Acer 340 Series - Manual

x 12. Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman. 13. Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of them i...

xi ADVARSEL!Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Léver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. ADVARSELEksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt...

xiii Preface This manual describes features of the TravelMate 340 series notebook computers. This series of ultra-slim computers incorporate such features as CardBus, 16-bit PCI stereo audio, Fast Infrared, internal 56K modem, internal pointing device with scroll function, Universal Serial Bus, and ...

xv Turning off the computer There are a number of ways you can turn the power off. • Using the Windows Shut Down... command Click on Start, Shut Down..., and select Shut down; then click on OK. • Using the power switch Note: You can also use the power switch to perform power management functions. Se...

xvi Accessing the user’s guide This printed user’s guide is also available in PDF format which may come in handy if you need to print out a copy. Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. Follow these steps: 1. Click on Start, Programs, TravelMate. 2. Click on TravelMate User’s Guide...

xvii Care and maintenance 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 near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0ºC (32ºF) or above 50ºC (122ºF)...

xviii • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements (Model# BTP-25D1). 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...

3 Features This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features: Performance • Intel Pentium® III processor with integrated L2 cache memory • 64-bit main memory • Large and vibrant Thin-Film-Transistor (TFT) SVGA Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) • 64-bit graphics ac...

5 Display The large graphics display offers excellent viewing, display quality and desktop performance graphics. The computer supports a Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) displaying 32-bit true-color at 800x600 Super Video Graphics Array (SVGA) resolution. Video performance PCI...

7 Indicators The computer has six easy-to-read status icons on the right of the display screen. The Power and Sleep status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed. # Icon Function Description 1 Power Lights when the ...

1 Getting familiar with your computer 8 Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded 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...

9 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. Note: If an external keyboard ...

1 Getting familiar with your computer 10 Windows 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 Wi...

13 To type the Euro symbol: 1. Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. 3. Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol. Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to http://www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. K...

1 Getting familiar with your computer 14 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible 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 palm rest provides optimum comfort and ...

15 Note: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness. Customizing the center button ...

1 Getting familiar with your computer 16 Storage This computer supplies you with all-in-one media storage: • High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk • External EasyLink™ Combo Drive • Standard 3.5-inch floppy drive. • High-speed CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive (EasyLink DVD Combo Drive) Hard disk The rem...

17 3. Firmly connect the EasyLink Combo Drive (connector to connector) to the computer. To disconnect the EasyLink Combo Drive: 1. Click on the HotIDE icon ( ) on the Windows taskbar. 2. Select the stop operation. A message appears to confirm the stop operation. 3. Click on OK. 4. Disconnect the Eas...

1 Getting familiar with your computer 18 Ejecting the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM tray To eject the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM tray when the computer is turned on, press the CD-ROM eject button. When the power is off, you can eject the CD-ROM drive tray using the emergency eject hole. See page 102. Playing DVD movies ...

1 Getting familiar with your computer 20 Ports 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 “3 Peripherals and options” on page 45. Left port # Port Connects to... 1 E...

21 Rear ports # Icon Port Connects to... 1 Power jack AC adapter and power outlet 2 USB jack Universal Serial Bus device (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera) 3 Modem jack Phone line 4 Network jack Ethernet 10/100-based network 5 Infrared port Infrared device (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware computers) 6 P...

1 Getting familiar with your computer 22 Universal Serial Bus The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect and daisy-chain USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. Fax/data modem Some models have a built-in V.90 56Kbps PCI fax/data mo...

23 To use the network feature, connect a Ethernet cable from the network jack on the rear of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network. Then configure network settings for your computer. Note: Contact your network or system administrator for information on how to configure your computer ...

1 Getting familiar with your computer 24 Right ports PC Card slot There is a type II/I CardBus PC Card slot found on the right panel of the computer. This slot accepts a credit-card-sized card that enhances the usability and expandability of the computer. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards ...

27 Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity PCI stereo audio. There are audio ports on the right panel of the computer. See “Audio devices” on page 52 for more information on connecting external audio devices. Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume, double-click on the volume (speaker) ...

29 Securing your computer Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and passwords. Security keylock notch A security keylock notch located on the left panel of the computer lets you connect a Kensington-compatible key-based computer security lock. Wrap a computer secur...

1 Getting familiar with your computer 30 Password. Important! Do not forget your Setup and Hard Disk Password! If you forget your password, please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center. Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears on the left-hand corn...

31 message or symbol appears. Slide and hold the power switch for four seconds to shut down the computer. Then turn on the computer again, and try again. If you fail to enter the Hard Disk Password, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Setting passwords You can set passwords u...

35 Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs Current Battery Technology Standards The computer uses a Lithium-Ion battery pack which does not have the memory effect...

2 Operating on battery power 36 Warning! Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0ºC (32ºF) or above 60ºC (140ºF). This may adversely affect the battery pack. Replacing the battery pack Note: Before removing the battery pack, make sure that you have an AC adapter connected to the computer;...

