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Acer 3000 Laptop User Manual

1. Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 14 Right view 1 234 5 6 7 1 0 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card 2 a 5 in 1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard lt pro MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick E Pro MS PRO and xD Picture Card Note Only one card can operate at any given time 3 PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot button 4 ot USB 2 0 port Connects to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 5 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices 6 pin 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use 7 Kensington lock Connects to a Kensington compatible slot computer security lock 15 Rear view 1 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter m EN 2 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 3 124 pin Acer Connects to Acer ezDock C ezDock connector Base view 1 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position 3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery to remove the battery pack 16 Specifications Operating Genuine Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 system Genuine Windo
2. 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 25 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 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 If your computer s optical drive is a slot load model it will not have an eject hole 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 infrared port does not work Check the following e Make sure that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other 15 degrees a maximum of 1 meter apart e Make sure there is a clear path between the two infrared ports Nothing should be blocking the ports Make sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices for file transfers or you have the appropriate drivers for printing
3. 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 Inthe 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 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 63 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 46 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
4. 37 Acer GraviSense Acer GraviSense is an innovative utility designed to further protect your data by automatically moving the read write heads of your Acer notebook s hard disk away from the storage disk this is known as parking the heads in the event that sudden motion is detected Acer GraviSense can also be set to activate an alarm in case your notebook is moved by an unauthorized person Using Acer GraviSense You can launch Acer GraviSense in a number of ways From the Start menu go to Start gt All Programs gt Acer GraviSense e When Acer GraviSense is running an icon will be displayed in the task tray Move your cursor over the icon to identify Acer GraviSense Left click or right click on the icon to open a context menu Protecting the HDD Activate this feature by right clicking on the tray icon and selecting Hard Drive Protection w Hard Drive Protection Anti Theft Help About Exit bT a inm cg i ol Selecting this function will park the HDD heads in the event that any vibration or movement which exceeds the level tolerated by the HDD is detected 38 Anti Theft Activate this feature by right clicking on the tray icon and selecting Anti Theft Help About When enabled this feature will sound an alarm if your notebook is moved This feature is password protected to prevent unauthorized access The first time you activate this function you will be prompted to set a new pas
5. O O fe lt E Enable Action tar Low Battery Aceon far Low Barer Alarm Laval a Moitcaiorn Method Mas sage Action aller Alann No Acton Eun Frangam Disable Cnnligure s Enable Adian bor Crritscadl Bialliiny Action tor Critical Battery Ader Lisa Notification Method Message Adin ater Alarm Hibemete Run Progra Decabhe Lunlngunm Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions XGA and SVGA Acer ePresentation Ma 3 Empowering Technology Acer ePresentation Management Settings e XGA 1024 x 768 pixels S Normal 800 x 600 pixels gement 10 Abojouyda Hulwamodwy 11 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters poster let us show you around your new Acer notebook Front view 1 Camera 1 3 Mega Pixel CMOS video camera with 225 degree rotation feature 2 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output 3 Easy launch Buttons for launching frequently used programs See buttons Easy launch buttons on page 21 for more details 4 Status Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the indicators status of the computer s functions and components 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 6 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left
6. network 54 Notebook Manager hotkey 26 num lock 24 78 on indicator 20 numeric keypad embedded 24 P password 51 types 51 PCCard 56 ejecting 56 inserting 56 ports 53 printer troubleshooting 44 problems 43 CD ROM 44 display 43 keyboard 44 printer 44 startup 43 troubleshooting 63 Q questions setting location for modem use 45 S safety CD or DVD 71 FCC notice 65 general instructions 69 modem notices 66 scroll lock 24 security keylock 28 51 passwords 51 speakers hotkey 26 troubleshooting 44 support information 46 T touchpad 22 hotkey 26 using 22 23 travel international flights 50 local trips 49 troubleshooting 63 tips 63 U universal serial bus 55 V view front 13 left 13 rear 15 right 14 volume adjusting 29 W Windows keys 25
7. 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 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 com
8. Important Do not forget your Supervisor Password If you forget your password please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center 52 Entering passwords When a password is set a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen e When the Supervisor Password is set a prompt appears when you press F2 to enter the BIOS utility at boot up e 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 e When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt appears at boot up e 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 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 53 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 c
