Acer 3610 Series manual

Aspire 3610 Series User's Guide[...]

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iii First things first We would like to thank you for making th e Aspire series of notebook PC you r choice for meeting your mobi le 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 releas[...]

iv To turn the power off, do any of th e followin g: • 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 comp uter by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4> . Note: If you cannot power off the com puter norm[...]

v 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[...]

First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iii Turning your computer on and off iii Taking care of your computer iv Taking care of your AC adapter iv Taking care of your battery pack v Cleaning and servicing v An Aspire tour 1 Front view 1 Closed front view 2 Left view 3 Right view 3 Rear view 4 Base view 5 S[...]

Acer Arcade 26 Arcade hotkeys 27 Finding and playing content 28 Settings 28 Arcade controls 28 Navigation controls 29 Player controls 29 Cinema 29 DVD settings 30 Album 31 Slideshow settings 32 Video 32 Playing a video file 32 Video authoring 33 Music 33 Burner 34 Copy — Back up your CD/DVD collection 34 Audio — Create your own greatest hits CD[...]

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 BIOS utility 45 Boot sequence 45 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 46 Password 46 Using [...]

Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 61 Environmental Policy Declaration 62 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 63 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking 64 Index 65[...]

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1 English An Aspire tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... po ster, let us show you around yo ur new Aspir e computer. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 3 Microphone Internal micropho[...]

2 English Closed front view 5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointi ng device which fu nctions lik e a computer mouse. 6 Click buttons (left, center and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serv es as a 4-way scroll button. 7 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequ ently used programs[...]

3 English Left view Right view 7 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on. 8 Latch Locks and releases the lid. # Icon Item Description 1 Three USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card. 3 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. # Item Description 1 Op[...]

4 English Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to a Fast Ethernet network. 4 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. 5 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devic es (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). [...]

5 English Base view # Item Description 1 Memory bay Houses the computer's main memory. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer coo l. Note : Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6[...]

6 English Specifications Operating system Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) Platform Processor: •I n t e l ® Celeron ® M processor 360/370/380 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.40/1.50/1.60 GHz, 400 MHz FSB) •I n t e l ® Pentium ® M processor 725A (2 MB L2 cache, 1.60 GHz, 400 [...]

7 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. Communication Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready WLAN (manufacturing op tion): integrated Acer InviLink ™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi ® CERTIF[...]

8 English Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read statu s indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the fron t panel. The power, battery and wireless communi cation status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. Icon Function Description Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Num Lock Lights [...]

9 English 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light sho ws green when in AC mode. Easy-launch buttons Located at the upper-left, above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering Key < > and one user-program mable b[...]

10 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing 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 yo[...]

11 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. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touc hpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Q [...]

12 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 [...]

13 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 [...]

14 English Hotkey Icon Function Description <Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys. <Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings Launc hes Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. See "Acer eManager" on page 1 8 . <Fn> + <F3> Acer ePowerManagement Launches Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager. See "Acer eManager[...]

15 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[...]

16 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 c hassis of the computer, lets you connect[...]

17 English Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high -fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and du al stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hotkeys" on page 13 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume.[...]

18 English Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Win dows XP only. Acer eManager The innovative Acer eManage r software is designed for easy access to frequently used functions. Press < > to launch the Acer eManager user interface, which features four main settings: Acer ePowerMa nagement, Acer ePresentati[...]

19 English For more information, ope n Acer eManager, click on the approp riate application and select the Help function . Note: If your computer did not com e with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use A cer eRecovery's "System backup to o ptical disk" feature to burn a backu p image to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when re[...]

20 English Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two d isplays 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 win dow into the approp riate grid. 3 Enjoy the c onvenience of a well-o rganize[...]

21 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[...]

22 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 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 t[...]

23 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 icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too lo w. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. You can a[...]

24 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 yo ur Operating System. After the Operating System is set up, you can proceed with the Internet Connection se tup. I want to resto re my computer to its original settings without recov[...]

25 English Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Your computer is backed by an Internation al 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 yo ur computer. This passport c ontains all you[...]

26 English Acer Arcade Acer Arcade is an integrated player fo r music, photos, DVD mo vies and videos. To watch or listen, click a content button (e.g., Music, Video, etc.) on the Arcade home page. • Cinema — Watch D VDs or VCDs • Album — View photos stored on your hard disk or removable medi a • Video — Watch and/or edit video clip s ?[...]

27 English Arcade hotkeys When running in the Windows environmen t, the key combinations listed below are available to control and fine-tune the features and setting s of Acer Arcade. Hotkey Function <Fn> + <F1> Online help menu <Fn> + <F3> Acer ePowerManagement with battery information <Fn> + <F5> Display toggle[...]

28 English Finding and playing content Clicking a button o n the Arcade home page op ens 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 brightly colore d ball on the lef[...]

29 English Navigation controls To return to the Arcade home page, clic k the Home button in the up per 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 . Th e buttons in the upper right (minimize, maximize, an d close) have standard PC behaviours. To [...]

