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... or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to their respective companies. TravelMate 3290/3280/3240 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. All Rights Reserved. All...
... or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to their respective companies. TravelMate 3290/3280/3240 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. All Rights Reserved. All...
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... covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to qualified service personnel. If you to replace the power cord set . Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries.
... covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to qualified service personnel. If you to replace the power cord set . Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries.
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For more on your notebook. It is not installed on how your computer can help you to be more productive, please refer to the... the instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide. The printed User's Guide introduces you get started with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your mobile computing needs. poster helps you to the basic features and functions ... on the screen to complete the installation. xii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your new computer. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader.
For more on your notebook. It is not installed on how your computer can help you to be more productive, please refer to the... the instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide. The printed User's Guide introduces you get started with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your mobile computing needs. poster helps you to the basic features and functions ... on the screen to complete the installation. xii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your new computer. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader.
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... xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view 18...
... xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view 18...
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... and removing the battery pack 48 Charging the battery 49 Checking the battery level 49 Optimising battery life 49 Battery-low warning 50 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 51 Finding and playing content 52 Settings 52 Arcade controls 53 Navigation controls 53 Player controls 53 Virtual ...56 Video 57 Playing a video file 57 Snapshot 57 Editing video 57 Music 58 Make DVDs 58 Authoring CD/DVDs 58 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) 60 60 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 61 VideoMagician 61 DV Wizard 61 DVDivine 61 Taking your notebook PC with you 63
... and removing the battery pack 48 Charging the battery 49 Checking the battery level 49 Optimising battery life 49 Battery-low warning 50 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 51 Finding and playing content 52 Settings 52 Arcade controls 53 Navigation controls 53 Player controls 53 Virtual ...56 Video 57 Playing a video file 57 Snapshot 57 Editing video 57 Music 58 Make DVDs 58 Authoring CD/DVDs 58 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) 60 60 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 61 VideoMagician 61 DV Wizard 61 DVDivine 61 Taking your notebook PC with you 63
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...; Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. These settings include: Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable),... sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to include additional settings that deliver simple, fast notebook usability. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Empowering users...
...; Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. These settings include: Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable),... sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to include additional settings that deliver simple, fast notebook usability. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Empowering users...
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poster, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. 3 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... English 15 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up to show you around your new Acer notebook.
poster, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. 3 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... English 15 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up to show you around your new Acer notebook.
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Insert a clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. English 38 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Some keyless models are also available. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock.
Insert a clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. English 38 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Some keyless models are also available. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock.
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...box and then click the check box Extend the desktop onto this function, please go to set up: English 40 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on the same screen. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings... and click OK to be partitioned independently. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that a second display is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. Acer GridVista offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain ...
...box and then click the check box Extend the desktop onto this function, please go to set up: English 40 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on the same screen. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings... and click OK to be partitioned independently. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that a second display is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. Acer GridVista offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain ...
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...you choose when you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. Refer to -disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled. 3...: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on first booting your notebook, that is important to back up your notebook. English 45 • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is not necessary to complete ...
...you choose when you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. Refer to -disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled. 3...: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on first booting your notebook, that is important to back up your notebook. English 45 • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is not necessary to complete ...
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... again, unlatch and open the display; Then close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . English 63 Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around When you are just moving the computer, close and latch...
... again, unlatch and open the display; Then close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . English 63 Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around When you are just moving the computer, close and latch...
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... use is not compatible with a desktop PC. Warning! Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. English 69 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you are working. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with digital phone lines.
... use is not compatible with a desktop PC. Warning! Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. English 69 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you are working. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with digital phone lines.
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... this feature. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. English 75 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Password To set the...
... this feature. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. English 75 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Password To set the...
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... Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with the recommended course of action. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to reboot. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. CMOS...
... Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with the recommended course of action. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to reboot. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. CMOS...
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...rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this notebook PC series is a label that may discontinue your telephone company. If possible, they will be informed of the FCC rules... any interference received, including interference that contains, among other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. (Please visit http://global.acer.com/products/notebook/reg-nb/index.htm for complete documents.) Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Modem notices Notice for this equipment. English 84 ...
...rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this notebook PC series is a label that may discontinue your telephone company. If possible, they will be informed of the FCC rules... any interference received, including interference that contains, among other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. (Please visit http://global.acer.com/products/notebook/reg-nb/index.htm for complete documents.) Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Modem notices Notice for this equipment. English 84 ...
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... local office in the country of use . The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas. Note: The Acer wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a transmission diversity function. Nevertheless, the notebook PC series shall be maintained between the antenna for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows: 1 Users are...
... local office in the country of use . The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas. Note: The Acer wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a transmission diversity function. Nevertheless, the notebook PC series shall be maintained between the antenna for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows: 1 Users are...
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... Fax: 408-922-2606 Z) Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. z, or A - Operation is subject to the following local manufacturer/importer is responsible for this declaration: Product name: Notebook PC Model number: MS2180 Machine type: TravelMate 3290/3280/3240 SKU number: TravelMate 329xx/328xx/324xx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - The following two conditions: (1) This...
... Fax: 408-922-2606 Z) Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. z, or A - Operation is subject to the following local manufacturer/importer is responsible for this declaration: Product name: Notebook PC Model number: MS2180 Machine type: TravelMate 3290/3280/3240 SKU number: TravelMate 329xx/328xx/324xx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - The following two conditions: (1) This...