Acer 3040 Series manual Information for your safety and comfort, Safety instructions, Warnings

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Information for your safety and comfort

Safety instructions

Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

Turning the product off before cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device

Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit:

Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet.

Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the computerYYu/ e9 .

If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies.

CAUTION for Accessibility

Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

CAUTION for Dummy Card of PCMCIA & Express Slot

Your computer shipped with plastic dummies installed in the PCMCIA & Express slot. Dummies protect unused slots from dust, metal object, or other particles. Save the dummy for use when no PCMCIA or Express Card is installed in the slot.

Warnings

•Do not use this product near water.

•Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged.

•Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

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Contents TravelMate 3040/3030 Series Users GuideDate of purchase Place of purchase TravelMate 3040/3030 Series Users Guide Original Issue 09/2006Copyright 2006. Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved TravelMate 3040/3030 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial numberCAUTION for plug as disconnecting device Information for your safety and comfortSafety instructions Turning the product off before cleaningUsing electrical power Replacing the battery pack Telephone line safetyProduct servicing Additional safety information Operating environmentMedical devices Vehicles Potentially explosive environmentsEmergency calls Mercury advisory Disposal instructionsTips and information for comfortable use Taking care of your vision Finding your comfort zoneDeveloping good work habits Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guidesTaking 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 the Acer OrbiCam as webcam Using a computer security lockAdjusting the volume Changing the Acer OrbiCam settingsBoot sequence Built-in network featureInstalling memory BIOS utilityPage Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology passwordEmpowering Technology Acer eNet Management Empowering Technology AC mode Adapter mode Acer ePower ManagementDC mode Battery mode To create a new power profileBattery 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 Rear view Right viewConnects to Acer ezDock Base viewSpecifications English English English Icon IndicatorsEasy-launch buttons Touchpad basics TouchpadCenter Left buttonRight Main touchpadLock keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the keyboardHotkeys Windows keysDecreases the screen brightness Launches Acer eSettings in AcerThe Euro symbol Special keysThe US dollar sign Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lockAudio Adjusting the volumeAcer OrbiCam Getting to know your Acer OrbiCamRotating the Acer OrbiCam Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings ResolutionLaunching the Acer OrbiCam Camera Settings OptionsBasic settings Pictures and My Videos folder Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcamCapturing photos/videos Capture settingsEnabling the Acer VisageON Using the face tracking feature Using video effects selected models only From the Start menu, go to Start All Programs Acer GraviSense Using Acer GraviSenseAcer GraviSense Protecting the HDDAnti-Theft 1 Alt + Tab 2 Ctrl + Shift + Esc 3 Ctrl + Alt + Del 4 Windows keys Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the system utilitiesLaunch Manager Scanning your system Norton Internet SecurityImage is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsI turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Nothing appears on the screenThe infrared port does not work I want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the powerNo audio is heard from the computer The keyboard does not respondI 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 Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Moving aroundTaking the computer home What to bring to meetingsWhat to take with you Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerSpecial considerations What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerUsing a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwordsExpanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Fast Infrared FIR Built-in network featureIEEE 1394 port Universal Serial Bus USBPC Card slot Inserting a PC CardEjecting a PC Card BIOS utility Boot sequenceInstalling memory Playing DVD movies Enable disk-to-disk recoveryPassword Using softwarePower management Create backup Acer eRecovery ManagementCreate factory default image CD Restore from backupChange password Re-install bundled software without CDTroubleshooting tips Error messagesTroubleshooting English Notice Peripheral devices Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Notice Shielded cablesDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesNotice Canadian users Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiensNotice for Australia List of applicable countriesNotice for New Zealand U.S Patent Nos. 4,631,603 4,819,098 4,907,093 5,315,448 and 6,516,132 Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeRadio device regulatory notice GeneralEuropean Union EU EN301 908-2 V2.2.12003 Applied to models with 3G function wireless mouse/keyboardEN301 511 V9.0.22003 Applied to models with 3G function EN301 908-1 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 EN60950-12001 EN600652002 applied to models with TV function We Acer Computer Shanghai LimitedLCD panel ergonomic specifications Index English