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T ravelMate 6000 series User’ s Guide.
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iii English First things first W e would like to thank you for m aking the T ravelMate series of notebook computers your choice fo r your mobile computing needs. W e hope you will be ha ppy with your T ravelMate as much as we enjoyed making it for you.
iv English Basic care and tips for using your computer T urning your computer on and off To turn on the computer, simply pr ess the power butto n on the left of the launch keys found above your Tr avelMate’s standard keyboar d. See “Front open view” on page 3 for the location of the power button.
v English • Do not expose the co mputer to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water or any liquid o n the computer . • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock and vibration. • Do not expose the co mputer to dust and dirt. • Never pla ce object s on top o f the comp uter to a void damag ing the computer .
vi English 3 Use a soft cloth moistened with water . Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 4 T o clean the display scre en, use an LCD cleaning kit. If any of the following occurs: • The computer has been dropped or the body has been damag ed. • Liquid has been spil led into the produc t.
First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iv 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 .
Contents viii BIOS Utility 57 3 Troubleshooting my computer 59 Frequently-asked questions 61 Troubleshooting tips 65 Error messages 66 Requesting service 67 International Traveler’s Warrant y (ITW) .
1 Getting to know your TravelMate.
Y our T ravelMate computer combines high- performance, versatility , power management features and multimedia capabilities with a unique style and ergonom ic design. W ork with unmatched productivi ty and reliability with your new powe r computing partner .
3 English A TravelMate tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the J ust for Star ters... poster, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer. Front open view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output.
4 English Front view 5 Palmrest Comfortable sup port area for your hands when you use the computer. 6 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer. 7 Status indicators LEDs (light-emi tting diode) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer, its functions and components.
5 English Notes: 1.Four-in-one card reader is a manufacturing option, subject to configuration. Only o ne media card type can be used at any given time. To avoid data lo ss or damage, do not shut down the system while card reader is active. 2.Bluetooth button and indicator wo rk on models with Bluetooth only.
6 English Left view # Item Description 1 Four USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus device s (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 3 Smart Card slot Slot for Smart Card interface with pre-boot authentication system.
7 English Right view Note: The positions of the AcerMe dia indicator, eject bu tton and emergency eject hole may differ depending on th e optical drive module installed. # Item Description 1 AcerMedia drive Houses a removable media drive module. 2 AcerMedia ind icator Lights up when the AcerMedia drive is active.
8 English Rear view # Item Description 1 Modem jack Connects to a phone line. 2 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-b ased network. 3 Expansion port Connects to I/O port replicator or EasyPort expansion devices.
9 English Bottom view # Item Description 1A c e r M e d i a b a y release latch Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removing the optical drive. 2 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module. 3 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 4 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
10 English 10 Co oling fan Helps keep the computer coo l. Note : Don’t cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 11 Person al identification slot Insert a business card or similar-sized identification card to personalize your computer.
11 English Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features: Performance • Intel® Pentiu m® M Process or at 1. 4~1.7 GHz with 1MB L2 Cache or 1.
12 English • Built-in dual speakers • Built-in micr ophone • High-speed optical drive (AcerMedia bay) Connectivity • High-speed fax/data modem port • 10/100/1000 T-based Gigabit Ethernet port • Fast infrared wireless communication • Four USB 2.
13 English Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators below the display screen, and five on the front of the computer. The Power and Battery sta tus indica tors are visible even when the display is closed. Icon Function Description Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
14 English Battery Lights orange when the battery is charging. Four-in-on e Card Reader Lights when card reader is activating Bluetooth Lights to indicate that Bluetooth™ is enabled Wireless Lights .
15 English Using the keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded n umeric ke ypad, separate cursor keys, two Window s keys and twelve function keys.
16 English Embedded numeric keypad Note: If an external keyboard or ke ypad is connected to the computer, the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to the ex ternal keyboard or keypad. Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner.
17 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wind ows-specific functions. Key Description Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions.
18 English Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or ke y combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen brightness , volume output an d the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key befo re press ing the other key i n the hot key comb ination.
19 English Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and b oth the display screen and external monitor. Fn-F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.
