Acer FO200 manuel d'utilisation

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iii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instruct ions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use[...]

iv Warnings • Do not use t his product ne ar water. • Do not place this prod uct on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the pr oduct falls, it could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provid ed fo r ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product an d to protect it from overhea ting. These openings m ust not be bloc ked o[...]

v Warning! Th e grounding p in is a safety feat ure. Using a power outlet that is not pr operly grou nded may result in electric shock and/or injury. Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise prod uced by other nearby electrical d evices that may interfere with the performance of this product. • The system can be[...]

vi Guidelines for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-io n battery. Do not use it in a humid, wet or corrosive environment. Do not put, store or leave your product in or near a heat source, in a high temp erature location, in strong direc t sunlight, in a mic rowave oven or in a pressurized container, and do not expose it to temperature[...]

vii Telephone line safety • Disconnect all telephone lines from th e equipment when not in use and/or before servicin g. • To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning , do not connect the telephone line to this equipm ent during lightning or thunderstorms. Warning! For safety reasons, do not use non-compliant parts when adding or [...]

viii Medical devices Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including wireless p hones, may interfere with the functionality of in adequately protected medica l devices. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if they are adequately shielded from exte rnal RF energy or if you have an y questions. Switch of[...]

ix Potentially explosive environments Switch off your device when in an y area with a potentially exp losive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Potent ially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would norm ally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Sparks in such areas cou ld cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily[...]

x ENERGY STAR Acer's ENERGY STAR qualified prod ucts save your money by reducing energ y cost and prote c ting the environment without sacrificing features or performance. Acer is proud to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark. What is ENERGY STAR? Products that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less en ergy and prevent greenhouse[...]

xi If you have these sympto ms, or any ot her recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use, co nsult a physician immediately and inform your company's health and safety department. The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zo ne by adjusting the [...]

xii • using a display visor, such as a piece of cardb oard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewin g angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windo ws, for extended periods of time. Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make you r comput[...]

xiii First things first We would like to thank you for mak ing an Acer notebook yo ur choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we h ave designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your computer. The Ferrari One Series Generic User G[...]

xiv To turn the power off, do any of th e followin g: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down . • Use the power button You can also put the comp uter in sleep mode by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4> . Note: If you cannot power off the com puter normally, press and hold the power button for mor[...]

xv Taking care of yo ur 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 accordin g to local regulations. Recycle if po ss[...]

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Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Operating environment vii Medical devices viii Vehicles viii Potentially explos ive environments ix Emergency calls ix Disposal instructions ix Mercury advisory ix ENERGY STAR x Tips and information for comfortable use x First things first xiii Your guides xiii Basic care and tips [...]

Moving around 15 Preparing the computer 15 What to bring to meetings 16 Taking the computer hom e 16 Preparing the computer 16 What to take with you 16 Special considerations 17 Setting up a home office 17 Traveling with the computer 17 Preparing the computer 17 What to take with you 17 Special considerations 18 Traveling internationally with the c[...]

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1 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a poin ting device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor respon ds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfo rt and support. Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) The following items show you how to use t[...]

2 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and a n embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, functi on and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. The embedded numeric k eypad functions like a desktop numeric key pad. It is indicated by s[...]

3 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows ke y Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launche s the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a vari ety of functions: <> : Open or close the Start menu < [...]

4 English Audio The computer also comes with 32-bit Hi gh Definition (HD) Audio, and stereo speakers. Video 16:9 display 16:9 display delivers Full HD movies at home like never befo re. Sky-high color saturation guarantees an authentic HD viewing experien ce.16:9 quality means true home theater visuals have finall y arrived for notebook entertainme[...]

5 English Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual- display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on certain models. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-de fined display settings so you can view multiple windows on th e sa me screen. To access this function, please go to Start , All Programs and click on Acer Gr[...]

6 English Power management This computer has a built- in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any ac tivity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, m ouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer , and video memory. If no activi ty is detected for a period of time (called an inact[...]

7 English Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Manage ment is a tool to quickly resto re the system. You can back up/restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers. Note: All of the following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. Acer eRecovery Management cons ists of the follo[...]

