Acer TravelMate 2000 Bedienungsanleitung

TravelMate 2000/2500 Series

User’s Guide

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TravelMate 2000/2500 Series User’s Guide

Original Issue: March 2004

TravelMate 2000/2500 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:

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 Portable Document Format (PDF). Follow these

steps:

1Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.

2Click on AcerSystem User’s guide.

Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader

installed. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your

computer, clicking on TravelMate 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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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 switch

below the LCD screen beside the Launch keys. See “Front view” on

page 3 for the location of the power switch.

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 switch

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

management functions. See “Power management” on page 24.

•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 “Power management”

on page 24.

Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and

hold the power switch 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.

•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.

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•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.

Cleaning and servicing

When cleaning the computer, follow these steps:

1Power off the computer and remove the battery pack.

2Disconnect the AC adapter.

3Use a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use liquid or

aerosol cleaners.

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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 41.

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 view 3

Left view 5

Right view 6

Rear view 7

Bottom view 8

Features 9

Indicators 11

Indicators in cover 12

Using the keyboard 13

Special keys 13

Touchpad 20

Touchpad basics 20

Storage 22

Hard disk 22

Optical drive 22

Audio 24

Power management 24

Moving around with your TravelMate 25

Disconnecting from the desktop 25

Moving around 25

Taking the computer home 26

Traveling with the computer 28

Traveling internationally with the computer 28

Securing your computer 30

Using a computer security lock 30

2 Customizing my computer 31

Expanding through options 33

Connectivity options 33

Upgrade options 36

Using system utilities 38

Notebook Manager 38

Launch Manager 39

BIOS Utility 39

Contents

3 Troubleshooting my computer 41

Frequently-asked questions 43

Requesting service 47

International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) 47

Before you call 47

Appendix A Specifications 49

Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 55

Index 69

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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