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TravelMate 8371/8331 Series
Quick Guide
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© 2009 All Rights Reserved. TravelMate 8371/8331 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 11/2009 TravelMate 8371/8331 Series Notebook PC Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________
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3 First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your computer. The TravelMate Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the TravelMate product series. It covers basic topics such as using the keyboard and audio, et
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4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Top view # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. webcam English
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English 5 # Icon Item Description 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like center* and right) the left
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6 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon Function Description + System Starts System Property for displaying property system information. + Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for certain models) + Sleep Puts the computer in
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English 7 Closed front view # Icon Item Description 1 Indicates the computer's battery status. Battery 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
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8 Left view # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available. 2 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., (VGA) port external monitor, LCD projector). 3 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay c
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English 9 Right view # Icon Item Description 1 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time. 2 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 3 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- port based network. 4 Acer EasyPort IV Connects to Acer EasyPort IV. connector 5 DC-in jack Con
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10 Base view # Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. English
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English 11 Specifications ® Operating • Genuine Windows Vista * system ® • Genuine Windows 7* ® ™ Platform • Intel Core 2 Duo processor* ® ™ • Intel Core 2 Solo processor* ® ® • Intel Celeron mobile processor* ® • Mobile Intel GS45 Express Chipset ® • Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100* ™ ™ • Acer InviLink Nplify 802.11b/g/Draft-N* ™ • Acer InviLink 802.11b/g* System memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* • Up to 4 GB
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12 Dimensions • 323.6 (W) x 228 (D) x 26/29.4 (H) mm and weight (12.74 x 8.97 x 1.02/1.10 inches) • 1.65 kg (3.583 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack* • 1.89 kg (4.13 lbs.) with 9-cell battery pack* Power • ACPI 3.0 subsystem • 48 W 4400 mAh* • 62.16 W 5600 mAh* • 63 W 5600 mAh* • 94 W 8700 mAh* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ® • ENERGY STAR * Special keys • 88-/89-/93- key keyboard and controls • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • Acer EasyPort IV connector • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint rea
