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A TravelMate tour

After setting up your computer as illustrated in the 

Just for 

Starters...

 poster, let us show you around your new TravelMate 

computer.

Front view

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Item

Description

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Display screen

Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), 
displays computer output. 

2

Launch keys

Special keys for launching internet browser, 
email program and frequently used 
programs. See “Launch Keys” on page 19 for 
more details.

3

Power Switch

Turns on the computer power. 

4

Touchpad

Touch-sensitive pointing device which 
functions like a computer mouse. 

Summary of Contents for TravelMate 530

Page 1: ...TravelMate 530 series User s guide ...

Page 2: ...ence 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 or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model number _________________________________ Serial number ___________...

Page 3: ...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 4: ...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 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 turn it on again wait at least two seconds ...

Page 5: ...lugging 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 take care of your b...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...3 Using software 24 Audio 25 Adjusting the volume 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 computer 35 Expanding through option...

Page 8: ...lish 3 Troubleshooting my computer 47 Frequently asked questions 49 Requesting service 52 International Traveler s Warranty ITW 52 Before you call 52 Appendix A Specifications 55 Appendix B Notices 61 Index 69 ...

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

Page 10: ...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 11: ...w Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD liquid crystal display displays computer output 2 Launch keys Special keys for launching internet browser email program and frequently used programs See Launch Keys on page 19 for more details 3 Power Switch Turns on the computer power 4 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse ...

Page 12: ... floppy disk N A when card reader installed 8 Speakers Outputs sound 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 10 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer 11 Status indicators LEDs light emitting diode that turn on and off to show the status of the computer its functions and components 12 Locking Latch Slide locking mechanism secures the lid when the computer is n...

Page 13: ... when the optical drive is active 3 Eject button Ejects the drive tray 4 Emergency eject slot Ejects the drive tray when the computer is turned off See page 50 for more details Item Description 1 Microphone Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g microphone audio CD player stereo walkman 2 Headphone Speaker Line out jack Connects to audio line out devices e g headphones speakers Item Descri...

Page 14: ...r one type III PC cards 5 Modem jack Connects to a phone line 6 IEEE 1394 port Connects to an IEEE 1394 device 7 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared printer IR aware computer Item Description 1 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock 2 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter Item Description ...

Page 15: ...licator or expansion devices e g Acer EasyPort 5 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device e g parallel printer 6 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 based network 7 S video Connects to a television or display device with S video input 8 USB ports Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices e g USB mouse USB camera Item Description ...

Page 16: ...p the computer cool Note Don t cover or obstruct the opening of the fan 2 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 3 Battery release latches Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory ...

Page 17: ...er management system with ACPI Advanced Configuration Power Interface 2 0 supporting Standby and Hibernation power saving modes Display Thin Film Transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD displaying 32 bit high true color up to 1024 x 786 eXtended Graphics Array XGA resolution for 14 1 15 3D capabilities Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support S video for output to a television or display device ...

Page 18: ...port replicator Optional Invilink wireless LAN module Optional Integrated Bluetooth module Human centric design and ergonomics 5 Launch keys including Internet Browser and email and 3 user programmable keys 4 way scroll button Sleek smooth and stylish design Full sized keyboard Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device Expansion Two type II or one type III CardBus PC Card slots Upgradeable m...

Page 19: ...de Media activity Lights when the hard disk is active Battery charge Lights green when the battery is being charged Lights orange when the battery power is low and is being charged Wireless Communication applicable only when Wireless LAN or Bluetooth installed Lights orange when the Wireless LAN capabilities are enabled Lignts blue when Bluetooth capabilities are enabled Caps lock Lights when Caps...

Page 20: ...1 Getting to know your TravelMate 12 English Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated Scroll lock Lights when Scroll lock is activated Icon Function Description ...

Page 21: ... 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 line up or down when...

Page 22: ...caps To simplify 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...

Page 23: ...ows 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: ...ey before pressing 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 Setup Launch Notebook Manager Fn F3 Power management scheme toggle Switches the power management scheme 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 Se...

