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Indicators

The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-right
above the keyboard, and four indicators at the front panel.

The power, battery, and wireless communication status indicators are
visible even when the LCD display is closed.

1. Charging: the light shows amber when the battery is charging.
2. Fully charged: light shows green when in AC mode.

Icon

Function

Description

Caps Lock

Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

Num Lock

Lights when Num Lock is activated.

Media activity

Lights when the hard disk or optical drive
is active.

Bluetooth

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indicator

Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth

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communications.

Wireless indicator

Lights to indicate the status of wireless
LAN communications.

Power indicator

Lights when the computer is on.

Battery indicator

Lights when the battery is being charged.

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Summary of Contents for 4150 Series

Page 1: ...TravelMate 4150 4650 Series User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...ning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model Number __________________________________ Serial Number ____________...

Page 3: ...tarted with setting up your computer The printed User s Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive please refer to the AcerSystem User s Guide This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities data recovery expansion options and troubleshooting In addition it contains war...

Page 4: ...er to magnetic fields 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 or vibration Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt Never place objects on top of 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...

Page 5: ...er could void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired oper...

Page 6: ...ight view 3 Rear view 4 Bottom view 4 Specifications 5 Indicators 9 Launch keys 10 Touchpad 11 Touchpad basics 11 Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 13 Windows keys 14 Hot keys 14 Special keys 16 Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray 17 Using a computer security lock 17 Audio 18 Adjusting the volume 18 Using system utilities 19 Acer eManager 19 Launch Manager 20 Freque...

Page 7: ...o take with you 30 Special considerations 30 Traveling internationally with the computer31 Preparing the computer 31 What to bring with you 31 Special considerations 31 Securing your computer 32 Using a computer security lock 32 Using passwords 32 Entering passwords 33 Setting passwords 33 Expanding through options 35 Connectivity options 35 Fax Data modem 35 Built in network feature 36 Fast Infra...

Page 8: ... factory default image CD 43 Re install bundled software without CD 44 Change password 44 Troubleshooting 45 Troubleshooting tips 45 Error messages 45 Regulations and safety notices 47 Energy Star Guidelines Compliance 47 FCC notice 47 Modem notices 49 Important safety instructions 52 ...

Page 9: ...uts data into your computer 4 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 5 Click buttons left center and right The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons the center button serves as a 4 way scroll button 6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 7 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording...

Page 10: ...cations manufacturing option 3 Wireless communication button indicator Press to enable disable Wireless function Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN communications 4 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on 5 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged 6 Latch Locks and releases the lid Icon Item Description 1 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington compatible comp...

Page 11: ...type 9 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive Icon Item Description 1 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared printer and IR aware computer 2 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured by a screw 3 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot 4 6 in 1 card reader Accepts MS MS PRO MMC SD SM and xD Picture cards Note Only...

Page 12: ...I D port for TravelMate 4650 Series Supports digital video connections 5 External display port Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector 6 S video port Connects to a television or display device with S video input 7 USB 2 0 port Connects to Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 8 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged u...

Page 13: ... DVD Dual double layer DVD Super Multi double layer or DVD CD RW combo drive or One 5 25 inch internal removable optical drive AcerMedia Bay for TravelMate 4650 Series 6 in 1 card reader MS MS PRO MMC SD SM xD Picture Card 2 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured by a screw 3 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack 4 Battery bay Houses the computer s b...

Page 14: ...A GeForce Go 6200 GPU with TurboCache technology combines the size and speed of the local frame buffer and dynamically available system memory for optimal system performance Dual independent display support Connectivity Integrated Ethernet connection gigabit Ethernet for TravelMate 4650 Series Fast Ethernet for TravelMate 4150 Series Wake on LAN ready 56K ITU V 92 modem with PTT approval Wake on R...

Page 15: ... pin Acer ezDock connector for TravelMate 4650 Series One external monitor port One speaker headphone out jack One DVI D port One microphone line in jack One infrared FIR port One IEEE 1394 port One S video TV out port Four USB 2 0 ports 6 in 1 card reader MS MS PRO MMC SD SM xD Picture Card Weight with battery 6 26 lbs 2 84 Kg Dimensions 336 4 W x 284 5 D x 32 0 34 5 H mm Environment Temperature ...

Page 16: ...z memory upgrade modules Additional 65 W AC adaptor Additional eight cell Li ion battery pack External USB floppy drive Second 6 cell battery pack AcerMedia Bay for TravelMate 4650 Series DVD Super Multi double layer drive AcerMedia Bay for TravelMate 4650 Series Acer ezDock for TravelMate 4650 Series Note The specifications listed above are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC de...

Page 17: ... is charging 2 Fully charged light shows green when in AC mode Icon Function Description Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is activated Media activity Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is active Bluetooth indicator Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth communications Wireless indicator Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN communicatio...

