Acer 3000 manual Taking care of your AC adaptor, Taking care of your battery pack

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Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt.

Never place objects on top of the computer.

Do not slam the computer display when you close it.

Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.

Taking care of your AC adaptor

Here are some ways to take care of your AC adaptor:

Do not connect the adaptor to any other device.

Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from

foot traffic.

When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug.

The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.

Taking care of your battery pack

Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack:

Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries.

Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children.

Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if at all possible.

Cleaning and servicing

When cleaning the computer, follow these steps:

1Power off the computer and remove the battery pack.

2Disconnect the AC adaptor.

3Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

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Contents Users Guide TravelMate 3000 SeriesPage Your guides First things firstTaking 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 Front view TravelMate tourDescription 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 Dimensions WeightPorts EnvironmentOptions PowerIcon Function Description IndicatorsScroll Lock Fn+F12 Using the keyboardLock keys Desired action Num Lock on Num Lock off Embedded numeric keypadShift+ Windows keysKey Description EManager on Fn+F4 Hot keysFn+F5 Fn+F6Fn +F8 Hot Icon Function Description Key Fn +F7Fn+ ↑ Fn+ ↓Euro symbol Launch keys Launch key Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Button Left button Right Main touchpad Center Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lockAudio Adjusting the volumeAcer eManager Using system utilitiesAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Moving around with your notebook Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to long meetings What to take to short meetingsSpecial considerations Taking the computer homeWhat to take with you Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeWhat to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerSecuring your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Setting passwords Entering passwordsEnglish Fax/Data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Fast Infrared Built-in network featureIeee 1394 port Universal Serial BusEjecting a PC Card PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Bios utility Installing memoryDisc to disc recovery enable Boot sequencePassword Using softwareRegion code Country or region Power managementCreate backup Acer eRecoveryCreate factory default image CD Restore from backupChange password Re-install bundled software without CDMultilingual operating system installation Acer disc-to-disc recoveryMake sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled Restore without a Recovery CDFrequently-asked questions TroubleshootingNo audio is heard from the computer Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen Infrared port does not work Keyboard does not respondPrinter does not work Troubleshooting tipsWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Error messages Corrective action Error messagesBefore you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesEnergy Star Guidelines Compliance Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Operation conditionsTBR Modem noticesFor modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 List of Applicable CountriesFor modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 Important safety instructions English LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementRadio Device Regulatory Notice General Macrovision copyright protection noticeEuropean Union EU FCC RF safety requirementEnglish Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 ZH1 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of ConformityDeclaration of Conformity for CE Marking English CD-ROM