Acer TravelMate 740 driver and firmware
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User Guide - Page 3
... steps:
1 Click on Start, Programs, TravelMate. 2 Click on TravelMate User's guide.
Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on TravelMate User's guide will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe...
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... and updates. So, please read through it.
For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our Web site (global.acer.com).
Basic care and tips for using your computer
Turning your computer on and off
To turn on the computer, simply slide and then release the power switch on the left side of your TravelMate...
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Touchpad basics
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Storage
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Hard disk
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AcerMedia drive
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Using software
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Audio
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Adjusting the volume
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Power management
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Moving around with your TravelMate
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Disconnecting from the desktop
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Moving around
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Taking the computer home
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Traveling with the computer
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Traveling internationally with the computer
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Securing your computer
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Using the...
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1 Getting to know your TravelMate
Connectivity
• High-speed fax/data modem port • Fast infrared wireless communication • USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports • Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port • Optional Bluetooth wireless communication feature • Optional InviLink 802.11b wireless LAN
Human-centric design and ergonomics
• Internet scroll key • Sleek, ...
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1 Getting to know your TravelMate
Using the keyboard
The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.
Special keys
Lock keys
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock key Caps ...
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...) á + E (Explores My Computer) á + F (Finds Document) á + M (Minimizes All) Shift + á + M (Undoes Minimize All) á + R (Displays the Run... dialog box)
Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).
Hot keys
The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility.
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1 Getting to know your TravelMate
Hot key Fn-F7
Fn-F8
Icon
Function Touchpad Toggle
Speaker Toggle
Description
Turns... US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International.
To verify the keyboard type: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Keyboard. 3...
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2 Open a text editor or word processor. 3 Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol.
Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to (www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm) for more information.
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...compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support.
Note: When using an external USB or serial mouse, you... to scroll up or down a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.
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...software
Playing DVD movies
When the DVD-ROM drive module is installed in the AcerMedia bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disc; then close the DVD
tray.
Important! When you launch the DVD player... last region code set will remain permanent. Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set. Refer to the...
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... more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to the serial and parallel ports, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy.
This computer employs a power management scheme that supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and...
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... following items with you: • AC adapter • 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. • If...
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1 Getting to know your TravelMate
• 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 need to show it to customs officials • International...
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... include Windows and screensaver passwords.
Entering passwords
When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the left-hand corner of the display screen. • When the Setup Password is set, the following prompt appears
when you press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility at boot-up.
Type the Setup Password and press Enter to access the BIOS Utility. • When the Power-on Password is set, the...
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After learning the basics of your TravelMate computer, let's get acquainted with the advanced features of your computer. In this chapter, you will learn how to add options, upgrade components for better performance, and customize your computer.
key link: accessories.acer.com
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.... For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, see your online guide for more details.
Fax/data modem
Some models have a built-in V.90 56Kbps AC'97 Link fax/data modem.
Warning! This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem.
To use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from...
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...supports SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory).
There are two memory slots on your computer, one of which is occupied by standard memory. You can upgrade memory by installing a memory module into the available slot, or replacing the standard memory with a higher-capacity memory module.
Installing memory
Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter...
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... service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose.
The serial mouse does not work.
Check the following: • Make sure that the serial cable is plugged securely into the serial
port. • During the POST, press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that
the serial port is enabled. See "BIOS Utility" on page 41 and your online guide...
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... my location to use the internal modem.
To properly use your communications software (e.g., HyperTerminal), you need to set up your location:
1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel.
2 Double-click on Modems.
3 Click on Dialing Properties and begin setting up your location.
Refer to the Windows manual.
I get a "Not Enough Space for Allocation" error message from the Sleep Manager program.
This...
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..., 50~60Hz
Options • 64/128/256/512-MB memory upgrade modules • PS/2 Y-bridge cable • Additional Li-Ion battery pack • DVD/CD-RW module (includes PowerDVD software CD) • DockMate V • External numeric keypad • External battery charger • InviLink 802.11b wireless LAN PC card • Secondary hard drive • External USB video capture kit