Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 5650 Acer
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Aspire 5650 Series User's Guide.
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iii Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protectio n of the global environment, please recycle.
iv 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 s.
v 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> .
vi 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.
Disposal instructions iii First things first iv Your guides iv Basic care and tips fo r using your computer iv Turning your computer on and off iv Taking care of your computer v Taking care of your AC.
Acer Arcad e 39 48-button remote control 40 Remote functions 41 Finding and playing con tent 42 Settings 42 Arcade contr ols 43 Navigation controls 43 Player controls 43 Virtual keyboard 44 Background.
What to brin g with you 56 Special considerations 56 Securing your computer 57 Using a computer security lock 57 Using passwords 57 Entering passwords 58 Setting passwords 58 Expanding through op tion.
The FCC RF safety requirement 84 Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 85 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 86 Declaration of Conformity fo.
1 Empowering Technology Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for yo u to access frequently used functi ons and manage yo ur n ew Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities: • Acer eDataSecurity Manage ment protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorith ms.
2 Empowe ring Tech nology For more information, press the < > key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help function. 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.
3 Empowering Technology Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management i s a security utility that allows you to loc k up your removable data, optical and floppy dr ives to ensure that data can't be stolen while your notebook is unattend ed.
4 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a syste m optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer noteb ook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization — releases unused memory and che ck usage.
5 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 space in a hid den partition on your system's HDD.
6 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspec t hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Fu rthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimiz e your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better.
7 Empowering Technology Acer eNet Management can save netwo r k settings for a location to a profile, and automatically apply the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored incl ude network connection settings (IP an d DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.
8 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer ePower Mana gement Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Ac er ePower Managem ent from the Empo wering Technol ogy interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Manag ement icon in the task tray.
9 Empowering Technology You can also click "Advanced Settings" to: • Set alarms . • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions will be taken when the cover is close d, and set passwords for accessing the system after Hiberna tion or Standb y.
10 Empowe ring Tech nology.
11 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 # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.
12 English Closed front view 3 Touchpad Touch-sensiti ve pointing dev ice which funct ions like a computer mouse. 4 Click buttons (left, center and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serv es as a 4-way scroll button.
13 English 4 Wireless communication button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 5 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 6 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status.
14 English Left view # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-co mpatible computer security lock. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the comp uter to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 3 Two USB 2 .0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.
15 English Right view Rear view # Item Description 1 Slot-load optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 3 Slot-load optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
16 English Base view 6 S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 7 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display devic e (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 8 DVI-D port Supports digital vid eo connections.
17 English Specifications Operating system • Genuin e Windows ® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Rollup 2) Platform • Intel ® Centrino ® Duo mobile technology, featuring : •I n t e l ® Core ™ Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/ T2600 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.
18 English Dimensions and weight • 358 (W) x 269 (D) x 33.8 (H) mm (14.0 9 x 10.59 x 1.33 inches) • 2.98 kg (6.57 lbs.) for 15.4" LCD model Power subsystem • ACPI 2.
19 English Communication • WWAN: U MTS WCDMA (3G) at 2100 MHz and G PRS/ EDGE at three bands (900/1800/1900 MHz), upgradeable to HSDPA 1.8 Mbps • WLAN: integrated Intel ® PRO/Wireless 3945A BG network connection (du al-band tri-mode 802.
20 English I/O interface • ExpressCard ™ /34 slot • PC Card slot (one Type II) • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • Four USB 2.0 ports • DVI-D po rt • IEEE 1394 port • Consumer.
21 English Note: The specifications listed above are for reference on ly. The exact config uration of you r PC depend s on the model p urchased. Environment • Tempe rature: • Operating: 5 °C to 3.
22 English Indicators The computer has eight easy-to-read stat us indicators, incl uding five on the front panel. The power, battery and wireless communi cation status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is ac tive.
23 English 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light sho ws green when in AC mode. Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are fou r buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Emp owering Key < > and one user-programmable button.
24 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing 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.
25 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.
26 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.
27 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.
28 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 .
29 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.
30 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 Kens ington- com patible security slot for a security lock.
31 English Audio The computer comes with 32-bi t Intel High-Definition audio, an d built-in stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hotkeys" on page 27 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume.
32 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.
33 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 onvenience of a well-o rganized de sktop.
34 English You can acces s the Launch Mana ger by click ing on Start , All Programs , and then Launch Man ager to start the application. 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.
35 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.
36 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.
37 English • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power ou tlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected secu rely to the computer's parallel port or a USB port a nd the corresponding port on the printer.
38 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 3 to 4 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk.
39 English Acer Arcade Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, TV, DVD m ovies and videos. It can be operated using your pointing dev ice or remote control. To watch or listen, click or select a content b utton (e.g., Music, Video, etc.
40 English 48-button remote control If your Aspire is bundled with a TV- tuner card, a 48-button remote co ntrol is included for use with the Acer Arcade software. The tab le below explains the functions for this controller. Warning! The Arcade and Power bu ttons have different functions depending on the current mo de.
