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1. To add background music to a slideshow set the Play music during slideshow option to Yes The Select Music page will ask you to choose music from your personal music library Click Restore to factory settings to return your settings to their default values Video To open the Video function click Video on the Arcade Home page Note The Video feature is designed to play back MPEG1 MPEG2 if a DVD drive is installed AVI WMV and ASF formats If you want to watch a DVD or VCD use the Cinema function Two options are shown on the Video page Video Play or Video Edit Playing a video file Click Video Play to watch video files The Video page shows the video files in the content area on the right side They are organized by folders and a thumbnail image shows the first frame of the video To play a video file click on it The video 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 33 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
2. Acer eSettings Acer ePowerManagement z Sleep Display toggle end Screen blank E3 Tag Touchpad toggle Aft Speaker toggle m Volume up cf Volume down 0 Brightness up a Brightness down Displays help on hotkeys Launches Acer eSettings in Acer eManager See Acer eManager on page 18 Launches Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager See Acer eManager on page 18 Puts the computer in Sleep mode Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Turns the internal touchpad on and off Turns the speakers on and off Increases the sound volume Decreases the sound volume Increases the screen brightness Decreases the screen brightness 15 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 lt Alt Gr gt 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 microsoft com typography fag faqi12 htm for more information The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Either press lt gt at the bottom right of t
3. 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 errororno Contact your dealer or an authorized service center keyboard connected Keyboard interface Contact your dealer or an authorized service center error Memory size mismatch Press lt F2 gt during POST to enter the BIOS utility then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot 51 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 52 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
4. Warning Please make sure that the cable you use is appropriate for the country in which you are working 43 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 RJ 45 port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network aa Universal Serial Bus USB The USB 2 0 port is a high speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources 44 PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability 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 expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs Popular PC Cards include flash fax data modem wireless LAN and SCSI cards CardBus improves on the 16 bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits Note Refer to your card s manual for details on how to install 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 details ii T Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card 1 Exit the application using the card 2 Left
5. In the page that opens select the songs you would like to rip or click Select or Clear all then click Rip now 34 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 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 Us
6. caring for iv cleaning v disconnecting 36 features 1 indicators 8 keyboards 12 moving around 36 on indicator 8 security 40 setting up a home office 38 taking home 37 traveling internationally 39 traveling on local trips 38 troubleshooting 50 turning off iv connections network 43 D display hotkeys 14 troubleshooting 22 DVD 46 DVD movies playing 46 E error messages 50 Euro 15 F FAQ See frequently asked questions frequently asked questions 22 front view 2 H Hibernation mode hotkey 14 hotkeys 13 indicator lights 8 K keyboard 12 embedded numeric keypad 12 hotkeys 13 lock keys 12 troubleshooting 23 Windows keys 13 L LEDs 8 left view 2 M media access on indicator 8 memory installing 45 messages error 50 modem 42 N network 43 Notebook Manager hotkey 14 66 num lock 12 on indicator 8 numeric keypad embedded 12 P password 40 types 40 PC Card 44 ejecting 44 inserting 44 ports 42 printer troubleshooting 23 problems 22 CD ROM 23 display 22 keyboard 23 printer 23 startup 22 troubleshooting 50 Q questions setting location for modem use 23 S safety CD or DVD 58 FCC notice 52 general instructions 56 modem notices 53 scroll lock 12 security keylock 16 40 passwords 40 speakers hotkey 14 troubleshooting 23 status indicators 8 support information 25 T touchpad 10 hotkey 14 using 10 11 travel international flights 39 local trips 38 tro
7. E Mail C Program Files Outlook Express msimn eg C Program Files Internet Explorer iexplore e eManager C VAcer eManager eManager exe v Launch Manager C Program Files Launch Managerfn exe Always Off Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy launch buttons located above the keyboard Easy launch buttons on page 9 for the location of the easy launch buttons 21 You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launch Manager to start the application Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti virus software that finds and repairs infected files and protects 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 Norton Anti irmus Professional System Status OK Status us 4 Security Scanning Features item Details scan for Viruses tems marked with a red or a yellow need your attention A Full System Scan 2004 47 Click an item for more information Norton AntiVirus Subscription M Virus Definitions 2004 6 2 Ss symantec AntiVirus 3 Inthe Scan for Viruses panel
8. and start playing Forward press to skip forward to the next track or video file 28 Finding and playing content Clicking a button on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature s home page The content pages have buttons on the left and a content browsing area on the right If a button shows one of several choices such as sort order the current setting is shown by a brightly colored ball on the left side To pick content click an item in 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 click the Up one level button If 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 in 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 ratio setting to choose between standard 4 3 or widescreen 16 9 display Audio output should be set to Stereo if you are listening to speakers or Virtual surround sound if you are using headphones Note If your speakers are not capable of outputting low frequency signals it is recommended that you do not select this option in order to avoid damaging y
9. 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 22 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 at 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 d
