Acer 3650 manuel d'utilisation

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    Aspire 3650 Series User's Guide[...]

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    Changes may be made peri odically to the infor mation in this publication without obligation to notify any person o f such revisions o r change s. Su ch chan ges will b e incorp orated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publ ications. This company makes no representations or warra nties, either expre ssed or implied, with[...]

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    iii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instruct ions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liq uid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Us[...]

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    iv • This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power ou tlet is properly grounded be fore inserting the AC adapter plu g. Do not insert the plug into a non-g rounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for details. Warning! Th e grounding p in is a s[...]

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    v Replacing the battery p ack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Repl ace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your product. Use of anothe r battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Warning! Batteries may ex plode if not handl ed properly. Do no t disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from childr[...]

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    vi Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eye strain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front o f a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, p erson al health and other factors greatly i[...]

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    vii Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the m onitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying o ut. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge o f the display so your eyes point downward when looking at [...]

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    viii First things first We would like to thank you for mak ing an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we h ave 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 th e po[...]

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    ix To turn the power off, do any of th e followin g: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Sta rt , Turn Off Computer , then click on Turn Off . • Use the power button You can also shut down the comp uter by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4> . Note: If you cannot power off the com puter nor[...]

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    x Taking care of yo ur 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. • Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of used batteries accordin g to local regulations. Recycle if possib[...]

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    Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Disposal instructions v Tips and information for comfortable use vi First things first viii Your guides viii Basic care and tips for using your computer viii Turning your computer on and off viii Taking care of your computer ix Taking care of your AC adapter ix Taking care of your [...]

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    International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 39 Before you call 39 Acer Arcad e 40 Finding and playing con tent 41 Settings 41 Arcade contr ols 42 Navigation controls 42 Player controls 42 Virtual keyboard 43 Background mode 43 Cinema 44 Settings 44 Album 45 Editing Pictures 45 Slide Show settings 45 Video 46 Playing a video file 46 Snapshot 46 Editing v[...]

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    Fax/data modem 55 Built-in networ k feature 56 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 56 PC Card slot 57 Installi ng memor y 58 BIOS utility 58 Boot sequence 58 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 59 Playing DVD movies 59 Power management 60 Acer eRecovery Manageme nt 60 Create backup 61 Restore from backup 61 Create factory default imag[...]

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    1 Empowering Technology Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology toolba r makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer computer. Displayed by default in the upper-right co rn er of your screen, it features the following handy utilities: • Acer eLock Manageme nt limits access to [...]

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    2 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data, optic al and fl oppy drives to ensure that data can't be stolen while your notebook is unattend ed. • Removable data device s — includes USB disk drives, US B pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives,[...]

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    3 Empowering Technology[...]

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    4 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a syste m optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. It pr ovides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. The user can also enable advanced option s for full control over the foll owing options: ?[...]

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    5 Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a po werful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by th e manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies spa ce in a hidden partition on your system's hard drive. By default, user-c reated ba ckups are stored on the D: drive[...]

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    6 Empowe ring Tech nology For more information, please refer to "Acer eReco very Manageme nt" on page 60 in the AcerSystem User's Guide . Note: If your computer did not com e with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Manageme nt's "System backup to optical disk" feature to bu rn a backup image to CD or[...]

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    7 Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspec t hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or oth er Windows sett ings, and to monitor the system health status. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Displays general system status and [...]

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    8 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer ePower Manage ment Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Ac er ePower Managem ent from the Empo wering Technol ogy interface. AC mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is "Maxim um Performance." You can a djust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or[...]

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    9 Empowering Technology Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in the upper half of the wind ow.. For additional options, click "Settings" to: • Set alarms . • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions to be taken when the co ver is closed or the power button i s pressed.[...]

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    10 Empowe ring Tech nology[...]

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    11 Empowering Technology Acer ePresentati on Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you proj ect your computer's display to an external device or projector using the hot key: Fn + F5. If auto-d etection hardware is implemented in the system and the external di splay supports it, your system display will be automatica lly switched out wh[...]

