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1. a te es c p e D d m s B De _ ma ci Acer GridVista is handy utility that offers four pre defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen To access this function please go to Start All Programs and clk on Acer GridVista You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below Double vertical Triple primary at left Trsple pewnary at right or Quad Acer Gridvista s dual daplay compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned independently Acer GridVista is simple to set up 30 http Www direc Tutor com P Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each daplay from the taskbar 2 Dray and drop each window into the appropriate grid the convenience of a well or desktop ES CS ie eese 9e Mote Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy Iaunch button located above the keyboard Easy launch buttons on page 20 for the location of the easy launch buttons You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launch Manager to start the application http www direcTutor com 31 Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti virus software that finds and repairs infected files and protects
2. B err 1 Charging The light shows amber when the battery n charging 2 Fully charged The light shows green when in AC mode 20 http www direcTutor com Easy launch buttons Located at the upper right above the keyboard are four buttons These buttons are called easy launch buttons They are mail Web browser Empowering Key lt gt and one user programmable button Press lt gt to run the Acer Empowering Technology Please see Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 The mail and Web browser buttons are pre set to email and Internet programs but can be reset by users To set the Web browser mail and programmable buttons run the Acer Launch Manager See Launch Manager on page 30 e Acer Empowering Technology user programmable P User programmable Web browser Internet browser user programmable Mail Email application user programmable http www direcTutor com 21 Touchpad The built in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the touchpad 6 3 4 Move your finger across the touchpad 2 to move the cursor Press the left 1 and right 4 buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and
3. gt a 9 c c i o HF Oo e T o z e 2 E Lu 8 http www direcTutor com Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface To launch it select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface or double click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray AC mode The default setting is Maximum Performance You can adjust CPU speed LCD brightness and other settings or click on buttons to turn the following functions on off Wireless LAN Bluetooth CardBus Memory Card Audio and Wired LAN DC mode To suit your usage there are four pre defined profiles Entertainment Presentation Word Processing and Maximum Battery Or you can define up to three of your own profiles Create new power scheme 1 Assign a name for the new scheme 2 Choose existing scheme to use as a template 3 Select whether used for mains AC or battery mode 4 Choose which power options best fit your needs then click OK 5 The new profile will appear on the main screen Battery status For real time battery life estimates based on current usage refer to the panel on the lower left hand side of the window k 5 http www direcTutor com You can also click Advanced Settings to Set alarms e Re load factory defaults e Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed and set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation o
4. rT 3 Parise bebe n i amp cer eSettings Managemen haa dun Pa Las ea Rd bua pm EIL s p TIDEE Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations To access this utility either click on the Acer eNet Management icon on your notebook or start the program from the Start menu You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs simply by right clicking on the icon in the taskbar http www direcTutor com 7 Connection Matus Pram ua DA mnt my iets Abojouysa Bu modwa Gi em gore j Hi tees regi Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile and automatically apply the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another Settings stored include network connection settings IP and DNS settings wireless AP details etc as well as default printer settings Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information Pisis isi Pas a ds aed LA EC ge pia Bes bide i Re jin Le nd cuum mites pieces icr m qmi deb Tue qim D Pu i5 aeg uL
5. Num Lock When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric lt Fn gt lt F11 gt mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connect an external keypad Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down lt Fn gt lt F12 gt when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively Scroll Lock does not work with some applications The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps To simplify the keyboard legend cursor control key symbols are not printed on the keys Number keys on Type numbers in a normal embedded keypad manner Cursor control keys Hold lt Shift gt while using Hold lt Fn gt while using on embedded keypad cursor control keys cursor control keys Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing Type the letters in a letters on embedded keypad normal manner 24 hip www dec Tutor com Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions L Windows key Pressed alone this key has the same effect as clicking on Application key Hotkeys the Windows Start button it launches the Start menu It can also be used with other keys to provide a vanety of functions agr lt Tab gt Act
6. Recover from the HDD most recent user defined recovery point Recover from CD DVD Mmm Chee Rei qo o o c e For more information please refer to Acer eRecovery Management on page 56 in the AcerSystem User s Guide Co EE Note if your computer did not come with Recovery CD oc System CD please uve Acer eRecovery Management s System backup to optical disk feature to burn a backup mage to CD or DVD To ensure the best results when recovenng your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management detach all peripherals except the external Acer ODD if your computer has one including your Acer ezDock gt a 9 c c i o D E T o z e 2 E Lu 6 http www direcTutor com Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status Furthermore Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimize your Windows operating system so your computer runs faster smoother and better Acer eSettings Management also Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating through the program effortlessly Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced Permits you to migrate personal settings Keeps a history log of all alerts that were previously issued m
7. 42 http Vwww dec Tutor com To view a slideshow open the fokder contaming the pictures you wish to view then click Play slideshow The sideshow is played full screen Use the pop up control panel to control the shdeshow To rotate a picture in fullscreen click Rotate right or Rotate left You can abo view a single picture by clicking on rt This opens the pecture full screen Slideshow settings To change slideshow settings dick the Settings button on the Album page Sixte duration determines how long each shde n shown before automatically advancng to the next pacture im the slideshow Transition effects sets the style of transition used between pictures To add background musk to a sideshow set the Play muse duning sideshow option to Yes The Select Music page will ask you to choose must from your personal music library Chick Restore to factory settings to return your settings to their default values Video To open the Video function cick Video on the Arcade Home page e PRR RRR RRR ERE RE REE RRR RE RRR RE REE REE EER ERE TS Note The Video feature is dewgned to play back MPEGT MPEG if a DVD drive n installed AVI WMV and ASF formats Hf you want to watch a DVD or VCD use the Gnema function Two options are shown on the Video page Video Play or Video Edit Playing a video file Chick Video Play to watch vsdeo files The Video page shows the video files m the content area on the nght sde
8. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Notice Peripheral devices Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer 62 http www direcTutor com Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notice Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Remarque l intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003
9. around 45 on indicator 12 19 security 49 setting up ahome office 47 taking home 46 traveling internationally 48 traveling on local trips 47 troubleshooting 60 turning off v connections network 52 http www direcTutor com 73 D display hotkeys 25 troubleshooting 32 DVD 55 DVD movies playing 55 E error messages 60 Euro 26 F FAQ See frequently asked questions frequently asked questions 32 front view 12 H Hibernation mode hotkey 25 hotkeys 24 indicator lights 19 K keyboard 23 embedded numeric keypad 23 hotkeys 24 lock keys 23 troubleshooting 33 Windows keys 24 L LEDs 19 left view 12 M media access on indicator 19 memory installing 54 messages error 60 modem 51 N network 52 Notebook Manager hotkey 25 74 num lock 23 onindicator 19 numeric keypad embedded 23 P password 49 types 49 PCCard 53 ejecting 53 inserting 53 ports 51 printer troubleshooting 33 problems 32 CD ROM 33 display 32 keyboard 33 printer 33 startup 32 troubleshooting 60 Q questions setting location for modem use 33 S safety CDorDVD 67 FCCnotice 61 general instructions 65 modem notices 62 scroll lock 23 http www direcTutor com security keylock 27 49 passwords 49 speakers hotkey 25 troubleshooting 33 status indicators 19 support information 35 T touchpad 21 hotkey 25 using 21 22 travel international flights 48 local trips 47 troubleshooting 60 tips 60
