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TravelMate 4520/4220 Series User's Guide - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 2
or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. TravelMate 4520/4220 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 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 3
the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply for use when no PCMCIA Card is installed in the slot. CAUTION for Listening To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 4
or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Using electrical power • This product should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating. • This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in a grounded - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 5
servicing Do not attempt to service instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Guidelines for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 6
could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Switch off the notebook near gas pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, storage and distribution areas; chemical plants; or where blasting operations are in progress - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 7
or radio transmitting devices when using your laptop under the following conditions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless lan (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch off your device when its use is - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 8
an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Switch off the device at refueling points such as near gas pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, storage, and distribution areas; chemical plants; or where blasting operations are - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 9
out through your mobile phone or other telephone call system. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 10
conventional equipment. More information refers to http://www.energystar.gov and http://www.energystar.gov/powermangement. Note: The statement above is applicable only to Acer notebooks with an ENERGY STAR sticker located in the bottom right-hand corner of the palm rest. As an ENERGY STAR partner - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 11
tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your : • placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 12
breaks regularly, and do some stretching exercises. Note: For more information, please refer to "Regulations and safety notices" on page 66 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 13
is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Basic care and tips for using your - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 14
power off, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. 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 the - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 15
them away from children. • Dispose of used 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. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 16
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of your AC adapter xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management 7 Acer eLock Management - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 18
utilities 38 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 38 Launch Manager 39 Norton Internet Security 40 NTI Shadow 41 Frequently asked questions 42 Requesting service 45 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 45 Before you call 45 Battery pack 46 Battery pack characteristics - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 19
port 58 PC Card slot 59 Installing memory 60 BIOS utility 60 Boot sequence 60 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 61 Password 61 Using software 61 Playing DVD movies 61 Acer eRecovery Management 62 Create backup 62 Burn backup disc 63 Restore and recovery 63 Troubleshooting 64 - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 20
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battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption (for selected models). • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 22
eNet Management helps you quickly connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, select "Acer eNet Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu. You can also set - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 23
Empowering Technology 3 Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored include network connection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 24
can also create customized power plans. You can create, switch between, edit, delete and restore power plans, as described below. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs. You can open Windows power options by clicking "More Power Options". Note - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 25
active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in the upper half of the window. Click the sleep - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 26
display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system. For projectors and external devices that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting. Note: If the restored - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 27
with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption password. This password - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 28
data can't be stolen while your system is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any other removable storage devices that can be mounted as a file system when plugged - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 29
Empowering Technology 9 - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 30
disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. By default, user-created backups are stored to the D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: • Password protection (Empowering Technology password) • Full and incremental backups to hard disk or - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 31
Empowering Technology 11 For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 62 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Note: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disc" feature to burn a backup - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 32
Empowering Technology 12 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 33
Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on or off, and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 34
Empowering Technology 14 - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 35
tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication (for selected models). 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 36
show the status of the computer's functions and components. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 7 Easylaunch buttons" on page 26 for more details. 13 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 37
Connects to audio line-out devices speaker/line-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones). 8 Bluetooth Enable/disable the Bluetooth function. communication (manufacturing option). switch 9 Wireless Enable/disable the wireless function. communication (manufacturing option). switch 10 Latch - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 38
eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off (location depends on model). USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 39
Icon 1 2 Item Description PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot. button PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card. 3 Two USB 2.0 Connect to VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 7 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. Rear view # Icon 1 2 Item Ventilation slots Modem (RJ-11) - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 40
battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Acer DASP (Disk Anti- Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and Shock Protection) bumps. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 6 Battery - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 41
® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (for selected models) Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 42
Audio • • • • 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) enhancement Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD/CD-RW combo drive 5-in-1 card reader supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 43
® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (for selected models) WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) (for selected models) LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; Wake-onRing ready PC Card slot (one Type II) 5-in-1 card reader (MS/MS - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 44
your PC depends on the model purchased. • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager • 512 MB/1 GB/ 2 GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules • 9-cell 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack • External USB floppy disk drive • 3-pin 65 W AC adaptor • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 45
the hard disk drive is active. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Caps Lock Power Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Wireless - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 46
English 26 Easy-launch buttons There are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button. Press < > to run the Acer Empowering Technology. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. The mail and Web browser - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 47
runs the Windows® lock function to lock the notebook when you step out. If the laptop is equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you storage device, for convenient and secure backup. Icon Productivity key Lock Presentation Sync Default application Launch Windows Lock function Minimizes your open windows - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 48
its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move 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 the touchpad (2) to move - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 49
left or right a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click your touchpad. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 50
