User manual ACER TRAVELMATE 4330

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Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies. iii First things first We would like to thank you for making the TravelMate series of notebook computers your choice for your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your TravelMate, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for starters. . . [. . . ] To resume, open the display (if closed); then press and release the power button. 29 Taking the computer home When you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa. English Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop, follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home: · · Check if you have removed all media and compact disks from the drive(s). 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 of the computer. Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen. What to take with you Unless you already have some items at home, take the following items with you: · · AC adaptor and power cord The printed User's Guide Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work: · · Minimise the effects of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you. If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry the computer with you, leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat. 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 than 18° F (10° C), allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly. If possible, leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature. · 30 English Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home, you may want to purchase a second AC adaptor for use at home. With a second AC adaptor, 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, monitor, or mouse. Traveling with the computer When you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building to a client's office building or traveling locally. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home. 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 adaptor Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling: · · Always take the computer as carry-on luggage. Airport security X-ray machines are safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs. Popular PC Cards include flash, fax/data modem, LAN, wireless LAN and SCSI cards. CardBus improves on the 16-bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits. Note: Refer to your card's manual for details on how to install and use the card, and its functions. Inserting a PC Card Insert the card into 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 2 3 Exit the application using the card. Left-click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation. Press the slot eject button to pop out the eject button; then press it again to eject the card. 39 Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adaptor (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Remove the screws from the memory cover; then lift up and remove the memory cover. (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into place. English 2 3 Note: The above image is for reference purposes only. The exact location of the memory cover will vary depending on the model. 4 5 6 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. Turn on the computer. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. [. . . ] This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. 55 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U. S. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. 4, 631, 603; 4, 819, 098; 4, 907, 093; 5, 315, 448; and 6, 516, 132. Radio Device Regulatory Notice Note: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. Depending on configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth® modules). [. . . ]