Acer Travelmate 3300 Service Guide

Chapter 115
Touchpad
The build-in touchpad is 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 central location on the palmrest 
provides optimum comfort and support.
Touchpad Basics
Use the touchpad as follows:
TMove your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.
TPress the left (1) and right (4) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and 
execution functions. These two...

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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 
menuClick one.
ScrollClick and hold to 
move up/down/left/
right.
FunctionLeft button (1)Right button (4)Main touchpad (2)Center button (3) 

Chapter 117
Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and 
twelve function keys.
Lock Keys and embedded mumeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
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 simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols 
are not printed on the keys....

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Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen 
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the  key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
KeyIconDescription
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 function:
   +  Activates...

Chapter 119
Special Key
You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. 
To  t y p e :
Fn-F4 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...

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The Euro symbol
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2.Either directly press the  symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold  and then 
press the symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard.
The US dollar sign
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2.Either directly press the  key 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 by the operating system version.
NOTE: Some fonts and software do...

Chapter 121
Using System Utilities
Acer eManager
Innovative Acer eManagement software is designed for easy access to frequently used functions. At the press 
of Acer Empowering Key, the Acer eManager user interface appears, featuring four main settings -- Acer 
eSetting, Acer ePresentation, Acer ePowerManagement and Acer eRecovery.
IconItemDescription
Acer eSetting It is an easy way to manage the settings and security of 
your PC.
Acer ePresentation It takes the hassle out of making presentations.
Acer...

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Launch Manager
Launch Manager allows you to set the two launch keys located above the keyboard. 
You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start
the application.
Start
All Programs Launch Manager 

Chapter 123
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
ItemSpecification
CPU type
Intel
®  Pentium®  M processor 740/750/760/770/780 (2MB L2 cache, 1.73/
1.87/2.0/2.13/2.26 GHz, 533 MHz FSB)
Intel
®  Celeron®  M processor 360/370/380 (1MB L2 cache, 1.4/1.5/1.6 
GHz, 400 MHz FSB)
CPU package  CPU on board no socket
CPU core voltage Depend on DVI
CPU I/O voltage 1.2V
System Board Major Chips
ItemController
System core logic
Intel
® 915GM / ICH6-M
Super I/O controller NS 87392, LPC interface
Audio...

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. System Memory
ItemSpecification
Memory controller
Intel
® 915GM
Memory size 256MB/512MB/1GB
DIMM socket number 2
Supports maximum memory size per 
slot1024 MB
Supports maximum memory size 2GB 
Supports DIMM type DDRII SDRAM standard 
Supports DIMM Speed 400/533 MHz
Supports DIMM voltage 1.8V
Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they 
match the above specifications.
LAN Interface
ItemSpecification
Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000 Mbps...