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- Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 1
TravelMate 220/260 series User's guide - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 2
. 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. TravelMate 220/ 260 series Notebook computer Model - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 3
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 - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 4
2 Click 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. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our Web site (global.acer.com - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 5
the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating. Taking care of your battery pack Here 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 - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 6
. Recycle if at all possible. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use . • The computer does not operate normally. Please refer to "Troubleshooting my computer" on page 43. - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 7
8 Indicators 10 Using the keyboard 11 Special keys 11 Touchpad 17 Touchpad basics 17 Storage 19 Hard disk 19 AcerMedia drive 19 Floppy drive 21 Audio 22 Adjusting the volume 22 Power management 23 Moving around with your TravelMate 24 Disconnecting from the desktop - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 8
viii BIOS Utility 42 3 Troubleshooting my computer 43 Frequently-asked questions 45 Error messages 49 Requesting service 51 International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) 51 Before you call 51 Appendix A Specifications 53 Appendix B Notices 59 Index 67 - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 9
1 Getting to know your TravelMate - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 10
Your TravelMate computer combines highperformance, 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. - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 11
for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also that turns on and off when the floppy is active. 4 Floppy drive Internal diskette drive; accepts 3.5-inch diskettes. 5 Floppy disk eject button Push this button - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 12
4 # Item 7 Palmrest 8 Keyboard 9 Status indicators Left view 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Description Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the the card slot. Turns on the computer power. Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). 6 Line-in jack Accepts - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 13
a mono/stereo condenser microphone. Controls the volume of the speakers. Accepts the video capture kit option on the left side of the computer. # Item 1 Video capture kit slot 2 Battery bay 3 AcerMedia drive 4 LED indicator 5 Eject button 6 Emergency eject slot 7 Power jack Description Accepts the - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 14
6 Rear view 1 Getting to know your TravelMate # Item 1 PS/2 port 2 Serial port Description Connects to any PS/2-compatible device (e.g., PS/2 keyboard/mouse/keypad). Connects to a serial device (e.g., serial mouse). 3 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer). - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 15
bay release latch Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal or swapping. 5 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module. 6 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 7 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 8 Hard disk bay Houses the computer - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 16
memory bus • AcerMedia bay (removable CD or DVD drive) • Built-in floppy drive • High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk • High-capacity battery display support • Supports other audio with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer • Built-in dual speakers • High-speed CD or DVD drive (AcerMedia bay) • USB video - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 17
• USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports Human-centric design and ergonomics • All-in-one design (CD or DVD drive, floppy drive, and hard disk) • Sleek, smooth and stylish design • Full-sized keyboard • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Expansion • One Type III or one Type II CardBus PC Card - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 18
10 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Indicators The computer has six easy-to-read status icons it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode. Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or AcerMedia drive is active. Lights when the battery is being charged. Caps Lock Num Lock Lights when Caps Lock - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 19
full-sized keys and 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. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock (Fn-F11) Scroll Lock (Fn-F12) Description When - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 20
12 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 21
13 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples: + Tab computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 22
14 1 Getting to know your TravelMate To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). See the Online guide for details. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. See the Online guide for details. Switches display output between - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 23
-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard. Note 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 be set to United States - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 24
TravelMate 3 Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol. Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to http://www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. Launch Keys Located at the top of the keyboard . To set the launch keys, run the Acer Launch Manager. - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 25
your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Note: When using an external USB or serial mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 26
18 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Function Execute Select Drag Access context menu Scroll Left button Right button Click twice quickly Click once Click and hold, then use finger to drag - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 27
