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Page 1: Travelmate 420 Series
TravelMate 420 series User’s guide... - Page 2 Serial number: ___________________________________ Purchase date: ___________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ 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 their respective companies.
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Page 3: First Things First
2 Click on AcerSystem 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. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our Web site (global.acer.com). -
Page 4: Basic Care And Tips For Using Your Computer
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 top left of your TravelMate. See page 3 for the location of the power button. To turn the power off, do any of the following: •... -
Page 5: Taking Care Of Your Ac Adapter
• 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. - Page 6 Use a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. To 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. •...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer 1 Getting to know your TravelMate A TravelMate tour Front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features Indicators Using the keyboard Special keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Storage Hard disk... - Page 8 viii 3 Troubleshooting my computer Frequently-asked questions Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) Before you call Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Notices Index...
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Page 9: Getting To Know Your Travelmate
1 Getting to know your TravelMate... - Page 10 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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Page 11: A Travelmate Tour
A TravelMate tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer. Front view Item Display screen Power Button Speakers Description Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Turns on the computer power. - Page 12 Item Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left, center and right) Audio DJ controls and indicators Optical drive Optical drive indicator Emergency eject slot Eject button Infrared port Wireless networking button Palmrest Status indicators Microphone Launch keys 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Description Inputs data into your computer.
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Page 13: Left View
Note: The positions of the Optical drive indicator, eject button and emergency eject hole may differ depending on the optical drive module installed. Left view Item Power jack Security keylock Description Connects to an AC adapter. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. -
Page 14: Right View
Right view Item USB port Line-in/Mic-in jack Speaker/ Headphone-out jack Modem jack IEEE 1394 port PC card eject button PC card slots Network jack 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Description Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g.,USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). -
Page 15: Rear View
Item Memory stick slot SD/MMC slot Rear view Item Expansion port External display port Parallel port S-video Description Accepts memory sticks. Accepts SD or MMC cards. Description I/O replicator or EasyPort expansion devices. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). -
Page 16: Bottom View
Bottom view Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Cooling fans AcerMedia drive bay release latch Hard disk bay 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Houses the computer's main memory. -
Page 17: Features
Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features: Performance • Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with 512 KB level 2 cache • DDR 266 (PC2100) SDRAM, memory expandable up to 1 GB • Internal optical drive • High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk •... - Page 18 Bluetooth ready (optional) Human-centric design and ergonomics • 4-way scroll button • Sleek, smooth and stylish design • Acer FinTouch full-sized curved keyboard • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Expansion • One type II CardBus PC Card slots • Upgradeable memory...
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Page 19: Indicators
Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons below the display screen. Icon Function Power Sleep Battery charge Wireless communication Caps lock Num lock Media activity Description Lights green when the computer is on. Flashes when the computer is in low power. Flashes when the computer is entering Sleep mode. -
Page 20: Using The Keyboard
Using the keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in... -
Page 21: Embedded Numeric Keypad
Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys. Desired access Num lock on Number keys on... -
Page 22: Windows Keys
Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Description Windows logo Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) Shift + + R (Displays the Run... -
Page 23: Hot Keys
Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen brightness, volume output. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination. Hot key Icon Function... - Page 24 Hot key Icon Function Fn-F5 Display toggle Fn-F6 Screen blank Fn-F7 Touchpad toggle Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Fn- ↑ Volume up Fn- ↓ Volume down Fn- → Brightness up Fn- ← Brightness down 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the...
- Page 25 The Euro symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United States-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 keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows.
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Page 26: Launch Keys
Click on OK. To type the Euro symbol: Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol. Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. - Page 27 E-Mail Detection Click right button at the Launch Manager icon on the taskbar and click on E-Mail Detection. In this dialog box, you have the option to enable/ disable mail checking, set the time interval for mail checking, etc. If you already have an email account, you can fill in User Name, Password and POP3 Sever in the dialog box.
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Page 28: Touchpad
Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimal comfort and support. Note: When using an external USB mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad. - Page 29 pressing on the vertical and horizontal scroll bars of Windows applications. Note: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response.
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Page 30: Storage
Storage This computer supplies you with the following media storage: • High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk • Optical drive Hard disk The high-capacity hard disk is the answer to your storage needs. This is where your programs and data are stored. Optical drive The optical drive bay accepts a wide variety of optional media drive modules for use with your computer. -
Page 31: Using Software
Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD-ROM drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer. Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disc; then close the DVD tray. Important! When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the program asks you to input the region code. -
Page 32: Audio
1 Getting to know your TravelMate Audio The computer comes with 18-bit high-fidelity AC’97 stereo audio, and includes a built-in sensitive microphone and dual stereo speakers. There are audio ports on the right side of the computer. See “Right view” on page 6 for more information on connecting external audio devices. -
Page 33: Using The Audio Dj Feature
Using the Audio DJ feature The Audio DJ feature allows you to control the playback of music CDs even with the computer turned off Item Power indicator Power Play/pause Stop Previous track Next track Volume up Vlolume down To playback an audio CD, do as follows: Press the Audio DJ power button (on the front panel of the computer) until the power indicator lights up to turn on the Audio DJ feature. -
Page 34: Power Management
1 Getting to know your TravelMate Power management This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to the serial and parallel ports. If no activity is detected for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy. -
Page 35: Moving Around With Your Travelmate
Moving around with your TravelMate This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: Save your work in progress. Remove any media, diskette or compact disc, from the drive(s). -
Page 36: Taking The Computer Home
Click on Start, Turn off Computer (Windows XP). Hold "Shift" Click on Hibernation (Windows XP). Then close and latch the display. When you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; then release the power button. Note: If the sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and turned off. -
Page 37: What To Bring With You
• Check if you have removed all media, diskettes and compact discs, from the drive(s). Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall. Caution: Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the computer. -
Page 38: Traveling With The Computer
If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time, you might also want to add an external keyboard, monitor, or mouse. Traveling with the computer “when you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building to a client’s office building or traveling locally”... - Page 39 What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Proof of purchase, in case you need to show it to Customs officials •...