9. e Operating 20 to 80 e Non operating 20 to 80 Cisco Compatible Extensions CCX Wi Fi ACPI 2 0b Mobile PC 2002 DMI 2 0 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 20 Indicators The computer has seven easy to read status indicators including four on the front panel The power battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed R Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated m Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated Ej HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication xo Power Indicates the computer s power status Battery Indicates the computer s batttery status EEJ 21 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 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 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
10. 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 manufacturer
11. 3 63 lbs with 6 cell battery 1 5 kg 3 3 Ibs with 3 cell battery Power subsystem Input devices Audio 17 ACPI 2 06 CPU power management standard supports Standby and Hibernation power saving modes 53 W 4800 mAh Li ion battery pack 6 cell and 22 W 2000 mAh Li ion battery pack 3 cell Acer QuicCharge technology e 80 charge in 1 hour e 2 hourrapid charge system off e 2 5 hour charge in use 3 pin 65 W AC adaptor 84 85 key keyboard with inverted T cursor layout 2 5mm minimum key travel Built in touchpad with 4 way scroll button 12 function keys four cursor keys two Windows keys hotkey controls embedded numeric keypad international language support Four easy launch buttons buttons Empowering Key email Internet user progammable button Two front access buttons WLAN Bluetooth Intel High Definition audio support S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface support for digital speakers Audio system with two built in speakers Sound Blaster Pro and MS Sound compatible Built in microphone 18 Communication I O interface Security Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol VVoIP support via Acer OrbiCam and optional Acer Bluetooth VoIP phone Acer OrbiCam integrated 1 3 megapixel CMOS Camera featuring e 225 degree ergonomic rotation e Acer VisageON technology support e Acer PrimaLite technology support WLAN Intel PRO Wire
12. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information Acer eNet Management Profile Settings Acer WLAN settings TCP IP Internet PPPoE Shared folders Printer and Programs Please enter your WLAN TCP IP settings WLAN TCP IP Settings Obtain an IP address automatically DHCP C Use the IP address as follows Please enter your LAN TCP IP settings LAN TCP IP Settings Obtain an IP address automatically DHCP C Use the IP address as follows Obtain the DNS server address automatically DHCP C Use the DNS server address as follows Obtain the DNS server address automatically DHCP C Use the DNS server address as follows gt O io g V D H O D z oO O LLJ 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 B
13. 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 43 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 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 inf
14. and left center right mouse buttons the center button serves as a 4 way and right scroll button 7 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording Keyboard For entering data into your computer 10 Powerbutton Turns the computer on and off Closed front view 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output 2 Bluetooth Press to enable disable the Bluetooth e communication function Indicates the status of Bluetooth button indicator communication manufacturing option 3 Wireless Press to enable disable the wireless communication function Indicates the status of wireless button indicator LAN communication manufacturing option 4 Power indicator Indicates the computer s power status 5 Battery indicator 6 Headphones C2 speaker line out jack SD with S PDIF support 7 Microphone jack L 8 Infrared port Left view 13 Indicates the computer s batttery status Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers headphones Accepts inputs from external microphones Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared printer and IR aware computer External display VGA port Ethernet RJ 45 port Modem RJ 11 port Two USB 2 0 ports Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network Connects to a phone line
15. 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 F2 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 58 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 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
16. can be reset by users To set the Web browser mail and programmable buttons run the Acer Launch Manager See Launch Manager on page 41 Mail Email application user programmable Web browser Internet browser user programmable e Acer Empowering Technology user programmable P User programmable 22 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 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 23 Execute Select Drag Access context menu Scroll Quickly click Tap twice at the same twice speed as double clicking a mouse button Click once Tap once Click and hold Tap twice at the same then use speed as double clicking finger on the a mouse button rest touchpad to y
17. could void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer 66 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 po
18. hold the lt Fn gt key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination FA F2 F3 F5 F6 F7 F8 e 7 oom B0 4l qat 26 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 Fn F7 Fn F8 Fn T Fn lt gt Fn lt gt gt Fn J 9 Hotkey help Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Volume down Brightness up Brightness down Displays help on hotkeys Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology See Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology See Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 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 27 Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper center of your keyboard 0j The Euro symbol 1 Open a text ed
19. pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General European Union EU The FCC RF safety requirement Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index 58 58 58 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 63 65 65 65 66 69 71 71 71 72 72 72 73 74 75 76 77 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 e Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space memory and registry settings O D D e D gt O O fe lt e Acer eRecovery Management backs up recovers data flexibly reliably and completely e Acer eSettings 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 display settings conveniently Empowering Technology r
20. purposes only and belong to their respective companies Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment please 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 IV First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook we have designed a set of guides Just 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
