Acer Extensa 6600 Manual de usuario

Extensa 6600 Series

User's Guide

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Extensa 6600 Series User's Guide

Original Issue: July 2005

Extensa 6600 Series Notebook PC

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First things first

We would like to thank you for making the Extensa series of notebook PC your

choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.

Your guides

To help you use your Extensa , 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 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.

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 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 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.

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

A Extensa tour 1

Front view 1

Closed front view 2

Left view 3

Right view 4

Rear view 4

Base view 5

Features 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

Norton AntiVirus 22

Frequently asked questions 23

Requesting service 26

International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 26

Before you call 26

Contents

Taking your notebook PC with you 27

Disconnecting from the desktop 27

Moving around 27

Preparing the computer 27

What to bring to meetings 28

Taking the computer home 28

Preparing the computer 28

What to take with you 28

Special considerations 29

Setting up a home office 29

Traveling with the computer 29

Preparing the computer 29

What to take with you 29

Special considerations 30

Traveling internationally with the computer 30

Preparing the computer 30

What to bring with you 30

Special considerations 30

Securing your computer 31

Using a computer security lock 31

Using passwords 31

Entering passwords 32

Setting passwords 32

Expanding through options 33

Connectivity options 33

Fax/data modem 33

Built-in network feature 34

Universal Serial Bus (USB) 34

PC Card slot 35

BIOS utility 36

Boot sequence 36

Enable disk-to-disk recovery 37

Password 37

Using software 37

Playing DVD movies 37

Power management 38

Acer eRecovery 39

Create backup 39

Restore from backup 40

Create factory default image CD 40

Re-install bundled software without CD 40

Change password 41

Troubleshooting 42

Troubleshooting tips 42

Error messages 42

Regulations and safety notices 43

ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance 43

FCC notice 43

Modem notices 45

Important safety instructions 48

Laser compliance statement 49

LCD pixel statement 50

Macrovision copyright protection notice 50

Radio device regulatory notice 50

General 50

European Union (EU) 51

The FCC RF safety requirement 52

Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio

communication devices (RSS-210) 53

Environmental Policy Declaration 54

Federal Communications Comission

Declaration of Conformity 55

Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking 56

Index 57

English

A Extensa tour

After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let

us show you around your new Extensa 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 light up to show the

status of the computer's functions and components.

8 Easy-launch

buttons

Buttons for launching frequently used programs.

See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 10 for more details.

9 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

#Icon Item Description

1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo

audio output.

2 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on.

3 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being

charged.

4Bluetooth

communication

button/indicator

Press to enable/disable Bluetooth

function. Lights to indicate the status of

Bluetooth communications.

(for selected models)

5 Wireless

communication

button/indicator

Press to enable/disable the wireless

function. Indicates the status of wireless

LAN communication.

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

CD player, stereo walkman).

#Item Description

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