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Aspire Series Generic User Guide[...]

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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 bef ore cleaning Unplug this product fro m the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. U[...]

iv Warnings • Do not us e this prod uct near wa ter. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously damag ed. • Slots and opening s are provided fo r ventilation to ensure reliable operatio n of the pr oduct and to protect it fr om over heating. T hese opening s must not be blocke [...]

v Warning! The ground ing pin is a safety featu re. Usi ng a power outlet that is no t properly grou nded may result in e lectric shock and/or inju ry. Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by othe r nearby electrical devic es that may interfere with the performance of this product. • The system can [...]

vi pierce, open or disassemble the battery. If the battery leaks and you come into contact with the leaked fluids, rin se thoroughly with water and seek me dical attention immediately. For safety reason s, and to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will not occur at temperatures be low 0°C (32°F) o r above 40°C (104°F). The full perfo[...]

vii CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RA DIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLA SSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION : RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS. LUOKAN 1 LA SERLAITE LA SER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTR AHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFN ET[...]

viii transmit data files or messages, this device requires a good quality con nection to the network. In some cases, transmissi on of data files or m essages may be delayed until such a connectio n is availa ble. Ensure that the above separation distance instructions are followed until th e transmission is completed. Parts of the device are magneti[...]

ix operation of the aircraft, disrupt the wireless telephon e network, a nd may be illegal. Potentially explosive environments Switch off your device when in an y area with a p otentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Potent ially explosive atmospheres include areas where you wou ld normally be advised to turn off your v[...]

x Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pol lution and ensure utmost protection of the glo bal environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) re gulations, visit http://global.ace r.com/about/sustain ability.htm Mercury a[...]

xi This product has been sh ipped enabled for power managem ent: • Activate display's Sleep mode with in 15 minutes of user inactivity. • Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 m inutes of user inactivity. • Wake the computer from Sleep mod e by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be selected from your sys[...]

xii displays could stress your eyes. The fo llowing sections p rovide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a d istant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from dr ying out. Display • Keep your display cl ean. • Keep[...]

xiii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer noteb ook your choice for meeting your mobile co mputing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebo ok, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your computer. The printed Aspire Series Generic Use[...]

xiv To turn the power off, do any of the follo wing: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down . • Use the power button You can also put the co mputer in sleep mode by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4> . Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more [...]

xv Taking care of yo ur battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pac k: • 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 acco rding to local regulation s. Recycle if pos[...]

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Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Caution for Op tica l Drive Device vi Operating environment vii Medical devices viii Vehicles viii Potentially explos ive environments ix Emergency calls ix Disposal instructions x Mercury advisory x Recharge able Recycl ing Program in US and Canada x ENERGY STAR x Tips and informa[...]

Battery pack 18 Battery pack characteristics 18 Maximizing the battery's life 18 Installing and removi ng the battery pack 19 Charging the battery 20 Checking the battery level 20 Optimi sing batt ery life 20 Battery-low warning 21 Acer Arcade Deluxe 22 General c ontrols 23 Navigation controls 23 Player controls 23 Cinema 23 Movies :2 3 Videos[...]

Using passwords 33 Entering passwords 34 Setting passwords 34 Expanding through options 35 Connectivity options 3 5 Fax/data modem (only for certain models) 35 Built-in ne twork feature 36 Consumer Infrared (CIR) (only for certain models) 36 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 37 IEEE 1394 port (only for certain models) 37 High-Definition M ultimedia Interf[...]

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1 Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Managemen t is a versatile backup utility. It allows you to burn the factory default image to optical disc and reinstall applications and d rivers. Acer eRecovery Managemen t provides you with: • Backup: • Backup Factory Default to CD/DVD • Backup Drivers and Ap plications to CD[...]

2 Empow ering Te chnolog y Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobi lity Center collects k ey mobile-related system setting s in one easy-to-find place, so yo u can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settin gs include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless n etworking o[...]

3 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing 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 cen tral location on the palmrest provides op timum comfort and support. Touchpad basics (with fingerprint reader) The following items show you ho w to use[...]

4 English Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) The following items show you ho w to use the touchpad with two-clic k buttons. Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. Press the left and right buttons located beneath the touchpa d to perform selection and execution fun ctions. Thes e two buttons are similar to the left and right [...]

