Acer TravelMate 4060 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 1

TravelMate 4060 SeriesUser's Guide

1EnglishA TravelMate tourAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new TravelMate

2EnglishClosed front view5 Click buttons (left, center and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the cente

3EnglishLeft view7 Microphone jack Accepts input from external microphones.8 Headphones/speakers/line-out jackConnects to audio line-out devices (e.g.

4EnglishRight viewRear view# Icon Item Description1 PC Card slot eject buttonEjects the PC Card from the slot.2 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Ca

5EnglishBase view # Item Description1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 2 Battery release latchReleases the b

6EnglishSpecificationsOperating systemMicrosoft® Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) orMicrosoft® Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2)Platf

7EnglishPower subsystemACPI 1.0b CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes65 W Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) o

8EnglishNote: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.Options and ac

9EnglishIndicatorsThe computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel.The power,

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such cha

10EnglishEasy-launch buttonsLocated at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: m

11EnglishTouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finge

12EnglishNote: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter t

13EnglishUsing the keyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

14EnglishWindows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.HotkeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to acce

15EnglishHotkey Icon Function Description<Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings Launches

16EnglishSpecial keysYou can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.The Euro symbol1 O

17EnglishEjecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive trayTo eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button.When

18EnglishAudioThe computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and dual stereo speakers.Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the volume

19EnglishUsing the system utilitiesNote: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.Acer eManagerThe innovative Acer eManager software

iiiDisposal instructionsDo not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the

20EnglishNote: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery's "System backup to optical disk&quo

21EnglishAcer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.Acer GridVista is simple to set up:1 Run Ace

22EnglishLaunch ManagerLaunch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. "Easy-launch buttons" on pa

23English2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scan for Viruses.3In the Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer.4Under Actions, click Sc

24EnglishFrequently asked questionsThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are p

25EnglishNo audio is heard from the computer.Check the following:• The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on t

26EnglishNote: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is not necessary to complete the in

27EnglishRequesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty (ITW)Your computer is backed by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you s

28EnglishTaking your notebook PC with youThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.Disconne

29EnglishNote: If the Sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned off. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep

ivFirst things firstWe would like to thank you for making the TravelMate series of notebook PC your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.You

30EnglishSpecial considerationsFollow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work:• Minimize the effects of temperature

31EnglishSpecial considerationsIn addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer while trav

32EnglishSecuring your computerYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your comput

33EnglishEntering passwordsWhen a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen.• When the Supervisor Password is set

34EnglishExpanding through optionsYour notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience.Connectivity optionsPorts allow you to connect pe

35EnglishBuilt-in network featureThe built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network.To use the network feat

36EnglishIEEE 1394 portThe computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394-compatible device like a video camera or digital camer

37EnglishInserting a PC CardInsert the card into the slot and make the proper connections (e.g., network cable), if necessary. See your card manual fo

38English3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into place.4 Replace the memory cover

39EnglishPasswordTo set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find

vTo turn the power off, do any of the following:• Use the Windows shutdown commandClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off.• Use the

40EnglishPower managementThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity invo

41EnglishCreate backupYou can create and save backup images to hard disk, CD or DVD.1 Boot to Windows XP2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the

42English4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click Next.5 In the Recovery settings window, select Burn image to disk and clic

43EnglishEnglishTroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs

44EnglishIf you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for a

45EnglishEnglishRegulations and safety noticesENERGY STAR guidelines complianceAs an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product m

46EnglishOperation conditionsThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device

47EnglishEnglishYour telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioni

48EnglishNotice for New ZealandFor modem with approval number PTC 211/03/0081 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates o

49EnglishEnglish3 This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines

viTaking care of your battery packHere are some ways to take care of your battery pack:• Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the

50English8 If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord doe

51EnglishEnglishLaser compliance statementThe CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification la

52EnglishRadio device regulatory noticeNote: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.GeneralThis product co

53EnglishEnglishList of applicable countriesEU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Lux

54English2 This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used

55EnglishEnglishFederal Communications ComissionDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to t

56EnglishDeclaration of Conformity for CE MarkingIs in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC di

57EnglishIndexAAC adaptercaring for vaudio 18adjusting the volume 18troubleshooting 25Bbattery packcaring for viBIOS utility 38brigh

58Englishhotkey 15num lock 13on indicator 9numeric keypadembedded 13Ppassword 32types 32PC Card 36ejecting 37inserting 37po

Disposal instructions iiiFirst things first ivYour guides ivBasic care and tips for using your computer ivTurning your computer on and off ivTaking ca

Taking your notebook PC with you 28Disconnecting from the desktop 28Moving around 28Preparing the computer 28What to bring to meetings 29Taking the co

Create backup 41Restore from backup 41Create factory default image CD 41Re-install bundled software without CD 42Change password 42Troubleshooting 43T