Acer 4720 Series manuel d'utilisation

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    TravelMate 4720/4320 Series User's Guide[...]

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    Changes may be made peri odically to the infor mation in this publication without obligation to notify any person o f such revisions o r change s. Such chang es will be incorpo rated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publ ications. This company makes no representations or warra nties, either expre ssed or implied, with r[...]

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    iii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instruct ions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liq uid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Us[...]

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    iv Warnings • Do not use t his product near water. • Do not place this prod uct on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the p roduct falls, it could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provid ed fo r ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product a nd to protect i t from ove rheating. Th ese openings m ust not be bl ocked [...]

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    v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise prod uced by other nearby electrical devices th at may interfere with the performance of this product. • Use the product only with the su pplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following requi[...]

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    vi discharged hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out. When the operation time becom es noticeably sho rter than normal, buy a ne w battery. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge you r battery only with Acer approved chargers designated for this device . Use the battery only for its intended pur pose. Never use any charger or ba[...]

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    vii Telephone line safety • Disconnect all telephone lines from th e equipment when not in use and/or before servicin g. • To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning , do not connect the telephone line to this equipm ent during lightning or thunderstorms. Warning! For safety reasons, do not use non-compliant parts when adding or [...]

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    viii Pacemakers. Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) be maintained between wireless devices and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technolo gy Research. Persons wit[...]

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    ix Emergency calls Warning: You cannot make emergency calls through this devic e. To make an emergency call you shall dial out through your mobi le phone or other telephone call system. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize po llution and e nsure utmost p rotection of the gl obal envir[...]

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    x ENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to prote ct the envi ronment in a cost effective way and without sacrificing quality or product feature s. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas em issions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmenta l Pro[...]

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    xi Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zo ne by adjusting the viewin g angle of the moni tor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximu m comfort. Observe the following tips: • refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward • stand up and walk around regula[...]

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    xii Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make you r computer use more relaxin g and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy bod y. Warning! We do not recommend using the com pute[...]

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    xiii First things first We would like to thank you for mak ing an Acer notebook yo ur choice for meeting your mobile comp uting needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have desig ned 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 th e [...]

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    xiv To turn the power off, do any of th e followin g: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down . • Use the power button You can also put the comp uter in sleep mode by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4> . Note: If you cannot power off the com puter normally, press and hold the power button for mor[...]

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    xv Taking care of yo ur 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 accordin g to local regulations. Recycle if possi[...]

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    Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Additional safety information vii Operating environment vii Medical devices vii Vehicles viii Potentially explosive environments viii Emergency calls ix Disposal instructions ix Tips and information for comfortable use x First things first xiii Your guides xiii Basic care and tips [...]

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    Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 36 Audio 37 Adjusting the volume 37 Using the system utilities 38 Acer BiopProtect (manu facturing option) 38 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 39 Launch Manag er 40 Norton Internet Security 41 NTI Shadow 42 Frequently asked questions 43 Requesting service 46 Inter[...]

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    Expanding through options 57 Connectivity options 57 Fax/data modem 57 Built-in network feat ure 58 Fast Infrared (FIR) 58 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 59 IEEE 1394 port 59 PC Card slot 60 Installing me mory 61 BIOS utility 61 Boot sequence 61 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 62 Password 62 Using software 62 Playing DVD movies 62 Acer eRecovery Managemen[...]

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    1 Empowering Technology Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manag e your new Acer system. Displayed by default in the upper half of your screen, it provide s access to the following utilities: Note: All of the following content is for gene ral reference only. Act[...]

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    2 Empowe ring Techno logy Acer eNet Manageme nt Acer eNet Management helps you quickl y connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, select "Acer e Net Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the p rogram from the Acer Empowering Techn ology program group in S tart menu. [...]

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    3 Empowering Technology Acer eNet Management can save netwo r k settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored incl ude network connection setting s (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security an[...]

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    4 Empowe ring Techno logy Acer ePower Manage ment Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power m anagement options. To a ccess this utility, select "A cer ePower Managemen t" from the Empowering Tec hnology to olbar, run the program from the Acer Empo wering Technology prog ram group in Start[...]

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    5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to save your new settings. To delete a power pl an: You cannot delete the power plan you are cu rrently using. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Battery sta[...]

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    6 Empowe ring Techno logy Acer ePresentati on Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your comp uter's display to an external display device or projector using the h otkey: <Fn> + <F5> . If auto- detection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your system display will be autom[...]