21. 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 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive EN 55022 EN 55024 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 e for 5 GHz device 73 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 The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card a
22. that calls are answered between 3 and 30 seconds of receipt of ringing 8 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 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a water moistened cloth for cleaning 3 Donot 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 5 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 6 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 7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord 70 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 If an extension cord is used with this
23. to an infrared printer During the POST press lt F2 gt to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared port is enabled Make sure both devices are IrDA compliant The printer does not work Check the following 45 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 parallel port or a 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 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 settings 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
24. 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 Check to see if Acer disk to disk recovery is enabled or not 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled 3 Exitthe BIOS utility and save changes The system will reboot Note To activate the BIOS utility press F2 during POST 46 To start the recovery process 1 Restart the system 2 While the Acer logo is showing press Alt lt F10 gt at the same time to enter the recovery process 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to perform system recovery Important This feature occupies 3 to 4 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk 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 Pla
25. 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 64 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 65 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
26. I 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 1T Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card 1 Exit the application using the card 2 Left click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation 3 Pressthe slot eject button to pop out the eject button then press it again to eject the card 5 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
27. SERLAITE LASER 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 OPPNAD 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 Macrovision copyright protection notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited 72 Radio device regulatory notice Note Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and or Bluetooth only General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or
28. TravelMate 3010 Series User s Guide Copyright 2006 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved TravelMate 3010 Series User s Guide Original Issue Jan 2006 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 TravelMate 3010 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
29. VD ROM drives Floppy disk drives 3 5 inch disks only To activate Acer eLock Management a password must be set first Once set you may apply locks to any of the three kinds of devices Lock s will immediately be set without any reboot necessary and will remain locked after rebooting until unlocked If you do not set a password Acer eLock Management will reset back to the initial status with all locks removed Note If you lose your password there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center Be sure to remember or write down your password Acer eLock Management te gt 3 Empowering Technology Acer eLock Management Removable Data Devices G A System Data Security Unlock Optical Drive Devices H Floppy Disk Drives gt O io g V D H O D z le O LLJ 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 rz q rj r Emnpovwerning Pee oe d Ahairi ikaip Acer ePerformance Management M
30. ae Acer eSettings Management mm Acer eNet Management T E Acer ePower Management yE Acer ePresentation Management gt O oO c U LP O D z oO O LLI For more information press the lt 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 is a handy file encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption decryption and also supports on the fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt decrypt a file the supervisor password and the file specific password The supervisor password is a master password that can decrypt any file on your system the file specific password is assigned when you encrypt each individual file The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default file specific password This file specific password will be used to encrypt files by default or you can choose to enter your own file specific password when encrypting a file Note The password used encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it If you lose the password the supervisor password is the
31. and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to display play a preview of the photo video clip Note By default all photos and videos are saved in the My Pictures and My Videos folder Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as the capture device of any Instant Messenger IM application To use the Acer OrbiCam as a webcam open the IM service then select the video webcam feature You can now broadcast from your location to an IM partner anywhere in the world 34 Enabling the Acer VisageON The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features Face tracking and Video effects selected models only The face tracking feature tracks your head movement and automatically centers your face in the capture window The video effects feature allows you to select and apply an effect to your video transmissions Note The face tracking feature is not capable of centering your face beyond the capture window frame Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently To enable the Acer VisageON 1 Right click on this icon then select VisageON from the pop up menu 2 Select and apply a video effect from the left section of the VisageON window Change the face tracking settings and options from the right section 35 Using the face tracking feature To use the face tracking feature 1 Click the left icon down arrow button then select Single User or Multiple Users fro
