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TravelMate 3040/3030 Series User's Guide - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 2
Reserved. TravelMate 3040/3030 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 09/2006 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 3
comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on operator as possible. When you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. CAUTION for - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 4
exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Using electrical power • This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Do not insert the plug into a non-grounded power - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 5
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was spilled into the - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 6
wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your laptop under the following conditions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless lan (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Remember to follow any interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider. - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 7
with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally off the device at refueling points such as near gas pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 8
instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 9
computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity. • Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 10
shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low- display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by using - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 11
breaks regularly, and do some stretching exercises. Note: For more information, please refer to "Regulations and safety notices" on page 69 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 12
is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Basic care and tips for using your - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 13
you close it. • Never place the computer on uneven surfaces. Taking care of your AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Carefully route the - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 14
them away from children. • Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 15
xii Your guides xii Basic care and tips for using your computer xii Turning your computer on and off xii Taking care of your computer xiii Taking care of your AC adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 16
Anti-Theft 42 Using the system utilities 44 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 44 Launch Manager 45 Norton Internet Security 2006 46 Norton AntiVirus 46 Frequently asked questions 47 Requesting service 50 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 50 Before you call 50 Taking - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 17
slot 60 Installing memory 61 BIOS utility 61 Boot sequence 61 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 62 Password 62 Using software 62 Playing DVD movies 62 Power management 63 Acer eRecovery Management 64 Create backup 64 Restore from backup 65 Create factory default image CD 65 Re - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 18
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in the upper-right corner of your screen, it features the following handy utilities: • 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 a projector and - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 20
eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs. Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the appropriate profile when you - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 21
3 Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. Empowering Technology - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 22
LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire(1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported. DC mode (Battery mode) There are four pre-defined profiles - Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Battery Life. You can also define up to three of your own. To create a new power profile: 1 Change power - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 23
status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in the upper half of the window. For additional options, click "Settings" to: • Set alarms. • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions to be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 24
Empowering Technology 6 - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 25
display setting. Note: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you need to use an external resolution that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor. - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 26
supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption. This encryption will be used to encrypt files by default, or you can choose to enter your own file-specific - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 27
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. • Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. • Interfaces - includes serial port, parallel port, infrared (IR), and Bluetooth. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Once set, you can apply locks to any of the devices types. Lock(s) will immediately - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 28
Empowering Technology 10 Note: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down your password. - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 29
backups are stored on the D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: • Password protection. • Recovery of applications and drivers. • Image/data backup: • Back up to HDD (set recovery point). • Back up to CD/DVD. • Image/data recovery tools: • Recover from a hidden partition (factory - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 30
eRecovery Management" on page 64 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Note: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 31
hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings, and to monitor the system health status. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users on Acer computer - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 32
. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 33
as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Camera 1.3 Mega Pixel CMOS video camera with 225 degree rotation feature. 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 34
Microphone 9 Keyboard 10 Power button Description Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (manufacturing option). Press to enable/disable the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication (manufacturing option). Indicates the computer's power - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 35
5 Battery indicator Description Indicates the computer's batttery status. 6 Headphones/ Connects to audio line-out devices speaker/line-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones). with S/PDIF support 7 to a phone line. Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 36
. (6-pin) 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 7 Kensington lock Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot computer security lock. Rear view # Icon 1 Item DC-in jack 2 Battery bay Description Connects to an AC adapter. Houses the computer - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 37
the opening of the fan. 4 Acer DASP+ (Disk Anti- Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and Shock Protection) bumps. 5 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 6 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 7 Battery release latch Releases the - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 38
20 Specifications English Operating system Platform System memory Display and graphics • Windows Vista™ Capable • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring: • Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 39
: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 53 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) and 22 W 2000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (3-cell) Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 3-hour charge-in-use 3-pin 65 W AC adaptor 84-/85-key keyboard with - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 40
® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; Wake-onRing ready 124-pin - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 41
Acer ezDock • Acer ezDock Lite • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 512 MB/1 GB/ 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM modules • 6-cell 4800 mAh Li-ion battery Compatible Extensions (CCX) • Wi-Fi® • ACPI2.0 • Mobile PC 2002 • DMI 2.0 One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Note: The specifications listed - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 42
Num Lock is activated. HDD Bluetooth Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 43
English 25 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. See "Launch Manager" on page 45. Easy-launch button Mail Web browser P - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 44
the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. • Press the - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 45
not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 46
embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle be to connect an external keypad. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 47
English 29 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 48
1. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 49
Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. The US dollar sign 1 Open - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 50
the emergency eject hole 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 - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 51
English 33 Audio The computer comes with 32-bit Intel High Definition (HD) Audio, and dual stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hotkeys" on page 29 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume. - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 52
the LCD panel. The Acer OrbiCam fully supports the Acer Video Conference technology so you transmit the best video conference quality over an Instant Messenger service. Getting to know your Acer OrbiCam 12 # Item 1 Lens 2 Power indicator Rotating the Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam rotates 225 - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 53
> Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture window, then select the desired resolution. Note: Setting the camera resolution - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 54
Folder tabs. Use the options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. Camera Settings Basic settings Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display, then select Camera Settings from the pop-up menu. You can - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 55
the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. The Properties window appears. Device Settings allows you to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. Advanced Settings allows you to activate gain control, implement image mirror, select image enhancements - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 56
