Acer TravelMate 3020 User Manual

TravelMate 3020 SeriesUser's Guide

1Empowering TechnologyAcer Empowering TechnologyAcer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions

2Empowering TechnologyFor more information, press the < > key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the appropriate utility an

3Empowering TechnologyAcer eLock ManagementAcer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and flo

4Empowering TechnologyAcer ePerformance ManagementAcer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer

5Empowering TechnologyAcer eRecovery ManagementAcer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provide

6Empowering TechnologyAcer eSettings ManagementAcer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system healt

7Empowering TechnologyAcer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically apply the appropriate profile when

8Empowering TechnologyAcer ePower ManagementAcer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Managem

9Empowering TechnologyYou can also click "Advanced Settings" to:• Set alarms.• Re-load factory defaults.• Select what actions will be taken

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

10Empowering Technology

11EnglishYour Acer notebook tourAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer

12EnglishClosed front view3 Easy-launch buttonsButtons for launching frequently used programs. See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 21 for more

13EnglishLeft view5 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status.6 Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF supportConnects to

14EnglishRight view# Icon Item Description1 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.2 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard

15EnglishRear viewBase view# Icon Item Description1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.3 124-p

16EnglishSpecificationsOperating system• Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2)• Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2)PlatformI

17EnglishPower subsystem• ACPI 2.0b CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes• 53 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery p

18EnglishCommunication• Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCam and optional Acer Blue

19EnglishNote: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.Software• Ace

iiiDisposal instructionsDo not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the

20EnglishIndicatorsThe computer has seven easy-to-read status indicators, including four on the front panel.The power, battery and wireless communicat

21English1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.Easy-launch buttonsL

22EnglishTouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finge

23EnglishNote: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter t

24EnglishUsing the keyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

25EnglishWindows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.HotkeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to acce

26EnglishHotkey Icon Function Description<Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings Launches

27EnglishSpecial keysYou can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of your keyboard.The Euro symbol1 Open a text editor or

28EnglishEjecting 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

29EnglishAudioThe computer comes with 32-bit Intel High Definition (HD) Audio, and dual stereo speakers.Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the volume on th

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

30EnglishAcer OrbiCam (for selected models)The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera appropriately mounted on top of the LCD panel. The camera&a

31EnglishLaunching the Acer OrbiCamTo launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop.ORClick Start > All Programs &g

32EnglishOptionsClick Options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. Use the options to change the capture window size, preview settings, an

33EnglishCapture settingsFrom the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. The Properties window appears.Device Settings allows you t

34EnglishEnabling the Acer VisageONThe Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects (selected models only). The f

35EnglishUsing the face tracking featureTo use the face tracking feature:1 Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple

36EnglishUsing video effects (selected models only)The Video Settings section allows you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the list.

37EnglishAcer GraviSenseAcer GraviSense is an innovative utility designed to further protect your data by automatically moving the read/write heads of

38EnglishAnti-TheftActivate this feature by right-clicking on the tray icon and selecting Anti-Theft.When enabled, this feature will sound an alarm if

39English• When activated, Acer GraviSense will show a full-screen image and a password window.•When activated, the Anti-Theft feature will disable th

vTo turn the power off, do any of the following:• Use the Windows shutdown commandClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off.• Use the

40EnglishUsing the system utilitiesNote: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)Note: This

41EnglishAcer GridVista is simple to set up:1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar.2 Dr

42EnglishNorton AntiVirusNorton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep your c

43EnglishFrequently asked questionsThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are p

44EnglishNo 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

45English• 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

46EnglishTo start the recovery process:1 Restart the system.2 While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to ente

47EnglishTaking your notebook PC with youThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.Disconne

48EnglishNote: 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

49EnglishSpecial considerationsFollow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work:• Minimize the effects of temperature

viTaking 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 the

50EnglishSpecial considerationsIn addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer while trav

51EnglishSecuring your computerYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your comput

52EnglishEntering passwordsWhen a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen.• When the Supervisor Password is set

53EnglishExpanding through optionsYour notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience.Connectivity optionsPorts allow you to connect pe

54EnglishBuilt-in network featureThe built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network.To use the network feat

55EnglishUniversal 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

56EnglishPC Card slotThe Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. These car

57EnglishInstalling memoryFollow these steps to install memory:1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pa

58EnglishEnable disk-to-disk recoveryTo enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the catego

59EnglishNote: 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

Disposal instructions iiiFirst things first ivYour guides ivBasic care and tips for using your computer ivTurning your computer on and off ivTaking ca

60EnglishAcer eRecovery ManagementAcer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. You can create and save a backup of th

61EnglishRestore from backupYou can restore backups previously created (as stated in the Create backup section) from hard disk, CD or DVD.1 Boot to Wi

62EnglishRe-install bundled software without CDAcer eRecovery Management stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-inst

63EnglishEnglishTroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs

64EnglishIf you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for a

65EnglishEnglishRegulations and safety noticesENERGY STAR guidelines complianceAs an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product m

66EnglishOperation conditionsThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device

67EnglishEnglishYour telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioni

68EnglishNotice for New ZealandFor modem with approval number PTC 211/03/0081 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates o

69EnglishEnglish3 This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines

Using Acer GraviSense 37Protecting the HDD 37Anti-Theft 38Using the system utilities 40Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 40Launch Manager 41Nor

70English8 If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord doe

71EnglishEnglishLaser compliance statementThe CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification la

72EnglishRadio device regulatory noticeNote: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.GeneralThis product co

73EnglishEnglishList of applicable countriesEU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Lux

74English2 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 be used

75EnglishEnglishFederal Communications ComissionDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to t

76EnglishDeclaration of Conformity for CE MarkingIs in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC di

77EnglishIndexAAC adaptercaring for vaudio 29adjusting the volume 29troubleshooting 44Bbattery packcaring for viBIOS utility 33,

78Englishon indicator 20numeric keypadembedded 24Ppassword 51types 51PC Card 56ejecting 56inserting 56ports 53printertroublesh

Password 58Using software 58Playing DVD movies 58Power management 59Acer eRecovery Management 60Create backup 60Restore from backup 61Create factory d