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TravelMate C100 series
Model: MS2101

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  • Page 1 TravelMate C100 series Model: MS2101...
  • 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.

  • Page 3: 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 4: Basic Care And Tips For Using Your Computer

    So, please read through it. 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.
  • Page 5 Connect one end of the AC adapter to the power jack on the computer’s rear panel and the other end to a properly-grounded power outlet. Push the display cover two-way latch to open the display.
  • Page 6 Slide the power switch 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. To turn the power off, do any of the following: •...

  • Page 7: Taking Care Of Your Computer

    Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it. • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0ºC (32ºF) or above 50ºC (122ºF).

  • Page 8: Cleaning And Servicing

    viii • Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if at all possible. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: Power off the computer and remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adapter. Use a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

  • Page 9: 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 10 Launch Manager 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 Index...

  • 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.

  • 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 Screen support Supports the LCD screen, press and release before switching from PC mode to tablet mode and vice versa. Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See “Launch Keys” on page 25 for more details.
  • 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.

  • 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 Power switch Turns on the computer power. Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw).

  • Page 17: Right View

    Right view Item Description EMR stylus Electromagnetic resonate (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 port 1 Connects to any Universal Serial Bus device (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). USB port 2 Connects to any Universal Serial Bus device (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Smart Card slot Slot for Smart Card interface with pre-boot authentication system.

  • Page 19: Bottom View

    Item Description Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. Power jack Connects to an AC adapter. Bottom view Item Description Memory Houses the computer's main memory. compartment Battery lock/unlock Locks and unlocks the battery bay. latch Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
  • Page 20 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Item Description Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). Hard disk anti-shock Protects your hard disk against accidental protection shock and vibration. Personal Insert an identification card to personalize identification slot...

  • Page 21: Using Your Computer In Tablet Mode

    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 22 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 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°. Doing...
  • Page 23 otherwise will damage your keyboard when rotating the display screen.
  • Page 24 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 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.

  • Page 25: Switching To Computer Mode

    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 computer mode To switch back to computer mode, reverse the steps of the “Switching to tablet mode”...

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