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Acer Aspire 1650 Owner's Manual

1. Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight Do not place it near sources of heat such as a radiator Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 50 C 122 F Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields 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 befor
2. battery is not fully charged you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the meeting room If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode Press lt Fn gt lt F4 gt or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer To resume open the display if closed then press and release the power 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 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 AC adapter and power cord The printed User s Guide 38 English Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you If you need to stop for a
3. then select the disk you d like to watch from the list on the right When viewing DVDs the following special controls are added to the pop up panel DVD Menu Subtitle Language Angle The disk currently playing will be shown in the area above the list of drives This page is also displayed when you press the Stop button during a movie The buttons on the left side allow you to resume the movie from the point it was stopped restart the movie from the beginning jump to the DVD menu eject the disk or go to the DVD Settings page 31 English DVD settings There are two types of DVD settings Video and Language Click the appropriate button to open its settings page Video The Video settings control the video output of DVDs VCDs Hardware acceleration takes advantage of the special processing power of some graphics cards to reduce CPU loading when playing back DVDs and video files If you have problems with video quality try turning this option Off Select an output type 4 3 Standard or 16 9 Widescreen according to your display preferences The Letterbox option displays widescreen movie content in its original aspect ratio and adds black bars at the top and bottom of the screen The Pan amp Scan feature is for DVD titles with a widescreen aspect ratio Acer CinemaVision is a nonlinear video stretching technology that produces minimal distortion in the center of the
4. 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 Portugal Finland Sweden United Kingdom Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Hungary Czech Republic Slovak Republic Slovenia Cyprus and Malta Usage allowed in the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information please contact local office in the country of use Notice for Australia For safety reasons only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified 54 English English Notice for New Zealand For modem with approval number PTC 211 03 008 1 The grant of a Telepermit for
5. 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 parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom s Specifications a 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 co
6. buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs See Easy launch buttons on page 10 for more details 9 Power button Turns the computer on and off Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output 2 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on 3 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged 4 Bluetooth communication button indicator Press to enable disable Bluetooth function Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth communications for selected models 5 Wireless communication button indicator Press to enable disable the wireless function Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication 6 Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman Item Description 3 English Left view 7 Microphone jack Accepts input from external microphones 8 Headphone speaker line out jack Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers headphones 9 USB 2 0 port Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 10 Latch Locks and releases the lid Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type 2 LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active 3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the co
7. 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 The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps To simplify the keyboard legend cursor control key symbols are not printed on the keys Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock lt Fn gt lt F11 gt When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric 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 lt Fn gt lt F12 gt When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively Scroll Lock does not work with some applications Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner Cursor control keys on embedded keypad Hold lt Shift gt while using cursor control keys Hold lt Fn gt while using cursor control keys Main keyboard keys Hold lt Fn gt while typing letters on embedded keypad Type the letters in a normal manner 14 English Window
8. 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 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 Press the slot eject button to pop out the eject button then press it again to eject the card 45 English Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory 1 Turn off the computer unplug the AC adapter if connected and remove the battery pack Then turn the computer over to access its base 2 Remove the screws from the memory cover then lift up and remove the memory cover 3 a Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot then b gently press it down until it clicks into place 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw 5 Reinstall the battery pack and reconnect the AC adapter 6 Turn on the computer The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program bui
9. lock if you are using one to secure the computer Moving around When you are just moving within short distances for example from your office desk to a meeting room Preparing the computer Before moving the computer close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the building To bring the computer out of Sleep mode open the display 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 37 English 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
10. 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 Region code Country or region 1 USA Canada 2 Europe Middle East South Africa Japan 3 Southeast Asia Taiwan South Korea 4 Latin America Australia New Zealand 5 Former USSR parts of Africa India 6 People s Republic of China 47 English Note To change the region code insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive Please refer to the online help for more information Power management This computer has a built in power management unit that monitors system activity System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices keyboard mouse hard disk peripherals connected to the computer and video memory If no activity is detected for a period of time called an inactivity timeout the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy This computer employs a power management scheme that supports the advanced configuration and power interface ACPI which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Windows handles all power saving ch
