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TravelMate 2200/2700 Series
User’s Guide
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Copyright © 2004 All Rights Reserved TravelMate 2200/2700 Series Notebook Computer User's Guide Original Issue: August 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 a
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English iii First things first Your guides A set of guides is provided to help you set up and use your TravelMate, Aspire computer: The Just for starters… poster shows you how to set up your computer. This User's Guide provides clear and concise information on using your computer productively. You are advised to read it thoroughly and keep it handy for future reference. For more information on Acer’s products, services, and support, please visit the web site: http://www.acer.com. Basic car
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iv Windows Help and Support for more information. Note: If you are unable to shut down the computer in the usual way, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds. You should then wait at least two seconds before turning the computer on again. 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
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English v Taking care of your battery pack It is also important that you look after your computer's battery pack. Use the correct battery model for your computer. Do not use other kinds of batteries. Turn the power off before removing or replacing the battery. Do not tamper with the battery. Keep the battery away from children. Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning your computer, it is important that you follow t
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vi English
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First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iii Getting familiar with your computer 1 A tour of your computer 3 Front view 3 Front view 5 Left view 6 Right view 7 Rear view 8 Bottom view 9 Features 10 Indicators 12 Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys 13 Embedded numeric keypad 14 Windows keys 15 Hot keys 16 Special Key 18 Touchpad 19 Touchpad basics 19 Launch keys 21 Storage 23 Ejecting the optical drive tray 23 Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray 24 C
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Peripherals and options 39 External display devices 41 External input devices 41 External keyboard 41 External keypad 41 External pointing device 41 USB devices 42 Printer 43 Audio devices 43 Expansion devices 44 PC Card 44 45 Miscellaneous options 45 Battery pack 45 AC adapter 45 Key component upgrades 46 Memory upgrade 46 Hard disk upgrade 47 Moving with your computer 49 Disconnecting from the desktop 51 Moving around 52 Preparing the computer 52 What to bring to short meetings 52 What to brin
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Launch Manager 61 BIOS Utility 61 Acer Disc to Disc Recovery 62 Multilingual operating system installation 62 Restore without a Recovery CD 62 Setup password and exit 63 Troubleshooting 65 Frequently asked questions 67 Requesting service 70 International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) 70 Before you call 70 Appendix A Specifications 71 Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 77 Index 93
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Getting familiar with your computer
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Your TravelMate computer combines solid performance, versatility, multimedia capabilities and portability with a stylish design. Increase your productivity by working wherever you are. This chapter provides an in-depth "tour" of your computer's features.
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English 3 A tour of your computer After setting up your new TravelMate, Aspire notebook computer, as illustrated in the Just for starters… poster, take a few minutes to explore the unit. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Launch Keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See“Launch keys” on page 21 for more details.
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4 Getting familiar with your computer # Item Description 3 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer, its functions and components. 4 Power button Turns on the computer power. 5 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 8 Click buttons The left and right buttons function
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English 5 Front view # Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Power indicator Lights green when the computer is on and lights orange when the computer is in suspend mode. 3 Battery indicator Lights orange when the battery is being charged and lights green when the battery is full charged. 4 Bluetooth Lights to indicate the status of communications Bluetooth (optional) communications. 5 Wireless Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN (opt
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6 Getting familiar with your computer Left view # Item Description 1 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse and USB camera). 3 PC Card slots Support one Type II CardBus PC Card. 4 Eject button Ejects the PC Card(s) from the slot. 5 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. 6 LED indicator Lights up when the optical
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English 7 Right view # Item Description 1 Line-in/Mic-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player and stereo walkman). 2 Speaker/Line-Out/ Connects to audio line-out devices Headphone jack (e.g., speakers and headphones). 3 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer). 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 5 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g.,
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8 Getting familiar with your computer Rear view # Item Description 1 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 3 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external VGA monitor and LCD projector). 4 Modem jack Connects to a phone line. 5 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet LAN network. English
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English 9 Bottom view # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Unlatches to remove the battery pack. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk. 4 Cooling fans Help keep the computer cool. Note: Don’t cover or obstruct the opening of the fans. 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
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10 Getting familiar with your computer Features Performance Intel® Pentium® 4 processors 2.8/3.0/3.2/3.4/3.6 GHz or Intel® Celeron® processors 2.6 GHz and above ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON™ 9000 IGP chipset 256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM, upgradeable to 2048 MB with dual soDIMM modules 30 GB and above high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system Display The TFT LCD panel providing a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and
