Acer Travelmate 3010 Service Guide

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Special Keys
You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center  of your keyboard.
The Euro Symbol
1.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 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  and then press the  key at 
the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: This function varies according to the language settings.
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Using the System Utilities
Acer GridVista(dual-display compatible)
To enable the dual monitor feature of your notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then, 
select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the 
display box and then 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 display settings indicated below:
Double(vertical), Triple(primary at left), Triple(primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display 
compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
Set up Procedure
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.Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.
NOTE: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.
                 
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Launch Manager
Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.  You can access 
the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application.
Norton AntiVirus
Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to 
keep your computer data safe and secure.
How do I check for viruses?
A Full System Scan scans all files on your computer. To perform a system scan:
1.Start Norton AntiVirus.
       Double click on the 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.
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Start All Programs
Launch Manager
Norton AntiVirus
Start Programs
Norton AntiVirus
Scan for Viruses
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Actions Scan
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You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic 
intervals. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that you 
do not have to stop working.
For more information refer to the Norton Antivirus Help menu. 
						

							Chapter 119
Acer Empowering Technology
Acer’s innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and 
manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities: 
TAcer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms.
TAcer eLock Management limits access to external storage media.
TAcer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and 
registry settings.
TAcer eRecovery Management backs up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely.
TAcer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily.
TAcer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles.
TAcer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently.
For more information, press the < > key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the 
appropriate utility and select the Help function.
Acer eDataSecurity Management
Acer eDataSecurity Management is handy file encryption utility that protexts your files from being accessed by 
unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows explorer as a shell extension for quick and  
						

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easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messager and Microsoft 
Outlook. 
There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt/decrypt a file; the supervisor passowrd and the file-
specific password. The supervisor passwork is a “master” password that cna decrypt any file on your system; 
the file-specific password will be used to encrypt files by default, or you cna choose to enter your own file-
specific password when encrypting a file.
NOTE: The password used encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose the 
password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose both 
passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your encryped file! Be sure to safeguard all related 
passwords! 
						

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Acer eLock Management
Acer eLock Management is  a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy 
drives to ensure that data can’t be stolen while your notebook is unattended.
TRemovable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, 
USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be 
mounted as a file system when plugged into the system.
TOptical drive deivces - includes any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives.
TFloppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only.
To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Once set, you may apply lock 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 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 anAcer Customer Serivce Center. Be sure to remember or write down your password. 
						

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Acer ePerformance Management
Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer 
notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance:
TMemory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage.
TDisk optimization - removes unneeded items and files.
TSpeed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. 
						

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Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by 
the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your 
system’s HDD. User-created backups are stored on D: drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you 
with:
TPassword protection.
TRecovery of applications and drivers.
TImage/data backup:
TBack up to HDD (set recovery point).
TBack up to CD/DVD.
TImage/data recovery tools:
TRecover from a hidden partition (factory defaults).
TRecover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point).
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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 system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, 
detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your Acer 
ezDock.
Acer eSettings Management
Acer eSettings Management allows you to 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:
TProvides a simple graphical user interface for navigating through the program effortlessly.
TDisplays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users.
TLogs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced.
TPermits you to migrate personal settings.
TKeeps a history log of all alerts that were previously issued.