8 English Burn backup discs From the B ackup page of Acer eReco very Manag ement, you c an burn the factory default image or back up drivers and appli cations. 1 Click on Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer eRecovery Managem ent . 2 Acer eRecovery Management opens to the Backup page. 3 Select the type of backup (factory default or drivers a[...]

9 English Restore The restore feature allows you to restore or recover the system from a factory default image or from previously created CD a nd DVD backups. You can also reinstall applications and dr ivers for your Acer system. 1 Click on Sta rt , All Programs , Acer , Acer eRecov ery Mana gement . 2 Switch to the Restore page by clicking Re stor[...]

10 English 4 Use the up and down arrow keys to select F12 Boot Menu 5 Use the F5 or F6 key to change F12 Boot Menu to Enabled . 6 Press the ESC key to enter the Exit submenu, press the ENTER key to Exit Saving Changes . Press the ENTER key again to select Yes . The system will reboot. 7 After rebooting, when the Ac er logo shows, press the F12 key [...]

11 English Battery pack The computer uses a batt ery pack that gives you long use between charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the AC adapter. Your c[...]

12 English Follow these steps ag ain until the batte ry has been charged and discharged three times. Use this conditioning process fo r all new batteries, or if a b attery hasn't been used for a long time. If the computer is to be stored for more than two weeks, you are advised to remove the battery pack from the unit. Warning: Do not expose b[...]

13 English To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay. Plug the AC adapter in to the computer, and connect to a mains power outlet. You can contin ue to opera[...]

14 English Battery-lo w warning When using batter y power pay attention to the Window s power meter. Warning: Connect the AC adapte r as soon as possible after the battery-low warning app ears. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted and the computer shu ts down. When the battery-low warning appe ars, the recommended course of act[...]

15 English Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hin ts to consider when moving aroun d or traveling with your comp uter. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories : 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 S[...]

16 English Note: If the Sleep indicator is of f, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned of f. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on, the compu ter has entered Sleep mode. In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on. Note that the co mputer may enter Hibernation mode after bei[...]

17 English Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect yo ur computer while traveling to and from work: • Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping th e computer with you. • If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry th e computer with you, leave the co mputer in the trunk of the car to avoid [...]

18 English Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the co mputer home, follow these guidelines to protect your comp uter while traveling: • Always take the computer as carry-on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. A irport security X-ray machines are safe, but do not put th e computer throug h a m[...]

19 English 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 compu ter. Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kens ington-co m patible security slot for a [...]

20 English Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when yo u press < F2 > to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. • Type the Supervisor Password an d press < Enter > to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the pas[...]

21 English Expanding through options Your notebo ok PC offers you a complete mo bile computin g experience . Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral de vices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instru ctions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the following section. Built-in network[...]

22 English Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allo ws you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. 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 [...]

23 English BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer 's BIOS. Your compu ter is already properly con figured and optimized, a nd 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 [...]

24 English 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 o ne. I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. Check the fo[...]

25 English No audio is heard from the computer. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In Windo ws, 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. • The volume level may be too lo w. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. You can a[...]

26 English I want to resto re my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs. Note: If your system is the multilingual version, th e operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system will be the only option for future recovery o perations. This recovery process helps you restore th e C: drive with the original so[...]

27 English Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Your computer is backed by an Internation al 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 yo ur computer. This passport contain s all you[...]

28 English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a pro blem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require openin g up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; co ntact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Troubleshooting tips[...]

29 English Regulations and safety notices FCC statement This device has been tested and fo und 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 radia[...]

30 English Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Compliant with Russian r egulatory certification Modem notices (only for certain models) Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the modem is a label that conta[...]

31 English TBR 21 This equipment has been approved [Council Decisio n 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 un conditional assurance of successf[...]

32 English 5 This equipment shall not be set up to make au tomatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with p ulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telec om lines will always continue to support puls e dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing, when this equipmen t is con[...]

33 English List of applicable countries EU member states as of July 2009 are: Belgiu m, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdo m, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Rep ublic, Slovenia, Cyprus, Malta, Bulgaria and Romani[...]

34 English 2 This device is restricted to indoor us e due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this prod uct to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduc e the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mo bile Satellite systems. 3 High power radar are allocated as primary users of the[...]