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TravelMate 4060 Series User's Guide - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 2
or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. TravelMate 4060 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 3
iii Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost or federal laws. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 4
iv First things first We would like to thank you for making the TravelMate series of notebook PC your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. 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 - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 5
power off, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click the computer on uneven surfaces. Taking care of your AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to any other device. • Do not step on - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 6
batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter instructions for wireless option devices that are included in the user's manual of - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 7
instructions iii First things first iv Your guides iv Basic care and tips for using your computer iv Turning your computer on and off iv Taking care of your computer v Taking care of your AC adapter v Taking care of your battery pack vi Cleaning and servicing vi A TravelMate - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 8
Taking your notebook PC with you 28 Disconnecting from the desktop 28 Moving network feature 35 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 35 IEEE 1394 port 36 PC Card slot 36 Installing memory 37 BIOS utility 38 Boot sequence 38 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 38 Password 39 Using software 39 - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 9
43 Troubleshooting tips 43 Error messages 43 Regulations and safety notices 45 ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance 45 FCC notice 45 Modem notices 46 Important safety instructions 49 Laser compliance statement 51 LCD pixel statement 51 Macrovision copyright protection - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 10
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your new TravelMate computer. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 4 Palmrest Comfortable support area for - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 12
. Closed front view # Icon Item 1 Speakers 2 Power indicator 3 Battery indicator 4 Bluetooth communication button/indicator 5 Wireless communication button/indicator 6 Line-in jack Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Lights up when the computer is on - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 13
Microphone jack Accepts input from external microphones. Headphones/speakers/ Connects to audio line-out devices line-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones). USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Latch Locks and releases the lid. Left view # Icon - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 14
, USB camera). 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 5 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Rear view # Icon Item 1 DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 15
release Releases the battery for removal. latch 3 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Memory Houses the computer's main memory and Mini - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 16
6 English Specifications Operating system Platform System memory Display and graphics Storage subsystem Dimensions and weight Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) or Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) Processor: Intel® Pentium® M processor 730/740/750/760/770/ - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 17
Software ACPI 1.0b CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 65 W Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) or 29.6 W Li-ion battery pack (4-cell) 2.5-hour rapid charge; 3.5-hour charge-in-use 65 W AC adapter 88-/89-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard Touchpad with 4-way - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 18
256/512 MB or 1 GB DDR2 533 MHz soDIMM modules Li-ion battery pack 65 W AC adapter External USB floppy disk drive Temperature: • Operating: 5° C to 35° C year International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 19
Lights up when the battery is being charged. Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 20
buttons Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button. Press < > to run the Acer eManager. Please see "Acer eManager" on page 19. The mail and Web - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 21
your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 22
English 12 Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Select Click once. Tap once. Drag Click and hold, then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor. - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 23
English 13 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 24
English 14 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 25
19. Launches Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager. See "Acer eManager" on page 19. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. Turns - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 26
Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 27
computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available. - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 28
English 18 Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and dual stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hotkeys" on page 14 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume. - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 29
four main settings: Acer ePowerManagement, Acer ePresentation, Acer eRecovery and Acer eSettings. To set the < > key, see "Easy-launch buttons" on page 9. Acer ePowerManagement Provides a central location from which to control all your PC's power schemes and maximize battery life. Acer ePresentation - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 30
monitor. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 31
dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 32
Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 10 for the location of the easylaunch buttons. Icon on the desktop or click on the Start menu in the Windows taskbar, highlight Programs, and select Norton AntiVirus. - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 33
the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scan for Viruses. 3 In the Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer. 4 Under Actions, click Scan. 5 When the scan is complete, a scan summary appears. Click Finished. You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 34
or boot up. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. Check the following: • If you are using on the battery, it may be low and unable to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 35
or paperclip into the hole and push to eject the tray. The keyboard does not respond. Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. The printer does not work. Check the - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 36
first booting your notebook, recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to perform system recovery. Important! This feature occupies 2 to 3 GB in a hidden partition - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 37
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. If there are error messages or beeps reported by your computer, write them - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 38
notebook display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). Or: You can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing + - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 39
than your computer. If your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the meeting room. If the some items at home, take the following items with you: • AC adapter and power cord • The printed User's Guide - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 40
require you to turn on your computer when carrying it into the gate area. What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 41
• AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. If not, purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 42
lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models BIOS utility. See "BIOS utility" on page 38. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 43
screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press . • When - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 44
English 34 Expanding through options Your notebook PC 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. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 45
Ethernet cable from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network. Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 46
) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs. Popular PC Cards include flash, fax/data modem, wireless LAN and SCSI cards. CardBus improves on the 16-bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits. Note: Refer to your card - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 47
make the proper connections (e.g., network cable), if necessary. See your card manual for details. Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card: 1 card. Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 48
the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 49
English 39 Password To set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to enable this feature. Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is installed - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 50
employs a power management scheme that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Windows handles all power-saving chores for your computer. Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery is a tool to quickly - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 51
DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5 Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen instructions to - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 52
01. Factory default image and click Next. 7 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. Re-install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 53
attempt to open the computer yourself; contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC 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 - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 54
44 If you still encounter problems after 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. English - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 55
notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 56
Canada. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this notebook PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 57
advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem. If the problem is with the equipment, discontinue use and contact your dealer or - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 58
Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. For modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 1 The grant of - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 59
support pulse specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that calls are answered between 3 and 30 seconds of receipt of ringing. 8 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. Important safety instructions Read these instructions - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 60
a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. 12 The notebook PC series uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend in the product specification list. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. 13 - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 61
technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,132. - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 62
standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. Depending on configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Below information is for products with such devices. European Union (EU) This - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 63
limits. Nevertheless, the notebook PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows: 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user's manual of each RF - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 64
Operation in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is ) devices. Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102) The notebook PC series employs low gain integral antennas that do not emit RF field in - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 65
/importer is responsible for this declaration: Product name: Notebook PC Model number: ZL8 Machine type: TravelMate 406xxx SKU number: TravelMate 406xxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party: 2641 Orchard Parkway - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 66
Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: [email protected] Declares that product: Notebook PC Trade name: Acer Model number: ZL8 Machine type: TravelMate 406xxx SKU number: TravelMate 406xxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Is in compliance with the essential requirements - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 67
for vi BIOS utility 38 brightness hotkeys 15 C caps lock 13 on indicator 9 care AC adapter v battery pack vi computer v CD-ROM ejecting 17 ejecting manually 25 troubleshooting 25 cleaning computer vi computer caring for v cleaning vi disconnecting 28 features 1, 20 indicators 9 keyboards 13 moving - Acer TravelMate 4060 | TravelMate 4060 User's Guide - Page 68
36 ejecting 37 inserting 37 ports 34 printer troubleshooting 25 problems 24 CD-ROM 25 display 24 keyboard 25 printer 25 startup 24 troubleshooting 43 Q questions setting location for modem use 25 S safety CD or DVD 51 FCC notice 45 general instructions 49 modem notices 46 scroll lock 13 security
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TravelMate 4060 Series
User's Guide