TravelMate 8371/4371 Series Quick Guide
Copyright © 2009. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. TravelMate 8371/4371 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 05/2009 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below.
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 Just for Starters... 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.
English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Top view # 1 Icon Item Description Acer Crystal Eye webcam Web camera for video communication.
Item Description 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.
English 6 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 key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Function Description + Hotkey Icon System property Starts System Property for displaying system information. + Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.
# Icon 1 English Closed front view Item Description Battery 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. Rear view # 1 Icon Item Description Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
English 8 Left view # 1 Icon Item Description 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. 2 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
# 1 Icon English Right view Item Description 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time. 2 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. 4 Acer EasyPort IV connector Connects to Acer EasyPort IV.
English 10 Base view # Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
Operating system • Genuine Windows Vista® Platform • • • • • • • • • Intel® Core™2 Duo processor* System memory • Intel® Core™2 Solo processor* Intel® Celeron® mobile processor* Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100* Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink™ 802.
English 12 Dimensions and weight Power subsystem Special keys and controls I/O interface Environment • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 323.6 (W) x 228 (D) x 26/29.4 (H) mm (12.74 x 8.97 x 1.02/1.10 inches) 1.65 kg (3.583 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack ACPI 3.0 62.16 W 5600 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR®* 88-/89-/93- key keyboard Touchpad pointing device Acer EasyPort IV connector Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) USB 2.
