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 1 Getting to know your TravelMate

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Keyboard

Inputs data into your computer.

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Touchpad

Touch-sensitive pointing device which

functions like a computer mouse.

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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.

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Audio DJ controls 
and indicators

Button and indicators for the Audio DJ 
function. For more information, see “Using 
the Audio DJ feature” on page 25.

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Optical drive

Houses an optical drive module (CD-ROM , 
DVD-ROM or DVD/CD-RW combo drive).

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Optical drive 
indicator

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

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Emergency eject slot

Ejects the drive tray when the computer is

turned off. See page 51 for more details.

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Eject button

Ejects the drive tray.

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Infrared port

Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g.,

infrared PDA, IR-aware computer).

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Wireless networking 
/ Bluetooth button

Enables or disables the wireless networking

/ Bluetooth(optional) feature.

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Palmrest

Comfortable support area for your hands

when you use the computer.

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Status indicators

LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and

off to show the status of the computer, its

functions and components.

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Microphone

Inputs sounds and voices into your computer.

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Launch keys 

Special keys for launching internet browser,

email program and frequently used

programs. See “Launch Keys” on page 18 for

more details.

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Summary of Contents for TravelMate 430 Series BQ12

Page 1: ...TravelMate 430 Series User s Guide Model BQ12 ...

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 means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model number _________________________________ Serial number ____________________...

Page 3: ...ceiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance example use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices any changes or mod...

Page 4: ...lobal 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 This guide provides clear and concise information about the computer so read it thoroughly If you ever need to print out a copy this User s guide is also available in PDF Portable Document Format Fo...

Page 5: ...nctions 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 key Fn F4 See Hot keys on page 15 Note If you cannot power off the computer normally press and hold the power switch for more than four seconds to shut down the computer If you turn off the computer and want to...

Page 6: ...nal traffic When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord Also the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to...

Page 7: ...aners 4 To clean the display screen use an LCD cleaning kit If any of the following occurs The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged Liquid has been spilled into the product The computer does not operate normally Please refer to Troubleshooting my computer on page 47 ...

Page 8: ...ve 22 Using software 23 Audio 24 Adjusting the volume 24 Using the Audio DJ feature 25 Power management 26 Moving around with your TravelMate 27 Disconnecting from the desktop 27 Moving around 27 Taking the computer home 28 Traveling with the computer 30 Traveling internationally with the computer 30 Securing your computer 32 Using a computer security lock 32 Using passwords 32 2 Customizing my co...

Page 9: ...y 44 3 Troubleshooting my computer 47 Frequently asked questions 49 Requesting service 52 International Traveler s Warranty ITW 52 Before you call 53 Appendix A Specifications 55 Appendix B Notices 61 Index 69 English ...

Page 10: ...1 Getting to know your TravelMate ...

Page 11: ...ter 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 power computing partner ...

Page 12: ...strated in the Just for Starters poster let us show you around your new TravelMate computer Front view Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD liquid crystal display displays computer output 2 Power Button Turns on the computer power 3 Speakers Outputs sound ...

Page 13: ...en the optical drive is active 10 Emergency eject slot Ejects the drive tray when the computer is turned off See page 51 for more details 11 Eject button Ejects the drive tray 12 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared PDA IR aware computer 13 Wireless networking Bluetooth button Enables or disables the wireless networking Bluetooth optional feature 14 Palmrest Comfortable supp...

Page 14: ...indicator eject button and emergency eject hole may differ depending on the optical drive module installed Left view Item Description 1 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter 2 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock K ...

Page 15: ...udio CD player stereo walkman Selection is through the OS Windows mixer 3 Speaker Headphone out jack Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers headphones 4 Modem jack Connects to a phone line 5 IEEE 1394 port Connects to an IEEE 1394 device 6 PC card eject button Ejects the PC card from the slot 7 PC card slots Accepts one type II PC cards 8 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 based ...

Page 16: ...iption 1 Expansion port I O replicator or EasyPort expansion devices 2 External display port Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector 3 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device e g parallel printer 4 S video Connects to a television or display device with S video input Item Description ...

Page 17: ...Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory 4 Cooling fans Helps keep the computer cool Note Don t cover or obstruct the opening of the fan 5 AcerMedia drive bay release latch Unlatches the AcerMedia bay to remove the optical diskette drive 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk ...

Page 18: ...Thin Film Transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD displaying 32 bit high true color up to 1024 x 768 eXtended Graphics Array XGA resolution for 14 15 For some 15 models upto1400 x 1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array SXGA 3D capabilities Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support S video for output to a television or display device that supports S video input Automatic LCD dim feature that automatic...

Page 19: ...stick slot Acer EasyPort port replicator Wireless LAN ready specification varies depending on models Bluetooth ready specification varies depending on models Human centric design and ergonomics 4 way scroll button Sleek smooth and stylish design Acer FinTouch full sized curved keyboard Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device Expansion One type II CardBus PC Card slots Upgradeable memory ...

Page 20: ... Sleep Flashes when the computer is entering Sleep mode Lights orange when the computer is in Sleep mode Battery charge Lights when the battery is being charged Wireless communication Lights when the Wireless LAN or Bluetooth capabilities are enabled Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated Media activity Lights when the hard disk or AcerMedia drive i...

Page 21: ...ps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase 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 lin...

Page 22: ...the keyboard legend cursor control key symbols are not printed on the keys Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner Cursor control keys on embedded keypad Hold Shift while using cursor control keys Hold Fn while using cursor control keys Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad Type the letters in a normal mann...

Page 23: ... 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 Minimizes All Shift M Undoes Minimize All R Displays the Run dialog box Application key Opens a context menu same as a right click ...

Page 24: ...ng the other key in the hot key combination Hot key Icon Function Description Fn F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys Fn F2 System Property Displays the System Property Fn F3 Power Options Display the Power Options Properties used by the computer function available if supported by operating system See Power management on page 26 Fn F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode See Power management...

Page 25: ...ank 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 up Increases the speaker volume Fn Volume down Decreases the speaker volume Fn Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Hot key Icon Function...

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