10. 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 1 for the location of the power button iv To turn the power off do any of the following Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start Turn Off Computer then click on Turn Off Use the power button You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover or by pressing the sleep hotkey lt Fn gt lt F4 gt 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 If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again wait at least two seconds before powering up Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight Do not place it near sources of heat such as a radiator Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 50 C 122 F Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields e Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt Never place objects on top of the computer Do not slam the computer display when you close it e Never place the computer on uneven surfaces
11. 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 e Spare fully charged battery packs e Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer e 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 appliances 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 40 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 include hardware and software locks a security notch and passwords Using a computer s
12. manner 13 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions fu Windows key Pressed alone this key has the same effect as clicking on s the Windows Start button it launches the Start menu It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions lt au gt lt Tab gt Activates the next Taskbar button lt a gt lt E gt Opens the My Computer window lt a gt lt F1 gt Opens Help and Support Center lt a gt lt F gt Opens the Search Results window lt A gt lt R gt Opens the Run dialog box A lt g gt lt M gt Minimizes all windows lt Shift gt lt A gt lt M gt Undoes the minimize all windows action m Application This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse key button it opens the application s context menu Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen brightness volume output and the BIOS utility To activate hotkeys press and hold the lt Fn gt key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination 14 lt Fn gt lt F1 gt lt Fn gt lt F2 gt lt Fn gt lt F3 gt lt Fn gt lt F4 gt lt Fn gt lt F5 gt lt Fn gt lt F6 gt lt Fn gt lt F gt lt Fn gt lt F8 gt lt Fn gt lt t gt lt Fn gt lt gt lt Fn gt lt gt gt lt Fn gt lt gt Hotkey help
13. not increase the touchpad s responsiveness 12 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 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 lt Fn gt while typing Type the letters in a letters on embedded keypad normal
14. the center button serves as a 4 way and right scroll button 7 Easy launch Buttons for launching frequently used programs buttons See Easy launch buttons on page 9 for more details 8 Status Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the indicators status of the computer s functions and components 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer Closed front view 45 9 1 2 3 67 1 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output 2 Bluetooth Press to enable disable the Bluetooth communication function Indicates the status of button indicator Bluetooth communication 3 Wireless Press to enable disable the wireless G communication function Indicates the status of WLAN button indicator communication 4 Microphone Accepts audio line in devices aes L line in jack e g audio CD player stereo walkman 5 Headphones Connects to audio line out devices speakers line out jack e g speakers headphones 6 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged 7 4 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on K 8 Latch Locks and releases the lid Left view p 1 2 3 1 an Three USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 2 i PC Card slot 3 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot Accepts one Type II PC Card Right view er 1 23 1 Optica
15. 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive EN 55022 EN 55024 e EN 61000 3 2 3 99 5 EC Radio amp Telecommunications Terminal Equipment R amp TTE Directive e Art 3 1a EN 60950 Art 3 1b EN 301 489 1 17 e Art 3 2 EN 300 328 2 e Art 3 2 EN 301 893 applies to 5 GHz only C O for 5 GHz device 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 Czech Republic Slovak Republic Slovenia Cyprus and Malta Usage allowed in the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information please contact local office in the country of use 60 The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the notebook PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user s manual of each RF option device Caution To comply with FCC RF ex
16. Acer eSettings Acer eManager E Empowering Technology Acer ePowerManagement Acer ePresentation Acer eRecovery Acer eSettings To set the lt gt key see Easy launch buttons on page 9 Acer ePowerManagement Provides a central location from which to control all your PC s power schemes and maximize battery life Acer ePresentation Simplifies resolution settings when connecting to a projector Acer eSettings Acer eRecovery ie Creates backups and recovers system configurations reliably ee Makes managing system settings and security easy A 19 For more information open Acer eManager click on the appropriate application and select the Help function Note If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD please use Acer eRecovery s System backup to optical disk feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery detach all peripherals except the external Acer ODD if your computer has one Acer GridVista dual display compatible Note This feature is 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 click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Finally click Apply to c
17. Aspire 3610 Series User s Guide Copyright 2005 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved Aspire 3610 Series User s Guide Original Issue July 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 3610 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 product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes o
18. Create factory default image CD When the System CD and Recovery CD are not available you can create them by using this feature 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 49 In the Acer eRecovery window select Recovery settings and click Next In the Recovery settings window select Burn image to disk and click Next In the Burn image to disk window select 01 Factory default image and click Next Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process Re install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery stores pre loaded software internally for easy driver and application re installation wm BRB W N gt Boot to Windows XP Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery utility Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros In the Acer eRecovery window select Recovery actions and click Next In the Recovery settings window select Reinstall applications drivers and click Next Select the desired driver application and follow the instructions on screen to re install At first launch Acer eRecovery prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up the software content window Change password Acer eRecovery 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 passwo
