Acer TravelMate 2400 Owner's manual

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User's Guide
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TravelMate 2400/3210/3220/3230 Series User's Guide
Original Issue: Sep 2005
TravelMate 2400/3210/3220/3230 Series Notebook Computer
Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies'
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Disposal instructions
Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize
pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please
recycle.
USA
for electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display:
lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of
according to local, state or federal laws. for more information, contact the
Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org
. for lamp-specific disposal
information, check www.lamprecycle.org
.
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First things first
We would like to thank you for making the TravelMate series of notebook
computers your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.
Your guides
To help you use your TravelMate, we have designed a set of guides:
Basic care and tips for using your computer
Turning your computer on and off
To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the
LCD screen beside the Easy-launch buttons. See "Front view" on page 1 for the
location of the power button.
To turn the power off, do any of the following:
Use the Windows shutdown command
Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off.
First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with
setting up your computer.
The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and
functions of your new computer. For more on how your computer
can help you to be more productive, please refer to the
AcerSystem User's Guide. This guide contains detailed
information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery,
expansion options, and troubleshooting. In addition it contains
warranty information and the general regulations and safety
notices for your notebook. It is available in Portable Document
Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Follow
these steps to access it:
1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.
2 Click on AcerSystem User's Guide.
Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. If Adobe
Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on
AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Acrobat Reader setup
program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete
the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Acrobat
Reader, access the Help and Support menu.
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Use the power button
You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by
pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4>.
Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and
hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down
the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on
again, wait at least two seconds before powering up.
Taking care of your computer
Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it.
Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources
of heat, such as a radiator.
Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 ºC (32 ºF) or above
50 ºC (122 ºF).
Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields.
Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.
Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer.
Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration.
Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt.
Never place objects on top of the computer.
Do not slam the computer display when you close it.
Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.
Taking care of your AC adaptor
Here are some ways to take care of your AC adaptor:
Do not connect the adaptor to any other device.
Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it.
Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic.
When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull
on the plug.
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The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed
the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the
total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet
should not exceed the fuse rating.
Taking care of your 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.
Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible.
Cleaning and servicing
When cleaning the computer, follow these steps:
1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack.
2 Disconnect the AC adaptor.
3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
If either of the following occurs:
the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged;
the computer does not operate normally
please refer to "Frequently asked questions" on page 24.
Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications
Commission, to operate this computer.
Operation conditions
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions for wireless option
devices that are included in the user's manual of each RF option device.
An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. Also, any tampering of the internal antenna will void
the FCC certification and your warranty.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to
be operated indoors, and installation outdoors is subject to licensing.
For more information about our products, services, and support information,
please visit our website: http://global.acer.com
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Disposal instructions iii
First things first iv
Your guides iv
Basic care and tips for using your computer iv
Turning your computer on and off iv
Taking care of your computer v
Taking care of your AC adaptor v
Taking care of your battery pack vi
Cleaning and servicing vi
A TravelMate tour 1
Front view 1
Closed front view 2
Left view 3
Right view 4
Rear view 4
Base view 5
Specifications 6
Indicators 10
Easy-launch buttons 11
Touchpad 12
Touchpad basics 12
Using the keyboard 14
Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 14
Windows keys 15
Hotkeys 15
Special keys 17
Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 18
Using a computer security lock 18
Audio 19
Adjusting the volume 19
Using the system utilities 20
Acer eManager 20
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 21
Launch Manager 22
Norton AntiVirus 23
Frequently asked questions 24
Contents
Requesting service 27
International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 27
Before you call 27
Taking your notebook PC with you 28
Disconnecting from the desktop 28
Moving around 28
Preparing the computer 28
What to take to short meetings 29
Taking the computer home 29
Preparing the computer 29
What to take with you 30
Special considerations 30
Setting up a home office 30
Traveling with the computer 30
Preparing the computer 30
What to take with you 31
Special considerations 31
Traveling internationally with the computer31
Preparing the computer 31
What to bring with you 31
Special considerations 32
Securing your computer 32
Using a computer security lock 32
Using passwords 32
Entering passwords 33
Setting passwords 33
Expanding through options 34
Connectivity options 34
Fax/data modem 34
Built-in network feature 35
Fast Infrared (on selected models) 35
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 36
IEEE 1394 port (on selected models) 36
PC Card slot 37
BIOS utility 38
Boot sequence 38
Enable disk-to-disk recovery 39
Password 39
Using software 39
Playing DVD movies 39
Power management 40
Acer eRecovery 41
Create backup 41
Restore from backup 42
Create factory default image CD 42
Re-install bundled software without CD 42
Change password 43
Troubleshooting 44
Troubleshooting tips 44
Error messages 44
Regulations and safety notices 46
ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance 46
FCC notice 46
Modem notices 48
Important safety instructions 51
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A TravelMate tour
After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let
us show you around your new TravelMate computer.
