Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit 2200 Series du fabricant Acer
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TravelMate 2200/2700 Series User’ s Guide.
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iii English First things first Your guides A set of guides is provided to help you set up an d use your TravelMate, Aspire computer: For more information on Acer’s products, services, and support, please visit the web site: http:// www.
iv English Windows Help and Support for more information. Note : If you are unable to sh ut down the computer in the usual way, press and hold the power butto n for more than four seconds. You should then wait at least two seconds before turning the computer on again.
v English Taking care of yo ur 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 remo vi ng or replac ing the batter y.
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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 comput er 3 Front view 3 Front view 5 Left view 6 Right view.
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 Expansio.
Launch Manager 61 BIOS Utility 61 Acer Disc to Disc Recovery 62 Multilingual o perating system installatio n 62 Restore without a Recovery CD 62 Setup password and exit 63 Troubleshooting 65 Frequentl.
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Getting familiar with your computer.
Your TravelMate computer combines solid performance, versat ility, multimedia capabilities and portabili ty with a stylish design. Increase your productivity by working wherever you are. This chapter provides an in-depth "tour" of your computer's features.
3 English A tour of your computer After setting up you r new TravelMate, As pire notebook c omputer, as illustrated in the Just for sta rters… poster, take a few minutes to explore the unit. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.
Getting familiar with your computer 4 English 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 powe r. 5 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer.
5 English Front view # Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio outp ut. 2 Power indicator Lights green when the computer is o n and lights orange when the computer is in suspend mode. 3 Battery indicator Lights orange when the battery is being charged and lights g reen when the battery is full charged.
Getting familiar with your computer 6 English 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).
7 English 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/ Headphone jack Connects to audio lin e-out devices (e.g., speakers and headphones). 3 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.
Getting familiar with your computer 8 English Rear view # Item Description 1 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even a fter prolonged use. 3 External display port Connects to a display device (e.
9 English Bottom view # 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.
Getting familiar with your computer 10 English Features Performance • Intel® Pentium® 4 pr oc essors 2.8/3.0/ 3.2/3.4/3.6 GHz or Intel® Celeron® processors 2.
11 English Connectivity • Integrated 10/100 Mbps Fa st Ethernet connection • Built-in 56Kbps fax/data modem • Four Universal Serial B us (USB) 2.
Getting familiar with your computer 12 English Indicators The computer has three easy-to-r ead status icons below the display screen. In addition, there are two indicators at the front panel. Even when the cover is closed , the state or features ca n still be seen.
13 English 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 whic h you can toggle on an d off. Lock Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alpha betic characters typed are in uppercase.
Getting familiar with your computer 14 English Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad func tions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated b y small ch aracters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-cont rol key symbols are not printed on the keys.
15 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that pe rform Windows-spec ific functio ns. 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 pro vide a variety of functions: + Tab Activates the next Taskb ar button.
Getting familiar with your computer 16 English Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or ke y combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen brightness , volume output an d the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pr essing the other key i n the hot key comb ination.
17 English Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and bo th the display screen and external monitor. Fn-F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.
Getting familiar with your computer 18 English Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bot tom-right of your keyboar d.
19 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a PS/2- compat ible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. The cu rsor responds to your finger movements on the touchpad. In addition, the two click buttons provide the same function ality as a computer mouse, while the scroll key enables easy 4-way scrollin g in documents and web p ages.
Getting familiar with your computer 20 English Note : Keep your fingers, as well as the surface of the to uchpad, clean and dry. The touchpad is sensitive to your finger movements: the lighter your t ouc h, the better the response. Tapping hard will not increase the touc hpad's responsiveness.
21 English Launch keys Located at the upper-right above the k eyboard are four buttons. These buttons ar e called l aunch keys. They are designated as the mail, Web browser, Empowering a nd programmable keys. Press the Acer Empowering Key to run the Acer e Manager.
