Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto C110 Series del fabbricante Acer
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T ravelMate C110 series User’ s Guide TMC110-en.book Page i Friday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM.
Changes may be made periodically to the info rmation in this publicat ion without obligation to notify any person of such re vision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary doc uments and publications.
Contents First things first v Your guides v Basic care and tips for using your computer vi 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1 A TravelMate tour 3 Front view 3 Left view 6 Right view 7 Rear view 8 Bot.
iv BIOS Utility 52 3 Troubleshooting your computer 53 Frequently-asked questions 55 Troubleshooting tips 58 Error messages 59 Requesting service 63 International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) 63 Before you call 63 Appendix A Specifications 65 Appendix B Notices 71 Index 81 TMC110-en.
v First things first We would like to thank you for making the T ravelMate series of notebook computers your choice for yo ur mobile computing needs. We hope you will be happy with your T ravelMate as much as we enjoyed making it for you.
vi For 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 computer Connecting your computer Connecting the computer is as easy as 1-2-3. 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment, and press down until it clicks into place.
vii 3 Push the display cover two-way latch to open the display . 4 Slide the power switch, located on the right panel, towards the rear of the computer (a) then rel ease it (b) to turn on the power . The POST (power-on self-test) routine executes and Windows begins loading.
viii To turn the power off, do any of the following: • Click on Start , T urn off Computer ; then click Tu r n O f f . • Use the power switch Note: Y ou can also use the power switch to perform power management functions. See “Power management” on page 30 .
ix • 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.
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Y our T ravelMate computer combines high- performance, versatility , power management features and multimedia capabilities with a unique style and ergonomic design. W ork with unmatched productivity and reliability with your new power computing partner .
3 A T ravelMate tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster , let us show you around your new T ravelMate computer . Front view # Item Description 1 T wo-way latch Use to latch the LCD screen in both normal mode and tablet mode.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 4 4 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See “Launch keys”on page 25 for more details. 5 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer . 6 Speaker Outputs sound from your computer . 7 To u c h p a d T ouch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.
5 Note : T o 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 Pan el dialog box.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 6 Click on the T ablet Buttons tab on the T ablet and Pen Settings dialog box and change the buttons accordingly . Left view # Item Description 1 Screen support Supports the LCD screen, pr ess and release before switching from PC mode to tablet mode and vice versa.
7 Right view # Item Description 1 EMR stylus Electromagnetic resonance (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 T ype II 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 8 Rear view 8 USB ports (two) Connect to any Universal Serial Bus device (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 9 Screen support Supports the LCD screen, press and release before switching from PC mode to tablet mode and vice versa.
9 Bottom view # Item Description 1 Memory 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. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 10 Using your computer in tablet mode Y our computer is designed for convenience, ergonomic use, and portability . Running the Windows XP T ablet PC edition operating system, your T ravelMate utilizes an EMR stylus for pen-based input.
11 Push and slide the two-way latch all the way as shown in the illustration above. W arning: When switching to tablet mode, make sure that you open the display at an angle between 85° to 95°.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 12 Doing otherwise will damage yo ur keyboard when rotating the display screen. TMC110-en.book Page 12 Fr iday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM.
13 2 Press and release the screen suppo rt holding the display screen on both sides. 3 Rotate the display screen 180 degrees clockwise as shown in the illustration. Make sure that the di splay screen is aligned with the screen supports that will hold it in place.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 14 4 Press the screen supports on both si des until they click into place (a); then close and latch the display . 5 Remove the EMR stylus from its slot to begin pen-based input. Switching to and from tablet mode automatically rotates the display screen image orientation, so you can get right to work.
15 This feature can be enabled or disabled. Right-click on the Windows desktop. The Display Properties window appears. Click on the Settings tab, and click on Advanced . Click on the Screen Rotation tab in the window that appears. T o enable this feature, make sure Enable automatic screen rotate is checked.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 16 Featur es Below is a brief summary of the computer’ s many features: Performance •I n t e l ® Centrino™ Mobile T echnology • Intel® Pentium® M Processo.
17 • USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports • Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port • IEEE 1394 port • Wireless LAN (Available on select models) • Bluetooth (Available on select models) Human-centric de.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 18 Indicators The computer has easy-to-read stat us icons below the display screen. The Power , Sleep and InviLink status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can se e the status of the computer while the cover is closed.
19 Using the keyboar d The keyboard has full-sized keys an d an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 20 Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicate d by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. T o simplif y the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.
