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- Page 1 TravelMate C110 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: 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 Using your computer in tablet mode Switching to tablet mode Switching to computer mode Features Indicators... - Page 4 BIOS Utility 3 Troubleshooting your computer Frequently-asked questions Troubleshooting tips Error messages Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) Before you call Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Notices...
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Page 5: First Things First
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: First off, the Just for Starters... -
Page 6: Basic Care And Tips For Using Your Computer
For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our web site (http://global.acer.com). Basic care and tips for using your computer Connecting your computer Connecting the computer is as easy as 1-2-3. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment, and press down until it clicks into place. - Page 7 Push the display cover two-way latch to open the display. Slide the power switch, located on the right panel, towards the rear of the computer (a) then release it (b) to turn on the power. The POST (power-on self-test) routine executes and Windows begins loading.
- Page 8 viii To turn the power off, do any of the following: • 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 “Power management” on page 30. •...
- Page 9 • 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.
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Page 11: Getting To Know Your Travelmate
1 Getting to know your TravelMate... - Page 12 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 13: 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 Description Two-way latch Use to latch the LCD screen in both normal mode and tablet mode. - Page 14 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Item Description Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See “Launch keys”on page 25 for more details. Keyboard Inputs data into your computer. Speaker Outputs sound from your computer. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.
- Page 15 Item Description Function key button This button is used together with other buttons to invoke the tablet applications. This button is set and cannot be configured by the user. Windows Security This button is used to emulate the button CTRL+ALT+DEL key combination which launches the Windows Security dialog box.
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Page 16: Left View
1 Getting to know your TravelMate Click on the Tablet Buttons tab on the Tablet and Pen Settings dialog box and change the buttons accordingly. Left view Item Description Screen support Supports the LCD screen, press and release before switching from PC mode to tablet mode and vice versa. -
Page 17: Right View
Right view Item Description EMR stylus Electromagnetic resonance (EMR) stylus that is used to input data in tablet mode. Use only an EMR-compatible stylus to input data on the screen. PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. PC Card slot Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card. -
Page 18: Rear View
1 Getting to know your TravelMate Item Description USB ports (two) Connect to any Universal Serial Bus device (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Screen support Supports the LCD screen, press and release before switching from PC mode to tablet mode and vice versa. Rear view Item Description... -
Page 19: Bottom View
Bottom view Item Description Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Battery lock/unlock latch Locks and unlocks the battery bay. Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Hard disk anti-shock Protects your hard disk against protection accidental shock and vibration. -
Page 20: Using Your Computer In Tablet Mode
1 Getting to know your TravelMate Using your computer in tablet mode Your computer is designed for convenience, ergonomic use, and portability. Running the Windows XP Tablet PC edition operating system, your TravelMate utilizes an EMR stylus for pen-based input. Software developed specifically for the computer allows for both handwriting recognition converted to application text, or handwriting captured as rich digital ink for manipulation, editing, and formatting. - Page 21 Push and slide the two-way latch all the way as shown in the illustration above. Warning: When switching to tablet mode, make sure that you open the display at an angle between 85° to 95°.
- Page 22 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Doing otherwise will damage your keyboard when rotating the display screen.
- Page 23 Press and release the screen support holding the display screen on both sides. Rotate the display screen 180 degrees clockwise as shown in the illustration. Make sure that the display screen is aligned with the screen supports that will hold it in place. Warning: Rotate the display screen clockwise only when switching to the tablet mode.
- Page 24 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Press the screen supports on both sides until they click into place (a); then close and latch the display. Remove the EMR stylus from its slot to begin pen-based input. Switching to and from tablet mode automatically rotates the display screen image orientation, so you can get right to work.
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Page 25: Switching To Computer Mode
This feature can be enabled or disabled. Right-click on the Windows desktop. The Display Properties window appears. Click on the Settings tab, and click on Advanced. Click on the Screen Rotation tab in the window that appears. To enable this feature, make sure Enable automatic screen rotate is checked.