Getting familiar with your computer 22 English Caution: It is impo rtant that the Bluetooth and Wireless LAN features are turned off before boarding an airplane. # Launch Key Default Application 5 Blu etooth Enables your Bluetooth.(optional) 6 Wireless Enables your 802.
23 English Storage Your computer offers a variet y of data storage options: • The high capacity En hanced-IDE hard disk drive. The hard drive is up gradeable, ena bling you to increa se your storage capacity in the future. Cons ult your dealer if you need to upgrade.
Getting familiar with your computer 24 English Emergency ejection of the opt ical drive tray If you need to eject t he optical driv e tray when the computer is turned off, push a straightened pa per clip into the optical drive emergency eject hole. The tray will be releas ed, and partially popped open .
25 English Connectivity options Your computer has buil t-in connec tivity options, enabl ing you to hook up to a network or commu nicate over a ph one line. Ethernet and LAN The integrated network feature allo ws you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based (10/100 BASE-T) network.
Getting familiar with your computer 26 English Fax/Data modem Your computer features a built-in fax/data modem, enabling you to communic ate over a phone line. This means that you can connect to the Internet via a dialup acc ount with an ISP, log i n to your network from a remote location, or send faxes.
27 English Fast infrared The computer’s fast infrared (FIR) po rt a llows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR-aware comput ers and peri pheral s such as PDAs (personal digital assistants), mobile phones, and infrared printers.
Getting familiar with your computer 28 English Audio Your computer includes an in tegrated stereo audio system. Built-in stereo speakers are loca ted at the front of the unit. Volume is adjusted usi ng software, such as Vol ume Control in Windows, Volume Fn keys, or any other application that provi des a volume adjustment control.
29 English Securing your computer Your comput er features hardware an d software sec urity solu tions, in the form of a slot for a Kensingt on lock an d a password faci lity. Security slot A slot for a Kensin gton slot ena ble s you to physically protect your computer from theft.
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Operating on battery power.
Your TravelMate computer operates on battery or AC power. This chapter provides information for operating on battery po wer, as well as information on how your computer manages and saves power.
33 English Battery pack The computer uses a batt ery pack th at gives you long use between charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning.
Operating on battery power 34 English 6 Reconnect the AC a dapter and fully char ge the battery a gain. Follow these steps ag ain until the ba ttery has been charge d and discharged three times. Use this conditioning process fo r all new batteries, or if a b attery hasn't been used for a long time.
35 English 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery locks in place. To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to release the bat tery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay.
Operating on battery power 36 English battery to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your AC adapter and battery. Battery-lo w warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows Power Meter.
37 English Power management Your computer features a built-i n power management unit that constantly monitors syst em ac tivity. System ac tivity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, touchpad/mo use, hard disk dr ive, optical dr ive, peripheral s connected to the computer, and video memory.
Operating on battery power 38 English.
Peripherals and options.
Your TravelMate comput er offers good expansion capabilities. This chapter provides information on connecting peripherals to expand yo ur system. It als o describes how to upgr ade key components to enhance system performance and keep your computer in step with the latest technology.
41 English External display devices You can connect an external (VGA) monitor or projec tor to your computer's extern al display port. Use the Fn + F5 hot key to togg le the displa y setting bet ween the computer's LCD panel and the ex ternal disp lay device.
Peripherals and options 42 English USB devices Your computer features four Univer sal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports for connecting a ra nge of USB pe ripheral s. See “External input devices” on page 41, and “Printer” on page 43 for information on connect ing a USB keyboard, keypad, mous e or pr inter.
43 English Printer Your computer supports USB printers. Refer to the printer's ma nual for information on: • Setting up the hardware • Installing the necessary drivers in Windows • Operatin.
Peripherals and options 44 English Expansion devices PC Card Your computer features one PC Card slot that support one standar d Type II C ardBus (PCM CIA). This greatly incre ases your c omputer's usability and expandability. A variety of PC Ca rds are available, such a s flash memory, SRAM, fax/data m odem, LAN, and SCSI Cards.
