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TravelMate 2350 Series
User's Guide
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Copyright © 2004 Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. TravelMate 4050 Series Notebook Computer User's Guide Second Issue: November 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 conte
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English 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 introduces you to the many ways your computer can help y
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iv 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: • 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,
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English v 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. Taking care of your AC adaptor Here are some ways to take care of your AC adaptor: Do not connect th
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vi Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: Power off the computer and remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor. 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 computer. The computer does not operate normally. Please refer to "Troubles
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First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iv 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1 A TravelMate tour 3 Front open view 3 Front view 4 Left view 6 Right view 6 Rear view 8 Bottom view 9 Features 10 Indicators 12 Using the keyboard 14 Special keys 14 Launch keys 20 Touchpad 21 Touchpad basics 21 Storage 23 Hard disc 23 Optical drive 23 Using software 24 Audio 25 Adjusting the volume 25 Power management 25 Moving around with your TravelMate 26 Disconnecting fr
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viii BIOS Utility 42 Acer disc-to-disc recovery 43 Multilingual operating system installation 43 Restore without a Recovery CD 43 Setup password and exit 44 3 Troubleshooting my computer 45 Frequently-asked questions 47 Troubleshooting tips 50 Error messages 51 Requesting service 52 International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) 52 Before you call 53 Appendix A Specifications 55 Appendix B Notices 61 Index 77
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1 Getting to know your TravelMate
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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 powerful new computing partner.
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English 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 open view # Item Description 1 Screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Power button Turns on the computer.
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4 1 Getting to know your TravelMate # Item Description 3 Launch keys Two special keys for frequently used programs. See "Launch keys" on page 20 for more details. 4 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer. 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 6 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. (left and right) 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 8 Status indicators
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English 5 # Item Description 3 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer hole is turned off. See page 48 for more details. 4 Latch Latch for opening and closing the computer. 5 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on. 6 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged. 7 Wireless/ Lights to indicate the status of Wireless LAN Bluetooth (optional)/Bluetooth (optional) communications. communications • Orange indicates that wireless LAN is enabled. • Blue i
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6 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Left view # Item Description 1 One USB 2.0 port Connects to USB devices (e.g., mouse, camera). 2 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card. 3 PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 4 Microphone/line-in jack Accepts input from external microphones, or other audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman and etc.) 5 Headphone/speaker/line- Connects to headphones or other out jack line-out audi
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English 7 # Item Description 1 Stereo speaker Generates sound. 2 HDD Houses the computer's hard disc. 3 DC-in jack Connects the AC adaptor. 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
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8 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Rear view # Item Description 1 Security lock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external port monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 16.7 million colors and up to 1600 x 1200 at 85 Hz and 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz resolution. 3 Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB devices (e.g., mouse, camera). 4 Modem port Connects to a phone line. 5 Ethernet port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100 B
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English 9 Bottom view # Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. 2Memory Houses the computer's main memory. compartment 3 Hard disc bay Houses the computer's hard disc (secured by a screw). 4 Battery compartment Unlatches the battery to remove the release latch battery compartment. 5 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
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10 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features: Performance ® ® • Intel Celeron M Processor 340 at 1.5 GHz or above ® • Intel 855GME/852GM chipset • Memory upgradeable up to 2 GB using two slots • Internal optical drive • High-capacity, Enhanced IDE hard disc • Li-ion main battery pack • Power management system with advanced configuration power interface (ACPI) Display • 14.1" or 15.0" thin-film transistor (TFT) displaying at 1024 x 768
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English 11 Connectivity • High-speed fax/data modem port • Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port • Three USB 2.0 ports (two at the rear and one on left) • 802.11b+g Wireless LAN (manufacturing option) • Bluetooth(manufacturing option) Expansion • One Type II PC Card slot • Upgradeable memory
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12 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Indicators The computer has six easy-to-read status indicators below the display screen, and three on the front of the computer. The Power and Battery status indicators are visible even when the display is closed. Icon Function Description HDD Lights when hard disc drive is active. ODD Lights when optical disc drive is active. Scroll Lock Lights when Scroll Lock is activated. English
