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TravelMate C110 series

User’s Guide

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Summary of Contents for TravelMate C110 Series

Page 1: ...TravelMate C110 series User s Guide...

Page 2: ...e 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 b...

Page 3: ...Special keys 19 Touchpad 26 Touchpad basics 26 Storage 28 Hard disk 28 Optical drive 28 Audio 29 Adjusting the volume 29 Power management 30 Moving around with your TravelMate 31 Disconnecting from th...

Page 4: ...ng your computer 53 Frequently asked questions 55 Troubleshooting tips 58 Error messages 59 Requesting service 63 International Traveler s Warranty ITW 63 Before you call 63 Appendix A Specifications...

Page 5: ...thoroughly If you ever need to print out a copy this User s Guide is also available in PDF Portable Document Format Follow these steps 1 Click on Start All Programs TravelMate 2 Click on TravelMate U...

Page 6: ...nd tips for using your computer Connecting your computer Connecting the computer is as easy as 1 2 3 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment and press down until it clicks into place 2...

Page 7: ...wo way latch to open the display 4 Slide the power switch located on the right panel towards the rear of the computer a then release it b to turn on the power The POST power on self test routine execu...

Page 8: ...wering up Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight Do not place it near sources of heat such as a radiator Do...

Page 9: ...ke care of your battery pack Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries Do not tamper with batteries Keep them away from children Dis...

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Page 11: ...1 Getting to know your TravelMate...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...ter Front view Item Description 1 Two way latch Use to latch the LCD screen in both normal mode and tablet mode 2 Display screen Also called LCD liquid crystal display displays computer output Input c...

Page 14: ...r IR aware computers 11 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 12 Enter button Use to confirm selection in tablet mode This button can also be used to emulate the E...

Page 15: ...en settings 15 Function key button This button is used together with other buttons to invoke the tablet applications This button is set and cannot be configured by the user 16 Windows Security button...

Page 16: ...dialog box and change the buttons accordingly Left view Item Description 1 Screen support Supports the LCD screen press and release before switching from PC mode to tablet mode and vice versa 2 Power...

Page 17: ...C Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot 3 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II 16 bit PC Card or 32 bit CardBus PC Card 4 Power switch Turns on the computer power 5 Speaker Headphone out jack...

Page 18: ...ce versa Item Description 1 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock 2 Expansion port Connects to I O port replicator or EasyPort expansion devices 3 Modem jack Conn...

Page 19: ...cks the battery bay 3 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack 4 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 5 Hard disk anti shock protection Protects your hard disk...

Page 20: ...r allows for both handwriting recognition converted to application text or handwriting captured as rich digital ink for manipulation editing and formatting By combining Windows based applications with...

Page 21: ...11 Push and slide the two way latch all the way as shown in the illustration above Warning When switching to tablet mode make sure that you open the display at an angle between 85 to 95...

Page 22: ...1 Getting to know your TravelMate 12 Doing otherwise will damage your keyboard when rotating the display screen...

Page 23: ...ay screen 180 degrees clockwise as shown in the illustration Make sure that the display screen is aligned with the screen supports that will hold it in place Warning Rotate the display screen clockwis...

Page 24: ...s on both sides until they click into place a then close and latch the display 5 Remove the EMR stylus from its slot to begin pen based input Switching to and from tablet mode automatically rotates th...

Page 25: ...s Click on the Settings tab and click on Advanced Click on the Screen Rotation tab in the window that appears To enable this feature make sure Enable automatic screen rotate is checked Switching to co...

Page 26: ...y LCD displaying 16M colors at 1024x768 eXtended Graphics Array XGA resolution Integrated VGA with DVMT Dynamic Video Memory Technology support 3D capabilities Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support...

Page 27: ...t models Bluetooth Available on select models Human centric design and ergonomics Sleek smooth and stylish design Acer FineTouch keyboard Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device Internet scrol...

Page 28: ...while the cover is closed Icon Function Description Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is activated Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged Medi...

Page 29: ...Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps 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 c...

Page 30: ...e not printed on the keys Note If an external USB keyboard is connected to the computer the internal keyboard is not disabled and can still be used Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Number keys...

Page 31: ...ty To activate hot keys press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination Key Description Windows logo key Start button Combinations with this key perform shortcut fun...

Page 32: ...mputer function available if supported by operating system Fn F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode Fn F5 Display Toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if conne...

Page 33: ...fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to http www microsoft com typography faq faq12 htm for more information Fn Volume up Increases the speaker volume Fn Volume down Decrease...

Page 34: ...four launch keys is the InviLink button This feature is available on select model To activate the InviLink feature press the InviLink button and a dialog box will be displayed showing the current stat...

Page 35: ...mail checking etc If you already have an email account you can fill in the Mail Properties in the dialog box The Mail Server is the server name where you get your email for example pop mail yahoo com...

Page 36: ...isable 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 ed...

Page 37: ...ft button Right button 4 way scroll key 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...

Page 38: ...es you the following media storage High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk High speed optical drive Hard disk The high capacity hard disk is the answer to your storage needs Optical drive The computer co...

Page 39: ...reo speaker There are audio ports on the right panel of the computer See Right view on page 7 for more information on connecting external audio devices Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the...

Page 40: ...y drive hard disk 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 compute...

Page 41: ...printer external monitor and other external devices 8 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer Moving around when you are just moving within short distances for examp...

Page 42: ...ting is shorter 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 two and a half hours or if yo...

Page 43: ...omputer 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...

Page 44: ...battery pack s Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home follow these guidelines to protect...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...ble 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 models are also available Using passwords Three p...