10. can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to hard disk CD or DVD Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following tunctions 1 Create backup Restore from backup Create factory default image CD Re wstall bundled software without CD Change Acer eRecovery Management password Thus chapter will guide you through each process wo Bw e sessssssssssascscssssesssssssssesssasssees Note Tha feature amp only available on certain models For systems that do not have a built in optical disk burner plug m an external USB oc IEEE 1394 compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for optical disk eelated tasks http Uwww deecTutorcom 57 Create backup You can create and save backup images to hard disk CD or DVD Boot to Windows XP 2 Press Alt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 in the Acer eRecovery Management window select Recovery settings and click Next 5 inthe Recovery settings window select Backup snapshot image and click Next 6 Select the backup method a Use Backup to HDD to store the backup disk image on drive D b Backup to optical device to store the backup image on CD or DVD 7 After choosing the backup method cick Next Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process Restore from backup You can restore backups previously created as stat
11. content 38 Settings 38 Arcade controls 38 Navigation controls 39 Player controls 39 Cinema 39 DVD settings 40 Album 41 Slideshow settings 42 Video 42 Playing a video file 42 Video authoring 43 Music 43 Burner 44 Copy Back up your CD DVD collection 44 Audio Create your own greatest hits CDs 44 Data Store files simply and easily 44 Video Your world in pictures 44 Taking your notebook PC with you 45 Disconnecting from the desktop 45 Moving around 45 Preparing the computer 45 What to bring to meetings 46 Taking the computer home 46 Preparing the computer 46 What to take with you 46 Special considerations 47 Setting up a home office 47 Traveling with the computer 47 http www direcTutor com Preparing the computer What to take with you Special considerations Traveling internationally with the computer Preparing the computer What to bring with you Special considerations Securing your computer Using a computer security lock Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Expanding through options Connectivity options Fax data modem Built in network feature Universal Serial Bus USB PC Card slot Installing memory BIOS utility Boot sequence Enable disk to disk recovery Password Using software Playing DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backup Restore from backup Create factory default image CD Re install bundled software without CD Change password Troubleshootin
12. du Canada Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby Acer declares that this notebook PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Please visit http global acer com products notebook reg nb index htm for complete documents Compliant with Russian regulatory certification L T L MEG 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 other information the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment Upon request you must provide this information to your telephone company If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily If possible they will notify you in advance But if advance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will also be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC http Www direcTutor com 63 Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment If they do you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone sence if this equipment should fail to operate properly disconnect the equipment from the phone line to Getermene if it s causeng the
13. enabled when you histen to music http www direcTutor com 37 Arcade hotkeys When running in the Windows environment the key combinations listed below are available to control and fine tune the features and settings of Acer Arcade lt Fn gt lt F1 gt Online help menu lt Fn gt lt F3 gt Acer ePower Management with battery information Fn F5 Display toggle Fn F6 Screen blank Fn F8 Speaker toggle Fn f Volume up increases the speaker volume Fn i Volume down decreases the speaker volume Fn lt gt gt Brightness up increases the screen brightness Fn Brightness down decreases the screen brightness Fn Home Play press to start playing the audio track or video file Press again to pause Fn Pg Up Stop press to stop playing the audio track or video file Fn Pg Dn Backward press to skip backward to the previous track or video file and start playing Fn 4 End Forward press to skip forward to the next track or video file 38 het Www direc Tutor com Finding and playing content Cl king button on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding features home page The content pages have buttons on the left and a content browsang area on the right H a button shows one of several choices such as sort order the current setting is shown by beghtly colored ball on the
14. left side To pick content click an item m the content area When there is more than one CD or DVD drive all drives will be shown Pictures and videos are shown as files with thumbnails and organized into folders To browse a folder click to open it To go back up to the folder above it chick the Up one level button H there is more content than will fit on a page use the buttons at the lower right to scroll through the pages Settings There are settings m Acer Arcade that allow you to fine tune its performance to your machine and your personal preferences The Settings page is reached by the Advanced Settings button on the Home page Use the screen ralio setting to choose between standard 4 3 ot widescreen 16 9 dplay Audio output should be set to Stereo if you are listening to speakers or Virtual surround sound if you are ung headphones Mote f your speakers are not capable of outputting low frequency signa it s recommended that you do not select this option m order to avoid damaging your speakers Click About Acer Arcade to open a page with version and copynght information Click Restore to factory settings to return the Acer Arcade settings to their default values Arcade controls When watching video cips movies or slideshows as full screen visual content appears at the top and the Player controls panel appears at the bottom of the screen http www deecTutor com 39 Navigation controls T
15. that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer s parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer I want to set up my location to use the internal modem To properly use your communication software e g HyperTerminal you need to set up your location 1 Click on Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click on Phone and Modem Options 3 Click on Dialing Rules and begin setting up your location Refer to the Windows manual 34 http Wweww dec Tutor com e c asssssessssaessasssassssasssesesessesacn Note Please note on first booting your notebook that you can skip the Internet Connection setup as it is not necessary to complete the installation of your Operating System After the Operating System s set up you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup I want to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs Note f your system s the multilingual version the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system will be the only optson for future recovery operations Thus recovery process helps you restore the C dene with the original software content that i installed when you purchase your notebook Follow the steps below to rebuild your C drive Your C drive wall be reformatted and all data will be erased t amp important to back up all data files before using tha option Before performing a restore operation please check the BIOS s
16. with pasword checkpoints on boot up and resume from Hibemation for maximum security O HH He Important Do not forget your Supervisor Password If you forget your password please get in touch with your dealer of an suthorwed service center 50 http Vwww dec Tutor com Entering passwords When password s set password prompt appears in the center of the display screen When the Supervisor Password is vet a prompt appears when you press F2 to enter the BIOS utility at boot up Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press Enter When the User Password i set and the password on boot parameter ss enabled a prompt appears at boot up Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer if you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press Enter A HMM HH Important You have three chances to enter a password If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries the system halts Press and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down the computer Then turn on the computer agam and try again Setting passwords You can set passwords usang the BIOS utility hip Www dwecTutorcom 51 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you complete mobde computing experience Connectivity options Ports allow you to conn
17. you are using one to secure the computer Moving around When you are just moving within short distances for example from your office desk to a meeting room Preparing the computer Before moving the computer close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the building To bring the computer out of Sleep mode open the display then press and release the power button If you are taking the computer to a client s office or a different building you may choose to shut down the computer Click on Start Turn Off Computer then click on Turn Off Windows XP Or You can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing Fn F4 Then close and latch the display When you are ready to use the computer again unlatch and open the display then press and release the power button 46 http Www direc Tutor com Note If the Seep indicator i off the computer has entered Hibernation mode and ts turned off H the power indicator is off but the Sleep indecator is on the computer has entered Sleep mode In both cases press and release the power button to turn the computer back on Note that the computer may enter Hibernation mode after being in Sleep mode for a period of time What to bring to meetings Hf your meeting n relatmely short you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than your computer H your meeting will be longer or if your batte