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    12 Empowe ring Tech nology[...]

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    13 English Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... po ster, let us show you around yo ur new Acer notebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Keyboard For enteri ng data into you r computer. 3 Touchpad Touch-s[...]

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    14 English Closed front view 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your ha nds when you use the computer. 6 Microphone Internal microphon e for sound recording. 7 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequ ently used programs. See "Easy-launch butto ns" on page 24 for more details. 8 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) t[...]

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    15 English Left view 7 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in de vices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 8 Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g ., speakers, headphones). 9 Latch Locks and releases the lid. # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-co mpatible computer security lo[...]

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    16 English Right view # Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the compu ter is turned off.[...]

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    17 English Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. 2 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devi ces (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 3 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 4 External displ ay (VGA) port Connects to a display devic e (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).[...]

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    18 English Base view # Item Description 1 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer 's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Memory compartment Houses th e computer's main memory. 5 Ventil ation s lots a nd cooling fan Enable the computer to stay coo[...]

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    19 English Specifications Operating system • Windows ® Vista ™ Capable • Genuine W indows ® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) Windows ® Vista ™ Capable PCs come with Windows ® XP installed, an d can be upgrade d to Wind ows ® Vista ™ . For more information on Windo ws ® Vista ™ and how to upgrade, go to: Microsoft.co m/ windowsvist[...]

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    20 English Audio • Intel ® High-Definition au dio support • Audio system with two built-in speakers • Sound Blaster Pro ™ and MS So und compa tible • Built-in microphon e Power subsystem • ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hi bernation p ower-saving mo des • 29 W 2000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (4-cell) • Ac[...]

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    21 English I/O interface • PC Card slot (one Type II) • Three USB 2.0 ports • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-o ut port • Microphone-in jac k • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Security • Kensington l ock slot • BIOS user and supervisor passwords Softwa[...]

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    22 English Note: The specifications listed above are for reference on ly. The exact config uration of you r PC depend s on the model p urchased. System compliance • Wi-Fi ® • ACPI • Mobile PC 2002 • DMI 2.0 Warranty One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW)[...]

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    23 English Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read statu s indicators, in cluding four on the front panel. The power, battery and wireless communi cation status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is cl osed. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light sho ws green when in AC mode[...]

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    24 English Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are four button s. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Emp owering Key < > and one user-programmable button. Press < > to run the Acer Empowering Technology. Please see " Acer Empowe ring T echnology " on page 1 . Th e mail and We [...]

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    25 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a poin ting device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor respon ds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum co mfort and support. Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the tou chpad: • Move y[...]

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    26 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 w ill not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It c an [...]

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    27 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and a n embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, functi on 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 k eypad functions like a desktop n umeric keypad. It is indicated by [...]

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    28 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access m ost of the computer's controls like screen b rightness, volume output an d the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the [...]

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    29 English Hotkey Icon Function Description <Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys. <Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. See " Acer Empowering Technolo gy" on pag e 1 . <Fn> + <F3> Acer ePower Management Launches Acer ePower Management i n Acer Empo[...]

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    30 English Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and th e US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of yo ur keyboard. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-ri ght of the keyboard, or ho ld < Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard[...]

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    31 English Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the com puter is on. Insert a clip to the emerg ency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kens ington- com patible security slot for a secur[...]

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    32 English Audio The computer comes with 32-bi t Intel High-Definition audio, an d built-in stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See " Hotkeys" on page 28 for more information on adjusting the sp eaker volume.[...]

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    33 English Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Win dows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual- display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual monitor feature of you r notebook, first ensure that the second moni tor is conn ected, then, select Start , Control Panel , D is[...]

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    34 English 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 win dow into the approp riate grid. 3 Enjoy the c onvenience of a well-o rganized de sktop. Note: Please ensure that the resolu tion setting of your s econd monitor is set to the [...]

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    35 English You can acces s the Launch Mana ger by click ing on Start , All Programs , and then Launch Man ager to start the application. Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti-v irus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep your computer d ata safe and secure. How do I check for viruses? A Full Syst[...]

