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Acer 3240 Laptop User Manual

1. Acer Presentation Manager 3 Empeowering Technology Acer ePresentation Management Settings zu 3 e RGA 1024 x 758 pixela Normal BOT s 600 pela LEES ER z O D 3 D e m O O fo lt 10 Abojouysa Bun modwg 11 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters poster let us show you around your new Acer notebook Front view JCo 1 Displayscreen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output 2 Status Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the indicators status of the computer s functions and components 3 Keyboard For entering data into your computer Touchpad Click buttons left center and right Palmrest Microphone Power button Easy launch buttons Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons the center button serves as a 4 way scroll button Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer Internal microphone for sound recording Turns the computer on and off Buttons for launching frequently used programs See Easy launch buttons on page 18 for more details Closed front view 13 2 4 Q 3 4 gt M S D gt E PRO 6 9 7 gt 4 8 123 4 Bluetooth communication switch indicat
2. Acer eDataSecurity Management o 3 9 Empowering Technology About Help Acer eDataSecurity Management System Administration Change Default Password for File Encryption Change Supervisor Password Encryption strength Low 128 bits Medium 192 bits High 256 bits Acer eDataSecurity Manage File Encryption C Use a specific password Acer eDataSecurity Management Enter the password 4 to File Decryption Enter it again to confirm Encryption strength selected File Decryption ER z O D 3 D e m O O fo lt Enter the password Note If you forget the password the Supervisor Password can be used instead 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 e Removable 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 e Optical drive devices includes any kind of CD ROM or DVD ROM drives Floppy disk drives 3 5 inch disks only To activate Acer eLock Management a password must be set first Once set you may apply locks to any of the three kinds of devices Lock s
3. e ftheSleep indicator is lit the computer is in Sleep mode Press and release the power button to resume Image is not full screen Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on the screen If you set the resolution lower than this native resoution the screen expands to fill the computer display Right click on your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up the Display Properties dialog box Then click on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is set to the appropriate resolution Resolutions lower than the specified resolution are not full screen on the computer or on an external monitor 38 No audio is heard from the computer Check the following e The volume may be muted In Windows look at the volume control speaker icon on the taskbar If it is crossed out click on the icon and deselect the Mute all option e The volume level may be too low In Windows look at the volume control icon on the taskbar You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume See Hotkeys on page 29 for more detail e fheadphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the line out port on the computer the internal speakers automatically turn off want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power There is a mechanical eject hole on the optical drive Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to eject the tray If your com
4. Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution on non interlaced CRT display MPEG 2 DVD hardware assisted capability S Video TV out NTSC PAL support for selected models 18 Storage subsystem Dimensions and weight Power subsystem Input devices Audio 60 80 100 120 GB PATA SATA hard disk drive with Acer DASP Disk Anti Shock Protection for selected models Optical drive options for selected models e DVD Super Multi double layer e DVD Dual double layer e DVD CD RW combo 5 in 1 card reader supporting Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO and xD Picture Card xD for selected models 334 W x 244 D x 28 35 H mm 2 35 kg 5 25 Ibs for 14 1 WXGA model ACPI 2 0 CPU power management standard supports Standby and Hibernation power saving modes 42 W 3800 mAh Li ion battery pack 6 cell for selected models and 54 W 4800 mAh Li ion battery pack 6 cell Acer QuicCharge technology e 80 charge in 1 hour e 2 hour rapid charge system off e 2 5 hour charge in use 3 pin 90 W AC adapter 88 89 key Acer FineTouch keyboard with 5 degree curve Touchpad with 4 way scroll button Four easy launch buttons Two front access switches WLAN LED and Bluetooth LED switches for selected models Intel High Definition audio support S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface support for digital sound systems Audio system with two built in speakers
5. When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Usea soft moist cloth Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners If either of the following occurs e the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged e the computer does not operate normally please refer to Frequently asked questions on page 37 Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions for wireless option devices that are included in the user s manual of each RF option device An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications Also any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing For more information about our products services and support info
6. c U D H O D z oO O LLI For more information press the gt 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 a handy file encryption utility that protects 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 Messenger and Microsoft Outlook There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt decrypt a file the supervisor password and the file specific password The supervisor password is a master password that can decrypt any file on your system the file specific password is assigned when you encrypt each individual file The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default file specific password This file specific password will be used to encrypt files by default or you can 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 encrypted file Be sure to safeguard all related passwords
7. FIR for selected models The computer s Fast Infrared FIR port allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR aware computers and peripherals such as PDAs mobile phones and infrared printers The infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to 4 Mbps at a distance of up to one meter mm Em ty 49 Universal Serial Bus USB The USB 2 0 port is a high speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources IEEE 1394 port for selected models The computer s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 compatible device like a video camera or digital camera See your video or digital camera s documentation for details 50 PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer These cards should have a PC Card logo on them PC Cards formerly PCMCIA are add on cards for portable computers giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs Popular PC Cards include flash fax data modem wireless LAN and SCSI cards CardBus improves on the 16 bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits Note Refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions Inserting a PC Card Insert the card into the slot and make the proper connections e g network cable if necessary See your
8. Sound Blaster Pro and MS Sound compatible Built in microphone Communication I O interface Security 19 WPAN Bluetooth 2 0 EDR Enhanced Data Rate for selected models WLAN Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG network connection dual band tri mode 802 11a b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology for selected models LAN Gigabit Ethernet Wake on LAN ready Gigabit for selected models Modem 56K ITU V 92 with PTT approval Wake on Ring ready ExpressCard 34 slot for selected models PC Card slot one Type II 5 in 1 card reader SD MMC MS MS PRO xD for selected models Three USB 2 0 ports IEEE 1394 port for selected models Fast infrared FIR port for selected models External display VGA port S Video TV out NTSC PAL port for selected models Headphones speaker line out jack with S PDIF support Microphone jack Line in jack Ethernet RJ 45 port Modem RJ 11 port DC in jack for AC adapter Acer DASP Disk Anti Shock Protection Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords 20 Software Options and accessories Environment System compliance Warranty e Acer Empowering Technology eDataSecurity Management e eLock Management e ePerformance Management eRecovery Management e eSettings Management eNet Management ePower Management ePresentation Management e Acer GridVista e Acer Launch Ma
