Acer TravelMate 3040 Owner's Manual

TravelMate 3040/3030 SeriesUser's Guide

xFinding your comfort zoneFind your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to ac

82EnglishNotice for New Zealand1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item c

83EnglishEnglishLaser compliance statementThe CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification la

84EnglishRadio device regulatory noticeNote: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.GeneralThis product co

85EnglishEnglishwireless mouse/keyboard)• EN301 511 V9.0.2:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function)• EN301 908-1 V2.2.1:2003 (Applied to models wit

86EnglishList of applicable countriesEU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg

87EnglishEnglish2 This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to b

88EnglishFederal Communications ComissionDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the foll

89EnglishEnglishWe, Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, ChinaContact Per

90EnglishCouncil Decision 98/482/EC (CTR21) for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). RoHS Directi

91EnglishIndexAAC adaptercaring for xiiiaudio 35adjusting the volume 35troubleshooting 45Bbattery packbattery-low warning 51caring for

xiDeveloping good work habitsDevelop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive:• Take short breaks regularly an

92Englishon indicator 25memoryinstalling 73messageserror 77modem 69Nnetwork 70Notebook Managerhotkey 31num lock 29on indicator

xiiFirst things firstWe would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.Your guidesTo help you

xiiiTo turn the power off, do any of the following:• Use the Windows shutdown commandClick on Start then click on Shut Down.• Use the power buttonYo

xivTaking care of your battery packHere are some ways to take care of your battery pack:• Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn th

Information for your safety and comfort iiiSafety instructions iiiAdditional safety information viOperating environment viMedical devices viVehicles v

Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 34Using a computer security lock 34Audio 35Adjusting the volume 35Acer GraviSense 36Using Acer GraviSense

Acer Arcade Deluxe(for selected models) 6161Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 62VideoMagician 62DVD Master 62DV Delite 62Taking your notebook PC with you 63

Create backup 75Burn backup disc 76Restore and recovery 76Troubleshooting 77Troubleshooting tips 77Error messages 77Regulations and safety notices 79F

1Empowering TechnologyAcer Empowering TechnologyThe Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such cha

2Empowering TechnologyAcer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you quickly connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of location

3Empowering TechnologyAcer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the appropriate profile

4Empowering TechnologyAcer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management op

5Empowering Technology3 Click "Apply" to save your new settings.To delete a power plan:You cannot delete the power plan you are currently us

6Empowering TechnologyAcer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer's display to an external display

7Empowering TechnologyAcer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accesse

8Empowering TechnologyAcer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical

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10Empowering TechnologyAcer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you to create full or incremental

11Empowering TechnologyFor more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 75 in the AcerSystem User's Guide.Note

iiiInformation for your safety and comfortSafety instructionsRead these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all wa

12Empowering TechnologyAcer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modif

13Empowering TechnologyWindows Mobility CenterThe Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so yo

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15EnglishYour Acer notebook tourAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer

16EnglishClosed front view3 Easy-launch buttonsButtons for launching frequently used programs. See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 26 for more

17EnglishLeft view5 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status.6 Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF supportConnects to

18EnglishRight viewRear view# Icon Item Description1 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.2 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiM

19EnglishBase view3 124-pin Acer ezDock connectorConnects to Acer ezDock.# Item Description1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.2 Bat

20EnglishSpecificationsOperating system• Windows Vista™ Ultimate• Windows Vista™ Business• Windows Vista™ Home BasicPlatformIntel® Centrino® Duo mobi

21EnglishStorage subsystem• 80/100/120/160 GB Serial ATA hard disk drive with Acer DASP+ (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)• External IEEE 1394 bus-powered

ivWarnings• Do not use this product near water.• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seri

22EnglishCommunication• Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCam and optional Acer Blue

23EnglishSoftware• Acer Empowering Technology• Acer eNet Management • Acer ePower Management• Acer ePresentation Management• Acer eDataSecurity Manage

24EnglishNote: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.System compli

25EnglishIndicatorsThe computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators.The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is clo

26English1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.Easy-launch buttonsT

27EnglishTouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finge

28EnglishNote: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter t

29EnglishUsing the keyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

30EnglishWindows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing letters on embe

31EnglishHotkeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output

vNote: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the p

32English<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.<Fn>

33EnglishSpecial keysYou can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.The Euro symbol1 O

34EnglishEjecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive trayPress the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on.Insert a clip

35EnglishAudioThe computer comes with 32-bit Intel High Definition (HD) Audio, and dual stereo speakers.Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the volume on th