Page 25: ...play 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 Description ...

Page 26: ...k on Start Settings 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 on Properties then select United States International and click on OK 5 Click on OK To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP follow the steps below 1 Click on Start Control Panel 2...

Page 27: ...typography faq faq12 htm for more information Launch Keys Located at the top of the keyboard are five buttons These buttons are called launch keys They are designated as P1 P2 P3 email button and Web browser button Wireless Communication Button To the left of these five launch keys is the wireless communication button This button works for models with wireless LAN and or Bluetooth only This button...

Page 28: ...ou 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 you get your email Aside from the email checking function there is a mail button that is used to launch the email application It is located above the keyboard right below the LCD Launch key Default application P1 User programmable P2 User programmable P3 User ...

Page 29: ...rnal USB mouse 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 buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad produce...

Page 30: ...tter the response Tapping harder will not increase 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 once Drag Click and hold then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button then hold finger ...

Page 31: ...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 ROM drive DVD CD RW combo drive Ejecting the optical drive tray To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on press the drive eject button When the power is off you can eject the drive tray using the...

Page 32: ...t the region code a maximum 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 to the table below for DVD movie region code information 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds Note To change the region code insert a DVD movie of a differ...

Page 33: ...dual stereo speakers There are audio ports on the right side of the computer See Right view on page 5 for more information on connecting external audio devices Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons See Hot keys on page 16 for more informations on adjusting the speaker volume ...

Page 34: ... drive hard disk or any connected peripherals 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 energy This computer employs a power management scheme that supports ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Window...

Page 35: ...tor and 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 a meeting room Preparing the computer Before moving the computer close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the buil...

Page 36: ...orter 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 3 hours or if your battery is not fully charged you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the meeting room If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet reduce the drain on the battery by putting th...

Page 37: ...puter with you leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation Allow the computer to return to room temperature and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer If the temperature change is greater than 18 F 10 C allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly If possi...

Page 38: ...C adapter Spare fully charged battery pack s Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling Always take the computer as carry on luggage If possible have the computer inspected by hand Airport security X ray machines are safe but do not put the computer through a metal detector Avoid exposing floppy...

Page 39: ...aveling 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 AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible If not purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer If you are using the modem check if the m...

Page 40: ...lock Wrap a computer security lock cable around 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 locks are also available Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data Supervisor Passw...

Page 41: ...mpt appears when 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 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 Password and press Enter to use the computer If you e...

Page 42: ...1 Getting to know your TravelMate 34 English Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS Utility ...

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 customize your computer ...

Page 45: ...sktop PC Fax data modem Your computer have a built in V 92 56Kbps AC 97 Link fax data modem Warning This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem To use the fax data modem port connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack Start your communications software program See your communications manual for in...

Page 46: ...To use the network feature connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack on the rear of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network Universal Serial Bus The Universal Serial Bus USB 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 available ...

Page 47: ...it 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 giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs Popular PC cards include flash memory SRAM fax data modem LAN and SCSI cards CardBus improves on the 16 bit PC card technology by expanding the...

Page 48: ... g network cable 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 operation 3 Press the slot eject button to pop out the eject button a then press it again to eject the card b ...

Page 49: ...d Bluetooth Although the Acer EasyPort has two USB ports only one of them will function due to the limitations of the system chipset The USB port closest to the parallel port on the EasyPort will support USB1 1 Upgrade options Your computer delivers superior power and performance However some users and the applications they use may demand more This computer allows you to upgrade key components whe...

Page 50: ...lots on your computer one of which is occupied by standard memory You can upgrade memory by installing a memory module into the available slot or replacing the standard memory with a higher capacity memory module Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory 1 Turn off the computer unplug the AC adapter if connected and remove the battery pack Then turn the computer over to access its bas...

Page 51: ... then gently press it down b until it clicks into place 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw 5 Reinstall the battery pack and reconnect the AC adapter 6 Turn on the computer The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size ...