5 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded num eric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, func tion and special key s. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lo ck keys which you can toggle on an d off. The embedded nu meric keypad functions like a d esktop numeric keypad. It is indicated b[...]

6 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific func tions. Key Description Windows key Pressed al one, this k ey has the same effect as clicking on th e Windows Start button; it la unches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provid e a variety of functions: <> : Open or close t he Start m enu [...]

7 English Hotkeys (only for certain models) The computer employs hotkeys or key combin ations to access most of the computer's controls l ike 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 comb ination. Hotkey Icon Func tion Description &[...]

8 English Special keys (only for certain models) You can locate the Euro symbol and th e US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The Euro symb ol Open a text editor or wo rd processor. Press < > at the bottom-right of th e ke yboard ( only f or certain mo dels) Hold < Alt Gr> and then press the <5>[...]

9 English Audio The computer also comes with 32-bit Hig h Definition (HD) Audio, and stereo speakers. Acer PureZone (only for certain models) The system provides you whole new enthusiastic audio ex perience including Acer PureZ one with bu ilt-in st ereo mi crophones f eaturin g beam form ing and echo cancellation technolo gies. Acer PureZone techn[...]

10 English through a single digital cable. Users ca n enjoy PC or game audio entertainmen t with exciting realism through hom e theater receivers or other de vices equipped with Dolby Digital decodin g technology. Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone creates a persona l surround sound experience using an y set of headphones. The playb ack of music, movi[...]

11 English Using the system utilities Acer Bio-Protection (o nly for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint So lution is a multi-purpo se fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint featu res, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporate[...]

12 English Acer GridVista (dual- display compatible) Note: This feature is only a vailable on certain models. To enable the dual di splay feature of your notebook, first ensure that a second display is connected, then, o pen the Di splay Settings prope rties box using the Control Panel or by right-c licking the Windows desktop an d selecting Person[...]

13 English 3 Enjoy the conven ience of a well-or ganized de sktop. Note: Please ensure that the resolu tion setting of your s econd monitor is set to the manufa cturer's recommended valu e.[...]

14 English Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are p rovided for each one. 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 supp lied to the computer. Check the follo[...]

15 English detail. If headphones, earpho nes or external speakers are connected to the line- out port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. I want to e ject the optical d rive tray wit hout 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 [...]

16 English I want to r estore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs. Note: If your system is the multilingu al version, the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system will be the only option for futu re recovery operations. This recovery process helps you restore th e C: drive with the original so[...]

17 English 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 passpo rt contains all you n[...]

18 English Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristic s: • 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[...]

19 English Follow these ste ps again until the ba ttery has been charge d and discharged three times. Use this conditionin g process for all new batterie s, or if a bat tery has n'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 expos[...]

20 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 continue to operat[...]

21 English Battery -low warni ng When using ba ttery power pay attentio n to the Windows power meter. Warning: Connect the AC adapte r as soon as possible after the battery-low warning a ppears. Data will be l ost if the battery to become fully d epleted and the c omputer shuts do wn. When the battery-low warning appe ars, the recommended course of[...]

22 English Acer Arcade Deluxe Acer Arcade Deluxe is an in tegrated player for music, ph otos, DVD movies and videos. Use the MediaConso le, touchpad or arrow keys to select the media type you wish to enjoy. Cinema — watch DVDs, VCDs or Blu-Ray movies, and video clips Homemedia — connect to other devices wirelessly to share media content Advanc [...]

23 English General controls When watching vid eo clips, movies or slidesho ws using full-screen resolution, two pop-up con trol panels are shown wh en you move the pointer. The y automatically disappear after several se conds. The Navigation Controls panel appears at the top and the Player Controls p anel appears at the bottom of the screen. Naviga[...]

24 English Subtitles Language Snapshot Angle If you move your mouse/cursor wh ile you’re watching a movie, a menu bar will appear at the bottom of the screen. Thi s contains buttons to control the movie playback, select subtitles, adjust volu me, select soundtrack language and set advanced features. Function availability will dep end on what the [...]

25 English HomeMedia HomeMedia is a program that lets you access and share media fil es and TV signals via your home n etwork. HomeMedia gives you ac cess to your network computers with Media Server and TV Server installed, so you can view shared music, videos, pictures an d TV signals. Click HomeMedia to open the main page that displays a list of [...]