9. 31 F FAQ See frequently asked questions frequently asked questions 37 front view 13 H Hibernation mode hotkey 29 hotkeys 29 IEEE 1394 port 49 infrared 48 K keyboard 27 embedded numeric keypad 27 hotkeys 29 lock keys 27 troubleshooting 38 Windows keys 28 L left view 13 M media access on indicator 22 memory installing 52 messages error 59 modem 47 N network 48 Notebook Manager hotkey 29 7 4 num lock 27 on indicator 22 numeric keypad embedded 27 P password 45 types 45 PCCard 50 ejecting 50 inserting 50 ports 4 7 printer troubleshooting 38 problems 37 CD ROM 38 display 37 keyboard 38 printer 38 Startup 37 troubleshooting 59 Q questions setting location for modem use 39 S safety CD or DVD 6 7 FCC notice 61 general instructions 65 modem notices 62 scroll lock 27 security keylock 32 45 passwords 45 speakers hotkey 30 troubleshooting 38 support information 40 T touchpad 25 hotkey 30 using 25 26 travel international flights 44 local trips 43 troubleshooting 59 tips 59 U universal serial bus 49 V view front 14 left 14 rear 15 right 15 volume adjusting 33 W Windows keys 28
10. The CD or DVD drive s classification label shown below is located on the drive CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D OUVERTURE EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEOFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO L SER DE LA CLASE I ADVERTENCIA RADIACI N L SER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING VEDABNING SE IKKE IND STRALEN VARO LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSATEILYLLE VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNAD ALA TUIJOTA SATEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNESSTIRR IKKE INN STRALEN LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high precision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction Macrovision copyright protection notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited vie
11. TravelMate 328xxx Is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives 89 336 EEC 73 23 EEC 1999 5 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC directive Low Voltage Directive LVD Radio amp Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive R amp TTE The product specified above was tested conforming to the applicable Rules under the most accurate measurement standards possible and all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will continue to comply with these requirements Casa Lai Dec 1 2005 Easy Lai Director Date Regulation Center Environment amp Safety Index A AC adapter caring for v audio adjusting the volume 33 troubleshooting 38 B battery pack caring for vi BIOS utility 53 brightness hotkeys 30 C caps lock 27 on indicator 22 care AC adapter v battery pack vi computer v CD ROM ejecting manually 38 troubleshooting 38 cleaning computer vi computer caring for v cleaning vi disconnecting 41 features 11 34 indicators 22 keyboards 27 moving around 41 on indicator 13 22 23 security 45 setting up a home office 43 taking home 42 traveling internationally 44 traveling on local trips 43 troubleshooting 59 turning off v connections network 48 73 D display hotkeys 29 troubleshooting 37 DVD 54 DVD movies playing 54 E error messages 59 Euro
12. Use the 4 way scroll 3 button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications 26 Execute Select Drag Access context menu Scroll o Quickly click Tap twice at the same twice speed as double clicking a mouse button Click once Tap once Click and hold Tap twice at the same then use speed as double clicking finger on the a mouse button rest touchpad to your finger on the drag the touchpad on the second cursor tap and drag the cursor Click once Click and hold to move up down left right Note When using the touchpad keep it and your fingers dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness Note By default vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel 27 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad separate cursor lock Windows function and special keys Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric Fn lt F11 gt
13. a label that contains among other information the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment Upon request you must provide this information to your telephone company If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily If possible they will notify you in advance But if advance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will also be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC 63 Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment If they do you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service If this equipment should fail to operate properly disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem If the problem is with the equipment discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord TBR 21 This equipment has been approved Council Decision 98 482 EC TBR 21 for single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an uncon
14. mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connect an external keypad Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down Fn F12 when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively Scroll Lock does not work with some applications 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 Number keys on Type numbers in a normal embedded keypad manner Cursor control keys Hold Shift while using Hold Fn while using on embedded keypad cursor control keys cursor control keys Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing Type the letters in a letters on embedded keypad normal manner Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Ew 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 functions lt a gt lt Tab gt Activates the next Taskbar button lt a gt lt E gt Opens the My Computer window lt a gt lt F1 gt Opens Help and Support Center lt a gt lt F gt Opens the Searc
15. occurs see Error messages below If the problem cannot be resolved contact your dealer See Requesting service on page 40 Error messages If you receive an error message note the message and take the corrective action The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Disk boot failure Insert a system bootable disk into the floppy drive A then press Enter to reboot Equipment Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS utility configuration error then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service center type error I O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center keyboard connected Keyboard interface Contact your dealer or an authorized service center error Memory size mismatch Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS utility then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot 60 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance Some problems may be solved using the BIOS u
16. packs e Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer e Proof of purchase in case you need to show it to customs officials e International Travelers Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tips are useful when traveling internationally e When traveling in another country check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible If not purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer e fyouare using the modem check if the modem and connector is compatible with the telecommunications system of the country you are traveling in 45 Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of Learn how to protect and take care of your computer Security features include hardware and software locks a security notch and passwords Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the chassis of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible computer security lock Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available Using passwords Passwords protect your computer f
17. the AcerSystem User s Guide 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 gt O oO c U D H O D z oO O LLI 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 e Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating through the program effortlessly e Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users e Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced e Permits you to migrate personal settings e Keeps a history log of all alerts that were previously issued Acer eSettings Management TA 9 Empowering Technology About Help Acer eSettings Management Security System Information Set POST Passwords Configure Smart Card Boot Options Set Boot Options Configure BIOS Settings Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly a