Front view
# Item Description
1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays
computer output.
2 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
3 Easy-launch
buttons
Buttons for launching frequently used programs.
See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 11 for more details.
4 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
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Closed front view
5 Status
indicators
Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to
show the status of the computer's functions and
components.
6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use
the computer.
7 Click buttons
(left, center
and right)
The left and right buttons function like the left and
right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way
scroll button.
8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a
computer mouse.
9 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
# Icon Item Description
1 Speaker-out/line-
out/Headphone jack
Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones).
2 Mic-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphone.
3 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo
audio output.
4Bluetooth
communication
button/indicator
Press to enable/disable Bluetooth
function. Lights to indicate the status of
Bluetooth communications (option only
available for TravelMate 3210/3220/3230).
5 Wireless
communication
button/indicator
Press to enable/disable the wireless
function. Indicates the status of wireless
LAN communication.
6 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on.
# Item Description
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Left view
7 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged.
# Icon Item Description
1 External display
port
Connects to a display device (e.g.,
external monitor, LCD projector).
2 S-video out port Connects to a television or display
device with S-video input. (on
selected models)
3 Network jack
(RJ-45)
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/
1000-based network (depends on
model).
4 Modem jack
(RJ-11)
Connects to a phone line.
5 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
6 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.
(on selected models)
7 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.
8 5-in-1 card reader Accepts an MS, MS PRO, MMC, SD,
xD-Picture card
(on selected models).
Note: Only one card can operate at
any given time.
9 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g.,
infrared printer and IR-aware
computer) (on selected models).
10 PC Card slot eject
button
Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
# Icon Item Description
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Right view
Note: The position of items 2, 3 and 4 may vary depending on
model.
Rear view
# Icon Item Description
1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs
depending on the optical drive type.
2 LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active.
3 Optical drive
eject button
Ejects the optical drive tray from the
drive.
4Emergency
eject hole
Ejects the optical drive tray when the
computer is turned off.
5 Ventilation
slots
Enable the computer to stay cool, even
after prolonged use.
6Security
keylock
Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
# Icon Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
2 Power jack Connects to an AC adaptor.
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English
Base view
3 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
4 Acer ezDock port Connects to the Acer ezDock (TravelMate
3220 only)
# Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place.
3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
4Memory
compartment
Houses the computer's main memory.
5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by screws).
6 Battery release
latch
Releases the battery for removal.
# Icon Item Description
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Specifications
Operating
system
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2)
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Professional (Service Pack 2)
Platform TravelMate 3210/3220/3230:
Intel
®
Centrino
Mobile Technology, featuring:
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M Processor 730/740/750/760/770/
780 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.60/1.73/1.86/2/2.13/2.36 GHz,
533 MHz FSB)
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M Processor 725 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.60
GHz, 400 MHz FSB)
Mobile Intel
®
915GM/PM Express chipset
Intel
®
PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection
(dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
solution,
supporting Acer SignalUp
wireless technology
TravelMate 2400:
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M Processor 725 (2 MB L2
cache, 1.60 GHz, 400 MHz FSB)
Intel
®
Celeron
®
M Processor 350/360/370 (1 MB
L2 cache, 1.30/1.40/1.50 GHz, 400 MHz FSB)
Mobile Intel
®
910GML Express chipset
Integrated 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
solution, supporting Acer SignalUp
wireless
technology
System memory 256/512 MB of DDR2 400/533 MHz memory, upgradeable
to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel
support)
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English
Display and
graphics
