Acer 3290, 3280 manual Battery status

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Battery status

For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the lower left-hand side of the window.

You can also click “Advanced Settings” to:

Set alarms.

Re-load factory defaults.

Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed, and set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby.

View information about Acer ePower Management.

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Contents TravelMate 3240/3280/3290 Series Service Guide Revision History Date Chapter UpdatesDisclaimer CopyrightScreen Messages ConventionsPreface Page System Specifications FeaturesChapter Ieee 1394 port for TravelMate Input devicesBlock Diagram System Block DiagramTop View Board LayoutBottom View Description Jumper SettingsYour Acer Notebook tour Front ViewIcon Description Closed Front View Left View Rear Panel Right ViewBottom Panel IndicatorsHDD Icon Function DescriptionLaunch key Default application Easy-Launch ButtonsTouchpad Basics Page Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Using the KeyboardLock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows KeysKey Icon Description Hot KeysHot Key Icon Function Description Special KeyUS dollar sign Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer Empowering TechnologyChapter Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer eNet Management Acer Mode Acer ePower ManagementBattery status Acer ePresentation Management Specification Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor Second Level CacheLAN Interface Memory CombinationsWireless Module 802.11b/g optional device Bluetooth InterfaceModem Interface Hard Disk Drive InterfaceDVD-Dual Interface Combo Drive InterfaceVideo Interface Audio InterfaceVideo Memory USB PortExpress Card Interface Pcmcia PortSystem Board Major Chips KeyboardLCD 14.1 inch BatterySystem Power Management LCD InverterAC Adaptor Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Utilities Bios Setup UtilityNavigating the Bios Utility Parameter Description InformationMain Advanced Security Boot ExitParameter Description Format/Option Security Boot ExitRemoving a Password Setting a PasswordClear or Set Parameter Description OptionChanging a Password Page +Hard Drive BootExit Information Main Security BootBios Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationDisassembly Procedure Flowchart Description Part Number Screw ListRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Memory and the HDD Module Removing the LCD Module Removing the ODD ModuleChapter Page Disassembling the Main Unit Disassembling the Lower Case AssemblyPage Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly Page Disassembling the LCD Module Page Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD ModuleDisassembling the ODD Module Symptoms Verified Go To TroubleshootingExternal Diskette Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckMemory check Power System CheckCheck the Power Adapter Touchpad Check Check the Battery PackPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Code List Index of Error MessagesError Message List Error Codes Error MessagesCPU ID No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Code Beeps Post Routine Description Phoenix Bios Beep CodesChapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps LCD-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageIndicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsPeripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined ProblemsTop View Jumper and Connector LocationsBottom View Jumper Settings Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram TravelMate 3240/3280/3290 FRU ListCategory Part Name and Description Acer Part No Not contain the black mylar as Image shows Middle Cover TM Upper Case TM CPU DOTHAN740 1.73GMHZ Intel Assy HDD Bracket AG1 CPU Heatsink W/SCREW W/O FAN H3M1A Belgium Keyboard 89KEY Darfon NSK AEK1F SV Hinge Pack LEFT/RIGHT RTC Battery Scrw M2*L3 Black 100
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3280, 3290 specifications

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