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TravelMate C110 series
User’s Guide
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TMC110-en.book Page ii Friday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM Copyright © 2003. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. TravelMate C110 series User’s Guide Original Issue: March 2003 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 exp
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TMC110-en.book Page iii Friday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM 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 Bottom view 9 Using your computer in tablet mode 10 Switching to tablet mode 10 Switching to computer mode 15 Features 16 Indicators 18 Using the keyboard 19 Special keys 19 Touchpad 26 Touchpad basics 26 Storage 28 Hard disk 28 Optical drive 28 Audio 29
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TMC110-en.book Page iv Friday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM 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
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TMC110-en.book Page v Friday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM v First things first We 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 guides To 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
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TMC110-en.book Page vi Friday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM 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. 2 Connect one end of the AC adapter to the power jack on the computer’s left panel and the othe
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TMC110-en.book Page vii Friday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM 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 release it (b) to turn on the power. The POST (power-on self-test) routine executes and Windows begins loading.
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TMC110-en.book Page viii Friday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM viii To turn the power off, do any of the following: Click on Start, Turn off Computer; then click Turn Off. Use the power switch Note: You can also use the power switch to perform power management functions. See “Power management” on page 30. Use the customized functions for power management You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hot key (Fn-F4). Note: If you cannot power o
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TMC110-en.book Page ix Friday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM 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. 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
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TMC110-en.book Page 1 Friday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM 1 Getting to know your TravelMate
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TMC110-en.book Page 2 Friday, March 21, 2003 2:02 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.
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TMC110-en.book Page 3 Friday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM 3 A TravelMate tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer. Front view # Item Description 1 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
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TMC110-en.book Page 4 Friday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM 4 1 Getting to know your TravelMate # Item Description 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 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 8 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like the center and right) left and right mouse
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TMC110-en.book Page 5 Friday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM 5 # Item Description 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 This button is used to emulate the button 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) tha
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TMC110-en.book Page 6 Friday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM 6 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Click on the Tablet Buttons tab on the Tablet and Pen Settings dialog box and change the buttons accordingly. Left view # Item Description 1 Screen support Supports the LCD screen, press and release before switching from PC mode to tablet mode and vice versa. 2 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw).
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TMC110-en.book Page 7 Friday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM 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 Type II 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card. 4 Power switch Turns on the computer power. 5 Speaker/Headphone- Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., out
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TMC110-en.book Page 8 Friday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM 8 1 Getting to know your TravelMate # Item Description 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. Rear view # Item Description 1 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 Expansion port Connects to I/O port replicator or Easy
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TMC110-en.book Page 9 Friday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM 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. 5 Hard disk anti-shock Protects your hard disk against protection accidental shock and vibration. 6 Personal identification slot Insert an identification card to per
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TMC110-en.book Page 10 Friday, March 21, 2003 2:02 PM 10 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Using your computer in tablet mode Your 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 mani