Page 52: ...rdware configurations To start the Notebook Manager press Fn F2 or follow these steps 1 Click on Start Programs then Notebook Manager 2 Select the Notebook Manager application to run the program Click on Help for more information Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the five launch keys located above the keyboard See Launch Keys on page 19 for the location of the launch key You can acce...

Page 53: ...ter s BIOS Basic Input Output System Your computer is already properly configured and optimized and you do not need to run this utility However if you encounter configuration problems you may need to run it To activate the BIOS Utility press F2 during the POST power on self test while the TravelMate logo is being displayed See your online guide for more information ...

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

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

Page 56: ...ms 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 ...

Page 57: ...n bootable non system diskette in the floppy drive Remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system The operating system files may be damaged or missing Insert the startup disk you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system This will diagnose your system and make necessary fixes Nothing appears on the scre...

Page 58: ...llowing The volume may be muted In Windows look at the volume control speaker icon on the taskbar If it is crossed out click on the icon and deselect the Mute option The speakers may be turned off Press Fn F8 to turn the speakers on this hot key also turns the speakers off The volume level may be too low In Windows look at the volume control icon on the taskbar You can also use the volume control ...

Page 59: ... on Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer s parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer During POST press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the parallel port is enabled I want to set up my location to use the internal modem To properly use your communications software e g HyperTerminal you need to set up your location for Windows XP 1 Click ...

Page 60: ...r of the ITW passport If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide There are two ways to access Acer for technical support and information Internet service worldwide www acersupport com Technical support numbers in various countries You can view a list of technical support numbers by following these st...

Page 61: ...______________ Address ______________________________________ ______________________________________________ Telephone number ____________________________ Machine and model type _______________________ Serial number _________________________________ Date of purchase ______________________________ ...

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: ...floppy drive or 5 in 1 card reader Display and video Thin Film Transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD displaying 32 bit true color up to 1024 x 786 eXtended Graphics Array XGA resolution for 14 1 15 0 or 1400 x 1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array SXGA resolution for 15 0 4X AGP bus with 3D acceleration Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support Dual display capability S video for output to a telev...

Page 66: ... port One headphone speaker line out jack 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 One Fast Infrared port One 100 pin docking port Weight and dimensions 322 W x 272 D x 35 5 38 H mm 12 7 x 10 7 x 1 4 1 5 for 14 1 LCD 327 W x 272 D x 36 8 39 3 H mm 12 9 x10 7 x 1 45 1 55 for 15 0 LCD 2 95 kg 6 5lbs for 14 1 LCD m...

Page 67: ...indows operating systems Power Battery pack 63Wh Li Ion battery pack 3 hour rapid charge 6 hour charge in use AC adapter 70 Watt Auto sensing 100 240Vac 50 60Hz Options 128 256 512 MB memory upgrade modules Additional Li Ion battery pack Additional AC adapter Acer EasyPort replicator ...

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: ...and 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 Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Notice Peripheral devices Only peripherals input output devices te...

Page 72: ...e 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 equipment If they do you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service If this equipment should fail to operate properly disconnect the equipment f...

Page 73: ...th 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 products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating 9 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out part...

Page 74: ...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 CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D OUVERTURE EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN A...

Page 75: ...den mukaisesti VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high precision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or colored dots Th...

Page 76: ...ppendix B Notices 68 English A Tick notice For safety reasons only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified ...

Page 77: ...ing 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 connections network 38 D display hotkeys 17 troubleshooting 49 50 DVD 24 DVD movies playing 24 E email checking function 20 Euro 18 F FAQ See frequently asked questions frequently asked questions 49 front view ...

Page 78: ... 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 13 security keylock 32 passwords 32 smart card 32 service when to call vi speakers hotkey 17 troubleshooting 50 specifications 56 Standby mode hotkey 16 status indicators 11 storage 23 AcerMedia drive 23 hard disk 23 support information 52 T touchp...

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