36EnglishAcer GraviSenseAcer GraviSense is an innovative utility designed to further protect your data by automatically moving the read/write heads of

37EnglishAnti-TheftActivate this feature by right-clicking on the tray icon and selecting Anti-Theft.When enabled, this feature will sound an alarm if

38EnglishIf you enter a password that is invalid for any reason, you will be prompted to try a new password.When activated, Acer GraviSense will show

39EnglishWhen activated, the Anti-Theft feature will disable the following functions:• Alt + Tab• Ctrl + Shift + Esc• Ctrl + Alt + Del• Windows keys•

40EnglishAnti-Theft PasswordActivate this feature by right-clicking on the tray icon and selecting Anti-Theft Password.Enter your original password, a

41EnglishUsing the system utilitiesAcer GridVista (dual-display compatible)Note: This feature is only available on certain models.To enable the dual d

viTelephone line safety• Disconnect all telephone lines from the equipment when not in use and/or before servicing.• To avoid the remote risk of elect

42English1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar.2 Drag and drop each window into the ap

43EnglishNorton Internet SecurityNorton Internet Security is an anti-virus utility that can protect against viruses, keeping your data safe and secure

44EnglishFrequently asked questionsThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are p

45EnglishNo audio is heard from the computer.Check the following:• The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on t

46English• Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on.• Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely

47EnglishTo start the recovery process:1 Restart the system.2 While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to ente

48EnglishBattery packThe computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges.Battery pack characteristicsThe battery pack has the fol

49EnglishEnglishFollow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times.Use this conditioning process for all new batte

50EnglishTo remove a battery pack:1 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery.2 Pull the battery from the battery bay.Charging the batter

51EnglishEnglishBattery-low warningWhen using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter.Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possib

viiPacemakers. Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) be maintained between wireless devices and a

52EnglishAcer Arcade (for selected models)Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, DVD movies and videos. It can be operated using your

53EnglishFinding and playing contentClicking a button on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature's home page. The content pages have

54EnglishIn Audio Settings:Use "Speaker Environment" to choose between "Headphones," "SPDIF," "2" or more spea

55EnglishVirtual keyboardWhenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or folder, you can use the onscreen virtual keyboa

56EnglishCinemaIf your computer came with a DVD drive, you can play movies from DVDs and video CDs (VCDs) with the Cinema function of Acer Arcade. Thi

57EnglishAlbumAcer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show, from any available drive on your computer. Click the Album but

58EnglishTo add background music to a slide show, click on the "Slide Show Music" option. The Slide Show Music page will ask you to choose m

59EnglishNote: For more details on editing video and all the associated features, please refer to the Acer Arcade help menu.MusicFor convenient access

60EnglishIt is also possible to burn combo CD/DVDs with music, photos, and film all in one. The possibilities are endless!For specific details about e

61EnglishAcer Arcade Deluxe(for selected models) Note: Acer Arcade Deluxe is available for systems with Windows Media Center.Acer Arcade Deluxe extend

viiiEmergency callsWarning: You cannot make emergency calls through this device. To make an emergency call you shall dial out through your mobile phon

62EnglishStarting Acer Arcade DeluxeYou can run the Acer Arcade Deluxe utilities directly from Windows Media Center. To do this, scroll up/down from t

63EnglishTaking your notebook PC with youThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.Disconne

64EnglishNote: If the Sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned off. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep

65EnglishSpecial considerationsFollow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work:• Minimize the effects of temperature

66EnglishSpecial considerationsIn addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer while trav

67EnglishSecuring your computerYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your comput

68EnglishEntering passwordsWhen a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen.• When the Supervisor Password is set

69EnglishExpanding through optionsYour notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience.Connectivity optionsPorts allow you to connect pe

70EnglishBuilt-in network featureThe built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network.To use the network feat

71EnglishUniversal Serial Bus (USB)The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious

ixENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to protect the environment in a cost effective way and

72EnglishPC Card slotThe Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. These car

73EnglishInstalling memoryFollow these steps to install memory:1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pa

74EnglishEnable disk-to-disk recoveryTo enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the catego

75EnglishNote: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive. Please refer to the online help for more inform

76English3 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.Burn backup discUsing the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can bu

77EnglishEnglishTroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs

78EnglishIf you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for a

79EnglishEnglishRegulations and safety noticesFCC noticeThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device p

80Englishand (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Notice: Canadian usersTh

81EnglishEnglishYour telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioni