Acer Aspire 3620 Manual de usuario

Aspire 3620 Series

User's Guide

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Aspire 3620 Series User's Guide

Original Issue: November 2005

Aspire 3620 Series Notebook PC

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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.

First things first

We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for

meeting your mobile computing needs.

Your guides

To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides:

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 9 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.

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 <Fn> + <F4>.

Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and

hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down

the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on

again, wait at least two seconds before powering up.

Taking care of your computer

Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it.

•Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources

of heat, such as a radiator.

•Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 ºC (32 ºF) or above

50 ºC (122 ºF).

•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.

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 30.

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.

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

Acer Empowering Technology 1

Acer eDataSecurity Management 2

Acer eLock Management 3

Acer ePerformance Management 4

Acer eRecovery Management 5

Acer eSettings Management 6

Acer ePower Management 7

Acer ePresentation Management 8

Your Acer notebook tour 9

Front view 9

Closed front view 10

Left view 11

Right view 12

Rear view 12

Base view 13

Specifications 14

Indicators 17

Easy-launch buttons 18

Touchpad 19

Touchpad basics 19

Using the keyboard 21

Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 21

Windows keys 22

Hotkeys 22

Special keys 24

Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray

(for selected models) 25

Using a computer security lock 25

Contents

Audio 26

Adjusting the volume 26

Using the system utilities 27

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 27

Launch Manager 28

Norton AntiVirus 29

Frequently asked questions 30

Requesting service 33

International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 33

Before you call 33

Acer Arcade 34

Finding and playing content 35

Settings 35

Arcade controls 36

Navigation controls 36

Player controls 36

Cinema 37

Settings 37

Album 38

Editing Pictures 38

Slide Show settings 38

Video 39

Playing a video file 39

Snapshot 39

Editing video 39

Music 40

Make DVDs 40

Authoring CD/DVDs 40

Taking your notebook PC with you 42

Disconnecting from the desktop 42

Moving around 42

Preparing the computer 42

What to bring to meetings 43

Taking the computer home 43

Preparing the computer 43

What to take with you 43

Special considerations 44

Setting up a home office 44

Traveling with the computer 44

Preparing the computer 44

What to take with you 44

Special considerations 45

Traveling internationally with the computer45

Preparing the computer 45

What to bring with you 45

Special considerations 45

Securing your computer 46

Using a computer security lock 46

Using passwords 46

Entering passwords 47

Setting passwords 47

Expanding through options 48

Connectivity options 48

Fax/data modem 48

Built-in network feature 49

Universal Serial Bus (USB) 49

PC Card slot 50

Installing memory 51

BIOS utility 51

Boot sequence 51

Enable disk-to-disk recovery 52

Password 52

Using software 52

Playing DVD movies 52

Power management 53

Acer eRecovery Management 53

Create backup 54

Restore from backup 54

Create factory default image CD 55

Re-install bundled software without CD 55

Change password 56

Troubleshooting 57

Troubleshooting tips 57

Error messages 57

Regulations and safety notices 59

ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance 59

FCC notice 59

Modem notices 60

Important safety instructions 63

Laser compliance statement 65

LCD pixel statement 65

Macrovision copyright protection notice 65

Radio device regulatory notice 66

General 66

European Union (EU) 66

The FCC RF safety requirement 67

Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio

communication devices (RSS-210) 68

Federal Communications Comission

Declaration of Conformity 69

Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking 70

Index 71

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