Acer TravelMate 3280 Series Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Acer TravelMate 3280 Series. We have 3 Acer TravelMate 3280 Series manuals available for free PDF download: User Manual, Service Manual

Acer TravelMate 3280 Series User Manual (114 pages)

Acer Laptop User's Guide

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.18 MB

Safety Instructions
3
- Using Electrical Power
  4
- Replacing the Battery Pack
  5
Additional Safety Information
6
Operating Environment
6
Medical Devices
6
Vehicles
7
Potentially Explosive Environments
7
Mercury Advisory
8
Emergency Calls
8
Disposal Instructions
8
Tips and Information for Comfortable Use
9
Finding Your Comfort Zone
10
First Things First

12
- Your Guides
  12
- Basic Care and Tips for Using Your Computer
  12
Acer Empowering Technology

19
- Empowering Technology Password
  19
- Acer Enet Management
  20
- Acer Epower Management
  22
- Battery Status
  23
- Acer Epresentation Management
  24
- Acer Edatasecurity Management
  25
- Acer Elock Management
  26
- Acer Erecovery Management
  28
- Acer Esettings Management
  30
- Windows Mobility Center
  31
Your Acer Notebook Tour

33
- Front View
  33
- Closed Front View
  34
- Left View
  36
- Right View
  37
- Rear View
  38
- Base View
  39
Specifications

40
Indicators

47
Easy-Launch Buttons

48
Touchpad

49
- Touchpad Basics
  49
Using the Keyboard

51
- Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
  51
- Windows Keys
  52
- Hotkeys
  53
- Special Key
  55
Using a Computer Security Lock

56
Ejecting the Optical (CD or DVD) Drive Tray

56
Audio

57
- Adjusting the Volume
  57
Using the System Utilities

58
Frequently Asked Questions

61
- Recovery Cds
  63
- Requesting Service
  64
  - International Travelers Warranty (ITW)
    64
  - Before You Call
    64
Battery Pack

65
- Battery Pack Characteristics
  65
  - Maximizing the Battery's Life
    65
- Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
  66
- Charging the Battery
  67
- Checking the Battery Level
  67
- Optimising Battery Life
  67
- Battery-Low Warning
  68
Acer Arcade (for Selected Models)

69
- Finding and Playing Content
  70
  - Settings
    70
- Arcade Controls
  71
  - Navigation Controls
    71
  - Player Controls
    71
  - Virtual Keyboard
    72
  - Background Mode
    72
- Cinema
  73
  - Settings
    73
- Album
  74
  - Editing Pictures
    74
  - Slide Show Settings
    74
- Video
  75
  - Playing a Video File
    75
  - Snapshot
    75
  - Editing Video
    75
- Music
  76
- Make Dvds
  76
  - Authoring CD/Dvds
    76
Acer Arcade Deluxe (for Selected Models)

78
- Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe
  79
- Videomagician
  79
- DV Wizard
  79
- Dvdivine
  79
Taking Your Notebook PC with You

81
- Disconnecting from the Desktop
  81
- Moving Around
  81
  - Preparing the Computer
    81
  - What to Bring to Meetings
    82
- Taking the Computer Home
  82
  - Preparing the Computer
    82
  - What to Take with You
    82
  - Special Considerations
    83
  - Setting up a Home Office
    83
- Traveling with the Computer
  83
  - Preparing the Computer
    83
  - What to Take with You
    83
  - Special Considerations
    84
- Traveling Internationally with the Computer
  84
  - Preparing the Computer
    84
  - What to Bring with You
    84
Securing Your Computer

85
- Using a Computer Security Lock
  85
- Using Passwords
  85
  - Entering Passwords
    86
  - Setting Passwords
    86
Expanding through Options

87
- Connectivity Options
  87
  - Fax/Data Modem
    87
  - Built-In Network Feature
    88
  - Fast Infrared (FIR)
    88
  - Universal Serial Bus (USB)
    89
  - IEEE 1394 Port
    89
  - PC Card Slot
    90
  - Expresscard
    91
  - Installing Memory
    92
- BIOS Utility
  93
- Boot Sequence
  93
- Enable Disk-To-Disk Recovery
  93
- Password
  93
- Using Software
  94
  - Playing DVD Movies
    94
Power Management

95
Acer Erecovery Management

96
- Create Backup
  96
- Burn Backup Disc
  97
- Restore and Recovery
  97
Follow the Instructions on Screen to Complete the Process

97
Troubleshooting

99
- Troubleshooting Tips
  99
- Error Messages
  99
Regulations and Safety Notices

101
- FCC Notice
  101
- Modem Notices
  102
  - Notice for Australia
    103
  - Notice for New Zealand
    104
- Laser Compliance Statement
  105
- LCD Pixel Statement
  105
- Macrovision Copyright Protection Notice
  105
- Radio Device Regulatory Notice
  106
- General
  106
- European Union (EU)
  106
- The FCC RF Safety Requirement
  108
- Canada - Low-Power License-Exempt Radio Communication Devices (RSS-210)
  109
- Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity
  110
- Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking
  111
- LCD Panel Ergonomic Specifications
  112
Index

113

Acer TravelMate 3280 Series User Manual (84 pages)

