HON HAI PRECISION IND T60H6773 User Manual

TravelMate 660 series

User’s guide

TravelMate 660 series User’s guide Original Issue: May 2003

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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.

You r g ui de s

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:

1 Click on Start, Programs, TravelMate. 2 Click on TravelMate User’s guide. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader

installed. For instructions on how to use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help menu.

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

Basic care and tips for using your computer

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Turning your computer on and off

To turn on the computer, simply press the power button on the left of the launch keys found above your TravelMate’s standard keyboard. See “Front open 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 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 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 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.

• 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:

1 Power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter.

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

cleaners.

4 To 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 55.

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Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iv

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1

A TravelMate tour 3

Front open view 3 Front view 4 Left view 6 Right view 7 Rear view 8

Bottom view 9 Features 11 Indicators 13 Using the keyboard 14

Special keys 14 Launch Keys 20 Touchpad 22

Touchpad basics 22 Storage 24

Hard disk 24

AcerMedia bay 24

Using software 25 Audio 27

Adjusting the volume 27 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 40

Contents

2 Customizing my computer 43

Expanding through options 45

Connectivity options 45

Upgrade options 50 Using system utilities 53

Notebook Manager 53

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Launch Manager 54 BIOS Utility 54

3 Troubleshooting my computer 55

Frequently-asked questions 57 Troubleshooting tips 60 Error messages 61 Requesting service 62

International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) 62 Before you call 62

Appendix A Specifications 65

Appendix B Notices 71

Index 81

Contents

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.

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 open view

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# Item Description

1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display),

2 Power button Turns on the computer.

3 To uch pad Touch-sensitive pointing device which

4 Click buttons (left,

center and right)

displays computer output.

functions like a computer mouse.

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

# Item Description

1 Getting to know your TravelMate4

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5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands

6 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer.

7 Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and

8 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

9 Launch keys Special keys for launching internet browser,

when you use the computer.

off to show the status of the computer, its functions and components.

email program and frequently used programs. See more details.

“Launch Keys” on page 20 for

Front view

# Item Description

1 Speaker Outputs sound.

4-in-1 card reader

4-in-1 card reader1 indicator

4 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g.,

Reads cards from Smart Media, Memory Stick, MultiMedia, and Secure Digital cards.

Displays activity of 4-in-1 card reader.

infrared printer, IR-aware computer).

# Item Description

Bluetooth button

Bluetooth indicator2

InviLink button

InviLink indicator3

Enables or disables Bluetooth functionality.

Indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is enabled.

Enables or disables wireless LAN feature.

Indicates status of wireless LAN communication.

9 Latch Latch for opening and closing the laptop.

Notes:

1.Four-in-one card reader is a manufacturing option, subject to configuration. Only one card can operate at any given time.

2.Bluetooth button and indicator work on models with Bluetooth only. 3 .I nv iL in k b ut to n a nd in d ic at or wo rk o n m od el s w ith wi re le ss LAN only.

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1 Getting to know your TravelMate6

Left view

# Item Description

1 Four USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g.,

USB mouse, USB camera).

2 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.

3 Smart Card slot Slot for Smart Card interface 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

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

Connect to headphones or other line-out audio devices (speakers).

CardBus PC Card.

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