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Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi

Department of Education and Training

Version 1.0

2005

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Table of Contents

Conventions used in this manual................................................................................................ 4

Program objectives ..................................................................................................................... 5

Occupational health and safety ................................................................................................... 6

What you will receive................................................................................................................... 7

Software ................................................................................................................................... 7

Hardware .................................................................................................................................. 7

Accessories .............................................................................................................................. 7

Notebook tour.............................................................................................................................. 8

Front ......................................................................................................................................... 8

Left side.................................................................................................................................... 9

Underneath ............................................................................................................................... 9

Back ....................................................................................................................................... 10

Right side................................................................................................................................ 10

Using your notebook ................................................................................................................. 12

Open it.................................................................................................................................... 12

Turn it on ................................................................................................................................ 12

Touchpad................................................................................................................................ 12

Where do I start? ....................................................................................................................... 13

Log in ..................................................................................................................................... 13

About user names ............................................................................................................... 13

About passwords ................................................................................................................. 13

The desktop ............................................................................................................................ 14

The Start menu ....................................................................................................................... 14

Quick Launch bar .................................................................................................................... 15

Quick Launch buttons .......................................................................................................... 16

Managing your documents........................................................................................................ 17

Power management................................................................................................................... 18

Other settings............................................................................................................................ 19

Displays/Monitors .................................................................................................................... 19

System Tray............................................................................................................................ 19

Help........................................................................................................................................ 19

Other software......................................................................................................................... 19

Turning off your notebook ........................................................................................................ 19

Connecting your notebook to the school network..................................................................... 20

Backing up your files................................................................................................................. 21

What are some backup options?............................................................................................... 21

Summary of Contents for TravelMate 4002LCi

Page 1: ...Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and Training Western Australia ...

Page 2: ...ft side 9 Underneath 9 Back 10 Right side 10 Using your notebook 12 Open it 12 Turn it on 12 Touchpad 12 Where do I start 13 Log in 13 About user names 13 About passwords 13 The desktop 14 The Start menu 14 Quick Launch bar 15 Quick Launch buttons 16 Managing your documents 17 Power management 18 Other settings 19 Displays Monitors 19 System Tray 19 Help 19 Other software 19 Turning off your noteb...

Page 3: ...5 Country Return to Base service 25 School holidays 26 Interstate and international warranties 26 Direct to Acer 26 Service 26 Notebook Recovery Process 27 Customer Service Centre 27 Appendix A Changing the Mouse settings 28 Changing the Mouse speed 28 Changing the type of pointer 28 Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions 29 Appendix C Keyboard shortcuts in Windows XP 30 Appendix D Occupational Hea...

Page 4: ...enu button then the All Programs button then select Games from the menu that is displayed and Solitaire from the Games menu Keyboard Example Hold down the Ctrl Alt Del keys simultaneously This means press these keyboard keys all at the same time Symbols are used to represent important things you need to know Warning about cost Doing this action could cost you money Severe warning Be extra careful ...

Page 5: ...nsideration of how the introduction of this technology can be integrated into the individual school s plan The objectives of this training are to Provide an introduction to the notebook the operating system and the applications Help you to become familiar with basic operations of the notebook Assist you with setting up the notebook for internet access from home and your school More details about e...

Page 6: ...se in environments that result in poor posture for example on the couch or cause glare Where possible personal computers should be used in preference to notebooks as they can be set up ergonomically to minimise the risk of strain or injury Consideration should also be given to any staff member who has an existing strain or injury to the neck or shoulders as carrying a notebook can further aggravat...

Page 7: ...plorer 6 0 with Service Pack 1 Java Virtual machine v 12 Microsoft Movie Maker 2 Microsoft NET framework v1 1 Service Pack 1 Microsoft Visio Viewer 2002 Microsoft Media Player 10 Microsoft Media Player Bonus pack Microsoft Windows XP Interactive Trainer Cyberlink Power DVD player NTI CD Maker 6 7 File CD Hardware Your notebook will have the following hardware configuration Intel Pentium M mobile 1...

Page 8: ...en the battery is being charged Bluetooth on off Button This button is not used Wireless LAN on off This button is used to turn your Wireless network card on off Gently push once to turn on and again to turn off Microphone audio input Starting from the front is the Microphone audio input for audio in recording a sound from an audio tape or CD player into your notebook and for connecting an externa...