18. 0 e One internal optical drive Display and video e Thin Film Transistor TFT displaying at 15 0 XGA 1024x768 resolution 15 4 WXGA 1280x800 resolution e Acer Crystal Brite for selected models ATI MOBILITY RADEON X300 with 64 128 MB of Video memory e Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support e Dual independent display e Automatic LCD dim feature that automatically deciding the best settings for your display and conserves power Connectivity e Integrated 10 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection e Built in 56Kbps fax data modem e Three Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports InviLink 802 11b g or 802 11a b g dual band tri mode Wireless LAN for selected models Bluetooth for selected models http www direcTutor com 17 Audio 16 bit AC 97 stereo audio Dual speakers and one internal microphone Separate audio ports for headphone out line in and microphone in devices Keyboard and pointing device 88 89 key Windows keyboard Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function I O ports One Type II PC Card slot One RJ 11 phone jack V 92 56Kbps modem One RJ 45 network jack One DC in jack AC adapter One external monitor port One speaker headphone out jack 3 5mm mini jack One audio line in jack 3 5mm mini jack One microphone in jack 3 5mm mini jack Three USB 2 0 ports Weight with battery 3 0 kg 6 6 Ibs Dimensions 364 0 W x 27
19. 0 for more detais 9 Powerbutton Turns the computer on and off Closed front view 10 1 23456789 1 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audo output 2 xx Power mdicator Lights when the computer n on 3 Battery indecator Lights when the battery n being fj charged 4 Bluetooth Press to enable disable Bluetooth communication function Lights to endicate the status of buttorindator Bluetooth communication for selected models 5 Wiretess Press to enable disable the wireless C communication function Indecates the status of wireless s button ndicator LAN communication 6 gt Linen jack Accepts audio line m devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman http Www deecTutor com 13 7 a Mxrophone pack Accepts mput from external T d me rophanes 4 Headphonepeaker Connects to audio line out devices Q hne out jack leg speakers headphones 9 ex Usa 2 0 port Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USE mouse USB camera 10 Latch Locks and releases the lid Left view T Za 4 1 Optical drive internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type 2 LED indicator Laghts up when the optecal dere is active 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive button 4 Emergency eect hole Eject the optical drive tray when the computer es turned ott 14 Right view hip www drec Tutor com 1 PC Card shot eject button PC Card siot Two USB 2 0 p
20. 4 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden United Kingdom Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Hungary Czech Republic Slovak Republic Slovensa Cyprus and Malta Usage allowed m the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used m strict accordance with the regulations and comtraints in the country of use For further information please contact local office in the country of use The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mons PCI Card and Bluetooth card amp far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the notebook PC series shall be used in such manner that the potential for human contact during normal operabon e minemzed as follows 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the users manual of each RF option device Oke Caution To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements separation distance of at least 20 cm B inches must be maimtamed between the antenna for the integrated wereless LAN Mini PCI Card busit in to the screen section and all casaesacsssncenceseassssnososeasosstssonoes Note The Acer wareless Mini PCI adapter implements a trarsmission diversity function The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from b
21. 9 0 D x 33 9 38 9 H mm 18 http Wwww deec Tutor com Environment Temperature Operating 5 C 35 C Non operating 20 C 65 C Humidity non condensing Operating 20 80 RH Non operating 20 80 RH System Microsoft Windows XP Home Professional Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition for selected models ACPI 1 06 support DMI 20 compliant WiFi compliant Power Lrson battery pack 69W AC adapter 19V 3 424 Options 256MB S12MB 1GB memory upgrade module Additional 65W AC adapter Addition Li ion battery pack Additional hard disk USB floppy drive Note The speotabons ksted above are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased hip Www deecTutorcom 19 Indicators The computer has Three easy to read status indicators on the upper eght above the keyboard and four on the front panet The power battery and wireless communication status indicators are viable even when the LCD dnplay n dosed Lights up when Caps Lock amp actreated A Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock ss activated fi Num Lock amp Media actwity Indicates when the hard drk or optical dave is active 9 Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication Wireless LAN ss Indecates the status of wireless LAN communication S xx Power Lights up when the computer 6 on i Battery Lights up when the battery n being charged
22. CD player Convert songs from your music collection to MP3 and other popular audio formats Even create MP3 CDs with over 100 of your favorite songs and listen to them on your PC or MP3 CD player Data Store files simply and easily Copy your computer s hard disk files for easy recovery in the event of a crash Archiving your data on CD DVD eliminates the need for extra hard disks Video Your world in pictures Turn digital photos into a slideshow VCD with background music that can be played by most DVD players Bring new life to your video clips and share any event with your friends and family for playback on most DVD players You can even add customized menus to Video CDs and Super Video CDs For specific details about each of these options consult the User s Guide or click the Help button to open NTI CD DVD Maker s help menu http www direcTutor com 45 Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories Save any open files Remove any media floppy disks or compact disks from the drive s Shut down the computer Close the display cover Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter o uU A WU N gt Disconnect the keyboard pointing device printer external monitor and other external devices 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if
23. S utility The 8805 utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS Your computer is already properly configured and optimized and 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 2 during the POST while the notebook PC logo ts being displayed Boot sequence To set the boot sequence im the BIOS utility activate the BIOS utility then select Boot from the categones byted at the top of the screen hitp Uwww dwecTutor com 55 Enable disk to disk recovery To enable disk to disk recovery hard disk recovery activate the BIOS utility then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the FS and ff keys to set this value to Enabled Password To set a password on boot activate the BIOS utility then select Security from the categories isted at the top of the screen Find Password on boot and use the f5 and f6 keys to enable this feature Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drove module n instalied in the optical drive bey you can play DVD movies on your computer 1 yect the DVD tray and insert DVD movie dink then close the DVD tray Q HH HH HH Important When you launch the DVD player for the first time the program asks you to enter the region code DVD disks are divided into 6 regi
24. They are organized by folders and thumbnad image shows the first frame of the video To play a video file click on it The vdeo will play full screen The pop up control panel will appear at the bottom of the screen when you move the mouse To return to the Video page click Stop http www direcTutor com 43 Video authoring Click the Video Authoring button to open the PowerProducer program which allows you to finalize your digital video productions and burn them to disk Before you produce your movie using PowerProducer first gather or create its component parts video clips photos and background music You may collect raw footage yourself with a camcorder or other recording device or you may simply use files that you have on hand including movies you have already created in a video editing program When your movie is ready for production use PowerProducer which offers basic video editing tools PowerProducer s production functions include burns CDs DVDs VCDs SVCDs and editable DVDs erases rewritable disks that contain unwanted content e copies disks defragments disks for appending video content burns DV content straight to DVD e sets chapters within video content adds background music to videos and menus offers custom menu layouts for buttons frames and backgrounds captures from DVD firewire devices analog capture cards USB devices and files For help with authoring video refer to PowerP
25. U universal serial bus 52 V view front 13 left 13 rear 14 right 14 volume adjusting 28 W Windows keys 24
26. VARSEL LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL PNESSTIRR IKKE INN STR LEN LCD pixel statement The LCD unit i produced with high precision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots This has no effect on the recorded mage and does not constitute malfunction Radio device regulatory notice seesssssesssessssasesc ssessasssesosacoone Note Below regulatory information ms for models with wireless LAN and or Bluetooth only General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or tegon in which rt has been approved for wireless use Depending on configurations the product may or may not contain wireless radio deveces such 68 http www direc Tutor com as wireless LAN and or Bluetooth modules Below information is for products with such devices European Union EU Thus devte complies with the eventual requirements of the European Council Directives isted below TX2XtEC Low Voltage Directive EN 60950 Bs 334 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive EN 55022 EN 55024 N61000 3 243 AC Ratho amp Telecomrmurications Terminal Equipment RATTE Derectrve Art 3 1a EN 60950 Art3 1b EN 301 489 1 17 Art3 2 EN 300 328 2 Art3 2 EN 301 893 applies to 5 GHz only C for 5 GHz device hip Www deecTutor com 69 List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 200
