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Acer TravelMate 4230 Training Manual

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Notebook Training Manual for
Acer TravelMate 4230
Department of Education and Training
Western Australia

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  • Page 1 Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4230 Department of Education and Training Western Australia...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Conventions used in this manual................4 Program objectives ....................5 Occupational health and safety ................6 What you will receive....................7 Software ........................ 7 Hardware........................ 7 Accessories ......................7 Notebook tour......................8 Front........................8 Left side......................... 9 Underneath......................
  • Page 3 LCD screen care ....................24 Service, support and warranty information ............25 Warranty Period - 36 month Limited Warranty for DOET ..........25 Warranty conditions for Acer hardware ................ 25 Metropolitan – On-Site Warranty ................25 Country - Return to Base service................. 25 School holidays......................

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Appendix A: Changing the Mouse settings.............. 28 Changing the Mouse speed..................28 Changing the type of pointer .................. 28 Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions ............... 30 Appendix C: Keyboard shortcuts in Windows XP ............ 31 Appendix D: Occupational Health and Safety............31 Potential hazards with notebook use.................

  • Page 5: Program Objectives

    Program objectives The Notebook for Teachers Program is an integral component of the Education to Community (e2c) initiative, supporting learning technologies in the K-12 government education community in WA. It is designed to support schools and teachers in achieving their mutual professional goals.

  • Page 6: What You Will Receive

    Reducing the need to carry the notebook (where practicable). What you will receive The Department of Education and Training will provide all nominated teachers with: • An Acer TravelMate 4230LCi Notebook computer. • A familiarisation training course on delivery of your notebook (where requested). •...

  • Page 7: Hardware

    It is a good idea to keep your box should you need to transport your notebook back to Acer for repair. It is particularly important that you have access to a box if you are in a country area and your notebook...

  • Page 8: Notebook Tour

    Notebook tour Front Left side From the left: 1.Internal stereo speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output 2.Bluetooth communication Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. button/indicator Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 3.3G switch/indicator Enables/disables the 3G function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 4.Wireless communication Enables/disables the wireless function.

  • Page 9: Underneath

    11.CDRW/DVD Combo drive warning When inserting a CD/DVD into the drive, make sure it is firmly seated on the central black spindle in the tray. If it is just balanced on the top of the spindle, it will jam. The CD/DVD player in this notebook is controlled by software, so it cannot be used when the notebook is turned off.

  • Page 10: Left Side

    Back From the left: 12.Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line 13.Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 14.DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter 15.S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device with S- (NTSC/PAL) port video input.

  • Page 11: Using Your Notebook

    23.PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card. 23.ExpressCard/34 slot Accepts one ExpressCard module 24.PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot. button Version 1.0 2005 Page 10 of 35 Using your notebook Open it Find the slider button at the centre front of the lid, gently slide it to the right, then lift the lid (screen) until it is open.
  • Page 12 The touchpad is your 'mouse'. Moving your finger around it will move the pointer (or cursor) on the screen. When using the touchpad to move the pointer around the screen, try to keep your finger on the touchpad. Lifting your finger will stop the pointer moving.

  • Page 13: Where Do I Start

    Where do I start? Your notebook is installed with Windows XP – a very different version of Windows. Please take your time to explore the new operating system. Log in 1. After turning on your notebook, the Welcome to Windows screen is displayed, where you are prompted to log in.

  • Page 14: About Passwords

    administrator or phone the Customer Service Centre on 9264 5555 (metropolitan) or 1800 012 828 (country). About passwords If you are using your user name and password for the first time, you will be prompted to change your password to something that only you know.
  • Page 15 The right column lists common storage locations for your files and utilities and features that will help you. Under the left hand list is the All Programs button. Tap on it to open a menu list of all the applications on your notebook. My Documents Where you can store your documents.

  • Page 16: Quick Launch Bar

    Quick Launch bar At the bottom left of the screen, you will see your Start menu button . Immediately to the right of Start is the Quick Launch bar, and at the far right of the screen is the System Tray. We have already discussed the Start menu button, so let's look at the Quick Launch bar.

  • Page 17: Managing Your Documents

    Managing your documents When you are working in a new document you will be asked to save the file before you close it. It is important to keep all your files in the same place so they are easy to back up. We recommend that they be stored in My Documents and so we have set up your system to automatically save your files to My Documents.

  • Page 18: Power Management

    Power management Your notebook can be set up to run off batteries or mains power. When you are near a power point, you can plug it in to run off mains but when you are away, you will run the notebook from the battery. Here are some ways to get the most life out of your battery when you are away from power.

  • Page 19: Other Settings

    Other settings Displays/Monitors Tap Start > Control Panel. Double-tap on Display. The Display Properties window is displayed. Tap the Settings tab. If you are using an external device (for example, a computer projection unit or an external monitor) you can adjust the screen resolution and colour quality to suit that device.

