Acer C110 Manual do Utilizador

TravelMate C110 seriesUser’s GuideTMC110-en.book Page i Friday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM

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1 Getting to know your TravelMateTMC110-en.book Page 1 Friday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM

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

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

1 Getting to know your TravelMate44 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See “Launch keys”on page 25 for more details.5 Keybo

5Note: To configure the Enter, Page up and Page down buttons, double-click on the Change tablet and pen settings icon on the Windows taskbar. - or -

1 Getting to know your TravelMate6Click on the Tablet Buttons tab on the Tablet and Pen Settings dialog box and change the buttons accordingly. Left

7Right view # Item Description1 EMR stylus Electromagnetic resonance (EMR) stylus that is used to input data in tablet mode. Use only an EMR-compati

1 Getting to know your TravelMate8Rear view 8 USB ports (two) Connect to any Universal Serial Bus device (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).9 Screen

9Bottom view# Item Description1 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.2 Battery lock/unlock latch Locks and unlocks the battery b

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 TravelMate10Using your computer in tablet modeYour computer is designed for convenience, ergonomic use, and portability. Runni

11Push 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

1 Getting to know your TravelMate12Doing otherwise will damage your keyboard when rotating the display screen. TMC110-en.book Page 12 Friday, March

132 Press and release the screen support holding the display screen on both sides. 3 Rotate the display screen 180 degrees clockwise as shown in the i

1 Getting to know your TravelMate144 Press the screen supports on both sides until they click into place (a); then close and latch the display. 5 Rem

15This feature can be enabled or disabled. Right-click on the Windows desktop. The Display Properties window appears. Click on the Settings tab, an

1 Getting to know your TravelMate16FeaturesBelow is a brief summary of the computer’s many features:Performance•Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology• I

17• USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports• Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port• IEEE 1394 port• Wireless LAN (Available on select models)• Bluetooth (Available

1 Getting to know your TravelMate18IndicatorsThe computer has easy-to-read status icons below the display screen. The Power, Sleep and InviLink statu

19Using the keyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.Special k

ContentsFirst things first vYour guides vBasic care and tips for using your computer vi1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1A TravelMate tour 3Front vie

1 Getting to know your TravelMate20Embedded numeric keypadThe embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by sm

21Windows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Hot keysThe computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access

1 Getting to know your TravelMate22 Hot key Icon Function DescriptionFn-F1 Hot Key Help Displays help on hot keys.Fn-F2 Setup Accesses the computer

23The Euro symbolFor keyboards with Euro key support, you can type out the Euro symbol by holding down the Alt-Gr key, and then pressing the Euro key

1 Getting to know your TravelMate24Launch keysLocated at the top of the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are d

25You can also access the Launch keys in tablet mode. Right-click on the taskbar, and click on Toolbars; then click on Launch Manager. The Launch ke

1 Getting to know your TravelMate26TouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This mean

27Note: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement

1 Getting to know your TravelMate28StorageThis computer supplies you the following media storage:• High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk• High-speed o

29AudioThe computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity PCI stereo audio, and includes a built-in sensitive microphone and stereo speaker. There are audi

ivBIOS Utility 523 Troubleshooting your computer 53Frequently-asked questions 55Troubleshooting tips 58Error messages 59Requesting service 63Internati

1 Getting to know your TravelMate30Power managementThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity

31Moving around with your TravelMateThis section gives you tips and hints on things to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.Dis

1 Getting to know your TravelMate32you can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing Fn-F4. Then close and latch the display. When you are ready to

33damage the drive head.• Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall.Ca

1 Getting to know your TravelMate34Traveling with the computer“when you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building

35• AC adapter• Power cords that are appropriate to the country to which you are traveling• Spare, fully-charged battery packs• Additional printer dri

1 Getting to know your TravelMate36Securing your computerYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect

37• Primary Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk. Even if the hard disk is removed from the comp

1 Getting to know your TravelMate38• Supervisor or User Password• Primary Hard Disk PasswordPress Enter, and re-enter a valid password.Important! Yo