45 English To remov e a PC Card: 1 Close the application th at is using the PC Card. 2 Double click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar, and then select the option to safely remove the card. Wait for the mes sage telling you that it is now safe to remove the card.
Peripherals and options 46 English Key component upgrades Your computer is designed to deliv er solid performanc e. However, in time, you might find th at your appl ications de mand even mor e computing power. For this reason , you are able to upgrade key components.
47 English 3 Insert the memory module diagonal ly in the slot (1), and then press down gently until it cli cks in place (2). 4 Replace the memor y compartmen t door, and fas ten the screw. The computer automatically dete cts the new module and reconfigures the memory.
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Moving with your computer.
Your TravelMate comput er is ideal for taking with you when you move around. This chapter provides tips on things to consider when traveling with your computer.
51 English Disconnecting from the desktop Before moving with your com puter, you must turn it off and disconnect al l peripherals: 1 Save your work and close all applications. 2 Shut down Wi ndows to tu rn off your computer. 3 Unplug the AC adapter from t he mains outlet, and then disconnect it from the computer.
Moving with your co mputer 52 English Moving around Sometimes you might need to move your computer a short distance. For example, you mi ght need to move from your office desk to a meeting room. In these situations, you don't have to sh ut down the operatin g system .
53 English Taking the computer home When you move between your office and home you will need to prepare your computer for the short trip. Preparing the computer After disconne cting your com puter from the desktop, pr epare the unit as follows: 1 Remove all media from the drives .
Moving with your co mputer 54 English Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home, as well as at work , it may be worthwhile purcha sing a second AC adapter. This will allow you to travel ligh ter, as you can keep an AC adapter in eac h location.
55 English Traveling internationally with your computer Occasionally you might need to travel between countries with your computer. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would for normal tra vel. Rememb er to take special precautions for a ir travel.
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Software.
Your TravelMate com puter includes system utilities. This chapter provides information on the important software t hat comes with your computer..
59 English System software Your computer comes preloa ded with the following software: • Microsoft® Windows® o perating system • Hardware BIOS Setup Util ity • System utilities, drivers and application software Note : To run software applications in Windows, first click on the Start button.
Software 60 English Using system utilities Acer eManager Acer eManager is an innovative sofware designed for freque ntly used functions. At the press of the Acer Empowering Key, the Acer eManager user int erface appears, featuring two main settings -- Acer eSetting and Acer ePres entation (selecte d models).
61 English Launch Manager The Acer Launch Ma nager allows you to set the pr ogrammable launch keys, including the default mail and Web browswer keys, as well as the Empowering and P keys. The Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be set by users. See “Launch keys” on page 21 for more information.
Software 62 English Acer Disc to Disc Recovery Note : This feature is only available on certain m odels. Multilingual operating system installation Follow the instru ctions to choo se the operating syst em and langua ge you use when you first power-on the system.
63 English 1 Restart the system . 2 The instruction "Press < F2 > to E nter BIOS" is shown at the bottom of the screen, during POST. 3 Press < Alt > + < F10 > at the same time to e nter the recovery process. 4 The message "The system has pa ssword protection.
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Troubleshooting.
This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems. Please read it before calling a technician. Solutions to more serious problems may require opening the computer. Do not attempt to open and se rvice the computer by yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
67 English Frequently asked questions This sec tion sugge sts soluti ons to commonly encountered problems. I press the power button, but my computer does not start or boot-up. Look at the Power status indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is bein g delivered to th e comput er.
Troubleshooting 68 English There is no audio coming from my computer. Check the following: • The volume may be mu ted. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, cli ck on the icon and deselect the Mute option.
69 English • If the disc is OK , the drive head mig ht be dirty. Clean it us ing a drive head cleaning kit. The printer does not work. Check the following: • Make sure that the pr inter is conn ected to a power outlet and it is turned on.