  • Page 20: System Tray

    System Tray In the bottom right corner of the desktop is the System Tray. This contains icons for a number of functions. Double-tap on the time – the clock in your notebook has already been set but if it's not correct you can change it. Check the other icons to see what they do.

  • Page 21: Connecting Your Notebook To The School Network

    Connecting your notebook to the school network It is important that you successfully connect your notebook to the school’s admin network in order to complete the initial set-up of your notebook. Once you have completed the set-up you will have access to a range of vital services and functions including: •...

  • Page 22: What Are Some Backup Options

    What are some backup options? When you are at school and attached to the network, you will have a school personal folder on the server. All your documents should be stored on the network, in your My Documents folder – from time to time, even daily, you should copy the contents of your My Documents folder to the server.

  • Page 23: Looking After Your Notebook

    Refer to Basic care and tips for using your computer in the "First Things First" section of the TravelMate 4230 Series User’s Guide for a full guide to the care and maintenance of your notebook, AC Adaptor, and battery pack. The information that follows is only a summary.

  • Page 24: Storing The Ac Power Supply

    Acer Notebook Repair centres. • On-site repair in the metropolitan area. Warranty service is provided by Acer Authorised (Notebook) Repair Centres (subject to the conditions set out below). The warranty only extends to hardware parts purchased from Acer.

  • Page 25: Warranty Conditions For Acer Hardware

    Warranty conditions for Acer hardware Acer warrants that the product you have purchased is free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship when dispatched from our warehouse. The warranty period commences from the date the notebook is shipped to you. Due to the unique nature of the battery component of...

  • Page 26: School Holidays

    Please obtain a letter of warranty from Acer’s Perth office. Direct to Acer You can take your notebook to an Acer Authorised Service Centre directly if this is more convenient. Turnaround on such work is two hours. The Acer Authorised Service Centre in Western Australia is at:...

  • Page 27: Notebook Recovery Process

    Customer Service Centre to check the status of your repairs. Notebook Recovery Process IMPORTANT: Your new Acer TravelMate 4002 notebook computer comes pre loaded with all the software listed on page 7 of this manual. In the event you need to recover your software to its original state please contact the Department’s Customer Service Centre on 9264 5555...

  • Page 28: Changing The Type Of Pointer

    Changing the type of pointer 1. Tap on the Pointers tab. 2. In the Scheme section, choose a different pointer type (for example, Windows Black). 3. Tap Apply to see the new pointer. You may find this pointer easier to locate than the regular one.

  • Page 30: Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions

    Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions Why is my 56K modem not connecting at 56K speeds? Several factors can affect connection speed, such as line noise, number of people connecting/connected to your ISP, and the age and condition of the telephone lines. A 56K modem does not guarantee all connections at 56K; rather it offers the ability to connect at up to 56K.

  • Page 31: Appendix C: Keyboard Shortcuts In Windows Xp

    Appendix C: Keyboard shortcuts in Windows XP Fn (Function) Key Windows Key • Opens the Start <Fn> + Opens a windows showing • menu the functions of the keys • Minimises all <Fn> Puts the notebook into + M, or • + windows 'standby' –...

  • Page 32: Appendix D: Occupational Health And Safety

    Version 1.0 2005 Page 30 of 35 Appendix D: Occupational Health and Safety This document has been developed to inform Department staff of the potential safety and health hazards associated with the use of notebook computers and suggested strategies to reduce the risk of injury.

  • Page 33: Preventing Eye Strain

    External keyboard, mouse & monitor, with notebook in a docking station Preferred notebook position As it is not possible to adopt the correct neck and wrist postures without the use of an external keyboard and mouse, it is preferable (in most cases) to set the keyboard at the correct height rather than the screen.

  • Page 34: Preventing Manual Handling Injuries

    • Increase font size for comfortable viewing. • Use a standard computer monitor at a docking station where possible. • Position the monitor for comfortable viewing distance. • Take frequent rest breaks. (An old but valid idea is the 20/20 rule which states "every 20 minutes look at something 20 feet away (approx 6 metres) for 20 seconds").

  • Page 35: References

    • The monitor should be positioned directly in front. • At the correct height for keyboarding your elbows are approximately level with the keyboard and bent at 90-100 degrees. • The knees should be at 90 degrees or greater. A footstool may be required.

  • Page 36: Appendix E: Repair Shipping Form

    Repair Centre 8 Gibberd Road Balcatta WA 6021 National Call Centre Case Number: ____________________ (To be filled in by you; supplied by Department’s Customer Service Centre from Acer) Serial Number: _____________________ (Aust. Serial No. on the base of your notebook)

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