Page 47: ...er See BIOS Utility on page 52 and Notebook Manager on page 50 Entering a password Note If you wish to enter the BIOS Utility you need to press F2 before the password prompt appears Follow these steps...

Page 48: ...the computer Then turn on the computer again and try again If you fail to enter the Primary Hard Disk Password please contact your dealer or an authorized service center Setting passwords Follow thes...

Page 49: ...he cursor keys to highlight a password parameter and press Enter The following box appears 2 Enter the current password then press Enter In the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields type...

Page 50: ...1 Getting to know your TravelMate 40...

Page 51: ...2 Customizing your computer...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...desktop PC Fax data modem Some models have a built in V 92 56Kbps software modem Warning This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will d...

Page 54: ...hernet cable from the network jack on the rear of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network Wireless communication Available on select models the wireless communication feature allows you...

Page 55: ...FIR position two IR aware devices such that their IR ports are no more than one meter apart and offset no more than 15 degrees When the two computers are in position simply begin the data transfer as...

Page 56: ...ear of the optical drive a Plug the other end of the USB cable to the computer b Connect the AC adapter to the power outlet c IEEE 1394 The computer s fast IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect IEEE 13...

Page 57: ...r type II cards include flash memory SRAM fax data modem LAN and SCSI cards CardBus improves on the 16 bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits Note Refer to your card s manual for...

Page 58: ...2 Customizing your computer 48 3 Press the slot eject button a to pop out the eject button then press it again a to eject the card b...

Page 59: ...employing PC2100 266 MHz industry standard DDR Double Data Rate soDIMMs Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules There are two memory slots on your computer one of which is occupied by standard memor...

Page 60: ...k Manager The computer has a built in system setup program called Notebook Manager The Windows based Notebook Manager allows you to set passwords the startup sequence of the drives power management an...

Page 61: ...oot status settings for Wireless Device Wireless LAN and Bluetooth Device determine if these wireless features are enabled or disabled at startup You can manually switch on or off Wireless LAN and Blu...

Page 62: ...stem 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 access the BIOS Utilit...

Page 63: ...3 Troubleshooting your computer...

Page 64: ...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 65: ...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...

Page 66: ...s look at the volume control icon on the taskbar You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume See Hot keys on page 21 If headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to...

Page 67: ...ant 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 1 Click on Start Control Panel 2 Double click on Pho...

Page 68: ...bleshooting tips This notebook computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems If the system reports an error message or an error sympt...

Page 69: ...s correctly identified 0210 Stuck key Stuck key on keyboard 0211 Keyboard error Keyboard not working 0212 Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard controller failed test May require replacing keyboard cont...

Page 70: ...omplete successfully POST loads default values and offers to run Setup If the failure was caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected the next boot will likely fail On systems with control o...

Page 71: ...erBIOS2 test error Fail Safe Timer takes too long device Address Conflict Address conflict for specified device Allocation Error for device Run ISA or EISA Configuration Utility to resolve resource co...

Page 72: ...rrors in binary data A parity error indicates that some data has been corrupted Parity Check 2 nnnn Parity error found in the I O bus BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen I...

Page 73: ...t cover 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 three ways to access...

Page 74: ...will be required to register during your first call to Acer You are required to provide the following information Name ________________________________________ Address _______________________________...

Page 75: ...Appendix A Specifications...

Page 76: ...This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer...

Page 77: ...acity Enhanced IDE hard disk Display and video 10 4 Thin Film Transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD displaying 32 bit true color at 1024x768 eXtended Graphics Array XGA resolution Integrated VGA w...

Page 78: ...slot One RJ 11 phone jack One RJ 45 LAN jack One DC in jack AC adapter One external monitor port One speaker headphone out jack One line in jack One FIR wireless communications port IrDA compliant Tw...

Page 79: ...charge 2 5 hour charge in use AC adapter 50 Watt Auto sensing 100 240Vac 50 60Hz Options Memory upgrade modules Higher capacity hard disk drive USB optical drive USB floppy disk drive IEEE 1394 optica...

Page 80: ...Appendix A Specifications 70...

Page 81: ...Appendix B Notices...

Page 82: ...This appendix lists the general notices of your computer...

Page 83: ...eceiver 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...

Page 84: ...be notified as soon as possible You will also be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures t...

Page 85: ...pany 7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord 8 If an extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total ampere r...

Page 86: ...ximum length is 15 feet 4 6 meters Regulatory Information The WM3B2100 Wireless LAN Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions This device complies with...

Page 87: ...that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off a...

Page 88: ...N VARO LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERS TEILYLLE VARNING LASERSTR LNING N R DENNA DEL R PPNAD L TUIJOTA S TEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STR LEN VARNING LASERSTR LNING NAR DENNA DEL R PPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STR LE...

Page 89: ...puter carries the Hardware NSTL Tested Year 2000 Compliant logo which certifies that this model has been tested by NSTL using the YMark2000 test and has been found to meet NSTL s standards for Year 20...

Page 90: ...Appendix B Notices 80...

Page 91: ...a home office 33 taking home 32 traveling internationally 34 traveling on local trips 34 troubleshooting 54 turning off viii Wireless Communication indica tor 18 Configuring tablet mode buttons 5 con...

Page 92: ...mode 4 S safety CD ROM 78 FCC notice 73 general instructions 75 lithium battery 78 modem notices 74 scroll lock 19 security keylock 36 passwords 36 smart card 36 service when to call ix speakers hotk...

Page 93: ...83 volume adjusting 29 W warranty International Traveler s Warran ty 63 Windows keys 21...

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