Acer Aspire 3030 Series Manual de usuario

Aspire 3030/5030 Series

User's Guide

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Aspire 3030/5030 Series User's Guide

Original Issue: September 2005

Aspire 3030/5030 Series Notebook PC

Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies'

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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 productive, please refer to the

AcerSystem User's Guide. This guide contains detailed

information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery,

expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains

warranty information and the general regulations and safety

notices for your notebook. It is available in Portable Document

Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Follow

these steps to access it:

1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.

2 Click on AcerSystem User's Guide.

Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe 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.

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Taking care of your battery pack

Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack:

•Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off

before removing or replacing batteries.

•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 22.

Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could

void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications

Commission, to operate this computer.

Operation conditions

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,

and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions for wireless option

devices that are included in the user's manual of each RF option device.

An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. Also, any tampering of the internal antenna will void

the FCC certification and your warranty.

To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to

be operated indoors, and installation outdoors is subject to licensing.

For more information about our products, services, and support information,

please visit our website: http://global.acer.com.

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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

Specifications 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

Frequently asked questions 22

Requesting service 25

International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 25

Before you call 25

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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 CDs 34

Data — Store files simply and easily 34

Video — Your world in pictures 34

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

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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

Fast Infrared (FIR) 43

Universal Serial Bus (USB) 44

IEEE 1394 port 44

PC Card slot 45

Installing memory 46

BIOS utility 46

Boot sequence 46

Enable disk-to-disk recovery 47

Password 47

Using software 47

Playing DVD movies 47

Power management 48

Acer eRecovery 49

Create backup 49

Restore from backup 50

Create factory default image CD 50

Re-install bundled software without CD 50

Change password 51

Troubleshooting 52

Troubleshooting tips 52

Error messages 52

Regulations and safety notices 54

ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance 54

FCC notice 54

Modem notices 55

Important safety instructions 58

Laser compliance statement 60

LCD pixel statement 60

Macrovision copyright protection notice 60

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Radio device regulatory notice 61

General 61

European Union (EU) 61

The FCC RF safety requirement 62

Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio

communication devices (RSS-210) 63

Federal Communications Comission

Declaration of Conformity 64

Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking 65

Index 66

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