Acer 3200 Series User manual

TravelMate 3200 Series

User’s Guide

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TravelMate 3200 Series User’s Guide

Original Issue: July 2004

TravelMate 3200 Series Notebook Computer

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First things first

We would like to thank you for making the TravelMate series of

notebook computers your choice for your mobile computing needs.

We hope you will be happy with your TravelMate as much as we

enjoyed making it for you.

Your guides

To help you use your TravelMate, we have designed a set of guides:

First off, the Just for starters... poster helps you get started

with setting up your computer.

This User’s guide introduces you to the many ways your

computer can help you be more productive. This guide

provides clear and concise information about the computer,

so read it thoroughly.

If you ever need to print out a copy, this User’s guide is also

available in Portable Document Format (PDF). Follow these

steps:

1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.

2 Click on AcerSystem User’s guide.

Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader

installed. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your

computer, clicking on TravelMate User’s guide will run the

Acrobat Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions

on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions

on how to use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help and

Support menu.

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Basic care and tips for using your computer

Turning your computer on and off

To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power switch

below the LCD screen. See “Front view” on page 3 for the location of

the power switch.

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 switch

Note: You can also use the power switch to perform power

management functions. See “Power management” on page 26.

•Use the customized functions for power management

You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover,

or by pressing the sleep hot key (Fn-F4). See “Power management”

on page 26.

Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and

hold the power switch for more than four seconds to shut down

the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on

again, wait at least two seconds before powering up.

Taking care of your computer

Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it.

•Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it

near sources of heat, such as a radiator.

•Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0ºC (32ºF) or

above 50ºC (122ºF).

•Do 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 and vibration.

•Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt.

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•Never place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the

computer.

•Do not slam the computer display when 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 power cord and any cables away from personal

traffic.

•When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself

but pull on the plug.

•The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not

exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension

cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a

single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.

Taking care of your battery pack

Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack:

•Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the

power off before removing or replacing batteries.

•Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children.

•Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if

at all possible.

Cleaning and servicing

When cleaning the computer, follow these steps:

1Power off the computer and remove the battery pack.

2Disconnect the AC adapter.

3Use a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use liquid or

aerosol cleaners.

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If any of the following occurs:

•The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged.

•Liquid has been spilled into the product.

•The computer does not operate normally.

Please refer to "Troubleshooting my computer" on page 49.

First things first iii

Your guides iii

Basic care and tips for using your computer iv

1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1

A TravelMate tour 3

Front view 3

Closed front view 5

Left view 6

Right view 7

Rear view 8

Bottom view 9

Features 10

Indicators 12

Using the keyboard 14

Lock keys 14

Embedded numeric keypad 15

Windows keys 16

Hot keys 17

The Euro symbol 19

Launch keys 20

Touchpad 22

Touchpad basics 22

Storage 24

Hard disk 24

Optical drive 24

Audio 26

Power management 26

Moving around with your TravelMate 27

Disconnecting from the desktop 27

Moving around 27

Taking the computer home 28

Traveling with the computer 30

Traveling internationally with the computer 30

Securing your computer 32

Using a computer security lock 32

Contents

2 Customizing my computer 35

Expanding through options 37

Connectivity options 37

Upgrade options 43

Using system utilities 45

Acer eManager 45

Launch Manager 46

BIOS Utility 46

D to D Recovery (Disc to Disc) 47

Multilingual operating system installation 47

Restore without a Recovery CD 47

Setup password and exit 48

3 Troubleshooting my computer 49

Frequently-asked questions 51

Troubleshooting tips 54

Error messages 55

Requesting service 56

ITW 56

Before you call 57

Appendix A Specifications 59

Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 65

Index 81

1 Getting to know your

TravelMate

Your TravelMate computer combines high-

performance, versatility, power management

features and multimedia capabilities with a

unique style and ergonomic design. Work with

unmatched productivity and reliability with

your new power computing partner.

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