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Federal Communications Comission

Declaration of Conformity

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 operation.
The following local manufacturer/importer is responsible for this declaration:

Product name:

Notebook PC

Model number:

ZB2

Machine type:

TravelMate 4220/2480

SKU number:

TravelMate 422xxx/248xxx 
("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z)

Name of responsible party:

Acer America Corporation

Address of responsible party:

2641 Orchard Parkway

San Jose, CA 95134

USA

Contact person:

Mr. Young Kim

Tel:

408-922-2909

Fax:

408-922-2606

Summary of Contents for TravelMate 2480

Page 1: ...TravelMate 4220 2480 Series User s Guide...

Page 2: ...erning 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...

Page 3: ...into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the pro...

Page 4: ...certified type SPT 2 rated 7 A 125 V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent 4 6 meters 15 feet maximum length Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing...

Page 5: ...or thunderstorms Warning For safety reasons do not use non compliant parts when adding or changing components Consult your reseller for purchase options Disposal instructions Do not throw this electro...

Page 6: ...our company s health and safety department The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the...

Page 7: ...anging the display s viewing angle using a glare reduction filter using a display visor such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display s top front edge Avoid adjusting your display to an awkwa...

Page 8: ...r 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 e...

Page 9: ...t subject the computer 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...

Page 10: ...f used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if possible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnec...

Page 11: ...ment 3 Acer ePerformance Management 5 Acer eRecovery Management 6 Acer eSettings Managemen t 8 Acer eNet Management 9 Acer ePower Management 11 Acer ePresentation Management 14 Your Acer notebook tour...

Page 12: ...48 Before you call 48 Taking your notebook PC with you 49 Disconnecting from the desktop 49 Moving around 49 Preparing the computer 49 What to bring to meetings 50 Taking the computer home 50 Prepari...

Page 13: ...Recovery Management 60 Create backup 61 Restore from backup 61 Create factory default image CD 62 Re install bundled software without CD 62 Change password 63 Troubleshooting 64 Troubleshooting tips 6...

Page 14: ...Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 75 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 76 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking 77 Index 78...

Page 15: ...ntly for selected models Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently For m...

Page 16: ...ft Outlook The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption This encryption will be used to encrypt files by default or you can choose to...

Page 17: ...aders IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system Optical drive devices includes any kind of CD ROM or DVD ROM drives Fl...

Page 18: ...chnology Note If you lose your password there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center Be sure to remember or write down...

Page 19: ...rovides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options Memory optimization release...

Page 20: ...a hidden partition on your system s hard drive By default user created backups are stored on the D drive Acer eRecovery Management provides you with Password protection Recovery of applications and dr...

Page 21: ...not come with a Recovery CD or System CD please use Acer eRecovery Management s System backup to optical disk feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD To ensure the best results when recovering yo...

Page 22: ...pect hardware specifications change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings and to monitor the system health status Acer eSettings Management also Provides a simple graphical user interface for navig...

Page 23: ...r eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the...

Page 24: ...10 Empowering Technology Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information...

Page 25: ...the following functions on off Wireless LAN Bluetooth CardBus FireWire 1394 Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported DC mode Battery mode There are four pre defined profiles Entertainment Presentatio...

Page 26: ...nel in the upper half of the window For additional options click Settings to Set alarms Re load factory defaults Select what actions to be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed...

Page 27: ...13 Empowering Technology...

Page 28: ...e is implemented in the system your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting...

Page 29: ...poster let us show you around your new Acer notebook Front view Item Description 1 Built in camera 1 3 0 31 megapixel web camera for video communication for selected models 2 Display screen Also calle...

Page 30: ...ching frequently used programs See Easy launch buttons on page 25 for more details 10 Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the status of the computer s functions and comp...

Page 31: ...ication for selected models 9 Wireless communication switch indicator Enables disables the wireless function Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication for selected models 10 Latch Locks and r...

Page 32: ...after prolonged use 5 External display VGA port Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector Icon Item Description 1 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter 2 USB 2 0 port Connect to U...

Page 33: ...fan Helps keep the computer cool Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured wi...

Page 34: ...s 3945ABG network connection dual band tri mode 802 11a b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution or Intel PRO Wireless 3945BG network connection dual mode 802 11b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer Signal...

Page 35: ...0GML Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics featuring Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA 950 up to 224 MB of shared system memory supporting Microsoft DirectX 9 0 and dual independent displays...

Page 36: ...n microphone Communication Modem 56K ITU V 92 with PTT approval Wake on Ring ready LAN Fast Ethernet Wake on LAN ready WLAN Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG network connection dual band tri mode 802 11a b g...

Page 37: ...Technology eDataSecurity for selected models eLock ePerformance eRecovery eSettings eNet for selected models ePower ePresentation Management Acer GridVista Acer Launch Manager Adobe Reader CyberLink...

Page 38: ...display is closed Icon Function Description Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Bluetooth In...