: • High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk • AcerMedia drive • Floppy drive Hard disk The high-capacity hard disk is the answer to your storage needs. This is where your data files are stored. AcerMedia drive The AcerMedia drive bay accepts a wide variety of media drive modules for use with your - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 28
TravelMate Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is installed in the AcerMedia drive region code set will remain permanent. Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times Latin America, Australia, New Zealand 5 Former U.S.S.R., parts of Africa, India 6 People's Republic of - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 29
21 Floppy drive The internal floppy drive accepts standard 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB diskettes. Inserting and ejecting a diskette Insert a diskette (label side up) into the floppy drive. Eject a diskette by pressing the floppy disk eject button (a) and pull out the diskette to remove it. - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 30
to know your TravelMate Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio. The built-in dual stereo speakers are easy to access. There are audio ports on the left panel of the computer. See "Left view" on page 4 for more information on external audio devices. Adjusting the - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 31
following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to the serial and parallel ports, and video memory. If no supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Windows - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 32
TravelMate Moving around with your TravelMate 2 Remove any media, diskette or compact disc, from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the operating system. 4 Turn off the Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 7 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor, and other external devices - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 33
from Hibernation mode. What to bring to short meetings A fully charged battery runs the computer for about 2.5 hours under most circumstances. If your all media, diskettes and compact discs, from the drive(s). Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in a protective - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 34
you already have some items at home, bring the following items with you: • AC adapter and power cord • The printed user's manual • AcerMedia drive module(s) Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work: • Minimize the effect of temperature - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 35
to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer • AcerMedia drive module(s) Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 36
TravelMate • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • AcerMedia drive module(s) • Additional printer driver AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. If not, purchase a power cord - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 37
to the BIOS Utility. See "BIOS Utility" on page 42 and your online guide for more details. • Power-on Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum security. • Hard Disk Password - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 38
your TravelMate removed from the computer and moved to another computer, it cannot be accessed without the Hard Disk Password. Important! Do not forget your Setup and Hard Disk Password! If you forget your password, please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center. Entering - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 39
to shut down the computer. Then turn on the computer again, and try again. If you fail to enter the Hard Disk Password, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Setting passwords You can set passwords using: • Notebook Manager • BIOS Utility See your online guide for more details. - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 40
32 1 Getting to know your TravelMate - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 41
2 Customizing my computer - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 42
After learning the basics of your TravelMate 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. - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 43
35 Expanding through options Your TravelMate offers you a complete mobile computing experience. AcerMedia bay modules To swap drive modules in and out of the AcerMedia drive bay, follow these steps: 1 Turn your computer off. 2 Close the display cover. 3 Turn the computer over. 4 Slide and hold the - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 44
computer external devices to the computer, see your online guide for more details. Modem Your computer has a built phone line jack. Start your communications software program. See your communications manual for instructions. Network Your computer has built-in Ethernet/Fast Ethernet capabilities. To - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 45
37 to an network jack or hub. Consult your network administrator for details. Universal Serial Bus The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect and daisy-chain USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. Your computer has two ports - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 46
possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs. Popular type III cards include flash memory, SRAM, fax/data modem, LAN and SCSI cards. CardBus improves on by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits. Note: Refer to your card's manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions. - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 47
soDIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The computer supports SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory). There are two memory slots on your computer, one of which is occupied by standard memory. You can upgrade memory by installing a memory module into the available slot, or - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 48
computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base. 2 Remove the screw from the memory cover (a); then lift up and remove the memory cover (b). 3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot (a), then gently press it down - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 49
has a built-in system setup program called Notebook Manager. The Windows-based Notebook Manager allows you to set passwords, the startup sequence of the drives, and power management settings. It also shows current hardware configurations. To start the Notebook Manager, press Fn-F2 or follow these - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 50
. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during the POST (power-on selftest) while the TravelMate logo is being displayed. See your online guide for more information. BIOS Utility System Information Basic System Settings - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 51
3 Troubleshooting my computer - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 52
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 - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 53
If you are running on battery power, it may be low and unable to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure damaged or missing. Insert the startup disk you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl-Alt-Del to restart the system. This - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 54
on the computer or on an external monitor. No audio is heard from the computer. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on button on the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip and push to eject the tray. - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 55
a disc cleaning kit. Remember to follow the instructions included with the kit. • If the problem does not lie with the disc, your CD or DVD drive may be dirty. Clean it using a drive cleaning kit. Follow the instructions included with the kit. The keyboard does not respond. Try attaching an external - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 56
48 3 Troubleshooting my computer connectors and there and the corresponding port on the printer. • During POST, press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the parallel port is enabled if you use a parallel printer. I begin setting up your location. Refer to Windows Help and Support. - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 57
recommended course of action. Error Messages CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error Disk Boot Failure Diskette Drive Controller Error or No Controller Present Diskette Drive Error Diskette Drive Type Mismatch Equipment Configuration Error Hard Disk 0 Error Hard Disk 0 Extended Type Error I/O Parity - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 58
-Time Clock Error Press F2 (during POST) to enter the BIOS Utility; then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer. Video RAM BIOS Bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 59
. 3 Click on the Support Information button. Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service, and please be at your computer when you call. With your support, we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently. - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 60
52 3 Troubleshooting my computer If there are error messages or beeps reported by your computer, write them down as they appear on the screen (or the number - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 61
Appendix A Specifications - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 62
This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer. - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 63
SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) • 512 KB Flash ROM BIOS Data storage • One 3.5-inch internal floppy drive • One high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • One 5.25-inch internal removable CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or DVD/CD- RW drive (AcerMedia bay) Display and video • 13.3" or 14.1" Thin-Film - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 64
model with battery and CD-ROM drive • 311 (W) x 260.5 (D) x 36.7 (H) mm Environment • Temperature • Operating: 5°C ~ 35°C • Non-operating: -10°C ~ 60°C • Humidity (non-condensing) • Operating: 20% ~ 85% RH • Non-operating: 20% ~ 85% RH System • Microsoft Windows • ACPI support • DMI 2.0-compliant - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 65
/2.5-hour charge-in-use • AC adapter • 60-Watt • Auto sensing 100~240Vac, 50~60Hz Options • 128-/256-/512-MB memory upgrade module • PS/2 Y-bridge cable • Additional AC adapter and battery pack • External battery charger • InviLink 802.11b wireless LAN PC card • Lucent AP-100 802.11b Access Point - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 66
58 Appendix A Specifications - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 67
Appendix B Notices - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 68
This appendix lists the general notices of your computer. - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 69
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer. Use conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 70
Canada. Modem notices FCC This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the bottom network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify determine if it is causing the problem. If the problem is with the equipment, discontinue use - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 71
Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. 1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 10 Do not attempt to service this - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 72
change in performance, indicating a need for service. 12 Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman. 13 Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 73
. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Léver det brugte - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 74
B Notices Year 2000 compliance statement The TravelMate 220/ 260 series notebook computer carries the "Hardware NSTL Tested Year hardware compliance. For more details, check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center Web site (http:// global.acer.com/service/pcy2000.html) LCD pixel statement The LCD - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 75
Index A AC adapter caring for ===î AcerMedia drive ===NV installing and removing ===PR swapping ===PR audio ===OO adjusting the volume ===OO troubleshooting ===QS B battery pack caring for ===î charging indicator ===NM BIOS utility ===QO brightness hotkeys ===NR C caps lock ===NN on indicator ===NM - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 76
===NN security keylock ===OV passwords ===OV service when to call ===îá speakers hotkey ===NR troubleshooting ===QS specifications ===RQ Standby mode hotkey ===NQ status indicator ===NM status indicators ===NM storage ===NV AcerMedia drive ===NV hard disk ===NV support information ===RN T touchpad - Acer TravelMate 260 | Travelmate 220 User Guide - Page 77
troubleshooting ===QQ tips ===QV U universal serial bus ===PT V view front ===Q left ===Q 69 rear ===S right ===R volume adjusting ===OO W warranty International Traveler's Warranty ===RN Windows keys ===NP
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TravelMate 220/260 series
User’s guide