TravelMate 3040/3030 Series
Users Guide
Copyright 2006. Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved
TravelMate 3040/3030 Series Users Guide Original Issue 09/2006
TravelMate 3040/3030 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number
Date of purchase Place of purchase
Safety instructions
Information for your safety and comfort
Turning the product off before cleaning
CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device
Using electrical power
Product servicing
Replacing the battery pack
Telephone line safety
Medical devices
Additional safety information
Operating environment
Emergency calls
Vehicles
Potentially explosive environments
Mercury advisory
Disposal instructions
Tips and information for comfortable use
Taking care of your vision
Finding your comfort zone
Developing good work habits
First things first
Basic care and tips for using your computer
Your guides
Turning your computer on and off
Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off
Taking care of your computer
Taking care of your AC adapter
please refer to Frequently asked questions on page
Taking care of your battery pack
Cleaning and servicing
Contents
Adjusting the volume
Using a computer security lock
Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings
Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam
Installing memory
Built-in network feature
BIOS utility
Boot sequence
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Empowering Technology
Acer Empowering Technology
Empowering Technology password
Acer eNet Management
Empowering Technology
DC mode Battery mode
Acer ePower Management
To create a new power profile
AC mode Adapter mode
Battery 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
Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation
Acer eSettings Management
Acer eSettings Management also
Acer ePerformance Management
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Your Acer notebook tour
Front view
Closed front view
Left view
Rear view
Right view
Connects to Acer ezDock
Base view
Specifications
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Icon
Indicators
Easy-launch buttons
Touchpad basics
Touchpad
Right
Left button
Main touchpad
Center
Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad
Using the keyboard
Hotkeys
Windows keys
Decreases the screen brightness
Launches Acer eSettings in Acer
The US dollar sign
The Euro symbol
Special keys
Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray
Using a computer security lock
Audio
Adjusting the volume
Rotating the Acer OrbiCam
Acer OrbiCam
Getting to know your Acer OrbiCam
Launching the Acer OrbiCam
Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings
Resolution
Basic settings
Camera Settings
Options
Capturing photos/videos
Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam
Capture settings
Pictures and My Videos folder
Enabling the Acer VisageON
Using the face tracking feature
Using video effects selected models only
Acer GraviSense
Using Acer GraviSense
Protecting the HDD
From the Start menu, go to Start All Programs Acer GraviSense
Anti-Theft
1 Alt + Tab 2 Ctrl + Shift + Esc 3 Ctrl + Alt + Del 4 Windows keys
Acer GridVista dual-display compatible
Using the system utilities
Launch Manager
Scanning your system
Norton Internet Security
I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up
Frequently asked questions
Nothing appears on the screen
Image is not full-screen
No audio is heard from the computer
I want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power
The keyboard does not respond
The infrared port does not work
2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options
I want to set up my location to use the internal modem
1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel
Before you call
Requesting service
International Travelers Warranty ITW
Taking your notebook PC with you
Disconnecting from the desktop
Moving around
Preparing the computer
What to take with you
Taking the computer home
What to bring to meetings
Special considerations
Setting up a home office
Traveling with the computer
What to bring with you
Traveling internationally with the computer
Securing your computer
Using a computer security lock
Using passwords
Setting passwords
Entering passwords
Fax/data modem
Expanding through options
Connectivity options
Fast Infrared FIR
Built-in network feature
IEEE 1394 port
Universal Serial Bus USB
Ejecting a PC Card
PC Card slot
Inserting a PC Card
Installing memory
BIOS utility
Boot sequence
Password
Enable disk-to-disk recovery
Using software
Playing DVD movies
Power management
Create backup
Acer eRecovery Management
Create factory default image CD
Restore from backup
Change password
Re-install bundled software without CD
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting tips
Error messages
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FCC notice
Regulations and safety notices
Notice Shielded cables
Notice Peripheral devices
Notice Canadian users
Modem notices
Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens
Declaration of Conformity for EU countries
Notice for Australia
List of applicable countries
Notice for New Zealand
LCD pixel statement
Laser compliance statement
Macrovision copyright protection notice
U.S Patent Nos. 4,631,603 4,819,098 4,907,093 5,315,448 and 6,516,132
European Union EU
Radio device regulatory notice
General
EN301 511 V9.0.22003 Applied to models with 3G function
wireless mouse/keyboard
EN301 908-1 V2.2.12003 Applied to models with 3G function
EN301 908-2 V2.2.12003 Applied to models with 3G function
The 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 Limited
LCD panel ergonomic specifications
Index
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