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T ravelMate 270 series User’ s guide.
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iii First things first W e would like to thank you for m aking the T ravelMate series of notebook computers your choice fo r your mobile com puting needs.
iv Basic care and tips for using your computer T urning your computer on and off To turn on the computer, simply slide and then release the power switch on the righ t side of your TravelMate.
v • Do not spill water or any liquid o n the computer . • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock and vibration. • Do not expose the co mputer to dust and dirt. • Never pla ce objec ts on to p of the co mputer to avoid d amaging the computer .
vi 3 Use a soft cloth moistened with water . Do not u se liquid or aerosol cleaners. 4 T o clean the display scre en, use an LCD cleaning kit. If any of the following occurs: • The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged. • Liquid has been spil led into the produc t.
Contents First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and ti ps for using you r computer iv 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1 A TravelMate tour 3 Front view 3 Left view 4 Right view 5 Rear view.
viii 3 Troubleshooting my computer 45 Frequently-asked questions 47 Requesting service 50 International Traveler’s Warrant y (ITW) 50 Before you call 50 Appendix A Specifications 53 Appendix B Notic.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate.
Y our T ravelMate computer combines high- performance, versatility , power management features and multimedia capabilities with a unique style and ergonom ic design. W ork with unmatched productivi ty and reliability with your new powe r computing partner .
3 A T ravelMate tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you ar ound your new TravelMate computer. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 4 Left view 5 Click buttons (left, center and right) The left and right butt ons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. 6 Floppy disk drive (or card reader if installed) Reads/writes data from/to the media.
5 Note: The positions of the Optical drive indicator , eject button and emergency eject hole may differ depending on the optical drive module installed. Right view 4 Emergency eject slot Ejects the drive tray when the computer is turned off. See page 48 for more details.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 6 Rear view 4 PC card slots Accepts two type II or one type III PC ca rds. 5 Modem jack Connects to a phon e line. 6 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-ba sed network. 7 PS/2 port Connects to a PS/2 keyboard or mouse.
7 3 External display port Connects to a display devic e (e.g., external monitor , LCD projector). 4 Parallel port Connec ts to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer). 5 Serial port Connects to a serial device (e.g., serial mouse). 6 S-video Connects to a television or display device with S-video input.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 8 Bottom view # Item Description 1 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer coo l. Note : Don’t cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 Battery release latches Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
9 Featur es Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features: Performance • Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor-M with 512 KB level 2 cache featuring th e new Enhanc ed Intel® Speed Step.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 10 Connectivity • High-speed fax/data modem port • Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port • USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports • IEEE 1394 port • Optional Invilink 802.
11 Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-rea d status icons below the display screen. Icon Function Description Power Lights green when the computer is on and lights orange when the computer is i n Standby mode. Media activity Lights when the hard disk is active.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 12 Using the keyboar d The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded n umeric ke ypad, separate cursor keys, two Window s keys and twelve function keys. Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys whic h you can toggle on an d off.
13 Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad func tions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small ch aracters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify th e keyboard legend, cur sor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 14 W indows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wind ows-specific functions. Key Description Windows logo key á Start button.
15 Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or ke y combinations to acces s most of the computer’s contro ls like screen bright ness, volume output. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key i n the hot key comb ination.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 16 Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and b oth the display screen and external monitor . Fn-F6 S creen bla nk T urns the display scree n backlight off to save power .
17 The Euro symbol If your ke yboard la yout is set to United Stat es-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard. Note for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 18 5 Click on OK . To type the Euro symbol: 1 Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard. 2 Open a text editor or word proc essor . 3H o l d Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol. Note : Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol.
19 E-Mail Detection Click right button at the Launch Manager icon on the taskbar and click on E-Mail Detection. In this dialog box, you have the op tion to enable/ disable mail checking, set the time in terval for mail ch ecking, etc. If you already have an email account, you can fill in Us er Name, Password and POP3 Sever in the di alog box.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 20 T ouchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing de vice that sen ses movement on its surface. This means the cursor resp onds as you mo ve your f inger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmre st provide s optimal comfort and su pport.
21 a page up, down, left or right. This bu tton mimics you r cursor pressing on the vertical and horizo ntal scroll ba rs of Windows applications. Note: Keep your fingers d ry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean . The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 22 Storage This comput er suppli es you with the following media storage: • High-capacity Enhanc ed-IDE hard disk • Optical drive Har d disk The high-capacity hard disk is the answer to your storage needs. This is where your programs and data are stored.
23 Using softwar e Playing DVD movies When the DVD-ROM drive module is in stalled i n the opti cal drive b ay, you can play DVD movies on your c omputer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DV D movie disc; then close the DVD tray . Important! When you launc h the DVD player for the first time, the program asks you to input the region code.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 24 Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high -fidelity AC’97 ste r eo audio, an d includes a built-i n sensitive micr opho ne and dual stereo speakers. There are audio ports on the right side of the computer. See “Right view” on page 5 for more informati on on connecting external audi o devices.
25 Power management This computer ha s a built-in powe r management unit that monitors system activity. System a ctivity refe rs to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyb oard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connecte d to the serial and pa rallel ports.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 26 Moving ar ound with your T ravelMate This section gi ves you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your compute r. Disconnecting fr om the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessorie s: 1 Save your work in progress.
27 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 comp uter again, unla tch and open the display; then slide and release the power switch. Note: If the sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and turned o ff.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 28 • Pack the computer in a protecti ve case that can prevent the computer from slid ing around and cushio n it if it should fall .