37 3. Insert a replacement battery pack into the battery bay by following the figures below. Charging the battery To charge the battery, place the battery pack inside the battery bay and plug the AC adapter into the computer and an electrical outlet. Charging modes The adapter has three charging mod...

2 Operating on battery power 38 Checking the battery level The computer features battery-low warning signals that are both audible and visible. When the battery pack is low, the computer emits warning beeps and the battery indicator flashes at regular intervals. Also, you can check the battery charg...

41 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 mem...

2 Operating on battery power 42 Power management modes Sleep mode Power management functions are handled by the ACPI-aware operating system. In this set-up, you do not need to set timeout values for devices before they enter a power saving mode. Sleep mode may be one of three computer power saving m...

43 Warning! Unstored data is lost when you turn off the computer power in Standby mode or when the battery is drained. To leave Standby mode and return to normal mode: • Press any key • Move the active pointing device (internal or external PS/2) • Have the resume timer set and let it be matched • Op...

2 Operating on battery power 44 Display standby mode Screen activity is determined by the keyboard, the built-in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing device. If these devices are idle for a specified period, the display shuts off until you press a key or move the touchpad or external mouse. The c...

47 External monitor To show graphical effects on a larger display, connect an external monitor to the external display port. Read the monitor manual for additional instructions. Note: If an external monitor is not connected, closing the display cover puts the computer into standby mode. Setting up d...

3 Peripherals and options 48 Printer This computer supports both serial and parallel printers. For a serial printer, plug the printer cable into a serial port. For a parallel printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel port. See your printer manual for operating instructions. Note: If the prin...

49 External pointing device This computer accepts a PS/2-compatible, serial or USB mouse or similar pointing device. Note: When using an external mouse, you may choose to disable the internal touchpad by pressing Fn-F7. External PS/2 mouse The built-in touchpad works alternately with an external PS/...

3 Peripherals and options 50 External USB mouse Plug the USB mouse into the USB port. See “USB devices” on page 54 for more information.

51 External keyboard and keypad This computer has a keyboard with full-sized keys and an embedded keypad. If you feel more comfortable using a desktop keyboard, you can install a PS/2-compatible external keyboard. To connect an external keyboard, plug the external keyboard into the PS/2 connector. Y...

3 Peripherals and options 52 Audio devices Audio devices are easy to connect with the audio ports accessible from the right side of the computer. You can plug in an external microphone to the microphone-in jack, an audio line-in device to the line-in jack, and amplified speakers or headphones to the...

53 PC Cards The computer has one CardBus PC card slot that accommodates one type I/II PC card. Please consult your dealer for PC card options available that you can purchase for your computer. Note: For more information on how to use a PC Card with the computer, see “PC Card slot” on page 24.

3 Peripherals and options 54 USB devices The computer has a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port that allows you to connect peripherals without occupying too many resources. Common USB devices include the mouse and keyboard. Most USB devices also include a built-in USB port connector which allows you to ...

55 Mobile jacket The Mobile jacket cover accessory adds a color accent to your computer, giving it a fresh new look. Follow these steps to install the cover accessory: 1. Flip out and remove the rubber covers on both sides of the display cover. 2. Flush the edge of the cover accessory to the edge of...

3 Peripherals and options 56 Miscellaneous options Battery pack It is good practice to have a spare battery around, especially when you travel. The Lithium-Ion battery, coupled with power management features, supplies you with more power on-the-go. AC adapter The compact AC adapter charges your batt...

57 File transfer cable Besides using the infrared port, you can also transfer files between computers using a file transfer cable. Connect the file transfer cable between the parallel ports of the two computers and use your file transfer utility to perform the transfer.

3 Peripherals and options 58 Key component upgrades Your computer delivers superior power and performance. However, some users and the applications they use may demand more. This computer allows you to upgrade key components when you need increased performance. Note: Contact your authorized dealer i...

59 3. Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then gently press it down until it clicks into place. 4. Replace the memory door and secure it with the screw. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Hard disk upgrade You can upgrade your hard disk with a h...

63 Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1. Save your work in progress. 2. Remove any media, diskette and compact disc, from the EasyLink Combo Drive. 3. Shut down the operating system. 4. Turn off the computer. 5. Disconnect the Eas...

4 Moving with your computer 64 Moving around “when you are just moving within short distances, for example, from your office desk to a meeting room” Preparing the computer Before moving the computer, close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode. You can now safely take the computer an...

4 Moving with your computer 66 Taking the computer home “when you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa” Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop, follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home: • Check if you have removed all media, di...

67 a temperature between outside and room temperature. Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home, it may be worthwhile purchasing a second AC adapter for use at home. With a second AC adapter, you can avoid transporting the extra weight to and from home. If you use you...

4 Moving with your computer 68 Traveling with the computer “when you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building to a client’s office building or traveling locally” Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home. Be sure the battery in the ...

5 Software 74 Sleep Manager Most notebook computers feature built-in power-saving functions. This computer has two power management modes, Standby and Hibernation. While Standby puts your computer into a light sleep state, Hibernation shuts off all power after saving the current state of your comput...

