases the screen |
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Functions as the End key. |
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Types the Euro symbol. |
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