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TravelMate 5520/5520G/5220/5220G Series User's Guide - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 2
Reserved. TravelMate 5520/5520G/5220/5220G Series User's Guide Original Issue: 05/2007 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 3
the dummy for use when no PCMCIA or Express Card is installed in the slot. CAUTION for Listening To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably. • Do not increase the volume level after your ears have adjusted. • Do not - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 4
may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on power strip's input rating. • This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 5
performance, indicating a need for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those cause injury and/or damage. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. If the battery leaks and you come into contact with the leaked fluids, - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 6
battery. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Acer approved chargers designated for this device. Use the battery instructions at service stations battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 7
small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children. Operating environment Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless 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 - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 8
in the same compartment as the device, its parts, or enhancements. For vehicles equipped with an air atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas at refueling points such as near gas pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions on the use of radio - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 9
dial out through your mobile phone or other telephone call system. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 10
mode by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 11
shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low- display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by using - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 12
, take 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 Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - 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 Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 14
power off, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. • 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 Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - 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 Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 16
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 Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 17
36 Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) 36 NTI Shadow 37 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 38 Launch Manager 39 Norton Internet Security 39 Frequently asked questions 41 Requesting service 44 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 44 Before you call 44 Battery pack - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 18
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 Troubleshooting tips 64 - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 19
upper half of your screen, it provides access to the following utilities: All of the following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 20
Technology program group in Start menu. You can also set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the option to manually adjust the settings to match your needs. - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 21
Empowering Technology 3 Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to 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 Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 22
a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management options. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 23
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 and hibernate modes. to view estimated - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 24
display setting. Note: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you need to use an external resolution that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor. - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 25
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 Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 26
, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any other removable storage Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set first. Once set, you can apply locks - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 27
Empowering Technology 9 - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 28
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 optical - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 29
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 Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 30
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 specifications. • Lets - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 31
orientation and synchronization status. Windows Mobility Center also includes 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 - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 32
English 14 Your Acer notebook 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 1 Acer Crystal Eye 2 Microphone Description Web camera for video communication. Internal microphone for sound - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 33
screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 4 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 26 for more details. 5 Palmrest Comfortable support as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 34
-1 card reader 4 Line-in jack 5 Microphone jack Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xDPicture Card. Note: Only one card can operate at any given time. Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 35
17 English # Icon 5 6 7 8 9 Item S-Video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port USB 2.0 port IEEE 1394 port ExpressCard/54 slot PC Card slot Description Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 36
turned off. Rear view Icon 1 2 3 Item Three USB 2.0 ports Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack Description Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a phone line. Connects to an AC adapter. 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 37
view English # Item Description 1 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery to remove the battery pack. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Ventilation slots Enable the - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 38
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (for selected models) • Acer InviLink™ 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with Nplify™ wireless technology (for selected models) Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 39
21 English Display and graphics • 15.4" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • ATI Radeon® X1250 integrated 3D graphics, with up to 896 MB of HyperMemory™ (256 MB of dedicated system memory, up to 640 MB of shared system - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 40
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology, or Acer InviLink™ 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with Nplify™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 41
11) port • DC-in jack for AC adaptor • Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) HDD protection technology (for selected models) • Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) HDD protection technology (for selected models) • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader, supporting Pre-boot Authentication - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 42
Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager • 512 MB/1 GB/ 2 GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules • 8-cell Li-ion battery • DMI 2.0 One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 43
Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 44
when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 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 - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 45
Three productivity keys give users one-touch access to protection and manageability features for a more secure, smarter and easier way to work. • Lock key - runs the Windows® lock function to lock the notebook when you step out. If the laptop is equipped with Acer BioProtection, you only need - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 46
the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (for selected models) - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 47
or button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) context menu Click once. Scroll Swipe up/down/left/ right using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option). Or click and hold to - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 48
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 be to connect an external keypad. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 49
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 domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 50
to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 51