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    7 Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management (for select ed models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unau thorized persons. It is co nveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension fo r quick data encryp tion/dec ryption and also supports on-the-fly file[...]

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    8 Empowe ring Techno logy Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable s torage, o ptical and floppy driv e devices to ensur e that data can't be stolen while your system is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices — inclu des USB disk drives, USB pen drives, US B flash drives[...]

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    9 Empowering Technology[...]

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    10 Empowe ring Techno logy Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you to create full or incremental backups, burn the fa ctory default image to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications an d drivers. By default, user-created backups are stored to the D:[...]

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    11 Empowering Technology For more information, please refer to "Acer eReco very Manage ment" on page 63 in the AcerSystem User's Guide . Note: If your computer did n ot come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disc" feature to burn a backup im age to CD or D[...]

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    12 Empowe ring Techno logy Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot option s. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardwa re specifications. • Lets you set an asset tag for you[...]

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    13 Empowering Technology Windows Mobility Center (for Windows Vista only) The Windows Mobility Center collects key m obile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can qu ickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings inclu de display brightness, power plan, volume, w[...]

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    14 Empowe ring Techno logy[...]

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    15 English Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... po ster, let us show yo u around yo ur new Acer notebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. 2 Microphone Internal microphone fo r sound recording.[...]

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    16 English 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 4 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to sho w the status of the computer's functions and components. 5 Keyboard For enteri ng data into y our computer. 6 Palmrest C omfortable support area for your hands wh en you use the c[...]

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    17 English Closed front view # Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 IEEE 1394 port (6-pin) Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 3 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer). 4 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 Line[...]

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    18 English Left view # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-co mpatible computer security lock. 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; acce pts CDs or DVDs (locatio n depends o n model) 3 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active (locatio n depends o n model) . 4 Optical drive eject b[...]

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    19 English Right view Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 2 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card. 3 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e. g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 S-Video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Connects to a television or disp lay device with S-video input. 5 Ethernet ([...]

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    20 English Base view Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Acer DASP (Disk Anti- Shock Protection) Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and bumps. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer ’s hard disk (secured with screws) 5 Memory compartment Houses th e computer&ap[...]

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    21 English Specifications Operating system • Windows Vista ™ Business • Windows Vista ™ Home Premium • Windows Vista ™ Home Ba sic • Genuine Windows ® XP Pro fessional (Service Pack 2) Platf orm Intel ® Centrino ® Duo mobile processor technology, featuring: • Intel ® Core ™ 2 Duo Mobile Processor T7300/T7500/ T7700 (4 MB L2 ca[...]

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    22 English Display a nd graphics • 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-win dow viewing via Acer GridVista ™ • Mobile Intel ® GM965/GL960 Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel ® Graphic Media Accelerator (GMA) X3100 with up to 358 MB of Intel ® Dynamic Vid eo Memory Te c[...]

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    23 English Communic ation • Acer Video Conference featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam supporting enhanced Acer PrimaLite ™ tech nology • Optional A cer Blueto oth ® VoIP phone • WLAN: Intel ® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/ Draft-N) network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp ™ with I nviLink [...]

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    24 English Note: The specifications listed above are for reference on ly. The exact config uration of your PC depe nds on the model purchased. Software • Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity (for selected models), eLock, eRecovery, eSettings Management) • Acer Bio-Protection (manufactu ring option) • Ace[...]

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    25 English Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the co mputer cover is closed up. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light sho ws green when in AC mode. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive[...]

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    26 English Easy-launch buttons There are several convenien tly located easy-launch butto ns. They are: mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one user-programm able button. Press < > to run the Acer Empowering Technology. Please see "Acer Empowering Techn ology" on pag e 1 . The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to e[...]

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    27 English Three productivity keys give users one-tou ch access to pro tection and manageability features for a more secure, smarter and easier way to work. • Lock key - runs the Windows ® lock function to lock the n otebook when you step out. If the laptop is equipp ed with Acer Bio-Protection, yo u only need to swipe your finger to log in to W[...]

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    28 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor respon ds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum co mfort and support. Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the tou chpad: • Move yo[...]

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    29 English to the left and right buttons on a mo use. Tapping on the tou chpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer Finger Nav 4-way control function (manufactu ring option) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (manufacturing opti on) to scroll up or down and move l eft or right a pag[...]

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    30 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and a n embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, functi on and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. The embedded numeric k eypad functions like a desktop num eric keypad. It is indicated by [...]

