Acer MS2130 Bedienungsanleitung

TravelMate 370 series

MS2130 User’sguide

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TravelMate 370 series User’s guide

Original Issue: September 2003

TravelMate 370 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.

We hope you will be happy with your TravelMate as much as we

enjoyed making it for you.

Your guides

To help you use your TravelMate, we have designed a set of guides:

For more information about our products, services, and support

information, please visit our Web site (www.acer.com).

First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get

started with setting up your computer.

This User’s guide introduces you to the many ways your

computer can help you be more productive. This guide

provides clear and concise information about the computer,

so read it thoroughly.

If you ever need to print out a copy, this User’s guide is also

available in PDF (Portable Document Format). Follow these

steps:

1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.

2 Click on AcerSystem User’s guide.

Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader

installed. For instructions on how to use Adobe Acrobat

Reader, access the Help menu.

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Basic care and tips for using your computer

Turning your computer on and off

To turn on the computer, simply press the power button on the left of

the launch keys found above your TravelMate’s standard keyboard. See

“Front open view” on page 3 for the location of the power button.

To turn the power off, do any of the following:

•Use the Windows shutdown command

For Windows 2000: Click on Start, Shut Down..., and select Shut

down; then click on OK.

- or -

For Windows XP: Click on Start, Turn off Computer; then click

Turn Off.

•Use the power button

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

management functions. See Windows help for more information.

•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 the online guide for

details.

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 0ºC (32ºF) or

above 50ºC (122ºF).

•Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields.

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•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 and vibration.

•Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt.

•Never place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the

computer.

•Do not slam the computer display when you close it.

•Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.

Taking care of your AC adapter

Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:

•Do not connect the adapter 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 personal

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.

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.

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Cleaning and servicing

•When cleaning the computer, follow these steps:

•Power off the computer and remove the battery pack.

•Disconnect the AC adapter.

•Use a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol

cleaners.

•To clean the display screen, 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 spilled into the product.

•The computer does not operate normally.

Please refer to "Troubleshooting my computer" on page 47.

First things first iii

Your guides iii

Basic care and tips for using your computer iv

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1

A TravelMate tour 3

Front open view 3

Front view 5

Left view 6

Right view 7

Rear view 8

Bottom view 9

Features 10

Indicators 12

Using the keyboard 14

Special keys 14

Launch Keys 21

Touchpad 22

Touchpad basics 22

Storage 24

Hard disk 24

IEEE 1394 Optical drive 24

Using software 25

Audio 26

Adjusting the volume 26

Power management 27

Moving around with your TravelMate 28

Disconnecting from the desktop 28

Moving around 28

Taking the computer home 29

Traveling with the computer 31

Traveling internationally with the computer 31

Securing your computer 33

Using a computer security lock 33

Using passwords 33

2 Customizing my computer 35

Expanding through options 37

Connectivity options 37

Upgrade options 42

Using system utilities 44

Notebook Manager 44

Launch Manager 45

Contents

BIOS Utility 45

Disk to Disk Recovery 46

3 Troubleshooting my computer 47

Frequently-asked questions 49

Troubleshooting tips 52

Error messages 53

Requesting service 54

International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 54

Before you call 54

Appendix A Specifications 57

Appendix B Notices 63

Index 73

1 Getting to know your

TravelMate

Your TravelMate computer combines high-

performance, versatility, power management

features and multimedia capabilities with a

unique style and ergonomic design. Work with

unmatched productivity and reliability with

your new power computing partner.

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