Acer Aspire 3000 Series User Manual

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Note: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad.
Also keep the touchpad 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.
Function Left button (1)
Right
button (4)
Main touchpad (2)
Center
button (3)
Execute Quickly click
twice.
Tap twice (at the same
speed as double-clicking
a mouse button).
Select Click once. Tap once.
Drag Click and hold,
then use
finger on the
touchpad to
drag the
cursor.
Tap twice (at the same
speed as double-clicking
a mouse button); rest
your finger on the
touchpad on the second
tap and drag the cursor.
Access
context
menu
Click once.
Scroll Click and
hold to move
up/down/
left/right.

Acer Aspire 3000 Series Specifications

General

Wireless	802.11b/g
RAM	Up to 2GB DDR
Optical Drive	DVD±RW
Operating System	Windows XP Home/Professional
LAN	10/100 Mbps Ethernet
Ports	3 x USB 2.0, 1 x VGA
Card Reader	5-in-1 card reader
Battery	6-cell Li-ion
Networking	Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Storage	40GB to 120GB HDD

Summary

Your guides

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Turning your computer on and off

Details the procedures for powering the computer on and off.

Taking care of your computer

Provides instructions on how to properly maintain the computer's hardware and components.

Taking care of your AC adaptor

Offers guidance on the proper handling and maintenance of the AC power adapter.

Taking care of your battery pack

Explains how to safely use and maintain the computer's battery pack.

Cleaning and servicing

Outlines the steps for cleaning the computer and when to seek servicing.

Operation conditions

Details the operational conditions and compliance with regulations like FCC rules.

An Aspire tour

Front view

Illustrates and describes the components visible on the front of the Aspire notebook.

Closed front view

Details the components and indicators visible on the closed front of the Aspire notebook.

Left view

Identifies and describes the ports and features on the left side of the notebook.

Right view

Identifies and describes the ports and features on the right side of the notebook.

Rear view

Details the ports and connectors located on the rear of the Aspire notebook.

Base view

Illustrates and describes the components on the base of the Aspire notebook, including the hard disk and memory compartment.

Specifications

Indicators

Launch keys

Touchpad

Touchpad basics

Explains how to use the touchpad, including cursor movement and button functions.

Using the keyboard

Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad

Details the functionality of lock keys like Caps Lock and Num Lock, and the embedded numeric keypad.

Windows keys

Describes the function of the Windows keys and their combinations with other keys.

Hot keys

Explains how to use hot keys for quick access to computer controls like brightness and volume.

Special keys

Covers the usage of special keys like the Euro symbol and US dollar sign.

Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray

Using a computer security lock

Audio

Adjusting the volume

Explains how to adjust the audio volume using buttons and hot keys.

Using the system utilities

Acer eManager

Introduces Acer eManager software for easy access to system functions like settings, presentation, and recovery.

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

Launch Manager

Frequently asked questions

Requesting service

International Travelers Warranty (ITW)

Details the International Travelers Warranty (ITW) program, providing security and support worldwide.

Before you call

Provides a checklist of information to have ready before contacting Acer support for assistance.