Acer TravelMate 3300, User Manual

Page 1: ...TravelMate 3300 Series User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...e concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model number __________________________________ Serial number ____...

Page 3: ...environment please recycle USA For electronic products containing an LCD CRT monitor or display Lamp s inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local state or federal laws For more information contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org For lamp specific disposal information check www lamprecycle org ...

Page 4: ...puter For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive please 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 Portable Document Format P...

Page 5: ...not subject the computer to magnetic fields Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt Never place objects on top of the computer Do not slam the computer display when you close it Never place the computer on uneven surfaces Taking care of your AC ...

Page 6: ...uld void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation...

Page 7: ...cer ePresentation Management 8 A TravelMate tour 9 Front view 9 Closed front view 10 Left view 11 Right view 12 Rear view 12 Base view 13 Specifications 14 Indicators 17 Easy launch buttons 18 Touchpad 19 Touchpad basics 19 Using the keyboard 21 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 21 Windows keys 22 Hotkeys 22 Special keys 24 Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray 25 Using a computer security...

Page 8: ...ou 37 Special considerations 37 Securing your computer 38 Using a computer security lock 38 Using passwords 38 Entering passwords 39 Setting passwords 39 Expanding through options 40 Connectivity options 40 Fax data modem 40 Built in network feature 41 Fast Infrared FIR 41 Universal Serial Bus USB 42 IEEE 1394 port 42 PC Card slot 43 Installing memory 44 BIOS utility 44 Boot sequence 44 Enable dis...

Page 9: ...aser compliance statement 58 LCD pixel statement 58 Macrovision copyright protection notice 58 Radio device regulatory notice 59 General 59 European Union EU 59 The FCC RF safety requirement 60 Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 61 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 62 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking 63 Index 64 ...

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Page 11: ...rithms Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space memory and registry settings Acer eRecovery Management backs up recovers data flexibly reliably and completely Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versati...

Page 12: ...e supervisor password and the file specific password The supervisor password is a master password that can decrypt any file on your system the file specific password is assigned when you encrypt each individual file The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default file specific password This file specific password will be used to encrypt files by...

Page 13: ...stem Optical drive devices includes any kind of CD ROM or DVD ROM drives Floppy disk drives 3 5 inch disks only To activate Acer eLock Management a password must be set first Once set you may apply locks to any of the three kinds of devices Lock s will immediately be set without any reboot necessary and will remain locked after rebooting until unlocked If you do not set a password Acer eLock Manag...

Page 14: ... boosts the performance of 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 system ...

Page 15: ...point Back up to CD DVD Image data recovery tools Recover from a hidden partition factory defaults Recover from the HDD most recent user defined recovery point Recover from CD DVD For more information please refer to Acer eRecovery Management on page 47 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 ba...

Page 16: ...mple graphical user interface for navigating through the program effortlessly Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced Permits you to migrate personal settings Keeps a history log of all alerts that were previously issued Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface ...

Page 17: ...wn profiles Create new power scheme 1 Assign a name for the new scheme 2 Choose existing scheme to use as a template 3 Select whether used for mains AC or battery mode 4 Choose which power options best fit your needs then click OK 5 The new profile will appear on the main screen Battery status For real time battery life estimates based on current usage refer to the panel on the lower left hand sid...

Page 18: ...mpowering Technology 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 ...

Page 19: ...nt 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 light up to show the status of the computer s functions and components 4 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse ...

Page 20: ...rograms See Easy launch buttons on page 18 for more details Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output 2 Battery indicator Lights up when the battery is being charged 3 Power indicator Lights up when the computer is on 4 Latch Locks and releases the lid 5 5 in 1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro MultiMediaCard MMC Secure Digital SD and xD P...

Page 21: ...y lock 2 Modem RJ 11 port Connects to a phone line 3 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared printer and IR aware computer 4 Two USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices 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 external microphones 7 Headphones speaker line out jack Connects to ...

Page 22: ... USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 4 IEEE 1394 port 6 pin Connects to IEEE 1394 devices 5 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use 6 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to a gigabit Ethernet network 7 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter Icon Item Description 1 External display VGA port Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector ...

Page 23: ...attery pack 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position 3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan 4 Mini PCI card bay Houses the computer s Mini PCI card 5 Memory and hard disk bay Houses the computer s main memory and hard disk secured with screws 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal Icon Item Description ...