Page 18: ...Key to run the Acer eManager Please see Acer eManager on page 19 The mail and Web browser are default for Email and Internet programs but can be reset by users To set the Web browser mail and programmable keys run the Acer Launch Manager See Launch Manager on page 20 Launch key Default application Acer eManager user programmable P User programmable Web browser Internet browser user programmable Ma...

Page 19: ...u how to use the touchpad Move your finger across the touchpad 2 to move the cursor Press the left 1 and right 4 buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button Use the 4 way scroll 3 button to scroll up or down and move lef...

Page 20: ...ness Function Left button 1 Right button 4 Main touchpad 2 Center button 3 Execute Click twice quickly Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor Access co...

Page 21: ...ercase Num Lock Fn F11 When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connect an external keypad Scroll Lock Fn F12 When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys re...

Page 22: ... Description Windows key Pressed alone this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button it launches the Start menu It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions Tab Activates the next Taskbar button E Opens the My Computer window F1 Opens Help and Support F Opens the Find All Files dialog box M Minimises all windows Shift M Undoes the minimise all window...

Page 23: ...ts the computer in Sleep mode Fn F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both the display screen and external monitor Fn F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Fn F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off Fn F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fn Volume u...

Page 24: ... Gr and then press the Euro symbol at the upper center of the keyboard Note Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to www microsoft com typography faq faq12 htm for more information The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Either directly press the dollar sign at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold Shift and then press the dollar sign at the upp...

Page 25: ...he mechanical eject hole Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the left hand side of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible computer security lock Wrap a 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 avail...

Page 26: ...ith 16 bit high fidelity AC 97 stereo audio and dual stereo speakers Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons See Hot keys on page 14 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume ...

Page 27: ...ecovery and Acer eSettings To set the Acer Empowering Key see Launch keys on page 10 Acer ePowerManagement allows power on demand intelligence for optimized battery life Acer ePresentation simplifies resolution settings when connecting to a projector Acer eRecovery creates backups and recovers system configurations reliably Acer eSettings makes managing system settings and security easy For more i...

Page 28: ... allows you to set the four launch keys located above the keyboard Launch keys on page 10 for the location of the launch keys You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launch Manager to start the application ...

Page 29: ...puter and to the power outlet If it is lit check the following Is a non bootable non system disk in the external USB floppy drive Remove or replace it with a system disk and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system Nothing appears on the screen The computer s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not t...

Page 30: ...speaker icon on the taskbar If it is crossed out click on the icon and deselect the Mute option The volume level may be too low In Windows look at the volume control icon on the taskbar You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume See Hot keys on page 14 for more detail If headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the line out port on the computer the internal ...

Page 31: ... following Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer s parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer I want to set up my location to use the internal modem To properly use your communication software e g HyperTerminal you need to set up your location 1 Click on St...

Page 32: ...eformatted and all data will be erased It is important to back up all data files before you use this option Before performing a restore operation please check the BIOS settings 1 Check to see if Acer disk to disk recovery is enabled or not 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled 3 Exit the BIOS setup utility and save changes The system will reboot Note To activate BIOS setup utilit...

Page 33: ...in does not have an Acer authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide Please consult http global acer com Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service and please be at your computer when you call With your support we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently If ...

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Page 35: ...nal monitor and other external devices 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer Moving around When you are just moving within short distances for example from your office desk to a meeting room Preparing the computer Before moving the computer close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within ...

Page 36: ...ing in Sleep mode for a period of time What to take to short meetings A fully charged battery runs the computer for about 2 5 hours If your meeting is shorter than that you probably do not need to take anything with you other than the computer What to bring to long meetings If your meeting lasts longer than 2 5 hours or if your battery is not fully charged you may want to take the AC adaptor with ...

Page 37: ...t home take the following items with you AC adaptor and power cord The printed User s Guide Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work Minimise the effects of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry the computer with you leave the computer in the trunk of t...

Page 38: ... the computer as if you were taking it home Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged Airport security may require you to turn on your computer when carrying it into the gate area What to take with you Take the following items with you AC adaptor Spare fully charged battery pack s Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to t...

Page 39: ...se you need to show it to customs officials International Travelers Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tips are useful when traveling internationally When traveling in another country check that the local AC voltage and the AC adaptor power cord specifications are compatible If not purchase a power c...

Page 40: ...s Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility Once set you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility See BIOS utility on page 39 User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the...

Page 41: ...ss Enter When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt appears at boot up Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press Enter Important You have three chances to enter a password If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries the system halts Press ...

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Page 43: ...t external devices to the computer read the following section Fax Data modem Your computer has a built in V 92 56Kbps fax data modem Warning This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem To use the fax data modem port connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack Warning Please make sure that the cable...

Page 44: ... from the network jack on the left hand side of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network Fast Infrared The computer s Fast Infrared FIR port allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR aware computers and peripherals such as PDAs mobile phones and infrared printers The infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to 4 Mbps at a distance of up to one metre ...

Page 45: ... allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources IEEE 1394 port The computer s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 compatible device like a video camera or digital camera See your video or digital camera s documentation for details ...