27. against viruses to keep your computer data safe and secure How do check for viruses A Full System Scan scans all files on your computer To perform a system scan 1 Start Norton AntiVirus Double click on the Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop or click on the Start menu in the Windows taskbar highlight Programs and select Norton AntiVirus 2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window click Scan for Viruses Boones feito t Benemdenums ZXysbtam Statua QR W ers hal A darc Pred ts M MUSS UM Email cuan Fe m mue MA Sonor Dinca A E wi Ful Srn Eee Sut wa mime dum mae aod duccon kaiia tae pta BA iai iiiki zapiak WI nessi Dhat XR oP alium Leas AntiVirus 3 Inthe Scan for Viruses panel click Scan My Computer 4 Under Actions click Scan 5 When the scan is complete a scan summary appears Click Finished You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins it runs in the background so that you do not have to stop working For more information refer to the Norton AntiVirus Help menu 32 http www direcTutor com 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 one pressed the power button but the computer does not start or boot up Look a
28. and cannot carry the computer with you leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation Allow the computer to return to room temperature and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer If the temperature change is greater than 10 C 18 F allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly If possible leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home you may want to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home With a second AC adapter you can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time you might also want to add an external keyboard monitor or mouse Traveling with the computer When you are moving within a larger distance for instance from your office building to a client s office building or traveling locally Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged Airport security may require you to turn on your computer when carrying it into the gate area What to take with you Take the following items with you AC adapter Spare fully charged battery pack s e Additional printer driver files if you pla
29. ation Co Ltd Address of Huade Building No 14 ChuangYe Rd manutacturer ShangDi Zone HinDian District Being PROE marking Contact person Mr Easy Lai Tel B86 2 B691 3089 Fax 885 2 8591 3000 E maid easy lafacer com tw Declares that product Notebook PC Trade name Acer Model number A3 Machine type Aspire 1T65xxx SKU number Aspire 165xxx x 0 9 a z orA Z Is i compliance wrth the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives B9w334 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC directe 7W23tEC Low Voltage Directive LVD 1999 5 EC Rado amp Telecommunication Termenal Equipment Directive RATTE The product specified above was tested conforming to the applicable Rules under the most accurate measurement standards possible and all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same product wall continue to comply with these requirements fas Le 11 01 2005 tay Lat Director Date Quahfscatson Center Index A AC adapter caring for v audio 28 adjusting the volume 28 troubleshooting 33 B battery pack caring for vi BIOS utility 54 brightness hotkeys 25 C capslock 23 on indicator 19 care ACadapter v battery pack vi computer v CD ROM ejecting 27 ejecting manually 33 troubleshooting 33 cleaning computer vi computer caring for v cleaning vi disconnecting 45 features 11 16 29 indicators 19 keyboards 23 moving
30. by using the emergency eject hole Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the chassis of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible computer security lock Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available 28 http www direcTutor com Audio The computer comes with 16 bit high fidelity AC 97 stereo audio and dual stereo speakers Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons See Hotkeys on page 24 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume http Uwww deecTutorcom 29 Using the system utilities 9505820095400952090050000820009905090904 Note The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only Acer GridVista dual display compatible 9905205905080999290955590029 0090099209900 Note This feature amp only available on certain models To enable the dual monitor feature of your notebook first ensure that the second monitor is connected then select Start Control Panel Display and click on Settings Select the secondary monitor 2 icon in the display box and then chek the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Finally chek Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process
31. ct yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b Ifliquid has been spilled into the product c Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water d Ifthe product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition e Ifthe product has been dropped or the case has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service The notebook PC series uses lithium batteries Replace the battery with the same type as the product s battery we recommend in the product specification list Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Warning Batteries may explode if not handled properly Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire Keep them away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly To avoid hazard of unexpected electrical shock use the AC adapter only when the wall socket is properly grounded Use only the proper type of
32. ect penpheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer read the following section Fax data modem Your computer has a built in V 92 56 Kbps fax data modem Warning This modem port ts not compatible with digital phone lines Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem To use the fax data modern port connect a phone cable from the modem port to 4 telephone pack O t 1 TT e P mH MH HHHHHHHHIRMS Warning Please make sure that the cable you use is appropriate for the country in which you are working 52 http www direc Tutor com 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 Ethernet cable from the Ethernet RI 45 port on the chassis of the computer to network jack or hub on your network amp T Tr amp Universal Serial Bus USB The USB 2 0 port is high speed sersal bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources as hip www deecTutorcom 53 PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandabilty of the computer These cards should have a PC Card logo on them PC Cards formerly PCMCIA are add on cards for portable computers giving you expanwon possibi
33. ed in the Create backup section from hard disk CD or DVD Boot to Windows XP 2 Press Alt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility 3 amp nter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 in the Acer eRecovery Management window select Recovery actions and click Next 5 Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen mstructions to complete the restore process Note The Restore C item is enabled only if there is a uter backup stored on the hard disk D Please refer to the Create backup section Create factory default image CD When the System CD and Recovery CD are not avadable you can create them by uung this feature 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press lt Alt gt F10 to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility 58 http www direcTutor com Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 Inthe Acer eRecovery Management window select Recovery settings and click Next In the Recovery settings window select Burn image to disk and click Next 6 Inthe Burn image to disk window select 01 Factory default image and click Next 7 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process Re install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery Management stores pre loaded software internally for easy driver and application re installation 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press Alt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery Managem
34. encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it If you lose the password the superior password m the only other key capable of decrypting the file tf you lose both passwords there will be no way to decrypt your encrypted file Be sure to safeguard all related passwords LR mit mtm rte P ERR B aet Pw ee Cuin tears mioiiiAs C ey fta IL LALILDL ZIEL tae tipt avto bi eco pruf erre ee Tyee uto paces Ve hpr Fam ea malt Fm Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management n a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data optical and floppy drives to ensure that data can t be stolen while your notebook mn unattended Removable data devices includes USB disk drmes USB pen drives USB flash drives USB MP3 drives USB memory card readers IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that an be mounted as a file siem when plugged into the system Optical drive devices includes any kind of CD ROM or DVD ROM drives Floppy dank drives 3 5 inch disks only To activate Acer eLock Management a pasword must be set first Once set you may apply locks to any of the three kinds of devices Lock s will enmediately be set without any reboot necessary and wall remain locked after rebooting until unkocked If you do not set a password Acer eLock Management wall reset back to the initial status with all locks removed GP a Note you lo