18. to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems 3 High power radar are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device 4 Animproper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications Also any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 a Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device b Operation in 2 4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing C Operation in 5 GHz band e The device for the band 5150 5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users meaning they have priority of 5250 5350 MHz and 5650 5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and or damage to LELAN Licence Exempt Local Area Network devices Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS 102 The notebook PC series employs low gain integr
19. 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 an Acer Customer Service Center Be sure to remember or write down your password 9 Empowering Technology Acer eLock Management a System Data Security Unlock Removable Data Devices Optical Drive Devices Floppy Disk Drives gt O oO c U D H O fa D z oO O LLI 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 e Memory optimization release unused memory and check usage e Disk optimization remove unneeded items and files e Speed optimization improve the usability and performance of your Windows XP system 3 Empowering Technology Acer ePerformance Management kamay Optinnit ation Disk Optimizanien C Enable Scheduled Oplimigaion CD Temporary kernel Files 0 03 MB BEN 5 minii internet Cankins 1 Records 10 minutas CD Temporary Eystern Fas 115 H i heats Dikeni Bin Fees Di Rerenty Areoasad URLS Used 187 MB 755 Free amp D MB che 1559083 ineme Paci
20. your notebook Follow these steps to access it 1 Click on Start All Programs AcerSystem 2 Click on AcerSystem User s Guide Note Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer clicking on AcerSystem User s Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader access the Help and Support menu Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on the computer simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy launch buttons See Front view on page 11 for the location of the power button To turn the power off do any of the following Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start Turn Off Computer then click on Turn Off Use the power button You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover or by pressing the sleep hotkey Fn F4 Note If you cannot power off the computer normally press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again wait at least two seconds before powering up Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight Do not place it near sources of heat such as a radiator Do not expose t
21. 0 1 Thegrant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services 2 This equipment is not capable under all operating conditions of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances 65 3 This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing 4 Use of pulse dialing when this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment may give rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also cause a false answer condition Should such problems occur the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service 5 This equipment may not provide for the effective hand over of a call to another device connected to the same line 6 Under power failure conditions this appliance may not operate Please ensure that a separate telephone not dependent on local power is avail
22. Houses the computer s battery pack 17 Specifications Operating e Genuine Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 system e Genuine Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 Platform e System memory Display and graphics Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology featuring Intel Core Duo processor T2300 T2400 T2500 T2600 2 MB L2 cache 1 66 1 83 2 2 16 GHz 667 MHz FSB for selected models or higher e Intel 945GM 945PM Express chipset Intel9 PRO Wireless 3945ABG network connection dual band tri mode 802 11a b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology 256 512 MB of DDR2 533 667 MHz memory upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules dual channel support 14 1 WXGA TFT LCD 1280 x 800 pixel resolution supporting simultaneous multi window viewing via Acer GridVista 16 7 million colors Intel 945GM integrated 3D graphics featuring Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 and up to 128 MB of VRAM supporting Microsoft DirectX 9 0 and dual independent display for selected models Intel 945PM with ATI MOBILITY RADEON X1300 X1400 X1600 with up to 512 MB of HyperMemory 128 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM up to 384 MB of shared system memory supporting ATI POWERPLAY 5 0 Microsoft DirectX 9 0 and PCI Express for selected models DualView support Simultaneous LCD and CRT display with LCD panel resolution at 70 Hz refresh rate
23. TravelMate 3240 3280 Series User s Guide Copyright O 2005 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved TravelMate 3240 3280 Series User s Guide Original Issue 12 2005 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications This company makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Record the model number serial number purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated TravelMate 3240 3280 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated Other companies product names or trademarks are used herein for
24. a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available 33 Audio The computer comes with 32 bit Intel High Definition HD audio and dual stereo speakers Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons See Hotkeys on page 29 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume 34 Using the system utilities Note The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only Acer GridVista dual display compatible Note This feature is only available on certain models 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 Display Properties Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arangement of your monitors Display 2 Multiple Monitors on OOOO v Screen resolution Color quality i Highest 32 bit v 1280 by 1024 pixels E E NES NW Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Troubleshoot Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre d
25. able for emergency use 7 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that calls are answered between 3 and 30 seconds of receipt of ringing 8 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom s 111 Emergency Service Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Save them for future reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a water moistened cloth for cleaning 3 Donot use this product near water Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table If the product falls it could be seriously damaged 5 Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided 6 This product should be operated from the type of power
26. ake or model nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services 2 This equipment is not capable under all operating conditions of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances 3 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom s Specifications a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation and b Theequipment shall go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt 4 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that there is not less than 5 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the beginning of another 5 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom s 111 Emergency Service For modem with approval number PTC 211 01 03
27. al antennas that do not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s website at www hc sc gc ca rpb 71 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local manufacturer importer is responsible for this declaration Product name Model number Machine type SKU number Name of responsible party Address of responsible party Contact person Tel Fax TravelMate MS2180 TravelMate 3240 3280 TravelMate 324xxx TravelMate 328xxx Acer America Corporation 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose CA 95134 USA Mr Young Kim 408 922 2909 408 922 2606 72 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Name of manufacturer Address of manufacturer Contact person Tel Fax E mail Declares that product Trade name Model number Machine type SKU number Beijing Acer Information Co Ltd Huade Building No 18 ChuangYe Rd ShangDi Zone HaiDian District Beijing PRCE marking Mr Easy Lai 886 2 8691 3089 886 2 8691 3000 easy_lai acer com tw Notebook PC Acer MS2180 TravelMate 3240 3280 TravelMate 324xxx
