Acer Travelmate 2300 Series User manual

Extensa 2300/3000 Series
User’s Guide

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Extensa 2300/3000 Series User’s Guide
Original Issue: July 2004
Extensa 2300/3000 Series Notebook Computer
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First things first
Your guides
To help you use your Extensa, we have designed a set of guides:
First off, the Just for starters... poster helps you get started
with setting up your computer.
This User’s guide introduces you to the many ways your
computer can help you be more productive. This guide
provides clear and concise information about the computer,
so read it thoroughly.
If you ever need to print out a copy, this User’s guide is also
available in Portable Document Format (PDF). Follow these
steps:
1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.
2 Click on AcerSystem User’s guide.
Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader
installed. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your
computer, clicking on Extensa User’s guide will run the
Acrobat Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions
on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions
on how to use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help and
Support menu.

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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 switch
below the LCD screen beside the launch keys. See “Front view” on
page 3 for the location of the power switch.
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 switch
Note: You can also use the power switch to perform power
management functions. See “Power management” on page 27.
•Use the customized functions for power management
You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover,
or by pressing the sleep hot key (Fn-F4). See “Power management”
on page 27.
Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and
hold the power switch 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 the computer to temperatures below 0ºC (32ºF) or
above 50ºC (122ºF).
•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 and vibration.
•Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt.

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•Never place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging 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 personal
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.
Taking care of your battery pack
Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack:
•Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the
power off before removing or replacing batteries.
•Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children.
•Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations.
Recycle if at all possible.
Cleaning and servicing
When cleaning the computer, follow these steps:
1 Power off the computer and remove the battery pack.
2 Disconnect the AC adapter.
3 Use a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners.

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If any of the following occurs:
•The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged.
•Liquid has been spilled into the product.
• The computer does not operate normally.
Please refer to "Troubleshooting my computer" on page 59.

First things first iii
Your guides iii
Basic care and tips for using your computer iv
1 Getting to know your Extensa 1
An Extensa tour 3
Front view 3
Closed front view 5
Left view 7
Right view 8
Rear view 9
Bottom view 10
Features 11
Indicators 13
Using the keyboard 15
Lock keys 15
Embedded numeric keypad 16
Windows keys 17
Hot keys 18
Special Key 20
Launch keys 21
Touchpad 23
Touchpad basics 23
Storage 25
Hard disk 25
Optical drive 25
Audio 27
Adjusting the volume 27
Power management 27
Moving around with your Extensa 28
Disconnecting from the desktop 28
Moving around 28
Taking the computer home 29
Traveling with the computer 31
Traveling internationally with the computer 32
Securing your computer 33
Using a computer security lock 33
2 Customizing my computer 35
Expanding through options 37
Connectivity options 37
Upgrade options 42
Using system utilities 44
Contents

Acer eManager 44
Launch Manager 45
BIOS Utility 45
Windows Arcade 46
Arcade Hot keys 47
Finding and playing content 48
Arcade controls 49
Cinema 50
Album 52
Video 54
Music 55
Burner 55
Acer Disc to Disc Recovery 57
Multilingual operating system installation 57
Restore without a Recovery CD 57
Setup password and exit 58
3 Troubleshooting my computer 59
Frequently-asked questions 61
64
Troubleshooting tips 64
Error messages 65
Requesting service 66
ITW 66
Before you call 67
Appendix A Specifications 69
Appendix B
Regulation & safety notices 75
Index 91

1 Getting to know
your Extensa

Your Extensa computer combines high-
performance, versatility, power
management features and multimedia
capabilities with a unique style and
ergonomic design. Work with unmatched
productivity and reliability with your new
power computing partner.