Acer 4150 Series - Manual

2 English Closed front view Left view 9 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See "Launch keys" on page 10 for more details. # Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Bluetooth communication button/indicator Press to enabl...

3 Eng lis h Right view 4 Modem jack (RJ-11) Connects to a phone line. 6 Speaker-out/line-out/headphone jack Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). 7 Line-in/mic-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. 8 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs dep...

4 English Rear view Bottom view # Icon Item Description 1 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 2 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (for selected models). 3 124-pin Acer ezDock connector (for TravelMate 4650 Series) Connects to Acer ezDock. 4 DVI-D port (for Trav...

5 Eng lis h Specifications Operating system • Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) or Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) Microprocessor • Intel ® Pentium ® M processor 730/740/750/760/770 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.6/1.73/1.86/2.0/2.13 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) Chipset • Intel ®...

9 Eng lis h Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four indicators at the front panel. The power, battery, and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. 1. Charging: the light shows amber ...

10 English Launch keys Located at the upper-right above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering Key " ," and one user- programmable button. Press the Empowering Key " " to run the Acer eManager. Pl...

11 Eng lis h 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. Touchpad basics The following items ...

13 Eng lis h 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 and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. The embedded numeric keypad functions lik...

14 English 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.To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn&g...

16 English Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard . To type: The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either directly press the Euro symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr>...

17 Eng lis 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 mechanical eject hole. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, located...

18 English Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and dual stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hot keys" on page 14 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume.

19 Eng lis h Using system utilities Acer eManager Innovative Acer eManager software is designed for easy access to frequently used functions. At the press of Acer Empowering Key " ," the Acer eManager user interface appears, featuring four main settings: Acer ePowerManagement, Acer ePresenta...

20 English Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four launch keys located above the keyboard. "Launch keys" on page 10 for the location of the launch keys. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application.

21 Eng lis h 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 powe...

25 Eng lis h 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 hand. An ITW passport comes w...

27 Eng lis h Moving around with your notebook PC 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. 2 Remove any me...

28 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 ...

29 Eng lis h 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 and compact disks from...

30 English Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home, you may want to purchase a second AC adaptor for use at home. With a second AC adaptor, you can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home. If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time, you...

31 Eng lis h Traveling internationally with the computer When you are moving from country to country. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling. What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adaptor • Power cords that are appropriate...

32 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...

33 Eng lis h Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press <F2> to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. • Type the Supervisor Password and press <Enter> to acc...

35 Eng lis h Expanding through options Your notebook PC 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...

36 English Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack on the left hand side of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network. Fast Infrared...

37 Eng lis h Universal Serial Bus The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. IEEE 1394 port The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394-compatible device like a video camera or digital c...

38 English PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. These cards should have a PC Card logo on them. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long ...

39 Eng lis h Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory:1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adaptor (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the memory cover; then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) In...

40 English Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select "Boot" from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Disk to disk recovery enable To enable disk to disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select ...

41 Eng lis h 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds. Note: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive. Please refer to the online help for more information. Power management This computer has a built-in power management unit that monit...

42 English Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. User can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to hard drive, CD, or DVD. Acer eRecovery consists of the following functions:1 Create backup 2 Restore from backup 3 Create factory defa...

43 Eng lis h Follow the instruction on screen to complete the process. Restore from backup Users can restore backup previously created (as stated in the Create backup section) from hard drive, CD, or DVD.1 Boot to Windows ® XP. 2 Press <Alt>+<F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 En...

44 English Re-install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation. 1 Boot to Windows ® XP. 2 Press <Alt>+<F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. The default password is...

45 Eng lish Eng lis h Troubleshooting This chapter shows you 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 a...

47 Eng lish Eng lis h Regulations and safety notices Energy Star Guidelines Compliance As an Energy Star partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class ...

49 Eng lish Eng lis h Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the modem is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. Upon request, you must provide this in...

50 English List of Applicable Countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic,...

52 English 7 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equip...

54 English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTCAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE...

55 Eng lish Eng lis h Macrovision copyright protection notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home an...

56 English European Union (EU) This device complies with the essential requirements of the European Council Directives listed below: 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive • EN 60950 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive • EN 55022 • EN 55024 • EN 61000-3-2/-3 99/5/EC Radio & Telecom...

59 Eng lish Eng lis h Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in...

60 English Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives. The product specified above was tested conforming to the applicable Rules under the most accurate measurement standards possible, and tha...

61 Eng lis h Index A AC adapter caring for ii audio 18 adjusting the volume 18troubleshooting 22 B battery pack caring for iii BIOS utility 39brightness hotkeys 15 C caps lock 13 on indicator 9 care AC adapter iibattery pack iiicomputer ii CD-ROM ejecting 17ejecting manually 22troubleshooting 22 cle...