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    36 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 o ne. I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. Check the fo[...]

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    37 English No audio is heard from the computer. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In Windo ws, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the ic on and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. In W indows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. You can [...]

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    38 English • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power ou tlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected secu rely to the computer's parallel port or a USB port a nd the corresponding port on the printer. I want to set up my location to use the internal modem. To properly use your commu nication sof[...]

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    39 English To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is sho wing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instruct ions to perform system recovery. Important! This feature o ccupies 4 to 5 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk. Requesting service I[...]

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    40 English Acer Arcade Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, TV, DVD m ovies and videos. It can be operated using your pointing dev ice or remote control. To watch or listen, click or select a content b utton (e.g., Music, Video, etc.) on the Arcade home page. • Music — listen to music files in a variety of formats • TV — w[...]

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    41 English Finding and playing content Clicking a button on the A rcade home page opens the corresponding feature's home page. The c ontent pages have button s on the left and a c ontent browsing area on the right. If a button shows one of several choices, such as sort order, the current setting is shown by a brig htly colored ba ll on the but[...]

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    42 English In Audio Settings : Use "Speaker Environment" to choose be tween "H eadphones," "SPDIF," "2" or more speakers depending on yo ur audio equipment. "Output Mode" should be set to "Stereo" if you are listening to speakers, "Dolby Surr ound," or "Vi rtual Surroun d So[...]

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    43 English Note : When playing D VDs and watching TV, there are add itional controls added to the right of the volume controls. These are discussed in more detail in the Cinema and TV sections o f this guide. Virtual keyboard Whenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or folder, you can use the onscree n virtual keyb[...]

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    44 English Cinema If your computer came with a DVD driv e, you can play mov ies from DVDs and video CDs ( VCDs) with the C inema func tion of Acer A rcade. Thi s player ha s the features and controls of a typical DVD player. When you insert a disk into the DV D drive, the movie begins playing automatically. To control the movie, the pop-up player c[...]

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    45 English Album Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide sho w, from any available drive on your comput er. Click the Album button on the Arcade Home page to show the Albu m main page. The content area on the right shows both indi vidual pictures and folders. Click on a folder to open it. To view a slide show, open the f[...]

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    46 English To add background music to a slide show , click on the "Slide Show Music" option. The Slide Sho w Music page will ask you to choose music from your personal music library. Click Load Default Settings to return your settings to their default values. Video To open the Video function, click Vi deo on the Arcade Home p age. Note : [...]

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    47 English Note: For more details on editing vid eo and all the associated features, please refer to the Acer Arcade help m enu. Music For convenient access to your music collectio n, click Music on the Arcade homepage to open the M usic homepage. Select the folder, CD or category that con tains the music you want to listen to. Click Play to listen[...]

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    48 English It is also possible to burn combo CD/DVDs with m usic, photos, film and TV clips all in one. The possibilities are endless! For specific details about each of these optio ns, click the Help button to open the Arcade help menu. File type compatibility For details on file compatibility, please refer to the first page of the Arcad e online [...]

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    49 English Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hin ts to consider when moving around or traveling with your comp uter. 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 Sh[...]

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    50 English Note: If the Sleep indicator is of f, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned of f. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on, the compu ter has entered Sleep mode. In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on. Note that the co mputer may enter Hibernation mode after bei[...]

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    51 English Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect yo ur computer while traveling to and from work: • Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping th e computer with you. • If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry th e computer with you, leave the co mputer in the trunk of the car to a void[...]

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    52 English Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the co mputer home, follow these guidelines to protect your comp uter while traveling: • Always take the computer as carry-on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. A irport security X-ray machines are safe, but do not put th e computer throug h a m[...]

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    53 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 compu ter. Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kens ington- com patible security slot for a [...]

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    54 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 yo u press < F2 > to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. • Type the Supervisor Password an d press < Enter > to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the pas[...]

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    55 English Expanding through options Your notebo ok PC offers you a complete mo bile computi ng experien ce. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral de vices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instru ctions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the following section. Fax/data modem Y[...]

