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TravelMate 2200/2700 Series

User’s Guide

TravelMate 2200/2700 Series Notebook Computer User's Guide

Original Issue: August 2004

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First things first

Your guides

A set of guides is provided to help you set up and use your TravelMate, Aspire computer:

The Just for starters… poster shows you how to set up your computer.

This User's Guide provides clear and concise information on using your computer productively. You are advised to read it thoroughly and keep it handy for future reference.

For more information on Acer’s products, services, and support, please visit the web site: http://www.acer.com.

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Turning your computer on and off

To turn on your computer, open the lid and press the power button above the keyboard.

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

•Click on the Start button in Windows, and then select Shut Down on the popup menu.

•Push the power button.

To use this method, you must first click on the Power Management icon in Windows Control Panel, and then check that the power button is set to shut down the computer when pressed. See

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Windows Help and Support for more information.

Note: If you are unable to shut down the computer in the usual way, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds. You should then wait at least two seconds before turning the computer on again.

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 expose 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 expose the computer to dust or dirt.

•Do not place objects on top of the computer.

•Do not slam the lid shut. Close the computer gently.

•Do not place the computer on unstable or uneven surfaces.

Taking care of your AC adapter

It is important that you look after your AC adapter.

•Do not connect the adapter to any other device.

•Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on it. Route the power cord away from areas where people might walk on it or trip over it.

•Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting from the mains power socket. Grasp and pull the plug instead.

•The total ampere ratings of equipment plugged into a power strip should not exceed the ampere rating for that power strip.

Taking care of your battery pack

It is also important that you look after your computer's battery pack.

•Use the correct battery model for your computer. Do not use other kinds of batteries.

•Turn the power off before removing or replacing the battery.

•Do not tamper with the battery. Keep the battery away from children.

•Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible.

Cleaning and servicing

When cleaning your computer, it is important that you follow these steps:

•Turn off the computer and remove the battery.

•Disconnect the AC adapter.

•Clean with a soft cloth moistened with a little water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

Refer to the chapter entitled “Frequently asked questions” on page 67 if any of the following occurs:

•You drop the computer or damage the case.

•You spill liquid on the computer.

•The computer does not operate normally.

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First things first	iii
Your guides	iii
Basic care and tips for using your computer	iii

Getting familiar with your computer	1
A tour of your computer	3
Front view	3
Front view	5
Left view	6
Right view	7
Rear view	8
Bottom view	9
Features	10
Indicators	12
Using the keyboard	13
Lock keys	13
Embedded numeric keypad	14
Windows keys	15
Hot keys	16
Special Key	18
Touchpad	19
Touchpad basics	19
Launch keys	21
Storage	23
Ejecting the optical drive tray	23
Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray	24
Connectivity options	25
Ethernet and LAN	25
Fax/Data modem	26
Fast infrared	27
Audio	28
Securing your computer	29
Security slot	29

Operating on battery power	31
Battery pack	33
Battery pack characteristics	33
Installing and removing the battery pack	34
Charging the battery	35
Checking the battery level	35
Optimizing battery life	35
Battery-low warning	36
Power management	37

Content

Peripherals and options	39
External display devices	41
External input devices	41
External keyboard	41
External keypad	41
External pointing device	41
USB devices	42
Printer	43
Audio devices	43
Expansion devices	44
PC Card	44
	45
Miscellaneous options	45
Battery pack	45
AC adapter	45
Key component upgrades	46
Memory upgrade	46
Hard disk upgrade	47

Moving with your computer	49
Disconnecting from the desktop	51
Moving around	52
Preparing the computer	52
What to bring to short meetings	52
What to bring to long meetings	52
Taking the computer home	53
Preparing the computer	53
What to bring with you	53
Special considerations	53
Setting up a home office	54
Traveling with the computer	54
Preparing the computer	54
What to take with you	54
Special considerations	54
Traveling internationally with your computer	55
Preparing the computer	55
What to take with you	55
Special considerations	55
Software	57

System software	59
Using system utilities	60
Acer eManager	60

Launch Manager	61
BIOS Utility	61
Acer Disc to Disc Recovery	62
Multilingual operating system installation	62
Restore without a Recovery CD	62
Setup password and exit	63

Troubleshooting	65
Frequently asked questions	67
Requesting service	70
International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW)	70
Before you call	70
Appendix A Specifications	71
Appendix B
Regulation & safety notices	77
Index	93

Getting familiar with

your computer

Your TravelMate computer combines solid performance, versatility, multimedia capabilities and portability with a stylish design. Increase your productivity by working wherever you are.