11. picture Stretch stretches the video display to the size of the display screen The Color profile option allows you to select from a list of color configurations to change the overall color of the video content during playback Original uses the color scheme of the disk you are watching while Vivid Bright and Theater add enhanced color to the video display Acer ClearVision is a video enhancement technology that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness contrast saturation levels so that you do not need to change the color settings if the movie you are watching contains scenes that are overly dark or too bright Click Restore to factory settings to return the settings to their default values Language The Language settings control the audio and subtitle output of DVDs VCDs Subtitle selects the default subtitle language for DVDs when available The factory setting is Off Closed caption turns on the closed captions on DVDs This function displays captions encoded in the video signal that describe onscreen action and dialog for the hearing impaired The factory setting is Off Audio selects the default language for DVD titles 32 English Album Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slideshow from any available drive on your computer Click the Album button on the Arcade Home page to show the Album main page The content area on the righ
12. the battery pack Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet If it is lit check the following Is a non bootable non system disk in the external USB floppy drive Remove or replace it with a system disk and press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt to restart the system Nothing appears on the screen The computer s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not turn the display back on three things might be the cause The brightness level might be too low Press lt Fn gt lt gt increase to adjust the brightness level The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the display toggle hotkey lt Fn gt lt F5 gt to toggle the display back to the computer If the Sleep indicator is lit the computer is in Sleep mode Press and release the power button to resume Image is not full screen Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on the screen If you set the resolution lower than this native resoution the screen expands to fill the computer display Right click on your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up the Display Properties dialog box Then click on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is set to the appropriate resolution Resolutions lower than the specified resoluti
13. Album 32 Slideshow settings 33 Video 33 Playing a video file 33 Video authoring 34 Music 34 Burner 35 Copy Back up your CD DVD collection 35 Audio Create your own greatest hits CDs 35 Data Store files simply and easily 35 Video Your world in pictures 35 Taking your notebook PC with you 36 Disconnecting from the desktop 36 Moving around 36 Preparing the computer 36 What to bring to meetings 37 Taking the computer home 37 Preparing the computer 37 What to take with you 37 Special considerations 38 Setting up a home office 38 Traveling with the computer 38 Preparing the computer 38 What to take with you 38 Special considerations 39 Traveling internationally with the computer 39 Preparing the computer 39 What to bring with you 39 Special considerations 39 Securing your computer 40 Using a computer security lock 40 Using passwords 40 Entering passwords 41 Setting passwords 41 Expanding through options 42 Connectivity options 42 Fax data modem 42 Built in network feature 43 Universal Serial Bus USB 43 PC Card slot 44 Installing memory 45 BIOS utility 45 Boot sequence 45 Enable disk to disk recovery 46 Password 46 Using software 46 Playing DVD movies 46 Power management 47 Acer eRecovery 47 Create backup 48 Restore from backup 48 Create factory default image CD 48 Re install bundled software without CD 49 Change password 49 Troubleshooting 50 Troubleshoot
14. Aspire 1650 Series User s Guide 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 Model number __________________________________ Serial number ___________________________________ Date of purchase ________________________________ Place of purchase ________________________________ Copyright 2005 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved Aspire 1650 Series User s Guide Original Issue Sep 2005 Aspire 1650 Series Notebook PC Acer and the Acer logo are r
15. below are available to control and fine tune the features and settings of Acer Arcade Hotkey Function lt Fn gt lt F1 gt Online help menu lt Fn gt lt F3 gt Acer ePower Management with battery information lt Fn gt lt F5 gt Display toggle lt Fn gt lt F6 gt Screen blank lt Fn gt lt F8 gt Speaker toggle lt Fn gt lt gt Volume up increases the speaker volume lt Fn gt lt gt Volume down decreases the speaker volume lt Fn gt lt gt Brightness up increases the screen brightness lt Fn gt lt gt Brightness down decreases the screen brightness lt Fn gt lt Home gt Play press to start playing the audio track or video file Press again to pause lt Fn gt lt Pg Up gt Stop press to stop playing the audio track or video file lt Fn gt lt Pg Dn gt Backward press to skip backward to the previous track or video file and start playing lt Fn gt lt End gt Forward press to skip forward to the next track or video file 29 English Finding and playing content Clicking a button on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature s home page The content pages have buttons on the left and a content browsing area on the right If a button shows one of several choices such as sort order the current setting is shown by a brightly colored ball on the left side To pick content click an item in the content area When there is m
16. chniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction Radio device regulatory notice Note Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and or Bluetooth only General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use Depending on configurations this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices such 58 English English 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 Art 3 1a EN 60950 Art 3 1b EN 301 489 1 17 Art 3 2 EN 300 328 2 Art 3 2 EN 301 893 applies to 5 GHz only 59 English 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 Re
17. 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 26 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 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 Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Disk boot failure Insert a system bootable disk into the floppy drive A then press lt Enter gt to reboot Equipment configuration error Press lt F2 gt during POST to enter the BIOS utility 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 type error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center I O parity error Contact your
