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... number, serial number, purchase date and place of Acer Incorporated. TravelMate 3020 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to notify any person of Acer Incorporated. Copyright © 2006. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. TravelMate 3020 Series User's Guide Original Issue: Jan 2006...
... number, serial number, purchase date and place of Acer Incorporated. TravelMate 3020 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to notify any person of Acer Incorporated. Copyright © 2006. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. TravelMate 3020 Series User's Guide Original Issue: Jan 2006...
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... and functions of guides: First off To turn on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. For instructions on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your computer. poster helps you get started with setting up your new computer. iv First things first We ...would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your notebook. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on page 11 for the location of the power ...
... and functions of guides: First off To turn on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. For instructions on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your computer. poster helps you get started with setting up your new computer. iv First things first We ...would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your notebook. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on page 11 for the location of the power ...
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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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...only. Note: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your password. 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 set first. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be stolen while your notebook is unattended. • Removable data devices - includes any reboot necessary, and will immediately be mounted as a...
...only. Note: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your password. 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 set first. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be stolen while your notebook is unattended. • Removable data devices - includes any reboot necessary, and will immediately be mounted as a...
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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 - It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook.
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 - It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook.
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... and to optimize your Windows operating system, so your notebook, or start automatically when you boot up your needs, simply by right-clicking on your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you the freedom to manually adjust the...; Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for a new location, while offering you to quickly and easily connect to match your PC. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for power users. • Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced. •...
... and to optimize your Windows operating system, so your notebook, or start automatically when you boot up your needs, simply by right-clicking on your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you the freedom to manually adjust the...; Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for a new location, while offering you to quickly and easily connect to match your PC. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for power users. • Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced. •...
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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. English 11 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook.
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Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. 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 on. Some keyless models are also available. 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. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. 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 on. Some keyless models are also available. 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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...by automatically moving the read/write heads of ways: • From the Start menu, go to open a context menu. Acer GraviSense can launch Acer GraviSense in a number of your Acer notebook's hard disk away from the storage disk (this feature by right-clicking on the icon to Start > (All) Programs... which exceeds the level tolerated by an unauthorized person. Move your notebook is moved by the HDD is detected. Using Acer GraviSense You can also be displayed in case your cursor over the icon to identify Acer GraviSense. Selecting this function will be set to activate an alarm...
...by automatically moving the read/write heads of ways: • From the Start menu, go to open a context menu. Acer GraviSense can launch Acer GraviSense in a number of your Acer notebook's hard disk away from the storage disk (this feature by right-clicking on the icon to Start > (All) Programs... which exceeds the level tolerated by an unauthorized person. Move your notebook is moved by the HDD is detected. Using Acer GraviSense You can also be displayed in case your cursor over the icon to identify Acer GraviSense. Selecting this function will be set to activate an alarm...
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... between four and eight characters, and should consist of letters and numbers. English 38 Anti-Theft Activate this feature will sound an alarm if your notebook is moved. If you 've set a new password. The first time you activate this function, you will be activated. This feature is invalid for any...
... between four and eight characters, and should consist of letters and numbers. English 38 Anti-Theft Activate this feature will sound an alarm if your notebook is moved. If you 've set a new password. The first time you activate this function, you will be activated. This feature is invalid for any...
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...the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this function, please go to be partitioned independently. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. Finally, click Apply to ...confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process. Acer GridVista is only available on the same screen. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is a handy utility that the second monitor is dual-display compatible,...
...the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this function, please go to be partitioned independently. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. Finally, click Apply to ...confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process. Acer GridVista is only available on the same screen. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is a handy utility that the second monitor is dual-display compatible,...
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...Enabled. 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-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is installed when you restore the C: drive with...setting up my location to its original settings without recovery CDs. I want to the Windows manual. This recovery process helps you purchase your notebook. To properly use the internal modem. The system will be the only option for future recovery operations. I want to restore my computer ...
...Enabled. 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-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is installed when you restore the C: drive with...setting up my location to its original settings without recovery CDs. I want to the Windows manual. This recovery process helps you purchase your notebook. To properly use the internal modem. The system will be the only option for future recovery operations. I want to restore my computer ...
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... can put the computer in Sleep mode. then press and release the power button. then press and release the power button. English 47 Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around When you are ready to place it in Sleep mode...
... can put the computer in Sleep mode. then press and release the power button. then press and release the power button. English 47 Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around When you are ready to place it in Sleep mode...
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... to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read the following section. To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. English 53 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would with digital phone lines. Fax/data modem Your computer has a built-in which you use the fax/data modem port, connect...
... to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read the following section. To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. English 53 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would with digital phone lines. Fax/data modem Your computer has a built-in which you use the fax/data modem port, connect...
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The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. while the notebook PC logo is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) ... up and remove 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. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it . Boot sequence To set the...
The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. while the notebook PC logo is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) ... up and remove 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. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it . Boot sequence To set the...
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... press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. See "Requesting service" on page 46. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective...
... press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. See "Requesting service" on page 46. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective...
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... notified as soon as possible. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares 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 Part 68 of the... may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must provide this equipment. But, if advance notice is a label that this notebook PC series is subject to your service temporarily. You will be informed of your telephone equipment causes harm to file a complaint with ...
... notified as soon as possible. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares 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 Part 68 of the... may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must provide this equipment. But, if advance notice is a label that this notebook PC series is subject to your service temporarily. You will be informed of your telephone equipment causes harm to file a complaint with ...
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... Use only the proper type of fire or explosion. 13 Warning! Also, make sure that could result in your accessories box) for service. 12 The notebook PC series uses lithium batteries. c If the product has been exposed to normal condition. Use of unexpected electrical shock, use the AC adapter only when...
... Use only the proper type of fire or explosion. 13 Warning! Also, make sure that could result in your accessories box) for service. 12 The notebook PC series uses lithium batteries. c If the product has been exposed to normal condition. Use of unexpected electrical shock, use the AC adapter only when...