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TravelMate Series

Generic User Guide

Summary of Contents for TravelMate P243-MG

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Page 2: ...______ Serial number ___________________________________ Date of purchase ________________________________ Place of purchase ________________________________ 2012 All Rights Reserved TravelMate Series...

Page 3: ...sconnecting power to the power supply unit Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the co...

Page 4: ...trical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product The system can be powered using a wide range of voltages 100 to 120 or 220 to 240 V AC The power cord included with the system me...

Page 5: ...dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent...

Page 6: ...performance of a new battery is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will eventually wear out When t...

Page 7: ...ontains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT In case of any trouble with this device please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the las...

Page 8: ...This device meets RF exposure guidelines when used normally and it and its antenna are positioned at least 1 5 centimeters 5 8 inches away from your body It should not contain metal and you should po...

Page 9: ...ly qualified personnel should service the device or install the device in a vehicle Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty that may apply to the device Check r...

Page 10: ...ctrical and Electronics Equipment WEEE regulations visit www acer group com public Sustainability sustainability01 htm Mercury advisory For bulb inside projectors or electronic products containing a n...

Page 11: ...habits stress inadequate working conditions personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome tendonitis tenos...

Page 12: ...g away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out Display Keep your display clean Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the dis...

Page 13: ...e stretching exercises Breathe fresh air as often as possible Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body Warning We do not recommend using the computer on a couch or bed If this is unavoidable wor...

Page 14: ...on how your computer can help you to be more productive please refer to the TravelMate Generic User Guide This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities data recovery ex...

Page 15: ...er 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 expose the computer...

Page 16: ...ose of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if possible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disc...

Page 17: ...off xiv Taking care of your computer xv Taking care of your AC adapter xv Taking care of your battery pack xvi Cleaning and servicing xvi Touchpad 1 Touchpad basics for models with separate buttons 1...

Page 18: ...management 34 Battery pack 35 Battery pack characteristics 35 Maximizing the battery s life 35 Installing and removing the battery pack 36 Charging the battery 37 Checking the battery level 37 Optimiz...

Page 19: ...ly asked questions 53 Requesting service 55 International Travelers Warranty ITW 55 Before you call 55 Troubleshooting 56 Troubleshooting tips 56 Error messages 56 Regulations and safety notices 58 FC...

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Page 21: ...ouchpad to perform selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button Note Illustr...

Page 22: ...integrated buttons The following items show you how to use the touchpad Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor Press the touchpad down or tap to perform a click which will select or s...

Page 23: ...se Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness Drag Press and hold then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor Press or tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse...

Page 24: ...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...

Page 25: ...configuration Fn F4 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 Display off Turns the dis...

Page 26: ...s L Lock your computer if connected to a domain or switch users if not connected to a domain M Minimize all windows R Open the Run dialog box T Cycle through programs on the taskbar U Open Ease of Acc...

Page 27: ...epending on your edition of Windows some shortcuts may not function as described Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button it opens the application s context menu...

Page 28: ...rotection TPM configuration BIOS Migration Boot sequence and device security Data Encryption Personal secure drive file and folder encryption Data Removal File shredder Remote Manageability ProShield...

Page 29: ...Secure Disk The Personal Secure Disk PSD is a secure section of your hard disk where you can save files You can only get access to the PSD via password or fingerprint authentication Once setup is fin...

Page 30: ...device You can also set the boot device order enable or disable ports and built in devices and import or export BIOS settings Credential Manager Here you can set and manage your credentials including...

Page 31: ...mpletely removed from the hard disk The File Shredder overwrites the data to make recovering the data impossible Note You can also double click the File Shredder icon on the desktop to open this funct...

Page 32: ...ity This module allows Acer Client Manager to control the functions of Acer ProShield from a remote station The flexibility of remote management allows efficient use of IT resources and timely impleme...

Page 33: ...he Console click Start All Programs Acer Acer Office Manager Console Acer Office Manager Console The first time you run the Console you will be asked to set up a password and an email address for noti...

Page 34: ...the managed clients including information such as hardware or software being removed if the client has been in use or if it has been off line for longer than the defined time Client manager On the Cl...

Page 35: ...er for easier management For example you can create a group for admin staff and another for sales staff To create a group and add clients to the group click the symbol above the list of clients Note E...

Page 36: ...saver that will be applied to all clients Homepage Set which home page Internet Explorer will open when launched Enable AutoPlay Enable or disable AutoPlay for external devices or CD DVD ROMs Security...

Page 37: ...You can also see which Hotfixes have been applied to each system BIOS BIOS Supervisor password Set a BIOS Supervisor password If a password already exists you will need to enter it before you can cha...

Page 38: ...click Export results or the icon You will be asked where to save the file and for a file name Task scheduler On the Task scheduler page you can set a schedule to deploy selected policies on a regular...