32. anel The camera s 225 degree ergonomic rotation allows you to capture high resolution photos or videos up front or at the back of the LCD panel The Acer OrbiCam fully supports the Acer Video Conference technology so you transmit the best video conference quality over an Instant Messenger service Getting to know your Acer OrbiCam 1 Lens 2 Power indicator 3 Rubber grip selected models only Rotating the Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam rotates 225 degrees counterclockwise to achieve the desired angle Refer to the illustrations below Note DO NOT rotate the camera clockwise to prevent damage to the device For your convenience the camera snaps to 45 degrees to match the position of your face in front or at the back of the LCD panel 31 Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam double click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop OR Click Start gt All Programs gt Acer gt Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture resolution click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture window then select the desired resolution Note Setting the camera resolution to 640 x 480 or larger does not change the capture window size foes d 32 Options Click Options to display the Window Preview and Folder tabs Use the options to change the capture window size preview set
33. apter 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 button 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 49 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 fyou need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry the computer with you leave the computer i
34. attery Or you can define up to three of your own profiles Create new power scheme Assign a name for the new scheme Choose existing scheme to use as a template 1 2 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 Acer ePower Management AC Plaen inane j Bndlary Lila fa i CPU Speed ay L nircrtininment DE Preuuntatian a LCD Brightness J d Turn CHE Monitor on E rie Frocwssin Turn CHE Hard Disk Maximu m Battery Lite System Sbamdiby aT yilan Hibusrneidiam Guat Powor Schirm Wires LAR arm Ganon Power Simus Babes fonarey TD 55 Eiluetonth cus Baier Lie Shans 7 1 5 heuer s Ci ju ar Daten Lie Hibernaon 7 Bf dapi Panda ime LAM arm Firewire EEE 11943 amu m FS T OF J a Conceal E Arty You can also click Advanced Settings to e 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 or Standby View information about Acer ePower Management Acer ePower manag Advanced Settings lam Load Defaults Power Button and Password About aa O D a D e D gt
35. ce 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 Name Telephone number ___ so EET Machine and model type Serial number 47 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 coc ui A U 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 M
36. d 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 Shift while using Hold Fn 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 25 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Ew 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 cau Tab Activates the next Taskbar button lt a gt lt E gt Opens the My Computer window Au F1 Opens Help and Support Center lt a gt lt F gt Opens the Search Results window A gt lt R gt Opens the Run dialog box A gu M Minimizes all windows Shift cA M 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
37. e 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 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 71 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 LA
38. erry Oplhinizabism Disk Opiinizalssm Enable Scheduled Oplimizatdon Taren rb l ile 5x MB perg 5 minutes Ingl cookies Rocas 38 minutes Temgesearg Dalam Files 1 15 MB Reegcle Bin Files Recenty Accessed URLs Used 107 MB T5635 Free 60 MB 2454 Saet iiti Paa 0 Racceds Tien ea t h ur eplini Howl ee Money Us Check Speed Optimi jon Charkin kp if a memor upgrade is needed T Tura Staup for this c mput r Trobe Shutdown Peformance Enhancement Disk Defragmentation Natwork Bittor Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks 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 D drive Acer eRecovery Management provides you with Password protection Recovery of applications and drivers e mage data backup ER z O D 2 D e m O O fo lt Back up to HDD set recovery point Back up to CD DVD e mage data recovery tools e Recover from a hidden partition factory defaults e Recover from the HDD most recent user defined recovery point e Recover from CD DVD Acer eRecovery Management 3 Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management 9 Recovery settings Create backup files and change password Recovery actions Recover your system using a
39. es work under Microsoft Windows XP only 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 confirm 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 arangement of your monitors Display 2 Multiple Monitors on 9999 OOOOOOOOQK v Screen resolution Color quality less Highest 32 bit v 1280 by 1024 pixels E HS NEN UN Use this device as the primary monitor 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 ENS EN PNE EMI Double vertical Triple primary at left Triple primary at right or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned independentl
40. ing 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 ZH2 Machine type TravelMate 3010 SKU number TravelMate 301xxx 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 76 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Name 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 laiQGacer com tw Declares that product Notebook PC Trade name Acer Model number ZH2 Machine type TravelMate 3010 SKU number TravelMate 301xxx 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 app
41. ions 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 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 m
42. itor or word processor 2 Hold Alt Gr and then press the 5 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 faq12 htm for more information The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Hold Shift and then press the 4 key at the upper center of the keyboard Note This function varies according to the language settings 28 Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer Is on Insert a clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington compatible security slot for a 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 29 Audio The computer comes with 32 bit Intel High Definition HD 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 25 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume 30 Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam is a 1 3 megapixel CMOS camera appropriately mounted on top of the LCD p