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 small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 51
: Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 52
controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Switches - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 53
33 English Hotkey Icon + Function Volume up Description Increases the sound volume. + Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + + Brightness up Brightness down Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness. - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 54
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 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 55
English 35 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 56
English 36 Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 57
English 37 Audio The computer comes with 32-bit High Definition (HD) 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 32 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume. - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 58
notebook, first ensure that a second display is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows the process. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 59
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 set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 26 for the location of the easylaunch buttons. You can - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 60
secure. How do I check for viruses? 1 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to scan your system. 4 When the scan is complete, review the results of the scan. Note: For optimal security, run a Full System Scan when scanning - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 61
") to another location (the "backup destination"). The backup jobs are continuous because they are scheduled to regularly update the data in maintain. Shadow supports backups on local hard drives, USB/FireWire external hard drives, USB pen drives, NAS devices, and any drive with drive letter access. - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 62
AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in the external USB floppy drive Right-click on your Windows desktop and select Properties - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 63
English 43 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 the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. In Windows, look at - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 64
), you need to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on Dialing Rules and begin setting up your location. Refer to the Windows manual. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can skip the Internet - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 65
when you travel, to receive the benefits from our support centers. Place your proof-of-purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport. If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you can still get in contact with our offices - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 66
the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the AC adapter. Your computer supports charge-in-use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 67
it will reach the end of its effective life. A standard computer battery has a life span of about 300 charges. Installing and removing the battery pack Important! Before removing the battery from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you want to continue using your computer. Otherwise, turn off the - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 68
and improving recharging efficiency. You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below: • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for on-the-go use. • Eject a PC Card if it is not being used, as it will continue to draw power (for selected model - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 69
49 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter. English Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. When the battery-low - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 70
English 50 Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hints floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 71
be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your removed all media and compact disks from the drive(s). Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in a AC adapter and power cord • The printed User's Guide - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 72
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 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 73
for traveling. What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer • Proof of purchase, in case - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 74
a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, located on the chassis of the Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility. Once set, you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. See "BIOS utility" on page 60. • User Password - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 75
center of the display 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 - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 76
English 56 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 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 77
of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network. Fast Infrared (FIR) The computer's Fast Infrared (FIR) port allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR-aware computers and peripherals such as PDAs, mobile phones, and infrared printers. The infrared port can transfer data at - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 78
English 58 Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. IEEE 1394 port The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394compatible device like a video camera or - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 79
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's manual for details on how to install and use the - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 80
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 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 81
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 in the optical drive . Recovering your hard disk does not - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 82
to hard disk, CD or DVD. You can also backup/restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers. Acer eRecovery > or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select the - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 83
instructions on screen to complete the process. Note: Create a factory drivers for your Acer system. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Restore - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 84
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 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 85
65 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 English - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 86
installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 87
acer.com/products/notebook/reg-nb/index.htm for complete documents.) Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 88
an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If this equipment should fail to line to determine if it is causing the problem. If the problem is with the equipment, discontinue use and "] for single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 89
within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and b The equipment shall go guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing . Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 90
used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 91
wireless use. Depending on configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth 17 V1.2.1:2002 • EN301 489-3 V1.4.1:2002 (Applied to models with 27MHz wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN301 489-7 V1.2.1:2002 (Applied to models with 3G function) - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 92
English 72 wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN301 511 V9.0.2:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function) • EN301 908-1 V2.2.1:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function). • EN301 908-2 V2.2.1:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function). - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 93
and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure 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 - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 94
, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. b 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 subject to licensing. c Operation in 5 GHz band • The device - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 95
BM7) Pixel fault class 500 mm 0.0° 90.0° Class IV 85.0° • Illuminance level: [250 + (250cosα)] lx where α = 85° • Color: Source D65 • Ordinary LCD: Class I • Protective or Acer CrystalBrite™ LCD: Class III Both • Yn • u'n • v'n Class II - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 96
/importer is responsible for this declaration: Product name: Notebook PC Model number: MS2211 Machine type: TravelMate 4520/4220 SKU number: TravelMate 452xxx/472xxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party: 333 West - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 97
[email protected] Hereby declare that: Product: Personal Computer Trade Name: Acer Model Number: MS2211 Machine Type: TravelMate 4520/4220 SKU Number:TravelMate 452xxx ) for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 98
A AC adapter caring for xiv audio adjusting the volume 37 troubleshooting 43 B battery pack battery-low warning 49 caring for xv characteristics 46 charging 48 checking charge level 48 installing 47 low conditions 49 maximizing life 46 optimizing 48 removing 48 using the first time 46 BIOS utility - Acer TravelMate 4220 | TravelMate 4220 / 4520 User's Guide EN - Page 99
57 Notebook Manager hotkey 32 num lock 30 on indicator 25 numeric keypad embedded 30 P password 54 types 54 PC Card 59 ejecting 59 inserting 59 ports 56 printer troubleshooting 43 problems 42 CD-ROM 43 display 42 keyboard 43 printer 43 startup 42 troubleshooting 64 Q questions setting location for
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