User manual ACER ASPIRE 5630

Aspire 5680/5630/3690 Series User's Guide Copyright © 2006. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Aspire 5680/5630/3690 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 08/2006 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopy, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Aspire 5680/5630/3690 Series Notebook PC Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies. iii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Warnings · · · Do not use this product near water. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged. Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. · · Using electrical power · This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating. · · · 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 outlet is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Do not insert the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for details. Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock and/or injury. Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product. · Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: · the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed · · · · · liquid was spilled into the product the product was exposed to rain or water the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. v Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your product. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from children. Follow local regulations when disposing of used batteries. Telephone line safety · · Disconnect all telephone lines from the equipment when not in use and/or before servicing. To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning, do not connect the telephone line to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Warning! For safety reasons, do not use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Consult your reseller for purchase options. 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. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/environmental.htm. Mercury advisory For projectors or 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. vi Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury. Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. The following symptoms may appear in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back: · · · · · numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation aching, soreness or tenderness pain, swelling or throbbing stiffness or tightness coldness or weakness If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company's health and safety department. The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following tips: · · · · · · · refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach if you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain. vii Eyes · · · Rest your eyes frequently. Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out. Display · Keep your display clean. · · · Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display. Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. Eliminate glare and reflections by: · · · · · · · · placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds using a task light changing the display's viewing angle using a glare-reduction filter using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of time. Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive: · Take short breaks regularly and often. · · · Perform some stretching exercises. Breathe fresh air as often as possible. Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. Warning! We do not recommend using the computer on a couch or bed. If this is unavoidable, work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do some stretching exercises. Note: For more information, please refer to "Regulations and safety notices" on page 85 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. viii 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: 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. 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 11 for the location of the power button. ix 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 + . · · 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. x 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 2 3 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adapter. Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged; the computer does not operate normally If either of the following occurs: · · please refer to "Frequently asked questions" on page 44. Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Disposal instructions Tips and information for comfortable use First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing Acer Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer eNet Management Acer ePower Management Acer ePresentation Management Your Acer notebook tour Front view Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Base view Specifications Indicators Easy-launch buttons Touchpad Touchpad basics Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Hotkeys Special keys Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk Using a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volume Acer OrbiCam Launching the Acer OrbiCam Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Capturing photos/videos Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam iii iii v vi viii viii viii viii ix ix x x 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 8 9 11 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 24 25 26 26 28 28 29 29 31 32 32 33 33 34 35 35 37 37 Contents Enabling the Acer VisageON (for 1.3 megapixel camera models only) Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus Frequently asked questions Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Before you call Acer Arcade 48-button remote control Remote functions Finding and playing content Settings Arcade controls Navigation controls Player controls Virtual keyboard Background mode Cinema Settings Album Editing Pictures Slide Show settings Video Playing a video file Capturing video (TV models only) Snapshot Editing video Music TV (for selected models) Time-shift functionality Recorded TV Scheduling recordings Program guide Find program TV settings Using TeleText functions Make DVDs Authoring CD/DVDs Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computer What to bring to meetings Taking the computer home 38 41 41 42 43 44 47 47 47 48 49 50 51 51 52 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 55 56 56 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 59 59 59 60 61 61 62 62 62 62 63 63 Preparing the computer What to take with you Special considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer Preparing the computer What to take with you Special considerations Traveling internationally with the computer Preparing the computer What to bring with you Special considerations Securing your computer Using a computer security lock Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Expanding through options Connectivity options Fax/data