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TravelMate 3300 Series User's Guide - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 2
Reserved. TravelMate 3300 Series User's Guide Original Issue: September 2005 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 3300 | User Manual - Page 3
iii Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost or federal laws. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 4
refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available in - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 5
v To turn the power off, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer by - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 6
batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible. Cleaning and servicing Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions for wireless option devices that are included in the user's manual - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 7
Disposal instructions iii First things first iv Your guides iv Basic care and tips for using your computer iv Turning your computer on and off iv Taking care of your computer v Taking care of your AC adapter v Taking care of your battery pack vi Cleaning and servicing vi Acer - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 8
-to-disk recovery 45 Password 45 Using software 45 Playing DVD movies 45 Power management 46 Acer eRecovery Management 47 Create backup 47 Restore from backup 48 Create factory default image CD 48 Re-install bundled software without CD 48 Change password 49 Troubleshooting 50 - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 9
Troubleshooting tips 50 Error messages 50 Regulations and safety notices 52 ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance 52 FCC notice 52 Modem notices 53 Important safety instructions 56 Laser compliance statement 58 LCD pixel statement 58 Macrovision copyright protection notice 58 Radio - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 10
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makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities: • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 12
with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt/decrypt a file: the supervisor password and the file-specific password - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 13
. If you do not set a password, Acer eLock Management will reset back to the initial status with all locks removed. 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 - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 14
your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - release unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - remove unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - improve the usability and performance of your Windows XP - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 15
space in a hidden partition on your system's HDD. User-created backups are stored on 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 - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 16
inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 17
or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. DC mode To suit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Or, you can define up to three of your - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 18
Empowering Technology 8 • View information about Acer ePower Management. Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions: XGA and SVGA. - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 19
... poster, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 20
Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 7 Keyboard For Battery indicator 3 Power indicator 4 Latch 5 5-in-1 card reader 6 Bluetooth communication button/indicator Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Lights up when the battery - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 21
11 Description Press to enable/disable the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication (optional). # Icon 1 2 (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 6 Microphone jack Accepts input from - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 22
prolonged use. 6 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to a gigabit Ethernet network. 7 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. Rear view # Icon Item 1 External display (VGA) port Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 23
13 # Icon Item 2 124-pin Acer ezDock connector 3 Battery bay Description Connects to Acer ezDock. Houses the computer's battery pack. Base view # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Cooling fan Helps keep - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 24
Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology, featuring: • Intel® Pentium® M processor 740/750/760/770/ 780 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.60/1.73/1.86/2/2.13/2.26 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) • Intel® 915GM Express chipset • Wireless - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 25
(VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter 124-pin Acer ezDock connector Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords Acer Empowering Technology Acer GridVista Acer - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 26
External USB floppy disk drive External IEEE 1394 DVD-Dual drive Li-ion battery pack 65 W AC adapter Acer ezDock and ezDock Lite Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 27
Num Lock is activated. HDD Battery Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Lights up when the battery is being charged. Power Lights up when the computer is on. Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 28
at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button. Press < > to run the Acer Empowering Technology. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. The mail - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 29
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 mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 30
English 20 Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Select Click once. Tap once. Drag Click and hold, then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor. - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 31
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 3300 | User Manual - Page 32
English 22 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 3300 | User Manual - Page 33
> + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 34
Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or 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 - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 35
English 25 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button. When the power is off, you can eject the drive tray by using the emergency eject hole. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 36
English 26 Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo 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 22 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume. - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 37
Windows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual monitor feature of your notebook view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 38
to set 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 grid. 3 easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 18 for the location of the easylaunch buttons. - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 39
an anti-virus software that finds and window, click Scan for Viruses. 3 In the Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer. 4 Under Actions, click Scan. 5 When the scan is complete, a scan summary appears. Click Finished. You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 40
If you are using on the battery, it may be low and unable to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that 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 - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 41
be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices (for file transfers) or you have the appropriate drivers (for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared port is enabled. • Make - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 42
software (e.g. HyperTerminal), you need 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 location. Refer to the Windows manual. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 43
you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service, and please be at your computer when you call. With your support, we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently. If there are error messages or beeps reported by - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 44
notebook 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). Or: You can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing + - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 45
your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you may want to have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode. Press - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 46
to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer. If time, you might also want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Traveling with the computer When you battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 47
the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer • Proof of check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. If not, purchase a power cord that is compatible - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 48
Security features include hardware and software locks - a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility. Once set, you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. See "BIOS utility" on page 44. • User Password - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 49
press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 50
English 40 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 51
of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network. Fast Infrared (FIR) The computer's Fast Infrared (FIR) port allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR-aware computers and peripherals such as PDAs, mobile phones, and infrared printers. The infrared port can transfer data at - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 52
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 3300 | User Manual - Page 53
by desktop PCs. Popular PC Cards include flash, fax/data modem, wireless LAN and SCSI cards. CardBus improves on the 16-bit PC card slot 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 3300 | User Manual - Page 54
) and remove the battery pack. Then turn Reinstall the battery pack, and Acer dealer. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS problems, you may need to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; while the notebook - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 55
, 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. Password To set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 56
refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory energy. This computer employs a power management scheme that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 57
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. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Backup snapshot - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 58
default image and click Next. 7 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. Re-install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery Management stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 59
desired driver/application and follow the instructions on screen to re-install. At first launch, Acer eRecovery Management prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up the software content window. Change password Acer eRecovery Management and Acer disk-to-disk recovery are - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 60
attempt to open the computer yourself; contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems. If the system reports an error message or an error - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 61
51 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 English - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 62
As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 63
users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this notebook PC series - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 64
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 3300 | User Manual - Page 65
Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. For modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 1 The grant of - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 66
to support pulse dialing. 4 Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment, may give rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also cause a false answer condition. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 5 This - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 67
instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, service. 12 The notebook PC series uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend in the product specification list. Use of another battery - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 68
English 58 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A LASER DE - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 69
standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. Depending on configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Below information is for products with such devices. European Union (EU) This - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 70
limits. Nevertheless, the notebook PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows: 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user's manual of each RF - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 71
Mobile Satellite systems. 3 High power radar are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated to RF fields (RSS-102) The notebook PC series employs low gain integral antennas that do not - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 72
/importer is responsible for this declaration: Product name: Notebook PC Model number: MS2181 Machine type: TravelMate 3300 SKU number: TravelMate 330xxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party: 2641 Orchard Parkway - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 73
Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: [email protected] Declares that product: Notebook PC Trade name: Acer Model number: MS2181 Machine type: TravelMate 3300 SKU number: TravelMate 330xxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Is in compliance with the essential - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 74
A AC adapter caring for v audio 26 adjusting the volume 26 troubleshooting 31 B battery pack caring for vi BIOS utility 44 brightness hotkeys 23 C caps lock 21 on indicator 17 care AC adapter v battery pack vi computer v CD-ROM ejecting 25 ejecting manually 31 troubleshooting 31 cleaning computer vi - Acer TravelMate 3300 | User Manual - Page 75
40 printer troubleshooting 31 problems 30 CD-ROM 31 display 30 keyboard 31 printer 31 startup 30 troubleshooting 50 Q questions setting location for modem use 32 S safety CD or DVD 58 FCC notice 52 general instructions 56 modem notices 53 scroll lock 21 security keylock 25, 38 passwords 38 speakers
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TravelMate 3300 Series
User's Guide