30 English DVD settings There are two types of DVD settings: "Video" and "Languag e." Click the appropriate button to op en 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 pla[...]

31 English Album Acer Arcade lets you view digital photo s individually or as a slideshow, from any available drive on your compu ter. Click the Album button on the Arcade Home page to show the Album ma in page. The content area on the right shows both indi vidual pictures and folders. Cli ck on a folder to open it.[...]

32 English To view a slideshow, open the folder co ntaining the pictures you wish to view, then click Play slideshow . Th e slideshow is played full-screen. Use the po p-up control panel to control the slide show. To rotate a picture in full-screen, click Rotate right or Rota te left . You can also view a single pictu re by clicking on it. This ope[...]

33 English Video authoring Click the Video Authoring button to open the PowerProduce r program, which allows you to finalize your digital vid eo productions and bu rn them to disk. Before you prod uce your movie u sing Powe rProducer, first gather (or create) its component parts: video clips, photos, and background music. You may collect raw footag[...]

34 English Burner NTI CD/DVD-Maker simplifies today's digital lifestyle by providin g an easy and complete solution for record ing data, audio, phot os or video. No w you can bur n and share any thing on CD /DVD — your da ta, music, photos or videos — faster and easier than ever before. Copy — Back up your CD /DVD collection Make backup [...]

35 English File type compatibility Note : Automatic media detection will o nly function under the main menu. Mode Supported Not supported Cinema DVD, SVCD, VC D, MiniDVD DTS, Linear PC M, TruSurroundXT, SRS, DVD audio Video ASF, WMV, AVI, MPEG1/2, DivX (requires CODEC) DVD navigator, SVCD, M2V, MOV, Flash Album BMP, JPG, PNG GIF, TIF, PSD, ICO Musi[...]

36 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[...]

37 English Note: If the Sleep indicator is of f, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned o f 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 Hibernatio n mode after b[...]

38 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 extende d period of time and can not carry the computer with you, leave the co mputer in the trunk of the car to a voi[...]

39 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. Airport security X-ray machines are safe, but do not put th e computer throug h a me[...]

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 compu ter. Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, located on the c hassis of the computer, lets[...]

41 English Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the ce nter 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 pa[...]

42 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[...]

43 English Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect you r 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[...]

44 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[...]

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

46 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[...]

47 English Note: To change the region code, in sert 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 ac tivity involving one or more of the following devices: ke[...]

48 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 utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. Th e default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click Next . 5 In the Recovery settings [...]

49 English 4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click Next . 5 In the Recovery setting s window, select Burn image to disk and click Next . 6 In the Burn image to disk window, selec t 01. Factory default image and click Next . 7 Follow the instructions on scr een to complete the process. Re-install bundled software without C[...]

50 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[...]

51 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.[...]

52 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[...]

53 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[...]

54 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[...]

55 English English Notice for New Zealand For modem with approval numb er PTC 211/03/008 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[...]

56 English 3 This device is equipped with p ulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telec om lines will always continue to support puls e dialing. 4 Use of pulse dialing, when this equipmen t is connected to the same line as other equipment, may giv e rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also cause a[...]

57 English English 8 If an extension cord is used with this product, m ake sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugge d into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that th e total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does no t exceed the fuse rating. 9 Never push objects of[...]

58 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[...]

59 English English 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 not c ontain wireless ra dio devices (suc h as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth m odule s). Below information is for products w[...]

60 English The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the wire less LAN Mini PCI Card and Bl uetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequen cy exposure limits. Nevertheless, the notebook PC series shall be used in such a mann er that the potential for human contact during norm al operation is minimized as follo ws: 1 Users are requ[...]

61 English English 4 An improper installation or un authorized use may c ause 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[...]

62 English Environmental Policy Declaration To minimize po llution and e nsure utmost pr otection of the glo bal environm ent, all applicable environmental regulato ry requirements were met during the manufactur e of this de vice. The manufacturing facilities and manag ement meet the requirements of the ISO 14001 Environmental Manage ment System (E[...]

63 English 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 d evice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must ac cept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera[...]

64 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 standards possible, and all the necessary steps have been taken and are in[...]

65 English Index A AC adapter caring for iv audio 17 adjusting the volume 17 troublesh ooting 23 B battery pack caring for v BIOS utility 45 brightness hotkeys 14 C caps lock 12 on indicator 8 care AC adapter iv battery pack v computer iv CD-ROM ejecting 16 ejecting manually 23 troublesh ooting 23 cleaning computer v computer caring for iv cleaning[...]

66 English num lock 12 on indicator 8 numeric keypad embedded 12 P password 40 types 40 PC Card 44 ejecting 44 inserting 44 ports 42 printer troublesh ooting 23 problems 22 CD-ROM 23 display 22 keyboard 23 printer 23 startup 22 troublesh ooting 50 Q questions setting location for modem use 23 S safety CD or DVD 58 FCC notice 52 general instructions[...]