Acer TravelMate 660 Guide de l'utilisateur

TravelMate 660 seriesUser’s guide

Your TravelMate computer combines high-performance, versatility, power management features and multimedia capabilities with a unique style and ergonom

3EnglishA TravelMate tourAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new TravelMate

1 Getting to know your TravelMate4EnglishFront view 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.6 Keyboard Inpu

5EnglishNotes: 1.Four-in-one card reader is a manufacturing option, subject to configuration. Only one card can operate at any given

1 Getting to know your TravelMate6EnglishLeft view # Item Description1 Four USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse

7EnglishRight view Note: The positions of the AcerMedia indicator, eject button and emergency eject hole may differ depending on the optical drive mo

1 Getting to know your TravelMate8EnglishRear view# Item Description1 Modem jack Connects to a phone line.2 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/1

9EnglishBottom view# Item Description1 AcerMedia bay release latchUnlatches the AcerMedia drive for removing the optical drive. 2 AcerMedia bay Houses

1 Getting to know your TravelMate10English10 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.Note: Don’t cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.11 Persona

11EnglishFeaturesBelow is a brief summary of the computer’s many features:Performance• Intel® Pentium® M Processor at 1.3G~1.6G and higher• Memory upg

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

1 Getting to know your TravelMate12EnglishConnectivity• High-speed fax/data modem port• Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port• Fast infrared wireless communica

13EnglishIndicatorsThe computer has three easy-to-read status indicators below the display screen, and two on the front of the computer.The Power and

1 Getting to know your TravelMate14EnglishUsing the keyboardThe full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Wi

15EnglishEmbedded numeric keypadThe embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on th

1 Getting to know your TravelMate16EnglishWindows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Hot keysThe computer emplo

17EnglishTo activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination. Hot key Icon Function Description

1 Getting to know your TravelMate18EnglishThe Euro symbolIf your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you ha

19EnglishNote for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to

1 Getting to know your TravelMate20EnglishLaunch KeysLocated above the keyboard are five buttons. The left-most button is the power button. To the ri

21EnglishAside from the email checking function, there is a mail button that is used to launch the email application. It is located above the keyboard

iiiEnglishFirst things firstWe would like to thank you for making the TravelMate series of notebook computers your choice for your mobile computing ne

1 Getting to know your TravelMate22EnglishTouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the curs

23EnglishTapping on the touchpad produces similar results.• Use the 4-way scroll (2) button (top/bottom/left and right) to scroll a page up, down, lef

1 Getting to know your TravelMate24EnglishStorageThis computer supplies you with the following media storage:• High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk•

25EnglishEjecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive trayTo eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button.When

1 Getting to know your TravelMate26English2 The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds. Note: To change the region code, insert a DVD

27EnglishAudioThe computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC’97 stereo audio, and includes a built-in sensitive microphone and dual stereo speakers.

1 Getting to know your TravelMate28EnglishPower managementThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System ac

29EnglishMoving around with your TravelMateThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.Discon

1 Getting to know your TravelMate30English- or - you can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing Fn-F4. Then close and latch the display. When you

31Englishfrom the drive(s). Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head.• Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent the comput

ivEnglishBasic care and tips for using your computerTurning your computer on and offTo turn on the computer, simply press the power button on the left

1 Getting to know your TravelMate32EnglishIf you use your computer at home for significant periods of time, you might also want to add an external ke

33EnglishWhat to bring with youBring the following items with you:• AC adapter• Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are trav

1 Getting to know your TravelMate34EnglishSecuring your computerYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to pr

35Englishthe Smart Card. If your Smart Card is unavailable, you can use the Emergency Card as a temporary replacement card.• PlatinumKey auto-authenti

1 Getting to know your TravelMate36EnglishRegistering your Smart CardImportant! Your Acer notebook is equipped with a Smart Card security feature tha

37EnglishPlatinumSecure OptionsClick on the PlatinumSecure Options button to open the Smart Card Options window. It provides great flexibility to meet

1 Getting to know your TravelMate38EnglishSmart Card ManagerThe Multiple user support is implemented and managed in Smart Card Manager. Please note t

39EnglishRunning PlatinumKeyPlatinumKey provides one-click logon to all password-required websites. With its unique Smart Card caching technology, you