Troubleshooting 70 English Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) Your computer is backed by an International Trave ler’s Warranty (ITW) that gives you security and peac e of mind when tr aveling. Our worldwide network of service center s are there to give you a helping hand.
Appendix A Specifications.
This appendix lists the gener al specifications of your computer..
73 English Microprocessor • Intel® Pentium® 4 pr oce ssors 2.8/3.0/3.2/3.4/3.6 GHz or or Intel® Celeron® processors 2.6 GHz and above Memory • 256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM sta nd ard, upgradeable to 204 8 MB with dual soD IMM modules • 512 KB flash ROM BIOS Data storage • One 30 GB and above E-IDE hard disk (2.
Appendix A Specifications 74 English Audio • Two built-in stereo speakers • MS DirectSound compatible • Audio ports for micr ophone-i n and head phones Keyboard and pointing device • 84/85/88-.
75 English Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5°C ~ 35°C • Non-operating: -20°C ~ 65 °C • Humidity (non-con densing): • Operating: 20% ~ 80% RH • Non-operating: 20% ~ 80% RH Operating system • Microsoft® Wi ndows® XP Home/P ro operating system • ACPI 1.
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Appendix B Regulation & safety.
This appendix lists the general notices for your computer..
79 English English Energy Star Guidelines Compliance As an Energy Star Partner, Acer In c. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. FCC notice This device has been tested and foun d to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursu ant to Par t 15 of the FCC Rules.
Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 80 English Caution Changes or modifications not expres sly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer.
81 English English Number (R EN) for th is equipmen t. Upon re quest, you m ust prov ide this information to your telephon e company. If your telephon e equipment c auses harm to the telep hone network, the telephone company may disconti nue your ser vice temporarily.
Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 82 English Notice for Australia For safety reasons, only connect he adsets with a telecom munications compliance label.
83 English English 5 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service . Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference. 1 Follow all wa rnings and i nstructions mar ked on the prod uct.
Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 84 English b If liquid h as been spilled into the product. c If the product ha s been exposed to rain or water.
85 English English APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION A UX RAYONS.
Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 86 English Radio Device Regulatory Notice Note : Below r egulatory i nformation is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth™ only. General This product complies wi th the radio frequency an d safety standards of any country or regi on in which i t ha s been approved for wireless use.
87 English English Cyprus and Malta. Usage allowed in the countries of European Union, as well as Norway, Switzerland, Ic eland and Liechtenste in. This device must be used in strict accordance with the re gulations and constraints in the country of use.
Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 88 English Note : Acer Wireless Mini PCI Adapter implements transmission diversity function. The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antenn as. One of the antennas is selected automatically or manually (by users) to have good quality of radiocommunication.
89 English English Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102) The TravelMate, Aspire series employ s low gain integral an tennas that do not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; c onsult Safety Co de 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s Web site at www.
Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 90 English Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
91 English English Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel : 886-2 -2 696-1234 Fax : 886-2- 2696-3535 www.acer.com Declaration of Conformity for CE mar king We , Acer Inc. 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd.
Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 92 English.
93 Index A Acer 62 audio 28 connecting externally 43 controlling volume 2 8 troublesh ooting 68 B battery pack battery-low warning 36 caring for v characteristics 33 charging 35 checking charge level .
94 K keyboard 13 connecting externally 41 embedded numeric keypad 14 hotkeys 16 lock keys 13 troublesh ooting 68 Windows keys 15 keypad connecting externally 41 L left view 5 M media access on indicat.
95 using 19– 2 0 travel international flights 55 local trips 54 U USB connect ing 42 V volume adjusting 28 W warranty International Traveler’s Warran- ty 70 Windows keys 15.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Acer 2200 Series c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Acer 2200 Series - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Acer 2200 Series, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Acer 2200 Series va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Acer 2200 Series, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Acer 2200 Series.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Acer 2200 Series. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Acer 2200 Series ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
