Acer 3000 Series Laptop User Manual


 
Setting up a home office 30
Traveling with the computer 30
Preparing the computer 30
What to take with you 30
Special considerations 30
Traveling internationally with the computer 31
Preparing the computer 31
What to bring with you 31
Special considerations 31
Securing your computer 32
Using a computer security lock 32
Using passwords 32
Entering passwords 33
Setting passwords 33
Expanding through options 35
Connectivity options 35
Fax/Data modem 35
Built-in network feature 36
Fast Infrared 36
Universal Serial Bus 37
IEEE 1394 port 37
PC Card slot 38
Installing memory 39
BIOS utility 39
Boot sequence 40
Disc to disc recovery enable 40
Password 40
Using software 40
Playing DVD movies 40
Power management 41
Acer eRecovery 42
Create backup 42
Restore from backup 43
Create factory default image CD 43
Re-install bundled software without CD 44
Change password 44
Acer disc-to-disc recovery 45
Multilingual operating system installation 45
Restore without a Recovery CD 46
Troubleshooting 47
Frequently-asked questions 47
Troubleshooting tips 50
Error messages 51
Requesting service 52