41 English Remote functions *TeleText regions only. **Dependent on individual DVD co ntent. # Item Description 1 Record Record TV 2 Arcade Launch/quit Acer Arcade ; return to Arcade m ain page 3 Color.
42 English Finding and playing content Clicking a button o n the Arcade home page op ens the corresponding feature's home page. The c ontent pages have button s on the left and a c ontent browsing area on the right.
43 English In Audio Settings : Use "Speaker Environment" to choose be tween "H eadphones," "SPDIF," "2" or more speakers depending on yo ur audio equipment.
44 English Note : When playing DV Ds and watching TV, there are additi onal controls added to the right of the volume controls. These are discussed in more detail in the Cin ema and TV sections of this guide.
45 English Cinema If your computer came with a DVD driv e, you can play mov ies from DVDs and video CDs ( VCDs) with the C inema func tion of Acer A rcade. Thi s player ha s the features and controls of a typical DVD player. When you insert a disk into the DV D drive, the movie begins playing automatically.
46 English Album Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide sho w, from any available drive on your comput er. Click the Album button on the Arcade Home page to show the Albu m main page. The content area on the right shows both indi vidual pictures and folders.
47 English To add background music to a slide sho w, click on the "Slide Show Music" option. The Slide Sho w Music page will ask you to choose music from your personal music library. Click Load Default Settings to return your settings to their default values.
48 English Editing video Acer Arcade offers the capability to edit captured vid eo clips, photos and footage from a camcorder into a movie. You can also select a movie style, and add special transition effects and music to create the perfect home movie.
49 English TV (for sel ected models) Arcade allows you to watch TV from your computer. Click the TV button on the home page to show the TV main pag e. The Live TV option plays TV on scree n.
50 English Note : Since the TV content you watch always lag s slightly behind the live TV broadcast, going to the end of the instant replay recording is as close to watching live TV as Arcade perm its. Recorded TV The "Recorded TV" page sho ws recorded TV files.
51 English Signal settings Click on Captur e Device to select between an analog or digital input for your TV signal. Select TV Source to choose the source of the signal. The Region option allows you to select the country or region where your cab le provider is located.
52 English Note: The snapshot function is available when TeleText is running. Make DVDs Acer Arcade provides an easy and comp lete solution for recording data, audio, photos or videos.
53 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.
54 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.
55 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.
56 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.
57 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.
58 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.
59 English Expanding through options Your notebo ok PC offers you a complete mo bile computi ng experien ce. 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.
60 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.
61 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.
62 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.
63 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.
64 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.
65 English Connecting your TV and AV-in cables Follow the instructions below to set up th e TV function of your Acer notebook. PAL/SECAM and NTSC sys tems 1 Plug the PAL/SECAM c able’s RF plug into your notebook’s RF jack. 2 Connect the other end to yo ur TV antenna cable, using the NTSC c onverter if necessary.
66 English To set up the antenna: 1 Push gently at the top u ntil the bottom section pops out. 2 Pull the bottom up until it is positioned at 90 degrees to the antenna body. 3 To ensure good reception, th e antenna can be positioned on to p of your notebook display using the spe cial clip, as shown below.
67 English AV-in cable The AV-in cable can b e used to connect your note book to a VHS player or camcorder for viewing, ca pturing and recording video clips.
68 English BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer 's BIOS. Your compu ter is alrea dy properly c onfigured a nd optimize d, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it.
69 English Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can p lay DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD disk. Important! Whe n you launch the DVD pl ayer for the first time, the program asks you to enter the re gion code.
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 If you still encounter problems after going thro ugh the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service c enter for assistance.
76 English Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc . has determined that this product mee ts the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficien cy. FCC notice This device has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
77 English English Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
78 English Your telephone company may make ch anges 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 terru pted te lephone service .
79 English English Notice for New Zealand For modem with approval numb er PTC 211/03/008 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 network.
80 English 3 This device is equipped with p ulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telec om lines will always continue to support puls e dialing.
81 English English 8 If an extension cord is used with this product, m ake sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugge d into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that th e total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does no t exceed the fuse rating.
82 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.
83 English English Radio device regulatory notice Note : Below regulatory information is for mo dels with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth o nly. General This product complies with the radio fre quency and safety standards of any country or region in which it h as been approved for wireless use.
84 English List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germ any, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxemb ourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Rep ublic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta.
85 English 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.
86 English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 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 ac cept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
87 English 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.
88 English Index A AC adapter caring for v audio 31 adjusting the volume 31 troublesh ooting 36 B battery pack caring for vi BIOS utility 68 brightness hotkeys 28 C caps lock 26 on indicator 22 care A.
89 English num lock 26 on indicator 22 numeric keypad embedded 26 P password 57 types 57 PC Card 62 ejecting 62 inserting 62 ports 59 printer troublesh ooting 36 problems 35 CD-ROM 36 display 35 keybo.
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