35. ent utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window select Recovery actions and click Next 5 In the Recovery settings window select Reinstall applications drivers and click Next 6 Select the desired driver application and follow the instructions on screen to re install At first launch Acer eRecovery Management prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up the software content window Change password Acer eRecovery Management and Acer disk to disk recovery are protected by a password that can be changed by the user Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery Management 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press Alt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window select Recovery settings and click Next 5 In the Recovery settings window select Password Change Acer eRecovery Management password and click Next 6 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process http Www dwecTutorcom 59 Note 1f the system cravhes and will not boot to Windows you can run Acer dink to lt dnk recovery to restore the factory default mage under DOS mode 60 http www direcTutor com Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems Read it before calling a
36. es to power the computer If you are using the modem check if the modem and connector is compatible with the telecommunications system of the country you are traveling in hbtp Www diecTutor com 49 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 computer Security features clude hardware and software locks a security notch and passwords Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the thassis of the computer lets you connect a Kemington compatible computer security lock Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of locked drawer insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are alo available Using passwords Paswvords protect your computer from unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data Supervisor Password prevents unauthorwed entry into the BIOS utility Once vet you must enter this password to gam access to the BIOS utility See BIOS utility on page 54 User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security Paswword on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password
37. ettings 3 Check to see if Acer disk to disk recovery is enabled or not 2 Makesure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes The system will reboot c0055e20505500090509000500000200005549099 Note To activate the BIOS utility press F2 during POST To start the recovery process 1 Restart the system 2 While the Acer logo i showing press Alt F10 at the same time to enter the recovery process 3 Refer to the onxreen instructions to perform system recovery B HH HH HH Important Tha feature occupies 2 to 3 GB m hidden partition on your hard disk http www direcTutor com 35 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 passport contains all you need to know about the ITW program A list of available authorized service centers is in this handy booklet Read this passport thoroughly Always have your ITW passport on hand especially when you travel to receive the benefits from our support centers Place your proof of purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer authorized ITW service site you can still get
38. execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button Use the 4 way scroll 3 button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications 22 http Viwww direc Tutor com Execute Quickly click Tap twice at the same twee speed as double clicking a mowe button Select Click once Tap one Drag Chick and hold Tap twace at the same then use speed as double clicking finger on the a moine button rest touchpad to your finger on the drag the touchpad on the second cursor tap and drag the cursor Access Click context once menu Scroll Chek and hold to move up dowmleft right asscevacesoosaassosacossssses ssacssotasosi Note When using the touchpad keep it and your fingers dry and dean The touchpad ms sensitive to finger movement hence the Ighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness http www direcTutor com 23 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad separate cursor lock Windows function and special keys Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase
39. g Troubleshooting tips Error messages Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance FCC notice Modem notices http www direcTutor com Important safety instructions 65 Laser compliance statement 67 LCD pixel statement 67 Radio device regulatory notice 67 General 67 European Union EU 68 The FCC RF safety requirement 69 Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 70 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 71 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking 72 Index 73 http www direcTutor com 1 Acer Empowering Technology Acer s innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook It features the following handy utilities e Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms e Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space memory and registry settings e Acer eRecovery Management backs up recovers data flexibly reliably and completely e Acer Settings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily e Acer eNet Management hooks up to location based networks intelligently e Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles e Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts d
40. hannel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users meaning they have priority of 5250 5350 MHz and 5650 5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and or damage to LELAN Licence Exempt Local Area Network devices Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS 102 The notebook PC series employs low gain integral antennas that do not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s website at www hc sc gc ca rpb http www direcTutor com 71 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local manufacturer importer is responsible for this declaration Product name Model number Machine type SKU number Name of responsible party Address of responsible party Contact person Tel Fax Notebook PC ZL3 Aspire 165xxx Aspire 165xxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Acer America Corporation 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose CA 95134 USA Mr Young Kim 408 922 2909 408 922 2606 72 http Www direc Tutor com Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Name of manufacturer Beijing Acer Inform
41. he Color profile option allows you to select from a list of color configurations to change the overall color of the video content during playback Original uses the color scheme of the disk you are watching while Vivid Bright and Theater add enhanced color to the video display e Acer ClearVision is a video enhancement technology that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness contrast saturation levels so that you do not need to change the color settings if the movie you are watching contains scenes that are overly dark or too bright Click Restore to factory settings to return the settings to their default values Language The Language settings control the audio and subtitle output of DVDs VCDs Subtitle selects the default subtitle language for DVDs when available The factory setting is Off Closed caption turns on the closed captions on DVDs This function displays captions encoded in the video signal that describe onscreen action and dialog for the hearing impaired The factory setting is Off Audio selects the default language for DVD titles http www direcTutor com 41 Album Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slideshow from any available drive on your computer Click the Album button on the Arcade Home page to show the Album main page The content area on the right shows both individual pictures and folders Click on a folder to open it
42. http www direcTutor com Aspire 1650 Series User s Guide http www direcTutor com Copyright 2005 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved Aspire 1650 Series User s Guide Original Issue Nov 2005 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications This company makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Record the model number serial number purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Aspire 1650 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated Other companies prod
43. in contact with our offices worldwide Please consult http global acer com Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service and please be at your computer when you call With your support we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently If there are error messages or beeps reported by your computer write them down as they appear on the screen or the number and sequence in the case of beeps You are required to provide the following information Name Address Telephone number Machine and model type Serial number Date of purchase 36 http www deec Tutor com Acer Arcade for selected models Acer Arcade 6 an integrated player for music photos DVD moves and videos To watch or listen click a content button e g Music Video etc on the Arcade home page Cinema Watch DVDs or VCDs Album View photos stored on your hard disk or removable media Video Watch and or edit video chps Musk Laten to muwc files in a variety of formats Burner Create CDs and or DVDs to share or archive data TV Watch duptal of analog TV programs optional Settings Adjust Acer Arcade according to your preferences e CCS RRR eee eee ee ee Note While watching wdeos DVDs or slideshows your screensaver and power saving features ace unavailable These functions are
