Acer 4150 Series Bedienungsanleitung

TravelMate 4150/4650 Series

User's Guide

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TravelMate 4150/4650 Series User's Guide

Original Issue: February 2005

TravelMate 4150/4650 Series Notebook Computer

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First things first

We would like to thank you for making the TravelMate series of notebook

computers your choice for 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 launch keys. 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.

•Use the power button

Note: You can also use the power button to perform power management

functions. See "Moving around" on page 27 of the AcerSystem

User's Guide.

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.

•Use the customized functions for power management

You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by

pressing the sleep hot key <Fn>+<F4>. See "Moving around" on page 27 of

the AcerSystem User's Guide.

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 0º C (32º F) or above

50º C (122º F).

•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 and 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.

•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.

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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 at

all possible.

Cleaning and servicing

When cleaning the computer, follow these steps:

1 Power 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 21.

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 on 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.

First things first i

Your guides i

Basic care and tips for using your computer i

Turning your computer on and off i

Taking care of your computer ii

Taking care of your AC adaptor ii

Taking care of your battery pack iii

Cleaning and servicing iii

A TravelMate tour 1

Front view 1

Closed front view 2

Left view 2

Right view 3

Rear view 4

Bottom view 4

Specifications 5

Indicators 9

Launch keys 10

Touchpad 11

Touchpad basics 11

Using the keyboard 13

Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 13

Windows keys 14

Hot keys 14

Special keys 16

Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 17

Using a computer security lock 17

Audio 18

Adjusting the volume 18

Using system utilities 19

Acer eManager 19

Launch Manager 20

Frequently asked questions 21

Requesting service 25

International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 25

Before you call 25

Contents

Moving around with your notebook PC 27

Disconnecting from the desktop 27

Moving around 27

Preparing the computer 27

What to take to short meetings 28

What to bring to long meetings 28

Taking the computer home 29

Preparing the computer 29

What to take with you 29

Special considerations 29

Setting up a home office 30

Traveling with the computer 30

Preparing the computer 30

What to take with you 30

Special considerations 30

Traveling internationally with the computer31

Preparing the computer 31

What to bring with you 31

Special considerations 31

Securing your computer 32

Using a computer security lock 32

Using passwords 32

Entering passwords 33

Setting passwords 33

Expanding through options 35

Connectivity options 35

Fax/Data modem 35

Built-in network feature 36

Fast Infrared 36

Universal Serial Bus 37

IEEE 1394 port 37

PC Card slot 38

BIOS utility 39

Boot sequence 40

Disk to disk recovery enable 40

Password 40

Using software 40

Playing DVD movies 40

Power management 41

Acer eRecovery 42

Create backup 42

Restore from backup 43

Create factory default image CD 43

Re-install bundled software without CD 44

Change password 44

Troubleshooting 45

Troubleshooting tips 45

Error messages 45

Regulations and safety notices 47

Energy Star Guidelines Compliance 47

FCC notice 47

Modem notices 49

Important safety instructions 52

English

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),

displaying computer output.

2 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

3 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer.

4 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions

like a computer mouse.

5 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.

6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when

you use the computer.

7 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

8 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and

off to show the status of the computer's

functions and components.

English

Closed front view

Left view

9 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used

programs. See "Launch keys" on page 10 for

more details.

#Icon Item Description

1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo

audio output.

2Bluetooth

communication button/

indicator

Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function.

Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth

communications (manufacturing option).

3Wireless

communication button/

indicator

Press to enable/disable Wireless function.

Lights to indicate the status of wireless

LAN communications.

4 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on.

5 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged.

6 Latch Locks and releases the lid.

#Icon Item Description

1 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible

computer security lock.

2 Power jack Connects to an AC adaptor.

3/5 USB 2.0 port Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0

devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

#Item Description

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