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Page 40: Securing Your Computer
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 computer. Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the rear panel of the computer lets you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. -
Page 41: Entering Passwords
on boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum security. • Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk. Even if the hard disk is removed from the computer and moved to another computer, it cannot be accessed without the Hard Disk Password. - Page 42 1 Getting to know your TravelMate...
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Page 43: Customizing My Computer
2 Customizing my computer... - Page 44 After learning the basics of your TravelMate computer, let’s get acquainted with the advanced features of your computer. In this chapter, you will learn how to add options, upgrade components for better performance, and customize your computer.
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Page 45: Expanding Through Options
Expanding through options Your TravelMate offers you a complete mobile computing experience. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. Fax/data modem Your computer have a built-in V.90/92 56Kbps AC’97 Link fax/data modem. -
Page 46: Universal Serial Bus
2 Customizing my computer Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based (10/100 Mbps) network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack on the right side of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network. -
Page 47: Ieee 1394 Port
IEEE 1394 port The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported devices like a video camera or digital camera. See your video or digital camera's documentation for details. PC Card slot The type II CardBus PC Card slot found on the right side of the computer accepts credit-card-sized cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. - Page 48 Inserting a PC Card Insert the card into the slot and make the proper connection (e.g., network cable), if necessary. See your card manual for details. Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card: Exit the application using the card. Left-click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation.
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Page 49: Upgrade Options
Upgrade options Your computer delivers superior power and performance. However, some users and the applications they use may demand more. This computer allows you to upgrade key components when you need increased performance. Note: Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade. - Page 50 Remove the screw from the memory cover (a); then lift up and remove the memory cover (b). Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot (a), then gently press it down (b) until it clicks into place. Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter.
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Page 51: Using System Utilities
Using system utilities Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four launch keys located above the keyboard. See “Launch Keys” on page 18 for the location of the launch key. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application. - Page 52 2 Customizing my computer To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during the POST (power-on self- test) while the TravelMate logo is being displayed.
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Page 53: Troubleshooting My Computer
3 Troubleshooting my computer... - Page 54 This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious 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.
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Page 55: Frequently-Asked Questions
• The operating system files may be damaged or missing. Insert the bootable Acer System CD into the optical drive or startup disk you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl-Alt-Del to restart the system. This will diagnose your system and make necessary fixes. - Page 56 Image is not full-screen. The computer display has a native resolution of 1024 x 768 (XGA) for the 14.1”/15.0” or 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+) for the 15.0”(selected models only). If you set the resolution lower than this, the screen expands to fill the computer display.
- Page 57 I want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power. I cannot eject the optical drive tray. There is a mechanical eject button on the optical drive. Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip and push to eject the tray. The keyboard does not respond.
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Page 58: Requesting Service
Place your proof-of- purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport. If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide. -
Page 59: Before You Call
Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service, and please be at your computer when you call. With your support, we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently. - Page 60 3 Troubleshooting my computer...
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Page 61: Appendix A Specifications
Appendix A Specifications... - Page 62 This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer.
- Page 63 Microprocessor • Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with 512 KB level 2 cache, 400 MHz FSB (front side bus) • Main memory expandable to 1 GB, dual 200-pin soDIMM sockets • DDR 266 (PC2100) DDR-SDRAM (Double Data Rate-Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) support •...
- Page 64 • Three USB ports • One IEEE 1394 port • One S-video TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port • 100-pin port replicator connector for Acer EasyPort • One SD/MMC slot • One memory stick slot Weight and dimensions • 327(W) x 269(D) x 35.9 (H) mm; (12.9" x 10.6" x 1.4") for 14.1"/ 15.0"...
- Page 65 2.5~3-hour rapid charge/3.5-hour charge-in-use • AC adapter • 90-Watt • Auto sensing 100~240Vac, 50~60Hz Options • 128/256/512-MB memory upgrade modules • Additional Li-Ion battery pack • Additional AC adapter • Bay floppy disc drive, DVD driver and DVD/CD-RW drive • Acer EasyPort...
- Page 66 Appendix A Specifications...
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Page 67: Appendix B Notices
Appendix B Notices... - Page 68 This appendix lists the general notices of your computer.
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Page 69: Fcc Notice
FCC notice This device has been tested and found 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. -
Page 70: Modem Notices
Appendix B Notices Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Modem notices This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. - Page 71 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use this product near water. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
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Page 72: Laser Compliance Statement
If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire. -
Page 73: Lcd Pixel Statement
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if at all possible. ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Léver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. - Page 74 Appendix B Notices A-Tick notice For safety reasons, only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label. This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified. The unit shall be connected to Telecommunication Network through a line cord which meets the requirements of ACA Technical Standard TS008. Australian approved mains cord set shall be used with the equipment.
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Page 75: Index
Index AC adapter caring for AcerMedia drive audio adjusting the volume troubleshooting battery pack caring for charging indicator BIOS utility brightness hotkeys caps lock on indicator care AC adapter battery pack computer CD-ROM ejecting ejecting manually troubleshooting cleaning computer computer bringing to meetings caring for cleaning... - Page 76 media access on indicator memory installing 41– 42 upgrading modem network Notebook Manager hotkey notice DVD copyright protection num lock on indicator numeric keypad embedded num lock online services options memory upgrade password types PC Card ejecting inserting ports POST (power-on self-test) printer troubleshooting problems...
- Page 77 Windows keys warranty International Traveler’s Warran-...