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This chapter instructs you on how to deal with
common system problems. Read it before
calling a technician if a problem occurs.
Solutions to more serious problems require
opening up the computer. Do not attempt to
open the computer by yourself. Contact your
dealer or an authorized service center for
assistance.

Key link: www.acersupport.com

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Summary of Contents for TravelMate 290

Page 1: ...TravelMate 290 series User s guide...

Page 2: ...dence concerning 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...

Page 3: ...ww acer com 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 you be more productive T...

Page 4: ...nagement functions See Windows help for more information Use the customized functions for power management You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover or by pressing the sleep hot...

Page 5: ...on top of it Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from personal traffic When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug The total ampere ratings of the...

Page 6: ...r 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 bo...

Page 7: ...Hard disk 23 AcerMedia bay 23 Using software 24 Audio 26 Adjusting the volume 26 Power management 27 Moving around with your TravelMate 28 Disconnecting from the desktop 28 Moving around 28 Taking the...

Page 8: ...mputer 47 Frequently asked questions 49 Troubleshooting tips 52 Error messages 53 Requesting service 54 International Traveler s Warranty ITW 54 Before you call 54 Appendix A Specifications 57 Appendi...

Page 9: ...1 Getting to know your TravelMate...

Page 10: ...er 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 p...

Page 11: ...uter as illustrated in the Just for Starters poster let us show you around your new TravelMate computer Front open view Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD liquid crystal display display...

Page 12: ...hands when you use the computer 6 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer 7 Status indicators LEDs light emitting diode that turn on and off to show the status of the computer its functions and compon...

Page 13: ...cation switch Enables and disables Wireless communication devices 4 Stereo speaker Outputs sound 5 Headphone Speaker Line out jack Connects to headphones or other line out audio devices speakers 6 Mic...

Page 14: ...lMate 6 English Right view Item Description 1 Stereo speaker Outputs sound 2 HDD Houses the computer s hard disk 3 Ventilation slot Enables the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use 4 DC in j...

Page 15: ...t port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 based network 4 Modem port Connects to a phone line 5 Two USB 2 0 ports Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices e g USB mouse USB camera 6 External display port...

Page 16: ...etting to know your TravelMate 8 English 7 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device e g parallel printer 8 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock Item Descripti...

Page 17: ...r removing the optical drive 3 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module 4 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 5 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack...

Page 18: ...i ion main battery pack Power management system with ACPI Advanced Configuration Power Interface Display Thin Film Transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD displaying 32 bit high color up to 1024 x 7...

Page 19: ...et port Fast infrared wireless communication Three USB 2 0 ports Two in rear and one on left IEEE 1394 port InviLink 802 11b or 802 11 a b wireless LAN manufacturing optional Bluetooth ready manufactu...

Page 20: ...w 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 Disk Driv...

Page 21: ...ccurs for 2 sec if the speakers are on Using the original adapter is strongly recommended Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated Pad Lock cursor Lights when Pad Lock is activated Num Lock Lights...

Page 22: ...rcase Pad Lock Fn F10 When Pad Lock is on the embedded keypad is enabled In this mode the keypad is cursor function Num Lock Fn F11 When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The keys...

Page 23: ...keypad It is indicated by small characters located on the right hand side of the keycaps Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner Main ke...

Page 24: ...Description Windows logo key Start button Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions Below are a few examples Tab Activates next taskbar button E Explores My Computer F Finds Document M Min...

Page 25: ...key in the hot key combination Hot key Icon Function Description Fn Esc Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode See Power management on page 27 Fn F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the...

Page 26: ...s to be set to United States International To verify the keyboard type in Windows Millennium Edition and Windows 2000 follow the steps below 1 Click on Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click on K...

Page 27: ...d for En English United States is set to United States International If not select and click on ADD then select United States International and click on OK 5 Click on OK To type the Euro symbol 1 Loca...

Page 28: ...above the keyboard are three buttons The left most button is the power button To the right of the power button are the two launch keys They are designated as the programmable buttons P1 and P2 Launch...

Page 29: ...n the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support Touchpad basics The following items teach you how to use the touchpad Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor Press the left and rig...

Page 30: ...g harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness Function Left button Right button Tap Execute Click twice quickly Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button Select Click on...

Page 31: ...is the answer to your storage needs This is where your programs and data are stored AcerMedia bay The hot swappable AcerMedia bay accepts a wide variety of optional media drive modules for use with y...

Page 32: ...computer 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disc then close the DVD tray Important When you launch the DVD player for the first time the program asks you to input the region code DVD discs a...

Page 33: ...a different region into the DVD ROM drive Please refer to the online help for more information Region code Country or region 1 U S A Canada 2 Europe Middle East South Africa Japan 3 Southeast Asia Ta...

Page 34: ...omputer comes with 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 1...

Page 35: ...to the serial 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 ener...

Page 36: ...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...

