Acer TravelMate 7520 TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN
Acer TravelMate 7520 Manual
 |
View all Acer TravelMate 7520 manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals |
Acer TravelMate 7520 manual content summary:
- Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 1
TravelMate 7520/7220 Series User's Guide - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 2
or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. TravelMate 7520/7220 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 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 3
instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning power cord to the AC power outlet. Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the computer. If the system has multiple - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 4
through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 5
that are covered 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. Guidelines for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Do - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 6
of times, but it will eventually wear out. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Acer approved chargers designated for this device. Use the battery only for its intended purpose - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - 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 TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 8
If interference occurs, consult your service provider. Vehicles RF signals may in the same compartment as the device, its parts, or enhancements. For vehicles equipped with an air and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 9
your mobile phone or other telephone call system. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 10
home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off. ENERGY STAR qualified home electronic products in power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. Tips and information for comfortable , wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back: • numbness, or a burning or tingling - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 11
stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles • shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 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 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 13
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 computer Turning your computer on and - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 14
xiv To turn the power off, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click seconds to shut down the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. Taking care of your computer Your computer will - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 15
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 these - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 16
xiii Your guides xiii Basic care and tips for using your computer xiii Turning your computer on and off xiii Taking care of your computer xiv Taking care of your AC adapter xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 17
you call 44 Battery pack 45 Battery pack characteristics 45 Maximizing the battery's life 45 Installing and removing the battery pack 46 Charging the battery 47 Checking the battery level 47 Optimising battery life 47 Battery-low warning 48 Taking your notebook PC with you 49 - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 18
Serial Bus (USB) 57 IEEE 1394 port 57 PC Card slot 58 ExpressCard 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 - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 19
half of your screen, it provides access to the following utilities: Note: 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 TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 20
Empowering 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 TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - 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 TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 22
Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". Using power plans Acer settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can also turn on/off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 23
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 - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 24
in the system and the external 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 - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 25
persons. It is conveniently integrated 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 - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 26
- 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 into the system. • Optical Drive Devices - includes any kind of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 27
Empowering Technology 9 - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 28
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 disc • Creation of backups - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - 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 TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - 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 TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 31
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 the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - 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 TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 33
right) *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (manufacturing option) which functions like a computer mouse. 9 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 10 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 11 Status - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 34
5-in-1 card reader 4 Line-in jack 5 Microphone jack Description Locks and releases the lid. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Accepts Secure Digital (SD, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xDPicture Card. Note: Only one card can operate at - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 35
(VGA) port 3 DVI-D DVI-D port 4 S-Video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port 5 USB 2.0 port 6 IEEE 1394 port 7 ExpressCard/54 slot 8 PC Card slot Description Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Supports - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 36
1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs 2 Optical disk Lights up when the optical drive is active. access indicator 3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 4 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is hole turned off - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 37
Description 1 Second hard disk bay Houses the optional computer's second hard disk (secured with screws) 2 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Battery release latch Releases the battery to remove the battery pack. 5 Battery bay - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - 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 TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 39
or larger hard disk drives with enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) (for selected models) • 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 Stick PRO - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 40
system-off • 3-hour charge-in-use 105-/106-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travell Seamless touchpad pointing device with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (manufacturing option) Seamless touchpad pointing - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 41
(for selected models) • Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) HDD protection technology (for selected models) • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader, supporting Pre-boot Authentication (PBA), computer protection, Acer FingerLaunch and Acer FingerNav • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - 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 pack • External USB floppy disk drive ACPI 3.0 • Mobile PC 2002 • DMI 2.0 One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Note: The specifications listed above are - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 43
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 disk drive is active. Lights up when - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 44
26 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green 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 buttons are pre-set to - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 45
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 to swipe your finger to log into - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 46
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 the cursor. • Press the - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 47
Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer the second tap and drag the cursor. Access context menu Click once. Scroll Swipe up/down/left/ right using Acer FingerNav the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Note: By - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 48
, separate numeric keypad, cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and standard numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can a lot of numeric data entry. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 49
English 31 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 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 50
screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS 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 - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 51
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 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 52
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 with a Kensington - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 53