19. 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 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 manufac
20. SER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEOFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE ADVERTENCIA RADIACION LASER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING VEDABNING SE IKKE IND STRALEN VARO LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSATEILYLLE VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR PPNAD ALA TUIJOTA SATEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNESSTIRR IKKE INN STRALEN LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is 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 image and does not constitute a malfunction Radio device regulatory notice Note Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and or Bluetooth only 59 General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use Depending on configurations this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices such as wireless LAN and or Bluetooth modules Below information is for products with such devices European Union EU This device complies with the essential requirements of the European Council Directives listed below 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive EN 60950
21. Taking care of your AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter Do not connect the adapter to any other device Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic e When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug e The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord Also the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries e 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 Usea 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 22 Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the m
22. USSR parts of Africa India Ov Ul A Ww N gt People s Republic of China 47 Note To change the region code insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive Please refer to the online help for more information Power management This computer has a built in power management unit that monitors system activity System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices keyboard mouse hard disk peripherals connected to the computer and video memory If no activity 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 a power management scheme that supports the advanced configuration and power interface ACPI which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Windows handles all power saving chores for your computer Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system You can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to hard disk CD or DVD Acer eRecovery consists of the following functions 1 Create backup Restore from backup Create factory default image CD Re install bundled software without CD mm BB W N Change Acer eRecovery password This chapter will guide you through each process Note This feature is only available on certain models For systems that do not have a bui
23. 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 Using the system utilities Acer eManager Acer GridVista dual display compatible Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus Frequently asked questions Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITW Before you call Acer Arcade Arcade hotkeys Finding and playing content Settings Arcade controls Navigation controls Player controls Cinema DVD settings Album Slideshow settings Video Playing a video file Video authoring Music Burner Copy Back up your CD DVD collection Audio Create your own greatest hits CDs Data Store files simply and easily Video Your world in pictures Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computer What to bring to meetings Taking the computer home Preparing the computer What to take with you Special considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer 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 Un
24. ame of manufacturer Beijing Acer Information Co Ltd Address of Huade Building No 18 ChuangYe Rd manufacturer ShangDi Zone HaiDian District Beijing PRCE marking Contact person Mr Easy Lai Tel 886 2 8691 3089 Fax 886 2 8691 3000 E mail easy_lai acer com tw Declares that product Notebook PC Trade name Acer Model number MS2177 Machine type Aspire 361xxx SKU number Aspire 361xxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC directive 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive LVD 1999 5 EC Radio amp Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive R amp TTE 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 will continue to comply with these requirements Gacy Lai 06 01 2005 Easy Lai Director Date Qualification Center Product Assurance 65 Index A AC adapter caring for iv audio 17 adjusting the volume 17 troubleshooting 23 B battery pack caring for v BIOS utility 45 brightness hotkeys 14 C caps lock 12 on indicator 8 care AC adapter iv battery pack v computer iv CD ROM ejecting 16 ejecting manually 23 troubleshooting 23 cleaning computer v computer
25. anufacturer 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 licensed 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 N Content 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 An Aspire tour Front view Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Base view Specifications Indicators Easy launch buttons Touchpad Touchpad basics
26. click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation 3 Press the slot eject button to pop out the eject button then press it again to eject the card 45 Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory 1 Turn off the computer unplug the AC adapter if connected and remove the battery pack Then turn the computer over to 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 into 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 Turn on the computer The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer BIOS utility The BIOS 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 lt F2 gt during the POST while the notebook PC logo is being displayed Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility activate the BIOS utility then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen 46 Enable disk to disk recove
27. cycle Refer to www acer com for further information regarding Acer s environmental protection practices Environmental Labels Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment please reuse and recycle USA For electronic products containing an LCD CRT monitor or display LAMP S INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE AT WWW EIAE ORG FOR LAMP SPECIFIC DISPOSAL INFORMATION CHECK WWW LAMPRECYCLE ORG 63 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 Notebook PC Model number MS2177 Machine type Aspire 361xxx SKU number Aspire 361xxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Name of responsible party Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose CA 95134 USA Contact person Mr Young Kim Tel 408 922 2909 Fax 408 922 2606 64 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking N