Page 46: ...cards CardBus improves on the 16 bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits Note Refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions Inserting a PC Card Insert the card into the slot and make the proper connections e g network cable if necessary See your card manual for details Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card 1 Exit the applic...

Page 47: ...nd secure it with the screw 5 Reinstall the battery pack and reconnect the AC adaptor 6 Turn on the computer The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS Your computer is already properly configured an...

Page 48: ...d on boot and use the F5 F6 keys to enable this feature Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay you can play DVD movies on your computer 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk then close the DVD tray Important When you launch the DVD player for the first time the program asks you to enter the region code DVD disks are divided into...

Page 49: ... and parallel ports and video memory If no activity is detected for a period of time called an inactivity timeout the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy This computer employs a power management scheme that supports the advanced configuration and power interface ACPI which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Windows han...

Page 50: ... in optical disk burner plug in an external USB or IEEE 1394 compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery for optical disk related tasks Create backup Users can create and save backup images to hard drive CD or DVD 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press Alt F10 to open the Acer eRecovery utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery window...

Page 51: ...ore process Note The Restore C item is enabled only if there is a user backup stored on the hard drive D Please refer to the Create backup section Create factory default image CD When the System CD and Recovery CD are not available you can create them by using this feature 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press Alt F10 to open the Acer eRecovery utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password i...

Page 52: ... the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up the software content window Change password Acer eRecovery and Acer disk to disk recovery are protected by a password that can be changed by the user Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press Alt F10 to open the Acer eRecovery utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is ...

Page 53: ...service on page 25 Error messages If you receive an error message note the message and take the corrective action The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service cente...

Page 54: ...me problems may be solved using the BIOS utility Keyboard error or no keyboard connected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Memory size mismatch Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS utility then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot Error messages Corrective action ...

Page 55: ...nstallation If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit differ...

Page 56: ...nce received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notice Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Remarque à l intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby Acer declares that this notebook PC series is in compliance with...

Page 57: ...d affect the proper functioning of your equipment If they do you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service If this equipment should fail to operate properly disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem If the problem is with the equipment discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor Caution To r...

Page 58: ...nal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor does it im...

Page 59: ... any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services 2 This equipment is not capable under all operating conditions of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed T...

Page 60: ... Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ve...

Page 61: ...dropped or the case has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service 12 The notebook PC series uses lithium batteries Replace the battery with the same type as the product s battery we recommend in the product specification list Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion 13 Warning Batteries may explode if not handled pro...

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Page 63: ...n Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 819 098 4 907 093 5 315 448 and 6 516 132 Radio Device Regulatory Notice Note Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and or Bluetooth only General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use Depending on ...

Page 64: ...mbourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden United Kingdom Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Hungary Czech Republic Slovak Republic Slovenia Cyprus and Malta Usage allowed in the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information...

Page 65: ... antennas One of the antennas is selected automatically or manually by users to ensure goodquality radiocommunication 2 This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5 15 to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems 3 Hig...

Page 66: ...ect to licensing c Operation in 5 GHz band The device for the band 5150 5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users meaning they have priority of 5250 5350 MHz and 5650 5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and or damage to LELAN Licence Exempt Local Area Network ...

Page 67: ...interference that may cause undesired operation The following local manufacturer importer is responsible for this declaration Product name Notebook personal computer Model number DL00 Machine type TravelMate 415xxx and TravelMate 465xxx SKU number TravelMate 415xxx and TravelMate 465xxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Name of responsible party Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party 2641 Orchard Pa...

Page 68: ... Beijing Acer Information Co Ltd Address of manufacturer Huade Building No 18 ChuangYe Rd ShangDi Zone HaiDian District Beijing PRCE marking Contact person Mr Easy Lai Tel 886 2 8691 3089 Fax 886 2 8691 3000 E mail easy_lai acer com tw Declares that product Notebook PC Trade name Acer Model number DL00 Machine type TravelMate 415xxx and TravelMate 465xxx SKU number TravelMate 415xxx and TravelMate...

Page 69: ...ng around 27 on indicator 2 9 security 32 setting up a home office 30 taking home 29 traveling internationally 31 traveling on local trips 30 turning off i connections network 36 D display hotkeys 15 troubleshooting 21 DVD 40 DVD movies playing 40 E error messages 45 Euro 16 F FAQ See frequently asked questions frequently asked questions 21 front view 2 H Hibernation mode hotkey 15 hotkeys 14 I IE...

Page 70: ...er 23 startup 21 Q questions setting location for modem use 23 S safety CD or DVD 54 FCC notice 47 general instructions 52 modem notices 49 scroll lock 13 security keylock 17 32 passwords 32 speakers hotkey 15 troubleshooting 22 status indicators 9 support information 25 T touchpad 11 hotkey 15 using 11 12 travel international flights 31 local trips 30 troubleshooting tips 45 U universal serial bu...

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