Page 39: ...ences Notification settings Set up what time related notifications should show on the Dashboard Data migration Export your Acer Office Manager Console settings for use on another machine Certificate C...

Page 40: ...fications may vary Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions 1 Backup Create Factory Default Backup Backup Drivers and Applications Note Models that do not have an ODD will allow y...

Page 41: ...original contents including Windows and all factory loaded software and drivers click Create Factory Default Disc OR To create a recovery disc for only the factory loaded software and drivers click Cr...

Page 42: ...keep the discs in a safe place that you will remember 5 If multiple discs are required insert a new disc when prompted then click OK Continue recording discs until the process is complete Creating a...

Page 43: ...re and drivers click Create Factory Default Backup OR To create a recovery backup for only the factory loaded software and drivers click Create Driver and Applications Backup Important We recommend th...

Page 44: ...ress on the screen 4 Unplug the USB flash drive and mark it with a permanent marker Important Write a unique descriptive label on each backup such as Windows Recovery Backup or Apps Drivers Recovery B...

Page 45: ...lem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly For instructions see Returning to a previous system condition on page 26 3 Reset your system to its...

Page 46: ...rosoft System Restore periodically takes snapshots of your system settings and saves them as restore points In most cases of hard to resolve software problems you can return to one of these restore po...

Page 47: ...from the hard drive during startup on page 28 If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive has been completely re formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive see Recovering from...

Page 48: ...ng Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive If it is not already enabled you must enable the F12 Boot Menu Press F2 when starting your computer Use the left or right arrow keys t...

Page 49: ...problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly For instructions see Returning to a previous system condition on page 30 3 Reset your system t...

Page 50: ...periodically takes snapshots of your system settings and saves them as restore points In most cases of hard to resolve software problems you can return to one of these restore points to get your syste...

Page 51: ...during startup on page 32 If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive has been completely re formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive see Recovering from your recovery backu...

Page 52: ...computer Warning Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive If it is not already enabled you must enable the F12 Boot Menu Press F2 when starting your computer Use the left or rig...

Page 53: ...proceed to the following screen Click the button and follow the onscreen instructions 1 Select the content you want to back up The less content you select the quicker the process will be but it will...

Page 54: ...to the computer and video memory 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...

Page 55: ...all other batteries your computer s battery will degrade over time This means that the battery s performance will diminish with time and use To maximize your battery s life you are advised to adhere t...

Page 56: ...ack after it is fully charged Not discharging and recharging the battery to its extremes as described above Frequent use the more you use the battery the faster it will reach the end of its effective...

Page 57: ...charge level Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery operation prolonging the charge recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency You are advised t...

Page 58: ...supply 2 Save all necessary files 3 Resume work Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the battery rapidly An extra fully charged battery pack is available 1 Save all necessary files 2 Close al...

Page 59: ...e 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 l...

Page 60: ...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 61: ...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 62: ...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 63: ...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 64: ...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 65: ...read the following section Fax data modem Note Information in this section may not apply to your computer Your computer has a built in V 92 56 Kbps fax data modem Warning This modem port is not compa...

Page 66: ...d network To use the network feature connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet RJ 45 port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network Universal Serial Bus USB The USB 2 0...

Page 67: ...n for details High Definition Multimedia Interface Note Information in this section may not apply to your computer HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an industry supported uncompressed all d...

Page 68: ...further enhances the usability and expandability of your computer ExpressCards support a vast number of expansion options including flash memory card adapters TV tuners Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE...

Page 69: ...e card operation 3 Push the card gently into the slot and release to pop out the card Then pull the card free from the slot Installing memory Note Information in this section may not apply to your com...

Page 70: ...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 recon...

Page 71: ...sequence in the BIOS utility activate the BIOS utility then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen Enable disk to disk recovery To enable disk to disk recovery hard disk reco...

Page 72: ...aximum 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...

Page 73: ...ystem automatically 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 m...

Page 74: ...al version the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system will be the only option for future recovery operations This recovery process helps you restore the C drive wit...

Page 75: ...nefits from 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 ser...

Page 76: ...ive an error message note the message and take the corrective action The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action Error messages Co...

Page 77: ...e contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Memory size mismatch Press F2 during POST to enter the...

Page 78: ...ntenna Increase the separation between the device 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 experience...

Page 79: ...to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service If this equipment should fail to operate properly disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the...

Page 80: ...Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equip...

Page 81: ...ss frequency bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band The worst case maximum authorized power indoors is 10 mW for the entire 2 4 GHz band 2400 MHz 2483 5 MHz 100 mW for frequencies...

Page 82: ...to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user s manual of each RF option device 01 Ain Orientales 02 Aisne 03 Allier 05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 09 Arie...

Page 83: ...erference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems 3 High power radar is allocated as the primary user of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with...

Page 84: ...be used indoors for the frequency range of 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel mobile satellite systems High power radar is allocated as the primary us...

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