This chapter provides an in-depth "tour" of your computer's features.

A tour of your computer

After setting up your new TravelMate, Aspire notebook computer, as illustrated in the Just for starters… poster, take a few minutes to explore the unit.

Front view

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#	Item	Description

1	Display screen	Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
		displays computer output.

2	Launch Keys	Buttons for launching frequently used
		programs. See“Launch keys” on page 21
		for more details.

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#	Item	Description

3	Status indicators	Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn
		on and off to show the status of the
		computer, its functions and
		components.

4	Power button	Turns on the computer power.

5	Keyboard	Inputs data into your computer.

6	Touchpad	Touch-sensitive pointing device which
		functions like a computer mouse.

7	Palmrest	Comfortable support area for your
		hands when you use the computer.

8	Click buttons	The left and right buttons function like
	(left, center and right)	the left and right mouse buttons; the
		center button serves as a 4-way scroll
		button.

Front view

#	Item	Description
1	Speakers	Left and right speakers deliver stereo
		audio output.
2	Power indicator	Lights green when the computer is on
		and lights orange when the computer is
		in suspend mode.
3	Battery indicator	Lights orange when the battery is being
		charged and lights green when the
		battery is full charged.
4	Bluetooth	Lights to indicate the status of
	communications	Bluetooth (optional) communications.
5	Wireless	Lights to indicate the status of wireless
	communications	LAN (optional) communications.
6	Latch	Locks and releases the lid.

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Left view

#	Item	Description

1	Security keylock	Connects to a Kensington-compatible
		computer security lock.

2	Two USB 2.0 ports	Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
		devices (e.g., USB mouse and USB
		camera).

3	PC Card slots	Support one Type II CardBus PC Card.



4	Eject button	Ejects the PC Card(s) from the slot.

5	Optical drive	Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or
		DVDs depending on the optical drive
		type.

6	LED indicator	Lights up when the optical drive is
		active.

7	Eject button	Ejects the optical drive tray from the
		drive.

8	Emergency eject slot	Ejects the optical drive tray when the
		computer is turned off.
		See page 24 for more details.

Right view

#	Item	Description

1	Line-in/Mic-in jack	Accepts audio line-in devices
		(e.g., audio CD player and stereo
		walkman).

2	Speaker/Line-Out/	Connects to audio line-out devices
	Headphone jack	(e.g., speakers and headphones).

3	Infrared port	Interfaces with infrared devices
		(e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware
		computer).
		computer).

4	Ventilation slots	Enable the computer to stay cool, even
		after prolonged use.

5	Two USB 2.0 ports	Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
		devices (e.g., USB mouse and USB
		camera).

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Rear view

#	Item	Description

1	Power jack	Connects to an AC adapter.



2	Ventilation slots	Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
		prolonged use.

3	External display port	Connects to a display device (e.g., external
		VGA monitor and LCD projector).

4	Modem jack	Connects to a phone line.

5	Network jack	Connects to an Ethernet LAN network.

Bottom view

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#	Item	Description

1	Battery bay	Houses the computer's battery pack.

2	Battery release latch	Unlatches to remove the battery pack.

3	Hard disk bay	Houses the computer's hard disk.

4	Cooling fans	Help keep the computer cool.
		Note: Don’t cover or obstruct the opening
		of the fans.

5	Memory compartment	Houses the computer's main memory.

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Features

Performance

•Intel® Pentium® 4 processors 2.8/3.0/3.2/3.4/3.6 GHz or Intel® Celeron® processors 2.6 GHz and above

•ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON™ 9000 IGP chipset

•256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM, 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 TFT LCD panel providing a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease-of-use:

-15.0” XGA (1024x768) resolution

-15.4” WXGA (1280x800) resolution

•3D graphics support

•Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support

•“Automatic LCD dim” feature, automatically selecting the best setting for the display in order to conserve power

•DualView™ support

Multimedia

•High-speed built-in optical drive:

DVD/CD-RW Combo, DVD-Dual, or DVD-Super Multi

•MS DirectSound compatible

•Built-in dual speakers

Connectivity

•Integrated 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection

•Built-in 56Kbps fax/data modem

•Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports

•Fast infrared wireless communication (manufacturing option)

•IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless LAN (manufacturing option)

•Bluetooth® (manufacturing option)

Human-centric design

•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 Type II CardBus PC Card slot

•Upgradeable memory modules

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Indicators

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

# 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 hard disk or optical drive
		is active.

In addition, there are two indicators at the front panel. Even when the cover is closed, the state or features can still be seen.

#	Icon	Function	Description
4		Power	Lights green when the computer is on
			and lights orange when in suspend mode.
5		Battery	Lights orange when the battery is being
		indicator	charged and green when the battery is
			fully charged.

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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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.

Windows keys

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

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Key	Description

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:
	+ Tab	Activates the next Taskbar button.
	+ E	Opens the My Computer window.
	+ F1	Opens Help and Support.
	+ F	Opens the Find: All Files dialog box.
	+ M	Minimizes all windows.
	Shift +	+ M Undoes the minimize all windows

( + M) action.

	+ R	Opens the Run dialog box.

Application key	This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse
	button; it opens the application's context menu.

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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.

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		Acer eSetting	Launches Launches the Acer
			eSetting in the Acer
			eManager set by the Acer
			Empowering Key. See See
			“Acer eManager” on
			page 60.

Fn-F3		Power Management	Launches power options.

Fn-F4		Sleep	Puts the computer in Sleep
			mode.

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Hot Key Icon	Function	Description
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.
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 sound volume.
Fn-↓	Volume down	Decreases the sound volume.
Fn-→	Brightness up	Increases the screen
		brightness.
Fn-←	Brightness down	Decreases the screen
		brightness.
Alt Gr-$	US dollar	Types the US dollar sign.
Alt Gr-	Euro	Types the Euro symbol.
Euro

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Special Key

You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To type:

The Euro symbol

1Open a text editor or word processor.

2Either directly press the Euro symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold Alt Gr and then press the Euro symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard.

The US dollar sign

1Open a text editor or word processor.

2Either directly press the dollar sign at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold Alt Gr and then press the dollar sign at the upper-center of the keyboard.

Note: This function varies by the operating system version.

Touchpad

The built-in touchpad is a PS/2- compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. The cursor responds to your finger movements on the touchpad. In addition, the two click buttons provide the same functionality as a computer mouse, while the scroll key enables easy 4-way scrolling in documents and web pages.

The touchpad is located in the middle of the palm rest area, providing maximum comfort and efficiency.

Touchpad basics

Use the touchpad as follows:

•Slide your finger over the surface of the touchpad to control the movement of the cursor. Tap the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions.

•Press the left (1) and right (3) click buttons to perform selection and execution functions, just as you would use the buttons on a computer mouse.

•Use the scroll key (2) to scroll through long documents and web pages. Press the top of the key to scroll up, bottom to scroll down; left to scroll left, and right to scroll right.

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Function	Left Button	Right	4-Way	Tap
Function	Left Button	Button	Scroll Key	Tap
		Button	Scroll Key

Execute	Click twice			Tap twice
	quickly.			quickly.

Select	Click once.			Tap once.

Drag	Click and hold.			Tap twice
	Then, slide your			quickly. On the
	finger across			second tap,
	the touchpad to			slide your
	drag the cursor			finger across
	over the			the touchpad
	selection.			to drag the
				cursor over the
				selection.

Access		Click
content		once.
menu

Scroll			Click and
			hold the up/
			down/left/
			right button.

Note: Keep your fingers, as well as the surface of the touchpad, clean and dry. The touchpad is sensitive to your finger movements: the lighter your touch, the better the response. Tapping hard will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness.

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