28. d 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 e The device for the band 5150 5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems e 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 62 Environmental Policy Declaration To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment all applicable environmental regulatory requirements were met during the manufacture of this device The manufacturing facilities and management meet the requirements of the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System EMS Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding To reduce the environmental impact of WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and minimize the volume of WEEE entering landfills please reuse and re
29. e Edition Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 Processor e Intel Celeron M processor 360 370 380 1 MB L2 cache 1 40 1 50 1 60 GHz 400 MHz FSB e Intel Pentium M processor 725A 2 MB L2 cache 1 60 GHz 400 MHz FSB Chipset Intel 910GML 256 512 MB of DDR2 400 memory upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules 15 XGA color TFT LCD 1024 x 768 resolution 15 4 WXGA color TFT LCD 1280 x 800 resolution 15 4 WXGA Acer CrystalBrite color TFT LCD 1280 x 800 resolution 16 7 million colors Intel GMA 900 graphics with up to 128 MB of shared memory supporting Microsoft DirectX 9 0 Dual independent display support MPEG 2 DVD hardware assisted capability 40 60 80 GB ATA 100 hard disk drive Optical drive options e DVD Dual double layer drive e DVD CD RW combo drive 363 W x 275 D x 24 32 9 H mm 14 29 x 10 83 x 0 94 1 3 inches 2 74 kg 6 04 Ibs for 15 LCD model 2 75 kg 6 06 Ibs for 15 4 LCD model ACPI 2 0 power management standard supports Standby and Hibernation power saving modes 29 6 or 65 W Li ion battery pack 2 5 hour rapid charge 3 5 hour charge in use 65 W AC adapter 88 89 key keyboard Built in touchpad with 4 way scroll button Four easy launch buttons Two front access buttons WLAN LED button and Bluetooth LED button Audio system with two built in speakers Sound Blaster Pro and MS Sound compatible Built in microphone Commun
30. ecurity lock A security keylock notch located on the chassis of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible computer security lock Wrap a 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 Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data e Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility Once set you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility See BIOS utility on page 45 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 Password on Boot 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 Important Do not forget your Supervisor Password If you forget your password please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center 41 Entering passwords When a password is set a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen When the Supervisor Password is set a prompt appears when you press lt F2 gt to enter the BIOS utilit
31. en 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 lt Fn gt lt F4 gt 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 37 Note If the Sleep indicator is off the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned off If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on the computer has entered Sleep mode In both cases press and release the power button to turn the computer back on Note that the computer may enter Hibernation mode after being in Sleep mode for a period of time What to bring to meetings If your meeting is relatively short you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than your computer If your meeting will be longer or if your battery is not fully charged you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the meeting room If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode Press lt Fn gt lt F4 gt or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer To resume open the display if closed then press and release the power butto
32. er s Guide or click the Help button to open NTI CD DVD Maker s help menu File type compatibility Cinema Video Album Music 35 DVD SVCD VCD MiniDVD DTS Linear PCM TruSurroundXT SRS DVD audio ASF WMV AVI MPEG1 2 Divx DVD navigator SVCD M2V requires CODEC MOV Flash BMP JPG PNG GIF TIF PSD ICO MP3 WMA WAV CDA DVD audio SACD audio CD Note Automatic media detection will only function under the main menu 36 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 1 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 nu A WU N Disconnect the keyboard pointing device printer external monitor and other external devices 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if 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 th
33. ers are connected to the line out port on the computer the internal speakers automatically turn off 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 that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer s USB port and the corresponding port on the printer 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 24 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 is set up you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup want to restore my computer to its original sett
34. hat 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 product 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 If liquid has been spilled into the product c Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water d If the 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
35. he keyboard or hold lt Shift gt and then press the lt 4 gt key at the upper center of the keyboard Note This function varies according to the language settings 16 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 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 17 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 13 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume 18 Using the system utilities Note The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only Acer eManager The innovative Acer eManager software is designed for easy access to frequently used functions Press lt gt to launch the Acer eManager user interface which features four main settings Acer ePowerManagement Acer ePresentation Acer eRecovery and
36. ication Modem 56K ITU V 92 with PTT approval Wake on Ring ready LAN 10 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Wake on LAN ready WLAN manufacturing option integrated Acer InviLink 802 11b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SignalUp technology WPAN manufacturing option integrated Bluetooth I O interface Four USB 2 0 ports Ethernet RJ 45 port Modem RJ 11 port External display VGA port Microphone line in jack Headphones speakers line out jack PC Card slot one Type II DC in jack for AC adapter Security Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords Software Acer eManager Acer ePowerManagement ePresentation eRecovery eSettings Acer GridVista 2 0 Acer Launch Manager Acer Arcade Adobe Reader Norton AntiVirus NTI CD Maker Options and 256 512 MB or 1 GB DDR2 533 soDIMM memory accessories Li ion battery pack 65 W AC adapter External USB floppy drive Environment Temperature e Operating 5 C to 35 C e Non operating 20 C to 65 C Humidity non condensing e Operating 20 to 80 e Non operating 20 to 80 System Mobile PC 2002 compliance ACPI 2 0 DMI 2 0 Cisco Compatible Extensions CCX Warranty One year International Travelers Warranty ITW Note The specifications listed above are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased Indicators The computer has three easy to read status indicators on the upper right above