14.1" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 resolution; 16:10
viewing ratio, supporting simultaneous multi-window
viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista
16.7 million colors
Intel
®
915GM (TravelMate 3210/3230)/ Intel
®
910GML
(TravelMate 2400) integrated 3D graphics, featuring
Intel
®
Graphics Media Accelerator 900 and up to 128 MB
of VRAM, supporting Microsoft
®
DirectX
®
9.0 and dual
independent display
ATI MOBILITY
RADEON
®
X700 with 64 MB of dedicated
VRAM, supporting ATI POWERPLAY
5.0, PCI Express
,
Microsoft
®
DirectX
®
9.0 and DualView
(TravelMate
3210/3220/3230 only)
MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability
S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support (TravelMate
3210/3220/3230 only)
Storage
subsystem
40/60/80/100 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive
Optical drive options:
DVD-Super Multi double layer (TravelMate
3210/3220/3230)
DVD-Dual double layer (TravelMate 2400)
DVD/CD-RW combo
5-in-1 card reader supporting Secure Digital (SD),
MultiMediaCard (MMC), xD-Picture Card
(XD), Memory
Stick
®
(MS) and Memory Stick PRO
(MS-Pro)
Dimensions
and weight
335 (W) x 240 (D) x 31.9/34.1 (H) mm
(13.2 x 9.45 x 1.26/1.34 inches)
TravelMate 3220: 2.6 kg (5.73 lbs)
TravelMate 2400/3210: 2.25 kg (4.96 lbs)
TravelMate 3230: 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs)*
* Weight may vary based on configuration
Power
subsystem
ACPI 1.0b power management standard: supports Standby
and Hibernation power-saving modes
2.5-hour rapid charge system-off; 3.5-hour charge-in-use
3-pin 65 W AC adaptor
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English
Input devices
84-/85-key Acer FineTouch
keyboard
Built-in touchpad with 4-way scroll button
Four easy-launch buttons
Two front-access LED-buttons: WLAN and Bluetooth
®
Audio Audio system with built-in speakers and microphone
Intel
®
AC’97 audio support
Sound Blaster Pro
and MS-Sound compatible
S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital
speakers
Communication Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring
ready
LAN: 10/100 Mbps (TravelMate 2400) or gigabit
(TravelMate 3210/3220/3230) Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN
ready
WLAN: integrated 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
solution
(TravelMate 2400) or Intel
®
PRO/Wireless 2200BG network
connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
solution (TravelMate 3210/3220/3230)
Acer SignalUp
wireless technology support
WPAN: integrated Bluetooth
®
I/O interface Acer ezDock (TravelMate 3220 only)
Three USB 2.0 ports
5-in-1 card reader (MS/MS-PRO/MMC/SD/XD)
PC Card slot (one Type II)
IEEE 1394 port (TravelMate 3210/3220/3230 only)
Fast infrared (FIR) port (TravelMate 3210/3220/3230 only)
External display (VGA) port
S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port (TravelMate 3210/3220/
3230 only)
Headphones/speaker/line-out port
Microphone/line-in jack
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
Modem (RJ-11) port
DC-in jack for AC adaptor
Security Kensington lock slot
BIOS user and supervisor passwords
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English
Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The
exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
Software Acer eManager
(ePowerManagement/ePresentation/eRecovery/eSettings)
Acer GridVista
Acer Launch Manager
Acer System Recovery CD
Norton AntiVirus
Adobe
®
Reader
®
CyberLink
®
PowerDVD
NTI CD-Maker
Options and
accessories
512 MB or 1 GB DDR2 533 MHz
soDIMM memory modules
External USB floppy disk drive
9-cell Li-ion battery pack
3-pin 65 W AC adaptor
Environment Temperature:
Operating: 5° C to 35° C
Non-operating: -20° C to 65° C
Humidity (non-condensing):
Operating: 20% to 80%
Non-operating: 20% to 80%
System
compliance
Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX)
Wi-Fi
®
Mobile PC 2001
ACPI 1.0b
DMI 2.0
Warranty One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW)
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Indicators
The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-left above
the keyboard, and four on the front panel.
The power, battery, and wireless communication status indicators are visible
even when the LCD display is closed.
1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging.
2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.
Icon Function Description
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is active.
Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.
Power Lights up when the computer is on.
Battery Lights up when the battery is being charged.
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English
Easy-launch buttons
Located at the upper-left, above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons
are called Easy-launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering
Key " " and one user-programmable button.
Press " " to run the Acer eManager. Please see "Acer eManager" on page 20.
The mail and Web buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can
be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable keys, run the
Acer Launch Manager. See "Launch Manager" on page 22.
Easy-launch button Default application
Mail Email application (user-programmable)
Web browser Internet browser (user-programmable)
Acer eManager (user-programmable)
P
User-programmable
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