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TravelMate 8210/8200 Series User's Guide - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 2
. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopy, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. TravelMate 8210/8200 Series Notebook PC Model - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 3
power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies. CAUTION for Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 4
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 5
by the operating 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. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 6
such a connection is available. Ensure that the above separation distance instructions are followed until the transmission is completed. Parts of the device are magnetic. Metallic materials may be attracted to interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider. - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 7
same compartment as the device, its parts, or enhancements. For vehicles equipped with . Switch off your device before boarding an aircraft. The use of obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres such as near gas pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions on the use - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 8
instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 9
shipped enabled for power management: • Activate display' Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. • Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity. • Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 10
tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 11
, take breaks regularly, and do some stretching exercises. Note: For more information, please refer to "Regulations and safety notices" on page 71 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 12
for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your computer. The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 13
• Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 ºC ( 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 power - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 14
of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 15
Your Acer notebook tour 11 Front view 11 Closed front view 12 Left view 14 Right view 15 Rear view 16 Base view 17 Specifications 18 Indicators 23 Easy-launch buttons 24 Touchpad 25 Touchpad basics 25 Using the keyboard 27 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 27 Windows - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 16
Adjusting the volume 33 Acer OrbiCam 34 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 35 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 35 Capturing photos/videos 37 Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam 37 Enabling the Acer VisageON 38 Acer GraviSense 41 Using Acer GraviSense 41 Protecting the HDD 41 Anti-Theft - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 17
1394 port 59 PC Card slot 60 ExpressCard 61 Installing memory 62 BIOS utility 63 Boot sequence 63 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 63 Password 63 Using software 64 Playing DVD movies 64 Power management 65 Acer eRecovery Management 65 Create backup 66 Restore from backup 66 - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 18
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Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 20
with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt/decrypt a file: the supervisor password and the file-specific password - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 21
. If you do not set a password, Acer eLock Management will reset back to the initial status with all locks removed. Note: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 22
your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - release unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - remove unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - improve the usability and performance of your Windows XP - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 23
from a hidden partition (factory defaults). • Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point). • Recover from CD/DVD. For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 65 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Note: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 24
inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 25
Empowering Technology 7 Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically apply the AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 26
: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. DC mode To suit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Or, you can define up to three of your own profiles. Create new power scheme 1 Assign a name for - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 27
be taken when the cover is closed, and set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. • View information about Acer ePower Management. Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions: XGA and SVGA. - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 28
Empowering Technology 10 - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 29
notebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 4 Camera Captures photos and videos - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 30
4 Battery indicator 5 5-in-1 card reader Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Locks and releases the lid. Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's batttery status. Accepts MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 31
in jack Microphone jack Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack with S/PDIF support Bluetooth communication button/indicator Wireless communication button/indicator 4-pin IEEE 1394 to enable/disable the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (optional). Press to enable/disable - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 32
14 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Kensington lock slot Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. Optical drive Internal - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 33
view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 Item Description SmartCard slot Accepts the TravelMate SmartCard. USB 2.0 port Ventilation slots Ethernet (RJ45) port External display (VGA) port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 34
view English # Icon Item 1 DVI-D port Description Supports digital video connections 2 124-pin Acer Connects to Acer ezDock. ezDock connector 3 S-video/TV-out port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 4 Battery Powers the computer. 5 DC-in jack Connects to - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 35
disk (secured with screws). 7 Acer DASP (Disk AntiShock Protection) Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and bumps. 8 Wireless LAN and Houses the computer's WLAN and main memory compartments memory (secured with screws). 9 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to stay cool - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 36
18 Specifications English Operating system Platform System memory • Windows Vista™ Capable • Windows Vista™ Premium Ready • Genuine Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) Intel® Centrino® Duo - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 37
Display and graphics Storage subsystem Dimensions and weight Power subsystem 19 • 15.4" WSXGA+ TFT LCD: 1680 x 1050 resolution, 16.7 million colors, supporting simultaneous multiwindow viewing via Acer GridVista™ • ATI Mobility™ Radeon® X1600 with 256 MB of GDDR3 VRAM, supporting ATI PowerPlay™ - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 38
• • Audio • • • • • Communication • • • • • • 88-/89-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support Four easy-launch buttons Two front-access buttons - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 39
(FIR) port • External display (VGA) port • S-Video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone/line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • TravelMate SmartCard solution • Acer DASP+ (Disk Anti-Shock Protection - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 40
MediaBay 100/120/160 GB 2nd hard disk drive module • Acer MediaBay 6-cell Li-ion 2nd battery pack • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 512 MB or 1 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM memory • 9-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter • External USB floppy disk drive • W-cable(for connecting to printer - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 41
English 23 Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status indicators, including four on the front panel. The power, battery, Bluetooth and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 42
Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easylaunch 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 - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 43
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 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 44
; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 45
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 + Scroll Lock + Description - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 46
28 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key 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 variety of - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 47
and the BIOS utility. Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. 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 - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 48
30 English Hotkey Icon Function + Touchpad toggle + Speaker toggle + Volume up Description Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Turns the speakers on and off. Increases the sound volume. + Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 49
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 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 50
. Insert a clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. 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 - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 51
English 33 Audio The computer comes with 32-bit Intel 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 29 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume. - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 52
at the back of the LCD panel. The Acer OrbiCam fully supports the Acer Video Conference technology so you transmit the best video conference quality over an Instant Messenger service. Getting to know your Acer OrbiCam 1 23 # Item 1 Lens 2 Power indicator 3 Rubber grip (selected models only - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 53
English 35 Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture resolution, click - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 54