37. 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 e erases rewritable disks that contain unwanted content copies disks defragments disks for appending video content e burns DV content straight to DVD e sets chapters within video content e adds background music to videos and menus e 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 PowerProducer 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
38. ings without recovery CDs Note If your system is the multilingual version the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system will be the only option for future recovery operations This recovery process helps you restore the C drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook Follow the steps below to rebuild your C drive Your C drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased It is important to back up all data files before using this option Before performing a restore operation please check the BIOS settings 1 2 3 Check to see if Acer disk to disk recovery is enabled or not Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled Exit the BIOS utility and save changes The system will reboot Note To activate the BIOS utility press lt F2 gt during POST To start the recovery process 1 2 Restart the system While the Acer logo is showing press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt at the same time to enter the recovery process Refer to the onscreen instructions to perform system recovery Important This feature occupies 2 to 3 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk 25 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 ha
39. isplay back on three things might be the cause e The brightness level might be too low Press lt Fn gt 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 lt Fn gt lt F5 gt 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 Properties 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 23 No audio is heard from the computer Check the following e 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 e 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 13 for more detail If headphones earphones or external speak
40. iversal Serial Bus USB PC Card slot BIOS utility Boot sequence Enable disk to disk recovery Password Using software Playing DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery Create backup Restore from backup Create factory default image CD Re install bundled software without CD Change password Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips Error messages Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance FCC notice Modem notices Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Radio device regulatory notice General European Union EU The FCC RF safety requirement Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 Environmental Policy Declaration Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index 61 62 63 64 65 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 2 Power button Turns the computer on and off 3 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer 5 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 6 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left and left center right mouse buttons
41. l drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type 2 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive 3 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off Rear view wm 24 ea ere 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible K SS computer security lock 2 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter Ee 3 Ethernet RJ 45 Connects to a Fast Ethernet network port Modem RJ 11 port Connects to a phone line D s 5 USB 2 0 port Connects to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 6 External display Connects to a display device VGA port e g external monitor LCD projector 7 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Base view 1 Memory bay 2 Battery lock 3 Battery release latch 4 Battery bay Cooling fan 6 Wireless LAN and hard disk bay Houses the computer s main memory Locks the battery in place Releases the battery for removal Houses the computer s battery pack Helps keep the computer cool Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan Houses the computer s WLAN and hard disk secured with screws Specifications Operating system Platform System memory Display and graphics Storage subsystem Dimensions and weight Power subsystem Input devices Audio Microsoft Windows XP Hom
42. l 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 This equipment 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 56 This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will 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 ca
43. lls 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 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 unstable 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 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 5 If an extension cord is used with this product make sure t
44. lt in optical disk burner plug in an external USB or IEEE 1394 compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery for optical disk related tasks 48 Create backup You can create and save backup images to hard disk CD or DVD 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery window select Recovery settings and click Next 5 In the 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 click Next Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process Restore from backup You can restore backups previously created as stated in the Create backup section from hard disk CD or DVD Boot to Windows XP Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery utility 1 2 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 Inthe Acer eRecovery window select Recovery actions and click Next 5 Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process Note The Restore C item is enabled only if there is a user backup stored on the hard disk D Please refer to the Create backup section
45. n Taking the computer home When you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home e Check that you have removed all media and compact disks from the drive s Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall Caution Avoid 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 e AC adapter and power cord e The printed User s Guide 38 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 e If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry the computer with you leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat e 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 tempera