28. al devices Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer 62 Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notice Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Remarque l intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby Acer declares that this notebook PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Please visit http global acer com products notebook reg nb index htm for complete documents Compliant with Russian regulatory certification ME61 Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules Located on the modem is
29. all applications drivers and click Next 6 Select the desired driver application and follow the instructions on screen to re install At first launch Acer eRecovery Management prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up the software content window 58 Change password Acer eRecovery Management and Acer disk to disk recovery are protected by a password that can be changed by the user Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery Management Boot to Windows XP 1 2 Press Alt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window select Recovery settings and click Next 5 n the Recovery settings window select Password Change Acer eRecovery Management password and click Next 6 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process 59 Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer Do not attempt to open the computer yourself contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems If the system reports an error message or an error symptom
30. an external USB or IEEE 1394 compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for optical disk related tasks 56 Create backup You can create and save backup images to hard disk CD or DVD 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press Alt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window select Recovery settings and click Next 5 In the Recovery settings window select Backup snapshot image and click Next 6 Select the backup method a Use Backup to HDD to store the backup disk image on drive D b Backup to optical device to store the backup image on CD or DVD 7 After choosing the backup method click Next Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process Restore from backup You can restore backups previously created as stated in the Create backup section from hard disk CD or DVD 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press Alt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window select Recovery actions and click Next 5 Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process Note The Restore C item is enabled only if there is a user backup stored on the hard disk D Please refer to the Create backup s
31. aration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking 59 59 61 61 61 62 65 67 67 67 68 68 68 69 70 71 72 73 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 e Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms e Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media e Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space memory and registry settings ER z O D D e m O O fo lt e Acer eRecovery Management backs up recovers data flexibly reliably and completely e AcereSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily e Acer eNet Management hooks up to location based networks intelligently e Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles e Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently Empowering Technology i E Empowering Technology e Acer eDataSecurity Management TN Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management e Acer eRecovery Management es Acer eSettings Management Ad E A Acer eNet Management e Acer ePower Management P Acer ePresentation Management CES gt O oO
32. card manual for details ii 1T Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card 1 Exit the application using the card 2 Left click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation 3 Pressthe slot eject button to pop out the eject button then press it again to eject the card 51 ExpressCard for selected models The ExpressCard is the newest version of the PC Card It is a smaller and faster interface that further enhances the usability and expandability of your computer ExpressCards support a vast number of expansion options including flash memory card adapters TV tuners Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters ExpressCards support USB 2 0 and PCI Express applications Important There are two types ExpressCard 54 54mm and 34mm and ExpressCard 34 34mm only each with different functions Not all ExpressCard slots will support both types Please refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions Inserting an ExpressCard Insert the card into the slot and push gently until it clicks into position Ejecting an ExpressCard Before ejecting an ExpressCard 1 Exit the application using the card 2 Left click on the remove hardware icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation 3 Push the card gently into the slot and release to pop out the card Then pull the card free from the slot Note llustrations are f
33. ditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden United Kingdom Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Hungary Czech Republic Slovak Republic Slovenia Cyprus and Malta Usage allowed in the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information please contact local office in the country of use Notice for Australia For safety reasons only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified 64 Notice for New Zealand For modem with approval number PTC 211 03 008 1 Thegrant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different m
34. ection 5 Create factory default image CD When the System CD and Recovery CD are not available you can create them by using this feature 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press Alt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 Inthe Acer eRecovery Management window select Recovery settings and click Next 5 In the Recovery settings window select Burn image to disk and click Next 6 In the Burn image to disk window select 1 Factory default image or 2 Application CD and click Next 7 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process Note Select 1 Factory default image when you want to burn a bootable disk that contains your computer s entire operating system as it was delivered to you from the factory If you wish to have a disk that will allow you to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications select 2 Application CD this disk will not be bootable Re install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery Management stores pre loaded software internally for easy driver and application re installation 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press Alt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window select Recovery actions and click Next 5 n the Recovery settings window select Reinst
35. ed 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 37 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer Easy solutions are provided for each one turned on the power but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator e fitis not lit no power is being supplied to the computer Check the following e fyouare using on the battery it may be low and unable to power the computer Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack e Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet e If it is lit check the following e sanon bootable non system disk in the external USB floppy drive Remove or replace it with a system disk and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system Nothing appears on the screen The computer s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not turn the display back on three things might be the cause e The brightness level might be too low Press Fn lt gt gt increase to adjust the brightness level e The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the display toggle hotkey Fn F5 to toggle the display back to the computer
36. efined 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 Ee CE e e 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 35 Acer GridVista is simple to set up 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 Enjoythe convenience of a well organized desktop gt lt NONE E Single O Double vertical LH Triple primary at left Ext d radere H Triple primary at right H Quad Options Display 2 About Exit m j ou cm mc pf GE uw Gece 4 Bee Qe fee 2 mm s aiiai JAEN NDS CETERA om nis is xum ee nm hs es m d Note Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value Launch Manager t Launch Manager Betton Canfsguraban Empower E of Tathnoiogy Add Die Em E Mail E Mail Manager J v Add Delete LONE j ve memet Browser ww Add Dele i P Launch Manager Launch Manager w Add Delo Launch Manager allows y
