Acer TravelMate 2410 User Manual

TravelMate 2410 SeriesUser's Guide

2EnglishClosed front view5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.6 Click buttons (left, center and right) The

3EnglishLeft viewRight view7 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on.8 Latch Locks and releases the lid.# Icon Item Description1 Three USB 2.0

4EnglishRear view# Icon Item Description1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.2 DC-in jack Connects to an

5EnglishBase view# Item Description1 Memory bay Houses the computer's main memory.2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place.3 Battery release lat

6EnglishSpecificationsOperating systemMicrosoft® Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2)Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2)Platform

7EnglishNote: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.Communication

8EnglishIndicatorsThe computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel.The power,

9English1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.Easy-launch buttonsLo

10EnglishTouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finge

11EnglishNote: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter t

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

12EnglishUsing the keyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

13EnglishWindows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.HotkeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to acce

14EnglishHotkey Icon Function Description<Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings Launches

15EnglishSpecial 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

16EnglishEjecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive trayTo eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button.When

17EnglishAudioThe computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and dual stereo speakers.Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the volume

18EnglishUsing the system utilitiesNote: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.Acer eManagerThe innovative Acer eManager software

19EnglishFor more information, open Acer eManager, click on the appropriate application and select the Help function.Note: If your computer did not co

20EnglishAcer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.Acer GridVista is simple to set up:1 Run Ace

21EnglishYou can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application.Norton AntiVirusNorton

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

22EnglishFrequently asked questionsThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are p

23EnglishNo 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

24EnglishNote: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is not necessary to complete the in

25EnglishRequesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty (ITW)Your computer is backed by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you s

26EnglishTaking your notebook PC with youThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.Disconne

27EnglishNote: 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

28EnglishSpecial considerationsFollow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work:• Minimize the effects of temperature

29EnglishSpecial considerationsIn addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer while trav

30EnglishSecuring your computerYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your comput

31EnglishEntering passwordsWhen a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen.• When the Supervisor Password is set

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

32EnglishExpanding through optionsYour notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience.Connectivity optionsPorts allow you to connect pe

33EnglishBuilt-in network featureThe built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network.To use the network feat

34EnglishPC Card slotThe Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. These car

35EnglishInstalling memoryFollow these steps to install memory:1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pa

36EnglishEnable disk-to-disk recoveryTo enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the catego

37EnglishNote: 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

38EnglishCreate backupYou can create and save backup images to hard disk, CD or DVD.1 Boot to Windows XP2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the

39English4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click Next.5 In the Recovery settings window, select Burn image to disk and clic

40EnglishTroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solut

41EnglishEnglishIf you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service cente

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

42EnglishRegulations and safety noticesENERGY STAR guidelines complianceAs an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets th

43EnglishEnglishOperation conditionsThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this

44EnglishYour telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of y

45EnglishEnglishNotice for New ZealandFor modem with approval number PTC 211/03/0081 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indi

46English3 This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will a

47EnglishEnglish8 If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension c

48EnglishLaser compliance statementThe CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (sh

49EnglishEnglishGeneralThis product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for

50EnglishThe FCC RF safety requirementThe radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio freque

51EnglishEnglish4 An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Also any tampering of the inter

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

52EnglishEnvironmental Policy DeclarationTo minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, all applicable environmental re

53EnglishEnglishFederal Communications ComissionDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to t

54EnglishDeclaration of Conformity for CE MarkingIs in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC di

55EnglishIndexAAC adaptercaring for ivaudio 17adjusting the volume 17troubleshooting 23Bbattery packcaring for vBIOS utility 35brigh

56Englishnum lock 12on indicator 8numeric keypadembedded 12Ppassword 30types 30PC Card 34ejecting 34inserting 34ports 32pri

Taking your notebook PC with you 26Disconnecting from the desktop 26Moving around 26Preparing the computer 26What to bring to meetings 27Taking the co

Restore from backup 38Create factory default image CD 38Re-install bundled software without CD 39Change password 39Troubleshooting 40Troubleshooting t

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