Acer Travelmate 3040 Service Guide

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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 eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently.
TAcer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles.
TAcer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently.
TAcer eDataSecurity Management (for selected...

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Battery status
For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the lower left-hand side of the 
window.
For additional options, click “Settings” to:
TSet alarms.
TRe-load factory defaults.
TSelect what actions will be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed.
TView information about Acer ePower Management. 

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Acer ePresentation Management
Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer’s display to an external device or project 
using the hot key: Fn + F5. If auto-detection hardware is implemented in the system, your system display will 
be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system. 

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Acer eDataSecurity Management   (for selected models)
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 
easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messager and Microsoft 
Outlook. 
The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a suvervisor password and default...

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