Acer TravelMate 5344 Manuel du propriétaire

TravelMate 5744User’s Manual

10Replacing the battery packThe notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your product.

Information for your safety and comfort - 11LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DE

12Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch off your device when its use is prohibited or when it may cause i

Information for your safety and comfort - 13Pacemakers. Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) be

14parts, or enhancements. For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that air bags inflate with great force. Do not place objects, including inst

Information for your safety and comfort - 15EMERGENCY CALLSWarning: You cannot make emergency calls through this device. To make an emergency call yo

16ENERGY STARAcer's ENERGY STAR qualified products save your money by reducing energy cost and protecting the environment without sacrificing fea

Information for your safety and comfort - 17ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marksTIPS AND INFORMATION FOR COMFORTABLE USECom

18Finding your comfort zoneFind your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to a

Information for your safety and comfort - 19• Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out.Display• Keep your display clean.• Keep your head at

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20• Perform some stretching exercises.• Breathe fresh air as often as possible.• Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body.Warning! We do not rec

First things first - 21FIRST THINGS FIRSTWe would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.Y

22BASIC CARE AND TIPS FOR USING YOUR COMPUTERTurning your computer on and offTo turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button. Pleas

First things first - 23• Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer.• Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration.• Do not expose t

24• Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible.Cleaning and servicingWhen cleaning the computer, follow these steps

- 25Table of contentsInformation for your safety and comfort 3Safety instructions 3Warnings 3Caution for Optical Drive Device 10Radio frequency

26Turning your computer on and off 22Taking care of your computer 22Taking care of your AC adapter 23Taking care of your battery pack 23Cleaning a

- 27To recover your system 51Types of recovery 52Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 52Returning to a previous system condition 53Retu

28Using passwords 65Entering passwords 66Setting passwords 67BIOS utility 68Boot sequence 68Enable disk-to-disk recovery 68Setting passwords 68

- 29Charging the battery 76Optimizing battery life 78Checking the battery level 79Battery-low warning 79Installing and removing the battery pack

Information for your safety and comfort - 3INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY AND COMFORTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead these instructions carefully. Keep this doc

30YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOURAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook.

Your Acer notebook tour - 31TOP VIEW# Icon Item Description1 MicrophoneInternal microphone for sound recording.132456789

322 Display screenAlso called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model).3Power button Turns the compute

Your Acer notebook tour - 33LEFT VIEW21345# Icon Item Description1Kensington lock slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.Note

34RIGHT VIEW312 456 76 2-in-1 card readerAccepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC).Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can op

Your Acer notebook tour - 355Optical drive eject buttonEjects the optical disk from the drive.6Emergency eject holeEjects the optical drive tray when

36BASE VIEW123# Icon Item Description1Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.2Battery release latch/ lockReleases the battery for removal

Touchpad - 37TOUCHPADThe built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your

38Note: Illustrations for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.Note: When using the touchpad, keep it — a

Using the keyboard - 39USING THE KEYBOARDThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad*, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function a

4Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the computer.If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the

40keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.HotkeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinat

Using the keyboard - 41<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and

42WINDOWS KEYSThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.<Fn> +<Pg Up>Stop Stop playing the selected media file.&

Using the keyboard - 43Note: Depending on your edition of Windows, some shortcuts may not function as described.<> + <R>: Open the Run di

44ACER BACKUP MANAGERAcer Backup Manager is a simple three-step process that allows you to create backup copies of your entire system or selected file

Acer Backup Manager - 453. Select how often you want Acer Backup Manager to create backups.Once you have finished these three steps, backups will be

46ACER ERECOVERY MANAGEMENTIf your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall the Windows oper

Acer eRecovery Management - 47To use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management, you must first set the password. The password is s

481. Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management.To create recovery discs for the hard drive’s entire original con

Acer eRecovery Management - 49Make sure that you have the required number of identical, blank discs ready before continuing.

