User manual ACER ASPIRE 5670

Aspire 5620/5670 Series User's Guide Copyright © 2005. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Aspire 5620/5670 Series User's Guide Original Issue: November 2005 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 5620/5670 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 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. USA For 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. iv 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. v 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. vi 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 41. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer. Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions for wireless option devices that are included in the user's manual of each RF option device. An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Also, any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors, and installation outdoors is subject to licensing. 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Disposal instructions 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 iii iv iv iv iv v v vi vi 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 8 9 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 23 25 25 26 26 28 29 29 Contents Audio Adjusting the volume Acer OrbiCam Launching the Acer OrbiCam Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Capturing photos/videos Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam Enabling the Acer VisageON 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 30 30 31 32 32 34 34 35 38 38 39 40 41 44 44 44 45 46 47 48 48 49 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 52 53 53 53 53 54 54 TV (for selected models) 55 Time-shift functionality 55 Recorded TV 56 Scheduling recordings 56 Program guide 56 Find program 56 TV settings 56 Using TeleText functions 57 Make DVDs 58 Authoring CD/DVDs 58 Taking your notebook PC with you 59 Disconnecting from the desktop 59 Moving around 59 Preparing the computer 59 What to bring to meetings 60 Taking the computer home 60 Preparing the computer 60 What to take with you 60 Special considerations 61 Setting up a home office 61 Traveling with the computer 61 Preparing the computer 61 What to take with you 61 Special considerations 62 Traveling internationally with the computer62 Preparing the computer 62 What to bring with you 62 Special considerations 62 Securing your computer 63 Using a computer security lock 63 Using passwords 63 Entering passwords 64 Setting passwords 64 Expanding through options 65 Connectivity options 65 Fax/data modem 65 Built-in network feature 66 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 ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance FCC notice Modem notices Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General European Union (EU) The FCC RF safety requirement 66 67 67 68 69 70 71 73 74 74 74 74 75 75 76 76 77 77 78 78 79 80 80 80 82 82 82 83 86 88 88 88 89 89 89 90 Canada -- Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 91 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 92 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking 93 Index 94 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 76 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. 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 Built-in camera Display screen Description 1.3 megapixel web camera for video communication (for selected models). Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 12 # 3 4 5 6 7 Item Microphone Keyboard TV/media/ volume buttons Touchpad Click buttons (left, center and right) Palmrest Power button Easy-launch buttons Status indicators Description Internal microphone for sound recording. For entering data into your computer. For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. 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. Turns the computer on and off. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 22 for more details. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. English 8 9 10 11 Closed front view # 1 2 3 4 Icon Item Speakers Infrared port Power indicator Battery indicator Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Receives signals from a remote control (for Aspire 5670 Series). Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's batttery status. 13 # 5 6 7 Icon Item Line-in jack Microphone-in jack Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack with S/PDIF support 5-in-1 card reader Description Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Accepts input from external microphones. Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD) (for Aspire 5670 Series). Note: Only one card can operate at any given time. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Locks and releases the lid (location depends on model). English 8 9 Bluetooth communication button/indicator Wireless communication button/indicator Latch 10 11 Left view # 1 2 3 Icon Item DC-in jack Modem (RJ-11) port Slot-load optical drive Description Connects to an AC adapter. Connects to a phone line. Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 14 # 4 5 6 Icon Item Optical disk access indicator Slot-load optical drive eject button Two USB 2.0 ports Description Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). English Right view # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Icon Item IEEE 1394 port (4-pin) PC Card slot eject button PC Card slot Description Connects to IEEE 1394 devices (for Aspire 5670 Series). Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Accepts one Type II PC Card. ExpressCard/34 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/34 module (for Aspire 5670 Series). Two USB 2.0 ports S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Ventilation slots External display (VGA) port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a television or display device with S-video input (for Aspire 5670 Series). Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 15 Rear view English # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Ethernet (RJ-45) port DVI-D port AV-in port S-video-in (NTSC/PAL) port Battery Description Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Supports digital video connections (for Aspire 5670 Series). Accepts input signals from audio/visual (AV) devices (for selected models). Connects to an S-video device like a DVD player or camcorder (for selected models). Powers the computer. Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 16 English Base view # 1 2 Item Battery release latch Cooling fan Description Releases the battery for removal. Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 4 5 6 Memory compartment Hard disk bay Battery lock Battery bay 17 Specifications Operating system Platform English · · · Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring: · Intel® CoreTM Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/ T2600 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83/2/2.16 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) Intel® 945PM 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 · · System memory 256/512 MB or 1 GB of DDR2 533/677 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) Display and graphics · · · · 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBriteTM TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVistaTM 15" XGA color TFT LCD, 1024 x 768 pixel resolution 16.7 million colors ATI MobilityTM Radeon® X1300/X1400, 128 MB of external GDDR2 VRAM, supporting ATI PowerPlayTM 5.0, Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, PCI Express® and DualViewTM Simultaneous LCD and CRT display, with LCD panel refresh rate at 70 Hz Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution via non-interlaced CRT display MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support (for Aspire 5670 Series) DVI-D (true digital video interface) support (for Aspire 5670 Series) Acer CinemaVisionTM video technology (Acer Arcade) Acer ClearVisionTM video optimization (Acer Arcade) · · · · · · · 18 Storage subsystem English · · · 80/100/120 GB SATA hard disk drive (for Aspire 5670 Series) 60/80/100/120 GB PATA hard disk drive (for Aspire 5620 Series) Optical drive options: · 8X slot-load DVD-Super Multi double-layer · Slot-load DVD-Dual double-layer 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture CardTM (xD) (for Aspire 5670 Series) · Dimensions and weight · · · · · · · 364 (W) x 274.75 (D) x 28/36.3 (H) mm (14.33 x 10.82 x 1.10/1.43 inches) 3.0 kg (6.61 lbs.) for 