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TravelMate 620 series
User’s guide
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TM620-e.book Page ii Tuesday, October 16, 2001 11:22 AM Copyright © 2001. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. TravelMate 620 series User’s guide Original Issue: September 2001 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 exp
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TM620-e.book Page iii Tuesday, October 16, 2001 11:22 AM 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. 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 introdu
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TM620-e.book Page iv Tuesday, October 16, 2001 11:22 AM iv An Online guide is your helping hand on-the-go, with easy to access, detailed and linked information about your computer. To access the online guide: 1 Click on Start, Programs, TravelMate. 2 Click on TravelMate Online guide. Lastly, there may be a Read me first sheet along with other documents included with your package which contain important reminders and updates. So, please read through it. For more information about our produc
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TM620-e.book Page v Tuesday, October 16, 2001 11:22 AM v details. Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power switch 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
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TM620-e.book Page vi Tuesday, October 16, 2001 11:22 AM vi 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 Power off th
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TM620-e.book Page vii Tuesday, October 16, 2001 11:22 AM First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iv Getting to know your TravelMate 1 A TravelMate tour 3 Front view 3 Left view 4 Right view 5 Rear view 6 Bottom view 8 Features 10 Indicators 12 Using the keyboard 14 Special keys 14 Touchpad 22 Touchpad basics 22 Storage 24 Hard disk 24 AcerMedia drive 24 Using software 25 Audio 27 Adjusting the volume 27 Power management 28 Moving around with your Trave
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TM620-e.book Page viii Tuesday, October 16, 2001 11:22 AM viii 3 Troubleshooting my computer 57 Frequently-asked questions 59 Troubleshooting tips 62 Error messages 63 Requesting service 64 International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) 64 Before you call 64 Appendix A Specifications 67 Appendix B Notices 73
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TM620-e.book Page 1 Tuesday, October 16, 2001 11:22 AM Getting to know your TravelMate
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TM620-e.book Page 2 Tuesday, October 16, 2001 11:22 AM Your TravelMate computer combines high- performance, 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.
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TM620-e.book Page 3 Tuesday, October 16, 2001 11:22 AM 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. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer, its functions and components. 3 Launch keys Special keys for la
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TM620-e.book Page 4 Tuesday, October 16, 2001 11:22 AM 4 Getting to know your TravelMate # Item Description 4 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 5 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like the center and right) left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. 6 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware computer). 7 Speakers Outputs sound. 8 Palmrest Comfor
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TM620-e.book Page 5 Tuesday, October 16, 2001 11:22 AM 5 # Item Description 4 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card. 5 Smart Card eject Ejects the Smart Card from the slot. button 6 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 7 Video capture kit Accepts the video capture kit option on the slot left side of the computer. 8 Smart Card slot Slot for Smart Card interface with pre-boot authentication system. Right view # Item Description 1 AcerMedia driv
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TM620-e.book Page 6 Tuesday, October 16, 2001 11:22 AM 6 Getting to know your TravelMate # Item Description 6 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Note: The positions of the AcerMedia indicator, eject button and emergency eject hole may differ depending on the optical drive module installed. Rear view # Item Description 1 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 USB port Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 3 S
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TM620-e.book Page 7 Tuesday, October 16, 2001 11:22 AM 7 # Item Description 5 Expansion port Connects to I/O port replicator or EasyPort expansion devices. 6 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer). 7 Speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., Headphone-out speakers, headphones). jack 8 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 9 Modem jack Connects to a phone line. 10 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-b
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TM620-e.book Page 8 Tuesday, October 16, 2001 11:22 AM 8 Getting to know your TravelMate Bottom view # Item Description 1 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Don’t cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 2 AcerMedia bay Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for release latch removal or swapping. 3 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module. 4 Personal Insert a business card or similar-sized identification slot identification card to personalize your computer. 5 Battery release la
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TM620-e.book Page 9 Tuesday, October 16, 2001 11:22 AM 9 # Item Description 8 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 9 Hard disk protector Protects the hard disk from accidental bumps and vibration.
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TM620-e.book Page 10 Tuesday, October 16, 2001 11:22 AM 10 Getting to know your TravelMate Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features: Performance Mobile Intel® Pentium® III Processor-M with 512 KB level 2 cache featuring the new Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep™ technology Memory expandable up to 1 GB Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay) High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Li-Ion main battery pack Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configurati
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TM620-e.book Page 11 Tuesday, October 16, 2001 11:22 AM 11 Connectivity High-speed fax/data modem port Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port Fast infrared wireless communication USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports IEEE 1394 port Optional InviLink 802.11b wireless LAN Human-centric design and ergonomics Internet 4-way scroll button Sleek, smooth and stylish design Full-sized keyboard Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Expansion One type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable
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TM620-e.book Page 12 Tuesday, October 16, 2001 11:22 AM 12 Getting to know your TravelMate Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons below the display screen. The Power and Sleep status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed. Icon Function Description Wireless Lights when the Wireless LAN capabilities are communication enabled. Power Lights when the computer is on. Sleep Lights when the com