18. connections network 43 D display hotkeys 15 troubleshooting 23 DVD 46 DVD movies playing 46 E error messages 50 Euro 16 F FAQ See frequently asked questions frequently asked questions 23 front view 2 H Hibernation mode hotkey 15 hotkeys 14 I indicator lights 9 K keyboard 13 embedded numeric keypad 13 hotkeys 14 lock keys 13 troubleshooting 24 Windows keys 14 L LEDs 9 left view 2 M media access on indicator 9 memory installing 45 messages error 50 modem 42 N network 43 Notebook Manager hotkey 15 64 English num lock 13 on indicator 9 numeric keypad embedded 13 P password 40 types 40 PC Card 44 ejecting 44 inserting 44 ports 42 printer troubleshooting 24 problems 23 CD ROM 24 display 23 keyboard 24 printer 24 startup 23 troubleshooting 50 Q questions setting location for modem use 24 S safety CD or DVD 57 FCC notice 51 general instructions 55 modem notices 52 scroll lock 13 security keylock 17 40 passwords 40 speakers hotkey 15 troubleshooting 24 status indicators 9 support information 26 T touchpad 11 hotkey 15 using 11 12 travel international flights 39 local trips 38 troubleshooting 50 tips 50 U universal serial bus 43 V view front 3 left 3 rear 4 right 4 volume adjusting 18 W Windows keys 14
19. dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard error or no keyboard connected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Memory size mismatch Press lt F2 gt during POST to enter the BIOS utility then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot 51 English Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner Acer Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver C
20. ditional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer 39 English Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling Always take the computer as carry on luggage If possible have the computer inspected by hand Airport security X ray machines are safe but do not put the computer through a metal detector 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 AC adapter Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling Spare fully charged battery packs Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Proof of purchase in case you need to show it to customs officials International Travelers Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tips are useful when traveling internationally 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 vol
21. ductive please refer to the AcerSystem User s Guide This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities data recovery expansion options and troubleshooting In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook It is available in Portable Document Format PDF and comes preloaded on your notebook Follow these steps to access it 1 Click on Start All Programs AcerSystem 2 Click on AcerSystem User s Guide Note Viewing the file requires Adobe 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 v 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
22. e password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery window select Recovery actions and click Next 5 In the Recovery settings window select Reinstall applications drivers and click Next 6 Select the desired driver application and follow the instructions on screen to re install At first launch Acer eRecovery prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up the software content window Change password Acer eRecovery and Acer disk to disk recovery are protected by a password that can be changed by the user Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery window select Recovery settings and click Next 5 In the Recovery settings window select Password Change Acer eRecovery 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 50 English English 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
23. e removing or replacing batteries Do not tamper with batteries Keep them away from children Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if possible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Use a soft moist cloth Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners If either of the following occurs the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged the computer does not operate normally please refer to Frequently asked questions on page 23 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 warrant
24. ea on the right side They are organized by folders and a thumbnail image shows the first frame of the video To play a video file click on it The video will play full screen The pop up control panel will appear at the bottom of the screen when you move the mouse To return to the Video page click Stop 34 English Video authoring Click the Video Authoring button to open the PowerProducer program which allows you to finalize your digital video productions and burn them to disk Before you produce your movie using PowerProducer first gather or create its component parts video clips photos and background music You may collect raw footage yourself with a camcorder or other recording device or you may simply use files that you have on hand including movies you have already created in a video editing program When your movie is ready for production use PowerProducer which offers basic video editing tools PowerProducer s production functions include burns CDs DVDs VCDs SVCDs and editable DVDs erases rewritable disks that contain unwanted content copies disks defragments disks for appending video content burns DV content straight to DVD sets chapters within video content adds background music to videos and menus offers custom menu layouts for buttons frames and backgrounds captures from DVD firewire devices analog capture cards USB devices and files For hel
25. egistered trademarks of Acer Incorporated Other companies product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies iii 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 the Aspire series of notebook PC your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs Your guides To help you use your Aspire we have designed a set of guides 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 1 for the location of the power button 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 pro
26. en in AC mode Icon Function Description Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is active Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication Power Lights up when the computer is on Battery Lights up when the battery is being charged 10 English Easy launch buttons Located at the upper right above the keyboard are four buttons These buttons are called easy launch buttons They are mail Web browser Empowering Key lt gt and one user programmable button Press lt gt to run the Acer eManager Please see Acer eManager on page 19 The mail and Web browser buttons are pre set to email and Internet programs but can be reset by users To set the Web browser mail and programmable buttons run the Acer Launch Manager See Launch Manager on page 21 Easy launch button Default application Acer eManager user programmable P User programmable Web browser Internet browser user programmable Mail Email application user programmable 11 English 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 sup
27. en to them on any CD player Convert songs from your music collection to MP3 and other popular audio formats Even create MP3 CDs with over 100 of your favorite songs and listen to them on your PC or MP3 CD player Data Store files simply and easily Copy your computer s hard disk files for easy recovery in the event of a crash Archiving your data on CD DVD eliminates the need for extra hard disks Video Your world in pictures Turn digital photos into a slideshow VCD with background music that can be played by most DVD players Bring new life to your video clips and share any event with your friends and family for playback on most DVD players You can even add customized menus to Video CDs and Super Video CDs For specific details about each of these options consult the User s Guide or click the Help button to open NTI CD DVD Maker s help menu 36 English 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 2 Remove any media floppy disks or compact disks from the drive s 3 Shut down the computer 4 Close the display cover 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter 6 Disconnect the keyboard pointing device printer external monitor and other external devices 7 Disconnect the Kensington