15.4" WXGA LCD model with TV-tuner 2.95 kg (6.57 lbs.) for 15.4" WXGA LCD model 2.94 kg (6.48 lbs.) for 15" XGA LCD mode ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 71 W 8-cell or 59.2 W 8-cell Li-ion battery pack Acer QuicChargeTM technology: · 80% charge in 1 hour · 2-hour rapid charge system-off · 2.5-hour charge-in-use 90 W AC adapter 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad with 4-way scroll button Four easy-launch buttons Six/seven media keys: TV, volume up/down, play/pause, stop, next, previous Two front-access LED-buttons: WLAN, Bluetooth® 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 Built-in microphone Power subsystem Input devices · · · · · · · · · · · Audio 19 Communication · · · · · · · Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready LAN: gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready (for Aspire 5670 Series) LAN: Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready (for Aspire 5620 Series) WLAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCam and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone (for Aspire 5670 Series) Acer Orbicam 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera (LCD panel-mounted) featuring (for selected models): · 225-degree ergonomic rotation · Acer VisageOn technology · Acer PrimaLite technology ExpressCardTM/34 slot (for Aspire 5670 Series) PC Card slot (one Type II) 5-in-1 card reader (MS/MS PRO/MMC/SD/xD) (for Aspire 5670 Series) Four USB 2.0 ports DVI-D port (for Aspire 5670 Series) IEEE 1394 port (4-pin) (for Aspire 5670 Series) Infrared port (for Aspire 5670 Series) External display (VGA) port AV-in port (for selected models) S-video-in (NTSC/PAL) port (for selected models) S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port (for Aspire 5670 Series) Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords English I/O interface · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Security 20 Software English · · · · · · · · Acer Empowering Technology (eDataSecurity / eLock / ePerformance / eRecovery / eSettings / eNet / ePower / ePresentation Management) Acer Arcade Acer GridVistaTM Acer Launch Manager Adobe® Reader® CyberLink® PowerProducerTM Norton AntiVirusTM NTI CD-MakerTM Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone 8-cell Li-ion battery pack 90 W AC adapter 256/512 MB or 1 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM modules External USB floppy disk drive 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% ACPI 2.0 DMI 2.0 Mobile PC 2002 Wi-Fi® Options and accessories · · · · · · 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. 21 Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status indicators, including four on the front panel. English The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. Icon Function Caps Lock Num Lock HDD Power Battery Bluetooth Wireless LAN Description Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's batttery status. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 22 English 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 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 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 39. Easy-launch button Default application User-programmable Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) P Web browser Mail Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) 23 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. English Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the touchpad: 24 · · 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. Right button (4) Center button (3) English · Function Execute Left button (1) Quickly click twice. Click once. Click and hold, then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor. 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. 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. 25 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. English 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. 26 English 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. + < > + : 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. 27 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. 28 English Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. 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. 29 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk Press the drive eject button to eject the optical disk when the computer is on. English 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. 30 English Audio The computer comes with 32-bit Intel High-Definition audio, and built-in stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hotkeys" on page 26 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume. 31 Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel 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. English 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. 32 English 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. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture window, then select the desired resolution. Note: Setting the camera resolution to 640 x 480 or larger does not change the capture window size. 33 Options Click Options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. Use the options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. English Camera Settings Basic settings Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display, then select Camera Settings from the pop-up menu. You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/Face tracking options from this window. 34 Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. The Properties window appears. English Device Settings allows you to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. Advanced Settings allows you to activate gain control, implement image mirror, select image enhancements and anti-flicker settings, and turn on/off the camera indicator. Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level and turn the face-tracking feature on or off. Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to get the desired angle, then click the Take a Picture or Record a Video button. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to display/play a preview of the photo/video clip. Note: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the My Pictures and My Videos folder. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as the capture device of any Instant Messenger (IM) application. To use the Acer OrbiCam as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. You can now broadcast from your location to an IM partner anywhere in the world. 35 Enabling the Acer VisageON The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects (selected models only). The face tracking feature tracks your head movement and automatically centers your face in the capture window. The video effects feature allows you to select and apply an effect to your video transmissions. English Note: The face tracking feature is not capable of centering your face beyond the capture window frame. Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently. To enable the Acer VisageON: 1 Right-click on this icon, then select VisageON from the pop-up menu. The VisageON window appears. 2 Select and apply a video effect from the left section of the VisageON window. Change the face tracking settings and options from the right section. 36 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. For multiple users, the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users' face in the capture window, otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera. 2 Click the right icon to zoom in/out or reset the current view. 3 Click VisageON to display a pop-menu that allows configuration of the camera, face tracking and video effects settings. 37 Using video effects (selected models only) 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 display the available video effects. The Video Effect Selection window appears. English 2 Click on a video effect to use. The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON window. Notes: 1. When using avatars, you may have to calibrate the face points to achieve better tracking. Follow screen instructions from the VisageON window to continue. 2. You may use video effects when using the camera for IM chat/ video sessions or call conferences. 38 English Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual monitor feature of your notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below: 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.