37. egin setting up your location Refer to the Windows manual Note Please note on first booting your notebook that you can skip the Internet Connection setup as it is not necessary to complete the installation of your Operating System After the Operating System is set up you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup want to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs Note If your system is the multilingual version the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system will be the only option for future recovery operations This recovery process helps you restore the C drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook Follow the steps below to rebuild your C drive Your C drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased It is important to back up all data files before using this option Before performing a restore operation please check the BIOS settings 1 Check to see if Acer disk to disk recovery is enabled or not 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled 3 Exitthe BIOS utility and save changes The system will reboot Note To activate the BIOS utility press F2 during POST 40 To start the recovery process 1 Restart the system 2 While the Acer logo is showing press Alt lt F10 gt at the same time to enter the recovery process 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to perform
38. elephone number ____ EE E Machine and model type Serial number 41 Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories 1 Save any open files Remove any media floppy disks or compact disks from the drive s Shut down the computer Close the display cover Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter coc ui A U N Disconnect the keyboard pointing device printer external monitor and other external devices 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer Moving around When you are just moving within short distances for example from your office desk to a meeting room Preparing the computer Before moving the computer close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the building To bring the computer out of Sleep mode open the display then press and release the power button If you are taking the computer to a client s office or a different building you may choose to shut down the computer Click on Start Turn Off Computer then click on Turn Off Windows XP Or You can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing lt Fn gt lt F4 gt Then close and latch the display When you are ready to use the computer a
39. en the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows green when in AC mode 24 Easy launch buttons Located above the keyboard are four buttons These buttons are called easy launch buttons They are mail Web browser Empowering Key lt gt and one user programmable button Press lt gt to run the Acer Empowering Technology Please see Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 The mail and Web browser buttons are pre set to email and Internet programs but can be reset by users To set the Web browser mail and programmable buttons run the Acer Launch Manager See Launch Manager on page 35 e Acer Empowering Technology user programmable Mail Email application user programmable Web browser Internet browser user programmable P User programmable 25 Touchpad The 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 central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the touchpad 1 23 4 e Move your finger across the touchpad 2 to move the cursor e Press the left 1 and right 4 buttons located below the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button e
40. ency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the hole computer is turned off 6 PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot button 7 express ExpressCard 34 Accepts an ExpressCard 34 module for CARD slot selected models 8 0 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card Right view 1 Three USB 2 0 T ports 2 S video TV out gt 57 NTSC PAL port 3 Ventilation slots 4 Modem RJ 11 a port 5 Ethernet RJ 45 3S port 4 pin IEEE 1394 1394 port Rear view 15 Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera Connects to a television or display device with S video input for selected models Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Connects to a phone line Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network 1000 Mbps for selected models Connects to IEEE 1394 devices for selected models 1 DC in jack 2 External display VGA port Connects to an AC adapter Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector Battery Base view 1 Battery lock Cooling fan Hard disk bay Memory compartment Battery release latch Battery bay Powers the computer Locks the battery in position Helps keep the computer cool Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan Houses the computer s hard disk secured with Screws Houses the computer s main memory Releases the battery for removal
41. gain unlatch and open the display then press and release the power button 42 Note If the Sleep indicator is off the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned off If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on the computer has entered Sleep mode In both cases press and release the power button to turn the computer back on Note that the computer may enter Hibernation mode after being in Sleep mode for a period of time What to bring to meetings If your meeting is relatively short you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than your computer If your meeting will be longer or if your battery is not fully charged you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the meeting room If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode Press Fn F4 or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer To resume open the display if closed then press and release the power button Taking the computer home When you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home e Check that you have removed all media and compact disks from the drive s Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head e Pack the computer
42. gories listed at the top of the screen Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the F5 and F6 keys to set this value to Enabled Password To set a password on boot activate the BIOS utility then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen Find Password on boot and use the F5 and F6 keys to enable this feature 54 Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay you can play DVD movies on your computer 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk then close the DVD tray Important When you launch the DVD player for the first time the program asks you to enter the region code DVD disks are divided into 6 regions Once your DVD drive is set to a region code it will play DVD disks of that region only You can set the region code a maximum of five times including the first time after which the last region code set will remain permanent Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set Refer to the table below for DVD movie region code information 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds USA Canada Europe Middle East South Africa Japan Southeast Asia Taiwan South Korea Latin America Australia New Zealand Former USSR parts of Africa India Ov Ul A Ww N gt People s Republic of China Note To change the region code
43. h Results window A gt R Opens the Run dialog box lt A gt M Minimizes all windows lt Shift gt cA gt M Undoes the minimize all windows action m Application This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse key button it opens the application s context menu 29 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 Fn key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination Fn F1 9 Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys lt Fn gt lt F2 gt P Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer V Empowering Technology See Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 l Acer ePower Launches Acer ePower Y Management Management in Acer Empowering Technology See Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 Fn F3 Fn F4 Z Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep Z mode Fn F5 OS Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both lt Fn gt lt F6 gt em Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return 30 Fn 4 F7 Fn F8 Fn 1 Fn i Fn 5 Fn m ut Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Volume down Brightne
