Acer 3030 Series, 3040 Series manual Using electrical power

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•Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product.

•To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface.

•Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack.

Using electrical power

•This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

•Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord.

•If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.

•Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating.

•This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Do not insert the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for details.

Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock and/or injury.

Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product.

•Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length.

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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 Telephone line safety Replacing the battery packProduct servicing Operating environment Additional safety informationMedical devices Potentially explosive environments VehiclesEmergency 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 AC adapter Taking care of your computerClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packplease 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 Empowering Technology password Acer Empowering TechnologyEmpowering 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 also Acer eSettings ManagementProvides a simple graphical user interface for navigation Acer ePerformance Management Front view Your Acer notebook tourEnglish 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 brightnessSpecial keys The Euro symbolThe US dollar sign Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioGetting to know your Acer OrbiCam Acer OrbiCamRotating the Acer OrbiCam Resolution Changing the Acer OrbiCam settingsLaunching the Acer OrbiCam Options Camera SettingsBasic 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 work1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel I want to set up my location to use the internal modem2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Disconnecting from the desktop Taking your notebook PC with youMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take with you Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youUsing passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwordsConnectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Fast Infrared FIRUniversal Serial Bus USB IEEE 1394 portInserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Boot sequence BIOS utilityInstalling 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 passwordError messages Troubleshooting tipsTroubleshooting 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 6,516,132General Radio device regulatory noticeEuropean 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
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