Using Acer GraviSense, Protecting the HDD | Acer 3040 Series

Acer GraviSense

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Acer GraviSense

Acer GraviSense is an innovative utility designed to further protect your data by automatically moving the read/write heads of your Acer notebook's hard disk away from the storage disk (this is known as "parking" the heads) in the event that sudden motion is detected. Acer GraviSense can also be set to activate an alarm in case your notebook is moved by an unauthorized person.

Using Acer GraviSense

You can launch Acer GraviSense in a number of ways:

•From the Start menu, go to Start > (All) Programs > Acer GraviSense.

•When Acer GraviSense is running, an icon will be displayed in the task tray. Move your cursor over the icon to identify Acer GraviSense. Left- click or right-click on the icon to open a context menu.

Protecting the HDD

Activate this feature by right-clicking on the tray icon and selecting Hard Drive Protection.

Selecting this function will park the HDD heads in the event that any vibration or movement which exceeds the level tolerated by the HDD is detected.

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Contents

TravelMate 3040/3030 Series Users Guide Date of purchase Place of purchase TravelMate 3040/3030 Series Users Guide Original Issue 09/2006Copyright 2006. Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved TravelMate 3040/3030 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device Information for your safety and comfortSafety instructions Turning the product off before cleaning Using electrical power Product servicing Replacing the battery packTelephone line safety Medical devices Additional safety informationOperating environment Emergency calls VehiclesPotentially 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 Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guides Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Taking care of your computerTaking care of your AC adapter please refer to Frequently asked questions on page Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Contents Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam Using a computer security lockAdjusting the volume Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Boot sequence Built-in network featureInstalling memory BIOS utilityPage Empowering Technology Acer Empowering TechnologyEmpowering Technology password Acer eNet Management Empowering Technology AC mode Adapter mode Acer ePower ManagementDC mode Battery mode To create a new power profile 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 ManagementAcer eSettings Management also Acer ePerformance Management English Your Acer notebook tourFront view Closed front view Left view Rear view Right view Connects to Acer ezDock Base view Specifications English English English Icon Indicators Easy-launch buttons Touchpad basics Touchpad Center Left buttonRight Main touchpad 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 symbolSpecial keys Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volume Rotating the Acer OrbiCam Acer OrbiCamGetting to know your Acer OrbiCam Launching the Acer OrbiCam Changing the Acer OrbiCam settingsResolution Basic settings Camera SettingsOptions Pictures and My Videos folder Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcamCapturing photos/videos Capture settings Enabling the Acer VisageON Using the face tracking feature Using video effects selected models only From the Start menu, go to Start All Programs Acer GraviSense Using Acer GraviSenseAcer GraviSense Protecting the HDD 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 Image is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsI turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Nothing appears on the screen The infrared port does not work I want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the powerNo audio is heard from the computer The keyboard does not respond 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options I want to set up my location to use the internal modem1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Moving around What to take with you Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computer Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Setting passwords Entering passwords Fax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Fast Infrared FIR Built-in network feature IEEE 1394 port Universal Serial Bus USB Ejecting a PC Card PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Installing memory BIOS utilityBoot sequence Playing DVD movies Enable disk-to-disk recoveryPassword Using software 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 tipsError messages English Notice Peripheral devices Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Notice Shielded cables Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesNotice Canadian users Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Notice for Australia List of applicable countries Notice for New Zealand U.S Patent Nos. 4,631,603 4,819,098 4,907,093 5,315,448 and 6,516,132 Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice European Union EU Radio device regulatory noticeGeneral EN301 908-2 V2.2.12003 Applied to models with 3G function wireless mouse/keyboardEN301 511 V9.0.22003 Applied to models with 3G function EN301 908-1 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 English