Acer TravelMate 4080 driver and firmware
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User Manual - Page 4
... 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 computer
Turning your computer on and off
To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power...
User Manual - Page 5
... place the computer on uneven surfaces.
Taking care of your AC adapter
Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:
• Do not connect the adapter to any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it.
Carefully route the power cord and any cables away...
User Manual - Page 6
...batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off
before removing or replacing batteries.
• Do... 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...safety instructions for wireless option devices that are included in the user's manual of each RF option device. An improper installation or...
User Manual - Page 7
... embedded numeric keypad
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Windows keys
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Hotkeys
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Special keys
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Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray
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Using a computer security lock
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Audio
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Adjusting the volume
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Using the system utilities
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Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
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Launch Manager
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Norton AntiVirus
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Frequently asked questions
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Requesting service
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International Travelers...
User Manual - Page 8
... passwords
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Entering passwords
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Setting passwords
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Expanding through options
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Connectivity options
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Fax/data modem
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Built-in network feature
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Universal Serial Bus (USB)
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PC Card slot
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Installing memory
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BIOS utility
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Boot sequence
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Enable disk-to-disk recovery
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Password
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Using software
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Playing DVD movies
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Power management
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Acer...
User Manual - Page 12
... your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated 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...
User Manual - Page 14
... Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of 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 system.
User Manual - Page 15
... the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point). • Recover from CD/DVD.
For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 47 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 disk" feature to burn a backup image to...
User Manual - Page 16
...; Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users. • Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced. • Permits you to migrate personal settings. • Keeps a history log of all alerts that were previously issued.
Acer eNet Management
Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks...
User Manual - Page 18
...Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray.
AC mode
The default setting is "Maximum Performance." You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN... used for mains (AC) or battery mode. 4 Choose which power options best fit your needs, then click OK. 5 The new...
User Manual - Page 26
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• Mobile Intel® 915GM/915PM Express chipsets • Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection
(dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Intel® Celeron® M processor 370/380/390 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.50/1.60/1.70 GHz, 400 MHz FSB)
256/512 MB of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB...
User Manual - Page 27
...digital speakers Built-in microphone
Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready LAN: PCI / PCI Express® gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready WLAN: integrated Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution; supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: integrated Bluetooth®
Three USB 2.0 ports PC Card slot (one Type II) External display (VGA) port...
User Manual - Page 28
... eData Security / eLock / ePerformance / eRecovery / ePower / eSettings / eNet/ ePresentation Management) Acer GridVista™2.0 Acer Launch Manager Adobe® Reader® CyberLink® PowerDVD™ Norton AntiVirus™ NTI CD-Maker™
Li-ion battery pack 65 W AC adapter External USB floppy disk drive
Temperature: Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C Non-operating: -20 °C to 65...
User Manual - Page 41
... on the Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop or click on the Start menu in the Windows taskbar, highlight Programs, and select Norton AntiVirus. 2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scan for Viruses.
3 In the Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer. 4 Under Actions, click Scan. 5 When the scan is complete, a scan summary appears. Click Finished. You can...
User Manual - Page 43
... port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer.
I want to set up my location to use the internal modem.
To properly use your communication software (e.g. HyperTerminal), you need to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on Dialing Rules and begin setting up your location.
Refer to the Windows manual...
User Manual - Page 44
... the Internet Connection setup.
I want to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs.
Note: If your system is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system will be the only option for future recovery operations.
This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content...
User Manual - Page 56
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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 the and keys to enable this feature.
Using software
Playing DVD movies
When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer...
User Manual - Page 57
... CD 4 Re-install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery Management password This chapter will guide you through each process.
Note: This feature is only available on certain models. For systems that do not have a built-in optical disk burner, plug in an external USB or IEEE 1394-compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for optical disk-related tasks.
User Manual - Page 59
... window, select Recovery settings and
click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Burn image to disk and click Next. 6 In the Burn image to disk window, select 01. Factory default image and
click Next. 7 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.
Re-install bundled software without CD
Acer eRecovery Management stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver...
User Manual - Page 75
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FAQ. See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 32 front view 12
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Hibernation mode hotkey 25
hotkeys 24
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keyboard 23 embedded numeric keypad 23 hotkeys 24 lock keys 23 troubleshooting 33 Windows keys 24
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left view 12
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media access on indicator 19
memory installing 44- 45
messages error 51
modem 42
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network 43 Notebook Manager
hotkey 25...