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    31 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pres sed alone, this key has the s ame effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launche s the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: <> : Open or cl ose the St art menu &l[...]

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    32 English Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access m ost of the computer's controls like screen b rightness, volume output an d the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combinatio n. Hotkey Icon Function Description <Fn> + <F1> Ho[...]

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    33 English <Fn> + < ↑ > Volume up Increase s the sound volume. <Fn> + < ↓ > Volume down Decreases the sound volume. <Fn> + < → > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. <Fn> + < ← > Brightness down Decreases the screen b rightness. Hotkey Icon Function Description[...]

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    34 English Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and th e US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of yo ur keyboard. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-ri ght of the keyboard, o r hold < Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard[...]

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    35 English Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the com puter is on. Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to e ject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.[...]

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    36 English Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Ke nsington- com patible security slot for a security lock. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the loc k into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless m odels are also available.[...]

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    37 English Audio The computer comes with 32-bit Intel Hig h Definition (HD) Audio, and dual stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hotkeys" on page 32 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume.[...]

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    38 English Using the system utilities Note: All of the following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. Acer Bio-Protection (m anufacturing option) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft ® Windows ® operating system. Utilizing t[...]

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    39 English Acer GridVista (dual- display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual display feature of you r notebook, first ensure that a second display is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box usi ng the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize[...]

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    40 English 3 Enjoy the convenienc e of a well-o rganized de sktop. Note: Please ensure that the resolu tion setting of yo ur second monitor is set to the manufa cturer's recommended value. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the fo ur easy-launch butto ns located above the keyboard. "Easy-launch butto ns" on page 26 for t[...]

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    41 English Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security is an anti-virus utility th at can protect against viruses, keeping your data safe and secure. How do I check for viruses? 1 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on th e Windows desktop . 2S e l e c t Tasks & Scans. 3S e l e c t Run Sc an to scan your system. 4 When the scan[...]

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    42 English NTI Shadow NTI Shadow allows users to schedule continu ous backup jobs that copy the contents of one or more folders (the "bac kup source") to another location (the "backup destination"). The backup jobs are con tinuous because they are scheduled to regularly update the data in the backup folder either continuo usly o[...]

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    43 English Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each o ne. I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. Check the fo[...]

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    44 English No audio is heard from the computer. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In Windo ws, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too lo w. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. You can a[...]

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    45 English • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power ou tlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected secu rely to the computer's parallel port or a USB port a nd the corresponding port on the printer. I want to set up my location to use the internal modem. To properly use your commu nication sof[...]

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    46 English To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is sho wing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instruct ions to perform system recovery. Important! This feature o ccupies 10 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk. Requesting service Inter[...]

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    47 English English Battery pack The computer uses a batt ery pack that gi ves you long use betwee n charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current batte ry technology standards. • Delive rs a battery-low warning. The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the AC ada[...]

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    48 English Follow these steps ag ain until the ba ttery has been charge d and discharged three times. Use this conditioning process fo r all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for a long time. If the computer is to be stored for more than two weeks, you are advised to remove the battery pack from the unit. Warning: Do not expose b[...]

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    49 English English To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery releas e latch to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay. Plug the AC adapter in to the computer, and connect to a mains power outlet. You can contin ue[...]

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    50 English Battery-lo w warning When using batter y power pay attention to the Win dows power meter. Warning: Connect the AC adapte r as soon as possible after the battery-low warning app ears. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted and the computer sh uts down. When the battery-low warning appe ars, the recommended course of act[...]

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    51 English Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hin ts to consider when moving around or traveling with your comp uter. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories : 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Sh[...]

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    52 English Note: If the Sleep indicator is of f, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned of f. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on, the compu ter has entered Sleep mode. In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on. Note that the co mputer may enter Hibernation mode after bei[...]

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    53 English Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect yo ur computer while traveling to and from work: • Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping th e computer with you. • If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry th e computer with you, leave the co mputer in the trunk of the car to a void[...]

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    54 English Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the co mputer home, follow these guidelines to protect your comp uter while traveling: • Always take the computer as carry-on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. A irport security X-ray machines are safe, but do not put th e computer throug h a m[...]

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    55 English Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your compu ter. Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, located on the c hassis of the computer, lets[...]

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    56 English Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when yo u press < F2 > to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. • Type the Supervisor Password an d press < Enter > to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the pas[...]