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    56 English Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to con nect your computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cab le from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the comp uter to a network jack or hub o n your network. Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-spe[...]

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    57 English PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the comp uter accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the com puter. These cards should have a PC Card logo on the m. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afford ed by desktop PCs. Popular PC Cards incl[...]

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    58 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 co ver; then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diag onally into the slot, [...]

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    59 English Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the B IOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of th e screen and use the <F5> and <F6> keys to set this value to Enabled . Password To set a password on boot, a[...]

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    60 English Power management This computer has a built- in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any ac tivity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, m ouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to th e computer , and video memory. If no activi ty is detected for a period of time (called an ina[...]

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    61 English Create backup You can create and save b ackup images to hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Managem ent utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. Th e default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management windo w, select Recovery settings and click Next . 5 I[...]

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    62 English Create factory default image CD When the System CD and R ecovery CD are not available, you can create them by using this feature. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Managem ent utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. Th e default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management w[...]

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    63 English Change password Acer eRecovery Managemen t and Acer disk-to-disk recovery a re protected by a password that can be changed by the user. Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery Managem ent. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Managem ent utility. 3 Enter the password t[...]

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    64 English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a pro blem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require openin g up the computer. Do not atte mpt to open the computer yourself; co ntact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Troubleshooting tip[...]

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    65 English English If you still encounter problems after going thro ugh the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service c enter for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS u tility.[...]

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    66 English Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc . has determined that this product mee ts the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficien cy. FCC notice This device has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Th[...]

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    67 English English Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this d evice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, inclu ding interference that may cause undesired ope ration. Notice: Canadian users This Cla[...]

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    68 English Your telephone company may make ch anges in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could a ffect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in ad vance to give you an opportunity to maintain unin terru pted te lephone service . If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnec[...]

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    69 English English Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equ ipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates n o endorsement o f the product b y Telecom, nor do es it provide any sort of warranty . Above all, it provides [...]

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    70 English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser p roduct. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (sho wn below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WH EN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PROD UIT LASERATTENTION: RAD IATION D[...]

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    71 English English Radio device regulatory notice Note : Below regulatory information is for mo dels with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth o nly. General This product complies with the radio fre quency and safety standards of any country or region in which it h as been approved for wireless use. De pending on configura tions, this pr oduct may or may [...]

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    72 English List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germ any, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxemb ourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Rep ublic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. Usage allowed in t[...]

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    73 English English 2 This device is restricted to indoor us e due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this prod uct to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduc e the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mo bile Satellite systems. 3 High power radar are allocated as primary user[...]

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    74 English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC R ules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This d evice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must ac cept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. T[...]

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    75 English English Declaration of Conf ormity for CE Marking Is in compliance with the essential requ irements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives. The product specified ab ove was tested conforming to the applicable Rules under the most accurate measurement st andards possible, and all the necessary steps have been taken a[...]

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    76 English LCD panel ergonomic specifications Design viewi ng distance 500 mm Design inclination angle 0.0° Design azimuth angle 90.0° Viewing direction range class Class IV Screen tilt angle 85.0° Design screen illuminance • Illuminance level: [250 + (250cos α )] lx where α = 85° • Color: Source D65 Reflection class of LCD panel (positiv[...]

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    77 English Index A AC adapter caring for ix audio 32 adjusting the volume 32 troublesh ooting 37 B battery pack caring for x BIOS utility 58 brightness hotkeys 29 C caps lock 27 on indicator 23 care AC adapter ix battery pack x computer ix CD-ROM ejecting manually 37 troublesh ooting 37 cleaning computer x computer caring for ix cleaning x disconne[...]

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    78 English P password 53 types 53 PC Card 57 ejecting 57 inserting 57 ports 55 printer troublesh ooting 37 problems 36 CD-ROM 37 display 36 keyboard 37 printer 37 startup 36 troublesh ooting 64 Q questions setting location for modem use 38 S safety CD or DVD 70 FCC notice 66 modem notices 67 scroll lock 27 security keylock 31, 53 passwords 53 speak[...]