, Preview, and Folder tabs. Use the options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. Camera Settings Basic settings Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display, then select Camera Settings from the pop - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 55
face-tracking feature on or off. Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to get the desired angle, then click the Take a Picture or Record a Video button. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to display/play - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 56
of centering your face beyond the capture window frame. Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently. To enable the Acer VisageON: 1 Right-click on this icon, then select VisageON from the pop-up menu. The VisageON window appears. 2 Select and apply a video effect from the left section of the - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 57
all the users' face in the capture window, otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera. 2 Click the right icon to zoom in/out or reset the current view. 3 Click VisageON to display a pop-menu that allows configuration of the camera, face tracking and video effects - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 58
The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON window. Notes: 1. When using avatars, you may have to calibrate the face points to achieve better tracking. Follow screen instructions from the VisageON window to continue. 2. You may use video effects when using the camera for - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 59
is known as "parking" the heads) in the event that sudden motion is detected. Acer GraviSense can also be set to activate an alarm in case your notebook is moved by an unauthorized person. Using Acer GraviSense You can launch Acer GraviSense in a number of ways: • From the Start menu, go to Start - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 60
English 42 Anti-Theft Activate this feature by right-clicking on the tray icon and selecting Anti-Theft. When enabled, this feature will sound an alarm if your notebook is moved. This feature is password-protected to prevent unauthorized access. The first time you activate this function, you will - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 61
Alt + Tab 2 Ctrl + Shift + Esc 3 Ctrl + Alt + Del 4 Windows keys 5 Task bar • When activated, the settings below will be changed to "do nothing" (your personal settings will be recovered once the Anti-Theft function is disabled): a) Power button b) Sleep button c) Close the lid If the system detects - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 62
the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual monitor feature of your notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then, select - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 63
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 Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 24 for the location of the - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 64
AntiVirus. 2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scans. 3 In the Scans panel, click Run Full System Scan. 4 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 or at periodic intervals - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 65
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? Remove or replace -click on your Windows desktop and select - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 66
level may be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control icon optical drive tray without turning on the power. There is a mechanical eject hole on drivers (for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared port is enabled - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 67
is connected to a power outlet and that location. Refer to the Windows manual. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can skip BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 68
the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to 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 - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 69
notebook the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external open the display; then press and release the power button. If you are taking the computer to Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). Or: You can put the computer in Sleep mode by - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 70
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 some items at home, take the following items with you: • AC adapter and power cord • The printed User's Guide - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 71
heat adapter, you can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home. If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time, you might also want to add an external keyboard adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 72
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 you - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 73
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 63. • User Password secures your computer against your password, please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center. - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 74
BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User halts. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to shut - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 75
English 57 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 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 76
English 58 Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network. Fast - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 77
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 digital camera. See your video or digital camera's documentation for details. - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 78
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 slot and 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 Exit the - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 79
enhances the usability and expandability of your computer. ExpressCards support a vast number of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters. ExpressCards support USB 2.0 and PCI Express applications. Important! There are two - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 80
it down until it clicks into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with 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 - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 81
encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; while the notebook PC logo is and keys to set this value to Enabled. Password To set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 82
or region USA, Canada Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan Southeast Asia, Taiwan, South Korea Latin America, Australia, New Zealand Former USSR, parts of Africa, India People's Republic of China Note: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 83
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 Management Acer eRecovery Management - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 84
is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5 Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process. Note: The "Restore C:" item is enabled only if there is a user backup stored on the hard disk - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 85
using this feature. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next. 6 Select the desired driver/application and follow the instructions on screen to re-install. At first launch, Acer - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 86
-disk recovery are protected by a password that can be changed by the user. Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery Management. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. The default password is - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 87
or an authorized service center. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. If you still encounter problems after going - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 88
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and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer. Operation conditions This device complies with Part - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 90
users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this notebook PC series - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 91
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 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 92
also cause a false answer condition. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a call to another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this appliance may not operate - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 93
English English 75 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive 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 EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 94
) • Article 3.1(b) EMC • EN301 489-1 V1.4.1:2002 • EN301 489-17 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) • EN301 489-24 V1.2.1:2002 (Applied to models with 3G function) • Article - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 95
English English 77 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 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 96
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 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 97
for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. 3 High power radar are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 98
Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the name: Notebook PC Model number: ZC1 Machine type: TravelMate 8210/8200 SKU number: TravelMate 821xxx/820xxx Name of responsible party: Acer America - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 99
Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: [email protected] Hereby declare that: Product: Personal Computer Trade Name: Acer Model Number: ZC1 Machine Type: TravelMate 8210/8200 SKU Number :TravelMate 821xxx/820xxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 100
82 LCD panel ergonomic specifications English Design viewing distance Design inclination angle Design azimuth angle Viewing 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 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 101
for xiv BIOS utility 37, 63 brightness hotkeys 30 C caps lock 27 on indicator 23 care AC adapter xiii battery pack xiv computer xiii CD-ROM ejecting manually 48 troubleshooting 48 cleaning computer xiv computer caring for xiii cleaning xiv disconnecting 51 features 11, 44 indicators 23 keyboards 27 - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 User's Guide EN - Page 102
48 problems 47 CD-ROM 48 display 47 keyboard 48 printer 48 startup 47 troubleshooting 69 Q questions setting location for modem use 49 S safety CD or DVD 75 modem notices 72 scroll lock 27 security keylock 32, 55 passwords 55 speakers hotkey 30 troubleshooting 48 support information 50
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TravelMate 8210/8200 Series
User's Guide