46. nd 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 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 Address __ Telephone number ___ __ ee eee Machine and model type Serial number 26 Acer Arcade Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music photos DVD movies and videos To watch or listen click a content button e g Music Video etc on the Arcade home page Aspire Arcade e Cinema Watch DVDs or VCDs e Album View photos s
47. nly and belong to their respective companies 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 Just starters A 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 functions of your new computer For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive please refer to the AcerSystem User s Guide This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities data recovery expansion options and troubleshooting In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety 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 Acrobat Reader If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer clicking on AcerSystem User s Guide will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation For instructions on how to use Adobe Acrobat Reader access the Help and Support menu Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your
48. onfirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process Display Properties Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors Display 2 Multiple Monitors on KKK Screen resolution Color quality Sa Highest 32 bit 1280 by 1024 pixels limi EE E Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Acer GridVista is a 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 click on Acer GridVista You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below Double vertical Triple primary at EA EA primary at dhe or ous 20 Acer Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned independently Acer GridVista is simple to set up 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well organized desktop v Double Vertical H Triple Primary at Right FAQuad Note Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value Launch Manager Launch Manager Wireless Device Boot status Always On Bluetooth Device Boot status
49. our speakers Click About Acer Arcade to open a page with version and copyright information Click Restore to factory settings to return the Acer Arcade settings to their default values Arcade controls When watching video clips movies or slideshows as full screen visual content two pop up control panels are shown when you move the mouse They automatically disappear after several seconds The Navigation controls panel appears at the top and the Player controls panel appears at the bottom of the screen 29 Navigation controls To return to the Arcade home page click the Home button in the upper left corner of the window To go up one folder level while searching for content click Up one level To return to a previous screen click Return The buttons in the upper right minimize maximize and close have standard PC behaviours To quit Arcade click the Close button in the upper right corner of the window You can also click To PC Player controls At the bottom of the window the player controls used for video slideshows movies 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 right of the volume controls These are discussed in more detail in the Cinema section of this guide Cinema If your computer came with a DVD d
50. 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 54 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 service If this equipment should fail to operate properly disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem If the problem is with the equipment discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord TBR 21 This equipment has been approved Council Decision 98 482 EC TBR 21 for single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an 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 Aus
51. posure compliance requirements a separation distance of at least 20 cm 8 inches must be maintained between the antenna for the integrated wireless LAN Mini PCI Card built in to the screen section and all persons Auxiliary Main Note The Acer wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a transmission diversity function The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas One of the antennas is selected automatically or manually by users to ensure good quality radiocommunication 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 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 undesire
52. rameters 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 There shall 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 Some parameters required for compliance 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 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 wil
53. rd in Acer eRecovery 1 2 3 4 5 Boot to Windows XP Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery utility Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros In the Acer eRecovery window select Recovery settings and click Next In the Recovery settings window select Password Change Acer eRecovery password and click Next Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process Note If the system crashes and will not boot to Windows you can run Acer disk to disk recovery to restore the factory default image under DOS mode 50 Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems Read it before calling a 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 25 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
54. rive you can play movies 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 into the DVD drive the movie begins playing automatically To control the movie 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 list on the right When viewing DVDs the following special controls are added to the pop up panel DVD Menu e Subtitle Language e Angle The disk currently playing will be shown in the area above the list of drives This page is also displayed when you press the Stop button during a movie The buttons on the left side allow you to resume the movie 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 30 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
55. ry 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 lt F5 gt and lt F6 gt keys to set this value to Enabled Password To set a password on boot activate the BIOS utility then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen Find Password on boot and use the lt F5 gt and lt F6 gt keys to enable this feature Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay you can play DVD movies on your computer 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk then close the DVD tray 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 regions Once your DVD drive is set to a region code it will play DVD disks of that region only You can set the region code a maximum of five times including the first time after which the last region code set will remain permanent Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set Refer to the table below for DVD movie region code information 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds USA Canada Europe Middle East South Africa Japan Southeast Asia Taiwan South Korea Latin America Australia New Zealand Former