Page 9: ...VD player in this notebook is controlled by software so it cannot be used when the notebook is turned off Likewise the drive will not open when it is turned off Underneath On the bottom of your notebook are a number of identification stickers The 8 digit Australian Serial Number AUST Serial No is the one that is most important to you This serial number is linked to YOU you cannot swap notebooks wi...

Page 10: ...PC Cards and compatible devices into these slots for example wireless LAN cards USB ports This model has three USB Universal Serial Bus ports Accepts USB devices These can transfer data between the device and the notebook or vice versa quicker than other ports Examples of USB devices are printers digital still and video cameras scanners external drives mouse Windows XP will automatically recognise...

Page 11: ... internet use generally at home since most schools have internet access through their school networks and for using the fax facilities of the modem to send or receive faxes Ventilation slots A ventilator is situated at the rear right hand side and back Your notebook is fitted with a fan that is controlled by a thermostat The fan will turn itself off when the notebook is cool enough ...

Page 12: ...around the screen try to keep your finger on the touchpad Lifting your finger will stop the pointer moving The buttons below the touchpad are your left and right mouse buttons As you get more experienced you can operate these buttons with your thumb as you use your finger to move the pointer around the screen The right mouse button has the usual function of opening a menu relevant to the place whe...

Page 13: ...If you use a computer at school and h ave been granted access to the school s admin network then you will already have a user name and password You can use these as soon as the notebook is linked in to the school network If you do not have a user name and password either contact your school s system administrator or phone the Customer Service Centre on 9264 5555 metropolitan or 1800 012 828 countr...

Page 14: ... is Internet Explorer followed by a list of you most recently used applications software programs this list will change according to which applications you have used recently or most often The right column lists common storage locations for your files and utilities and features that will help you Under the left hand list is the All Programs button Tap on it to open a menu list of all the applicati...

Page 15: ... Start is the Quick Launch bar and at the far right of the screen is the System Tray We have already discussed the Start menu button so let s look at the Quick Launch bar There are six icons in the Quick Launch Bar These are Internet Explorer Show Desktop Word Excel Outlook and Publisher A single tap on any of these will open the application As you open other applications they will be displayed be...

Page 16: ...u press them To set the functions of these buttons either press one of these buttons if no application is currently assigned to it or tap Start All Programs Launch Manager Launch Manager and follow the instructions This very basic introduction has got you up and running with your new notebook We ll soon be getting you connected to the internet and checking your e mails In the meantime here are som...

Page 17: ...ap the large My Documents icon on the left of the window 5 Type a name for this new file in the File name field at the bottom of this window 6 Tap the Save button located in the bottom right of the window All documents you create should be saved to your My Documents folder This saves you time as you don t have to look for your work it will all be in My Documents You can organise your My Documents ...

Page 18: ...uld generally be set as shown in the screenshot to obtain maximum life from your fully charged battery You may increase any of these settings but if you do your fully charged battery may not last as long as it might otherwise do 4 Tap on the Advanced tab and check these settings 5 Tap on the Alarms tab and check these settings You can have a visual signal of a low and critically low battery or you...

Page 19: ...System Tray In the bottom right corner of the desktop is the System Tray This contains icons for a number of functions Double tap on the time the clock in your notebook has already been set but if it s not correct you can change it Check the other icons to see what they do Help To get help with Windows XP at any time tap Start Help and Support Other software Look through the Start All Programs men...

Page 20: ...and the cable will be supplied by the school Do not use the black modem cable that came with your notebook as it is unsuitable for this purpose 2 Ask your school s system administrator to login and join your notebook to the Admin domain This will give you access to the school s network and servers and will also allow you to access the internet and e mail while at school If your school s system adm...

Page 21: ...icrosoft Backup This is a program found in Start All Programs Accessories System Tools Backup Microsoft Backup puts a compressed copy of your My Documents files onto floppy disks You need new or reformatted floppy disks before you start Keep in mind that floppy disks do not hold a lot of files You will also require access to a portable floppy disk drive The Restore function takes the backed up dat...

Page 22: ...software Ways to avoid virus contamination Be aware that sharing any file exposes the notebook to possible virus contamination Scan all files to be copied or opened from the notebook before loading This includes files on portable disks zip disks the school s network or files copied from the internet When downloading files from the internet or viewing attachments via e mail be aware that the risk o...

Page 23: ...s better to be recharged from flat Do not take your battery off charge until it is completely charged Continuous misuse of the battery may result in shorter battery life Actual battery life may vary depending on usage and configuration It also depends on what kinds of activities you do on the notebook If you often access the attached hardware for example CD ROM drive modem and LAN the battery life...

Page 24: ... to wear over time Such damage may be neither insurable nor warrantable LCD screen care When it is necessary to clean the LCD use a soft lint free cloth or use the contents of any commercially available computer LCD cleaning kit CAUTION Never use alcohol petroleum based solvents or harsh detergents to clean your notebook Never spray or apply any liquids directly on the notebook case keyboard or sc...

Page 25: ...ted within the metropolitan area it shall normally be serviced by a technician on site at your school within 24 hours of the support call being lodged by the Department s Customer Service Centre taking into account school business hours In the event that a replacement component needs to be sourced from interstate on site attendance may be extended a further 24 hours An appointment must be made in ...

Page 26: ...Authorised Repair Centre Take the notebook directly to an Acer Authorised Repair Centre Drop your notebook to the District Office to be collected and to be serviced at an Acer Authorised Repair Centre Arrange for your notebook to be collected from your home to be serviced at an Acer Authorised Repair Centre I n t e r s t a t e a n d i n t e r n a t i o n a l w a r r a n t i e s If you are travelli...

Page 27: ...after repairs Make sure that the unit is packed properly and attach a list of contents to it for example AC Adaptor extra battery etc Make sure it is ready for the courier to pick up at the agreed time Contact the Customer Service Centre to check the status of your repairs Notebook Recovery Process IMPORTANT Your new Acer TravelMate 4002 notebook computer comes pre loaded with all the software lis...

Page 28: ...ind the pointer to make it easier to see Experiment with this If you lose the pointer press Ctrl to highlight it 6 Tap Apply to test the mouse movement A single movement on the touchpad should move the mouse right across the notebook screen Changing the type of pointer 1 Tap on the Pointers tab 2 In the Scheme section choose a different pointer type for example Windows Black 3 Tap Applyto see the ...

Page 29: ... disk to see if all or just one disk has trouble being read If it s only a particular disk that disk is most likely scratched or dirty Disk cleaning kits are available at most places that sell CDs DVDs If all CDs have trouble being read there may be a problem with your CD drive Why is my system running slow If you have noticed your system running slower than usual it may be due to a fragmented har...

Page 30: ...h the taskbar icons Fn F5 Selects the screen s you want to use when using an external display device e g projection unit external monitor Keep pressing Fn F5 until the arrangement is the one you want ÿ F Opens the Search window Fn F6 Saves power by turning the screen off tap any key to resume ÿ E Opens My Computer Fn F7 Turns the touchpad on or off Use this if you are using an external mouse or if...

Page 31: ...th scenarios may contribute to muscle discomfort or strain to varying degrees Potential injuries that can occur through using notebooks include Occupational Overuse Syndrome OOS also known as repetitive strain injury RSI as a result of sustained unnatural postures and or prolonged tension on muscles tendons and other soft tissues Eye strain through use in environments where there is poor lighting ...

Page 32: ...ions Considering using a trolley or backpack to carry the notebook Preventing eye strain Eye strain and headaches can be caused by the constant viewing of small objects on a small screen incorrect monitor position or glare or reflections from lighting sources The risk of eye strain can be reduced by ensuring that you Work in environments free from glare or reflection Have adequate lighting Increas...

Page 33: ...ed directly in front At the correct height for keyboarding your elbows are approximately level with the keyboard and bent at 90 100 degrees The knees should be at 90 degrees or greater A footstool may be required Keep elbows close to your sides Working documents should be between you and the monitor or just to the side of the monitor on a document holder Frequently used equipment should be within ...

Page 34: ...ing your Notebook safely Department of Education Victoria Health and Safety in the Office Department of Education W A Officewise Victoria WorkCover http www workcover vic gov au Useful links There are many web sites that provide useful information on ergonomics and computers at home and in schools A few of these sites are listed below The Department does not necessarily support information provide...

Page 35: ... National Call Centre Case Number ____________________ To be filled in by you supplied by Department s Customer Service Centre from Acer Serial Number _____________________ Aust Serial No on the base of your notebook Name ___________________________________________ Return Address _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____...

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