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Contents

TravelMate Notebook Series

Quick Guide

Model number: __________________________________

Serial number: ___________________________________

Date of purchase: ________________________________

Place of purchase: ________________________________

© 2010 All Rights Reserved.

TravelMate Notebook Series Quick Guide

Original Issue: 07/2010

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First things first

We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for 

meeting your mobile computing needs.

Your guides

To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides:

First off, the setup poster helps you get started with setting up your computer.

The TravelMate Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying 

to all models in the TravelMate product series. It covers basic topics such as 

using the keyboard and audio, etc. Please understand that due to its nature, the 

AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will occasionally refer to functions or 

features which are only contained in certain models of the series, but not 

necessarily in the model you purchased. Such instances are marked in the text 

with language such as "only for certain models."

This Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new 

computer. For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, 

please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. This guide contains detailed 

information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion 

options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information and 

the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available in 

Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. 

Follow these steps to access it:

1 Click on Start > All Programs > AcerSystem.

2 Click on AcerSystem User Guide.

Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not 

installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User 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.

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Your Acer notebook tour

After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, 

let us show you around your new Acer notebook.

Top view

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Item

Description

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Acer Crystal Eye 

webcam

Web camera for video communication. 

(only for certain models)

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Display screen

Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), 

displays computer output (Configuration 

may vary by models).

3

Speaker

Delivers audio output.

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1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.

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Keyboard

For entering data into your computer.

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Touchpad

Touch-sensitive pointing device which 

functions like a computer mouse.

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Power indicator

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Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery indicator

1

Indicates the computer's battery status.

1. Charging: The light shows amber when 

the battery is charging. 

2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when 

in AC mode.

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Click buttons 

(left and right) 

The left and right buttons function like the 

left and right mouse buttons.

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Palmrest

Comfortable support area for your hands 

when you use the computer.

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HDD

Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Communication 

indicator

Indicates the computer’s wireless 

connectivity device status.

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Power switch

Turns the computer on and off.

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Microphone

Internal microphone for sound recording.

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Description

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Hotkeys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the 

computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.

To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key 

in the hotkey combination.

Hotkey

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Function

Description

<Fn> + <F3>

Communication Enables / disables the computer’s 

communication devices.

(Communication devices may vary by 

configuration.)

<Fn> + <F4>

Sleep

Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

<Fn> + <F5>

Display toggle

Switches display output between the 

display screen, external monitor (if 

connected) and both.

<Fn> + <F6>

Display off

Turns the display screen backlight off 

to save power. Press any key to 

return.

<Fn> + <F7>

Touchpad 

toggle

Turns the touchpad on and off.

<Fn> + <F8>

Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

<Fn> + < >

Volume up

Increases the sound volume.

<Fn> + < >

Volume down

Decreases the sound volume. 

<Fn> + < >

Brightness up

Increases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + < >

Brightness 

down

Decreases the screen brightness.

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Closed front view

Rear view

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Item

Description

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Power indicator

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Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery indicator

1

Indicates the computer's battery status.

1. Charging: The light shows amber 

when the battery is charging. 

2. Fully charged: The light shows blue 

when in AC mode.

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2-in-1 card reader

Accepts Secure Digital (SD), 

MultiMediaCard (MMC).

Note: Push to remove/install the card. 

Only one card can operate at any given 

time.

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Description

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Battery

Provides power for the computer to be used while 

unplugged.

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Left view

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Item

Description

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DC-in jack

Connects to an AC adapter.

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Ventilation slots

Enable the computer to stay cool, even 

after prolonged use.

3

External display 

(VGA) port

Connects to a display device (e.g., 

external monitor, LCD projector).

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Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-

based network.

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HDMI port

Supports high-definition digital video 

connections.

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USB 2.0 port

Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB 

mouse, USB camera).

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Microphone-in jack

Accepts inputs from external 

microphones.

Headphones/speaker/

line-out jack

Connects to audio line-out devices 

(e.g., speakers, headphones).

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Right view

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Item

Description

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USB 2.0 port

Connects to USB 2.0 devices 

(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

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Optical drive

Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or 

DVDs.

3

Optical disk access 

indicator

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

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Optical drive eject 

button

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

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Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the 

computer is turned off.

Note: Insert a paper clip to the 

emergency eject hole to eject the optical 

drive tray when the computer is off.

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Kensington lock slot

Connects to a Kensington-compatible 

computer security lock.

Note: Wrap the computer security lock 

cable around an immovable object such 

as a table or handle of a locked drawer. 

Insert the lock into the notch and turn 

the key to secure the lock. Some keyless 

models are also available.

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Base view

Environment

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Item

Description

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Battery bay

Houses the computer's battery pack.

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Hard disk bay

Houses the computer's hard disk (secured 

with screws). 

Memory 

compartment

Houses the computer's main memory.

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Battery lock

Locks the battery in position.

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Battery release latch

Releases the battery for removal.

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Temperature:

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Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C

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Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C

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Humidity (non-condensing):

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Operating: 20% to 80%

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Non-operating: 20% to 80%

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