Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 4010 Series Acer
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TravelMate 4010 Series User's Guide.
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iii First things first We would like to thank you for making th e TravelMate series of notebook PC your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.
iv To turn the power off, do any of th e followin g: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start , Turn Off Computer , then click on Turn Off . • Use the power button You can also shut down the comp uter by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4> .
v Taking care of yo ur battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children.
First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iii Turning your computer on and off iii Taking care of your computer iv Taking care of your AC adapter iv Taking car.
Taking your notebook PC with you 27 Disconnecting from the desktop 27 Moving around 27 Preparing the computer 27 What to bring to meetings 28 Taking the computer home 28 Preparing the computer 28 What.
Restore from backup 40 Create factory default image CD 40 Re-install bundled software without CD 40 Change password 41 Troubleshooting 42 Troubleshooting tips 42 Error messages 42 Regulations and safe.
1 English A TravelMate tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you a round your ne w TravelMate c omputer . Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.
2 English Closed front view 5 Click buttons (left, center and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serv es as a 4-way scroll button. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensiti ve pointing dev ice which funct ions like a computer mouse.
3 English Left view 7 Microphon e jack Accep ts inputs from external microphones. 8 Headphone/speaker/ line-out jack Connects to aud io line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). 9 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 device s (e.g., USB mouse, US B camera) .
4 English Right view Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 2 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card. 3 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g ., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 Ethernet (RJ- 45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network (for selected models) .
5 English Base view 3 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-com patible computer security lock. # Item Description 1 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note : Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place.
6 English Features Microprocessor • Intel® Pentium® M Processo r 715, 725 or higher or Intel® Celer on® M Pr ocesso r 350, 3 60, 370 or higher • Intel® 855GME or 852GM chipset (for selected m.
7 English • Separate audi o ports fo r headphon e-out, line -in and mic rophone- in devices Keyboard and pointing device • 88/89-key Windows keyboard • Ergonomically-cen tered touchpad pointi ng.
8 English System • Microsoft® Windows® XP Home/Pro • ACPI 1.0b support • DMI 2.0-compliant • Wi-Fi®-compl iant • CCX compli ant (certain models only) Power • 4-cell (29W) or 8-cell (65W) Li-ion battery pack • 65W AC adapter 19V 3.
9 English Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read statu s indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the fron t panel. The power, battery and wireless communi cation status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is cl osed.
10 English Easy-launch buttons Located at the upper-right, above th e keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch button s. They are: mail, Web browser, Acer Empowe ring Key " " and one user-programmabl e button. Press " " to run the Acer eManager.
11 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a poin ting device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor respon ds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum co mfort and support.
12 English Note: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder w ill not increase the touchpad's responsiveness.
13 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and a n embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, functi on and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
14 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access m ost of the computer's controls like screen b rightness, volume output an d the BIOS utility.
15 English Hotkey Icon Function Description <Fn> + <F1> Hotkey he lp Displays help on hotkeys. <Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. See "Acer eMan ager" on page 19 . <Fn> + <F3> Acer ePowerMana -gement Launches Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager.
16 English Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and th e US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of yo ur keyboard. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor.
17 English 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 by using the emergency eject hole.
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 " Hotkeys" on page 14 for more information on adjusting the sp eaker volume.
19 English Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Win dows XP only. Acer eManager The innovative Acer eMa nager software is designed for easy access to frequently used functions.
20 English Note: If your computer did not com e with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use A cer eRecovery's "System backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backu p image to CD or DVD.
21 English Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each win dow into the approp riate grid. 3 Enjoy the c onvenience of a well-o rganized de sktop.
22 English Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti-v irus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep your computer d ata safe and secure. How do I check for viruses? A Full System Scan scans all files on yo ur computer.
23 English Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each o ne. I pressed the power button, but the computer does not start or boot up. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer.
24 English No audio is heard from the computer. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In Windo ws, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too lo w.
25 English Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is not necessary to complete the installation of yo ur Operating System. After the Operating System is set up, you can proceed with the Internet Connection se tup.
26 English To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is sho wing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the on-screen instructio ns to perform system recovery. Important! This feature o ccupies 2 to 3 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk.
27 English Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hin ts to consider when moving around or traveling with your comp uter. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories : 1 Save any open files.
28 English Note: If the Sleep indicator is of f, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned of f. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on, the compu ter has entered Sleep mode. In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on.
29 English Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect yo ur computer while traveling to and from work: • Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping th e computer with you.
30 English Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the co mputer home, follow these guidelines to protect your comp uter while traveling: • Always take the computer as carry-on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand.
31 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 compu ter.
32 English 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 yo u press < F2 > to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. • Type the Supervisor Password an d press < Enter > to access the BIOS utility.
33 English Expanding through options Your notebo ok PC offers you a complete mo bile computi ng experien ce. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral de vices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instru ctions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the following section.
34 English Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to con nect your computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cab le from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the comp uter to a network jack or hub o n your network.
35 English PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the comp uter accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the com puter. These cards should have a PC Card logo on the m. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afford ed by desktop PCs.
36 English Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 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 the screws from the memory co ver; then lift up and remove the memory cover.
37 English Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the B IOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of th e screen and use the <F5> and <F6> keys to set this value to Enabled .
38 English Note: To change the region code, in sert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD dr ive. Pl ease refer t o the o nline help for more information. Power management This computer has a built- in power management unit that monitors system activity.
39 English Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. You can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to hard disk, CD or DVD.
40 English Restore from backup You can restore backups previously created (as stated in the Create backup section) from hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed.
41 English 6 Select the desired driver/application and follow the in structions on screen to re-install. At first launch, Acer eRecovery prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up th e software content window.
42 English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a pro blem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require openin g up the computer. Do not atte mpt to open the computer yourself; co ntact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance.
43 English English Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has de termined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficien cy.
44 English Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC R ules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this d evice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, inclu ding interference that may cause undesired ope ration.
45 English English 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 info rmation, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equip ment.
46 English List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germ any, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxemb ourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Rep ublic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta.
47 English English 4 Some parameters required for comp liance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipm ent (PC) associated with this device.
48 English Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference. 1 Follow all warnings and instruct ions marked on the product. 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before c leaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
49 English English e If the produc t has been drop ped or the case has b een damaged. f If the product ex hibits a distin ct change in performanc e, indicati ng a need for service. 12 The notebook PC series uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend in the product specificatio n list.
50 English ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅP NESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is prod uced with high-precision ma nufacturing techniqu es. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasion ally misfire or appear as black or red dots.
51 English English European Union (EU) This device complies with the essentia l requirements of the Europ ean Council Directives listed below: 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive • EN 60950 89/336/EEC E.
52 English The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the wire less LAN Mini PCI Card and Bl uetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequen cy exposure limits.
53 English English 4 An improper installation or un authorized use may c ause harmful interference to radio communications. Also any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty.
54 English Environmental Policy Declaration To minimize po llution and e nsure utmost pr otection of the glo bal environm ent, all applicable environmental regulato ry requirements were met during the manufactur e of this de vice.
55 English English 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 d evice.
56 English Declaration of Conf ormity for CE Marking Is in compliance with the essential requ irements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives.
57 English Index A AC adapter caring for iv audio 18 adjusting the volume 18 troublesh ooting 24 B battery pack caring for v BIOS utility 36 brightness hotkeys 15 C caps lock 13 on indicator 9 care AC.
58 English num lock 13 on indicator 9 numeric keypad embedded 13 P password 31 types 31 PC Card 35 ejecting 35 inserting 35 ports 33 printer troublesh ooting 24 problems 23 CD-ROM 24 display 23 keyboa.
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