Acer TravelMate 3210Z User Manual

TravelMate 3210Z 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

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 view6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.7 Click buttons (left, center and right) The le

13EnglishLeft viewRight view# Icon Item Description1 External display (VGA) portConnects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).2

14EnglishRear view3 Optical drive eject buttonEjects the optical disk from the drive (for selected models).4Emergency eject holeEjects the optical dri

15EnglishBase view# Item Description1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.3 Cooling fan H

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

17EnglishPower subsystem• ACPI 1.0b CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes• 44.4 W 6-cell Li-ion battery p

18EnglishNote: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.Software• Ace

19EnglishIndicatorsThe computer has seven easy-to-read status indicators, including four on the front panel.The power, battery and wireless communicat

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

20English1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.Easy-launch buttonsL

21EnglishTouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finge

22EnglishNote: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter t

23EnglishUsing the keyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

24EnglishWindows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.HotkeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to acce

25EnglishHotkey Icon Function Description<Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings Launches

26EnglishSpecial 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

27EnglishEjecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray (for selected models)Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the comput

28EnglishAudioThe computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and built-in stereo speakers.Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the vol

29EnglishUsing the system utilitiesNote: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)Note: This

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

31EnglishYou can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application.Norton AntiVirusNorton

32EnglishFrequently asked questionsThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are p

33EnglishNo 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

34English• 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

35EnglishTo start the recovery process:1 Restart the system.2 While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to ente

36EnglishTaking your notebook PC with youThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.Disconne

37EnglishNote: 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

38EnglishSpecial considerationsFollow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work:• Minimize the effects of temperature

39EnglishSpecial considerationsIn addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer while trav

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

40EnglishSecuring your computerYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your comput

41EnglishEntering passwordsWhen a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen.• When the Supervisor Password is set

42EnglishExpanding through optionsYour notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience.Connectivity optionsPorts allow you to connect pe

43EnglishBuilt-in network featureThe built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network.To use the network feat

44EnglishPC Card slotThe Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. These car

45EnglishInstalling memoryFollow these steps to install memory:1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pa

46EnglishBIOS utilityThe BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS.Your computer is already properly confi

47Englishmaximum of five times (including the first time), after which the last region code set will remain permanent. Recovering your hard disk does

48English1 Create backup2 Restore from backup3 Create factory default image CD4 Re-install bundled software without CD5 Change Acer eRecovery Manageme

49English5 Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process.Note: The "Restore C:" ite

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

50EnglishChange passwordAcer eRecovery Management and Acer disk-to-disk recovery are protected by a password that can be changed by the user. Follow t

51EnglishEnglishTroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs

52EnglishIf you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for a

53EnglishEnglishRegulations and safety noticesENERGY STAR guidelines complianceAs an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product m

54EnglishOperation conditionsThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device

55EnglishEnglishYour telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioni

56EnglishNotice for New ZealandFor modem with approval number PTC 211/03/0081 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates o

57EnglishEnglish3 This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines

58English8 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

59EnglishEnglishLaser compliance statementThe CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification la

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

60EnglishRadio device regulatory noticeNote: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.GeneralThis product co

61EnglishEnglishList of applicable countriesEU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Lux

62English2 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

63EnglishEnglishFederal Communications ComissionDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to t

64EnglishDeclaration of Conformity for CE MarkingIs in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC di

65EnglishIndexAAC adaptercaring for vaudio 28adjusting the volume 28troubleshooting 33Bbattery packcaring for viBIOS utility 46brigh

66EnglishPpassword 40types 40PC Card 44ejecting 44inserting 44ports 42printertroubleshooting 33problems 32CD-ROM 33display

Taking your notebook PC with you 36Disconnecting from the desktop 36Moving around 36Preparing the computer 36What to bring to meetings 37Taking the co

ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance 53FCC notice 53Modem notices 54Important safety instructions 57Laser compliance statement 59LCD pixel statement 59Ma