28. er on page 19 lt Fn gt lt F4 gt Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode lt Fn gt lt F5 gt Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both lt Fn gt lt F6 gt Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return lt Fn gt lt F7 gt Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off lt Fn gt lt F8 gt Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off lt Fn gt lt F9 gt Media lock Turns the front panel Arcade media buttons on and off lt Fn gt lt gt Volume up Increases the sound volume lt Fn gt lt gt Volume down Decreases the sound volume lt Fn gt lt gt Brightness up Increases the screen brightness lt Fn gt lt gt Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness 16 English Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper center and or bottom right of your keyboard The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Either press lt gt at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold lt Alt Gr gt and then press the lt 5 gt key at the upper center of the keyboard Note Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to www microsoft com typography faq faq12 htm for more information The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Either
29. evices 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 61 English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local manufacturer importer is responsible for this declaration Product name Notebook PC Model number ZL3 Machine type Aspire 165xxx SKU number Aspire 165xxx 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 62 English English Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives The product specified above was tested conforming to the applicable Rules under the most accurate measurement standards possible and all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that product
30. external monitor port One speaker headphone out jack 3 5mm mini jack One audio line in jack 3 5mm mini jack One microphone in jack 3 5mm mini jack Three USB 2 0 ports Weight with battery 3 0 kg 6 6 lbs Dimensions 364 0 W x 279 0 D x 33 9 38 9 H mm 8 English Environment Temperature Operating 5 C 35 C Non operating 20 C 65 C Humidity non condensing Operating 20 80 RH Non operating 20 80 RH System Microsoft Windows XP Home Pro Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition for selected models ACPI 1 0b support DMI 2 0 compliant Wi Fi compliant Power Li ion battery pack 65W AC adapter 19V 3 42A Options 256MB 512MB 1GB memory upgrade module Additional 65W AC adapter Addition Li ion battery pack Additional hard disk USB floppy drive Note The specifications listed above are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased 9 English Indicators The computer has Three easy to read status indicators on the upper right above the keyboard and four on the front panel The power battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed 1 Charging The light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows green wh
31. ing tips 50 Error messages 50 Regulations and safety notices 51 ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance 51 FCC notice 51 Modem notices 52 Important safety instructions 55 Laser compliance statement 57 LCD pixel statement 57 Radio device regulatory notice 57 General 57 European Union EU 58 The FCC RF safety requirement 59 Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 60 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 61 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking 62 Index 63 1 English An Aspire tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters poster let us show you around your new Aspire computer Front view Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 3 Keyboard For entering data into your computer 4 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 2 English Closed front view 5 Click buttons left center and right The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons the center button serves as a 4 way scroll button 6 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 7 Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the status of the computer s functions and components 8 Easy launch
32. inimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 4 6 meters 15 feet 16 Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before serving or disassembling this equipment 17 Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 57 English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product The CD or DVD drive s classification label shown below is located on the drive CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D OUVERTURE EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GE FFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO L SER DE LA CLASE I ADVERTENCIA RADIACI N L SER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS ADVARSEL LASERSTR LING VED BNING SE IKKE IND I STR LEN VARO LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERS TEILYLLE VARNING LASERSTR LNING N R DENNA DEL R PPNAD L TUIJOTA S TEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STR LEN VARNING LASERSTR LNING NAR DENNA DEL R PPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STR LEN ADVARSEL LASERSTR LING NAR DEKSEL PNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STR LEN LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high precision manufacturing te
33. inst unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security Important Do not forget your Supervisor Password If you forget your password please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center 41 English Entering passwords When a password is set a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen When the Supervisor Password is set a prompt appears when you press lt F2 gt to enter the BIOS utility at boot up Type the Supervisor Password and press lt Enter gt to access the BIOS utility If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press lt Enter gt When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt appears at boot up Type the User Password and press lt Enter gt to use the computer If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press lt Enter gt Important You have three chances to enter a password If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries the system halts Press and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down the computer Then turn on the computer again and try again Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility 42 English Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience C
34. ion units of the same product will continue to comply with these requirements Name of manufacturer Beijing Acer Information Co Ltd Address of manufacturer Huade Building No 18 ChuangYe Rd ShangDi Zone HaiDian District Beijing PRCE marking Contact person Mr Easy Lai Tel 886 2 8691 3089 Fax 886 2 8691 3000 E mail easy_lai acer com tw Declares that product Notebook PC Trade name Acer Model number ZL3 Machine type Aspire 165xxx SKU number Aspire 165xxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Reference no Title 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 Qualification Center Product Assurance Easy Lai Director Date 09 01 2005 63 English Index A AC adapter caring for v audio 18 adjusting the volume 18 troubleshooting 24 B battery pack caring for vi BIOS utility 45 brightness hotkeys 15 C caps lock 13 on indicator 9 care AC adapter v battery pack vi computer v CD ROM ejecting 17 ejecting manually 24 troubleshooting 24 cleaning computer vi computer caring for v cleaning vi disconnecting 36 features 1 6 20 indicators 9 keyboards 13 moving around 36 on indicator 2 9 security 40 setting up a home office 38 taking home 37 traveling internationally 39 traveling on local trips 38 troubleshooting 50 turning off v
35. itor 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 Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen To access this function please go to Start All Programs and click on Acer GridVista You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below Double vertical Triple primary at left Triple primary at right or Quad 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 3 3 4 1 2 21 English Acer Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned independently Acer GridVista is simple to set up 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well organized desktop Note Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy launch buttons located above the keyboard Easy launch buttons on page 10 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 22 English Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is a
36. kle 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 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 1 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 Do not use this product near water 4 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 reliab
37. le 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 56 English English 8 If an extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating 9 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 10 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 11 Unplug this product from the
38. lt into your computer s BIOS Your computer is already properly configured and optimized and you do not need to run this utility However if you encounter configuration problems you may need to run it To activate the BIOS utility press lt F2 gt during the POST while the notebook PC logo is being displayed Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility activate the BIOS utility then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen 46 English 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 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
39. mpliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that there is not less than 5 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the beginning of another 5 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom s 111 Emergency Service For modem with approval number PTC 211 01 030 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services 2 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 55 English 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 tin
40. mputer is turned off Icon Item Description 4 English Right view Rear view Icon Item Description 1 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot 2 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card 3 Two USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 4 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 based network 5 Modem RJ 11 port Connects to a phone line 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Icon Item Description 1 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter 2 External display VGA port Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector 3 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock 5 English Base view Item Description 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal 3 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in place 5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan 6 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory and mini PCI Card 6 English Features Microprocessor Intel Pentium M Processor 725A 730 740 750 760 770 780 or higher Intel 915PM Express chipset Memory 256 512 MB of DDR2 SDRAM s
41. n anti virus software that finds and repairs infected files and protects against viruses to keep your computer data safe and secure How do I check for viruses A Full System Scan scans all files on your computer To perform a system scan 1 Start Norton AntiVirus Double click on the Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop or click on the Start menu in the Windows taskbar highlight Programs and select Norton AntiVirus 2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window click Scan for Viruses 3 In the Scan for Viruses panel click Scan My Computer 4 Under Actions click Scan 5 When the scan is complete a scan summary appears Click Finished You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins it runs in the background so that you do not have to stop working For more information refer to the Norton AntiVirus Help menu 23 English Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer Easy solutions are provided for each one I pressed the power button but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator If it is not lit no power is being supplied to the computer Check the following If you are using on the battery it may be low and unable to power the computer Connect the AC adapter to recharge
42. n 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 Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules Located on the modem is a label that contains among other information the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment Upon request you must provide this information to your telephone company If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily If possible they will notify you in advance But if advance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will also be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC 53 English 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
43. n extended period of time and cannot carry the computer with you leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation Allow the computer to return to room temperature and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer If the temperature change is greater than 10 C 18 F allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly If possible leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home you may want to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home With a second AC adapter you can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time you might also want to add an external keyboard monitor or mouse Traveling with the computer When you are moving within a larger distance for instance from your office building to a client s office building or traveling locally Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged Airport security may require you to turn on your computer when carrying it into the gate area What to take with you Take the following items with you AC adapter Spare fully charged battery pack s Ad
