Acer TravelMate 6003 Manual de usuario

TravelMate 6000/8000

Series

User’s Guide

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TravelMate 6000/8000 Series User’s Guide

Original Issue: Mar 2004

TravelMate 6000/8000 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).

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:

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, Acer System.

2 Click on Acer System 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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•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.

•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.

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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.

4To 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 59.

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First things first iii

Your guides iii

Basic care and tips for using your computer iii

A TravelMate tour 3

Front open view 3

Front view 4

Left view 6

Right view 7

Rear view 8

Bottom view 9

Features 11

Indicators 13

Using the keyboard 15

Special keys 15

Launch Keys 22

Touchpad 24

Touchpad basics 24

Storage 26

Hard disk 26

AcerMedia bay 26

Using software 27

Audio 29

Adjusting the volume 29

DVI(Digital Visual Interface) 30

Power management 31

Moving around with your TravelMate 32

Disconnecting from the desktop 32

Moving around 32

Taking the computer home 33

Traveling with the computer 35

Traveling internationally with the computer 36

Securing your computer 37

Using a computer security lock 37

Using the Smart Card 37

Using passwords 43

2 Customizing my computer 45

Expanding through options 47

Connectivity options 47

Upgrade options 53

Using system utilities 56

Notebook Manager 56

Launch Manager 57

BIOS Utility 57

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3 Troubleshooting my computer 59

Frequently-asked questions 61

Troubleshooting tips 65

Error messages 66

Requesting service 67

ITW 67

Before you call 67

Appendix A Specifications 69

Appendix B Notices 75

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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