modem Built-in network feature Fast Infrared (FIR) Universal Serial Bus (USB) IEEE 1394 port PC Card slot ExpressCard Installing memory Connecting your TV and AV-in cables Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) BIOS utility Boot sequence Enable disk-to-disk recovery Password Using software Playing DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backup Restore from backup Create factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CD Change password Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips Error messages Regulations and safety notices 63 63 64 64 64 64 64 65 65 65 65 65 66 66 66 67 67 68 68 68 69 69 70 70 71 72 73 74 76 77 77 77 77 78 78 79 79 80 80 81 81 82 83 83 83 85 ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance FCC notice Modem notices Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General European Union (EU) The FCC RF safety requirement Canada -- Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking LCD panel ergonomic specifications Index 85 85 86 89 89 89 90 90 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 1 Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities: Empowering Technology · · · · · · · · Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. Acer eRecovery Management backs up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently. 2 For more information, press the < > key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help function. Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt/decrypt a file: the supervisor password and the file-specific password. The supervisor password is a "master" password that can decrypt any file on your system; the file-specific password is assigned when you encrypt each individual file. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default file-specific password. This file-specific password will be used to encrypt files by default, or you can choose to enter your own file-specific password when encrypting a file. Note: The password used encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your encrypted file! Be sure to safeguard all related passwords! 3 Empowering Technology Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that data can't be stolen while your notebook is unattended. · Removable data devices -- includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. Optical drive devices -- includes any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. Floppy disk drives -- 3.5-inch disks only. · · To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Once set, you may apply locks to any of the three kinds of devices. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. If you do not set a password, Acer eLock Management will reset back to the initial status with all locks removed. Note: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down your password. 4 Empowering Technology Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: · · · Memory optimization -- releases unused memory and check usage. Disk optimization -- removes unneeded items and files. Speed optimization -- improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. 5 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system's HDD. User-created backups are stored on D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: Empowering Technology · · · Password protection. Recovery of applications and drivers. Image/data backup: · · · · · · Back up to HDD (set recovery point). Back up to CD/DVD. Image/data recovery tools: Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults). Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point). Recover from CD/DVD. For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 79 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Note: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your Acer ezDock. 6 Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eSettings Management also: · · · · · Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating through the program effortlessly. Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users. Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced. Permits you to migrate personal settings. Keeps a history log of all alerts that were previously issued. Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, either click on the "Acer eNet Management" icon on your notebook, or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs, simply by right-clicking on the icon in the taskbar. 7 Empowering Technology Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically apply the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored include network connection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. 8 Empowering Technology Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. AC mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. DC mode To suit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles -- Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Or, you can define up to three of your own profiles. Create new power scheme 1 2 3 4 5 Assign a name for the new scheme. Choose existing scheme to use as a template. Select whether used for mains (AC) or battery mode. Choose which power options best fit your needs, then click OK. The new profile will appear on the main screen. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel on the lower left-hand side of the window. 9 You can also click "Advanced Settings" to: Empowering Technology · · · · Set alarms. Re-load factory defaults. Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed, and set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. View information about Acer ePower Management. Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions: XGA and SVGA. Empowering Technology 10 11 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. English Front view # 1 2 Item Description Built-in camera 1.3 megapixel or 310,000 pixel web camera for video communication (for selected models). Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 12 # 3 4 5 Item Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left, center and right) Palmrest Microphone TV/media/ volume buttons Easy-launch buttons Status indicators Power button Description For entering data into your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Internal microphone for sound recording. For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs (for selected models). Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 25 for more details. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. Turns the computer on and off. English 6 7 8 9 10 11 Closed front view # 1 2 Icon Item Speakers Bluetooth communication button/indicator 3G switch/indicator Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Enables/disables the 3G function. Indicates the status of 3G communication (for selected models). 3 13 # 4 Icon Item Wireless communication button/indicator Power indicator Battery indicator CIR receiver Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack with S/PDIF support Latch Description Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's batttery status. Receives signals from a remote control (for selected models). Accepts input from external microphones. Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) (for selected models). Locks and releases the lid. English 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 English Left view # 1 2 3 4 5 Icon Item Kensington lock slot Ventilation slots Two USB 2.0 ports Ethernet (RJ-45) port Infrared port Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100- or 10/100/ 1000 based network (for selected models). Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer) (for selected models). Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card (xD) (for selected models). 6 5-in-1 card reader 7 8 9 10 4-pin IEEE 1394 port PC Card slot ExpressCard/34 slot PC Card slot eject button Connects to IEEE 1394 devices (for selected models). Accepts one Type II PC Card . Accepts one ExpressCard/34 module (for selected models). Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 15 Right view English # 1 2 3 Item Slot-load optical drive Optical disk access indicator Slot-load optical drive eject button Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 16 English Rear view # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Icon Item Description Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. Two USB 2.0 ports S-video-in (NTSC/PAL) port AV-in port DC-in jack S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port External display (VGA) port DVI-D port Ventilation slots Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an S-video device like a DVD player or camcorder (for selected models). Accepts input signals from audio/video (AV) devices (for selected models). Connects to an AC adapter. Connects to a television or display device with S-video input (for selected models). Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Supports digital video connections (for selected models). Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 17 Base view English # 1 2 3 4 5 Item Battery lock Battery bay Hard disk bay Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Houses the computer's main memory. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 18 English Specifications Operating system · · · · Windows VistaTM Capable Windows VistaTM Premium Ready Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Rollup 2) Platform Aspire 5680/5630 Series Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring: · Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processor T7200/T7400/ T7600 (4MB L2 cache, 2.0/2.16/2.33 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) and T5500/T5600 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.66/ 1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB), supporting Intel® EM64T Intel® 945PM Express chipset Intel® 945GM Express chipset Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology · · · Aspire 3690 Series · Intel® Celeron® M processor 410/420/430 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60/1.73 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or higher Mobile Intel® 940GML Express chipset Acer InviLinkTM 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology · · System memory Aspire 5680/5630 Series · Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) Aspire 3690 Series · 256/512 MB of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) 19 Display and graphics · 15.4" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16:10 viewing ratio, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVistaTM NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600SE with 128/256MB of external GDDR2 VRAM, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, Shader Model 3.0, OpenEXR High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology, NVIDIA® PowerMizer® 6.0 and PCI Express® (for Aspire 5680 Series) English · · NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7300 up to 256 MB TurboCacheTM (128 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM, 128 MB of shared system memory),supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, Shader Model 3.0, OpenEXR High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology, NVIDIA® PowerMizer® 6.0, PCI Express® (for Aspire 5630 Series) · Mobile Intel® 945GM Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 and PCI Express® (for Aspire 5630 Series) · Mobile Intel® 940GML Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 (for Aspire 3690 Series) · · · · · · · Dual independent display 16.7 million colors MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support (for selected models) DVI-D (true digital video interface) support (for selected models) Acer CinemaVisionTM technology (Acer Arcade) Acer ClearVisionTM optimization (Acer Arcade) 20 Storage subsystem English · · 60/80/100/120 GB or higher hard disk drive Optical drive options: · DVD-Super Multi double-layer · DVD/CD-RW combo 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture CardTM (xD) (for selected models) · Dimensions and weight Power subsystem · · · · · 358 (W) x 265 (D) x 29.33/36 (H) mm (14.09 x 10.43 x 1.15/1.41 inches) 2.77 kg (6.09 lbs.) for 15.4" LCD model ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) or 44 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) Acer QuicChargeTM technology: · · · 80% charge in 1 hour 2-hour rapid charge 2.5-hour charge-in-use Input devices · · · · 3-pin 90 W AC adapter 88-/89-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet, user-programmable button Six/seven media keys: TV, volume up, volume down, play/pause, stop, next, previous (for selected models) Three communication LED-buttons: WLAN, 3G, Bluetooth® (for selected models) Audio system with two built-in speakers Intel® High-Definition audio support Sound Blaster ProTM and MS Sound compatible S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers (for selected models) Built-in microphone · · · Audio · · · · · 21 TV-tuner (for selected models) Acer TV-tuner options (for selected models): · Analog TV-tuner supporting hardware MPEG-2 stream encoding · Digital and analog hybrid TV-tuner supporting hardware MPEG-2 stream encoding · Digital and analog hybrid TV-tuner supporting software MPEG-2 stream encoding Analog TV-tuner supporting international analog TV standards (NTSC/PAL/SECAM) Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial) standard (6 MHz to 8 MHz) TV-tuner I/O: · RF jack for digital/analog TV antenna cable input · AV-in port for composite/S-video/line-in audio/ video input TV-tuner cables: · NTSC/PAL cable for digital/analog TV input, NTSC converter to convert port from PAL/SECAM to NTSC · Mini DIN cable: RCA jack and S-video port for audio/video input Acer DVB-T antenna (UHF/VHF reception) supports Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology Media keys (for selected models) English · · · · · · · TV key Volume Up/Down keys Play/Pause button Stop button Forward/Next button Backward/Previous button Acer Empowering Technology ( Acer eDataSecurity / eLock / ePerformance / eRecovery / eSettings / eNet / ePower / ePresentation Management) Acer ArcadeTM Acer GridVistaTM Acer Launch Manager Norton AntiVirusTM Adobe® Reader® CyberLink® PowerProducerTM NTI CD-MakerTM Software · · · · · · · 22 Communication English · Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCamTM and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone Acer OrbiCamTM integrated 1.3 megapixel or 310,000 pixel CMOS camera (for selected models), featuring : · · · 225 degree ergonomic rotation Acer VisageONTM technology (for 1.3 megapixel camera models only) Acer PrimaLiteTM technology · · WWAN: UMTS WCDMA (3G) at 2100 MHz and GPRS/ EDGE at three bands (900/1800/1900 MHz), upgradeable to HSDPA 1.8 Mbps (for selected models) WLAN: · Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) WiFi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology (for Aspire 5680/5630 Series) · Acer InviLinkTM 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology (for Aspire 3690 Series) · · · · Options and accessories WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast or 10/100/1000 Mbps gigabit Ethernet (for selected models); Wake-on-LAN ready Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone 512 MB or 1 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM modules 8-cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 90 W AC adapter External USB floppy disk drive · · · · · 23 I/O interface · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ExpressCardTM/34 slot (for selected models) PC Card slot (one Type II) 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) (for selected models) Four USB 2.0 ports DVI-D port (for selected models) IEEE 1394 port (for selected models) Consumer infrared (CIR) port (for selected models) Fast infrared (FIR) port (for selected models) External display (VGA) port AV-in port (for selected models) S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port (for selected models) S-video-in (NTSC/PAL) port (for selected models) Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support (for selected models) Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Temperature: · Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C · Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C Humidity (non-condensing): · Operating: 20% to 80% · Non-operating: 20% to 80% Wi-Fi® ACPI Mobile PC 2002 DMI 2.0 English Environment · System compliance · · · · Warranty One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. 24 English Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators: The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up. Icon Function HDD Caps Lock Num Lock Bluetooth 3G Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Indicates the status of 3G communication (for selected models). Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's batttery status. Wireless LAN Power Battery 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 25 Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < one user-programmable button. > and English Press < > to run the Acer Empowering Technology. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. See "Launch Manager" on page 42. Easy-launch button Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) P Web browser Mail User-programmable Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) 26 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the touchpad: · · Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. · 27 English Function Execute Left button (1) Quickly click twice. Click once. Click and hold, then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor. Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Tap once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor. Center button (3) Select Drag Access context menu Scroll Click once. Click and hold to move up/ down/left/ right. 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 will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. 28 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications. Scroll Lock + The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Num Lock on Type numbers in a normal manner. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Num Lock off Cursor-control keys Hold while using on embedded keypad cursor-control keys. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing Type the letters in a letters on embedded keypad. normal manner. 29 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < < < < < < > + : Activates the next Taskbar button. > + : Opens the My Computer window. > + : Opens Help and Support Center. > + : Opens the Search Results window. > + : Opens the Run dialog box. > + : Minimizes all windows. English + < > + : Undoes the minimize all windows action. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. 30 English Hotkey + + Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Description Displays help on hotkeys. Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Turns the speakers on and off. Increases the sound volume. + Acer ePower Management + + Sleep Display toggle + Screen blank + + + <> Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up + <> Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + <> + <> Brightness up Brightness down Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness. 31 Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. English The Euro symbol 1 2 Open a text editor or word processor. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. The US dollar sign 1 2 Open a text editor or word processor. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Note: This function varies according to the language settings. 32 English Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk Press the drive eject button to eject the optical disk when the computer is on. Note: Slot-load or tray-load depending on model. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available. 33 Audio The computer comes with 32-bit Intel High-Definition audio, and built-in stereo speakers. English Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hotkeys" on page 29 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume. 34 English Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel or 310,000 pixel CMOS camera appropriately mounted on top of the LCD panel. The camera's 225-degree ergonomic rotation allows you to capture high-resolution photos or videos up front or at the back of the LCD panel. The Acer OrbiCam fully supports the Acer Video Conference technology so you transmit the best video conference quality over an Instant Messenger service. Getting to know your Acer OrbiCam 1 23 # 1 2 3 Item Lens Power indicator Rubber grip (selected models only) Rotating the Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam rotates 225 degrees counterclockwise to achieve the desired angle. Refer to the illustrations below. Note: DO NOT rotate the camera clockwise to prevent damage to the device. For your convenience, the camera snaps to 45 degrees to match the position of your face in front or at the back of the LCD panel. 35 Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears. English