21 W indows keys The keyboard has two keys that pe rform Windows-specific functions. Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’ s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility .
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 22 Hot key Icon Function Description Fn-F1 Hot Key Help Displays help on hot keys. Fn-F2 Setup Accesses the computer’ s configuration utility . Fn-F3 Power Management Scheme T oggle Switches the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system).
23 The Euro symbol For keyboards with Euro key supp ort, you can type out the Euro symbol by holding down the Alt-Gr key , and then pressing the Euro key ( ). Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to http://www .microsoft.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 24 Launch keys Located at the top of the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as P1, P2, mail button and W eb browser button. Note : T o the left of these four launch keys is the InviLink button.
25 Y ou can also access the Launch keys in tablet mode. Right-click on the taskbar , and click on T oolbars ; then click on Launch Manager . The Launch keys will appear on the taskbar . Email checking function When you first start up your system , a Mail Checking dialog box will be displayed.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 26 T ouchpad The built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compa tible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This mean s the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palm rest provides op timum comfort and support.
27 Note: Keep your fingers dry and cl ean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and cl ean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, th e lighter the touch, the better the response. T apping harder will not increase the touchpad’ s responsiveness.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 28 Storage This computer supplies you the following media storage: • High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk • High-speed optical drive Har d disk The high-capacity hard disk is the answer to your storage needs. Optical drive The computer comes with a USB CD -ROM drive or an IEEE 1394 DVD/ CD-RW combo drive.
29 Audio The computer comes with 16-bit hi gh-fidelity PCI stereo audio, and includes a built-in sensitive microphone and stereo speaker . There are audio ports on the right panel of the computer . See “Right view” on page 7 for more information on connecting external audio devices.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 30 Power management This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity . System activity refe rs to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: key board, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, and video memory .
31 Moving ar ound with your T ravelMate This section gives you tips and hints on things to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer . Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save your work in progress.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 32 you can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing Fn-F4 . Then close and latch the display . When you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; then press, slide and release the power switch.
33 damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in a protecti ve case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall. Caution: Avoid pack ing items next to the top cover of the computer . Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 34 T raveling with the computer “when you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building to a client’ s offi ce building or traveling locally” Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home.
35 • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate to the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another p.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 36 Securing your computer Y our computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your computer . Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and passwords.
37 • Primary Hard Disk Password prot ects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard di sk. Even if the hard disk is removed from the computer and moved to another computer , it cannot be accessed without th e Primary Hard Disk Password.
1 Getting to know your T ravelMate 38 • Supervisor or User Password • Primary Hard Disk Password Press Enter , and re-enter a valid password. Important! Y ou have three chances to enter a password. If you fail to enter the password correc tly after three tries, you need to restart the computer to try agai n.
39 3 Press Enter . Then re-enter the password in the Confirm New Password field, and press Enter . 4 Press Enter to accept the changes and save the password. Changing a password Follow these steps: 1 T o remove a password, use the curso r keys to highlight a password parameter and press Enter .
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After learning the basics of your T ravelMate computer , let’ s get acquainted with the advanced features of your computer . In this chapter , you will learn how to add options, upgrade components for better performance, and customize your computer .
43 Expanding thr ough options Y our T ravelMate offers you a complete mobile computing experience. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. Fax/data modem Some models have a built-in V .
2 Customizing your computer 44 Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based (10/100 Mbps) network. T o use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack on the rear of the com puter to a network jack or hub on your network.
45 Fast infrared The computer’ s fast infrared (FIR) port allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR-aware co mputers and peripherals such as infrared printers. The infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to four megabits per second (Mbps) at a distance of up to one meter .
2 Customizing your computer 46 Connecting your optical drive Connect the AC adapter and the USB cable to the rear of the optical drive (a). Plug the other end of the USB cable to the computer (b).
47 PC Card slot There is a type II CardBus PC Card sl ot found on the right side of the computer . This slot accepts credit -card-sized cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the co mputer . These ca rds should have a PC Card logo on them.
2 Customizing your computer 48 3 Press the slot eject button (a) to pop out the eject button; then press it again (a) to eject the card (b). TMC110-en.
49 Upgrade options Y our computer delivers superior po wer and performance. However , some users and the applications th ey use may demand more. This computer allows you to upgrad e key components when you need increased performance. Note: Contact your authorized deal er if you decide to perform a key component upgrade.
2 Customizing your computer 50 3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot (a), then gently press it down (b) until it clicks into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw . The computer automatically dete cts and reconfigures the total memory size.
