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- Page 1 Notebook Training Manual Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and Training Western Australia...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and Training Table of Contents Conventions used in this manual....................4 Program objectives ........................5 Occupational health and safety ....................6 What you will receive........................7 Software ........................... 7 Hardware..........................7 Accessories .......................... - Page 3 Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and Training Virus Protection .........................22 Ways to avoid virus contamination.....................22 Looking after your notebook ......................23 Safety issues ...........................23 Care and cleaning of your notebook ..................23 Batteries ..........................23 AC power supply care.......................23 Using the AC power supply ....................23...
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Page 4: Conventions Used In This Manual
Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and Training Conventions used in this manual The following conventions are used in this manual: Menu path: Example: Tap Start > All Programs > Games > Solitaire. This means tap the Start menu button, then the All Programs button, then select Games from the menu that is displayed, and Solitaire from the Games menu. -
Page 5: Program Objectives
Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and Training Program objectives The Notebook for Teachers Program is an integral component of the Education to Community (e2c) initiative, supporting learning technologies in the K-12 government education community in WA. -
Page 6: Occupational Health And Safety
Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and Training Occupational health and safety The following is a summary of Occupational Health and Safety issues, detailed in Appendix D on page 31. The Department’s Safety Consultant has provided the following advice: Discomfort as a result of strain to the shoulders, neck, arms and eyes is common among users of notebooks. -
Page 7: What You Will Receive
Internal stereo speakers § Touchpad, with left and right mouse buttons and scrolling button Accessories In addition to your Acer TravelMate Notebook, the following accessories are supplied. Please check that they are all there. § Acer carry case (black) §... -
Page 8: Notebook Tour
It is a good idea to keep your box should you need to transport your notebook back to Acer for repair. It is particularly important that you have access to a box if you are in a country area and your notebook needs to be safely packed for return to Acer. -
Page 9: Left Side
Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and Training Left side CDRW/DVD Combo drive warning When inserting a CD/DVD into the drive, make sure it is firmly seated on the central black spindle in the tray. If it is just balanced on the top of the spindle, it will jam. -
Page 10: Back
Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and Training Back From the left: Power socket Takes the small round plug from the Power Adaptor, and provides mains power to the notebook when connected. External monitor port Accepts any type of external display device such as a (blue) normal computer monitor and computer projection devices. - Page 11 Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and Training the inbuilt modem in the notebook to the telephone network for internet use (generally at home, since most schools have internet access through their school networks) and for using the fax facilities of the modem to send or receive faxes.
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Page 12: Using Your Notebook
Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and Training Using your notebook Open it Find the slider button at the centre front of the lid, gently slide it to the right, then lift the lid (screen) until it is open. -
Page 13: Where Do I Start
Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and Training Where do I start? Your notebook is installed with Windows XP – a very different version of Windows. Please take your time to explore the new operating system. -
Page 14: The Desktop
Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and Training The desktop 1. When you have successfully supplied both your user name and password, the desktop window (above) is displayed. At the bottom left of the screen is the Start button 2. -
Page 15: Quick Launch Bar
Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and Training connected to the school’s network. Control Panel Where you can adjust your notebook's settings. Connect To Displays places you can connect to, including the Notebooks for Teacher Dialler. -
Page 16: Quick Launch Buttons
Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and Training Q u i c k L a u n c h b u t t o n s There are four buttons just below the screen on the notebook that can be programmed to launch your favourite applications when you press them. -
Page 17: Managing Your Documents
Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and Training Managing your documents When you are working in a new document you will be asked to save the file before you close it. It is important to keep all your files in the same place so they are easy to back up. -
Page 18: Power Management
Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and Training Power management Your notebook can be set up to run off batteries or mains power. When you are near a power point, you can plug it in to run off mains but when you are away, you will run the notebook from the battery. -