20 English The Euro symbol If your keybo ard la yout is set to United Stat es-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard. Note for US keyboard users: The keybo ard layout is set when you first set up Windows.
21 English If not, select an d click on ADD ; th en select United States- Internation al and click on OK . 5 Click on OK . To type the Euro symbol: 1 Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard. 2 Open a text editor or word processor. 3H o l d Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol.
22 English Launch Keys Located above the keyboard are five butt ons. The left-most button is the power butto n. To the right of the power button are the four launch keys. They are desi gnated as the mail b utton, the web br owser button, and two pr ogrammable butt ons (P1 and P2).
23 English E-Mail Detection Click right button at the Lau nch Manager icon on the taskbar an d click on E-Mail Detection. In this dialog box, you have the opti on to enable disable mail checking, set the time in terval for mail ch ecking, etc.
24 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing de vice that sen ses movement on its surface. This means the cursor respon ds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central lo cation on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support.
25 English Tapping on th e touchpad prod uces similar results. • Use the 4-way scroll (2) button (top/b ottom/left and right) to scroll a page up, down, left or right. This button mimics yo ur cursor pressing on the vertical and horizo ntal scroll ba rs of Windows applications.
26 English Storage This comput er suppli es you with the following media storage: • High-capacity Enhanc ed-IDE hard disk • AcerMedia dr ive • 4-in-1 Card Reader (manufacuri ng option) Hard disk The high-capacity hard disk is the answer to your storage needs.
27 English Ejecting the optical (C D or DVD) drive tray To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button. When the power is off, yo u can ejec t the drive tray using the emergency eject hole.
28 English 2 The DVD movie will automatica lly play after a few seconds. Note: To change the regio n code, insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD dr ive. Pl ease refer t o the o nline help for more information. Region code Country or region 1 U.
29 English Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high -fidelity AC’97 ste r eo audio, an d includes a built-i n sensitive micr opho ne and dual stereo speakers. There are audio ports on the left of the computer. See “Left view” on page 6 for more information on co nnecting external audio devices.
30 English DVI(Digital Visual Interface) The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is designed to pr ovide the industr y with a single, universal digital interface.
31 English Power management This computer ha s a built-in powe r management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refe rs to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyb oard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to th e serial and video memory.
32 English Moving around with your TravelMate This section gi ves you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your compute r. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessorie s: 1 Save your work in progress.
33 English - or - you can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing Fn-F4 . Then close and latch the display. When you are ready to use the comp uter again, unla tch and open the display; then slide and release the power button. Note: If the sleep i ndicato r is of f, the co mputer has ente red Hibernation mode and turned off.
34 English from the drive(s). Failure to re move the media can damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in a protecti ve case that can prevent the computer from slid ing around and cushion it if it should fall. Caution: Avoid p acking items next to the top cover of th e computer.
35 English If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time, you might also want to add an extern al keyboard, monitor, or mouse . Traveling with the computer “when you are moving wi.
36 English What to bring with you Bring the foll owing items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-c harged batter y.
37 English Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable i nvestme nt that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and tak e care of your comput er. Security features include hardware and software locks — a securit y notch, Smart Card and passwords.
38 English the Smart Card. If your Smart Card is unavailable, you can use the Emergency Card as a temporary replacement card. • PlatinumKey auto-authenticate an d auto ca che wi th one-click logons .
39 English warranty card is completed and sent back to Acer. This information will be used by Acer service centers to confirm ownership in case your Smart Card "k ey" is lost or damaged. Registering your notebook with Acer's se rvice center is extremely important when replacing your lost Smart Card "key".
40 English PlatinumSecure Options Click on the PlatinumSecure Options button to open the Smart Card Options window . It provides gr eat flexibilit y to meet the various privacy protecti on needs of many differe nt users.
41 English Smart Card Manager The Multiple user support is impl emented and managed in Smart Card Manager. Please note that fiv e users can be registered on one notebook. If you registered as the Primary User, ONLY you can ad d/ remove other users. If you registered as a regular user, ot her registered users could add/ remove you.
42 English Running PlatinumKey PlatinumKey provides one-cli ck logon to all password-required websites. With its unique Smart Card caching techn ology, you can greatly extend the limited card me mory size to unlimited use by storing your private data in an encrypted file ei ther on the Smart Card, or on the 360 Degre e Web secure we bsite server.