26 English Pan & Scan displays the cen tral portion of DVD titles in widescreen ratio, and allows you to drag the display area to view different po rtions of the video. Audio: Use Speaker Environment to choose between Headphon es , SPDIF , 2 Speakers or more speakers depending on your audio equ ipment. Output Mode should be set to Stereo if you[...]

27 English Help: Click Help to view the Help file fo r detailed information on using Acer Arcade Deluxe. About: Click About to view the copyright a nd vendor information for Acer Arcade Deluxe. Albums Acer Arcade Deluxe lets you view digital ph otos individually or as a slideshow, from any available drive on you r computer. Click Album s to open th[...]

28 English Slideshow settings To change slideshow settings refe r to the Arcade section above. Snapshot Snapshot mode is available in Cinema mode. This fun ction can be used to capture the onscreen image at any time. A single frame image will be ca ptured and stored in a user-d esignated directory. The destinati on directory can be chang ed from th[...]

29 English Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hints to consider when m oving around or traveling with your co mputer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessor ie s: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, flopp y disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 [...]

30 English Note: If the Sleep indicator is o f f, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turn ed 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 th at the computer may enter Hibernation mo de after be[...]

31 English Special considerations Follow these guidelines to pro tect your computer while traveling to an d from work: Minimize the effects of temperature chang es by keeping the computer with you. If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot c arry the computer with you, leave the computer in the trunk o f the car to avoid exposin[...]

32 English Special considerations In addition to the guidelin es for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect yo ur computer while traveling: Always take the computer as carry-on luggage. If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. Airport security X-ray machines are safe, but do not put th e computer thro ugh a metal dete[...]

33 English Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investm ent 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 The notebo ok comes with a Kensin gton-co m patible security slot for a[...]

34 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 app ears when you press < F2 > to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. Type the Superviso r Password and press < Enter > to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password in[...]

35 English Expanding through options Your note book PC of fers you a co mplete mobi le computi ng experi ence. 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 fol lowing section. Fax/data mode[...]

36 English 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 E thernet cable from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the comp uter to a network jack or h ub on your network. Consumer Infrared (CIR) (o nly for certain models) The com[...]

37 English Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial b us which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. IEEE 1394 port (only for cert ain models) The computer's IEEE 1394 port a llows you to connect to an IEEE 1394- compatible device like a video camera o r digital camera. See[...]

38 English High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) HDMI (High-Definition Multimed ia Interface) is an industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital aud io/video interface. HDMI provides an in terface between any compatible digital au dio/vide o source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and a compatible d igi[...]

39 English Inserting an ExpressCard Insert the card into the slot and push g ently until it clicks into position. Ejecting an Expr essCard Before ejecting an ExpressCard: 1 Exit the application using the card. 2 Left-click on the remove hardware ic on on the taskbar and stop the card operation. 3 Push the card gently into the slot and release to po[...]

40 English 3 (a) Insert the memory module diag onally into the slot, then (b) gently pr ess it down until it clicks into pl ace. 4 Replace the memory cover an d secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect th e AC adapter. 6 Turn on th e computer. The computer automa tically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. P[...]

41 English Connecting your TV and AV-in cables ( only for certain models ) Follow the instructions below to set up th e TV function of your Acer notebook. PAL/SECAM and NT SC systems 1 Plug the PAL/SECA M cable’s RF plug into your notebook’s RF -in jack. 2 Connect the other end to your TV antenna cable, using th e NTSC converter if necessary. I[...]

42 English To set up the antenna: 1 Push gently at the to p until the bottom section po ps out. 2 Pull the bottom up until it is po sitioned at 90 degrees to the antenna bo dy. 3 To ensure good recep tion, the antenna can be positio ned on top of your notebook display using the special clip, as shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to improve the quali[...]

43 English AV-in cable The AV-in cable c an be used to connect you r notebook to a VHS p layer or camcorder for viewin g, capturing and record ing video clips. 1 Plug the single end of the cab le into the AV-in po rt of your notebook. 2 Connect the oth er ends to the S-vide o or composite audio /video jacks on your VHS player, camcorder or other co[...]

44 English BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware co nfiguration program built into yo ur compute r's BI OS. Your com p uter i s already properly c onfigured and optimi zed, an d you do no t need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press < F2 > [...]

