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T ravelMate 650 series User’ s guide UN761.f/cppl!!Qbhf!j!!Gsjebz-!Kbovbsz!28-!3114!!7;47!QN.
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.
iii First things first W e would like to thank you for making the T ravelMate series of notebook computers your choice for your mobile computing needs.
iv keyboard. See 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 , T urn off Computer ; then click Tu r n O f f .
v • 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. T aking car e of your AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to any other device.
vi • The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged. • Liquid has been spilled into the product. • The computer does not operate normally .
Contents First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iii 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1 A TravelMate tour 3 Front open view 3 Front view 4 Left view 6 Right.
viii Notebook Manager 55 55 66 BIOS Utility 56 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 64 Appendix A Specifications 67 Appendix B Notices 73 Index 81 UN761.
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Y our T ravelMate computer combines high- performance, versatility , power management features and multimedia capabilities with a unique style and ergonomic design. W ork with unmatched productivity and reliability with your new power computing partner .
3 A T ravelMate 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 # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 4 Fr ont view 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer . 6 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer . 7 Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer , its functions and components.
5 Notes: 1.Four-in-one card reader is a manufacturing option, subject to configur a tion. 2.Bluetooth button and indicator work on models with Bluetooth onl y . 3.InviLink button and indicator work on models with wireless LAN onl y . 5 Bluetooth butto n 2 Enables or disables Bluetooth functionalit y .
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 6 Left view # Item Description 1 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.
7 Right view Note: The positions of the AcerMedia indicator , eject button and emergency eject hole may differ depending on the optical drive module installed. 8 PC Card slot Accepts one T ype II PC Card. # Item Description 1 AcerMedia drive Houses a removable media drive module.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 8 Rear view # Item Description 1 Modem jack Connects to a phone line. 2 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 3 Expansion port Connects to I/O port replicator or EasyPort expansion devices. 4 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.
9 Bottom view # Item Description 1A c e r M e d i a b a y release latch Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removing the optical drive. 2 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module. 3 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 4 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 10 10 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note : Don’t cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 11 Personal identification slot Insert a business card or similar -sized identification card to personalize your computer .
11 Featur es 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.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 12 Connectivity • High-speed fax/data modem port • Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port • Fast infrared wireless communication • Four USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports • IEEE 1394 port • InviLink 802.11b or 802.
13 Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators below the display screen, and two on the front of the computer. The Power and Battery status indicators are visible even when the display is closed. Icon Function Description Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 14 Battery Lights orange when the battery is charging. Icon Function Description UN761.f/cppl!!Qbhf!25!!Gsjebz-!Kbovbsz!28-!3114!!7;47!QN.
15 Using the keyboar d 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.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 16 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.
17 W indows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. 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. Key Description Windows logo key Start button.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 18 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 S etup Launch Notebook Manager.
19 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. Fn-F6 Screen blank T urns the display screen backlight off to save power .
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 20 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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1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 22 Launch Keys Located above the keyboard are five buttons. The left-most button is the power button. To the right of the power button are the four launch keys. They are designated as the mail button, the web browser button, and two programmable buttons (P1 and P2).
23 Aside from the email checking function, there is a mail button that is used to launch the email application. It is located above the keyboard right below the LCD.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 24 T ouchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support.
25 T apping on the touchpad produces similar results. • Use the 4-way scroll (2) button (top/bottom/left and right) to scroll a page up, down, left or right. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the vertical and horizontal scroll bars of Windows applications.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 26 Storage This computer supplies you with the following media storage: • High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk • AcerMedia drive Har d disk The high-capacity hard disk is the answer to your storage needs. This is where your programs and data are stored.
27 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button. When the power is off, you can eject the drive tray using the emergency eject hole.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 28 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds. Note: T o change the region code, insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD-ROM drive. Please refer to the online help for more information.
29 Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC’97 stereo audio, and includes a built-in sensitive microphone and dual stereo speakers. There are audio ports on the rear of the computer. See “Rear view” on page 8 for more information on connecting external audio devices.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 30 Power management This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to the serial and parallel ports, and video memory.
31 Moving ar ound with your T ravelMate This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save your work in progress.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 32 - or - you can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing Fn-F4 . Then close and latch the display. When you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; then slide and release the power switch.
33 from the drive(s). Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall. Caution: Avoid pack ing items next to the top cover of the computer .
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 34 If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time, you might also want to add an external keyboard, monitor, or mouse.
35 What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • .
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 36 Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your computer. Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch, Smart Card and passwords.
37 the Smart Card. If your Smart Card is unavailable, you can use the Emergency Card as a temporary replacement card. • P latinumKey auto-authenticate and auto cache with one-click logons to all pas.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 38 warranty card is completed and sent back to Acer . This information will be used by Acer service centers to confirm ownership in case your Smart Card "key" is lost or damaged.
39 PlatinumSecure Options Click on the PlatinumSecure Options button to open the Smart Card Options window. It provides great flexibility to meet the various privacy protection needs of many different users. • Disable Smart Card Authentication When Disable PlatinumP AS is selected, the PlatinumPAS Preboot Authentication System will be disabled.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 40 Smart Card Manager The Multiple user support is implemented and managed in Smart Card Manager. Please note that five users can be registered on one PC. If you registered as the Primary User, ONLY you can add/remove other users.