43 English Password, and Web URL. Si milarly, type the first letter(s) of a site on the list, and the site will be searched and selected. You can Edit and Delete the sites as well as other in formation, and Save or Cancel the ch anges yo u made, by selecting the button corresponding to each command.
44 English parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrect ly, a warning message appears. Try again and press Enter . • When the Hard Disk Pa ssword is se t, a prompt appears at boot -up.
2 Customizing my computer.
After learning the basic s of your TravelMate computer, let’s get ac quainted with the advanced features of your computer. In this chapter, you will lear n how to add options, upgrade components for better performance, and customize your computer.
47 English Expanding through options Your TravelMate offers you a complete mobile computing experience. Connectivity options Ports allow you to co nnect peripheral devices to your comput er as you would with a desktop PC. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, see your online guide for more details.
2 Customizi ng my computer 48 English Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethern et-based (10/ 1 00/1000 Mbps) network. To use the network feature, conn ect an Ethernet c able from the network jack on the r ear of the co mputer to a network jack or hub on your network.
49 English Universal Serial Bus The Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port is a high-speed seri al bus which allows you to connect and daisy-ch ain USB peripheral s without taking up precious system resources.
2 Customizi ng my computer 50 English IEEE 1394 port The computer's IEEE 1 394 port allo ws you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported devices like a video camera or digital camera. See your video or digital camera 's do cumentation for details.
51 English Inserting a PC Card Insert the card into th e slot and make the prop er connections (e .g., network cable ), if nec essary. Se e your card m anual for details. Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card: 1 Exit the applicatio n using the card.
2 Customizi ng my computer 52 English Port expansion devices Two types of expansion devices are available for your computer: • I/O replicator - adds PS/2, serial and parallel po rt connections to your computer.
53 English Upgrade options Your computer delivers sup erior power and performance. However, some users and the applications they use ma y demand more. This computer allo ws you to upgrad e ke y components when you need increased performance. Note: Contact your auth orized dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade.
2 Customizi ng my computer 54 English Installing memory Follow these steps to install m emory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug th e AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over t o access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the memory cover (a); then lift up and remove the memory cover (b).
55 English Swapping AcerMedia drive modules Note : The hard disk drive modu le is not hot-swappable. You have to turn off your co mputer before yo u can swap the module. You can swap the AcerMedia driv e with any optional AcerMedia modules. First slide the AcerMedia relea se latch as shown in the illustration (a).
2 Customizi ng my computer 56 English Using system utilities Notebook Manager The computer has a built-in system setup program called Notebook Manager. The Windows-based Notebo ok Manager allows you to set passwords, the star tup sequence of the drives, and po wer management settings.
57 English Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four launch keys locate d above the keyboard. See “Launch Keys ” on page 22 for the location of the launch key. You can access the La unch Manager by click ing on Start , Pr ograms , and then Launch Manager to start the application.
2 Customizi ng my computer 58 English.
3 Troubleshooting my computer.
This chapter instructs y ou on how to deal with common system problem s. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more se rious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer by yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
61 English Frequently-asked questions The following is a list of possible situations th at may arise during the use of your compute r. Easy answe rs and solutions ar e provided for each one. I slid the power button and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up.
3 T roubleshooting my co mputer 62 English Image is not full-screen. The computer display has a native resolution of 1 024 x 768 (XGA) for the 14.1” and 1400 x 1050 Super eXte nded Graphics Ar ray + (SXGA+) resolution for 15” models . If you se t the resolution lo wer than this, the screen expands to fill the comput er display.
63 English power. I cannot eject the optical drive tra y. There is a mechanical eject button on the optical drive . Simply insert the tip of a pen or pap ercli p and push to eject the tray. The keyboard does not respond. Try attaching an external keyboard to the USB 2.
3 T roubleshooting my co mputer 64 English computer’s parallel port and the c orresponding port on the printer. • During POST, press F2 to acces s the BIOS Util ity and ver ify that the parallel port is enab led. I want to set up my location to use the internal modem.
