Acer TravelMate 650 Series Manual de usuario

TravelMate 650 series

User’s guide

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TravelMate 650 series User’s guide

Original Issue: January 2003

TravelMate 650 series Notebook computer

Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other company's

product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to

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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 (global.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, the button

left of the launch keys found above your TravelMate’s standard

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, Programs, TravelMate.

2 Click on TravelMate 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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keyboard. See page 3 for the location of the power switch.

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 switch

Note: You can also use the power switch 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 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.

4To clean the display screen, use an LCD cleaning kit.

If any of the following occurs:

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•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 57.

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Contents

First things first iii

Your guides iii

Basic care and tips for using your computer iii

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1

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

Power management 30

Moving around with your TravelMate 31

Disconnecting from the desktop 31

Moving around 31

Taking the computer home 32

Traveling with the computer 34

Traveling internationally with the computer 34

Securing your computer 36

Using a computer security lock 36

Using the Smart Card 36

Using passwords 42

2 Customizing my computer 45

Expanding through options 47

Connectivity options 47

Upgrade options 52

Using system utilities 55

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Notebook Manager 55

BIOS Utility 56

3 Troubleshooting my computer 57

Frequently-asked questions 59

Troubleshooting tips 62

Error messages 63

Requesting service 64

International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) 64

Before you call 64

Appendix A Specifications 67

Appendix B Notices 73

Index 81

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1 Getting to know your

TravelMate

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Your TravelMate computer combines high-

performance,versatility,powermanagement

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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