Acer TravelMate 230 Series Bedienungsanleitung

TravelMate 230/280 seriesUser’s guideTM230-280-e.book Page i Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:15 PM

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 TravelMate4Left view 2 Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diodes) that turn on and off to show the status of the

5Right view 3 Floppy activity indicator LED (light-emitting diode) that turns on and off when the floppy is active. 4 Speaker/Headphone-out jack Con

1 Getting to know your TravelMate6Rear view 3 LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active.4 Emergency eject slot Ejects the optica

7Bottom view5 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.6 External display portConnects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, L

1 Getting to know your TravelMate84Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.# Item DescriptionTM230-280-e.book Page 8 Tuesday, Dec

9FeaturesBelow is a brief summary of the computer’s many features:Performance• Intel® Mobile Pentium® 4 processor with 512 KB L2 cache or Intel® Mobil

1 Getting to know your TravelMate10• Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port• USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports• 802.11a/802.11b wireless LAN option• Bluetoot

11IndicatorsThe computer has six easy-to-read status icons below the display screen.The Power and Sleep status icons are visible even when you close t

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 TravelMate12Understanding the iconsWhen the cover of your computer is closed, 4 easy-to-read icons are shown, indicationg whic

13Using the keyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.Special k

1 Getting to know your TravelMate14Embedded numeric keypadThe embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by sm

15Windows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Hot keysThe computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access

1 Getting to know your TravelMate16To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination. Hot ke

17The Euro symbolIf your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you

1 Getting to know your TravelMate18If not, select and click on ADD; then select United States-International and click on OK.5 Click on OK.To type the

19Note: Press the Wireless/Bluetooth button once to enable the wireless LAN feature, press again to enable the Bluetooth feature. Pressing the button

1 Getting to know your TravelMate20TouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This mean

21buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results.• Use the center (2) button (top and

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 TravelMate22StorageThis computer supplies you with the following media storage:• High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk• Optical

23Playing DVD moviesWhen the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer.1 Eject the DVD tray and

1 Getting to know your TravelMate24Floppy driveThe internal floppy drive accepts standard 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB diskettes.Ejecting a disketteEject a disk

25AudioThe computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC’97 stereo audio. The built-in dual stereo speakers are easy to access.There are audio ports on

1 Getting to know your TravelMate26Power managementThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity

27Moving 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 TravelMate28you can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing Fn-F4. Then close and latch the display. When you are ready to

29Caution: Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the computer. Pressure against the top cover can damage the screenWhat to bring with youUnles

1 Getting to know your TravelMate30Traveling with the computer“when you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building

31• Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling• Spare, fully-charged battery packs• Additional printer driver files i

ivFor more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our Web site (global.acer.com).Basic care and tips for usin

1 Getting to know your TravelMate32Securing your computerYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect

332 Type a password. The password may consist of up to eight characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). 3 Press Enter. Retype the password to verify your first entry

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2 Customizing my computerTM230-280-e.book Page 35 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:15 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

37Expanding through optionsYour TravelMate offers you a complete mobile computing experience.Connectivity optionsPorts allow you to connect peripheral

2 Customizing my computer38Start your communications software program. See your communications manual for instructions.NetworkYour computer has buil

39Universal Serial BusThe Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect and daisy-chain USB peripherals w

2 Customizing my computer40PC Card slotThere is one Type II/Type III CardBus PC Card slot found on the left side of the computer. This slot accepts

413 Press the slot eject button (1) to pop out the eject button; then press it again (1) to eject the card (2).Upgrade optionsYour computer delivers s

v• 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 an

2 Customizing my computer42Installing memoryFollow these steps to install memory:1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and re

433 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot (1), then gently press it down until it clicks into place (2). 4 Replace the memory cover and se

2 Customizing my computer44Using system utilitiesNotebook ManagerThe computer has a built-in system setup program called Notebook Manager. The Windo

45you to set the other four Launch Keys. See “Launch Keys” on page 18 for more information. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, P

2 Customizing my computer46To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during the POST (power-on self-test) while the TravelMate logo is being displayed.