down 33 Description Decreases the sound volume. Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness. Special keys You can locate the Euro 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 - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 52
English 34 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. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 53
English 35 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 32 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume. - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 54
Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with Pre-Boot Authentication (PBA), centralized password management with Password Bank, and - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 55
backup destination"). The backup jobs are continuous because they are scheduled to regularly update the data in the backup folder either continuously or in user-defined intervals. You can schedule a job to run every certain number of minutes, on certain days at a specified time, or whenever any data - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 56
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 on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 57
monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended value. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to 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 access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 58
40 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 Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 59
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 screen. If you set the resolution lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to fill the computer display. Right-click on your Windows - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 60
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 appropriate drivers (for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the BIOS utility - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 61
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 this option. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 62
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 Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 63
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 Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 64
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 Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 65
English English 47 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 66
-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter. 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 warning appears, the - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 67
display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external 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 Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 68
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 screen. What to take with you Unless you have some items at home, take the following items with you: • AC adapter and power cord • The printed User's Guide - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 69
condensation. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer. If the temperature change is greater you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 70
• 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 country, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. If not, purchase a power cord that - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 71
hardware and software locks - a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch 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 Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 72
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 the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 73
peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. Warning! Please make sure that the cable you use is appropriate for the country in which - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 74
-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 Infrared (FIR) The computer's Fast Infrared (FIR) port allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR-aware - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 75
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 1394 supported devices like a DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD-Dual drive. - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 76
desktop PCs. Popular PC Cards include flash, fax/data modem, wireless LAN and SCSI cards. CardBus improves on the 16-bit PC card technology 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 Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 77
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 Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 78
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 problems, you may need to run it. To activate the BIOS - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 79
this value to Enabled. 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 Korea Latin America, Australia, New Zealand Former USSR, parts of Africa, India People's Republic of China - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 80
also backup/restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers. Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions: 1 Create backup 2 Burn backup disc 3 Restore and recovery This chapter will guide you through each process. Note: This feature is only available on - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 81
instructions on screen to complete the process. Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user will allow you to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications, create an application backup image instead - this - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 82
dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer 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 - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 83
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 Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 84
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 Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 85
. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this notebook PC series is for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 86
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 Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 87
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 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 - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 88
IKKE INN I STRÅLEN LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 89
may not contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Below information is for products with such devices 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 Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 90
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 Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 91
LAN Mini PCI Card built in to the screen section and all persons. Note: The Acer wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a transmission diversity function. The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas. One of the antennas is selected automatically or manually (by users - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 92
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 GHz bands. These 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 Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 93
LCD panel ergonomic specifications English English Design viewing distance Design inclination angle Design azimuth angle Viewing direction range class Screen tilt angle Design screen illuminance Reflection class of LCD Ordinary LCD: Class I • Protective or Acer CrystalBrite™ LCD: Class III Both • - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 94
Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to type: TravelMate 5520/5520G/5220/5220G SKU number: TravelMate 5520/5520G/5220/5220G-xxxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Name of responsible party: Acer America - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 95
886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: [email protected] Hereby declare that: Product: Personal Computer Trade Name: Acer Model Number: MS2210 Machine Type: TravelMate 5520/5520G/5220/5220G SKU Number: TravelMate 5520/5520G/5220/5220G-xxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 96
English 78 Council Decision 98/482/EC (CTR21) for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 97
BIOS utility 60 brightness hotkeys 33 C caps lock 30 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xiv battery pack xv computer xiv CD-ROM ejecting 34 ejecting manually 42 troubleshooting 32 I infrared 56 K keyboard 30 embedded numeric keypad 30 hotkeys 32 lock keys 30 troubleshooting 42 Windows keys 31 L left - Acer Extensa 5420G | TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Ex - Page 98
25 memory installing 60 messages error 64 modem 55 N network 56 Notebook Manager hotkey 32 num lock 30 on indicator 25 numeric keypad embedded 30 P password 53 types 53 PC Card 58 ejecting 58 inserting 58 ports 55 printer troubleshooting 42 problems 41 CD-ROM 42 display 41 keyboard 42 printer
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5520/5520G/5220/5220G
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