Page 24: ...oDIMM modules Display and graphics 14 1 WXGA Acer CrystalBrite color TFT LCD 1280 x 800 resolution 14 1 WXGA color TFT LCD 1280 x 800 resolution 16 7 million colors Intel 915GM integrated 3D graphics featuring Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 and up to 128 MB of VRAM supporting Microsoft DirectX 9 0 and dual independent display MPEG 2 DVD hardware assisted capability Storage subsystem 40 60 80...

Page 25: ...802 11b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology or Integrated Acer InviLink 802 11b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology WPAN optional integrated Bluetooth I O interface Three USB 2 0 ports 5 in 1 card reader MS MS PRO MMC SD XD PC Card slot one Type II IEEE 1394 port 6 pin Fast infrared FIR port External display VGA port Headphone...

Page 26: ...xternal USB floppy disk drive External IEEE 1394 DVD Dual drive Li ion battery pack 65 W AC adapter Acer ezDock and ezDock Lite Environment Temperature Operating 5 C to 35 C Non operating 20 C to 65 C Humidity non condensing Operating 20 to 80 Non operating 20 to 80 System compliance Mobile PC 2001 ACPI 2 0 Wi Fi Cisco Compatible Extensions CCX Warranty One year International Travelers Warranty IT...

Page 27: ...en when the LCD display is closed Icon Function Description Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Battery 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 L...

Page 28: ...grammable button Press to run the Acer Empowering Technology Please see Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 The mail and Web browser buttons are pre set to email and Internet programs but can be reset by users To set the Web browser mail and programmable buttons run the Acer Launch Manager See Launch Manager on page 28 Easy launch button Default application Mail Email application user programmabl...

Page 29: ...ow you how to use the touchpad Move your finger across the touchpad 2 to move the cursor Press the left 1 and right 4 buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button Use the 4 way scroll 3 button to scroll up or down and move left ...

Page 30: ...utton 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 Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor Access context menu Clic...

Page 31: ...ercase Num Lock Fn F11 When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connect an external keypad Scroll Lock Fn F12 When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys re...

Page 32: ...escription 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 functions Tab Activates the next Taskbar button E Opens the My Computer window F1 Opens Help and Support Center F Opens the Search Results window R Opens the Run dialog box M Minimizes all windows Shift M Un...

Page 33: ...4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode Fn F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both Fn F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Fn F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off Fn F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fn Volume up Increases the sound volume F...

Page 34: ...lt Gr and then press the 5 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 a text editor or word processor 2 Either press at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold Shift and then press the 4 key at the upper center of the keyboard Note This...

Page 35: ...ing the emergency eject hole Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the chassis of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible computer 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 Some keyless models are also availa...

Page 36: ...ith 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 ...

Page 37: ...click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Finally click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre defined display settings 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 one of the four ...

Page 38: ...w into the appropriate grid 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well organized desktop Note Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy launch buttons located above the keyboard Easy launch buttons on page 18 for the location of the easy launch buttons ...

Page 39: ...he Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop or click on the Start menu in the Windows taskbar highlight Programs and select Norton AntiVirus 2 In the Norton AntiVirus main 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 unatt...

Page 40: ...m automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not turn the display back on three things might be the cause The brightness level might be too low Press Fn increase to adjust the brightness level The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the display toggle hotkey Fn F5 to toggle the display back to the computer If ...

Page 41: ...to the hole and push to eject the tray The 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 cable may be loose The infrared port does not work Check the following Make sure that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other 15 degrees a maximum of 1 meter...

Page 42: ...the Internet Connection setup I want to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs Note If your system is the multilingual version the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system will be the only option for future recovery operations This recovery process helps you restore the C drive with the original software content that is installed when yo...

Page 43: ... our support centers Place your proof of purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide Please consult http global acer com Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service and ple...

Page 44: ...computer Moving around When you are just moving within short distances for example from your office desk to a meeting room Preparing the computer Before moving the computer close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the building To bring the computer out of Sleep mode open the display then press and release the power butt...

Page 45: ...on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode Press Fn F4 or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer To resume open the display if closed then press and release the power button Taking the computer home When you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop follow these steps ...

Page 46: ...ure between outside and room temperature Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home you may want to purchase a second AC adapter 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 wit...

Page 47: ... cords that are appropriate for 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 purchase in case you need to show it to customs officials International Travelers Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tip...

