Acer Travelmate 3010 Service Guide

Chapter 15
Front View
Left View
#IconItemDescription
1 N/A Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
2 Bluetooth
communication 
button/indicator Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Lights to 
indicate the status of Bluetooth communications. 
3 Wireless 
communications
button/indicatorPress to enable/disable Wireless function. Lights to 
indicate the status of wireless LAN  communications. 
(manufacturing option)
4 Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.
5...

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Right View
#IconItemDescription
1 External display (VGA) 
portConnects to display device(e.g., external monitor, 
LCD projector)
2 Ethernet(RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000 based 
network.
3 Modem(RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.
4 Two USB2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices(e.g., USB mouse, 
USB camera)
#IconItemDescription
1 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.
2 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital(SD), 
MultiMediaCard(MMC), Memory Stick(MS), 
Memory Stick...

Chapter 17
Rear View
4 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices 
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
5 IEEE 1394 port(6-
pin)Connects to IEEE 1394 devices
6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.
7 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer 
security lock
#IconItemDescription
1 DC-in Jack Connects to an AC adapter.
2 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.
3124-pin Acer 
ezDock connectorConnects to Acer...

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Bottom View
#ItemDescription
1 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery 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 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
5 Memory compartment Houses the computers main memory
6 Battery release latch Releases the battery to remove the battery pack. 

Chapter 19
Indicators
Your computer has seven easy-to-read status indicators, including four on the front  panel.                                                                             
The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is 
closed.
IconItemDescription
Caps Lock activity Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
Num Lock activity Lights upwhen Num Lock is activated.
HDD Indicate when the hard disk drive is active.
Bluetooth Indicates...

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Easy-Launch Buttons
Located  above the keyboard are four buttons. They are mail, Web browser, Empowering Key and one user-
programmable button.
ItemDefault Application
Mail Email application(User-programmable)
Web Browser Internet browser(User -programmable)
e Acer Empowering Technology(User-programmable)
P User programmable 
                                         
1. Charging:
2. Fully charged:
"
"Launch Manager" on page 41
Easy-launch button Default application 

Chapter 111
Touchpad
The build-in touchpad is a  pointing device that senses movement on its surface. 
This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad.
The touchpad is located in the middle of the palm rest area, providing maximum comfort and efficiency.
Touchpad Basics
TMove your finger across the touchpad(2)  to move the cursor.
TPress the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and 
execution functions. These two...

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Using the Keyboard 
The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and 
twelve function keys.
Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
The keyboard has four lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
 
The computer features three lock keys, each with its own status indicator light.
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters 
located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To...

Chapter 113
Windows Keys
       The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functoins.
Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen 
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the  key before 
pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.Windows logo 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...

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Hot KeyIconItemDescription
Fn+F1 Hot key help This key will cause a help 
message to appear on the display 
device that describes the definition 
and functionality of the unit hot 
keys. 
Fn+F2 Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSetting in 
Acer Empowering Technology.  
See “Acer Empowering 
Technology”
Fn+F3 Acer ePower 
ManagementLaunches the Acer ePower 
Management in Acer Empowering 
Technology. See “Acer 
Empowering Technology”
Fn+F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode
Fn+F5 Display...