56. 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 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 58 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product The CD or DVD drive s classification label shown below is located on the drive CLASS 1 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 LA
57. ses 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 1 23 4 Move your finger across the touchpad 2 to move the cursor e Press the left 1 and right 4 buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and 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 Execute Select Drag Access context menu Scroll Cy Quickly click twice Click once Click and hold then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor Click once Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button Tap once Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor 11 Click and hold to move up down left right Note When using the touchpad keep it and your fingers dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will
58. the keyboard and four on the front panel The power battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated ap Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is E active Q Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication S Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication Battery Lights up when the battery is being charged 1 Power Lights up when the computer is on 1 Charging The light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows green when in AC mode Easy launch buttons Located at the upper left above the keyboard are four buttons These buttons are called easy launch buttons They are mail Web browser Acer Empowering Key lt gt and one user programmable button Press lt gt to run the Acer eManager Please see Acer eManager on page 18 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 20 Mail Email application user programmable Web browser Internet browser user programmable e Acer eManager user programmable P User programmable 10 Touchpad The built in touchpad is a pointing device that sen
59. this option Off Select an output type e 4 3 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 Acer CinemaVision is a nonlinear video stretching technology that produces minimal distortion in the center of the picture e Stretch stretches the video display to the size of the display screen e The 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 e 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 func
60. tion 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 31 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 Album Esc gt j A My Pictures ACER C ACERDATA D The content area on the right shows both individual pictures and folders Click on a folder to open it Album p aii Sample Pictures m MAARMAN EEN Esc e 9 rs Up one level e z Play slideshow Bo Sort by name Sort by date Settings 32 To view a slideshow open the folder containing the pictures you wish to view then click Play slideshow The slideshow is played full screen Use the pop up control panel to control the slideshow To rotate a picture in full screen click Rotate right or Rotate left You can also view a single picture by clicking on it This opens the picture full screen Slideshow settings To change slideshow settings click the Settings button on the Album page Slide duration determines how long each slide is shown before automatically advancing to the next picture in the slideshow Transition effects sets the style of transition used between pictures
61. tored on your hard disk or removable media e Video Watch and or edit video clips e Music Listen to music files in a variety of formats Burner Create CDs and or DVDs to share or archive data e Settings Adjust Acer Arcade according to your preferences Note While watching videos DVDs or slideshows your screensaver and power saving features are unavailable These functions are enabled when you listen to music 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 27 lt Fn gt lt F1 gt lt Fn gt lt F3 gt lt Fn gt lt F5 gt lt Fn gt lt F6 gt lt Fn gt lt F8 gt lt Fn gt lt gt lt Fn gt lt gt lt Fn gt lt gt gt lt Fn gt lt gt lt Fn gt lt Home gt lt Fn gt lt Pg Up gt lt Fn gt lt Pg Dn gt lt Fn gt lt End gt Online help menu Acer ePowerManagement with battery information Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Volume up increases the speaker volume Volume down decreases the speaker volume Brightness up increases the screen brightness Brightness down decreases the screen brightness Play press to start playing the audio track or video file Press again to pause Stop press to stop playing the audio track or video file Backward press to skip backward to the previous track or video file
62. tria Portugal Finland Sweden United Kingdom Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Hungary Czech Republic Slovak Republic Slovenia Cyprus and Malta Usage allowed in the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information please contact local office in the country of use Notice for Australia For safety reasons only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified Notice for New Zealand For modem with approval number PTC 211 03 008 1 55 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 This equipment 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 Some pa
63. ture 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 e AC adapter e Spare fully charged battery pack s e Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer 39 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
64. turer could void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer 53 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 a l intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 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 ME61 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
65. ubleshooting 50 tips 50 U universal serial bus 43 V view front 3 left 3 rear 4 right 3 volume adjusting 17 W Windows keys 13
66. y at boot up Type the Supervisor Password and press lt Enter gt to access the BIOS utility If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press lt Enter gt When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt appears at boot up Type the User Password and press lt Enter gt to use the computer If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press lt Enter gt 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 again and try again Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility 42 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral 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 is not compatible with digital phone lines Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem To use the fax data modem port connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack it Coy

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