TravelMate 3260 / 3270 User's Guide EN
Page 5
... same type as opening or removing covers may explode if not handled properly. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Batteries may expose you need for service • the product does not operate normally after following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Replace the battery with the supplied power supply cord set , make...
... same type as opening or removing covers may explode if not handled properly. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Batteries may expose you need for service • the product does not operate normally after following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Replace the battery with the supplied power supply cord set , make...
TravelMate 3260 / 3270 User's Guide EN
Page 12
... release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of the power button. This guide contains detailed information on AcerSystem User's Guide. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Basic care and tips for the location of your notebook.
... release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of the power button. This guide contains detailed information on AcerSystem User's Guide. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Basic care and tips for the location of your notebook.
TravelMate 3260 / 3270 User's Guide EN
Page 16
Touchpad basics 28 Using the keyboard 30 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 30 Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 32 Special keys 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone 37 Getting to know your VoIP phone 37 Package contents 37 Layout 37 LED indicators 38 Charging the phone 38 Connecting the phone to your notebook 39...
Touchpad basics 28 Using the keyboard 30 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 30 Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 32 Special keys 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone 37 Getting to know your VoIP phone 37 Package contents 37 Layout 37 LED indicators 38 Charging the phone 38 Connecting the phone to your notebook 39...
TravelMate 3260 / 3270 User's Guide EN
Page 17
... 58 Editing Pictures 58 Slide Show settings 58 Video 59 Playing a video file 59 Snapshot 59 Editing video 59 Music 60 Make DVDs 60 Authoring CD/DVDs 60 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) 62 62 Remote control (for selected models) 63 Remote functions 64 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 65 VideoMagician 65 DVD Master 65 DV Delite 65 Taking your notebook PC with you 66 Disconnecting...
... 58 Editing Pictures 58 Slide Show settings 58 Video 59 Playing a video file 59 Snapshot 59 Editing video 59 Music 60 Make DVDs 60 Authoring CD/DVDs 60 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) 62 62 Remote control (for selected models) 63 Remote functions 64 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 65 VideoMagician 65 DVD Master 65 DV Delite 65 Taking your notebook PC with you 66 Disconnecting...
TravelMate 3260 / 3270 User's Guide EN
Page 18
... selected models) 73 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 74 IEEE 1394 port (for CE Marking 93 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 94 Index 95 Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 91 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 92 Declaration of Conformity for selected models) 74 PC Card slot 75 Installing memory 75 BIOS utility 76 Boot sequence 76 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 77 Password 77 Using software 78 Playing DVD movies 78 Acer eRecovery Management 79 Create backup...
... selected models) 73 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 74 IEEE 1394 port (for CE Marking 93 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 94 Index 95 Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 91 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 92 Declaration of Conformity for selected models) 74 PC Card slot 75 Installing memory 75 BIOS utility 76 Boot sequence 76 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 77 Password 77 Using software 78 Playing DVD movies 78 Acer eRecovery Management 79 Create backup...
TravelMate 3260 / 3270 User's Guide EN
Page 19
...models) hooks up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for selected models) limits access to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer...
...models) hooks up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for selected models) limits access to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer...
TravelMate 3260 / 3270 User's Guide EN
Page 22
... access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. You can also create customized power plans. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options...
... access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. You can also create customized power plans. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options...
TravelMate 3260 / 3270 User's Guide EN
Page 24
... hotkey: + . For projectors and external devices that is connected to the system. Empowering Technology 6 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting. If autodetection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust...
... hotkey: + . For projectors and external devices that is connected to the system. Empowering Technology 6 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting. If autodetection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust...
TravelMate 3260 / 3270 User's Guide EN
Page 26
... 't be set , you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices - Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. Note: If you can apply locks to any other removable storage devices that data can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical Drive Devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or...
... 't be set , you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices - Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. Note: If you can apply locks to any other removable storage devices that data can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical Drive Devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or...
TravelMate 3260 / 3270 User's Guide EN
Page 31
... key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you change locations, networks or activities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities...
... key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you change locations, networks or activities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities...