29 T raveling with the computer “when you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building to a client’s office building or trav eling locally” Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 30 • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-c harged batter y packs • Proof of purchase, in case you need t.
31 Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable invest ment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and tak e care of your comput er.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 32 on boot-up and resume from hi bernation for maximum security . • Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to yo ur hard disk. Even if the hard disk is removed from the computer and moved to another computer , it cannot be accessed without the Hard Disk Pas sword.
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1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 34.
2 Customizing my computer.
After learning the basics of your T ravelMate computer , let’ s get acquainted with the advanced features of your computer . In this chapter , you will lear n how to add options, upgrade components for better performance, and customize your computer .
37 Expanding thr ough options Your TravelMate offers you a complete mobile computing experience. Connectivity options Ports allow you to co nnect peripheral devices to your comput er as you would with a desktop PC. Fax/data modem Your computer have a built- in V.
2 Customizi ng my computer 38 Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based (1 0/100 Mbps) network. To use the network feature, conn ect an Ethernet c able from the network jack on the r ear of the co mputer to a network jack or hub on your network.
39 IEEE 1394 port The computer's IEEE 1 394 port allo ws you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported devices like a video camera or digital camera. See your video or digital camera 's do cumentation for details.
2 Customizi ng my computer 40 Inserting a PC Card Insert the card into the slot and make the proper co nnection (e.g., network cable), if necessary. See your card manual for details. Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card: 1 Exit the applicatio n using the card.
41 Upgrade options Your computer delivers sup erior power and performance. However, some users and the appl ications they use may demand more. This computer allo ws you to upgrad e ke y components when you need increased performance. Note: Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade.
2 Customizi ng my computer 42 2 Remove the screw from the memory cover (a); then lift up and remove the memory cover (b). 3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the sl ot (a), then gently press it down (b) un til it clicks i nto place. 4 Replace the memory cover an d secure it with the screw .
43 Using system utilities Launch Manager Launch Manager allows yo u to set the five launch ke ys locate d above the keyboard. See “Launch Keys” on page 18 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.
2 Customizi ng my computer 44 To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during the POST (power-on self- test) while the TravelMate logo is being d isplayed.
3 T r oubleshooting my computer.
This chapter instructs y ou on how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more se rious problems require opening up the computer . Do not attempt to open the computer by y ourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
47 Fr equently-asked questions The following is a list of possible situations th at may arise during the use of your computer. Easy answer s and solutions are provided for each one. I opened the display and pr essed the power switch, but computer does not start or boot- up.
3 T roubleshooting my co mputer 48 Image is not full-screen. The computer display has a native resolution of 1 024 x 768 (XGA) for the 14.1”/15.0” or 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+ ) for the 15.0”(select ed models only). If you set the resolution lo wer than this, the screen expands to fill the comp uter display.
49 cannot eject the optical drive tray . There is a mechanical eject button on the optical drive. Simply insert the tip of a pen or pap ercli p and push to eject the tray. The keyboard does not respond. Try attaching an external keyboard to the USB or PS/2 ports of the computer.
3 T roubleshooting my co mputer 50 Requesting service Inter national T raveler ’ s W arranty (ITW) Your computer is backed by an In ternational Trave ler’s Warranty (ITW) that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling. Our worldwide network of service center s are there to give you a helping hand.
51 You are required to provide the following information: Name:________________________________________ Address:______________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___ T.
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Appendix A Specifications.
This appendix lists the gener al specifications of your computer ..
55 Micropr ocessor • Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor-M with 512 KB level 2 cache featuring th e new Enhanc ed Intel® Speed Step™ techn ology or Mobile Intel® Celeron® proces sor with 256KB.
Appendix A Specifications 56 • Ergonomically-cent ered touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button I/O ports • T wo type II / one type III Ca rdBus PC Card slo ts • One RJ-45 jack (Et hernet 10/100) • One RJ-45 jack (V .
57 System • ACPI support • DMI 2.0-compliant • Microsoft Wi ndows operati ng system Power • Battery pack • 57Wh Li-Ion battery pack • 3-hour rapid charge/6-hou r charge-in-use • AC adapt.
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Appendix B Notices.
This appendix lists the gene ral notices of your computer ..
61 FCC notice This device has been tested and fo und 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.
Appendix B Notices 62 Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus meets all require ments of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipm ent Regulations. Remarque à l’intention de s utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du C anada.
63 1 Follow all warnings and instruct ions marked on the product. 2 Unplug this produ ct from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do no t use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a d amp cloth for cleaning. 3 Do not use th is product near water . 4 Do not place thi s product on an unstable cart, stand , or table.
Appendix B Notices 64 f If the produc t exhibits a distinct cha nge in perf ormance, in dicating a need for service. 12 Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend. Use of anothe r battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
65 same or equiv alent type rec ommended by the manufacturer . Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Rec ycle if at all possible. ADV ARSEL ! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejla gtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type.
Appendix B Notices 66 A-T ick notice For safety reasons, only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label. This includes custo mer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified.
67 Index A AC adapter caring for v audio 24 adjusting the volume 24 troublesh ooting 48 B battery pack caring for v charging indicator 11 BIOS utility 43 brightness hotkeys 16 C caps lock 12 on indica.
68 on indicator 11 memory installing 41– 42 upgrading 41 modem 37 N network 38 Notebook Man ager hotkey 15 notice DVD copyright protection 65 num lock 12 on indicator 11 numeric keypad embedded 13 n.
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