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xLaunch Manager 54BIOS Utility 563 Troubleshooting your computer 57Frequently-asked questions 59Troubleshooting tips 62Error messages 63Requesting ser
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Your TravelMate computer combines high-performance, versatility, power management features and multimedia capabilities with a unique style and ergonom
3A TravelMate tourAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new TravelMate compute
1 Getting to know your TravelMate44 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 5 Click buttons (left, center and
5Left view 14 Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diodes) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer and its functions and comp
1 Getting to know your TravelMate6Right view # Item Description1 Stylus For data input on the screen in tablet mode.2 PC Card eject button Ejects t
7Rear view 8 USB port 1 Connects to any Universal Serial Bus device (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).9 USB port 2 Connects to any Universal Serial
1 Getting to know your TravelMate8Bottom view4 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.5 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter.# Ite
94 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 6 Hard disk anti-sh
Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such cha
1 Getting to know your TravelMate10Using your computer in tablet modeYour computer is designed for convenience, ergonomic use, and portability. Runni
11Warning: When switching to tablet mode, make sure that you open the display at an angle between 85° to 95°. Doing otherwise will damage your keyboa
1 Getting to know your TravelMate122 Press and release the hinge holding the display screen on both sides. 3 Rotate the display screen 180 degrees cl
134 Press the hinges on both sides until they click into place (a); then close and latch the display. 5 Remove the stylus from its slot to begin pen-b
1 Getting to know your TravelMate14FeaturesBelow is a brief summary of the computer’s many features:Performance• Mobile Intel® Pentium® III Processor
15• Fast infrared wireless communication• USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports• Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port• IEEE 1394 port• Optional 802.11b wireless LAN
1 Getting to know your TravelMate16IndicatorsThe computer has seven easy-to-read status icons below the display screen. Icon Function DescriptionNum
17The 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 clos
1 Getting to know your TravelMate18Using the keyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys
19Embedded numeric keypadThe embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the uppe
iiiFirst things firstWe would like to thank you for making the TravelMate series of notebook computers your choice for your mobile computing needs. W
1 Getting to know your TravelMate20Windows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Hot keysThe computer employs hot
21 Hot key Icon Function DescriptionFn-F1 Hot Key Help Displays help on hot keys.Fn-F2 Setup Accesses the computer’s configuration utility.Fn-F3 Pow
1 Getting to know your TravelMate22The Euro symbolIf your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a ke
236 Click on OK.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 E
1 Getting to know your TravelMate24Email checking functionWhen you first start up your system, a Mail Checking dialog box will be displayed. In this
25TouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move
1 Getting to know your TravelMate26applications.Note: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean
27StorageThis computer supplies you the following media storage:• High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk• High-speed USB or IEEE 1394 optical drive Hard
1 Getting to know your TravelMate28region code a maximum of five times (including the first time), after which the last region code set will remain p
29AudioThe computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity PCI stereo audio, and includes a built-in sensitive microphone and stereo speaker. There are audi
ivFor more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our web site (http://global.acer.com).Basic care and tips f
1 Getting to know your TravelMate30Power managementThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity
31Moving around with your TravelMateThis section gives you tips and hints on things to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.Dis
1 Getting to know your TravelMate32you can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing Fn-F4. Then close and latch the display. When you are ready to
33• 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 i
1 Getting to know your TravelMate34Traveling with the computer“when you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building
35• AC adapter• Power cords that are appropriate to the country to which you are traveling• Spare, fully-charged battery packs• Additional printer dri
1 Getting to know your TravelMate36Securing your computerYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect
37XP at the Windows operating system level. It provides user authentication through its encryption/decryption function using the Smart Card. If your S
1 Getting to know your TravelMate38To remove the Smart Card press the Smart Card eject button (a) and remove the Smart Card (b) as shown in the illus
39Open from the pop-up menu (or launch it from the PlatinumSecret program group). From the menu that appears, you can directly access three operations
v2 Connect one end of the AC adapter to the power jack on the computer’s rear panel and the other end to a properly-grounded power outlet. 3 Push the
1 Getting to know your TravelMate40disabled, which means that the protection of your PC as well as other options under System Lock Option and Passwor