44. isplay settings conveniently P y n 3 fme 3 Te tM T Mih iai a E i PN disi sd cec bs Marie e LLLI nil ka en mhr my hrr Aon aes Markee Roni ebied kpr v Aon rien Marup Jon ePsserdaun bruger m 3 o o 0 x 2 a oO e gt 2 o Ke 2 http Www direcTutor com For more information press the gt key to launch the Empowering Technology menu then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help function Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management i handy file encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons It is convenientby integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption decryptron and also supports on the fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Mxrosoft Outlook There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt decrypt a file the supervisor password and the filespecfic password The supervisor password i a master password that can decrypt any file on your system the fie specifi password is assigned when you encrypt each individual file The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will peompt you for a supervisor password and default filespecific password This file specif password wall be used to encrypt files by default of you can choose to enter your own file4pecific password when encrypting a file B 2 Mote The password used
45. itted or certifred 64 http www direcTutor com Notice for New Zealand For modem with approval number PTC 211 03 008 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services 2 Thisequipment is not capable under all operating conditions of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances 3 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom s Specifications a Thereshall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation and b The equipment shall go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt 4 Some parameters required for c
46. ivates the next Taskbar button agi 9 Opens the My Computer window di lt gt Oper Help and Support Center ay F gt Opens the Search Results window ig f Opens the Run dialog box agr M Minimizes all windows Shift Eg M Undoes the minimize all windows action Ties key has the same effect as clicking the nght mouse button it opens the application s context menu The computer employs hotkeys or key combination to access most of the computer s controls like screen brightness volume output and the BIOS utility To activate hotkeys pres and hold the Fr key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination http Wweww deecTutor com 25 lt fn gt lt Fl gt 9 Hotkey help Deaplays help on hotkeys En lt F2 gt Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowermng Technology See Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 n Fi Acer ePower Launches Acer ePower Management Management in Acer Empowering Technology See Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 Fn lt F4 gt z Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode Fn F5 Os Duplay toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor f connected and both lt fn gt f6 m Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to ave power Press any key to return en FI gt er Touchpad toggle Turns the intemal touchpad on and off bn f dj S
47. l always continue to support pulse dialing Use of pulse dialing when this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment may give rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also cause a false answer condition Should such problems occur the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service This equipment may not provide for the effective hand over of a call to another device connected to the same line Under power failure conditions this appliance may not operate Please ensure that a separate telephone not dependent on local power is available for emergency use Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that calls are answered between 3 and 30 seconds of receipt of ringing This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom s 111 Emergency Service Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Save them for future reference 1 2 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a water moistened cloth for cleaning Do not use this product near water Do not place this product on an unstab
48. le cart stand or table If the product falls it could be seriously damaged Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord 66 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 http www direcTutor com If an extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product Do not attempt to service this produ
49. lities long afforded by desktop PCs Popular PC Cards include flash fax data modem wireless LAN and SCM cards CardBus improves on the t6 bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits O Note Refer to your card s manual for detath on how to stall and use the card and its functions Inserting a PC Card Insert the card into the slot and make the proper connections e g network cable if necessary See your card manual for detads Dn Ejecting a PC Card Before eyecting a PC Card 1 Gat the application using the card 2 Lett click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation 3 Pres the slot eject button to pop out the eject button then pres it again to eyect the card 54 http www direc Tutor com Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory Tur off the computer unplug the AC adapter Gf connected and remove the battery pack Then turn the computer over to access its base 2 Remove the screws from the memory cover then lift up and remove the memory cover 3 a insert the memory module diagonally mto the slot then b gently press it down until it clicks into place 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw 5 Reinstall the battery pack and reconnect the AC adapter 6 Tum on the computer The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size Please consult a qualised technician or contact your local Acer dealer BIO
50. ll 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 0 C 32 F or above 50 C 122 F Do not subject the computer to magnetic fselds Do not expose the computer to ram or moisture Do not spell water or any liquid on the computer Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt Never place objects on top of the computer Do not slam the computer desplay 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 dewxe Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it Catetully route the power cord and ary cables away from foot trafis 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 usang an extension cord Also the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating vi http www direcTutor com 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 ba
51. n to use another printer 48 http www direcTutor com Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling e 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 the computer through a metal detector e Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand held metal detectors Traveling internationally with the computer When you are moving from country to country Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling What to bring with you Bring the following items with you e AC adapter Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling Spare fully charged battery packs e Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Proof of purchase in case you need to show it to customs officials International Travelers Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tips are useful when traveling internationally e When traveling in another country check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible If not purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage Do not use converter kits sold for applianc
52. n viewing DVDs the following special controls are added to the pop up panel DVD Menu Subtitle language Angie The disk currently playing will be shown m the area above the Int of drives This page n also displayed when you press the Stop button during a movie The buttons on the left side allow you to resume the mone from the point it was stopped restart the movie from the beginning jump to the DVD menu eject the disk or go to the DVD Settings page 40 http www direcTutor com DVD settings There are two types of DVD settings Video and Language Click the appropriate button to open its settings page Video The Video settings control the video output of DVDs VCDs Hardware acceleration takes advantage of the special processing power of some graphics cards to reduce CPU loading when playing back DVDs and video files If you have problems with video quality try turning this option Off Select an output type e 43 Standard or 16 9 Widescreen according to your display preferences e The Letterbox option displays widescreen movie content in its original aspect ratio and adds black bars at the top and bottom of the screen e The Pan amp Scan feature is for DVD titles with a widescreen aspect ratio e Kcer CinemaVision is a nonlinear video stretching technology that produces minimal distortion in the center of the picture Stretch stretches the video display to the size of the display screen e T
53. nsed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing For more information about our products services and support information please visit our website http global acer com http www direcTutor com Disposal instructions First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing Acer Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer eNet Management Acer ePower Management Acer ePresentation Management An Aspire tour Front view Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Base view Features Indicators Easy launch buttons Touchpad Touchpad basics Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Hotkeys Special keys Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volume Contents http www direcTutor com Using the system utilities 29 Acer GridVista dual display compatible 29 Launch Manager 30 Norton AntiVirus 31 Frequently asked questions 32 Requesting service 35 International Travelers Warranty ITW 35 Before you call 35 Acer Arcade for selected models 36 Arcade hotkeys 37 Finding and playing