TravelMate 3260 / 3270 User's Guide EN
Page 34
...-Picture Card (xD) . button port (for selected models) 6 Infrared port Interfaces with S-video input. 4 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 4-pin IEEE 1394 Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer) (for selected models). 7 5-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). # Icon Item Description 1 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer...
...-Picture Card (xD) . button port (for selected models) 6 Infrared port Interfaces with S-video input. 4 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 4-pin IEEE 1394 Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer) (for selected models). 7 5-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). # Icon Item Description 1 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer...
TravelMate 3260 / 3270 User's Guide EN
Page 40
... adapter 88-/89-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard Touchpad with 4-way scroll button Four easy-launch buttons Two front-access LED-switches: WLAN, Bluetooth® Audio system with two built-in microphone Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; Wake-on-LAN ready WLAN: • Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer...
... adapter 88-/89-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard Touchpad with 4-way scroll button Four easy-launch buttons Two front-access LED-switches: WLAN, Bluetooth® Audio system with two built-in microphone Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; Wake-on-LAN ready WLAN: • Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer...
TravelMate 3260 / 3270 User's Guide EN
Page 48
The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on embedded keypad cursor-control keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Cursor-control keys Hold while using cursor-control keys. Hold while using on the upper right corner of numeric...
The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on embedded keypad cursor-control keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Cursor-control keys Hold while using cursor-control keys. Hold while using on the upper right corner of numeric...
TravelMate 3260 / 3270 User's Guide EN
Page 50
.... See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help + Acer eSettings + Acer ePower Management + + Sleep Display toggle + Screen blank Description Displays help on hotkeys. English 32 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS...
.... See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help + Acer eSettings + Acer ePower Management + + Sleep Display toggle + Screen blank Description Displays help on hotkeys. English 32 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS...
TravelMate 3260 / 3270 User's Guide EN
Page 57
... beeps, and the connection/pairing and charge/power LEDs flash alternately. 3. English 39 Connecting the phone to your notebook The Acer VCM Bluetooth Headset Connection Center is on the taskbar, then select Bluetooth Headset Connection Center... Eject the phone from the PC Card slot, if necessary, then press the phone power button for three seconds to "Default Use". The phone beeps twice and the charge/power LED flashes to indicate that the phone...
... beeps, and the connection/pairing and charge/power LEDs flash alternately. 3. English 39 Connecting the phone to your notebook The Acer VCM Bluetooth Headset Connection Center is on the taskbar, then select Bluetooth Headset Connection Center... Eject the phone from the PC Card slot, if necessary, then press the phone power button for three seconds to "Default Use". The phone beeps twice and the charge/power LED flashes to indicate that the phone...
TravelMate 3260 / 3270 User's Guide EN
Page 63
... does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. English 45 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may be set the resolution lower than the specified resolution are provided for each one. I turned on an external monitor. Look at the power indicator: • If it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and...
... does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. English 45 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may be set the resolution lower than the specified resolution are provided for each one. I turned on an external monitor. Look at the power indicator: • If it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and...
TravelMate 3260 / 3270 User's Guide EN
Page 64
... also use the volume control buttons to eject the optical drive tray without turning on page 32 for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to a USB port on...
... also use the volume control buttons to eject the optical drive tray without turning on page 32 for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to a USB port on...
TravelMate 3260 / 3270 User's Guide EN
Page 65
... will reboot. To properly use the internal modem. Refer to its original settings without recovery CDs. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. I want to restore my computer to the Windows manual. Follow the steps below to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on Dialing Rules and begin setting up your notebook, that the printer cable is connected...
... will reboot. To properly use the internal modem. Refer to its original settings without recovery CDs. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. I want to restore my computer to the Windows manual. Follow the steps below to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on Dialing Rules and begin setting up your notebook, that the printer cable is connected...
TravelMate 3260 / 3270 User's Guide EN
Page 84
... room. If you are using one to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). Then close and latch the display cover to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; then press and release the power button.
... room. If you are using one to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). Then close and latch the display cover to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; then press and release the power button.
TravelMate 3260 / 3270 User's Guide EN
Page 98
... install selected drivers and applications, create an application backup image instead - English 80 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button...
... install selected drivers and applications, create an application backup image instead - English 80 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button...