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TravelMate 4210/4270/4670 Series

User's Guide

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Page 1: ...TravelMate 4210 4270 4670 Series User s Guide...

Page 2: ...g 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...

Page 3: ...nvironment please recycle USA For electronic products containing an LCD CRT monitor or display Lamp s inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local state o...

Page 4: ...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 ex...

Page 5: ...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 6: ...ld 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 sub...

Page 7: ...er ePerformance Management 4 Acer eRecovery Management 5 Acer eSettings Management 6 Acer eNet Management 6 Acer ePower Management 8 Acer ePresentation Management 9 Your Acer notebook tour 11 Front vi...

Page 8: ...s 39 Taking the computer home 39 Preparing the computer 39 What to take with you 39 Special considerations 40 Setting up a home office 40 Traveling with the computer 40 Preparing the computer 40 What...

Page 9: ...3 Re install bundled software without CD 53 Change password 54 Troubleshooting 55 Troubleshooting tips 55 Error messages 55 Regulations and safety notices 57 ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance 57 FCC n...

Page 10: ...Declaration of Conformity 67 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking 68 Index 69...

Page 11: ...access to external storage media Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space memory and registry settings Acer eRecovery Management backs up recovers data flexibl...

Page 12: ...supervisor password and the file specific password The supervisor password is a master password that can decrypt any file on your system the file specific password is assigned when you encrypt each i...

Page 13: ...tem Optical drive devices includes any kind of CD ROM or DVD ROM drives Floppy disk drives 3 5 inch disks only To activate Acer eLock Management a password must be set first Once set you may apply loc...

Page 14: ...oosts the performance of your Acer notebook It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance Memory optimization releases unused memory and check usage Disk optimizatio...

Page 15: ...oint Back up to CD DVD Image data recovery tools Recover from a hidden partition factory defaults Recover from the HDD most recent user defined recovery point Recover from CD DVD For more information...

Page 16: ...ent has been removed or replaced Permits you to migrate personal settings Keeps a history log of all alerts that were previously issued Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly a...

Page 17: ...y apply the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another Settings stored include network connection settings IP and DNS settings wireless AP details etc as well as default printer se...

Page 18: ...s LAN Bluetooth CardBus Memory Card Audio and Wired LAN DC mode To suit your usage there are four pre defined profiles Entertainment Presentation Word Processing and Maximum Battery Or you can define...

Page 19: ...hat actions will be taken when the cover is closed and set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby View information about Acer ePower Management Acer ePresentation Management A...

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Page 21: ...the Just for Starters poster let us show you around your new Acer notebook Front view Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output 2 Microphone Int...

Page 22: ...s See Easy launch buttons on page 22 for more details 9 Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the status of the computer s functions and components Icon Item Description 1...

Page 23: ...th communication 10 Wireless communication button indicator Enables disables the wireless function Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication 11 Latch Locks and releases the lid Icon Item Desc...

Page 24: ...from the slot 3 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card 4 ExpressCard 34 slot Accepts one ExpressCard 34 module for TravelMate 4270 4670 Series 5 Two USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB...

Page 25: ...1000 based network 2 DVI D port Supports digital video connections for TravelMate 4270 4670 Series 3 124 pin Acer ezDock connector Connects to Acer ezDock for TravelMate 4670 Series 4 Battery Powers...

Page 26: ...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 with screws 5 Acer MediaBay release latch Releases th...

Page 27: ...TFT LCD 1280 x 800 pixel resolution supporting simultaneous multi window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista 15 XGA color TFT LCD 1024 x 768 pixel resolution 16 7 million colors Intel 945GM in...

Page 28: ...mm 14 33 x 10 82 x 1 10 1 43 inches 2 95 kg 6 57 lbs for 15 4 WXGA LCD model 2 94 kg 6 48 lbs for 15 XGA LCD mode Power subsystem ACPI 2 0 CPU power management standard supports Standby and Hibernati...

Page 29: ...MS PRO MMC SD xD for TravelMate 4270 4670 Series Four USB 2 0 ports DVI D port for TravelMate 4270 4670 Series IEEE 1394 port 4 pin for TravelMate 4270 4670 Series Infrared FIR port for TravelMate 427...

Page 30: ...r MediaBay 6 cell Li ion 2nd battery pack for TravelMate 4670 Series 8 cell Li ion battery pack 6 cell Li ion 2nd battery pack for TravelMate 4670 Series 90 W AC adapter 256 512 MB or 1 GB DDR2 533 66...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...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 by users...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...en using the touchpad keep it and your fingers dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touch...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...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 37: ...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 38: ...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 39: ...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 40: ...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 41: ...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 42: ...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 43: ...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 44: ...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 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ...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 48: ...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 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ...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 52: ...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 53: ...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 54: ...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 55: ...om the Ethernet RJ 45 port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network Fast Infrared FIR The computer s Fast Infrared FIR port allows you to do wireless data transfer with...

Page 56: ...h 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 ca...

Page 57: ...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 58: ...pressCard 54 and ExpressCard 34 54mm and 34mm each with different functions Not all ExpressCard slots will support both types Please refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use t...

Page 59: ...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 60: ...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 61: ...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 62: ...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 63: ...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 64: ...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 65: ...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...

Page 66: ...lish 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 BIOS ut...

Page 67: ...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 Increa...

Page 68: ...l 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 certif...

Page 69: ...individual 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 sh...

Page 70: ...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 requir...

Page 71: ...nds 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...

Page 72: ...ng 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 pro...

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Page 74: ...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 the E...

Page 75: ...d Bluetooth 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...

Page 76: ...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 prevent...

Page 77: ...nce received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local manufacturer importer is responsible for this declaration Product name Notebook PC Model number ZB1 Machine t...

Page 78: ...nufacturer 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 Fa...

Page 79: ...42 setting up a home office 40 taking home 39 traveling internationally 41 traveling on local trips 40 troubleshooting 55 turning off v connections network 45 D display hotkeys 27 troubleshooting 34...

Page 80: ...questions setting location for modem use 36 S safety CD or DVD 63 FCC notice 57 general instructions 61 modem notices 58 scroll lock 25 security keylock 29 42 passwords 42 speakers hotkey 27 troubles...

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