45 English Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive modu le is installed in the optical drive bay , you can play DVD movies on your compu ter. 1 Eject the DVD disk. Important! When you launch the DVD pl ayer for the first time, the program asks you to enter the re gion code. DVD disk s are divid ed into 6 regions. Once your DVD drive is[...]

46 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: keybo ard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals conne cted to the computer , and video mem ory. If no activi ty is detected for a period of time (called an ina[...]

47 English Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Ma nagement is a tool to quickly restore the system. You can back up/restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers. Note: All of the following co ntent is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. Acer eRecovery Management cons ists of the foll[...]

48 English Burn backup discs From th e Backup page of Ac er eReco very Mana gement , you can b urn the factory default image or ba ck up drivers a nd applications. 1 Click on Star t > All Prog rams > Acer > Acer eRecovery Management . 2 Acer eRecovery Managemen t opens to the Backup page. 3 Select the type of backup (factory default or dri[...]

49 English Restore The restore feature allows you to restore or recover the system from a f actory default image or from previou sly created CD and DVD bac kups. You can also reinstall applications and dr ivers for your A cer system. 1 Click on St art , All Program s , Acer , Ace r eRecov ery Management . 2 Switch to the Restore page by clicking Re[...]

50 English Restore Windows Vist a from backup discs To restore Windows Vista from your prev iously burned back up discs, you will need to insert the first ba ckup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Restart your computer. 2 Durin[...]

51 English 7 After rebooting, when the Ac er logo shows, press the F12 key to open the Boot Menu . Here you can select which device to boot from. 8 Use the arrow keys to select the IDE CD , then press the ENTE R key. Windows will be installed from the recovery disc. 9 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted , then fo llow the onscreen prompts[...]

52 English If you prefer to set the boot p riority for long-term use, you shou ld select the Boot submenu. 1 Turn on your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press th e F2 key to enter BIOS Setup , where you can set system parameters. 3 Use[...]

53 English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problem s. Read it before calling a tech nician if a problem occurs. Solution s to more serious problems require op ening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; co ntact your dealer or autho rized service center for assistance. Troubleshooting t[...]

54 English Regulations and safety notices FCC statement This device has been tested a nd 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 radia[...]

55 English Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la c lasse B est conforme a la no rme NMB-003 du Canada. Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the modem is a label that contains, among o ther info rm[...]

56 English Your telephone company may m ake changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures th at could a ffect the prop er functioning of y our equipment. If they do, you will be n otified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain unin terr upted teleph one serv ice. If this equipment should fail to operate p roperly, disco[...]

57 English Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimu m conditions for connection to its network. It indic ates no endorse ment of the produc t by Telecom , nor does i t provide an y sort of warranty . Above all, it provides no ass[...]

58 English LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is pr oduced with high-precisio n manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasion ally misfire or appear as b lack or red dots. This has no effect on the re corded image and d o es not constitute a malfunction. Radio device regulatory notice Note : Below regulatory information is for mode[...]

59 English Caution : To comply with FCC R F exposure compliance requirements, a separation distanc e of at least 20 cm (8 inches) must be maintained between the antenna for the i ntegrated wireless LAN Mini PCI Card bui lt in to the screen section and all persons. Note: The wireless Mini PC I adapter implements a transmission diversity function. Th[...]

60 English Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102) The notebook PC series em ploys low gain integral antennas tha t do not emit RF field in excess of Health Cana da limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Cana da's website at ww[...]

61 English Index A AC adapter caring for xv audio trouble shootin g 41 B battery pack battery-low warning 48 caring for xvi characteristics 45 charging 47 checking charge level 47 installing 46 low conditions 48 maximizing life 45 optimizing 47 removing 47 using the first time 45 BIOS utility 71 brightness hotkeys 30 C caps lock 28 on indicator 24 [...]

62 English modem 63 N network 64 Notebook Manager hotkey 30 num lock 28 on indicator 24 numeric keypad embedded 28 P password 61 types 61 ports 63 printer trouble shootin g 42 problems 41 CD-ROM 42 display 41 keyboard 42 printer 42 startup 41 trouble shootin g 77 Q questions setting location for modem use 42 S safety CD or DVD 83 modem notices 80 s[...]