44. ngs Acer ePowerManagement Acer eNetManagement Acer ePresentation Acer eRecovery and Acer eSettings To set the lt gt key see Easy launch buttons on page 10 Acer ePowerManagement for selected models Provides a central location from which to control all your PC s power schemes and maximize battery life Acer eNetManagement for selected models Helps you to quickly and easily connect to networks in a variety of locations Acer ePresentation Simplifies resolution settings when connecting to a projector Acer eRecovery Creates backups and recovers system configurations reliably Acer eSettings Makes managing system settings and security easy 20 English For more information open Acer eManager click on the appropriate application and select the Help function Note If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD please use Acer eRecovery s System backup to optical disk feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery detach all peripherals except the external Acer ODD if your computer has one including your Acer ezDock 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 mon
45. on are not full screen on the computer or on an external monitor 24 English No audio is heard from the computer Check the following The volume may be muted In Windows look at the volume control speaker icon on the taskbar If it is crossed out click on the icon and deselect the Mute all option The volume level may be too low In Windows look at the volume control icon on the taskbar You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume See Hotkeys on page 14 for more detail If headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the line out port on the computer the internal speakers automatically turn off I want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power There is a mechanical eject hole on the optical drive Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to eject the tray The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer If it works contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose The printer does not work Check the following Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer s parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer I want to set up my location to use the internal modem To properly u
46. onnect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Notice Peripheral devices Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer 52 English English Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notice Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Remarque l intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby Acer declares that this notebook PC series is i
47. onnectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer read the following section Fax data modem Your computer has a built in V 92 56 Kbps fax data modem Warning This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem To use the fax data modem port connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack Warning Please make sure that the cable you use is appropriate for the country in which you are working 43 English Built in network feature The built in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet based network To use the network feature connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet RJ 45 port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network Universal Serial Bus USB The USB 2 0 port is a high speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources 44 English PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer These cards should have a PC Card logo on them PC Cards formerly PCMCIA are add on cards for portable computers giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs Popular PC Cards include
48. ore than one CD or DVD drive all drives will be shown Pictures and videos are shown as files with thumbnails and organized into folders To browse a folder click to open it To go back up to the folder above it click the Up one level button If there is more content than will fit on a page use the buttons at the lower right to scroll through the pages Settings There are settings in Acer Arcade that allow you to fine tune its performance to your machine and your personal preferences The Settings page is reached by the Advanced Settings button on the Home page Use the screen ratio setting to choose between standard 4 3 or widescreen 16 9 display Audio output should be set to Stereo if you are listening to speakers or Virtual surround sound if you are using headphones Note If your speakers are not capable of outputting low frequency signals it is recommended that you do not select this option in order to avoid damaging your speakers Click About Acer Arcade to open a page with version and copyright information Click Restore to factory settings to return the Acer Arcade settings to their default values Arcade controls When watching video clips movies or slideshows as full screen visual content two pop up control panels are shown when you move the mouse They automatically disappear after several seconds The Navigation controls panel appears at the top and the Player controls panel appears at the bot
49. ores for your computer Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system You can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to hard disk CD or DVD Acer eRecovery consists of the following functions 1 Create backup 2 Restore from backup 3 Create factory default image CD 4 Re install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery password This chapter will guide you through each process Note This feature is only available on certain models For systems that do not have a built in optical disk burner plug in an external USB or IEEE 1394 compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery for optical disk related tasks 48 English Create backup You can create and save backup images to hard disk CD or DVD 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery window select Recovery settings and click Next 5 In the Recovery settings window select Backup snapshot image and click Next 6 Select the backup method a Use Backup to HDD to store the backup disk image on drive D b Backup to optical device to store the backup image on CD or DVD 7 After choosing the backup method click Next Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process Restore from backup You can restore back
50. p with authoring video refer to PowerProducer s online help system Music For convenient access to your music collection click Music on the Arcade homepage to open the Music homepage Select the folder or CD that contains the music you want to listen to Click Play to listen to the entire content from the beginning or select the song that you want to hear from the list in the content area The songs in the folder are shown in the content area while the left side has controls for Play Random and Repeat all The Visualize option allows you to watch computer generated visualizations while you listen to music When playing music the control panel at the bottom of the page makes it easy to adjust the volume and control playback To rip music from a CD click Rip CD In the page that opens select the songs you would like to rip or click Select or Clear all then click Rip now 35 English Burner NTI CD DVD Maker simplifies today s digital lifestyle by providing an easy and complete solution for recording data audio photos or video Now you can burn and share anything on CD DVD your data music photos or videos faster and easier than ever before Copy Back up your CD DVD collection Make backup copies of non copy protected CDs and DVDs with just a few clicks of your mouse Audio Create your own greatest hits CDs Create better sounding music in a snap Burn your favorite songs to CD so you can list
