Contents | Acer 3000 series specification

First things first	iii
Your guides	iii
Basic care and tips for using your computer	iv
Turning your computer on and off	iv
Taking care of your computer	iv
Taking care of your AC adaptor	v
Taking care of your battery pack	v
Cleaning and servicing	v
A TravelMate tour	1
Front view	1
Closed front view	3
Left view	4
Right view	5
Rear view	6
Bottom view	7
Specifications	8
Indicators	12
Using the keyboard	13
Lock keys	13
Embedded numeric keypad	14
Windows keys	15
Hot keys	16
The Euro symbol	18
Launch keys	19
Touchpad	20
Touchpad basics	20
Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray	22
Using a computer security lock	22
Audio	23
Adjusting the volume	23
Using system utilities	24
Acer eManager	24
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)	25
Launch Manager	26
Moving around with your notebook PC	27
Disconnecting from the desktop	27
Moving around	27
Preparing the computer	27
What to take to short meetings	28
What to bring to long meetings	28
Taking the computer home	29
Preparing the computer	29
What to take with you	29
Special considerations	29

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Acer 3000 series manual Contents

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Users Guide TravelMate 3000 SeriesPage Your guides First things first Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your AC adaptor Operation conditions Contents Page Page Page Programs. See Launch keys on page 19 for TravelMate tourFront view Description English Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Specifications Audio ConnectivityKeyboard and pointing device Environment WeightDimensions Ports Options Power Icon Function Description Indicators Lock keys Using the keyboardScroll Lock Fn+F12 Desired action Num Lock on Num Lock off Embedded numeric keypad Key Description Windows keysShift+ Fn+F6 Hot keysEManager on Fn+F4 Fn+F5 Fn+ ↓ Hot Icon Function Description Key Fn +F7Fn +F8 Fn+ ↑ Euro symbol Launch keys Launch key Default application Touchpad basics Touchpad Function Button Left button Right Main touchpad Center Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volume Acer eManager Using system utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your notebook Moving around What to bring to long meetings What to take to short meetings What to take with you Taking the computer homeSpecial considerations Traveling with the computer Setting up a home office What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computer Using passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwords English Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/Data modem Fast Infrared Built-in network feature Ieee 1394 port Universal Serial Bus Inserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Bios utility Installing memory Using software Boot sequenceDisc to disc recovery enable Password Region code Country or region Power management Create backup Acer eRecovery Create factory default image CD Restore from backup Change password Re-install bundled software without CD Multilingual operating system installation Acer disc-to-disc recovery Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled Restore without a Recovery CD Frequently-asked questions Troubleshooting Image is not full-screen Nothing appears on the screenNo audio is heard from the computer Infrared port does not work Keyboard does not respond Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Troubleshooting tipsPrinter does not work Error messages Corrective action Error messages International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Energy Star Guidelines Compliance Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Operation conditions TBR Modem notices For modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 List of Applicable Countries For modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 Important safety instructions English LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statement Radio Device Regulatory Notice General Macrovision copyright protection notice European Union EU FCC RF safety requirement English Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 ZH1 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking English CD-ROM