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... 2006 Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in the space provided below. TravelMate 3020 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Acer Incorporated. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the...
... 2006 Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in the space provided below. TravelMate 3020 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Acer Incorporated. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the...
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... beside the easy-launch buttons. Basic care and tips for the location of the power button. The printed User's Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for Starters... See "Front view" on page 11 for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on how to... use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for meeting your mobile computing needs. iv First things first We would like to thank...
... beside the easy-launch buttons. Basic care and tips for the location of the power button. The printed User's Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for Starters... See "Front view" on page 11 for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on how to... use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for meeting your mobile computing needs. iv First things first We would like to thank...
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...your battery pack vi Cleaning and servicing vi Acer Empowering Technology 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 4 Acer eRecovery Management 5 Acer eSettings Management 6 Acer eNet Management 6 Acer ePower Management 8 Acer ePresentation Management 9 Your Acer notebook tour 11 Front view 11 Closed front view...a computer security lock 28 Audio 29 Adjusting the volume 29 Acer OrbiCam (for selected models) 30 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 31 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 31 Capturing photos/videos 33 Using the...
...your battery pack vi Cleaning and servicing vi Acer Empowering Technology 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 4 Acer eRecovery Management 5 Acer eSettings Management 6 Acer eNet Management 6 Acer ePower Management 8 Acer ePresentation Management 9 Your Acer notebook tour 11 Front view 11 Closed front view...a computer security lock 28 Audio 29 Adjusting the volume 29 Acer OrbiCam (for selected models) 30 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 31 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 31 Capturing photos/videos 33 Using the...
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... the HDD 37 Anti-Theft 38 Using the system utilities 40 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 40 Launch Manager 41 Norton AntiVirus 42 Frequently asked questions 43 Requesting service 46 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 46 Before you call 46 Taking your notebook PC with you 47 Disconnecting from the desktop 47 Moving...
... the HDD 37 Anti-Theft 38 Using the system utilities 40 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 40 Launch Manager 41 Norton AntiVirus 42 Frequently asked questions 43 Requesting service 46 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 46 Before you call 46 Taking your notebook PC with you 47 Disconnecting from the desktop 47 Moving...
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... up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook.
... up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook.
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... Management, a password must be set a password, Acer eLock Management will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. Lock(s) will immediately be set , you may apply locks to any kind of devices. If you ... card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any reboot necessary, and will reset back to the initial status with all locks removed. Empowering Technology 3 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can 't be stolen...
... Management, a password must be set a password, Acer eLock Management will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. Lock(s) will immediately be set , you may apply locks to any kind of devices. If you ... card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any reboot necessary, and will reset back to the initial status with all locks removed. Empowering Technology 3 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can 't be stolen...
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removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization -
removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization -
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... freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs, simply by right-clicking on your notebook, or start automatically when you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in the taskbar. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating through the program effortlessly...
... freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs, simply by right-clicking on your notebook, or start automatically when you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in the taskbar. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating through the program effortlessly...
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English 11 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Camera 1.3 Mega Pixel CMOS video camera with 225 degree rotation feature (for Starters... poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for selected models). 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.
English 11 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Camera 1.3 Mega Pixel CMOS video camera with 225 degree rotation feature (for Starters... poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for selected models). 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.
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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. Some keyless models are also available. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert a clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. English 28 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.
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. Some keyless models are also available. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert a clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. English 28 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.
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... a context menu. Protecting the HDD Activate this feature by the HDD is detected. Left- Using Acer GraviSense You can also be set to activate an alarm in case your notebook is running, an icon will park the HDD heads in the event that sudden motion is detected....of ways: • From the Start menu, go to Start > (All) Programs > Acer GraviSense. • When Acer GraviSense is moved by an unauthorized person. Acer GraviSense can launch Acer GraviSense in a number of your Acer notebook's hard disk away from the storage disk (this function will be displayed in the event that...
... a context menu. Protecting the HDD Activate this feature by the HDD is detected. Left- Using Acer GraviSense You can also be set to activate an alarm in case your notebook is running, an icon will park the HDD heads in the event that sudden motion is detected....of ways: • From the Start menu, go to Start > (All) Programs > Acer GraviSense. • When Acer GraviSense is moved by an unauthorized person. Acer GraviSense can launch Acer GraviSense in a number of your Acer notebook's hard disk away from the storage disk (this function will be displayed in the event that...
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... feature by right-clicking on the tray icon and selecting Anti-Theft. English 38 Anti-Theft Activate this feature will sound an alarm if your notebook is invalid for any reason, you 've set a new password. This feature is password-protected to set the password, the Anti-Theft feature will be...
... feature by right-clicking on the tray icon and selecting Anti-Theft. English 38 Anti-Theft Activate this feature will sound an alarm if your notebook is invalid for any reason, you 've set a new password. This feature is password-protected to set the password, the Anti-Theft feature will be...
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... Start, Control Panel, Display and click on the same screen. To access this monitor. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Settings. To enable the dual monitor ... 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is only available on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Finally, click Apply to...
... Start, Control Panel, Display and click on the same screen. To access this monitor. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Settings. To enable the dual monitor ... 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is only available on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Finally, click Apply to...
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.... 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings without recovery CDs. Refer to complete the installation of your Operating System. Note: Please note, on first booting your... notebook, that you can proceed with the original software content that the printer cable is connected securely to set up your location: 1 Click on...
.... 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings without recovery CDs. Refer to complete the installation of your Operating System. Note: Please note, on first booting your... notebook, that you can proceed with the original software content that the printer cable is connected securely to set up your location: 1 Click on...
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... disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). English 47 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...
... disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). English 47 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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..., read the following section. This modem port is appropriate for the country in V.92 56 Kbps fax/data modem. English 53 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would with digital phone lines. Warning! Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. To use is not compatible...
..., read the following section. This modem port is appropriate for the country in V.92 56 Kbps fax/data modem. English 53 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would with digital phone lines. Warning! Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. To use is not compatible...
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...the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and ... computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it . The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the...
...the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and ... computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it . The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the...
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... common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Hard disk 0 extended 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. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to...
... common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Hard disk 0 extended 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. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to...
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...Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of Directive 1999/5/EC. (Please visit http://global.acer.com/products/notebook/reg-nb/index.htm for complete documents.) Compliant with Canadian ICES-003. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby..., Acer, declares that contains, among other relevant provisions of the FCC rules. If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must provide this notebook PC series is a label ...
...Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of Directive 1999/5/EC. (Please visit http://global.acer.com/products/notebook/reg-nb/index.htm for complete documents.) Compliant with Canadian ICES-003. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby..., Acer, declares that contains, among other relevant provisions of the FCC rules. If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must provide this notebook PC series is a label ...
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... service this equipment. 17 Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. Keep them in your accessories box) for service. 12 The notebook PC series uses lithium batteries. It should be a remote risk of power supply cord set (provided in fire. Refer all telephone lines from lightning. Maximum...
... service this equipment. 17 Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. Keep them in your accessories box) for service. 12 The notebook PC series uses lithium batteries. It should be a remote risk of power supply cord set (provided in fire. Refer all telephone lines from lightning. Maximum...