393 Press Enter. Then re-enter the password in the Confirm New Password field, and press Enter.4 Press Enter to accept the changes and save the passwo

vFirst things firstWe would like to thank you for making the TravelMate series of notebook computers your choice for your mobile computing needs. We

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2 Customizing your computerTMC110-en.book Page 41 Friday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM

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

43Expanding through optionsYour TravelMate offers you a complete mobile computing experience.Connectivity optionsPorts allow you to connect peripheral

2 Customizing your computer44Built-in network featureThe built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based (10/100 Mb

45Fast infraredThe computer’s fast infrared (FIR) port allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR-aware computers and peripherals such as i

2 Customizing your computer46Connecting your optical driveConnect the AC adapter and the USB cable to the rear of the optical drive (a). Plug the ot

47PC Card slotThere is a type II CardBus PC Card slot found on the right side of the computer. This slot accepts credit-card-sized cards that enhance

2 Customizing your computer483 Press the slot eject button (a) to pop out the eject button; then press it again (a) to eject the card (b).TMC110-en.b

49Upgrade optionsYour computer delivers superior power and performance. However, some users and the applications they use may demand more. This comp

viFor more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our web site (http://global.acer.com).Basic care and tips f

2 Customizing your computer503 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot (a), then gently press it down (b) until it clicks into place.4 Repl

51Launch ManagerLaunch Manager allows you to set the four launch keys located above the keyboard. See “Launch keys” on page 24 for the location of t

2 Customizing your computer52Manually turning on the wireless features does not change the default boot status setting which is re-enabled when you r

3 Troubleshooting your computerTMC110-en.book Page 53 Friday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM

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

55Frequently-asked questionsThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy answers and solutions

3 Troubleshooting your computer56Image is not full-screen.Make sure that the resolution is set to 1024x768 which the system supports natively. Right

57the infrared port is enabled. • Make sure that both devices are IrDA-compliant.I want to set up my location to use the internal modem.To properly u

3 Troubleshooting your computer58Troubleshooting tipsThis notebook computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message repo

59Error messagesIf you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. The following table lists the error messages in alp

vii3 Push the display cover two-way latch to open the display. 4 Slide the power switch, located on the right panel, towards the rear of the computer

3 Troubleshooting your computer600251 System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, p

6102D0 System cache error - Cache disabled RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check the cache jumpers. You may have to re

3 Troubleshooting your computer62If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an author

63Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty (ITW)Your computer is backed by an International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) that gives you securi

3 Troubleshooting your computer64If there are error messages or beeps reported by your computer, write them down as they appear on the screen (or the

Appendix A SpecificationsTMC110-en.book Page 65 Friday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM

This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer.TMC110-en.book Page 66 Friday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM

67Microprocessor platform•Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology• Intel® Pentium® M Processor with 1 MB level 2 cache• Intel® 855GM chipset family• Intel®

Appendix A Specifications68Keyboard and pointing device• Acer FineTouch keyboard• Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function

69System• Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition• ACPI support• DMI 2.0-compliant• LDCM 6.0 supportPower• Battery pack• 26 WattHour Li-ion main batter

viiiTo turn the power off, do any of the following:• Click on Start, Turn off Computer; then click Turn Off.• Use the power switchNote: You can also

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Appendix B NoticesTMC110-en.book Page 71 Friday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM

This appendix lists the general notices of your computer.TMC110-en.book Page 72 Friday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM

73FCC 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. These

Appendix B Notices74Notice: Canadian usersThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulat

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

Appendix B Notices76controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal con

77LAN Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.The transmitter and the antenna ar

Appendix B Notices78Laser compliance statementThe CD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD drive’s classification label (shown bel

79VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Anvãnd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kasser

ix• 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.• Whe

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81IndexAAC adaptercaring for viiiaudio 29adjusting the volume 29troubleshooting 56Bbattery packcaring for ixcharging indicator 18BIO

82upgrading 49messageserror 59modem 43Nnetwork 44Notebook Manager 50hotkey 22noticeyear 2000 compliance 79num lock 19on indica

83volumeadjusting 29WwarrantyInternational Traveler’s Warran-ty 63Windows keys 21TMC110-en.book Page 83 Friday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM

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