5 Software 76 Sleep Manager functions Create Sleep Manager automatically finds a contiguous area on your hard disk and creates the Hibernation file in this space. You can also perform this function by clicking on the Create button. When you click on the Create button, a dialog box pops up: Select OK...

5 Software 78 Exit Exit Sleep Manager by selecting the Exit button. Sleep Manager will quit and disable the capability of auto-adjusting the reserved space size. Exiting Sleep Manager is NOT recommended. Caution: Do not deactivate (remove or exit) or uninstall Sleep Manager. Do not remove or delete ...

79 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. Note: Certain hot key functio...

5 Software 80 Information Viewer Information Viewer summarizes and lists information about the specifications and settings of the different components of your computer. Note: The figure above is for your reference only and the items shown in the figure and the table below may differ from the ones sh...

81 The current version of the computer’s BIOS shows before the Device-Configuration table. POST POST (Power On Self-Test) defines how your computer behaves when starting up. Internal Cache Total amount of internal cache memory (in kilobytes) External Cache Total amount of external cache memory (in k...

5 Software 82 There are items in this screen include: Boot Sequence Boot Sequence defines the boot sequence to follow when your computer boots up. The Boot Sequence screen displays the bootable devices in your computer and the order in which the booting sequence will occur. The devices include the f...

83 Password Password is used to set, modify or delete the password(s) for your computer. There are two passwords you can set using the Notebook Manager: • Setup Password prevents unauthorized access to the Notebook Manager and BIOS Utility. • Power-On Password prevents unauthorized access to your co...

5 Software 84 Setting the Power-On Password To set the Power-On Password, follow these steps: 1. Click on the Change Power-On Password button. 2. Click on the Enable Power-On Password checkbox. 3. Click in the New Password textbox and type in up to seven alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) which...

85 Note: To change a password, follow the same steps used to set a password. To remove a password, follow the same steps used to set a password but leave both fields blank. Power Management Power Management is used to set advanced settings related to power management.

5 Software 86 Setting advanced features in power management To set advanced features, do the following: 1. Click on the Advanced button. 2. Set the advanced features in the Advanced tab. The settings in this screen determine how the computer behaves when you (a) close the display, (b) press the powe...

87 Display Device Display Device is used to control various settings related to display device(s), such as the display brightness level. The items in this screen include: Click on the radio button of the desired item, then click on Apply. To modify the brightness level, click and hold the slider con...

5 Software 88 BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Ouput System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may n...

89 At the main menu, press Esc to exit the BIOS Utility. If you make any changes, the following dialog box displays: If you would like to keep the changes you made, use the cursor left/right keys to select Yes; then press Enter. Choose No if you want to discard the changes you made. System Informati...

91 Basic System Settings The Basic System Settings sub-menu allows you to set the system date and time. The following table describes the parameters in this sub-menu. Parameter Description Format Date Sets the system date. DDD MMM DD, YYYY (day-of-the-week month day, year) Time Sets the system time....

5 Software 92 Startup Configuration The Startup Configuration sub-menu contains parameter values that define how your computer behaves on system startup. The following table describes the parameters in this sub-menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter De...

93 Setting the Boot Drive Sequence The Boot Drive Sequence section lists boot priorities (1st, 2nd and 3rd) for bootable drives in your computer. For example, the default value (1st:Floppy Disk, 2nd:Hard Disk, and 3rd:CD-ROM) tells the computer to first search for a bootable floppy disk in the flopp...

95 System Security The System Security sub-menu allows you to safeguard your computer and data with passwords and other security measures. The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Description Options...

5 Software 96 Setting a password Follow these steps: 1. Use the cursor up/down keys to highlight a Password parameter (Setup, Power-on or Hard Disk) and press the Enter key. The password box appears: 2. Type a password. The password may consist of up to seven characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). Important! B...

5 Software 98 Load Default Settings If you want to restore all parameter settings to their default values, select this menu item and press Enter. The following dialog box displays: If you would like to load default settings for all parameters, use the cursor left/right keys to select Yes; then press...

101 Frequently-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 pressed the power switch and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up. Look at the Power indicat...

105 Troubleshooting tips This notebook computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems. In addition, this series of notebook computers ship with PC-Doctor, a powerful diagnostic tool, that helps you determine hardware configuration and...

6 Troubleshooting 106 Online services There are three ways to access Acer for technical support and information: • Internet service worldwide, visit http://www.acer.com/ • Online service in the United States and Canada, call 1-800-816-2237 • Technical support numbers in various countries You can vie...

107 Error 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. Error Messages Corrective Action CMOS Battery Bad Contact your dealer or an authoriz...

115 Index Numerics 3D enhanced function enabling 27 A AC adapter caring for xviiconnecting xiv ACPI. See Advanced Configuration and Power InterfaceAdvanced Configuration and Power Inter-face 41Advanced Power Management 41APM. See Advanced Power Managementaudio 27 connecting externally 52troubleshoot...