Information for your safety and comfort - 5Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may res

502. Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in the Backup to list, then click Next. You will be shown the backup progress on the screen.The driv

Acer eRecovery Management - 51same state as when you purchased it, while giving you an option to retain all settings and personal data for later retr

52TYPES OF RECOVERYRecovering pre-installed software and driversAs a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the software and device drivers t

Acer eRecovery Management - 53If you are recovering from your driver and application recovery disc, insert it into the disc drive, then go to Step 3

54resolve software problems, you can return to one of these restore points to get your system running again.Windows automatically creates an additiona

Acer eRecovery Management - 55were pre-installed on your system. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. If you can s

56When the recovery has finished, a dialog box will prompt you to restart your computer.Click OK to restart your computer.Follow the onscreen prompts

Acer eRecovery Management - 57Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is selected, press <F5> to change this setting to Enabled. Use the left or

58TAKING YOUR NOTEBOOK PC WITH YOUThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.DISCONNECTING F

Taking your notebook PC with you - 59Preparing the computerBefore moving the computer, close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode. Y

6• Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundings.• Decrease the volume if you can't hear people speaking near you.Bundled dummy card

60If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode. Press <Fn> + &l

Taking your notebook PC with you - 61Special considerationsFollow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work:• Minim

62TRAVELING WITH THE COMPUTERWhen you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building to a client's office building

Taking your notebook PC with you - 63TRAVELING INTERNATIONALLY WITH THE COMPUTERWhen you are moving from country to country.Preparing the computerPre

64• If you are using the modem, check if the modem and connector are compatible with the telecommunications system of the country you are traveling in

Securing your computer - 65SECURING YOUR COMPUTERYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take

66• User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume fro

Securing your computer - 67halts. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down the computer. Then turn on the computer again, and tr

68BIOS UTILITYThe BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS.Your computer is already properly configured

Connecting to a network - 69CONNECTING TO A NETWORKYour notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience.CONNECTIVITY OPTIONSPorts allow

Information for your safety and comfort - 7• To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vib

70To 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 yo

Playing DVD movies - 71PLAYING DVD MOVIESWhen the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer.1.

72Note: 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 information.

Upgrading memory - 73UPGRADING MEMORYFollow these steps to install memory:1. Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove t

74The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer.

Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 75UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB)The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals with

76BATTERY PACKThe computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges.BATTERY PACK CHARACTERISTICSThe battery pack has the following

Battery pack - 77Note: You are advised to charge the battery before retiring for the day. Charging the battery overnight before traveling enables you

78will prevent you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will also shorten the effective lifespan of the battery.In addition, the useful life

Battery pack - 79• Look after your AC adapter and battery. Checking the battery levelThe Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Res

8• The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions.Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating

80Installing and removing the battery packImportant! Before removing the battery from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you want to continue using y

Frequently asked questions - 81FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your compute

82If pressing a key does not turn the display back on, three things might be the cause:• The brightness level might be too low. Press <Fn> + &l

Frequently asked questions - 83The keyboard does not respond.Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer. If it works, cont

843. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. The system will reboot.Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press <F2> during POST.To start the reco

Frequently asked questions - 85Before you callPlease have the following information available when you call Acer for online service, and please be at

86TROUBLESHOOTINGThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions t

- 87If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assi

88REGULATIONS AND SAFETY NOTICESFCC STATEMENTThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to

Regulations and safety notices - 89Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority,

Information for your safety and comfort - 9Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Never use any charger or battery that is damaged. Do not sh

90Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesHereby, Acer, declares that this computer is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relev

Regulations and safety notices - 91Departments in which the use of the 2400 - 2483.5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100 mW indoors a

92List of national codesThis equipment may be operated in the following countries:CountryAustriaBelgiumCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkEstoniaFinlandFrance

Regulations and safety notices - 93The FCC RF safety requirementThe radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far

94range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.2. High power radar is allocated as t

Regulations and safety notices - 95GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. High power radar is a