Page 19: Other Settings
Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and Training Other settings Displays/Monitors 1. Tap Start > Control Panel. 2. Double-tap on Display. The Display Properties window is displayed. 3. Tap the Settings tab. If you are using an external... -
Page 20: Connecting Your Notebook To The School Network
Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and Training Connecting your notebook to the school network It is important that you successfully connect your notebook to the school’s admin network in order to complete the initial set-up of your notebook. Once... -
Page 21: Backing Up Your Files
Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and Training Backing up your files Keeping separate copies of your own files is absolutely vital when you use a notebook. If your notebook is stolen or if your hard drive crashes, you lose all the hard work that you have put into the files you have worked on, unless you have kept a backup copy of your files somewhere else. -
Page 22: Virus Protection
Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and Training Virus Protection Antivirus software is installed on your notebook. When you are connected to the Admin domain on the school's network, one of the first software updates you will receive will be for your antivirus software. -
Page 23: Looking After Your Notebook
Refer to Basic care and tips for using your computer in the "First Things First" section of the TravelMate 4002LCi Series User’s Guide for a full guide to the care and maintenance of your notebook, AC Adaptor, and battery pack. The information that follows is only a summary. -
Page 24: Lcd Screen Care
Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and Training and secure it with a tie. Make sure that the cable is not bent sharply, particularly where it exits from the transformer as this will cause the cable to wear over time. -
Page 25: Service, Support And Warranty Information
Acer. Warranty conditions for Acer hardware Acer warrants that the product you have purchased is free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship when dispatched from our warehouse. The warranty period commences from the date the notebook is shipped to you. Due to the unique nature of... -
Page 26: School Holidays
Please obtain a letter of warranty from Acer’s Perth office. D i r e c t t o A c e r You can take your notebook to an Acer Authorised Service Centre directly if this is more convenient. Turnaround on such work is two hours. -
Page 27: Notebook Recovery Process
Notebook Recovery Process IMPORTANT: Your new Acer TravelMate 4002 notebook computer comes pre loaded with all the software listed on page 7 of this manual. In the event you need to recover your software to its original state please contact the Department’s Customer Service Centre on 9264 5555 (metropolitan) or 1800 012 828 (country). -
Page 28: Appendix A: Changing The Mouse Settings
Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and Training Appendix A: Changing the Mouse settings Changing the Mouse speed. 1. Tap Start > Control Panel. 2. Double-tap Mouse. 3. Tap on the Pointer Options tab. 4. Change the pointer speed to a speed that suits you. -
Page 29: Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions
Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and Training Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions Why is my 56K modem not connecting at 56K speeds? Several factors can affect connection speed, such as line noise, number of people connecting/connected to your ISP, and the age and condition of the telephone lines. -
Page 30: Appendix C: Keyboard Shortcuts In Windows Xp
Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and Training Appendix C: Keyboard shortcuts in Windows XP ÿ Fn (Function) Key Windows Key ÿ <Fn> + F1 Opens a windows showing the Opens the Start menu functions of the keys ÿ... -
Page 31: Appendix D: Occupational Health And Safety
Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and Training Appendix D: Occupational Health and Safety This document has been developed to inform Department staff of the potential safety and health hazards associated with the use of notebook computers and suggested strategies to reduce the risk of injury. -
Page 32: Preventing Eye Strain
Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and Training As it is not possible to adopt the correct neck and wrist postures without the use of an external keyboard and mouse, it is preferable (in most cases) to set the keyboard at the correct height rather than the screen. -
Page 33: Preventing Tripping Hazards
Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and Training Preventing tripping hazards To minimise the risk of tripping, only use the cords that you need for that session and do not place them across walking areas. Consider the use of extension cords when making PowerPoint presentations. -
Page 34: References
Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and Training References § Australian Standard AS 3590 (1990) Screen-based workstations, workstation furniture and input devices. § Occupational Overuse Syndrome - Keyboard Operators: Reducing The Risk. WorkSafe Western Australia http://www.safetyline.wa.gov.au/pagebin/ pg000874.htm... -
Page 35: Version 1.0 2005
8 Gibberd Road Balcatta WA 6021 National Call Centre Case Number: ____________________ (To be filled in by you; supplied by Department’s Customer Service Centre from Acer) Serial Number: _____________________ (Aust. Serial No. on the base of your notebook) Name: ___________________________________________...
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