43. less 3945ABG network connection dual band tri mode 802 11a b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology WPAN Bluetooth 2 0 EDR Enhanced Data Rate LAN gigabit Ethernet Wake on LAN ready Modem 56K ITU V 92 with PTT approval Wake on Ring ready 124 pin Acer ezDock connector PC Card slot one Type II 5 in 1 card reader MS MS PRO MMC SD xD Three USB 2 0 ports IEEE 1394 port 6 pin Fast Infrared FIR port External display VGA port Headphones speaker line out jack with S PDIF support Microphone line in jack Ethernet RJ 45 port Modem RJ 11 port DC in jack for AC adaptor Acer GraviSence and Anti Theft HDD protection technologies Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords Software Options and accessories Environment System compliance Warranty 19 Acer Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity eLock ePerformance eRecovery eSettings eNet ePower ePresentation Management Acer GridVista Acer Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus Adobe Reader CyberLink PowerDVD NTI CD Maker Acer ezDock Acer Bluetooth VoIP phone 512 MB 1 GB or 2 GB DDR2 533 667 MHz soDIMM modules 6 cell Li ion battery pack 3 pin 65 W AC adaptor External IEEE 1394 DVD Super Multi double layer drive External USB floppy disk drive Temperature e Operating 5 C to 35 C e Non operating 20 C to 65 C Humidity non condensing
44. licable 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 Cass Lai Jan 1 2006 Easy Lai Director Date Regulation Center Environment amp Safety Index A AC adapter caring for v audio 29 adjusting the volume 29 troubleshooting 44 B battery pack caring for vi BIOS utility 33 57 brightness hotkeys 26 C capslock 24 on indicator 20 care AC adapter v battery pack vi computer v CD ROM ejecting 28 ejecting manually 44 troubleshooting 44 cleaning computer vi computer caring for v cleaning vi disconnecting 47 features 11 40 indicators 20 keyboards 24 moving around 47 on indicator 20 security 51 setting up ahome office 49 taking home 48 traveling internationally 50 traveling on local trips 49 troubleshooting 63 turning off v connections network 54 71 D display hotkeys 26 troubleshooting 43 DVD 58 DVD movies playing 58 E error messages 63 Euro 27 F FAQ See frequently asked questions frequently asked questions 43 front view 12 H Hibernation mode hotkey 26 hotkeys 25 infrared 54 K keyboard 24 embedded numeric keypad 24 hotkeys 25 lock keys 24 troubleshooting 44 Windows keys 25 L left view 12 M media access on indicator 20 memory installing 57 messages error 63 modem 53 N
45. m the pop up menu For multiple users the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users face in the capture window otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera isageON E ey oy 2 VisageON v E75 qaz zoom In zoom Cut Reset 3 Click VisageON to display a pop menu that allows configuration of the camera face tracking and video effects settings isageON f Camera Settings Enable Face Tracking Enable Multiple Face Tracking Disable Face Tracking Reset Camera Position Enable videa Effect Video Effect Selection Get more Video Effects online Help 36 Using video effects selected models only The Video Settings section allows you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the list To select an effect 1 Click the encircled icon to display the available video effects The Video Effect Selection window appears isage0N E amp fel a Press En use Video Effects 2 Click on a video effect to use The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON window Video Effect Selection Model View Tools Help Avatars Notes 1 When using avatars you may have to calibrate the face points to achieve better tracking Follow screen instructions from the VisageON window to continue 2 You may use video effects when using the camera for IM chat video sessions or call conferences
46. mpowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Security System Information Set POST Passwords Configure Smart Card Boot Options Set Boot Options Configure BIOS Settings 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 Acer eNet Management Empowering Technology Acer eNet Management Profile 25FD2 vik Edit j WLAN v Connected Signal strength antil Mbps WiFi network MIS 25FD2 T ZLWfFinetwork Connected to Internet Profile Settings LAN 9 Connected O D 2 D e D gt O O fe lt J Disconnect 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
47. n existing backup file or restore your system s factory default configuration For best results please close all CD burning applications before launching eRecovery Next Exit For more information please refer to Acer eRecovery Management on page 60 in the AcerSystem User s Guide Note If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD please use Acer eRecovery Management 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 Management detach all peripherals except the external Acer ODD if your computer has one including your Acer ezDock gt O io g V D H O D z oO O LLJ 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 e Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating through the program effortlessly e Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users e Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced Permits you to migrate personal settings e Keeps a history log of all alerts that were previously issued Acer eSettings Management O E
48. n image to disk window select 1 Factory default image or 2 Application CD and click Next 7 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process Note Select 1 Factory default image when you want to burn a bootable disk that contains your computer s entire operating system as it was delivered to you from the factory If you wish to have a disk that will allow you to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications select 2 Application CD this disk will not be bootable 62 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 Management utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 Inthe Acer eRecovery Management window select Recovery actions and click Next 5 n 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
49. n 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 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 e AC adapter e Spare fully charged battery pack s e Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer 50 Special considerat
50. national Travelers Warranty ITW Before you call 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 Fast Infrared FIR Universal Serial Bus USB IEEE 1394 port PC Card slot Installing memory BIOS utility Boot sequence Enable disk to disk recovery 37 37 38 40 40 41 42 43 46 46 46 47 47 47 47 48 48 48 48 49 49 49 49 49 50 50 50 50 50 51 51 51 52 52 53 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 57 57 57 58 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 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips Error messages Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance FCC notice Modem notices Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD
51. nd 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 exposure 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 7 4 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 in
52. odem and connector is compatible with the telecommunications system of the country you are traveling in 51 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 security 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 57 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
53. omputer 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 T fi 1 Coy Warning Please make sure that the cable you use is appropriate for the country in which you are working 54 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 Bs Fast Infrared FIR The computer s Fast Infrared FIR port allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR aware computers and peripherals such as PDAs mobile phones and infrared printers The infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to 4 Mbps at a distance of up to one meter gr E ty m E 55 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 IEEE 1394 port The computer s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported devices like a DVD CD RW combo or DVD Dual drive 56 PC Card slot The Type I
54. only other key capable of decrypting the file If you lose both passwords there will be no way to decrypt your encrypted file Be sure to safeguard all related passwords Acer eDataSecurity Management About Help og O Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management System Administration p Change Default Password for File Encryption 7 Change Supervisor Password Encryption strength C Low 128 bits Medium 192 bits High 256 bits Exit Acer eDataSecurity Management EJ File Encryption C Use a specific password Enter the password 4 to 12 characters eD S Mus Enter it again to confirm File Decryption Encryption strength selected Medium 192 I File Decryption Enter the password ER z O D 2 D e m O O fo lt Note If you forget the password the Supervisor Password can be used instead Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is 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 is unattended e Removable data devices includes USB disk drives USB pen drives USB flash drives USB MP3 drives USB memory card readers IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system e Optical drive devices includes any kind of CD ROM or D
55. 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 60 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management 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 Management consists of the following functions 1 Create backup 2 Restore from backup 3 Create factory default image CD or burn bundled software to an application CD 4 Re install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery Management 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 built in optical disk burner plug in an external USB or IEEE 1394 compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for optical disk related tasks Create backup You can create and save backup images to hard disk CD or DVD 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 Inthe Recove
56. ormation please visit our website http global acer 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 Your Acer notebook tour Front view Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Base view Specifications 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 Acer OrbiCam Launching the Acer OrbiCam Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Capturing photos videos Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam Enabling the Acer VisageON Acer GraviSense WOOAAnNAUBWN UJ UJ UJ UJ UJ UU UU NA NJ NJ NA NO NO NA NA NONO NA NAN2 NPWW SH OWOUOWAN UUOPBNNH ODUUNBWDHN S Contents Using Acer GraviSense Protecting the HDD Anti Theft Using the system utilities Acer GridVista dual display compatible Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus Frequently asked questions Requesting service Inter
57. orrectly 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 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 69 3 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 4 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 5 This equipment may not provide for the effective hand over of a call to another device connected to the same line 6 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 7 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
58. our finger on the drag the touchpad on the second cursor tap and drag the cursor Click once 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 not increase the touchpad s responsiveness Note By default vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel 24 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 Fn F12 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 keypa
59. oving 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 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 48 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 ad
60. 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 USSR parts of Africa India Ov Ul A Ww N gt People s Republic of China 59 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
61. 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 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 Ifliquid 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 Ifthe product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service Th
62. puter to temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 50 C 122 F Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields 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 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 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 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 using an extension cord Also the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating vi 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
63. rtugal 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 68 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 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 3 Some parame