41 of files. Running PlatinumKey PlatinumKey provides one-click logon to all password-required websites. With its unique Smart Card caching technology, you can greatly extend the limited card memory size to unlimited use by storing your private data in an encrypted file either on the Smart Card, or on the 360 Degree Web secure website server.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 42 4 If PlatinumKey is being used for the very first time, it will ask "W ould you like to link to 360 Degree W eb secure website server to backup the informati.
43 • Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk. Even if the hard disk is removed from the computer and moved to another computer , it cannot be accessed without the Hard Disk Password.
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After learning the basics of your T ravelMate computer , let’ s get acquainted with the advanced features of your computer . In this chapter , you will learn how to add options, upgrade components for better performance, and customize your computer .
47 Expanding thr ough options Your TravelMate offers you a complete mobile computing experience. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, see your online guide for more details.
2 Customizing my computer 48 To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack on the rear of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network.
49 Universal Serial Bus The Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect and daisy-chain USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources.
2 Customizing my computer 50 IEEE 1394 port The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported devices like a video camera or digital camera.
51 Inserting a PC Card Insert the card into the slot and make the proper connections (e.g., network cable), if necessary. See your card manual for details. Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card: 1 Exit the application using the card. 2 Left-click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation.
2 Customizing my computer 52 Port expansion devices Two types of expansion devices are available for your computer: • I/O replicator - adds serial port and parallel port connections to your computer . • EasyPort - adds a host of ports for your computer , and allows you to connect and disconnect peripherals from your computer in one quick step.
53 2 Remove the screws from the memory cover (a); then lift up and remove the memory cover (b). 3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot (a), then gently press it down (b) until it clicks into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw .
2 Customizing my computer 54 Swapping AcerMedia drive modules Note : The hard disk drive module is not hot-swappable. Y ou have to turn off your computer before you can swap the module. You can swap the AcerMedia drive with any optional AcerMedia modules.
55 Using system utilities Notebook Manager The computer has a built-in system setup program called Notebook Manager. The Windows-based Notebook Manager allows you to set passwords, the startup sequence of the drives, and power management settings. It also shows current hardware configurations.
2 Customizing my computer 56 Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four launch keys located above the keyboard. See “Launch Keys” on page 22 for the location. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start , Programs , and then Launch Manager to start the application.
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This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer . Do not attempt to open the computer by yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
59 Fr equently-asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy answers and solutions are provided for each one. I slid the power switch and opened the display , but the computer does not start or boot-up.
3 T roubleshooting my computer 60 Image is not full-screen. The computer display has a native resolution of 1024 x 768 (XGA) for the 14.1” and 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+) for the 15.0”. If you set the resolution lower than this, the screen expands to fill the computer display.
61 The keyboard does not r espond. Try attaching an external keyboard to the USB 2.0 connector on the rear of the computer. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. The infrared port does not work.
3 T roubleshooting my computer 62 T r oubleshooting tips This notebook computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems. If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see “Error messages” on page 63.
63 Err or messages If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action.
3 T roubleshooting my computer 64 Requesting service International T raveler’ s W arranty (ITW) Your computer is backed by an International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling. Our worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand.
65 You are required to provide the following information: Name:________________________________________ Address:______________________________________ ______________________________________________ Te.
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Appendix A Specifications UN761.f/cppl!!Qbhf!78!!Gsjebz-!Kbovbsz!28-!3114!!7;47!QN.
This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer . UN761.f/cppl!!Qbhf!79!!Gsjebz-!Kbovbsz!28-!3114!!7;47!QN.
69 Micropr ocessor • Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor-M with 512 KB level 2 cache featuring the new Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep™ technology Memory • Main memory expandable to 1 GB • Dual 20.
Appendix A Specifications 70 • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button I/O ports • One type II CardBus PC Card slot • One RJ-45 jack (Ethernet 10/100) • One RJ-11 phone jack ( V .92) • One DC-in jack • One parallel port • One external monitor port • One speaker/headphone-out jack (3.
71 System • ACPI support • DMI 2.0-compliant • Microsoft Windows operating system Power • Battery pack • 65Wh Li-Ion battery pack • 1.5-hour rapid charge/3.
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This appendix lists the general notices of your computer . UN761.f/cppl!!Qbhf!85!!Gsjebz-!Kbovbsz!28-!3114!!7;47!QN.
75 FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Appendix B Notices 76 Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
77 Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully . Save these instructions for future reference. 1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Appendix B Notices 78 controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
79 Lithium battery statement CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if at all possible.
Appendix B Notices 80 intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
81 Index A AC adapter caring for v AcerMedia drive 26 audio 29 adjusting the volume 29 troubleshooting 60 B battery pack caring for v BIOS utility 56 brightness hotkeys 19 C caps lock 15 on indicator .
82 installing 52– 53 upgrading 52 messages error 63 modem 47 N network 47 Notebook Manager 55 hotkey 18 notice DVD copyright protection 79 num lock 15 on indicator 13 numeric keypad num lock 16 O on.
83 W warranty International Traveler’s Warran- ty 64 Windows keys 17 UN761.f/cppl!!Qbhf!94!!Gsjebz-!Kbovbsz!28-!3114!!7;47!QN.
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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 650 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 650 Series - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Acer 650 Series, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Acer 650 Series va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Acer 650 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 650 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 650 Series. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Acer 650 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.
