Acer 3000 series manual

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Setting up a home office

30

Traveling with the computer

30

Preparing the computer

30

What to take with you

30

Special considerations

30

Traveling internationally with the computer

31

Preparing the computer

31

What to bring with you

31

Special considerations

31

Securing your computer

32

Using a computer security lock

32

Using passwords

32

Entering passwords

33

Setting passwords

33

Expanding through options

35

Connectivity options

35

Fax/Data modem

35

Built-in network feature

36

Fast Infrared

36

Universal Serial Bus

37

IEEE 1394 port

37

PC Card slot

38

Installing memory

39

BIOS utility

39

Boot sequence

40

Disc to disc recovery enable

40

Password

40

Using software

40

Playing DVD movies

40

Power management

41

Acer eRecovery

42

Create backup

42

Restore from backup

43

Create factory default image CD

43

Re-install bundled software without CD

44

Change password

44

Acer disc-to-disc recovery

45

Multilingual operating system installation

45

Restore without a Recovery CD

46

Troubleshooting

47

Frequently-asked questions

47

Troubleshooting tips

50

Error messages

51

Requesting service

52

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Contents TravelMate 3000 Series Users GuidePage First things first Your guidesTaking care of your computer Basic care and tips for using your computerTurning your computer on and off Taking care of your AC adaptor Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Operation conditions Contents Page Page Page TravelMate tour Front viewDescription Programs. See Launch keys on page 19 forEnglish Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Specifications Keyboard and pointing device ConnectivityAudio Weight DimensionsPorts EnvironmentPower OptionsIndicators Icon Function DescriptionScroll Lock Fn+F12 Using the keyboardLock keys Embedded numeric keypad Desired action Num Lock on Num Lock offShift+ Windows keysKey Description Hot keys EManager on Fn+F4Fn+F5 Fn+F6Hot Icon Function Description Key Fn +F7 Fn +F8Fn+ ↑ Fn+ ↓Euro symbol Launch key Default application Launch keysTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Button Left button Right Main touchpad Center Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioUsing system utilities Acer eManagerAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your notebookMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to take to short meetings What to bring to long meetingsSpecial considerations Taking the computer homeWhat to take with you Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerTraveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youSecuring your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwordsEnglish Fax/Data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Built-in network feature Fast InfraredUniversal Serial Bus Ieee 1394 portEjecting a PC Card PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Installing memory Bios utilityBoot sequence Disc to disc recovery enablePassword Using softwarePower management Region code Country or regionAcer eRecovery Create backupRestore from backup Create factory default image CDRe-install bundled software without CD Change passwordAcer disc-to-disc recovery Multilingual operating system installationRestore without a Recovery CD Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is EnabledTroubleshooting Frequently-asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen Keyboard does not respond Infrared port does not workPrinter does not work Troubleshooting tipsWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Error messages Error messages Corrective actionBefore you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesEnergy Star Guidelines Compliance Operation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiensModem notices TBRList of Applicable Countries For modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008For modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 Important safety instructions English Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Radio Device Regulatory Notice GeneralFCC RF safety requirement European Union EUEnglish Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity ZH1Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking English CD-ROM
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