to your video transmissions. Note: The face tracking feature is not capable of centering your face beyond the capture window frame. Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently. To enable the Acer VisageON: 1 Right-click on this icon, then select VisageON from the pop-up menu. The VisageON - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 57
the pop-up menu. For multiple users, the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users' face in the capture window, otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera. 2 Click the right icon to zoom in/out or reset the current view. 3 Click VisageON to display a pop - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 58
in the video effects section of the VisageON window. Notes: 1. When using avatars, you may have to calibrate the face points to achieve better tracking. Follow screen instructions from the VisageON window to continue. 2. You may use video effects when using the camera for IM chat/ video sessions or - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 59
an alarm in case your notebook is moved by an unauthorized person. Using Acer GraviSense You can launch Acer GraviSense in a number of ways: • From the Start menu, go to Start > (All) Programs > Acer GraviSense. • When Acer GraviSense is running, an icon will be displayed in the task tray. Move - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 60
English 42 Anti-Theft Activate this feature by right-clicking on the tray icon and selecting Anti-Theft. When enabled, this feature will sound an alarm if your notebook is moved. This feature is password-protected to prevent unauthorized access. The first time you activate this function, you will - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 61
English 43 • When activated, Acer GraviSense will show a full-screen image and a password window. • When activated, the Anti-Theft feature will disable the following functions: 1 Alt + Tab 2 Ctrl + Shift + Esc 3 Ctrl + Alt + Del 4 Windows keys 5 Task bar • When activated, the settings below will be - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 62
Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is only available so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 63
up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 25 for the location of the - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 64
icon on the desktop or click on the Start menu in the Windows taskbar, highlight Programs, and select Norton Internet Security. 2 Click on Click Finished. You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. If you are using the computer - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 65
and release the power button to resume. Image is not full-screen. Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on the screen. If you set the resolution lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to fill the computer display. Right-click on your Windows desktop and - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 66
In Windows, the power. keyboard does not respond. Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard drivers (for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the BIOS - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 67
connected to a power outlet and and begin setting up your location. Refer to the Windows manual. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, 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 Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 68
While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to perform system recovery. Important! This feature occupies 4 to 5 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk. Requesting service International Travelers Warranty - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 69
when moving around or traveling with your computer. from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer the display; then press and release the power button. If you are taking the Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). Or: You can put the computer in Sleep - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 70
meeting will be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the screen. What to take with you Unless you have some items at home, take the following items with you: • AC adapter and power cord • The printed User's Guide - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 71
for use at home. With a second AC adapter, you can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home. If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time, you might also want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Traveling with the computer When you are moving within a larger - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 72
the computer. In addition, these tips are useful when traveling internationally: • When traveling in another country, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. If not, purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage. Do not use - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 73
on the chassis of the computer, lets you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable entry into the BIOS utility. Once set, you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. See "BIOS utility" on service center. - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 74
screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS three tries, the system halts. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down the computer. Then - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 75
to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read -in V.92 56 Kbps fax/data modem. Warning! This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 76
English 58 Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network. Fast - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 77
connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. IEEE 1394 port The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported devices like a DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD-Dual drive. - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 78
desktop PCs. Popular PC Cards include flash, fax/data modem, wireless LAN and SCSI cards. CardBus improves on the 16-bit PC card technology and make the proper connections (e.g., network cable), if necessary. See your card manual for details. Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card: 1 Exit the - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 79
battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer. BIOS utility The BIOS problems, you may need to run it. To activate the BIOS - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 80
English 62 Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to set this value to Enabled. - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 81
management This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 82
can create and save backup images to hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings and click Next - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 83
the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Burn image to disk and click Next. 6 In the Burn image to disk window, select 1. Factory default image or 2. Application CD and click Next. 7 Follow the instructions on screen to - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 84
is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next. 6 Select the desired driver/application and follow the instructions on screen to re-install. At first launch - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 85
dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 86
68 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. English - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 87
installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 88
Canada. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this notebook PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 89
advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem. If the problem is with the equipment, discontinue use and contact your dealer or - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 90
compatible with all of Telecom's network services Specifications: a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 91
manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Macrovision copyright protection notice "U.S Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516 - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 92
may not contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Below information is for products with such devices V1.2.1:2002 • EN301 489-3 V1.4.1:2002 (Applied to models with 27MHz wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN301 489-7 V1.2.1:2002 (Applied to models with 3G function) • - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 93
English English 75 wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN301 511 V9.0.2:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function) • EN301 908-1 V2.2.1:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function). • EN301 908-2 V2.2.1:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function). - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 94
in the country of use. The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the notebook PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 95
reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. 3 High power radar are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 96
responsible for this declaration: Product name: Notebook PC Model number: ZH5 Machine type: TravelMate 3030/3040 SKU number: TravelMate 303xxx/304xxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party: 2641 Orchard Parkway San - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 97
Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: [email protected] Hereby declare that: Product: Personal Computer Trade Name: Acer Model Number: ZH5 Machine Type: TravelMate 3030/3040 SKU Number:TravelMate 303xxx/304xxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 98
Electronic Equipment LCD panel ergonomic specifications Design viewing distance Design inclination angle Design azimuth angle Viewing direction range class Screen tilt angle Design screen illuminance Reflection class of LCD panel (positive and negative polarity) Image polarity Reference white: Pre - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 99
BIOS utility 37, 61 brightness hotkeys 30 C caps lock 28 on indicator 24 care AC adapter xiii battery pack xiv computer xiii CD-ROM ejecting 32 ejecting manually 48 troubleshooting 48 cleaning computer xiv computer caring for xiii cleaning xiv disconnecting 51 features 15, 44 indicators 24 keyboards - Acer TravelMate 3040 | TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN - Page 100
48 problems 47 CD-ROM 48 display 47 keyboard 48 printer 48 startup 47 troubleshooting 67 Q questions setting location for modem use 49 S safety CD or DVD 73 modem notices 70 scroll lock 28 security keylock 32, 55 passwords 55 speakers hotkey 30 troubleshooting 48 support information 50
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TravelMate 3040/3030 Series
User's Guide