Acer 3030 Series First things first, Your guides, Basic care and tips for using your computer

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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 printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer. For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Follow these steps to access it:

1Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.

2Click on AcerSystem User's Guide.

Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu.

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Turning your computer on and off

To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. See "Front view" on page 15 for the location of the power button.

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Contents Users Guide TravelMate 3040/3030 SeriesTravelMate 3040/3030 Series Users Guide Original Issue 09/2006 Copyright 2006. Acer Incorporated All Rights ReservedTravelMate 3040/3030 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchaseInformation for your safety and comfort Safety instructionsTurning the product off before cleaning CAUTION for plug as disconnecting deviceUsing electrical power Replacing the battery pack Telephone line safetyProduct servicing Additional safety information Operating environmentMedical devices Vehicles Potentially explosive environmentsEmergency calls Disposal instructions Mercury advisoryTips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone Taking care of your visionDeveloping good work habits Basic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingplease refer to Frequently asked questions on page Contents Using a computer security lock Adjusting the volumeChanging the Acer OrbiCam settings Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcamBuilt-in network feature Installing memoryBIOS utility Boot sequencePage Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology passwordEmpowering Technology Acer eNet Management Empowering Technology Acer ePower Management DC mode Battery modeTo create a new power profile AC mode Adapter modeBattery status Empowering Technology Acer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management For more information, please refer to Acer eRecovery Management on page 64 in the AcerSystem Users Guide Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management alsoProvides a simple graphical user interface for navigation Acer ePerformance Management Your Acer notebook tour Front viewEnglish Closed front view Left view Right view Rear viewBase view Connects to Acer ezDockSpecifications English English English Indicators IconEasy-launch buttons Touchpad Touchpad basicsLeft button RightMain touchpad CenterUsing the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypadWindows keys HotkeysLaunches Acer eSettings in Acer Decreases the screen brightnessThe Euro symbol Special keysThe US dollar sign Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioAcer OrbiCam Getting to know your Acer OrbiCamRotating the Acer OrbiCam Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings ResolutionLaunching the Acer OrbiCam Camera Settings OptionsBasic settings Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam Capturing photos/videosCapture settings Pictures and My Videos folderEnabling the Acer VisageON Using the face tracking feature Using video effects selected models only Using Acer GraviSense Acer GraviSenseProtecting the HDD From the Start menu, go to Start All Programs Acer GraviSenseAnti-Theft 1 Alt + Tab 2 Ctrl + Shift + Esc 3 Ctrl + Alt + Del 4 Windows keys Using the system utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatibleLaunch Manager Norton Internet Security Scanning your systemFrequently asked questions I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot upNothing appears on the screen Image is not full-screenI want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power No audio is heard from the computerThe keyboard does not respond The infrared port does not workI want to set up my location to use the internal modem 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITWBefore you call Disconnecting from the desktop Taking your notebook PC with youMoving around Preparing the computerTaking the computer home What to bring to meetingsWhat to take with you Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youUsing a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwordsExpanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Fast Infrared FIRUniversal Serial Bus USB IEEE 1394 portPC Card slot Inserting a PC CardEjecting a PC Card BIOS utility Boot sequenceInstalling memory Enable disk-to-disk recovery PasswordUsing software Playing DVD moviesPower management Acer eRecovery Management Create backupRestore from backup Create factory default image CDRe-install bundled software without CD Change passwordTroubleshooting tips Error messagesTroubleshooting English Regulations and safety notices FCC noticeNotice Shielded cables Notice Peripheral devicesModem notices Notice Canadian usersRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesList of applicable countries Notice for AustraliaNotice for New Zealand Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice U.S Patent Nos. 4,631,603 4,819,098 4,907,093 5,315,448 and 6,516,132Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEuropean Union EU wireless mouse/keyboard EN301 511 V9.0.22003 Applied to models with 3G functionEN301 908-1 V2.2.12003 Applied to models with 3G function EN301 908-2 V2.2.12003 Applied to models with 3G functionThe FCC RF safety requirement Canada - Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices RSS-210 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity We Acer Computer Shanghai Limited EN60950-12001 EN600652002 applied to models with TV functionLCD panel ergonomic specifications Index English