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    57 English Expanding through options Your notebo ok PC offers yo u a complete mobile comp uting experie nce. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral de vices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instru ctions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the following section. Fax/data modem Y[...]

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    58 English Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to con nect your computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cab le from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the comp uter to a network jack or hub o n your network. Fast Infrared (FIR) The computer's Fast Infrared (FI[...]

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    59 English Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allo ws you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. IEEE 1394 port The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394- compatible device like a video camera or dig ital camera. See your video or digital camer[...]

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    60 English PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the comp uter accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the com puter. These cards should have a PC Card logo on the m. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afford ed by desktop PCs. Popular PC Cards incl[...]

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    61 English Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the memory co ver; then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diag onally into the slot, [...]

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    62 English Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the B IOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of th e screen and use the <F5> and <F6> keys to set this value to Enabled . Password To set a password on boot, a[...]

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    63 English Note: To change the region code, in sert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive. Please refer to the online help for more information. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. You can create and save a ba ckup of th e current system configuration to hard disk, C[...]

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    64 English 3 Follow the instructions on scr een to complete the process. Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of A cer eRecovery Manageme nt, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the c urrent system configuration, or an application backup im age to CD or DVD. 1 Press <Alt> + <F10> or select Acer eRecovery Ma[...]

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    65 English English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a pro blem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require openin g up the computer. Do not atte mpt to open the computer yourself; co ntact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Troubleshoo[...]

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    66 English If you still encounter problems after going thro ugh the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service c enter for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS u tility.[...]

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    67 English English Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses , and can [...]

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    68 English and (2) this device must accept any interference received, inclu ding interference that may cause undesired ope ration. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Ca nadian ICES-003. Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du C[...]

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    69 English English Your telephone company may make chang es in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could a ffect the proper fu nctioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in ad vance to give you an opportunity to maintain unin terrupted telephone service. If this equipment should fail to operate properly, dis[...]

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    70 English Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equ ipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its netw ork. It indicates n o endorsement of the product b y Telecom, no r does it provi de any sort of warranty . Above all, it provides no assu[...]

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    71 English English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser p roduct. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (sho wn below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WH EN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PROD UIT LASERATTENTION: RAD [...]

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    72 English Radio device regulatory notice Note : Below regulatory information is for mo dels with wireless LAN and/o r Bluetooth on ly. General This product complies with the radio fre quency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. Depen ding on configura tions, this prod uct may or may not c on[...]

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    73 English English wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN301 511 V9.0.2:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function) • EN301 908-1 V2.2.1:2003 (A pplied to models with 3G function). • EN301 908-2 V2.2.1:2003 (Applie d to models with 3G function).[...]

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    74 English List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germ any, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxemb ourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Rep ublic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. Usage allowed in t[...]

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    75 English English 2 This device is restricted to indoor us e due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this prod uct to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduc e the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mo bile Satellite systems. 3 High power radar are allocated as primary user[...]

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    76 English LCD panel ergonomic specifications Design viewi ng distance 500 mm Design inclination angle 0.0° Design azimuth angle 90.0° Viewing direction range class Class IV Screen tilt angle 85.0° Design screen illuminance • Illuminance level: [250 + (250cos α )] lx where α = 85° • Color: Source D65 Reflection class of LCD panel (positiv[...]

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    77 English English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may n ot cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must ac cept any interference received, includin g interference that may cause undesired oper[...]

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    78 English We , Acer Computer (S hanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: Personal Computer Trade Name: Acer Model Number: MS2204 Machine Type: TravelMate 4720/4320 SKU Number:Tr[...]

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    79 English English Council Decision 98/482/EC (CTR21) for p an- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Netwo rk (PSTN). RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the R estriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment[...]

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    80 English Index A AC adapter caring for xiv audio adjusting the volume 37 troublesh ooting 44 B battery pack battery-low warning 50 caring for xv characteristics 47 charging 49 checking charge level 49 installing 48 low conditions 50 maximizing life 47 optimizing 49 removing 49 using the first time 47 BIOS utility 61 brightness hotkeys 33 C caps l[...]

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    81 English on indicator 25 memory installing 61 messages error 65 modem 57 N network 58 Notebook Man ager hotkey 32 num lock 30 on indicator 25 numeric keypad embedded 30 P password 55 types 55 PC Card 60 ejecting 60 inserting 60 ports 57 printer troublesh ooting 44 problems 43 CD-ROM 44 display 43 keyboard 44 printer 44 startup 43 troublesh ooting[...]