44. he computer to temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 50 C 122 F Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt Never place objects on top of the computer Do not slam the computer display when you close it Never place the computer on uneven surfaces Taking care of your AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter Do not connect the adapter to any other device Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord Also the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating vi Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack e Useonly batteries of the same kind as replacements Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries e Do not tamper with batteries Keep them away from children e Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if possible Cleaning and servicing
45. i O recone E Optimize hid ipa J Memon Lhe C sec Spaseid Oplimiration heck ie saa if a memory ug grada ie needed Turbo Setup for this computer C tube Shutdown C Perkemance Erfianremani JDisk Defragmentaben I rieter rk Bacaser 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 Password protection Recovery of applications and drivers e mage data backup ER z O D 3 D e m O O fo lt Back up to HDD set recovery point Back up to CD DVD e mage data recovery tools e Recover from a hidden partition factory defaults e Recover from the HDD most recent user defined recovery point e Recover from CD DVD Acer eRecov CE b fe o g i 9 Empowering Technology Abl Heki Acer eRecovery Management 9 Recovery settings Create backup files and change password O Recovery actions Recover your system using an existing backup file or restore your syste Tacbnry dito conlirgar liem ror best results please close all CO burning applications before launching ekecovery For more information please refer to Acer eRecovery Management on page 55 in
46. ically DHCP Obtain the DNS server address automatically DHCP C Use the IP address as follows C Use the DNS server address as follows EE Please enter your LAN TCP IP settings LAN TCP IP Settings Obtain an IP address automatically DHCP Obtain the DNS server address automatically DHCP C Use the IP address as follows C Use the DNS server address as follows gt O oO c U D H O D z oO O LLI Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface To launch it select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface or double click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray AC mode The default setting is Maximum Performance You can adjust CPU speed LCD brightness and other settings or click on buttons to turn the following functions on off Wireless LAN Bluetooth CardBus Memory Card Audio and Wired LAN DC mode To suit your usage there are four pre defined profiles Entertainment Presentation Word Processing and Maximum Battery Or you can define up to three of your own profiles Create new power scheme Assign a name for the new scheme Choose existing scheme to use as a template 1 2 3 Select whether used for mains AC or battery mode 4 Choose which power options best fit your needs then click OK 5 The new profile will appear on the main screen Battery status For real time batter
47. identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment please recycle USA For electronic products containing an LCD CRT monitor or display Lamp s inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local state or federal laws For more information contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org For lamp specific disposal information check www lamprecycle org IV First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook we have designed a set of guides Just First off the Just for Starters poster helps you get started with setting up your computer The printed User s Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive please refer to the AcerSystem User s Guide This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities data recovery expansion options and troubleshooting In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook It is available in Portable Document Format PDF and comes preloaded on
48. in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall Caution Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the computer Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen What to take with you Unless you have some items at home take the following items with you e AC adapter and power cord e The printed User s Guide 43 Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work e Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you e If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry the computer with you leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat e Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation Allow the computer to return to room temperature and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer If the temperature change is greater than 10 C 18 F allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly If possible leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home you may want to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home With a second AC adapter you can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home If you use your computer at home for significant per
49. indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company 7 Donotallow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord 66 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 If an extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b Ifliquid has been spilled into the product c Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instruct
50. insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive Please refer to the online help for more information 55 Power management This computer has a built in power management unit that monitors system activity System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices keyboard mouse hard disk peripherals connected to the computer and video memory If no activity is detected for a period of time called an inactivity timeout the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy This computer employs a power management scheme that supports the advanced configuration and power interface ACPI which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Windows handles all power saving chores for your computer Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system You can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to hard disk CD or DVD Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions 1 Create backup 2 Restore from backup Create factory default image CD or burn bundled software to an application CD 4 Re install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery Management password This chapter will guide you through each process Note This feature is only available on certain models For systems that do not have a built in optical disk burner plug in
51. iods of time you might also want to add an external keyboard monitor or mouse Traveling with the computer When you are moving within a larger distance for instance from your office building to a client s office building or traveling locally Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged Airport security may require you to turn on your computer when carrying it into the gate area What to take with you Take the following items with you e AC adapter e Spare fully charged battery pack s e Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer 44 Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling e Always take the computer as carry on luggage e f possible have the computer inspected by hand Airport security X ray machines are safe but do not put the computer through a metal detector e Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand held metal detectors Traveling internationally with the computer When you are moving from country to country Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling What to bring with you Bring the following items with you e AC adapter e Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling e Spare _fully charged battery
52. ion as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information please contact local office in the country of use The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the notebook PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user s manual of each RF option device Caution To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements a separation distance of at least 20 cm 8 inches must be maintained between the antenna for the integrated wireless LAN Mini PCI Card built in to the screen section and all persons Auxiliary Main Note The Acer wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a transmission diversity function The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas One of the antennas is selected automatically or manually by users to ensure good quality radiocommunication 70 2 This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5 15 to 5 25 GHz
