Acer TravelMate 4020 User Manual Page 1

TravelMate 4020 SeriesUser's Guide

2EnglishClosed front view5 Click buttons (left, center and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the cente

3EnglishLeft view7 Microphone jack Accepts input from external microphones.8 Headphone/speaker/line-out jackConnects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,

4EnglishRight viewRear view# Icon Item Description1 PC Card slot eject buttonEjects the PC Card from the slot.2 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Ca

5EnglishBase view# Item Description1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).2 Battery release latch Releases the ba

6EnglishFeaturesMicroprocessorIntel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology, featuring: • Intel® Pentium® M Processor 725/730/740/750/760/770 or higher• Intel® 9

7EnglishAudio• 16-bit AC’97 stereo audio• Dual speakers and one internal microphone• Separate audio ports for headphone-out, line-in and microphone-in

8EnglishEnvironment• Temperature:- Operating: 5°C ~ 35°C- Non-operating: -20°C ~ 65°C• Humidity (non-condensing):- Operating: 20% ~ 80% RH- Non-operat

9EnglishIndicatorsThe computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel.The power,

10EnglishEasy-launch buttonsLocated at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: m

11EnglishTouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finge

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such cha

12EnglishNote: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter t

13EnglishUsing the keyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

14EnglishWindows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.HotkeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to acce

15EnglishHotkey Icon Function Description<Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettingsLaunches A

16EnglishSpecial keysYou can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.The Euro symbol1 O

17EnglishEjecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive trayTo eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button.When

18EnglishAudioThe computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and dual stereo speakers.Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the volume

19EnglishUsing the system utilitiesNote: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.Acer eManagerThe innovative Acer eManager software

20EnglishNote: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery's "System backup to optical disk&quo

21EnglishAcer GridVista is simple to set up:1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar.2 Dr

iiiFirst things firstWe would like to thank you for making the TravelMate series of notebook PC your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.Yo

22EnglishNorton AntiVirusNorton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep your c

23EnglishFrequently asked questionsThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are p

24EnglishNo audio is heard from the computer.Check the following:• The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on t

25EnglishNote: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is not necessary to complete the in

26EnglishRequesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty (ITW)Your computer is backed by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you s

27EnglishTaking your notebook PC with youThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.Disconne

28EnglishNote: If the Sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned off. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep

29EnglishSpecial considerationsFollow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work:• Minimize the effects of temperature

30EnglishSpecial considerationsIn addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer while trav

31EnglishSecuring your computerYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your comput

ivTo turn the power off, do any of the following:• Use the Windows shutdown commandClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off.• Use the

32EnglishEntering passwordsWhen a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen.• When the Supervisor Password is set

33EnglishExpanding through optionsYour notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience.Connectivity optionsPorts allow you to connect pe

34EnglishBuilt-in network featureThe built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network.To use the network feat

35EnglishPC Card slotThe Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. These car

36EnglishInstalling memoryFollow these steps to install memory:1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pa

37EnglishEnable disk-to-disk recoveryTo enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the catego

38EnglishNote: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive. Please refer to the online help for more inform

39EnglishAcer eRecoveryAcer eRecovery is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. You can create and save a backup of the current system confi

40EnglishRestore from backupYou can restore backups previously created (as stated in the Create backup section) from hard disk, CD or DVD.1 Boot to Wi

41English6 Select the desired driver/application and follow the instructions on screen to re-install.At first launch, Acer eRecovery prepares all the

vTaking care of your battery packHere are some ways to take care of your battery pack:• Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the

42EnglishTroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solut

43EnglishEnglishRegulations and safety noticesENERGY STAR guidelines complianceAs an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product m

44EnglishOperation conditionsThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device

45EnglishEnglishModem noticesNotice for USAThis equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the modem is a label that contains, among

46EnglishList of applicable countriesEU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg

47EnglishEnglish4 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated w

48EnglishImportant safety instructionsRead these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference.1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked

49EnglishEnglishe If the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged.f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating

50EnglishADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLENLCD pixel statementThe LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing

51EnglishEnglishEuropean Union (EU)This device complies with the essential requirements of the European Council Directives listed below:73/23/EEC Low

First things first iiiYour guides iiiBasic care and tips for using your computer iiiTurning your computer on and off iiiTaking care of your computer i

52EnglishThe FCC RF safety requirementThe radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio freque

53EnglishEnglish4 An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Also any tampering of the inter

54EnglishEnvironmental Policy DeclarationTo minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, all applicable environmental re

55EnglishEnglishFederal Communications ComissionDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to t

56EnglishDeclaration of Conformity for CE MarkingIs in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC di

57EnglishIndexAAC adaptercaring for ivaudio 18adjusting the volume 18troubleshooting 24Bbattery packcaring for vBIOS utility 36brigh

58Englishnum lock 13on indicator 9numeric keypadembedded 13Ppassword 31types 31PC Card 35ejecting 35inserting 35ports 33pri

Taking your notebook PC with you 27Disconnecting from the desktop 27Moving around 27Preparing the computer 27What to bring to meetings 28Taking the co

Restore from backup 40Create factory default image CD 40Re-install bundled software without CD 40Change password 41Troubleshooting 42Troubleshooting t

1EnglishA TravelMate tourAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new TravelMate