Acer Aspire EFL50 Manuel utilisateur

Aspire 3600/5500 Series

User's Guide

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Aspire 3600/5500 Series User's Guide

Original Issue: May 2005

Aspire 3600/5500 Series Notebook Computer

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First things first

We would like to thank you for making the Aspire series of notebook

computers your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.

Your guides

To help you use your Aspire, we have designed a set of guides:

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Turning your computer on and off

To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the

LCD screen beside the Easy-launch buttons. See "Front view" on page 1 for the

location of the power button.

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.

First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with

setting up your computer.

The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and

functions of your new computer. For more on how your computer

can help you to be more productive, please refer to the

AcerSystem User's Guide. This guide contains detailed

information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery,

expansion options, and troubleshooting. In addition it contains

warranty information and the general regulations and safety

notices for your notebook. It is available in Portable Document

Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Follow

these steps to access it:

1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.

2 Click on AcerSystem User's Guide.

Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. If Adobe

Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on

AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Acrobat Reader setup

program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete

the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Acrobat

Reader, access the Help and Support menu.

•Use the power button

Note: You can also use the power button to perform power

management functions.

•Use the customized functions for power management

You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by

pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4>.

Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and

hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down

the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on

again, wait at least two seconds before powering up.

Taking care of your computer

Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it.

•Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources

of heat, such as a radiator.

•Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 ºC (32 ºF) or above

50 ºC (122 ºF).

•Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields.

•Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.

•Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer.

•Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration.

•Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt.

•Never place objects on top of the computer.

•Do not slam the computer display when you close it.

•Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.

Taking care of your AC adapter

Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:

•Do not connect the adapter to any other device.

•Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it.

Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic.

•When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull

on the plug.

•The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed

the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the

total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet

should not exceed the fuse rating.

Taking care of your battery pack

Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack:

•Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off

before removing or replacing batteries.

•Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children.

•Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible.

Cleaning and servicing

When cleaning the computer, follow these steps:

1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack.

2 Disconnect the AC adapter.

3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

If either of the following occurs:

•the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged;

•the computer does not operate normally

please refer to "Frequently asked questions" on page 22.

Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could

void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications

Commission, to operate this computer.

Operation conditions

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,

and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions for wireless option

devices that are included in the user's manual of each RF option device.

An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. Also, any tampering of the internal antenna will void

the FCC certification and your warranty.

To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to

be operated indoors, and installation outdoors is subject to licensing.

For more information about our products, services, and support information,

please visit our website: http://global.acer.com.

First things first iii

Your guides iii

Basic care and tips for using your computer iii

Turning your computer on and off iii

Taking care of your computer iv

Taking care of your AC adapter iv

Taking care of your battery pack v

Cleaning and servicing v

An Aspire tour 1

Front view 1

Closed front view 2

Left view 3

Right view 4

Rear view 4

Base view 5

Specifications 6

Indicators 9

Easy-launch buttons 10

Touchpad 11

Touchpad basics 11

Using the keyboard 13

Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 13

Windows keys 14

Hotkeys 14

Special keys 16

Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 17

Using a computer security lock 17

Audio 18

Adjusting the volume 18

Using the system utilities 19

Acer eManager 19

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 20

Launch Manager 21

Frequently asked questions 22

Requesting service 25

International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 25

Before you call 25

Contents

Acer Arcade (for selected models) 27

Arcade hotkeys 28

Finding and playing content 29

Settings 29

Arcade controls 29

Navigation controls 30

Player controls 30

Cinema 30

DVD settings 31

Album 32

Slideshow settings 33

Video 33

Playing a video file 33

Video authoring 34

Music 34

Burner 35

Copy — Back up your CD/DVD collection 35

Audio — Create your own greatest hits CDs 35

Data — Store files simply and easily 35

Video — Your world in pictures 35

Taking your notebook PC with you 36

Disconnecting from the desktop 36

Moving around 36

Preparing the computer 36

What to take to short meetings 37

What to take to long meetings 37

Taking the computer home 37

Preparing the computer 37

What to take with you 38

Special considerations 38

Setting up a home office 38

Traveling with the computer 38

Preparing the computer 38

What to take with you 39

Special considerations 39

Traveling internationally with the computer39

Preparing the computer 39

What to bring with you 39

Special considerations 40

Securing your computer 40

Using a computer security lock 40

Using passwords 40

Entering passwords 41

Setting passwords 41

Expanding through options 42

Connectivity options 42

Fax/data modem 42

Built-in network feature 43

Fast Infrared (selected models only) 43

Universal Serial Bus (USB) 44

IEEE 1394 port (selected models only) 44

PC Card slot 45

BIOS utility 46

Boot sequence 46

Enable disk-to-disk recovery 47

Password 47

Using software 47

Playing DVD movies 47

Power management 48

Acer eRecovery 49

Create backup 49

Restore from backup 50

Create factory default image CD 50

Re-install bundled software without CD 50

Change password 51

Troubleshooting 52

Troubleshooting tips 52

Error messages 52

Regulations and safety notices 54

ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance 54

FCC notice 54

Modem notices 56

Important safety instructions 59

English

An Aspire tour

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

us show you around your new Aspire computer.

Front view

#Item Description

1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays

computer output.

2 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

3 Easy-launch

buttons

Buttons for launching frequently used programs.

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

details.

4 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

English

Closed front view

5 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to

show the status of the computer's functions and

components.

6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you

use the computer.

7 Click buttons (Left,

center, and right)

The left and right buttons function like the left and

right mouse buttons, the center button serves as a 4-

way scroll button.

8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like

a computer mouse.

9 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

#Icon Item Description

1 Speaker-out/line-out/

Headphone jack

Connects to audio line-out devices

(e.g., speakers, headphones).

2 Mic-in jack Accepts inputs from external

microphone.

3 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo

audio output.

4Bluetooth

communication

button/indicator

Press to enable/disable the Bluetooth

function. Indicates the status of

Bluetooth communication (optional).

5 Wireless

communication

button/indicator

Press to enable/disable the wireless

function. Indicates the status of wireless

LAN communication.

6 Power indicator Lights up when the computer is on.

#Item Description

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