51 Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four launch keys located above the keyboard. See “Launch keys” on page 24 for the location of the launch key . Y ou can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start , All Programs , and then Launch Manager to start the application.
2 Customizing your computer 52 Manually turning on the wireless feat ures does not change the default boot status setting which is re-e nabled when you restart your computer . BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is a hardware conf iguration program built into your computer’ s BIOS (basic input/output system).
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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 serious problems require opening up the computer . Do not attempt to open the computer by yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
55 Fr equently-asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer . Easy answer s and solutions are provided for each one. I pressed the power switch and opene d the display , but the computer does not start or boot-up.
3 T roubleshooting your computer 56 Image is not full-screen. Make sure that the resolution is set to 1024x768 which the system supports natively . Right-click on your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up the Display Properties dialog box.
57 the infrared port is enabled. • Make sure that both devices are IrDA-compliant. I want to set up my location to use the internal modem. T o properly use your communications software (e.g., HyperT erminal), you need to set up your location: 1 Click on Start , Control Panel .
3 T roubleshooting your computer 58 T r oubleshooting tips This notebook computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems. • If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see “Error messages” on page 59 .
59 Err or messages If you receive an error message , note the message and take the corrective action. The following ta ble lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action.
3 T roubleshooting your computer 60 0251 System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly , perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BI OS installed Default Setup V alues.
61 02D0 System cache error - Cache disabled RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check the cache jumpers. Y ou may have to replace the cache. See your dealer . A disabled cache slows system performance considerably . 02F0: CPU ID: CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error .
3 T roubleshooting your computer 62 If you still encounter problems af ter going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS Utility . Operating system not found Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or drive C:.
63 Requesting service Intern ational T raveler’ s W arranty (ITW) Y our computer is backed by an Inte rnational T raveler’ s Warranty (ITW) that gives you security and peac e of mind when traveling. Our worldwide network of service center s are there to give you a helping hand.
3 T roubleshooting your computer 64 If there are error messages or beep s reported by your computer , write them down as they appear on th e screen (or the number and sequence in the case of beeps). If you haven’t registered your not ebook computer , you will be required to register during your first call to Acer .
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67 Micropr ocessor platform •I n t e l ® Centrino™ Mobile T echnology • Intel® Pentium® M Processor with 1 MB level 2 cache • Intel® 855GM chipset family • Intel® PRO/wireless network c.
Appendix A Specifications 68 Keyboard and pointing device • Acer FineT ouch keyboard • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function • Electromagnetic resonance (EMR) styl.
69 System • Microsoft Windows XP T ablet PC Edition • ACPI support • DMI 2.0-compliant • LDCM 6.0 support Power • Battery pack • 26 WattHour Li-ion main battery pack • Smart battery management technology • 1.
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This appendix lists the general notices of your computer . TMC110-en.book Page 72 Fr iday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM.
73 FCC notice This 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Appendix B Notices 74 Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus meet s all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
75 Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully . Save these instructions for future reference. 1 Follow all warnings and instruct ions marked on the product. 2 Unplug this product from the wall ou tlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aeros ol cleaners.
Appendix B Notices 76 controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
77 LAN Card shall be used in such a mann er that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. The transmitter and the antenna ar e permanently installed inside the notebook, and are specific for this m odel (not for generic computer).
Appendix B Notices 78 Laser compliance statement The CD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD drive’ s classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIA TIO N WHEN OPEN.
79 VA R N I N G Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte . Anvãnd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av ap parattillverkaren. Kassera anvãnt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. VA R O I T U S Päristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virh eellisesti asennettu.
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81 Index A AC adapter caring for viii audio 29 adjusting the volume 29 troubleshooting 56 B battery pack caring for ix charging indicator 18 BIOS utility 52 brightness hotkeys 23 C caps lock 19 on ind.
82 upgrading 49 messages error 59 modem 43 N network 44 Notebook Manager 50 hotkey 22 notice year 2000 compliance 79 num lock 19 on indicator 18 numeric keypad embedded 20 num lock 20 O online service.
83 volume adjusting 29 W warranty International Traveler’s Warran - ty 63 Windows keys 21 TMC110-en.book Page 83 Fr iday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM.
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Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Acer C110 Series è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Acer C110 Series - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Acer C110 Series imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Acer C110 Series ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Acer C110 Series, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Acer C110 Series.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Acer C110 Series. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Acer C110 Series insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