English 35 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 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 54
package integrated with the 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 - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 55
will trigger Shadow to archive the previous version of the file. The file versions are stored in a Revisions folder in the backup destination. Users can configure how many versions of a file to maintain. Shadow supports backups on local hard drives, USB/FireWire external hard drives, USB pen drives - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 56
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 can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 57
-organized desktop. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second 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 - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - 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 TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 59
the external USB floppy drive? Remove or replace it with a system disk and press + + to restart the system. Nothing appears on the screen. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power. Press any key to turn the display back on. If pressing - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 60
(If your computer's optical drive is a slot-load model, it will not have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. The - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 61
notebook. Follow the steps below to rebuild your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased.) It is important to back up all data files before using this option. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 62
same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to perform system recovery. Important! This feature occupies 10 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk. Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Your computer is backed by an International Travelers - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 63
computer to the AC adapter. Your computer supports charge-in-use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the computer. However, recharging with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. The battery will come in handy when you travel or during - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 64
Important! Before removing the battery from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you want to continue using your computer. Otherwise, turn off the computer first. To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the open battery bay; make sure that the end with the contacts will enter first, and - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 65
the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. Note: You are advised to charge the battery before retiring for the day. Charging the battery overnight before traveling enables you to start the next day with a fully charged battery. Checking the battery level The Windows power - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 66
Close all applications. 3. Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer. 4. Replace the battery pack. 5. Turn on the computer and resume work. The AC adapter or a power outlet is unavailable. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Save all necessary files. 2. Close all applications. 3. Shut - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 67
Remove any media, 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 down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). Or: You can put the - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 68
button to turn the computer back on. Note disks from the drive(s). Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall. Caution: Avoid packing items next to the top cover - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 69
in the computer is charged. Airport security may 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 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 70
metal detector. • Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand-held metal detectors. Traveling to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. If not, purchase a power - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 71
. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some BIOS utility. See "BIOS utility" on page 60. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 72
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 power button for four seconds to shut down the computer. Then turn on the computer again, and try again. - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 73
English 55 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 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 74
English 56 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 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - 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 TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 76
the 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 application using the card. 2 Left-click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation. 3 Press the slot eject - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 77
PC Card. It is a smaller and faster interface that further enhances the usability and expandability of your computer. ExpressCards support a vast number of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth will support both types. Please refer to your card's manual remove - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 78
problems, you may need to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; while the notebook PC logo is being displayed. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 79
enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to set this value to Enabled. Password To set a password on boot, activate - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 80
system configuration to hard disk, CD or DVD. You can 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 - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 81
and recovery page by selecting the Restore button. 3 Select the backup point you would like to restore from. You can also choose to recover the system from a factory default image, recover from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 82
an authorized service center. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to reboot. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Hard disk 0 error Contact - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - 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 TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 84
to Part 15 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 85
Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this notebook PC series is in compliance with the essential service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But, if advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 86
If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If this equipment should of successful operation on every PSTN termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. List of - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 87
be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 88
70 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 only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 89
contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Below information is for products with such devices. European 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 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - 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 TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 91
use. The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card 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 - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 92
to radio communications. Also any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty. Canada - Low- 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 - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 93
specifications English English Design viewing distance Design inclination angle Design azimuth angle Viewing direction range class Screen tilt angle Design screen 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 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 94
/importer is responsible for this declaration: Product name: Notebook PC Model number: MS2209 Machine type: TravelMate 7520/7220 SKU number: TravelMate 7520/7220-xxxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party: 333 West - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - 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: MS2209 Machine Type: TravelMate 7520/7220 SKU Number: TravelMate 7520/7220-xxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - 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 TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 97
48 maximizing life 45 optimizing 47 removing 47 using the first time 45 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 42 charging checking level 47 cleaning computer - Acer TravelMate 7520 | TravelMate 7520 / 7220 User's Guide EN - Page 98
memory installing 60 messages error 64 modem 55 N network 56 Notebook Manager hotkey 32 num lock 30 on indicator 25 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 42 startup 41 troubleshooting
-
1 -
2 -
3 -
4 -
5 -
6 -
7 -
8
-
9
-
10
-
11
-
12
-
13
-
14
-
15
-
16
-
17
-
18
-
19
-
20
-
21
-
22
-
23
-
24
-
25
-
26
-
27
-
28
-
29
-
30
-
31
-
32
-
33
-
34
-
35
-
36
-
37
-
38
-
39
-
40
-
41
-
42
-
43
-
44
-
45
-
46
-
47
-
48
-
49
-
50
-
51
-
52
-
53
-
54
-
55
-
56
-
57
-
58
-
59
-
60
-
61
-
62
-
63
-
64
-
65
-
66
-
67
-
68
-
69
-
70
-
71
-
72
-
73
-
74
-
75
-
76
-
77
-
78
-
79
-
80
-
81
-
82
-
83
-
84
-
85
-
86
-
87
-
88
-
89
-
90
-
91
-
92
-
93
-
94
-
95
-
96
-
97
-
98
 |
 |
TravelMate
7520/7220 Series
User's Guide