54. o return to the Arcade home page click the Home button en the upper left corner of the window To go up one folder level while searching for content cick Up one level To return to a previous screen click Return The buttons in the upper night meine maximize and close have standard PC behaviours To quit Arcade clock the Close button in the upper right comer of the window You can also cick To PC Player controls At the bottom of the window the player control used for video sinieshows moves and music are shown The group on the left provides standard playback controls play pause stop etc The group on the right controls volume mute and volume up down Note When playing DVDs there are additional controls added to the night of the volume control These are dacussed in more detad in the Cinema sectbon of this guide Cinema if your computer came with a DVD drive you can play mowes from DVDs and Video CDs VCDs with the Cinema function of Acer Arcade This player has the features and controls of a typical DVD player When you insert a disk nto the DVD drive the movie begins playing automatically To control the mowe the pop up player control panel appears at the bottom of the window when you move the mouse If more than one optical drive contains a playable disk click the Cinema button on the Home page to open the Cinema content page then select the disk you d like to watch from the Int on the nght Whe
55. ompliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that there is not less than 5 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the beginning of another 5 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom s 111 Emergency Service For modem with approval number PTC 211 01 030 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services 2 Thisequipment is not capable under all operating conditions of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances http www direcTutor com 65 This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing There is no guarantee that Telecom lines wil
56. ons Once your DVD drive n set to a region code rt will ib OC DOT Pee 113 i ata TICS YDC Pein DER LI yet Refer to the table below for DVD movie region code information N The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds USA Canada Europe Middle East South Africa Japan Southeast Asia Tanwan South Korea Latin America Australia New Zealand Former USSR parts of Africa India People s Republic of China wit E wu e 56 http Vwww deec Tutor com Note To change the reqeon code inert a DVD movie of different region into the DVD drive Please refer to the online help for more formation Power management This computer has a built in power management unit that monitors system activity System activity refers to any actrity invobvng one or more of the following devices keyboard mouse hard disk peripherals connected to the computer and video memory If no actrerty is detected for a period of time called an inactivity timeout the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy This computer employs power management scheme that supports the advanced configuration and power interface ACPI whsch allows for maximum power comervation and maximum performance at the same time Windows handles all power saving chores for your computer Acer eRecovery Management Acet eitecovery Management is tool to quickly backup and restore the system You
57. orts 4 Ethernet es RU 45 port Modem g RIII port 6 Ventilation Mots Rear view 1 2 Ejects the PC Card from the slot Accepts one Type Il PC Card Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 based network Connects to phone hne Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use 3 1 DON pack o 2 External display iJ GA port 3 Security keylock a Connects to an AC adapter Connects to a display device leg external monitor LCD projector Connects to Kensington compeatible computer security lock Base view Hard disk bay http www direcTutor com 15 Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal 3 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in place 5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan 6 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory and mini PCI card 16 http www direcTutor com Features Microprocessor e Intel Pentium M Processor 725A 730 740 750 760 770 780 or higher e Intel 915PM Express chipset Memory e 256 512 MB of DDR2 SDRAM standard upgradeable to 2048 MB with dual soDIMM modules e 512 KB flash ROM BIOS Data storage e One 40 GB and above E IDE hard disk 2 5 9 5mm UltraDMA 10
58. oth antennas One of the antennas is selected automatically or manually by users to ensure good quality radeocomemurication 70 http www direcTutor com 2 This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5 15 to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems 3 High power radar are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device 4 Animproper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications Also any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 a Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device b Operation in 2 4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing c Operation in 5 GHz band The device for the band 5150 5250 MHZ is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co c
59. peaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fro fo Medra lock Turns the front panel Arcade n media buttons on and off fn 44 PT Volume up Ircreases the sound volume Fr cx T Volume Decreases the sound volume lt fro c xt Brightness up Increases the screen brightness en cx Brightness down Decreases the xreen bnghtness 26 hip www direc Tutor com Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper center and or bottom right of your keyboard The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Either press lt gt at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold Alt Gr and then press the lt 5 gt key at the upper center of the keyboard Note Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to www mxrosoft comvtypographylfag tag 2 htm for more information The US dollar sign Open 4 text editor of word processor 2 Either press lt gt at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold Shift and then press the 4 key at the upper center of the keyboard ascosocscosuesesssssecossaacsossasosassoosi Note This function vanes according to the language settings http www direcTutor com 27 Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on press the drive eject button When the power is off you can eject the drive tray
60. power supply cord set provided in your accessories box for this unit It should be a detachable type UL listed CSA certified type SPT 2 rated 7 A 125 V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 4 6 meters 15 feet Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before serving or disassembling this equipment Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning hitp Uwww deecTutorcom 67 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive ined with this computer is laser product The CD or DVD drive s classification label shown below ms located on the drive CLASS LASER PRODUCT CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D OUVERTURE EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GE FFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO L SER DE LA CLASE I ADVERTENCIA RADIACI N L SER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO EVITE EXPONERSE ALOS RAYOS ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING VED BNING SE IKKE IND STRALEN VARO LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSATEILYLLE VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR PPNAD ALA TUVOTA S TEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN STR LEN VARNING LASERSTR LNING NAR DENNA DEL AR PPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STR LEN AD
61. problem 1f the problem is with the equipenent discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor Oke Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger UL insted or CSA Certified Telecoenmunication Line Cord TBR 21 This equipment has been approved Council Decision 98 482 EC TRR 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 itsel give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden United Kingdom Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Hungary Crech Republic Sovak Republic Slovenia Cyprus and Malta Usage allowed m the countnes of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used m strict accordance with the regulations and corstramts m the country of use For further information please contact lotal office in the country of use Notice for Australia For safety reasons only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label This includes customer equepment previously labelled perm
62. r Standby e View information about Acer ePower Management omm cure us Camw ames ded a wawa RR dde ALS came Sa Acer ePresentation Management 9 Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions XGA and SVGA Acer ePreserdsficn Margene Zastliezm Eg nre Mrs rmm m 3 oO 9 D m 3 to D e Zz 3 e e Co lt http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com 11 An Aspire tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters poster let us show you around your new Aspire computer Front view 1 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording Keyboard For entering data into your computer 4 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 12 http Wweww direc Tutor com 5 Chekbuttom The left and right buttons function like the left and left center night mouse buttons the center button serves as a 4 way and night roll button 6 Touchpad Touch sensitme posting dence which functions hke a computer mouse 7 Status Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that ight up to show the mdricators status of the computer s functions and components B o Easy launch Buttons for launching frequently used programa buttons See Easy launch buttons on page 2
