Acer TravelMate C300 Manual de usuario

TravelMate C300 series User’s guide

Your TravelMate computer combines high-performance, versatility, power management features and multimedia capabilities with a unique style and ergonom

3EnglishA TravelMate tourAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new TravelMate

1 Getting to know your TravelMate4EnglishLeft view 2 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 3 Ta

5EnglishRight view 2 Power switch Turns on the computer power.3 Ventilation slot Allows air to circulate through the computer chassis.4 AcerMedia Ba

1 Getting to know your TravelMate6EnglishRear view 3 PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot.4 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II 1

7English7 Convertible hinge Hinges the LCD screen in place when switching from PC mode to tablet mode and vice versa.8 External display portConnects t

1 Getting to know your TravelMate8EnglishBottom view# Item Description1AcerMedia bay release latchUnlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal or swappi

9EnglishUsing your computer in tablet modeYour computer is designed for convenience, ergonomic use, and portability. Running the Windows XP Tablet PC

1 Getting to know your TravelMate10English2 Open the display screen to an angle of about 90 degrees. Rotate the display screen 180 degrees clockwise

11English4 Remove the EMR stylus from the pen slot to begin pen-based input.

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such cha

1 Getting to know your TravelMate12EnglishFeaturesBelow is a brief summary of the computer’s many features:Performance• Intel® Pentium® M processor w

13EnglishConnectivity• High-speed fax/data modem port• 10/100/1000 t-based Gigabit Ethernet port• USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports• IEEE 1394 port

1 Getting to know your TravelMate14EnglishIndicatorsThe computer has eight easy-to-read status icons at the top of the display screen.The Power and S

15EnglishMedia Activity Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or optical drive is active.Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged.Cap

1 Getting to know your TravelMate16EnglishUnderstanding the iconsWhen the cover of your computer is closed, four easy-to-read icons are shown, indica

17EnglishUsing the keyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.Sp

1 Getting to know your TravelMate18EnglishEmbedded numeric keypadThe embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicate

19EnglishWindows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key DescriptionWindows logo key Start button. Combinations

1 Getting to know your TravelMate20EnglishHot keysThe computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sc

21EnglishFn-F5 Display Toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and exte

iiiEnglishFirst things firstWe would like to thank you for making the TravelMate series of notebook computers your choice for your mobile computing ne

1 Getting to know your TravelMate22EnglishThe Euro symbolIf your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you ha

23EnglishLaunch KeysLocated at the top of the keyboard are six buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as Wireless, Bluet

1 Getting to know your TravelMate24EnglishTouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. Th

25English• Press the left (#1) and right (#3) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions. These two buttons

1 Getting to know your TravelMate26EnglishStorageThis computer supplies you with the following media storage:• High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk•

27EnglishPlaying DVD moviesWhen the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer.1 Eject the DVD t

1 Getting to know your TravelMate28EnglishAudioThe computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC’97 stereo audio. The built-in dual stereo speakers ar

29EnglishPower managementThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity inv

1 Getting to know your TravelMate30EnglishAcer light sensorAcer light sensor allows the TravelMate C300 to automatically brighten or darken the displ

31EnglishMoving around with your TravelMateThis section gives you tips and hints on things to consider when moving around or traveling with your compu

ivEnglishBasic care and tips for using your computerTurning your computer on and offTo turn on the computer, simply slide and release the power switch

1 Getting to know your TravelMate32Englishyou can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing Fn-F4. Then close and latch the display. When you are re

33EnglishCaution: Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the computer. Pressure against the top cover can damage the screenWhat to bring with y

1 Getting to know your TravelMate34EnglishTraveling with the computer“when you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office bu

35EnglishTraveling internationally with the computer“when you are moving from country to country”Preparing the computerPrepare the computer as you wou

1 Getting to know your TravelMate36EnglishSecuring your computerYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to p

37English2 Type a password. The password may consist of up to eight characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). 3 Press Enter. Retype the password to verify your firs

1 Getting to know your TravelMate38English

2 Customizing my computer

After learning the basics of your TravelMate computer, let’s get acquainted with the advanced features of your computer. In this chapter, you will le