47InformationThe Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information. Note: The screen above is for reference only. Actual va

2 Customizing my computer48MainThe Main menu screen allows you to set basic settings about your computer such as date and time and boot settings. Th

49System DateSets the system date.Format: MMM DD YYYY (month day year)Boot DisplaySets the display device when the computer starts up.Options: Both or

2 Customizing my computer50AdvancedThe Advanced screen contains parameters values that define how your computer behaves on startup.The table below de

51Primary MasterThe Primary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the hard disk installed in your computer. Caution: The parameters in this s

viIf any of the following occurs:• The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged.• Liquid has been spilled into the product.• The compute

2 Customizing my computer52Secondary MasterThe Secondary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the optical drive installed in your computer.

53I/O Device ConfigurationThe I/O Device Configuration sub-menu contains parameters that are related to your computer hardware. .Parameter Description

2 Customizing my computer54PCI IRQ RoutingThe PCI IRQ Routing sub-menu allows you to set the IRQs for PCI devices. Caution: The parameters in this sc

55SecurityThe Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The table below describes the p

2 Customizing my computer56BootThe Boot menu contains parameter values that determine in what order the bootable devices in your computer start-up. S

57ExitThis menu contains the exit options. . Parameter DescriptionExit Saving ChangesSaves your changes and exits the BIOS Utility.Exit Discarding Cha

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3 Troubleshooting my computerTM230-280-e.book Page 59 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:15 PM

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

61Frequently-asked questionsThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy answers and solutions

First things first iiiYour guides iiiBasic care and tips for using your computer iv1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1A TravelMate tour 3Front view 3L

3 Troubleshooting my computer62Image is not full-screen.Make sure that the resolution is set to 1024x768. This is the native resolution of your comp

63The floppy drive cannot access a diskette.Check the following:• Make sure the diskette is properly inserted in the floppy drive.• Make sure the disk

3 Troubleshooting my computer64• Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on.• Depending on your connection (U

65Error messagesThe following is a list of the messages that the BIOS can display. Most of them occur during POST. Some of them display information ab

3 Troubleshooting my computer66*0232 Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnnExtended memory not working or not configured properly at offset nnnn.0250 Sy

6702B2 Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUPType of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in Setup. 02B3 Incorrect Drive B type - run SETUP Type of fl

3 Troubleshooting my computer68If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authoriz

69Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty (ITW)Your computer is backed by an International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) that gives you securi

3 Troubleshooting my computer70If there are error messages or beeps reported by your computer, write them down as they appear on the screen (or the n

Appendix A SpecificationsTM230-280-e.book Page 71 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:15 PM

Contentsviii3 Troubleshooting my computer 59Frequently-asked questions 61Error messages 65Requesting service 69International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW)

This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer.TM230-280-e.book Page 72 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:15 PM

73Microprocessor• Intel® Mobile Pentium® 4 processor with 512 KB L2 cache- or -Intel® Mobile Celeron® processor with 256 KB L2 cacheMemory• Main memor

Appendix A Specifications74I/O ports• One type II/type III PC Card slot (CardBus, PCMCIA)• One RJ-11 phone jack (V.90, 56Kbps modem)• One RJ-45 networ

75• AC adapter• 70-Watt• Auto sensing 100~240Vac, 50~60HzOptions• 128-/256-/512-MB memory upgrade module• Additional AC adapter and battery pack• Exte

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Appendix B NoticesTM230-280-e.book Page 77 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:15 PM

This appendix lists the general notices of your computer.TM230-280-e.book Page 78 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:15 PM

79FCC 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 Notices80Notice: Canadian usersThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulat

81Important safety instructionsRead these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference.1 Follow all warnings and instructions

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Appendix B Notices82d If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are cove

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Appendix B Notices84Year 2000 compliance statementThe TravelMate 230/280 series notebook computer carries the "Hardware NSTL Tested Year 2000 Com

85Index^AC adaptercaring for ===îaudio ===ORadjusting the volume ===ORtroubleshooting ===SO_battery packcaring for ===îcharging indicator ===NNBIOS Ut

86findicator lights ===NNITW. See warrantyhkeyboard ===NPembedded numeric keypad ===NQhotkeys ===NRlock keys ===NPtroubleshooting ===SPWindows keys ==

87information ===SVqtimesetting in BIOS Utility ===QUtouchpad ===OMhotkey ===NTusing ===OM–===ONtravelinternational flights ===PMlocal trips ===PMtrou