41To find the Encrypt/Decrypt commands:• Right-click on the Start menu,• Right-click on a folder or icon on your Windows desktop, or• In Windows Explo
1 Getting to know your TravelMate422 Double-click on the PlatinumKey icon on your Windows desktop.3 Enter your Smart Card password and click OK.4 If
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
1 Getting to know your TravelMate44Important! You have three chances to enter a password. If you successfully entered the password, you are present
2 Customizing your computerTM100-e.book Page 45 Monday, March 4, 2002 5:17 PM
After learning the basics of your TravelMate computer, let’s get acquainted with the advanced features of your computer. In this chapter, you will le
47Expanding through optionsYour TravelMate offers you a complete mobile computing experience.Connectivity optionsPorts allow you to connect peripheral
2 Customizing your computer48Built-in network featureThe built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based (10/100 Mb
49To use FIR, position two IR-aware devices such that their IR ports are no more than one meter apart and offset no more than 15 degrees. When the tw
vi4 Slide the power switch towards the rear of the computer (a) then release it (b) to turn on the power. The POST (power-on self-test) routine execut
2 Customizing your computer50Connecting your optical driveConnect the AC adapter and the USB cable to the rear of the optical drive (a). Plug the ot
51PC Card slotsThere is a type II CardBus PC Card slot found on the right side of the computer. This slot accepts credit-card-sized cards that enhanc
2 Customizing your computer523 Press the slot eject button (a) to pop out the eject button; then press it again (a) to eject the card (b).Upgrade opt
531 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base.2 Remove
2 Customizing your computer54Notebook ManagerThe computer has a built-in system setup program called Notebook Manager. The Windows-based Notebook Ma
55 Launch Manager and 802.11b Wireless LANBy default, the 802.11b wireless LAN is set to “Always On”. You can manually switch off the 802.11b wir
2 Customizing your computer56Read the instructions on how to turn off 802.11b wireless LAN and click on OK.BIOS UtilityThe BIOS Utility is a hardware
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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 se
59Frequently-asked questionsThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy answers and solutions
viiTaking care of your computerYour computer will serve you well if you take care of it.• Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place
3 Troubleshooting your computer60Image is not full-screen.Make sure that the resolution is set to 1024x768 which the system supports natively. Right
61the infrared port is enabled. • Make sure that both devices are IrDA-compliant.I want to set up my location to use the internal modem.To properly u
3 Troubleshooting your computer62Troubleshooting tipsThis notebook computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message repo
63Error messagesIf you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. The following table lists the error messages in alp
3 Troubleshooting your computer64If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an author
65Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty (ITW)Your computer is backed by an International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) that gives you securi
3 Troubleshooting your computer66If there are error messages or beeps reported by your computer, write them down as they appear on the screen (or the
Appendix A SpecificationsTM100-e.book Page 67 Monday, March 4, 2002 5:17 PM
This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer.TM100-e.book Page 68 Monday, March 4, 2002 5:17 PM
69Microprocessor• Mobile Intel® Pentium® III Processor-M with 512 KB level 2 cache featuring the new Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep™ technologyMemory• Main
viii• Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if at all possible.Cleaning and servicingWhen cleaning the computer, follow t
Appendix A Specifications70I/O ports•Built-in:• One type II/I CardBus PC slot• One Smart Card interface socket• One RJ-11 phone jack• One line-in jack
71Power• Battery pack• 24 WattHour Li-Ion main battery pack• Smart battery management technology• 1.5-hour rapid charge/2.5-hour charge-in-use• AC ada
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Appendix B NoticesTM100-e.book Page 73 Monday, March 4, 2002 5:17 PM
This appendix lists the general notices of your computer.TM100-e.book Page 74 Monday, March 4, 2002 5:17 PM
75FCC noticeThis 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
Appendix B Notices76Notice: Canadian usersThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulat
771Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners
Appendix B Notices78fIf the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.12 Replace the battery with the same type
79same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if at all possible.ADVA
ContentsFirst things first iiiYour guides iiiBasic care and tips for using your computer iv1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1A TravelMate tour 3Front
Appendix B Notices80Macrovision copyright protection noticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claim
81IndexAAC adaptercaring for viiaudio 29adjusting the volume 29troubleshooting 60Bbattery packcaring for viicharging indicator 16BIO
82on indicator 16memoryinstalling 52– 53upgrading 52messageserror 63modem 47Nnetwork 48Notebook Manager 54hotkey 21noticeDVD
83adjusting 29WwarrantyInternational Traveler’s Warran-ty 65Windows keys 20TM100-e.book Page 83 Monday, March 4, 2002 5:17 PM
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