51. port Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the touchpad Move your finger across the touchpad 2 to move the cursor Press the left 1 and right 4 buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and 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 12 English 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 Function Left button 1 Right button 4 Main touchpad 2 Center button 3 Execute Quickly click twice Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor Access context menu Click once Scroll Click and hold to move up down left right 13 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full sized keys and an
52. press lt gt at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold lt Shift gt and then press the lt 4 gt key at the upper center of the keyboard Note This function varies according to the language settings 17 English Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on press the drive eject button When the power is off you can eject the drive tray by using the emergency eject hole Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the chassis of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible computer security lock Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available 18 English Audio The computer comes with 16 bit high fidelity AC 97 stereo audio and dual stereo speakers Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons See Hotkeys on page 14 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume 19 English Using the system utilities Note The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only Acer eManager The innovative Acer eManager software is designed for easy access to frequently used functions Press lt gt to launch the Acer eManager user interface which features the following main setti
53. public 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 and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the notebook PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user s manual of each RF option device Caution To comply with FCC RF 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 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 60 English English 2 This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequenc
54. ring POST To start the recovery process 1 Restart the system 2 While the Acer logo is showing press lt Alt gt 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 2 to 3 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk 26 English Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITW Your computer is backed by an International Travelers Warranty ITW that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling Our worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand An ITW passport comes with your computer This passport contains all you need to know about the ITW program A list of available authorized service centers is in this handy booklet Read this passport thoroughly Always have your ITW passport on hand especially when you travel to receive the benefits from our support centers Place your proof of purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide Please consult http global acer com Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service and please be at your computer when you call With your support we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve yo
55. s keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen brightness volume output and the BIOS utility To activate hotkeys press and hold the lt Fn gt key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination Key Description Windows key Pressed alone this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button it launches the Start menu It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions lt gt lt Tab gt Activates the next Taskbar button lt gt lt E gt Opens the My Computer window lt gt lt F1 gt Opens Help and Support Center lt gt lt F gt Opens the Search Results window lt gt lt R gt Opens the Run dialog box lt gt lt M gt Minimizes all windows lt Shift gt lt gt lt M gt Undoes the minimize all windows action Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button it opens the application s context menu 15 English Hotkey Icon Function Description lt Fn gt lt F1 gt Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys lt Fn gt lt F2 gt Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer eManager See Acer eManager on page 19 lt Fn gt lt F3 gt Acer ePowerManagement Launches Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager See Acer eManag
56. se 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 25 English 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 I 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 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 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes The system will reboot Note To activate the BIOS utility press lt F2 gt du
57. t shows both individual pictures and folders Click on a folder to open it 33 English To view a slideshow open the folder containing the pictures you wish to view then click Play slideshow The slideshow is played full screen Use the pop up control panel to control the slideshow To rotate a picture in full screen click Rotate right or Rotate left You can also view a single picture by clicking on it This opens the picture full screen Slideshow settings To change slideshow settings click the Settings button on the Album page Slide duration determines how long each slide is shown before automatically advancing to the next picture in the slideshow Transition effects sets the style of transition used between pictures To add background music to a slideshow set the Play music during slideshow option to Yes The Select Music page will ask you to choose music from your personal music library Click Restore to factory settings to return your settings to their default values Video To open the Video function click Video on the Arcade Home page Note The Video feature is designed to play back MPEG1 MPEG2 if a DVD drive is installed AVI WMV and ASF formats If you want to watch a DVD or VCD use the Cinema function Two options are shown on the Video page Video Play or Video Edit Playing a video file Click Video Play to watch video files The Video page shows the video files in the content ar
58. tage Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer If you are using the modem check if the modem and connector is compatible with the telecommunications system of the country you are traveling in 40 English Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of Learn how to protect and take care of your 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 Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility Once set you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility See BIOS utility on page 45 User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security Password on Boot secures your computer aga
