Acer 3000 Series - Manual

First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iv Turning your computer on and off iv Taking care of your computer iv Taking care of your AC adaptor v Taking care of your battery pack v Cleaning and servicing v A TravelMate tour 1 Front view 1 Closed front view 3 ...

1 Eng lis h A TravelMate tour After setting up your computer as illustrated on the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displaying computer output. 2 Launch keys Butt...

3 Eng lis h Closed front view # Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Bluetooth ® communication button/indicator Press to enable/disable Bluetooth ® function. Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth ® communications (manufacturing option). 3 Wireless c...

4 English Left view # Item Description 1 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 2 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 3 RJ-11 modem jack Connects to a phone line. 4 Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to Universal Serial Bus (US...

5 Eng lis h Right view # Item Description 1 PC Card slot Connects to one Type II CardBus PC Card. 2 4-in-1 card reader Accepts MS, MS PRO, MMC and SD card.Note: Only one card can operate at any given time. 3 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 4 One USB 2.0 port Connect to Un...

6 English Rear view # Item Description 1 Power jack Connects to an AC adaptor. 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 124-pin Acer ezDock connector Connects to Acer ezDock.

7 Eng lis h Bottom view # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool. 5 Memory com...

8 English Specifications Operating system • Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home/Professional Service Pack 2 Edition Microprocessor • Intel ® Pentium ® M processor 730/740/750/760/770 with Intel ® Centrino ™ mobile technology at 1.6/1.73/1.86/2.0/2.13 GHz Memory • 256/512 MB of DDR2 533 SDRAM standard, upg...

12 English Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the left side of the keyboard, and four located on the front of the computer. The power, battery, and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. 1. Charging: the light shows ...

13 Eng lis h Using the keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock keys The keyboard has three lock functions which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alph...

14 English Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop PC's numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the right-hand side of the keycaps. Desired action Num Lock on Num Lock off Type numbers Use embedded keypad in the same was as the numeric keyp...

15 Eng lis h Windows keys The keyboard also has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples: +<Tab> (Activates next taskbar button) +<E> (Explore My Comput...

16 English 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.To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination. Hot key Icon Fu...

18 English The Euro symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International, United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard. Note for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro...

19 Eng lis h Launch keys The four launch keys are located above the keyboard on the left hand side. They are designated as the mail button, the Web browser, the Acer Empowering Key " " , and a user programmable button. Press the Acer Empowering Key " " to run Acer eManager. Please se...

20 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a 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. Touchpad basics The following items te...

22 English Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray To eject the tray of an external IEEE 1394-compatible optical drive, press the eject button on the external drive (PC must be powered on). When the power is off, you can eject the drive tray using the emergency eject hole. Insert a straightened ...

23 Eng lis h Audio The computer comes with Intel ® high-definition audio, and dual stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is easy. See "Hot keys" on page 16 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume.

24 English Using system utilities Acer eManager Acer eManager is an innovative software package designed for frequently used functions. Press the Acer Empowering Key " " and the Acer eManager user interface appears. It has four main features: Acer eSetting, Acer ePresentation, Acer ePowerMan...

26 English To enable the dual monitor feature of your notebook. First, ensure the secondary monitor is connected. Then, select "Start"-"Control Panel"-"Display" and click on "Settings". Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check ...

27 Eng lis h Moving around with your notebook PC This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories:1 Save your work in progress. 2 Remove any me...

28 English you can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing <Fn>+<F4>. Then close the display. When you are ready to use the computer again, open the display; then press and release the power button. Note: If the Sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is ...

29 Eng lis h Taking the computer home When you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa. Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop, follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home: • Check if you have removed all media and compact discs from...

30 English Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home, you may want to purchase a second AC adaptor for use at home. With a second AC adaptor, you can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home. If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time, you...

31 Eng lis h Traveling internationally with the computer When you are moving from country to country. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling. What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adaptor • Power cords that are appropriate...

32 English Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your computer. Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch...

33 Eng lis h Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press <F2> to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. • Type the Supervisor Password and press <Enter> to acc...

35 Eng lis h Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer...

36 English Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack on the left hand side of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network. Fast Infrared...

37 Eng lis h Universal Serial Bus The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. IEEE 1394 port The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported devices like a DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD-Du...

38 English PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. These cards should have a PC Card logo on them. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long ...

39 Eng lis h Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adaptor (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the memory cover; then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) I...

40 English Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select "Boot" from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Disc to disc recovery enable To enable disc to disc recovery (hard disc recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select ...

41 Eng lis h 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds. Note: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive. Please refer to the online help for more information. Power management This computer has a built-in power management unit that monit...

42 English Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. Users can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to hard drive, CD, or DVD. Acer eRecovery consists of the following functions:1 Create backup 2 Restore from backup 3 Create factory def...

43 Eng lis h Follow the instruction on screen to complete the process. Restore from backup Users can restore backup previously created (as stated in the Create backup section) from hard drive, CD, or DVD.1 Boot to Windows ® XP. 2 Press <Alt>+<F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 En...

44 English Re-install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation. 1 Boot to Windows ® XP. 2 Press <Alt>+<F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. The default password is...

45 Eng lis h Acer disc-to-disc recovery Note: This feature is only available on certain models. Multilingual operating system installation Follow the instructions to choose the operating system and language you prefer when you first power-on the system.1 Turn on the system. 2 Acer's multilingual ope...

46 English Restore without a Recovery CD This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook. Follow the steps below to rebuild your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased.) It is ...

47 Eng lis h Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer by yourself. Contact your dealer or an authori...

50 English The printer does not work. Check the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer. I want to...

51 Eng lis h Error messages If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action. If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures...

52 English Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Your computer is backed by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling. Our worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand. An ITW passport comes wit...

53 Eng lish Eng lis h Regulations and safety notices Energy Star Guidelines Compliance As an Energy Star partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class ...

55 Eng lish Eng lis h Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the modem is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. Upon request, you must provide this in...

56 English List of Applicable Countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic,...

58 English 7 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equip...

60 English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTCAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE...

61 Eng lish Eng lis h Macrovision copyright protection notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home an...

62 English European Union (EU) This device complies with the essential requirements of the European Council Directives listed below: 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive • EN 60950 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive • EN 55022 • EN 55024 • EN 61000-3-2/-3 99/5/EC Radio & Telecom...

65 Eng lish Eng lis h Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in...

66 English Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives. The product specified above was tested conforming to the applicable Rules under the most accurate measurement standards possible, and tha...