Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 3280 Acer
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TravelMate 3240/3280 Series User's Guide.
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iii Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protectio n of the global environment, please recycle.
iv First things first We would like to thank you for mak ing an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we h ave designed a s.
v To turn the power off, do any of th e followin g: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Sta rt , Turn Off Computer , then click on Turn Off . • Use the power button You can also shut down the comp uter by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4> .
vi Taking care of yo ur 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.
Disposal instructions iii First things first iv Your guides iv Basic care and tips fo r using your computer iv Turning your computer on and off iv Taking care of your computer v Taking care of your AC.
Taking your notebook PC with you 41 Disconnecting from the desktop 41 Moving around 41 Preparing the computer 41 What to bring to meetings 42 Taking the computer hom e 42 Preparing the computer 42 Wha.
Troubleshooting ti ps 59 Error messages 59 Regulations and safety notices 61 ENERGY STAR guidel ines compliance 61 FCC notice 61 Modem notices 62 Important safety instructions 65 Laser compliance stat.
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1 Empowering Technology Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for yo u to access frequently used functi ons and manage yo ur n ew Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities: • Acer eDataSecurity Manage ment protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorith ms.
2 Empowe ring Tech nology For more information, press the < > key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help function. Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a h and y file encryption utility that pro tects your files from being accessed by unauth orized persons.
3 Empowering Technology Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management i s a security utility that allows you to loc k up your removable data, optical and floppy dr ives to ensure that data can't be stolen while your notebook is unattend ed.
4 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a syste m optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer noteb ook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization — release unused memo ry and check usage.
5 Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a po werful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by th e manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hid den partition on your system's HDD.
6 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspec t hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Fu rthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimiz e your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better.
7 Empowering Technology Acer eNet Management can save netwo r k settings for a location to a profile, and automatically apply the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored incl ude network connection settings (IP an d DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.
8 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer ePower Mana gement Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Ac er ePower Managem ent from the Empo wering Technol ogy interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Manag ement icon in the task tray.
9 Empowering Technology You can also click "Advanced Settings" to: • Set alarms . • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions will be taken when the cover is close d, and set passwords for accessing the system after Hiberna tion or Standb y.
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11 English Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... po ster, let us show you around yo ur new Acer notebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.
12 English 4 Touchpad Touch-sensiti ve pointing dev ice which funct ions like a computer mouse. 5 Click buttons (left, center and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serv es as a 4-way scroll button.
13 English Closed front view # Icon Item Description 1B l u e t o o t h communication switch/indicator Press to enable/disable the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (for selected m odels). 2W i r e l e s s communication switch/indicator Press to enable/disable the wireless function.
14 English Left view 10 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 11 Latch Locks and releases the lid. # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-co mpatible computer security lock. 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs o r DVDs.
15 English Right view Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 Three USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 d evices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera ). 2 S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input (for selected models).
16 English Base view 3 Battery Powers the computer. # Item Description 1 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool . Note : Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer 's hard disk (secured with screws).
17 English Specifications Operating system • Genuine W indows ® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine W indows ® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) Platform • Intel ® Centrino ® Duo mobile technology, featuring : •I n t e l ® Core ™ Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/ T2600 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.
18 English Storage subsystem • 60/80/100/120 GB PATA/SATA h ard disk drive with Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) (fo r selected models) • Optical drive options (for selected models): • DVD.
19 English Communication • WPAN: Blueto oth ® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) (for selected models) • WLAN : Intel ® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-m ode 802.
20 English Software • Acer Empowe ring Techn ology • eDataSecurity Management • eLock Man agement • ePerform ance Man agement • eRecove ry Management • eSettings Managemen t • eNet Mana .
21 English Note: The specifications listed above are for reference on ly. The exact configuration of your PC d epends on the model purchased.
22 English Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read statu s indicators, in cluding four on the front panel. The power, battery, Blueto oth and wire less communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed . Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is ac tive.
23 English 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light sho ws green when in AC mode. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth co mmunication (for selected models).
24 English Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are fou r buttons. These buttons are called easy- launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Em powering Key < > and one user-programmable button. Press < > to run the Acer Empowering Technolo gy.
25 English Touchpad The touchpad is a pointing device that senses mo vement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides op timum comfo rt and support.
26 English Note: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder w ill not increase the touchpad's responsiveness.
27 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and a n embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, functi on and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
28 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing letters on embedded keypad. Type the letters in a normal manner. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu.
29 English Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access m ost of the computer's controls like screen b rightness, volume output an d the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combinatio n.
30 English <Fn> + <F7> Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad o n and off. <Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. <Fn> + < ↑ > Volume up Increases the sound volume . <Fn> + < ↓ > Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
31 English Special key You can locate the Euro symbol and th e US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of yo ur keyboard. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-ri ght of the keyboard, or hold < Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard .
32 English Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the com puter is on. Insert a clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.
33 English Audio The computer comes with 32-bit Intel Hig h Definition (HD) audio, and dual stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See " Hotkeys" on page 29 for mo re information on adjusting the sp eaker volume.
34 English Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Win dows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual- display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on certain models.
35 English Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each win dow into the approp riate grid. 3 Enjoy the c onvenience of a well-o rganized de sktop.
36 English Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti-v irus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep your computer d ata safe and secure. How do I check for viruses? A Full System Scan scans all files on yo ur computer.
37 English Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each o ne. I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer.
38 English No audio is heard from the computer. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In Windo ws, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too lo w.
39 English • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power ou tlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected secu rely to the computer's parallel port or a USB port a nd the corresponding port on the printer.
40 English To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is sho wing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instruct ions to perform system recovery. Important! This feature o ccupies 3 to 4 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk.
41 English Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hin ts to consider when moving around or traveling with your comp uter. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories : 1 Save any open files.
42 English Note: If the Sleep indicator is of f, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned of f. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on, the compu ter has entered Sleep mode. In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on.
43 English Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect yo ur computer while traveling to and from work: • Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping th e computer with you.
44 English Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the co mputer home, follow these guidelines to protect your comp uter while traveling: • Always take the computer as carry-on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand.
45 English Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your compu ter.
46 English Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when yo u press < F2 > to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. • Type the Supervisor Password an d press < Enter > to access the BIOS utility.
47 English Expanding through options Your notebo ok PC offers you a complete mo bile computi ng experien ce. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral de vices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instru ctions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the following section.
48 English Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to con nect your computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cab le from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the comp uter to a network jack or hub o n your network.
49 English Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allo ws you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. IEEE 1394 port (for selected models) The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394- compatible device like a video camera or dig ital camera.
50 English PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the comp uter accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the com puter. These cards should have a PC Card logo on the m. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afford ed by desktop PCs.
51 English ExpressCard (for selected models) The ExpressCard is the newest version of th e PC Card. It is a smaller and faster interface that further enhances the usability and exp andability of your computer.
52 English Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the memory co ver; then lift up and remove the memory cover.
53 English BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program bu ilt into your computer's BIOS. Your compu ter is alrea dy properly c onfigured a nd optimize d, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it.
54 English Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can p lay DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; then close the DVD tray. Important! Whe n you launch the DVD pl ayer for the first time, the program asks you to enter the re gion code.
55 English Power management This computer has a built- in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any ac tivity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, m ouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to th e computer , and video memory.
56 English Create backup You can create and save b ackup images to hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Managem ent utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. Th e default password is six zeros.
57 English Create factory default image CD When the System CD and R ecovery CD are not available, you can create them by using this feature. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Managem ent utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed.
58 English Change password Acer eRecovery Managemen t and Acer disk-to-disk recovery a re protected by a password that can be changed by the user. Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery Management. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Managem ent utility.
59 English English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal wi th common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the com p uter. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; contact your d ealer or authorized service center for assistance.
60 English If you still encounter problems after going thro ugh the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service c enter for assistance.
61 English English Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has de termined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficien cy.
62 English Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC R ules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this d evice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, inclu ding interference that may cause undesired ope ration.
63 English English Your telephone company may make chang es in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could a ffect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in ad vance to give you an opportunity to maintain unin terrupted telephone service.
64 English Notice for New Zealand For modem with approval numb er PTC 211/03/008 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equ ipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its netw ork.
65 English English 3 This device is equipped with p ulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support puls e dialing.
66 English 8 If an extension cord is used with this product, m ake sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugge d into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere ra ting. Also, ma ke sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does no t exceed the fuse rating.
67 English English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser p roduct. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (sho wn below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WH EN OPEN.
68 English Radio device regulatory notice Note : Below regulatory information is for mo dels with wireless LAN and/o r Bluetooth on ly. General This product complies with the radio fre quency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use.
69 English English List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium , Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdo m Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hung ary, Czech Republic, Slovak Rep ublic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta.
70 English 2 This device is restricted to indoor us e due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this prod uct to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduc e the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mo bile Satellite systems.
71 English English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This d evice.
72 English Declaration of Conf ormity for CE Marking Is in compliance with the essential requ irements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives.
73 English Index A AC adapter caring for v audio adjusting the volume 33 troublesh ooting 38 B battery pack caring for vi BIOS utility 53 brightness hotkeys 30 C caps lock 27 on indicator 22 care AC a.
74 English num lock 27 on indicator 22 numeric keypad embedded 27 P password 45 types 45 PC Card 50 ejecting 50 inserting 50 ports 47 printer troublesh ooting 38 problems 37 CD-ROM 38 display 37 keybo.
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