59. tandard upgradeable to 2048 MB with dual soDIMM modules 512 KB flash ROM BIOS Data storage One 40 GB and above E IDE hard disk 2 5 9 5mm UltraDMA 100 One internal optical drive Display and video Thin Film Transistor TFT displaying at 15 0 XGA 1024x768 resolution 15 4 WXGA 1280x800 resolution Acer Crystal Brite for selected models ATI MOBILITY RADEON X300 with 64 128 MB of Video memory Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support Dual independent display Automatic LCD dim feature that automatically deciding the best settings for your display and conserves power Connectivity Integrated 10 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection Built in 56Kbps fax data modem Three Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports InviLink 802 11b g or 802 11a b g dual band tri mode Wireless LAN for selected models Bluetooth for selected models 7 English Audio 16 bit AC 97 stereo audio Dual speakers and one internal microphone Separate audio ports for headphone out line in and microphone in devices Keyboard and pointing device 88 89 key Windows keyboard Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function I O ports One Type II PC Card slot One RJ 11 phone jack V 92 56Kbps modem One RJ 45 network jack One DC in jack AC adapter One
60. tom of the screen 30 English Navigation controls To return to the Arcade home page click the Home button in the upper left corner of the window To go up one folder level while searching for content click Up one level To return to a previous screen click Return The buttons in the upper right minimize maximize and close have standard PC behaviours To quit Arcade click the Close button in the upper right corner of the window You can also click To PC Player controls At the bottom of the window the player controls used for video slideshows movies and music are shown The group on the left provides standard playback controls play pause stop etc The group on the right controls volume mute and volume up down Note When playing DVDs there are additional controls added to the right of the volume controls These are discussed in more detail in the Cinema section of this guide Cinema If your computer came with a DVD drive you can play movies from DVDs and Video CDs VCDs with the Cinema function of Acer Arcade This player has the features and controls of a typical DVD player When you insert a disk into the DVD drive the movie begins playing automatically To control the movie the pop up player control panel appears at the bottom of the window when you move the mouse If more than one optical drive contains a playable disk click the Cinema button on the Home page to open the Cinema content page
61. ups previously created as stated in the Create backup section from hard disk CD or DVD 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery window select Recovery 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 lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 49 English 4 In the Acer eRecovery window select Recovery settings and click Next 5 In the Recovery settings window select Burn image to disk and click Next 6 In the Burn image to disk window select 01 Factory default image and click Next 7 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process Re install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery stores pre loaded software internally for easy driver and application re installation 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery utility 3 Enter th
62. ur problems efficiently If there are error messages or beeps reported by your computer write them down as they appear on the screen or the number and sequence in the case of beeps You are required to provide the following information Name _____________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________ Telephone number _________________________________ Machine and model type ____________________________ Serial number ______________________________________ Date of purchase ___________________________________ 27 English Acer Arcade for selected models Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music photos DVD movies and videos To watch or listen click a content button e g Music Video etc on the Arcade home page Cinema Watch DVDs or VCDs Album View photos stored on your hard disk or removable media Video Watch and or edit video clips Music Listen to music files in a variety of formats Burner Create CDs and or DVDs to share or archive data TV Watch digital or analog TV programs optional Settings Adjust Acer Arcade according to your preferences Note While watching videos DVDs or slideshows your screensaver and power saving features are unavailable These functions are enabled when you listen to music 28 English Arcade hotkeys When running in the Windows environment the key combinations listed
63. wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled into the product c If the 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 If the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service 12 The notebook PC series uses lithium batteries Replace the battery with the same type as the product s battery we recommend in the product specification list Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion 13 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 14 To avoid hazard of unexpected electrical shock use the AC adapter only when the wall socket is properly grounded 15 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 m
64. y To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing For more information about our products services and support information please visit our website http global acer com Disposal instructions iii First things first iv Your guides iv Basic care and tips for using your computer iv Turning your computer on and off iv Taking care of your computer v Taking care of your AC adapter v Taking care of your battery pack vi Cleaning and servicing vi An Aspire tour 1 Front view 1 Closed front view 2 Left view 3 Right view 4 Rear view 4 Base view 5 Features 6 Indicators 9 Easy launch buttons 10 Touchpad 11 Touchpad basics 11 Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 13 Windows keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Special keys 16 Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray 17 Using a computer security lock 17 Audio 18 Adjusting the volume 18 Using the system utilities 19 Acer eManager 19 Acer GridVista dual display compatible 20 Launch Manager 21 Norton AntiVirus 22 Frequently asked questions 23 Requesting service 26 International Travelers Warranty ITW 26 Before you call 26 Contents Acer Arcade for selected models 27 Arcade hotkeys 28 Finding and playing content 29 Settings 29 Arcade controls 29 Navigation controls 30 Player controls 30 Cinema 30 DVD settings 31
65. y 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 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 Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 a Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device b Operation in 2 4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing c Operation in 5 GHz band The device for the band 5150 5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co 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 d

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