Page 48: ...sswords protect your computer from unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data Supervisor 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 secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use...

Page 49: ...ss Enter When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt appears at boot up Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press Enter Important You have three chances to enter a password If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries the system halts Press ...

Page 50: ... external devices to the computer read the following section Fax data modem Your computer has a built 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 modem To use the fax data modem port connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack Warning Please make sure that the cable...

Page 51: ...rom the Ethernet RJ 45 port on the chassis 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 speeds of up to 4 Mbps at a distance of up to one meter ...

Page 52: ...s a high speed serial bus which allows you to 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 ...

Page 53: ...rds CardBus improves on the 16 bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits Note Refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions Inserting a PC Card Insert the card into the 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 applicat...

Page 54: ... 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 utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS Your computer is already properly configured and optimized and you do not need to run this utility However if you encounter ...

Page 55: ...y and insert a DVD movie disk then close the DVD tray Important When you launch the DVD player for the first time the program asks you to enter the region code DVD disks are divided into 6 regions Once your DVD drive is set to a region code it will play DVD disks of that region only You can set the region code a maximum of five times including the first time after which the last region code set wi...

Page 56: ... of the following devices keyboard mouse hard disk peripherals connected to the computer and video memory If no activity is detected for a period of time called an inactivity timeout the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy This computer employs a power management scheme that supports the advanced configuration and power interface ACPI which allows for maximum po...

Page 57: ...er plug in an external USB or IEEE 1394 compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for optical disk related tasks Create backup You can create and save backup images to hard disk CD or DVD 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press Alt F10 to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery Manageme...

Page 58: ...t available you can create them by using this feature 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press Alt F10 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 Burn image to disk and click Next 6 In the Burn image to disk window selec...

Page 59: ...be changed by the user Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery Management 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press Alt F10 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 Password Change Acer eRecovery...

Page 60: ...ssages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Disk boot failure Insert a system bootable disk into the floppy drive A then press Enter to reboot Equipment configuration error Press F2 during POST ...

Page 61: ...h English 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 ...

Page 62: ...n be determined by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio televisi...

Page 63: ...sential requirements and 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 Russian regulatory certification Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules Located on the modem is a label that contains among other information the FCC Registration Number and R...

Page 64: ...ividual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Nether...

Page 65: ...hall go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt 4 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall be set to en...

Page 66: ... of receipt of ringing 8 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom s 111 Emergency Service Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Save them for future reference 1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a water moisten...

Page 67: ...erating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition e If the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service 12 The notebook PC series uses lithium batteries Replac...

Page 68: ...ATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE VARNING LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD ÅLÅ TUIJOTA SÅTEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN VARNING LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high precision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfir...

Page 69: ...tain wireless radio devices such as wireless LAN and or Bluetooth modules Below information is for products with such devices European Union EU This device complies with the essential requirements of the European Council Directives listed below 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive EN 60950 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000 3 2 3 99 5 EC Radio Telecommunic...

Page 70: ...luetooth 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 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 option device Caution To comply with FCC RF e...

Page 71: ...tions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device b Operation in 2 4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing c Operation in 5 GHz band The device for the band 5150 ...

Page 72: ...terference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local manufacturer 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 San Jose CA 95134 USA C...

Page 73: ...nts Name of manufacturer Beijing Acer Information Co Ltd Address of manufacturer Huade Building No 18 ChuangYe Rd ShangDi Zone HaiDian District Beijing PRCE marking Contact person Mr Easy Lai Tel 886 2 8691 3089 Fax 886 2 8691 3000 E mail easy_lai acer com tw 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...

Page 74: ...curity 38 setting up a home office 36 taking home 35 traveling internationally 37 traveling on local trips 36 troubleshooting 50 turning off v connections network 41 D display hotkeys 23 troubleshooting 30 DVD 45 DVD movies playing 45 E error messages 50 Euro 24 F FAQ See frequently asked questions frequently asked questions 30 front view 10 H Hibernation mode hotkey 23 hotkeys 22 I indicator ligh...

Page 75: ...tions 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 hotkey 23 troubleshooting 31 status indicators 17 support information 33 T touchpad 19 hotkey 23 using 19 20 travel international flights 37 local trips 36 troubleshooting 50 tips 50 U universal serial bus 42 V view front 1...