Acer 370 series - Manual

vi En gl ish Cleaning and servicing • When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: • Power off the computer and remove the battery pack. • Disconnect the AC adapter. • Use a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. • To clean the display screen, use an LCD cleaning ...

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 5 Left view 6 Right view 7 Rear view 8 Bottom view 9 Features 10 Indicators 12 Using the keyboard 14 Special keys 14 Launch Keys ...

3 English A TravelMate tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer. Front open view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output.

5 English Front view # Item Description 1 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware computer). 2 Latch Latch for opening and closing the computer. 3 3-in-1 card reader 1 Reads cards from Memory Stick, MultiMedia, and Secure Digital cards. Notes: 1.Three-in-one ...

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 6 En gl ish Left view # Item Description 1 Modem port Connects to a phone line. 2 Ethernet port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 3 DC-in jack Connects the AC adapter. 4 USB 2.0 port Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera)....

7 English Right view 7 Microphone/line-in jack Accepts input from external microphones, or other audio line-in devices (e.g. audio CD player, stereo walkman and etc.) 8 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card. 9 Eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. # Item ...

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 8 En gl ish Rear view 3 Vantilation Slot Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 4 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. # Item Description 1 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., extern...

9 English Bottom view # Item Description 1 RAM slot The slot that houses the computer's main memory. 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 4 Vantilation Slot Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged ...

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 10 En gl ish Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features: Performance • Intel® Pentium® M Processor at 1.3 ~1.7 GHz or higher • Intel 855GM chipset • Memory upgradeable up to 2 GB with 2 slots • High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • Li-ion ma...

11 English Connectivity • High-speed fax/data modem port • Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port • Fast infrared wireless communication • Two USB 2.0 ports • IEEE 1394 port • InviLink 802.11b or 802.11 a/g wireless LAN (manufacturing optional) • SD/MMC/MS memory slot (manufacturing optional) Human-centric des...

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 12 En gl ish Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status indicators on the display screen and three on the LCD panel. The Wireless, Power and Sleep status indicators are visible even when the display is closed. Icon Function Description Wireless Orange ind...

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 14 En gl ish Using the keyboard 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 four lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Description...

15 English 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. Desired access Num lo...

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 16 En gl ish Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Ex...

17 English Keyboard 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 a keyboard hot key, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key(s) in the hot key combination. ...

21 English Launch Keys Located above the keyboard are six buttons. These keys are special one-click buttons that perform special functions. # Launch key Default application 1 Wireless This button permits user Enabled/Disabled Wireless LAN network. 2 P1 User-programmable 3 P2 User-programmable 4 P3 U...

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 22 En gl ish Touchpad 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. To...

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 24 En gl ish Storage This computer supplies you with the following media storage: • High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk • IEEE 1394 Optical (CD, DVD, DVD/CD-RW combo, or DVD-Dual) drive • USB Floppy drive Hard disk The high-capacity hard disk is the answer to your ...

25 English Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD-ROM drive module is installed, you can play DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disc; then close the DVD tray. Important! When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the program asks you to input th...

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 26 En gl ish Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC’97 stereo audio, and stereo speaker. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See “Keyboard Hot keys” on page 17 for more informations on adjusti...

27 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, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to the serial and parallel ports, and v...

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 28 En gl ish Moving around with your TravelMate 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...

29 English 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 press and release the power button. Note: If the sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode ...

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 30 En gl ish 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 packing items next to the top cover of ...

31 English 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. Make sure that the battery in the computer is c...

33 English 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 and passwords. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch...

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 34 En gl ish • Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum security. Important! Do not forget your Supervisor! If you forget your passw...

37 English Expanding through 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, s...

2 Customizing my computer 38 En gl ish 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, connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack on the left of the computer to a network jack or hu...

39 English 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. Your computer has two ports available, one on left and the other one on right.

2 Customizing my computer 42 En gl ish Upgrade options 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 deale...

2 Customizing my computer 44 En gl ish 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 cu...

45 English Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the two launch keys located above the keyboard. See “Launch Keys” on page 21 for the location of the launch key. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start , All Programs , and then Launch Manager to start the application. BIOS U...

2 Customizing my computer 46 En gl ish Disk to Disk Recovery Disk to Disk Recovery allows you to restore the hard drive with the original software content that was installed when you purchased your notebook. Follow the steps below to access Disk to Disk Recovery. It is important to back up all data ...

49 English 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 button and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up. Look at the Power ...

3 Troubleshooting my computer 52 En gl ish Troubleshooting 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 53. If the p...

53 English 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. If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, ...

3 Troubleshooting my computer 54 En gl ish Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Your computer is backed by an International Travelers 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...

65 English 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. This device generates, uses,...

Appendix B Notices 66 English 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 s...

67 English 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. Use a da...

Appendix B Notices 68 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, indica...

69 English Lithium battery statement The TravelMate 370 series uses the lithium battery, models BTP-50T3, BTP-73E1 only. 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 ...

Appendix B Notices 70 English LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or colored dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Macrovision ...

71 English Canada - Industry Canada (IC) • This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the standards listed below, following the provisions of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC: • ETSI EN 301 489-1/17 • ETSI EN 300 328-2 • EN 300 3...

73 Index A AC adapter caring for v AcerMedia drive 24audio 26 adjusting the volume 26troubleshooting 50 B battery pack caring for v BIOS utility 45, 46brightness hotkeys 18 C caps lock 14 on indicator 13 care AC adapter vbattery pack vcomputer iv CD-ROM ejecting 24ejecting manually 50troubleshooting...