41EnglishExpanding through optionsYour TravelMate offers you a complete mobile computing experience.Connectivity optionsPorts allow you to connect per

vEnglishTaking care of your AC adapterHere are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:• Do not connect the adapter to any other device.• Do not ste

2 Customizing my computer42EnglishNetworkYour computer has built-in Ethernet / 10/100/1000 t-based Gigabit Ethernet capabilities. To use the network

43EnglishPC Card slotThe Type II CardBus PC Card slot found on the right side of the computer accepts credit-card-sized cards that enhance the usabili

2 Customizing my computer44English3 Press the slot eject button (a) to pop out the eject button; then press it again (a) to eject the card (b).Upgrad

45EnglishInstalling memoryFollow these steps to install memory:1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pa

2 Customizing my computer46English3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot (1), then gently press it down until it clicks into place (2).

47EnglishUsing system utilitiesNotebook ManagerThe computer has a built-in system setup program called NotebookManager. The Windows-based Notebook Man

2 Customizing my computer48EnglishLaunch ManagerThere are six Launch Keys located above the keyboard. The Wireless button is not programmable. Launc

49EnglishBIOS UtilityThe BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (basic input/output system).Your computer is

2 Customizing my computer50English

3 Troubleshooting my computer

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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 se

53EnglishFrequently-asked questionsThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy answers and so

3 Troubleshooting my computer54EnglishImage is not full-screen.Make sure that the resolution is set to 1024x768. This is the native resolution of yo

55EnglishThe floppy drive cannot access a diskette.Check the following:• Make sure the diskette is properly inserted in the floppy drive.• Make sure t

3 Troubleshooting my computer56EnglishI want to set up my location to use the internal modem.To properly use your communications software, you need t

57EnglishRequesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty (ITW)Your computer is backed by an International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) that gives you

3 Troubleshooting my computer58EnglishYou are required to provide the following information:Name:________________________________________Address:____

Appendix A Acer soft button

This appendix introduces the Acer soft button , a unique new tool to increase the ease of use of your Tablet PC.

61EnglishAcer soft button Acer soft button is a radial device that manages program icons, system settings/utilities, file folders and network location

First things first iiiYour guides iiiBasic care and tips for using your computer iv1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1A TravelMate tour 3Front view 3L

Appendix A Acer soft button62English• The top arrow (12 o’clock position) vertically flips the display output 180 degrees. This means what was at the

63English• The right arrow (3 o’clock position) rotates the display output 90 degrees clockwise. This changes the output from landscape to portrait or

Appendix A Acer soft button64English

Appendix B Specifications

This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer.

67EnglishMicroprocessor• Intel® Pentium® M processor with 1 MB L2 cacheMemory• Main memory expandable to 2 GB• Two DDR SDRAM DIMM slots• Supports 256M

Appendix B Specifications68EnglishI/O ports• One Card bus type II card slot• One smart-card slot• One RJ-11 phone jack (V.90/V.92, 56Kbps modem)• One

69EnglishPower• Battery pack• 8 cell Li-Ion battery pack• 6.5 hours operating time with Battery mark 4.0• AC adapter• 65-Watt• Auto sensing 100~240V

Appendix B Specifications70English

Appendix C Notices

3 Troubleshooting my computer 51Frequently-asked questions 53Requesting service 57International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 57Before you call 57Appendix

This appendix lists the general notices of your computer.

73EnglishFCC noticeThis 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.

Appendix C Notices74EnglishNotice: Canadian usersThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment

75EnglishImportant safety instructionsRead these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference.1 Follow all warnings and instr

Appendix C Notices76Englishd If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that a

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Appendix C Notices78EnglishMacrovision copyright protection noticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by metho

79EnglishUSA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC)This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the devices in an Wireless LAN Syst

Appendix C Notices80EnglishThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device m

81EnglishIndexAAC adaptercaring for vaudio 28troubleshooting 54Bbattery packcaring for vcharging indicator 15BIOS utility 49brightne

1 Getting to know your TravelMate

82Englishon indicator 15memoryinstalling 45– 46upgrading 44modem 41Nnetwork 42Notebook Manager 47hotkey 20noticeDVD copyright p

83Englishrear 6right 5WwarrantyInternational Traveler’s Warranty 57Windows keys 19

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