Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit TravelMate 800 Series du fabricant Acer
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T ravelMate 800 series User’ s guide TM800-e.book Page i Monday, February 17, 2003 4:07 PM.
Changes may be made periodically to the info rmation in this publicat ion without obligation to notify any person of such re vision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary doc uments and publications.
iii Englis h 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. W e hope you will be happy with yo ur T ravelMate as much as we enjoyed making it for you.
iv English Basic care and tips for using your computer T ur ning your computer on and off To turn on the computer, simply press the power button, the button 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.
v Englis h • 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.
vi English 2 Disconnect the AC adapter . 3 Use a soft cloth moistened with water . Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 4 T o 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.
Contents First things first iii 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 Left view 5 Rear vie.
viii English 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 79 TM800-e.
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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 Englis h 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 English 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 Englis h Front view # Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs sound. 2 Bluetooth button Starts (optional) Bluetooth functionality . 3 Bluetooth indicator Indicates th at (optional) Bluetooth is enabled. 4 InviLink button Opens (optional) wireless connectivity .
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 6 English Left view # Item Description 1 Four (4) USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Note: The far left USB port on the computer will be disabled when connected with a PortReplicator .
7 Englis h Right view Note: The positions of the AcerMe dia 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 16-bit PC Card or 32- bit CardBus PC Card. # Item Description 1 AcerMedia drive Houses a removable media drive module.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 8 English 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.
9 Englis h 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 English 8 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 9M e m o r y compartment Houses the computer’ s memory . 10 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note : Don’t cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
11 Englis h Featur es Below is a brief summary of th e computer’s many features: Performance • Intel® Pentium® M Processor with 1024 KB level 2 cache featuring the new Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 12 English Connectivity • High-speed fax/data modem port • Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port • Fast infrared wireless communication • Four (4) USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports • IEEE 1394 port • InviLink 802.
13 Englis h Indicators The computer has three easy-to- read status indicators below the display screen, and two on the front of the computer. The Battery and Power status indica tors are visible even when you close the display. Icon Function Description Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 14 English 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 wh ich you can toggle on and off.
15 Englis h Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad func tions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small ch aracters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 16 English W indows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows logo key Start button.
17 Englis h 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.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 18 English 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 T urns the display screen backlight off to save power .
19 Englis h The Euro symbol If your keyboard layout is set to Un ited States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard. Note for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 20 English 4 V erify that the keyboard layout used for "En English (United States)" is set to United States-International. If not, select and click on ADD ; then select United States- International and click on OK .
21 Englis h E-Mail Detection Click right button at the Launch Man ager icon on the taskbar and click on E-Mail Detection. In this dialog bo x, you have the option to enable disable mail checking, set the time in terval for mail checking, etc. If you already have an email account, you can fill in User Name, Password and POP3 Sever in the dialog box.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 22 English T ouchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing de vice 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.
23 Englis h • 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 hori zontal scroll bars of Windows applications. Note: Keep your fingers dry and cl ean when using the touchpad.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 24 English 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.
25 Englis h 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 26 English 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-RO M drive. Please refer to the online help for more information.
27 Englis h Audio The computer comes with 16-bit hi gh-fidelity AC’97 stereo audio, and includes a built-in sensitive microphone and dual stereo speakers. There are audio ports on the left of the computer. See “Front view Left view” on page 5 for more information on connecting external audio devices.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 28 English 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, hard disk, peripherals connected to the serial and paralle l ports, and video memory.
29 Englis h Moving ar ound with your T ravelMate This section gives you tips and hi nts 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 30 English - 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.
31 Englis h • Check if you have removed all medi a, diskettes and compact discs, from the drive(s). Failure to re move the media can damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in a protecti ve case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 32 English If you use your computer at home fo r significant periods of time, you might also want to add an extern al keyboard, monitor, or mouse.
33 Englis h 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 p.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 34 English Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investmen t 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.
35 Englis h • PlatinumSecure enhances the se cure logon procedure for your Windows at the operating system level. It provides user authentication through its encryption/decryption function using the Smart Card. If your Smart Card is unavailable, you can use the Emergency Card as a temporary replacement card.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 36 English Registering your Smart Card Important! Y our Acer notebook is equipped with a Smart Card security feature that protects the computer from unauthorized access. If you enable this feat ure, please make sure that your warranty card is completed an d sent back to Acer .