64. ry settings window select Backup snapshot image and click Next 6 Select the backup method a X 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 61 Restore from backup You can restore backups previously created as stated in the Create backup section from hard disk CD or DVD 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 Inthe Acer eRecovery Management 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 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 Alt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 Inthe Acer eRecovery Management window select Recovery settings and click Next 5 n the Recovery settings window select Burn image to disk and click Next 6 Inthe Bur
65. ssible 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 67 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 Austria Po
66. sword Create New Password This is the first launch of Anti Theft and this password is used to quit this function New Password o 4 8 charaters Confirm Passwrd Your password needs to be between four and eight characters and should consist of letters and numbers Once you ve set the password the Anti Theft feature will be activated If you enter a password that is invalid for any reason you will be prompted to try a new password Wrong password 69 The password is incorrect 39 e When activated Acer GraviSense will show a full screen image and a password window Acer GraviSense Anti Theft Please enter password to disable Anti Theft e When activated the Anti Theft feature will disable the following functions Alt Tab Ctrl Shift Esc Ctrl Alt Del Windows keys Task bar ui BB WwW N gt e When activated the settings below will be changed to do nothing your personal settings will be recovered once the Anti Theft function is disabled a Power button b Sleep button C Close the lid If the system detects any movement when this function is active the system will emit a beeping sound as a warning and prompt you to enter the password NOTE Please remember the password as it cannot be changed NOTE You need to disable the Task Manager before setting the Anti Theft function 40 Using the system utilities Note The system utiliti
67. terference 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 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 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 75 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the follow
68. ters 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 4 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 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 Thegrant 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 c
69. 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 Scans Norton Anti irus Norton Protection Center S cans Norton AntiVirus Select an item to launch a scan Status J Run Full System Scan Reports LJ Scan files Create custom scan Norton AntiVirus 2006 3 Inthe Scans panel click Run Full System Scan 4 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 43 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 turned on the power but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator If it is not lit no power is being supplied to the computer Check the 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 ou
70. tings and the folder for captured photos or videos ere PI ig ars miim Poem foe OO readies sien E LL Ir im om Camera Settings Basic settings Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display then select Camera Settings from the pop up menu You can adjust the Video Audio and Zoom Face tracking options from this window Camera Settings Video Audio Zoom Face Tracking Settings for camera Acer OrbiCam Camera in use by QuickCapture Brightness iMi ta J C Mirror Vertical Contrast 7 Driver Settings Saturation Default J Low Light Boost C Color Boost Show Camera icon in the Windows taskbar Enable VisageON 33 Capture settings From the Camera Settings window click the Driver Settings button The Properties window appears Deve Set Advanced ZoomTace Tracking Device Settings allows you to change the camera brightness contrast hue saturation sharpness etc Advanced Settings allows you to activate gain control implement image mirror select image enhancements and anti flicker settings and turn on off the camera indicator Zoom Face Track Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level and turn the face tracking feature on or off Capturing photos videos To capture a photo or a video clip rotate the Acer OrbiCam to get the desired angle then click the Take a Picture or Record a Video button The Windows Picture
71. tlet 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 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 44 No audio is heard from the computer Check the following
72. ws XP Professional Service Pack 2 Platform Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology featuring System memory Display and graphics Storage subsystem Dimensions and weight e Intel Core Duo processor T2300 T2400 T2500 T2600 2 MB L2 cache 1 66 1 83 2 2 16 GHz 667 MHz FSB Intel 945GM Express chipset Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG network connection dual band tri mode 802 11a b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology 256 512 MB or 1 GB of DDR2 533 667 MHz memory upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules dual channel support 12 1 WXGA 200 nit Acer CrystalBrite high brightness TFT LCD 1280 x 800 pixel resolution 16 10 viewing ratio supporting simultaneous multi window viewing via Acer GridVista Intel 945GM integrated 3D graphics featuring Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA 950 with up to 224 MB of shared memory supporting Microsoft DirectX 9 0 and PCI Express Dual independent display support 16 7 million colors MPEG 2 DVD hardware assisted capability e 80 100 120 GB Serial ATA hard disk drive e External IEEE 1394 bus powered optical drive e 8X DVD Super Multi double layer 5 in 1 card reader supporting Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO xD Picture Card xD 297 5 W x 210 D x 24 5 32 4 H mm 11 71 x 8 27 x 0 96 1 28 inches e 1 65 kg
73. y 41 Acer GridVista is simple to set up 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid Enjoy the convenience of a well organized desktop L JSingle Double vertical Extend HTriple primary at left H Triple primary at right FAQuad Display 1 gt Options About Exit ses ah a ee Bo Bme pee Rome r Ming Note Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value Launch Manager Launch Manager acer Button Configuration CP Launch Manager MENEE v pde C 4cer Empowering Technologyemp x Wh It Intemet Browser E E Mail lI E Mail Manager vi Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy launch buttons located above the keyboard Easy launch buttons on page 21 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 42 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

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