Acer User's Guide Notebook PC TravelMate 3240, 3280

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.89 MB

Disposal Instructions
3
First Things First
4
- Your Guides
  4
- Basic Care and Tips for Using Your Computer
  4
Acer Empowering Technology
11
- Acer Edatasecurity Management
  12
- Acer Elock Management
  13
- Acer Eperformance Management
  14
- Acer Erecovery Management
  15
- Acer Esettings Management
  16
- Acer Enet Management
  16
- Acer Epower Management
  18
- Acer Epresentation Management
  19
Your Acer Notebook Tour
21
- Front View
  21
- Closed Front View
  23
- Left View
  24
- Right View
  25
- Rear View
  25
- Base View
  26
Specifications
27
Indicators
32
Easy-Launch Buttons
34
Touchpad
35
- Touchpad Basics
  35
Using the Keyboard
37
- Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
  37
- Windows Keys
  38
- Hotkeys
  39
- Special Key
  41
Ejecting the Optical (CD or DVD) Drive Tray
42
Using a Computer Security Lock
42
Audio
43
- Adjusting the Volume
  43
Using the System Utilities
44
- Acer Gridvista (Dual-Display Compatible)
  44
- Launch Manager
  45
- Norton Antivirus
  46
Frequently Asked Questions
47
- Recovery Cds
  49
- Requesting Service
  50
  - International Travelers Warranty (ITW)
    50
  - Before You Call
    50
Taking Your Notebook PC with You
51
- Disconnecting from the Desktop
  51
- Moving Around
  51
  - Preparing the Computer
    51
  - What to Bring to Meetings
    52
- Taking the Computer Home
  52
  - Preparing the Computer
    52
  - What to Take with You
    52
  - Special Considerations
    53
  - Setting up a Home Office
    53
- Traveling with the Computer
  53
  - Preparing the Computer
    53
  - What to Take with You
    53
  - Special Considerations
    54
- Traveling Internationally with the Computer
  54
  - Preparing the Computer
    54
  - What to Bring with You
    54
Securing Your Computer
55
- Using a Computer Security Lock
  55
- Using Passwords
  55
  - Entering Passwords
    56
  - Setting Passwords
    56
Expanding through Options
57
- Connectivity Options
  57
  - Fax/Data Modem
    57
  - Built-In Network Feature
    58
  - Fast Infrared (FIR) (for Selected Models)
    58
  - Universal Serial Bus (USB)
    59
  - IEEE 1394 Port (for Selected Models)
    59
  - PC Card Slot
    60
  - Expresscard (for Selected Models)
    61
  - Installing Memory
    62
- BIOS Utility
  63
- Boot Sequence
  63
- Enable Disk-To-Disk Recovery
  63
- Password
  63
- Using Software
  64
  - Playing DVD Movies
    64
Power Management
65
Acer Erecovery Management
65
- Create Backup
  66
- Restore from Backup
  66
- Create Factory Default Image CD
  67
- Re-Install Bundled Software Without CD
  67
- Change Password
  68
Troubleshooting
69
- Troubleshooting Tips
  69
- Error Messages
  69
Regulations and Safety Notices
71
Index
83

Acer TravelMate 3280 Series Service Manual (106 pages)

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.75 MB

Revision History
2
System Specifications
7
System Block Diagram
9
Board Layout
10
Bottom View
11
Jumper Settings
12
Your Acer Notebook Tour
13
Front View
13
Closed Front View
14
Left View
15
Right View
16
Rear Panel
16
Bottom Panel
17
Touchpad Basics
19
Using the Keyboard
21
Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
21
Windows Keys
21
Hot Keys
22
Special Key
23
The Euro Symbol
23
Acer Empowering Technology
25
Acer Edatasecurity Management
25
Acer Elock Management
27
Acer Eperformance Management
28
Acer Erecovery Management
29
Acer Esettings Management
30
Acer Enet Management
31
Acer Epower Management
32
Battery Status
33
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
35
System Utilities
43
Bios Setup Utility
43
Navigating the Bios Utility
44
Setting a Password
49
Removing a Password
49
Changing a Password
50
Bios Flash Utility
54
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
55
General Information
56
Before You Begin
56
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
57
Removing the Battery Pack
59
Removing the Memory and the Hdd Module
60
Removing the Lcd Module
61
Removing the Odd Module
61
Disassembling the Main Unit
64
Separate the Main Unit into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly
64
Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly
64
Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly
66
Disassembling the Lcd Module
68
Disassembling the External Modules
70
Disassembling the Hdd Module
70
Disassembling the Odd Module
70
Table of Contents
71
Troubleshooting
71
System Check Procedures
72
External Diskette Drive Check
72
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
72
Memory Check
73
Power System Check
73
- Check the Power Adapter
  74
- Touchpad Check
  75
- Check the Battery Pack
  75
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message
76
Error Message List
77
Intermittent Problems
87
Undetermined Problems
88
Jumper and Connector Locations
89

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Table of Contents

First Things First

Acer Empowering Technology

Your Acer Notebook Tour

Specifications

Indicators

Easy-Launch Buttons

Touchpad

Using the Keyboard

Using a Computer Security Lock

Ejecting the Optical (CD or DVD) Drive Tray

Audio

Using the System Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions

Battery Pack

Acer Arcade (for Selected Models)

Acer Arcade Deluxe (for Selected Models)

Taking Your Notebook PC with You

Securing Your Computer

Expanding through Options

Power Management

Acer Erecovery Management

Follow the Instructions on Screen to Complete the Process

Troubleshooting

Regulations and Safety Notices

Index

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