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TravelMate 430 series

User’s guide

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Page 1: ...TravelMate 430 series User s guide...

Page 2: ...rning 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 m...

Page 3: ...obal 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...

Page 4: ...ctions 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 S...

Page 5: ...al 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 yo...

Page 6: ...ners 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 comput...

Page 7: ...e 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 Takin...

Page 8: ...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...

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: ...trated 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...

Page 12: ...n 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 Interfac...

Page 13: ...ndicator 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...

Page 14: ...dio 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 I...

Page 15: ...ption 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 devic...

Page 16: ...nlatches 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...

Page 17: ...hin 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...

Page 18: ...tick 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 s...

Page 19: ...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 W...

Page 20: ...s 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...

Page 21: ...he 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...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...g 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...

Page 24: ...nk 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 Volum...

Page 25: ...s Control Panel 2 Double click on Keyboard 3 Click on the Language tab 4 Verify that the keyboard layout used for En English United States is set to United States International If not select and click...

Page 26: ...software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to www microsoft com typography faq faq12 htm for more information Launch Keys Located at the top of the keyboard are four buttons These buttons ar...

Page 27: ...il checking set the time interval for mail checking etc If you already have an email account you can fill in User Name Password and POP3 Sever in the dialog box The POP3 Sever is the mail sever where...

Page 28: ...you can press Fn F7 to disable the touchpad 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 1 and right 3...

Page 29: ...se the touchpad s responsiveness Function Left button Right button Scroll button Tap Execute Click twice quickly Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button Select Click once Tap onc...

Page 30: ...your programs and data are stored Optical drive The optical drive bay accepts a wide variety of optional media drive modules for use with your computer These optional items include CD ROM drive DVD RO...

Page 31: ...imum of five times including the first time after which the last region code set will remain permanent Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set Refer t...

Page 32: ...microphone and dual stereo speakers There are audio ports on the right side of the computer See Right view on page 6 for more information on connecting external audio devices Adjusting the volume Adj...

Page 33: ...he optical drive eject button then pull out the drive tray 3 Place a music CD on the optical drive spindle until it clicks in place 4 Close the optical drive tray securely Item Description 1 Power ind...

Page 34: ...volving one or more of the following devices keyboard mouse floppy drive hard disk peripherals connected to the serial and parallel ports If no activity is detected for a period of time called an inac...

Page 35: ...ther 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 a...

Page 36: ...the computer for about 1 5 2 hours under most circumstances If your meeting is shorter than that you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than the computer What to bring to long meet...

Page 37: ...of 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 e...

Page 38: ...mputer when bringing it into the gate area What to bring with you Bring the following items with you AC adapter Spare fully charged battery pack s Special considerations In addition to the guidelines...

Page 39: ...special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tips are useful when traveling internationally When traveling in another country check that the local AC voltage and the A...

Page 40: ...k into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless locks are also available Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates seve...

Page 41: ...er the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press Enter When the User Password is set and the Password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt appears at boot up Type the User Pa...

Page 42: ...1 Getting to know your TravelMate 34 English...

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: ...as you would with a desktop PC Fax data modem Your computer have a built in V 90 92 56Kbps AC 97 Link fax data modem Warning This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines Plugging this mo...

Page 46: ...rnet based 10 100 Mbps network To use the network feature connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack on the right side of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network Universal Serial Bu...

Page 47: ...an IEEE 1394 supported devices like a video camera or digital camera See your video or digital camera s documentation for details PC Card slot The type II CardBus PC Card slot found on the right side...

Page 48: ...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 PC Card Insert the card into...

Page 49: ...ed dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade Memory upgrade Memory is expandable to 2 GB employing 256 512 MB industry standard soDIMMs Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules 1024 MB w...

Page 50: ...puter unplug the AC adapter if connected and remove the battery pack Then turn the computer over to access its base 2 Remove the screw from the memory cover a then lift up and remove the memory cover...

Page 51: ...nager allows you to set passwords the startup sequence of the drives and power management settings It also shows current hardware configurations To start the Notebook Manager press Fn F2 or follow the...

Page 52: ...then Launch Manager to start the application You can manually switch off the 802 11b 802 11a b wireless LAN and the Bluetooth wireless PAN by pressing the wireless button BIOS Utility The BIOS Utilit...

Page 53: ...during the POST power on self test while the TravelMate logo is being displayed Move the cusor key to Advanced to promt the following screen for setting Hyperthreading Technology Note Hyperthreading...

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: ...llowing The operating system files may be damaged or missing Insert the bootable Acer System CD into the optical drive to restart the system This will diagnose your system and make necessary fixes Not...

Page 58: ...on an external monitor No audio is heard from the computer Check the following The volume may be muted In Windows look at the volume control speaker icon on the taskbar If it is crossed out click on...

Page 59: ...r 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 the printer cable is connected securely to the computer s parallel...

Page 60: ...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 y...

Page 61: ...eported by your computer write them down as they appear on the screen or the number and sequence in the case of beeps You are required to provide the following information Name _______________________...

Page 62: ...3 Troubleshooting my computer 54 English...

Page 63: ...Appendix A Specifications...

Page 64: ...This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer...

Page 65: ...A resolution for 14 1 15 0 or 1400 x 1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array SXGA resolution for 15 0 ATi Radeon 7500 video chip with 32 64 MB dedicated DDR video memory 4X AGP bus with 3D acceleration Sim...

Page 66: ...3 5mm mini jack One microphone line in jack 3 5mm mini jack Three USB ports One IEEE 1394 port One S video TV out NTSC PAL port 100 pin port replicator connector for Acer EasyPort One SD MMC slot One...

Page 67: ...hour rapid charge 4 5 hour charge in use AC adapter 90 Watt Auto sensing 100 240Vac 50 60Hz Options 256 512 MB memory upgrade modules 1024 MB will be available in the future Additional Li Ion battery...

Page 68: ...Appendix A Specifications 60 English...

Page 69: ...Appendix B Notices...

Page 70: ...This appendix lists the general notices of your computer...

Page 71: ...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 72: ...informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your eq...

Page 73: ...h this product make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total rating of all prod...

Page 74: ...t The CD DVD or DVD CD RW drive s classification label shown below is located on the drive CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM APPAREIL A LASER DE...

Page 75: ...n mukaisesti VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgem en Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem hnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angab...

Page 76: ...tions compliance label This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified The unit shall be connected to Telecommunication Network through a line cord which meets the requirem...

Page 77: ...g around 27 on indicator 11 performance 9 security 32 setting up a home office 29 taking home 28 traveling internationally 30 traveling on local trips 30 troubleshooting 48 turning off iv Wireless Com...

Page 78: ...play 49 keyboard 51 printer 51 startup 49 troubleshooting 48 Q questions setting location for modem use 51 S safety CD ROM 66 FCC notice 63 general instructions 64 modem notices 64 scroll lock 12 secu...

Page 79: ...71 English W warranty International Traveler s Warran ty 52 Windows keys 14...

Page 80: ...72 English...

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