TravelMate 6000/8000 Series User's Guide Copyright © 2004 Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. TravelMate 6000/8000 Series User's Guide Original Issue: Mar 2004 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. TravelMate 6000/8000 Series Notebook Computer Model number : _________________________________ 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. iii 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. English Your guides To help you use your TravelMate, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your computer. This User's guide introduces you to the many ways your computer can help you be more productive. This guide provides clear and concise information about the computer, so read it thoroughly. If you ever need to print out a copy, this User's guide is also available in PDF (Portable Document Format). Follow these steps: 1 Click on Start, All Programs, Acer System. 2 Click on Acer System 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 (www.acer.com). 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 left of the launch keys found above your TravelMate's standard keyboard. See "Front open view" on page 3 for the location of the power button. To turn the power off, do any of the following: iv English · Use the Windows shutdown command For Windows® 2000: Click on Start, Shut Down..., and select Shut down; then click on OK. - or For Windows® XP: Click on Start, Turn off Computer; then click Turn Off. · Use the power button Note: You can also use the power button to perform power management functions. See Windows help for more information. · Use the customized functions for power management You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hot key (Fn-F4). See the online guide for details. Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. 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). Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. 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. Do not slam the computer display when you close it. Never place the computer on uneven surfaces. v Taking care of your AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter: · · · · Do not connect the adapter to any other device. 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. The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating. English Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: · · · Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries. Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children. Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if at all possible. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 2 3 4 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. 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. Liquid has been spilled into the product. The computer does not operate normally. Please refer to "Troubleshooting my computer" on page 59. English vi vii First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer A TravelMate tour Front open view Front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features Indicators Using the keyboard Special keys Launch Keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Storage Hard disk AcerMedia bay Using software Audio Adjusting the volume DVI(Digital Visual Interface) Power management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Taking the computer home Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer Securing your computer Using a computer security lock Using the Smart Card Using passwords 2 Customizing my computer Expanding through options Connectivity options Upgrade options Using system utilities Notebook Manager Launch Manager BIOS Utility iii iii iii 3 3 4 6 7 8 9 11 13 15 15 22 24 24 26 26 26 27 29 29 30 31 32 32 32 33 35 36 37 37 37 43 45 47 47 53 56 56 57 57 viii 3 Troubleshooting my computer Frequently-asked questions Troubleshooting tips Error messages Requesting service ITW Before you call 59 61 65 66 67 67 67 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Notices 69 75 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Your TravelMate computer combines highperformance, 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. 3 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. English Front open view # 1 Item Display screen Description Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Turns on the computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. 2 3 Power button Touchpad 4 Click buttons (left, center and right) 4 English # 5 Item Palmrest Description Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Inputs data into your computer. LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer, its functions and components. Internal microphone for sound recording. Special keys for launching internet browser, email program and frequently used programs. See "Launch Keys" on page 22 for more details. 6 7 Keyboard Status indicators 8 9 Microphone Launch keys Front view # 1 2 Item Speaker 4-in-1 card reader1 Description Outputs sound. Reads cards from Smart Media, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, and Secure Digital cards. Displays activity of 4-in-1 card reader. 3 4-in-1 card reader1 indicator 5 English # 4 Item Infrared port Description Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware computer). 5 6 Bluetooth button2 Bluetooth indicator2 Enables or disables Bluetooth functionality. Indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is enabled. 7 8 InviLink button3 InviLink indicator3 Enables or disables wireless LAN feature. Indicates status of wireless LAN communication. 9 Latch Latch for opening and closing the laptop. Notes: 1.Four-in-one card reader is a manufacturing option, subject to configuration. Only one media card type can be used at any given time. To avoid data loss or damage, do not shut down the system while card reader is active. 2.Bluetooth button and indicator work on models with Bluetooth only. 3.InviLink button and indicator work on models with wireless LAN only. 6 English Left view # 1 Item Four USB 2.0 ports Description Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 3 Smart Card slot Slot for Smart Card interface with pre-boot authentication system. Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 4 Line-in jack 5 Microphone jack Accepts input from external microphones. 6 Headphone/ Speaker/ Line-out jack Connect to headphones or other line-out audio devices (speakers). 7 8 PC Card eject button PC Card slot Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card. 7 Right view English # 1 2 3 4 Item AcerMedia drive AcerMedia indicator Eject button Emergency eject slot Description Houses a removable media drive module. Lights up when the AcerMedia drive is active. Ejects the drive tray. Ejects the drive tray when the computer is turned off. See page 63 for more details. Connects to an AC adapter. 5 Power jack Note: The positions of the AcerMedia indicator, eject button and emergency eject hole may differ depending on the optical drive module installed. 8 English Rear view # 1 Item Modem jack Description Connects to a phone line. 2 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 3 Expansion port Connects to I/O port replicator or EasyPort expansion devices. 4 DVI-digital port DVI-digital(Digital visual interface) port provides a better quality digital connection between this computer and a display device . 5 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 16.7 million colors. 6 S-video Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 7 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 9 Bottom view English # 1 Item AcerMedia bay release latch AcerMedia bay Battery bay Battery release latch Description Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removing the optical drive. Houses an AcerMedia drive module. Houses the computer's battery pack. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Locks the battery in place. Slot for adding mini-PCI cards. Acer's patented Disc Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) system. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). Houses the computer's main memory. 2 3 4 5 6 7 Battery lock Mini-PCI slot Hard disk protector 8 Hard disk bay 9 Memory compartment 10 English # 10 Item Cooling fan Description Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Don't cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 11 Personal identification slot Insert a business card or similar-sized identification card to personalize your computer. 11 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features: English Performance · · · · · · · · Intel® Pentium® M Processor at 1.4~1.7 GHz with 1MB L2 Cache or 1.5~2.0 GHz with 2MB L2 Cache. Intel® 855GME chipset Memory upgradeable up to 2 GB with 2 slots Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay) High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Li-ion main battery pack Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) Smart Card interface with pre-boot authentication system for added security ...