37 Englis h 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.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 38 English • S ystem Lock Option When Lock system when the Smart Card is not in use (default) is selected, if the Smart Card is removed, the PlatinumSecure screensaver comes up and access to the system is locked.
39 Englis h • In Windows Explorer , right-click on a selected folder , file, or group of files. Running PlatinumKey PlatinumKey provides one-click logon to all password-required websites.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 40 English 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 i.
41 Englis h • 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 .
45 Englis h Expanding thr ough options Your TravelMate offers you a comple te 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 46 English Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based (10/100 Mbps) network. To use the network feature, conn ect an Ethernet cable from the network jack on the rear of the com puter to a network jack or hub on your network.
47 Englis h Universal Serial Bus The Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect and daisy-ch ain USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. Your computer has four ports available. TM800-e.
2 Customizing my computer 48 English 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.
49 Englis h Inserting a PC Card Insert the card into the slot a nd make the proper connections (e.g., network cable), if necessary. Se e your card manual for details. Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card: 1 Exit the application using the card.
2 Customizing my computer 50 English 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 .
51 Englis h 2 Remove the screws from the memo ry 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 52 English Swapping AcerMedia drive modules Note : The hard disk drive module is not hot-swappable. Y ou have to turn off your computer be fore you can swap the module. You can swap the AcerMedia driv e with any optional AcerMedia modules.
53 Englis h Using system utilities Notebook Manager The computer has a built-in syste m setup program called Notebook Manager. The Windows-based Note book Manager allows you to set passwords, the startup sequence of the drives, and power management settings.
2 Customizing my computer 54 English Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the five launch keys located above the keyboard. See “Touchpad” on pa ge 22 for the location of the launch key. 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.
57 Englis h Fr equently-asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy answer s 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 58 English 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 scr een expands to fill the computer display.
59 Englis h The keyboard does not r espond. Try attaching an external keyboard to the USB 2.0 connector on the left of the computer. If it works, c ontact 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 60 English 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 61.
61 Englis h 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 62 English Requesting service International T raveler’ s W arranty (ITW) Your computer is backed by an Inte rnational Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling. Our worldwide network of service center s are there to give you a helping hand.
63 Englis h You are required to provide the following information: Name:________________________________________ Address:______________________________________ ________________________________________.
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Appendix A Specifications TM800-e.book Page 65 Monday, February 1 7, 2003 4:07 PM.
This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer . TM800-e.book Page 66 Monday, February 1 7, 2003 4:07 PM.
67 Englis h Micropr ocessor • Intel® Pentium® M Processor with 1024 KB level 2 cache featuring the new Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep™ technology Memory • Main memory expandable to 2 GB • Dual 2.
Appendix A Specifications 68 English Keyboard and pointing device • 84 - /85 - /88 - key Windows keyboard • 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 .
69 Englis h System • ACPI support • DMI 2.0-compliant • Microsoft® Windows® operating system Power • Battery pack • 65 wh Li-Ion battery pack • 1.
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Appendix B Notices TM800-e.book Page 71 Monday, February 1 7, 2003 4:07 PM.
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73 Englis h 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 74 English Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus meet s 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.
75 Englis h Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully . Save these instructions for future reference. 1 Follow all warnings and instruct ions marked on the product. 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aeros ol cleaners.
Appendix B Notices 76 English 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.
77 Englis h Lithium battery statement CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is inco rrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer . Dispose of used batteries according to local regula tions. Recycle if at all possible.
Appendix B Notices 78 English Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent No s. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098, and 4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only . A-T ick notice For safety reasons, only connect he adsets with a telecommunications compliance label.
79 Englis h Index A AC adapter caring for v AcerMedia drive 24 audio 27 adjusting the volume 27 troubleshooting 58 B battery pack caring for v BIOS utility 54 brightness hotkeys 18 C caps lock 14 on i.
80 English installing 50– 51 upgrading 50 messages error 61 modem 45 N network 46 Notebook Manager 53 hotkey 17 notice DVD copyright protection 77 num lock 14 on indicator 13 numeric keypad num lock.
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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 TravelMate 800 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 TravelMate 800 Series - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Acer TravelMate 800 Series, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Acer TravelMate 800 Series va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Acer TravelMate 800 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 TravelMate 800 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 TravelMate 800 Series. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Acer TravelMate 800 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.