53. ions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition e Ifthe product has been dropped or the case has been damaged f Ifthe product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service The notebook PC series uses lithium batteries Replace the battery with the same type as the product s battery we recommend in the product specification list Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Warning Batteries may explode if not handled properly Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire Keep them away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly To avoid hazard of unexpected electrical shock use the AC adapter only when the wall socket is properly grounded Use only the proper type of power supply cord set provided in your accessories box for this unit It should be a detachable type UL listed CSA certified type SPT 2 rated 7 A 125 V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 4 6 meters 15 feet Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before serving or disassembling this equipment Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 67 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product
54. l considerations Traveling internationally with the computer Preparing the computer What to bring with you Special considerations Securing your computer Using a computer security lock Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Expanding through options Connectivity options Fax data modem Built in network feature Fast Infrared FIR for selected models Universal Serial Bus USB IEEE 1394 port for selected models PC Card slot ExpressCard for selected models Installing memory BIOS utility Boot sequence Enable disk to disk recovery Password Using software Playing DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backup Restore from backup Create factory default image CD Re install bundled software without CD Change password Troubleshooting 41 41 41 41 42 42 42 42 43 43 43 43 43 44 44 44 44 44 45 45 45 46 46 47 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 51 52 53 53 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 5 7 58 59 Regul Index Troubleshooting tips Error messages ations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance FCC notice Modem notices Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General European Union EU The FCC RF safety requirement Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 Federal Communications Comission Decl
55. nager e Norton AntiVirus e Adobe Reader e CyberLink PowerDVD e NTI CD Maker e Acer Bluetooth VoIP phone e 512 MB or 1 GB DDR2 533 667 MHz soDIMM memory e 6 cell Li ion battery pack e O9 cell Li ion battery pack e 3 pin 90 W AC adapter e External USB floppy disk drive Temperature e Operating 5 C to 35 C e Non operating 20 C to 65 C Humidity non condensing e Operating 20 to 80 e Non operating 20 to 80 e Cisco Compatible Extensions CCX e Wi Fi e ACPI 2 0 e Mobile PC 2002 e DMI 2 0 One year International Travelers Warranty ITW 21 Note The specifications listed above are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased 22 Indicators The computer has seven easy to read status indicators including four on the front panel The power battery Bluetooth and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed 4 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active NZ e Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated A Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated 1 Power Indicates the computer s power status 2 IQ 23 Fy Battery Indicates the computer s batttery status Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication 63 for selected models Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication Q for selected models 1 Charging The light shows amber wh
56. nd easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations To access this utility either click on the Acer eNet Management icon on your notebook or start the program from the Start menu You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs simply by right clicking on the icon in the taskbar 3 Empowering Technology y S 2 Profile Settings Acer eNet Management Profile 25FD2 vi amp Edit WLAN J Connected LAN g Connected ER z O D 3 D e m O O fo lt Signal strength alil 11 Mbps WiFi network MIS 25FD2 Y ZWIFi network Disconnect Connected to Internet Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile and automatically apply the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another Settings stored include network connection settings IP and DNS settings wireless AP details etc as well as default printer settings Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information WLAN settings TCP IP Internet PPPoE Shared folders Printer and Programs Please enter your WLAN TCP IP settings WLAN TCP IP Settings Obtain an IP address automat
57. ng message appears Try again and press Enter Important You have three chances to enter a password If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries the system halts Press and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down the computer Then turn on the computer again and try again Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility 47 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer read the following section Fax data modem Your computer has a built in V 92 56 Kbps fax data modem Warning This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem To use the fax data modem port connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack T fi 1 Coy Warning Please make sure that the cable you use is appropriate for the country in which you are working 48 Built in network feature The built in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet based network To use the network feature connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet RJ 45 port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network aa Fast Infrared
58. or Wireless communication switch indicator Infrared port Speakers 5 in 1 card reader Line in jack Microphone jack Headphones speaker line out jack with S PDIF support Battery indicator 5 678910 4 Press to enable disable the Bluetooth function Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication for selected models Press to enable disable the wireless function Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication for selected models Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared printer and IR aware computer for selected models Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output Accepts MultiMediaCard MMC Secure Digital SD xD Picture Card Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO for selected models Note Only one card can operate at any given time Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman Accepts input from external microphones Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers headphones Indicates the computer s batttery status 14 10 a Power indicator Indicates the computer s power status 11 Latch Locks and releases the lid Left view 1 Kensington lock Connects to a Kensington compatible zd slot computer security lock 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs 3 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active indicator 4 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive button 5 Emerg
59. or reference only Actual product specifications may very 52 Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory 1 Turn off the computer unplug the AC adapter if connected and remove the battery pack Then turn the computer over to access its base 2 Remove the screws from the memory cover then lift up and remove the memory cover 3 a Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot then b gently press it down until it clicks into place 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw 5 Reinstall the battery pack and reconnect the AC adapter 6 Turn on the computer The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer 53 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS Your computer is already properly configured and optimized and you do not need to run this utility However if you encounter configuration problems you may need to run it To activate the BIOS utility press F2 during the POST while the notebook PC logo is being displayed Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility activate the BIOS utility then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen Enable disk to disk recovery To enable disk to disk recovery hard disk recovery activate the BIOS utility then select Main from the cate