1 Getting to know your TravelMate40EnglishPassword, and Web URL. Similarly, type the first letter(s) of a site on the list, and the site will be sear

41Englishparameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up.• Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer. If you enter the password i

vEnglish• 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 sho

1 Getting to know your TravelMate42English

2 Customizing my computer

After learning the basics of your TravelMate computer, let’s get acquainted with the advanced features of your computer. In this chapter, you will lea

45EnglishExpanding through optionsYour TravelMate offers you a complete mobile computing experience.Connectivity optionsPorts allow you to connect per

2 Customizing my computer46EnglishBuilt-in network featureThe built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based (10/1

47EnglishUniversal Serial BusThe Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect and daisy-chain USB periph

2 Customizing my computer48EnglishIEEE 1394 portThe computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported devices like a vid

49EnglishInserting a PC CardInsert the card into the slot and make the proper connections (e.g., network cable), if necessary. See your card manual fo

2 Customizing my computer50EnglishPort expansion devicesTwo types of expansion devices are available for your computer:• I/O replicator - adds serial

51EnglishInstalling memoryFollow these steps to install memory:1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pa

viEnglish3 Use a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.4 To clean the display screen, use an LCD cleaning kit.If any

2 Customizing my computer52EnglishSwapping AcerMedia drive modulesNote: The hard disk drive module is not hot-swappable. You have to turn off your co

53EnglishUsing system utilitiesNotebook ManagerThe computer has a built-in system setup program called Notebook Manager. The Windows-based Notebook Ma

2 Customizing my computer54EnglishLaunch ManagerLaunch Manager allows you to set the four launch keys located above the keyboard. See “Launch Keys” o

3 Troubleshooting my computer

This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more seri

57EnglishFrequently-asked questionsThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy answers and sol

3 Troubleshooting my computer58EnglishImage is not full-screen.The computer display has a native resolution of 1024 x 768 (XGA) for the 14.1” and 140

59EnglishThe keyboard does not respond.Try attaching an external keyboard to the USB 2.0 connector on the rear of the computer. If it works, contact y

3 Troubleshooting my computer60EnglishTroubleshooting tipsThis notebook computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message

61EnglishError messagesIf you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. The following table lists the error messages

First things first iiiYour guides iiiBasic care and tips for using your computer iv 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1A TravelMate tour 3Front open v

3 Troubleshooting my computer62EnglishRequesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty (ITW)Your computer is backed by an International Traveler’s

63EnglishYou are required to provide the following information:Name:________________________________________Address:__________________________________

3 Troubleshooting my computer64English

Appendix A Specifications

This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer.

67EnglishMicroprocessor• Intel® Pentium® M Processor with 1024KB L2 cacheMemory• Main memory expandable up to 2 GB• Two DDR DIMM slots (Only one slot

Appendix A Specifications68EnglishI/O ports• One type II CardBus PC Card slot• One RJ-45 jack (Ethernet 10/100)• One RJ-11 phone jack (V.90/92)• One D

69EnglishSystem• ACPI support• DMI 2.0-compliant• Microsoft Windows operating systemPower• Battery pack• 65Wh Li-ion battery pack• 2.0-hour rapid char

Appendix A Specifications70English

Appendix B Notices

ContentsviiiLaunch Manager 54BIOS Utility 543 Troubleshooting my computer 55Frequently-asked questions 57Troubleshooting tips 60Error messages 61Reque

This appendix lists the general notices of your computer.

73EnglishFCC noticeThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Appendix B Notices74EnglishNotice: Canadian usersThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment

75EnglishImportant safety instructionsRead these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference.1 Follow all warnings and instru

Appendix B Notices76Englishcontrols may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to nor

77EnglishLithium battery statementThe TravelMate 660 series uses the lithium battery, models SQ-1100 and SQU-202 only.CAUTION Danger of explosion if b

Appendix B Notices78EnglishLCD pixel statementThe LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occ

79IndexAAC adaptercaring for vAcerMedia drive 24audio 27adjusting the volume 27troubleshooting 58Bbattery packcaring for vBIOS utili

80installing 51upgrading 50messageserror 61modem 45Nnetwork 46Notebook Manager 53hotkey 17noticeDVD copyright protection 78num

81WwarrantyInternational Traveler’s Warran-ty 62Windows keys 16

1 Getting to know your TravelMate