63. roducer s online help system Music For convenient access to your music collection click Music on the Arcade homepage to open the Music homepage Select the folder or CD that contains the music you want to listen to Click Play to listen to the entire content from the beginning or select the song that you want to hear from the list in the content area The songs in the folder are shown in the content area while the left side has controls for Play Random and Repeat all The Visualize option allows you to watch computer generated visualizations while you listen to music When playing music the control panel at the bottom of the page makes it easy to adjust the volume and control playback To rip music from a CD click Rip CD In the page that opens select the songs you would like to rip or click Select or Clear all then click Rip now 44 http www direcTutor com Burner NTI CD DVD Maker simplifies today s digital lifestyle by providing an easy and complete solution for recording data audio photos or video Now you can burn and share anything on CD DVD your data music photos or videos faster and easier than ever before Copy Back up your CD DVD collection Make backup copies of non copy protected CDs and DVDs with just a few clicks of your mouse Audio Create your own greatest hits CDs Create better sounding music in a snap Burn your favorite songs to CD so you can listen to them on any
64. roperties to bring up the Display Properties dialog box Then click on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is set to the appropriate resolution Resolutions lower than the specified resolution are not full screen on the computer or on an external monitor http www direcTutor com 33 No audio is heard from the computer Check the following The volume may be muted In Windows 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 low In Windows look at the volume control icon on the taskbar You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume See Hotkeys on page 24 for more detail If headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the line out port on the computer the internal speakers automatically turn off I want to eject the optical drive tray without 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 and push to eject the tray The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer If it works contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose The printer does not work Check the following Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on Make sure
65. rvice center keyboard connected Keyboard interface Contact your dealer or an authorized service center error Memory size mismatch Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS utility then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility http www direcTutor com 61 Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner Acer Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency FCC notice This device has been tested and 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 radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures
66. ry is not fully charged you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer an the meeting room Hf the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode Press fn F4 or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer To resume open the display if dosed then press and release the power button Taking the computer home When you are moving from your office to your home or vie versa Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer trom your desktop follow these steps to prepare the computer for the tip home Check thet you have removed all media and compact disks from the drevel s Failure to remove the media can damage the drre head Pack the computer in protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it ef it should fall Caution Avoed packing items next to the top cover of the computer Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen What to take with you Unless you have some items at home take the following items with you AC adapter and power cord The printed User s Guide http www direcTutor com 47 Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you If you need to stop for an extended period of time
67. se your password there is no method to reset st except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center Be sure to remember or write down your password gt a 9 S c c Y D ien E T 9 z 2 E Lu 4 http www direcTutor com foe eLock Manepement Lan pet fs Tane Shon Dra Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance Memory optimization releases unused memory and check usage Disk optimization removes unneeded items and files Speed optimization improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system fg Lini iBeilui mote ie barged ox http Www dwecTutorcon 5 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management i powerful utibity that does away with the need for recovery dinks provided by the manufacturer The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system s HDD User created backups are stored on DA drive Acer eRecovery Management provides you with Password protection Recovery of applications and drivers dmageldata backup Back up to HDD set recovery point Gack up to CD DVD bmnege data recovery toob Recover from a hidden partition factory defaults
68. t the power indicator If it is not lit no power is being supplied to the computer Check the following If you are using on the battery it may be low and unable to power the computer Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet If it is lit check the following Is a non bootable non system disk in the external USB floppy drive Remove or replace it with a system disk and press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt to restart the system Nothing appears on the screen The computer s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not turn the display back on three things might be the cause e The brightness level might be too low Press Fn lt gt gt increase to adjust the brightness level e The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the display toggle hotkey Fn F5 to toggle the display back to the computer If the Sleep indicator is lit the computer is in Sleep mode Press and release the power button to resume Image is not full screen Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on the screen If you set the resolution lower than this native resoution the screen expands to fill the computer display Right click on your Windows desktop and select P
69. technician if a problem occurs Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer Do not attempt to open the computer yourself contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs see Error messages below If the problem cannot be resolved contact your dealer See Requesting service on page 35 Error messages If you receive an error message note the message and take the corrective action The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Disk boot failure Insert a system bootable disk into the floppy drive A then press lt Enter gt to reboot Equipment Press lt F2 gt during POST to enter the BIOS utility configuration error then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service center type error I O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard error orno Contact your dealer or an authorized se
70. tteries Do not tamper with batteries Keep them away from children Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if possible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Use a soft moist cloth Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners If either of the following occurs e the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged e the computer does not operate normally please refer to Frequently asked questions on page 32 Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions for wireless option devices that are included in the user s manual of each RF option device An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications Also any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty To prevent radio interference to the lice
71. ty notices for your notebook It is available in Portable Document Format PDF and comes preloaded on your notebook Follow these steps to access it 1 Click on Start All Programs AcerSystem 2 Click on AcerSystem User s Guide Note Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer clicking on AcerSystem User s Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader access the Help and Support menu 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 button below the LCD screen beside the easy launch buttons See Front view on page 11 for the location of the power button hip Www dwecTutor com V To turn the power off do any of the following Use the Windows shutdown command Chek on Start Turn Off Computer then cikk on Turn Off Use the power button You can also shut down the computer by downg the daplay cover or by pressing the deep hotkey Fr F4 Note If you cannot power off the computer normally press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer H you turn off the computer and want to tum it on agam wart at least two seconds before powenng up Taking care of your computer Your computer wi
72. uct names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies hip www dwecTutor com 1m Disposal instructions Do not throw thes electronsc device into the trash when discarding To moneamaze pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment please recycle USA For electron products contaming an LCD CRT monitor or display Larnpts inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or daposed of according to local state oc federal Laws For more information contact the Electronic Industries Alhance at wavelet org For lamp spectx disposal information check www lamprecce org iv http www direcTutor com First things first We would like to thank you for making the Aspire series of notebook PC your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs Your guides To help you use your Aspire 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 User s Guide introduces you to the basic features and em functions of your new computer For more on how your computer k can help you to be more productive please refer to the AcerSystem User s Guide This guide contains detailed i information on such subjects as system utilities data recovery expansion options and troubleshooting In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safe

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