Acer 3240, 3280 manual

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Taking your notebook PC with you

41

Disconnecting from the desktop

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Moving around

41

Preparing the computer

41

What to bring to meetings

42

Taking the computer home

42

Preparing the computer

42

What to take with you

42

Special considerations

43

Setting up a home office

43

Traveling with the computer

43

Preparing the computer

43

What to take with you

43

Special considerations

44

Traveling internationally with the computer

44

Preparing the computer

44

What to bring with you

44

Special considerations

44

Securing your computer

45

Using a computer security lock

45

Using passwords

45

Entering passwords

46

Setting passwords

46

Expanding through options

47

Connectivity options

47

Fax/data modem

47

Built-in network feature

48

Fast Infrared (FIR) (for selected models)

48

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

49

IEEE 1394 port (for selected models)

49

PC Card slot

50

ExpressCard (for selected models)

51

Installing memory

52

BIOS utility

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Boot sequence

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Enable disk-to-disk recovery

53

Password

53

Using software

54

Playing DVD movies

54

Power management

55

Acer eRecovery Management

55

Create backup

56

Restore from backup

56

Create factory default image CD

57

Re-install bundled software without CD

57

Change password

58

Troubleshooting

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Contents TravelMate 3240/3280 Series Users GuidePage Disposal instructions Basic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides Turning your computer on and off Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Operation conditionsContents Page Page Page Acer Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer eNet ManagementEmpowering Technology Acer ePower Management AC modeDC mode Create new power schemeAcer ePresentation Management Empowering Technology Description Your Acer notebook tourFront view English Closed front view Icon DescriptionLeft view # Icon DescriptionIcon Item Description Right viewRear view Base view Specifications English English English English Indicators Function DescriptionIcon Function Description Easy-launch button Default application Easy-launch buttonsTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Key DescriptionHotkeys Decreases the screen brightness US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial key Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioUsing the system utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatibleLaunch Manager Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer Norton AntiVirusHow do I check for viruses? Image is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen No audio is heard from the computer Keyboard does not respondInfrared port does not work Printer does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Disconnecting from the desktop Taking your notebook PC with youMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to take with you Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youSecuring your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwordsFax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Built-in network feature Fast Infrared FIR for selected modelsUniversal Serial Bus USB Ieee 1394 port for selected modelsEjecting a PC Card PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Ejecting an ExpressCard ExpressCard for selected modelsInserting an ExpressCard Installing memory Bios utility Boot sequenceEnable disk-to-disk recovery PasswordRegion code Country or region Using softwarePlaying DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery ManagementCreate backup Restore from backupCreate factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CDChange password Error messages Corrective action Troubleshooting tipsError messages English FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesEnergy Star guidelines compliance Modem notices Operation conditionsRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of applicable countriesEnglish Important safety instructions English Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement EN 61000-3-2/-3 Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEuropean Union EU FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index CD-ROMEnglish
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