Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 5000 Series Acer
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iii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instruct ions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
iv • This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power ou tlet is properly grounded be fore inserting the AC adapter plu g. Do not insert the plug into a non-g rounded power outlet.
v Replacing the battery p ack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Repl ace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your product. Use of anothe r battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Warning! Batteries may ex plode if not handl ed properly.
vi Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eye strain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front o f a computer.
vii Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the m onitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying o ut.
viii First things first We would like to thank you for mak ing an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we h ave designed a.
ix To turn the power off, do any of th e followin g: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Sta rt , 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> .
x 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.
Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Disposal instructions v Tips and information for co mfortable use vi First things first viii Your guides viii Basic care and tips fo.
Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone 35 1. Getting to know your Vo IP phone 35 1.1 Package contents 35 1.2 Layout 35 1.3 LED indicators 36 1.4 Charging the phone 36 2.Using Acer VCM (Voice Connection Manager) 37 2.1 Installing Acer VCM 37 2.2 Using Acer VCM 37 3.
What to take with you 59 Special consideration s 60 Traveling internationall y with the computer 60 Preparing the computer 60 What to bring with you 60 Special consideration s 60 Securing your compute.
Macrovision copyright protection no tice 79 Radio device reg ulatory notice 80 General 80 European Union (EU) 80 The FCC RF safety requirement 81 Canada — Low-power license-e xempt radio communicati.
1 Empowering Technology Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology toolba r makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer computer.
2 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer ePower Manage ment Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Ac er ePower Managem ent from the Em powering Techn ology interface. AC mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is "Maxim um Performance.
3 Empowering Technology Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in the upper half of the wind ow. For additional options, click "Settings" to: • Set alarms . • Re-load factory defaults.
4 Empowe ring Tech nology.
5 Empowering Technology Acer ePresentati on Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you proj ect your computer's display to an external device or projector using the hot key: Fn + F5.
6 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a h and y file encryption utility that pro tects your files from being accessed by unauth orized persons.
7 Empowering Technology Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management i s a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data, optical and floppy dr ives to ensure that data can't be stolen while your notebook is unattend ed.
8 Empowe ring Tech nology Note: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your noteboo k or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center .
9 Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a po werful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by th e manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies spa ce in a hidden partition on your system's hard drive.
10 Empowe ring Tech nology For more information, please refer to " Acer eRecovery Management" on page 86 in the AcerSystem User's G uide .
11 Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspec t hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or oth er Windows set tings, and to monitor the system health status. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation.
12 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a syste m optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. It pr ovides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly.
13 English Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... po ster, let us show you around yo ur new Acer notebook. Front view # Icon Item Description 1 Built-in camera 1.3 megapixel web camera for video communication.
14 English Closed front view 3 Microphone Internal microphone fo r sound recording. 4 Keyboard For entering data into yo ur computer . 5 Palmrest Comfortable sup port area for your hands when you use the computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mous e.
15 English 5 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g ., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 6 Microphone-in jack Accept s input from external microphones. 7 Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack with S/PDIF support Connects to audio line-out devices ( e.
16 English Left view Note: The slot-load optical driv e can only ac cept 12 cm disk s. # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-co mpatible computer security lock. 2 Two USB 2 .0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB m ouse, USB camera).
17 English Right view # Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (for selected models).
18 English Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 HDMI HDMI port Supports high defini tion digital video connection s. 2 124-pin Acer ezDock connector Connects to Acer ezDock. 3 S-video/TV-out port Con nects to a television or display device with S-video input.
19 English Base view # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Wireless LAN and memory comp artments Houses the computer's WLAN and main memory (secured with screws).
20 English Specifications Operating system • Windows ® Vista ™ Capable • Genuine W indows ® XP Professional x64 Edition • Genuine W indows ® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine W i.
21 English Display and graphi cs • 15.4" WSXGA+ high-brightness (20 0 nit) Acer CrystalBrite ™ TFT LCD, 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution,16 ms response time • 15.
22 English Input devices • 88-/89-key Acer FineTouch ™ keybo ard with 5-degree curve, inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12.
23 English I/O interface • 124-pin Acer ezDock port • ExpressCard ™ /34 • PC Card slot (one Type II) • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • Four USB 2.
24 English Note: The specifications listed above are for reference on ly. The exact config uration of your PC depend s on the model purchased. Options and accessories • Acer ezDock • 512 MB,1GB or.
25 English Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the co mputer cover is closed up. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light sho ws green when in AC mode.
26 English Easy-launch buttons There are several convenien tly located easy-launch butto ns. They are: mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one user-programma ble button. Press < > to run the Acer Empowering Technology. Please see "Acer Empowering Tec hnology" on pag e 1 .
27 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a poin ting 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.
28 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.
29 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.
30 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.
31 English Hotkey Icon Function Description <Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys. <Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technolog y" on page 1 .
32 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.
33 English Using the Bluetooth wireless optical mouse Your Ferrari series notebo ok co mputer comes with a Bluetooth wireless optical mouse, including two rechargeable batteries.
34 English mouse. Under normal circumstances, it takes approximately 5 h ours to fully charge the Bluetooth mouse. Important! Do not use the USB charging ca ble with tradit ional non-rechargeable batteries! Doin g so may result in equipment damage or other c onditions hazardous to you r health.
35 English Acer Bluetooth ® VoIP Phone 1. Getting to know your VoIP phone 1.1 Package contents Check the following items in your Blueto oth VoIP phone package: 1. Acer Bluetooth VoIP phone 2. Installation CD 3. Quick guide Contact your retailer immediately if any of the items is damaged or m issing.
