Wistron MPCI3A-20R Wireless LAN Built in Acer Notebook User Manual TM100 e

Wistron Corporation Wireless LAN Built in Acer Notebook TM100 e

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TravelMate C100 seriesModel: MS2101TM100-e.book Page i Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM
Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondence 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: ___________________________________Purchase date: ___________________________________Place of purchase: ________________________________Copyright © 2002. Acer Incorporated.All Rights Reserved.TravelMate C100 series User’s guideOriginal Issue: August 2002TravelMate C100 series Notebook ComputerAcer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other company's product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.TM100-e.book Page ii Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM
iiiFirst things firstWe would like to thank you for making the TravelMate series of notebook computers your choice for your mobile computing needs. We hope you will be happy with your TravelMate as much as we enjoyed making it for you.Your guidesTo help you use your TravelMate, we have designed a set of guides: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). Follow these steps:1Click on Start, Programs, TravelMate.2Click on TravelMate User’s guide.Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on TravelMate User’s guide will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help menu.A handy Pocket guide is useful for quick glances at functional key combinations.TM100-e.book Page iii Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM
ivFor more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our web site (http://global.acer.com).Basic care and tips for using your computerConnecting your computerConnecting the computer is as easy as 1-2-3.1Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment, and press down until it clicks into place. Note: See your online guide for more details on how to remove the battery pack.An Online guide is your helping hand on-the-go, with easy to access, detailed and linked information about your computer.To access the online guide:1Click on Start, Programs, TravelMate.2Click on TravelMate Online guide.Lastly, there may be a Read me first sheet included with your package which contains important reminders and updates. So, please read through it.TM100-e.book Page iv Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM
v2Connect one end of the AC adapter to the power jack on the computer’s rear panel and the other end to a properly-grounded power outlet. 3Push the display cover two-way latch to open the display. TM100-e.book Page v Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM
vi4Slide the power switch towards the rear of the computer (a) then release it (b) to turn on the power. The POST (power-on self-test) routine executes and Windows begins loading. To turn the power off, do any of the following:• Click on Start, Turn off Computer; then click Turn Off.• Use the power switchNote: You can also use the power switch to perform power management functions. See “Power management” on page 32.• Use the customized functions for power managementYou can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hot key (Fn-F4). See the online guide for details.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 before powering up.TM100-e.book Page vi Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM
viiTaking care of your computerYour 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 not expose the computer to temperatures below 0ºC (32ºF) or above 50ºC (122ºF).• Do not subject the computer 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 and vibration.• Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt.• Never place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer.• Do not slam the computer display when you close it.• Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.Taking care of your AC adapterHere are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:• Do not connect the adapter to any other device.• Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from personal traffic.• When unplugging 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 packHere are some ways to take 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.TM100-e.book Page vii Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM
viii• Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if at all possible.Cleaning and servicingWhen cleaning the computer, follow these steps:1Power off the computer and remove the battery pack.2Disconnect the AC adapter.3Use a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.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 59.TM100-e.book Page viii Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM
ContentsFirst things first iiiYour guides iiiBasic care and tips for using your computer iv1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1A TravelMate tour 3Front view 3Left view 6Right view 7Rear view 8Bottom view 9Using your computer in tablet mode 11Switching to tablet mode 11Switching to computer mode 15Features 16Indicators 18Using the keyboard 20Special keys 20Touchpad 28Touchpad basics 28Storage 30Hard disk 30Optical drive 30Audio 31Adjusting the volume 31Power management 32Moving around with your TravelMate 33Disconnecting from the desktop 33Moving around 33Taking the computer home 34Traveling with the computer 36Traveling internationally with the computer 36Securing your computer 38Using a computer security lock 38Using the Smart Card 38Using passwords 442 Customizing your computer 47Expanding through options 49Connectivity options 49Upgrade options 54Notebook Manager 56TM100-e.book Page ix Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM
xLaunch Manager 56BIOS Utility 573 Troubleshooting your computer 59Frequently-asked questions 61Troubleshooting tips 64Error messages 65Requesting service 67International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) 67Before you call 67Appendix A Specifications 69Appendix B Notices 75Index 83TM100-e.book Page x Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM
1 Getting to know your TravelMateTM100-e.book Page 1 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM
Your TravelMate computer 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.TM100-e.book Page 2 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM
3A TravelMate tourAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer.Front view#Item Description1 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-capable with the aid of the EMR stylus.3 Convertible hinge Hinges the LCD screen in place when switching from PC mode to tablet mode and vice versa.TM100-e.book Page 3 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM
1 Getting to know your TravelMate44 Screen support Supports the LCD screen, press and release before switching from PC mode to tablet mode and vice versa.5 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See “Launch Keys” on page 25 for more details.6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Click buttons (left, center and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button is a 4-way scroll key.8 Microphone Captures sounds and voices into your computer.9 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware computers).10 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 11 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer.12 Enter button Use to confirm selection in tablet mode. This button can also be used to emulate the ESC button by first pressing the Fn button and then this button. This button can be configured by the user. See note on page 5.13 Page down buttons Use to scroll one page down in tablet mode. This button can also be used to emulate the Tab button by first pressing the Fn button and then this button. This button can be configured by the user. See note on page 5.14 Page up button Use to scroll one page up in tablet mode. This button is used to rotate the display by first pressing the Fn button and then this button. This button can be configured by the user. See note on page 5.# Item DescriptionTM100-e.book Page 4 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM
5Note: To configure the Enter, Page up and Page down buttons, double-click on the Change tablet and pen settings icon on the Windows taskbar. - or -Click on Start on the Windows taskbar and click on Control Panel to open the Control Panel dialog box. Click on Change to classic view, then double-click on the Change tablet and pen 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 This button is used to emulate the CTRL+ALT+DEL key combination which launches the Windows Security dialog box. This button is set and cannot be configured by the user. 17 Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diodes) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer and its functions and components.18 EMR stylus Electromagnetic resonate (EMR) stylus that is used to input data in tablet mode. Use only an EMR-compatible stylus to input data on the screen.#Item DescriptionTM100-e.book Page 5 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM
1 Getting to know your TravelMate6Click on the Tablet Buttons tab on the Tablet and Pen Settings dialog box and change the buttons accordingly. Left view # Item Description1 Power switch Turns on the computer power.2 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). TM100-e.book Page 6 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM
7Right view #Item Description1 EMR stylus Electromagnetic resonate (EMR) stylus that is used to input data in tablet mode. Use only an EMR-compatible stylus to input data on the screen.2 PC 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 Smart Card eject button Ejects the Smart Card from the slot.5 Speaker/Headphone-out jack Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman).7 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.TM100-e.book Page 7 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM
1 Getting to know your TravelMate8Rear view 8 USB port 1 Connects to any Universal Serial Bus device (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).9 USB port 2 Connects to any Universal Serial Bus device (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).10 Smart Card slot Slot for Smart Card interface with pre-boot authentication system.#Item Description1 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.2 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 16M colors at 1024 x 768 resolution.3 Modem jack Connects to a phone line.# Item DescriptionTM100-e.book Page 8 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM
9Bottom view4 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.5 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter.# Item Description1Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.2 Battery lock/unlock latch Locks and unlocks the battery bay.3 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.# Item DescriptionTM100-e.book Page 9 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM
1 Getting to know your TravelMate104 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 6 Hard disk anti-shock protection Protects your hard disk against accidental shock and vibration.7 Personal identification slot Insert an identification card to personalize your computer. #Item DescriptionTM100-e.book Page 10 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM
11Using your computer in tablet modeYour computer is designed for convenience, ergonomic use, and portability. Running the Windows XP Tablet PC edition operating system, your TravelMate utilizes an EMR stylus for pen-based input. Software developed specifically for the computer 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 the versatility of pen-based input, this computer offers new ways for users to communicate in a wireless environment. Switching to tablet modeTo switch to table mode, follow the steps below:1Push and slide the two-way latch in the direction as shown in the illustration below (a) and open the display screen (b). TM100-e.book Page 11 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM
1 Getting to know your TravelMate12Push 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°. Doing TM100-e.book Page 12 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM
13otherwise will damage your keyboard when rotating the display screen. TM100-e.book Page 13 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM
1 Getting to know your TravelMate142Press and release the screen support holding the display screen on both sides. 3Rotate the display 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 clockwise only when switching to the tablet mode. Rotating the display screen counterclockwise might damage it.TM100-e.book Page 14 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM
154Press the screen supports on both sides until they click into place (a); then close and latch the display. 5Remove the EMR stylus from its slot to begin pen-based input. Switching to computer modeTo switch back to computer mode, reverse the steps of the “Switching to tablet mode” procedure.TM100-e.book Page 15 Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:03 PM

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