65 English Troubleshooting tips This notebook computer inc orporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems. If the system reports an err or message or an err or sy mptom occurs, see “Error me ssages” on page 66 .
3 T roubleshooting my co mputer 66 English Error messages If you receive an error m essage, note the message and take the corrective action. The fo llowing table lists th e error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action.
67 English Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) Your computer is backed by an International Trave ler’s Warranty (ITW) that gives you security and peac e of mind when traveling. Our worldwide network of se rvice centers are there to give you a helping hand.
3 T roubleshooting my co mputer 68 English You are required to provide the following information: Name:________________________________________ Address:______________________________________ _________.
Appendix A Specification.
This appendix lists the gener al specifications of your computer ..
71 English Microprocessor • Intel® Pentium® M Processor at 1. 4~1.7GHz with 1MB L2 Cache or 1.5~2.0GHz with 2MB L2 Cache Memory • Main memory expandab le up to 2 GB • Two DDR SODI MM slots • Support 256M, 512M & 1GB DDR SD RAM modules • 512 KB Flash ROM BIOS Data storage • One high-capa city, Enhanc ed-IDE hard di sk • One 5.
Appendix A Specifications 72 English Keyboard and pointing device • 84-/85-/88-key Windows keyboard • Ergonomically-cent ered touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button I/O ports • One type II CardBu s PC Card slot • One RJ-45 jack (Ether net 10/100/1000) • One RJ-11 ph one jack (V.
73 English • Non-op erating: 20 % ~ 80% RH System • ACPI support • DMI 2.0-compliant • Microsoft® Windows® o perating system Power • Battery pack • 65Wh Li-ion battery pack • 3.
Appendix A Specifications 74 English.
Appendix B Notices.
This appendix lists the general notices of your computer..
77 English 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 d esigned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Appendix B Notices 78 English and (2) this device must accept any interference received, inclu ding interference that may cause undesired ope ration. The following local Manufacturer/Importer is respo.
79 English If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnect the eq uipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing th e problem. If the problem is with the equipment, discontinue u se and contact your dea ler or vendor. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.
Appendix B Notices 80 English Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference. 1 Follow all warnings and instruct ions marked on the product. 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before c leaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
81 English e If the produc t has been droppe d or the case has b een damaged. f If the prod uct exhibits a distinct chan ge in perform ance, indic ating a need for service. 12 The TravelMate 6000 series uses the lithium battery, mod el SQ-1100 or SQU-202.
Appendix B Notices 82 English Lithium battery statement The Travel Mate 6000 ser ies us es the li thium bat tery SQ- 1100, SQU- 202 (Main Battery) and SQ-1100 -A (Secondary Battery) . CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. R eplace only with the same or equiv alent type reco mmended by the manufacturer.
83 English Macrovision copyright protection notice This product incorporates copy right protection technology that is pr otected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other in tellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corpor ation and other rights owners.
Appendix B Notices 84 English 99/5/EC Radio & Telecommunica tions Terminal Equipment (R& TTE) Directive • Art.3.1a) EN 60950 • Art.3.1b) EN 301 489 -1/-17 • Art.3.2) EN 300 328-2 • Art.3.2) EN 301 893 * applied to 5GHz only * The applicable number varies acco rding to the different Notified Body ID No.
85 English Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the wire less mod ule is far below the Federal Communications Com mission (FCC) radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the wireless module shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human co ntact during normal operation is minimized.
Appendix B Notices 86 English.
87 English Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel : 886-2 - 2 696-1234 Fax : 886-2- 2696- 3535 www.acer.com Declaration of Conformity for C E ma r king We , Acer Inc. 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd.
Appendix B Notices 88 English.
89 Index A AC adapter caring for v AcerMedia drive 26 audio 29 adjusting the volume 29 troublesh ooting 62 B battery pack caring for v BIOS utility 57 brightness hotkeys 19 C caps lock 15 on indicator.
Index 90 upgrading 53 messages error 66 modem 47 N network 48 Notebook Man ager 56 hotkey 18 notice DVD copyright protection 83 num lock 15 on indicator 13 numeric keypad num lock 16 O online services.
91 W warranty International Traveler’s Warran - ty 67 Windows keys 17.
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