Acer Aspire 5000 Series Manual de usuario

Aspire 3000/5000 Series

User's Guide

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Aspire 3000/5000 Series User's Guide

Original Issue: March 2005

Aspire 3000/5000 Series Notebook Computer

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First things first

We would like to thank you for making the Aspire series of notebook

computers your choice for 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 launch keys. See "Front view" on page 1 for the location

of the power button.

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

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 Acrobat Reader. If Adobe

Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on

AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Acrobat Reader setup

program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete

the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Acrobat

Reader, access the Help and Support menu.

Note: You can also use the power button to perform power

management functions. See "Moving around" on page 43 of the

AcerSystem User's Guide.

•Use the customized functions for power management

You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by

pressing the sleep hot key <Fn> + <F4>. See "Moving around" on page 43

of the AcerSystem User's Guide.

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 and 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 adaptor

Here are some ways to take care of your AC adaptor:

•Do not connect the adaptor 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 at

all possible.

Cleaning and servicing

When cleaning the computer, follow these steps:

1 Power off the computer and remove the battery pack.

2 Disconnect the AC adaptor.

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 on 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.

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 adaptor 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

Specifications 6

Indicators 9

Launch keys 10

Touchpad 11

Touchpad basics 11

Using the keyboard 13

Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 13

Windows keys 14

Hot keys 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 22

Frequently asked questions 23

Requesting service 27

International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 27

Before you call 27

Arcade (for selected models) 29

Contents

Arcade hot keys 30

The Arcade remote control (for selected models)31

Finding and playing content 32

Advanced Settings 32

Arcade controls 32

Navigation controls 33

Player controls 33

Cinema 33

DVD settings 34

Album 35

Slideshow settings 36

Video 37

Playing a video file 37

Video Authoring 37

Music 38

Burner 38

Copy — backup your CD/DVD collection 38

Audio — create your own greatest hits CDs 38

Data — store files simply and easily 38

Video — your world in pictures 38

TV (for selected models) 39

Instant Replay 39

Recorded TV 40

Scheduling Recordings 40

TV Preview 40

Using TeleText Functions 40

TV Settings 41

Taking your notebook PC with you 43

Disconnecting from the desktop 43

Moving around 43

Preparing the computer 43

What to take to short meetings 44

What to take to long meetings 44

Taking the computer home 44

Preparing the computer 44

What to take with you 45

Special considerations 45

Setting up a home office 45

Traveling with the computer 45

Preparing the computer 45

What to take with you 46

Special considerations 46

Traveling internationally with the computer 46

Preparing the computer 46

What to bring with you 46

Special considerations 47

Securing your computer 48

Using a computer security lock 48

Using passwords 48

Entering passwords 49

Setting passwords 49

Expanding through options 51

Connectivity options 51

Fax/Data modem 51

Built-in network feature 52

Fast Infrared 52

Universal Serial Bus 53

IEEE 1394 port 53

PC Card slot 54

BIOS utility 55

Boot sequence 55

Enable Disk to disk recovery 56

Password 56

Using software 56

Playing DVD movies 56

Power management 57

Acer eRecovery 58

Create backup 58

Restore from backup 59

Create factory default image CD 59

Re-install bundled software without CD 60

Change password 60

Troubleshooting 61

Troubleshooting tips 61

Error messages 61

Regulations and safety notices 63

Energy Star Guidelines Compliance 63

FCC notice 63

Modem notices 65

Important safety instructions 67

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.

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 turn on and off to show the

status of the computer’s functions and components.

8 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See “Launch

keys” on page 14 for more details.

9 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

#Item Description

1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio

output.

2 Power indicator Lights up when the computer is on.

3 Battery indicator Lights up when the battery is being charged.

4 Bluetooth communication

button/indicator (for

selected models)

Press to enable/disable the Bluetooth

function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth

communication (optional).

5 Wireless communication

button/indicator Press to enable/disable the wireless function.

Indicates the status of wireless LAN

communication (optional).

6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD

player, stereo walkman).

7 Mic-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.

#Item Description

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