Page 37: ...g is shorter than that you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than the computer What to bring to long meetings If your meeting will last longer than 2 5 hours with 4 cell battery pa...

Page 38: ...temperature changes by keeping the computer with you If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot bring the computer with you leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid expo...

Page 39: ...ou Bring the following items with you AC adapter Spare fully charged battery pack s AcerMedia drive module s Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations I...

Page 40: ...eler s 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 traveli...

Page 41: ...und an immovable object such as a table or locked drawer handle Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available Using passwords Passwords prot...

Page 42: ...n you press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility at boot up Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS Utility If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again an...

Page 43: ...2 Customizing my computer...

Page 44: ...basics of your TravelMate computer let s get acquainted with the advanced features of your computer In this chapter you will learn how to add options upgrade components for better performance and cust...

Page 45: ...connect different external devices to the computer see your online guide for more details Fax data modem Your computer has a built in V 90 92 56Kbps AC 97 Link fax data modem Warning This modem port i...

Page 46: ...rom the network jack on the rear 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 awar...

Page 47: ...e Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 port is a high speed serial bus which allows you to connect and daisy chain USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources Your computer has three ports ava...

Page 48: ...ts credit card sized cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer These cards should have a PC Card logo on them PC Cards formerly PCMCIA are add on cards for portable computers...

Page 49: ...le if necessary See your card manual for details Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card 1 Exit the application using the card 2 Left click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card op...

Page 50: ...d dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade Memory upgrade Memory is expandable to 2 GB employing 128 256 512 1024 MB industry standard soDIMMs Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules T...

Page 51: ...emove the screws from the memory cover a then lift up and remove the memory cover b 3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot a then gently press it down b until it clicks into place 4 Repla...

Page 52: ...off your computer before you can swap the module You can swap the AcerMedia drive with any optional AcerMedia modules First slide the AcerMedia release latch as shown in the illustration a Then remov...

Page 53: ...nd then Launch Manager to start the application BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS basic input output system Your computer is already pro...

Page 54: ...2 Customizing my computer 46 English...

Page 55: ...3 Troubleshooting my computer...

Page 56: ...s Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer Do not attempt to open the computer by yourself Contact your dealer or an a...

Page 57: ...n system diskette in the external USB floppy drive Remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system Nothing appears on the screen The computer s power managemen...

Page 58: ...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 17 for more detail If headph...

Page 59: ...ort is enabled Make sure both devices are IrDA compliant The printer does not work Check the following Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on Make sure that...

Page 60: ...ncorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs see Error messages on page 53 I...

Page 61: ...or an authorized service center Disk Boot Failure Insert a system bootable diskette into the floppy drive A then press Enter to reboot Equipment Configuration Error Press F2 during POST to enter the B...

Page 62: ...pecially when you travel to receive the benefits from 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 i...

Page 63: ..._____________ Address ______________________________________ ______________________________________________ Telephone number ____________________________ Machine and model type _______________________...

Page 64: ...3 Troubleshooting my computer 56 English...

Page 65: ...Appendix A Specifications...

Page 66: ...This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer...

Page 67: ...Display and video Thin Film Transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD displaying 32 bit true color up to 1024 x 768 eXtended Graphics Array XGA resolution Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support Dua...

Page 68: ...ker headphone out jack 3 5mm mini jack One microphone in jack One IEEE 1394 port One S video TV out port Three USB 2 0 ports Two in rear and one on left One FIR port IrDA Weight and dimensions 2 61 kg...

Page 69: ...attery pack 63 Wh Li ion battery pack 2 5 hour rapid charge 3 5 hour charge in use AC adapter 65 Watt Auto sensing 90 264Vac 47 63Hz Options 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1GB memory upgrade modules Additional...

Page 70: ...Appendix A Specifications 62 English...

Page 71: ...Appendix B Notices...

Page 72: ...This appendix lists the general notices of your computer...

Page 73: ...nd receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shiel...

Page 74: ...will be notified as soon as possible You will also be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedur...

Page 75: ...company 7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord 8 If an extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total ampe...

Page 76: ...VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 15 feet 4 6 meters Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product The CD or DVD drive s classification labe...

Page 77: ...aktig skifte av batteri Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner VARNING Explosionsfara vid...

Page 78: ...ss otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 4 819 098 and 4 907 093 licensed for limited...

Page 79: ...ency Radiation The radiated output power of the Wireless module is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Wireless module shall be used in such a manner that the potential...

Page 80: ...lowing measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the...

Page 81: ...performance 10 security 33 setting up a home office 30 taking home 29 traveling internationally 31 traveling on local trips 31 troubleshooting 48 turning off iv connections network 38 D display hotkey...

Page 82: ...estions setting location for modem use 51 S safety CD ROM 68 FCC notice 65 general instructions 67 modem notices 66 scroll lock 14 on indicator 12 security keylock 33 passwords 33 service when to call...

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