60. ou to set the four easy launch buttons located above the keyboard Easy launch buttons on page 24 for the location of the easy launch buttons You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launch Manager to start the application 36 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 m Norton AntiVirus Professional SH status us 4 Security Scanning Features item Details Scan for Viruses tems marked with a red or a yellow need your attention Full System Scan 2004 4 7 Click an item for more information Norton AntiVirus Subscription V virus Definitions 2004 6 2 A Automatic LiveUpdate 3 Inthe 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 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 schedul
61. puter s optical drive is a slot load model it will not have an eject hole The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer If it works contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose The infrared port does not work Check the following e Make sure that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other 15 degrees a maximum of 1 meter apart e Make sure there is a clear path between the two infrared ports Nothing should be blocking the ports e Make sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices for file transfers or you have the appropriate drivers for printing to an infrared printer e During the POST press F2 to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared port is enabled e Make sure both devices are IrDA compliant The printer does not work Check the following 39 e Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on e Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer s parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer want to set up my location to use the internal modem To properly use your communication software e g HyperTerminal you need to set up your location 1 Click on Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click on Phone and Modem Options 3 Click on Dialing Rules and b
62. rmation please visit our website http global acer com Disposal instructions First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing Acer Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer eNet Management Acer ePower Management Acer ePresentation Management Your Acer notebook tour Front view Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Base view Specifications Indicators Easy launch buttons Touchpad Touchpad basics Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Hotkeys Special key Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volume Using the system utilities Acer GridVista dual display compatible Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus Frequently asked questions Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITW Before you call Contents Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computer What to bring to meetings Taking the computer home Preparing the computer What to take with you Special considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer Preparing the computer What to take with you Specia
63. rom unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data e Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility Once set you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility See BIOS utility on page 53 e User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security e Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security Important Do not forget your Supervisor Password If you forget your password please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center 46 Entering passwords When a password is set a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen e When the Supervisor Password is set a prompt appears when you press F2 to enter the BIOS utility at boot up e Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press Enter e When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt appears at boot up e Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer If you enter the password incorrectly a warni
64. ss up Brightness down Turns the internal touchpad on and off Turns the speakers on and off Increases the sound volume Decreases the sound volume Increases the screen brightness Decreases the screen brightness 31 Special key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper center and or bottom right of your keyboard The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Either press lt gt at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold Alt Gr and then press the 5 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 fag 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 Shift and then press the 4 key at the upper center of the keyboard Note This function varies according to the language settings 32 Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer Is on Insert a clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington compatible security slot for a security lock Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of
65. system recovery Important This feature occupies 3 to 4 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITW Your computer is backed by an International Travelers Warranty ITW that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling Our worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand An ITW passport comes with your computer This passport contains all you need to know about the ITW program A list of available authorized service centers is in this handy booklet Read this passport thoroughly Always have your ITW passport on hand especially when you travel to receive the benefits from our support centers Place your proof of purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide Please consult http global acer com Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service and please be at your computer when you call With your support we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently If there are error messages or beeps reported by your computer write them down as they appear on the screen or the number and sequence in the case of beeps You are required to provide the following information Name T
66. tility 61 Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner Acer Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Notice Peripher
67. wing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited 68 Radio device regulatory notice Note Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and or Bluetooth only General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use Depending on configurations this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices such as wireless LAN and or Bluetooth modules Below information is for products with such devices European Union EU This device complies with the essential requirements of the European Council Directives listed below 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive EN 60950 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000 3 2 3 99 5 EC Radio amp Telecommunications Terminal Equipment R amp TTE Directive Art 3 1a EN 60950 Art 3 1b EN 301 489 1 17 e Art 3 2 EN 300 328 2 e Art 3 2 EN 301 893 applies to 5 GHz only C e for 5 GHz device 69 List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden United Kingdom Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Hungary Czech Republic Slovak Republic Slovenia Cyprus and Malta Usage allowed in the countries of European Un
68. y life estimates based on current usage refer to the panel on the lower left hand side of the window y 3 Eeqpowerireg Tat benoit a Advanced Help Tinga Acer ePawer Management AC Remaining Gethery Lite PU Speed i Eo Entostaiamant i l LCD Brightness M a Prisentntion Turn Off Manta D d Wurd Processing Turn Of Hod Disk F Maximum Battery Lite Sih Sinn bey Syrateen Hibisrnntinn Denio Pree Schome 1 Weiriloss LAM Curren Power States 3 Baier amara TE USE ue tooth Baer Like Moniy 159 hiai Batar Like Hierati DG dapi Ln Dus LAN Firewire EEE 1194 You can also click Advanced Settings to e Setalarms e Re load factory defaults e Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed and set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby e View information about Acer ePower Management Acer ePeower Ma Advanced Settings Alarm Load Defaults Power Button and Password About E realis Achan for Low Hater Action for Low Darens Alar Liri J Notification Method Message Acton after Ahari Pin Alam Ruan Fragen Disable Condiguee Enable Action for Critical Battery Action for Critical Baters Alem Level a Noticeton Method Message Action ater Alnm Hibiernaig Run Program Disable Canhequine Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions XGA and SVGA

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