Page 39: ...ammable button Press to run the Acer Empowering Technology Please see Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 The mail and Web browser buttons are pre set to email and Internet programs but can be reset...

Page 40: ...t senses movement on its surface This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support Tou...

Page 41: ...d is sensitive to finger movement hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness Note By default vertical and horizontal scrolling i...

Page 42: ...rcase 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...

Page 43: ...scription 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 function...

Page 44: ...Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode Fn F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both Fn F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backli...

Page 45: ...t Gr and then press the 5 key 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 inform...

Page 46: ...button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on Insert a clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off Using a computer security lock The not...

Page 47: ...notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available Audio The computer comes with 32 bit Intel High Definition audio and built in stereo speakers Adjusting the volume Adj...

Page 48: ...34 English...

Page 49: ...echnology so you transmit the best video conference quality over an Instant Messenger service Getting to know your Acer OrbiCam Rotating the Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam rotates 225 degrees countercl...

Page 50: ...er Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture resolution click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the...

Page 51: ...e window size preview settings and the folder for captured photos or videos Camera Settings Basic settings Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display then select...

Page 52: ...turing photos videos To capture a photo or a video clip rotate the Acer OrbiCam to get the desired angle then click the Take a Picture or Record a Video button The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or th...

Page 53: ...re allows you to select and apply an effect to your video transmissions Note The face tracking feature is not capable of centering your face beyond the capture window frame Minimal head movements are...

Page 54: ...p menu For multiple users the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users face in the capture window otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera 2 Click the...

Page 55: ...s The Video Effect Selection window appears 2 Click on a video effect to use The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON window Notes 1 When using avatars you may have to...

Page 56: ...lick the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Finally click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four p...

Page 57: ...into the appropriate grid 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well organized desktop Note Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value Laun...

Page 58: ...e Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop or click on the Start menu in the Windows taskbar highlight Programs and select Norton AntiVirus 2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window click Scan for Viruses 3 I...

Page 59: ...tomatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not turn the display back on three things might be the cause The brightness level might be...

Page 60: ...the hole and push to eject the tray If your computer s optical drive is a slot load model it will not have an eject hole The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port...

Page 61: ...ng System is set up you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup I want to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs Note If your system is the multilingual version the o...

Page 62: ...our support centers Place your proof of purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer authorized ITW service site yo...

Page 63: ...omputer 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...

Page 64: ...n the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode Press Fn F4 or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer To resume open the display if closed then press and release...

Page 65: ...re between outside and room temperature Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home you may want to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home With a second AC adapter y...

Page 66: ...cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling Spare fully charged battery packs Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Proof of purchase in case you...

Page 67: ...puter 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 O...

Page 68: ...s 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 inc...

Page 69: ...external devices to the computer read the following section Fax data modem Your computer has a built in V 92 56 Kbps fax data modem Warning This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines P...

Page 70: ...d network To use the network feature connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet RJ 45 port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network Universal Serial Bus USB The USB 2 0...

Page 71: ...ds 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...

Page 72: ...adapter 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 u...

Page 73: ...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 6 regions Once...

Page 74: ...ws for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Windows handles all power saving chores for your computer Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to qu...

Page 75: ...ackup image on CD or DVD 7 After choosing the backup method click Next Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process Restore from backup You can restore backups previously created as state...

Page 76: ...g system as it was delivered to you from the factory If you wish to have a disk that will allow you to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications select 2 Application CD this di...

Page 77: ...Management utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window select Recovery settings and click Next 5 In the Recovery settings windo...

Page 78: ...sages 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 Con...

Page 79: ...English If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance Some problems may be solved using the BIO...

Page 80: ...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 t...

Page 81: ...ntial requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Please visit http global acer com products notebook reg nb index htm for complete documents Compliant with Russian regulatory ce...

Page 82: ...vidual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should...

Page 83: ...all go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt 4 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit re...

Page 84: ...of receipt of ringing 8 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom s 111 Emergency Service Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Save them for futu...

Page 85: ...rating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition e If the...

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Page 87: ...ain wireless radio devices such as wireless LAN and or Bluetooth modules Below information is for products with such devices European Union EU This device complies with the essential requirements of t...

Page 88: ...uetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the notebook PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is min...

Page 89: ...ions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device b Operation in 2 4 GHz band To prev...

Page 90: ...rence received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local manufacturer importer is responsible for this declaration Product name Notebook PC Model number ZB2 Machine...

Page 91: ...Name of manufacturer 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 86...

Page 92: ...g up a home office 51 taking home 50 traveling internationally 52 traveling on local trips 51 troubleshooting 64 turning off v connections network 56 D display hotkeys 30 troubleshooting 45 DVD 59 DVD...

Page 93: ...or modem use 47 S safety CD or DVD 72 FCC notice 66 general instructions 70 modem notices 67 scroll lock 28 security keylock 32 53 passwords 53 speakers hotkey 30 troubleshooting 46 support informatio...

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