36 English 1.3 LED indicators 1.4 Charging the phone You need to charge the phone before in itial use. It takes approximately four hours for a full charge. To charge the phone: 1. Turn the notebook on. 2. Locate the PC Card (PCMCIA) slot. 3. Insert the phone to the slot label up.
37 English 2.Using Acer VCM (Voice Connection Manager) 2.1 Installing Acer VCM Note: Quit all applications before installing Acer VCM. Th e Acer VCM requires system restart after installation. To install the Acer VCM application in your notebook: 1. Place the Acer VCM installation CD to the o ptical drive.
38 English 3. Connecting the ph one to your note book The Acer VCM Bluetooth Head set Connection Center is a conv enient tool to connect the phone to your notebook. To connect the phone to yo ur notebook: 1. Eject the phone from the PC Card sl ot, if necessary, then press the phone power button for three se conds.
39 English 3. Right-click the Acer VCM icon on the taskbar, then select Bluetooth Headset Conn ection Center ... from the pop-up menu. If you have not paired any Bluetooth headset devices with the no .
40 English 4. Using the phone You can use the ph one in handheld or hands-free (speakerphone) m ode. When you receive an Internet call from yo ur Instant Messaging service (i.e. MSN ® Messenger, Skype), press the Blueto oth connection/pairing button .
41 English Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk Press the drive eject button to eject the optical disk when the com puter is on. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Ke nsington- com patible security slot for a security lock.
42 English Audio The computer comes with 32-bi t Intel High-Definition audio, an d built-in stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Use hotkeys to easily adjust the vo lume on your computer. Se e "Hotkeys" on page 30 for more information on adju sting the speaker volume.
43 English Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixe l CMOS camera appropriately mounted o n top of the LCD panel. The camera's 225-deg ree ergonomic rotation allows you to capture high -resolution ph otos or videos up front or at th e back of the LC D panel.
44 English Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, do uble-click on the Acer OrbiCam lo go in the desktop. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam.
45 English Options Click Optio ns to display the Window, Preview , and Folder tabs. Use the options to change the capture window size, preview settings, an d the folder for captured photos or video s.
46 English Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. The Properties window appears. Device Settings allows you to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc.
47 English Enabling the Acer VisageON The Acer Visag eON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects (selected models only). The face tracking feature tracks your head movement and automati cally centers your face in the capture win dow.
48 English Using the face tracking feature To use the face tracking feature: 1 Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up menu.
49 English Using video effects (selected models on ly) The Video Settings section allows you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the list. To select an effect: 1 Click the encircled icon to disp lay the available video effects. The Vide o Effect Selection window appears.
50 English Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Win dows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual- display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on certain models.
51 English 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 onvenienc e of a well- organized desktop.
52 English 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 System Scan scans all files on yo ur computer.
53 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 turned on the power, 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.
54 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.
55 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.
56 English To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is sho wing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instruct ions to perform system recovery. Important! This feature o ccupies 5 to 6 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk.
57 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.
58 English Note: If the Sleep indicator is of f, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned of 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.
59 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.
60 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.
61 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.
62 English Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center 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.
63 English Expanding through options Your notebo ok PC offers yo u a complete mobile comp uting experi ence. 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.
64 English Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to con nect your 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.
65 English Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allo ws you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. IEEE 1394 port The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394- compatible device like a video camera or dig ital camera.
66 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.
67 English ExpressCard The ExpressCard is the newest version of th e PC Card. It is a smaller and faster interface that further enhances the usability and exp andability of your computer. ExpressCards support a vast numb er of expansion options, in cluding flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth co nnectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters.
68 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.
69 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 .
70 English 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: keyboard, m ouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to th e computer , and video memory.
71 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 Managem ent utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. Th e default password is six zeros.
72 English Create factory default image CD When the System CD and R ecovery CD are not available, you can create them by using this feature. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Managem ent utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed.
73 English Change password Acer eRecovery Managemen t and Acer disk-to-disk recovery a re protected by a password that can be changed by the user. Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery Managem ent. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Managem ent utility.
74 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.
75 English English Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has de termined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficien cy.
76 English Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC R ules. 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.
77 English English Your telephone company may make chang es 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 terrupted telephone service.
78 English Notice for New Zealand 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 netw ork. It indicates n o endorsement of the product b y Telecom, no r does it provi de any sort of warra nty.
79 English 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.
80 English Radio device regulatory notice Note : Below regulatory information is for mo dels with wireless LAN and/o r Bluetooth on ly. General This product complies with the radio fre quency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use.
81 English English List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium , Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdo m Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hung ary, Czech Republic, Slovak Rep ublic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta.
82 English 2 This device is restricted to indoor us e due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this prod uct to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduc e the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mo bile Satellite systems.
83 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.
84 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.
85 English English LCD panel ergonomic specifications Design viewi ng distance 500 mm Design inclination angle 0.0° Design azimuth angle 90 .0° Viewing direction range class Class IV Screen tilt angle 85.
86 English Index A AC adapter caring for ix audio 42 troublesh ooting 54 B battery pack caring for x BIOS utility 46, 68 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter ix battery.
87 English numeric keypad embedded 29 P password 61 types 61 PC Card 66 ejecting 66 inserting 66 ports 63 printer troublesh ooting 54 problems 53 CD-ROM 54 display 53 keyboard 54 printer 54 startup 53.
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