Acer aHornet Aspire R3600 User manual

AcerSystem
User Guide

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AcerSystem
User Guide

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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.
CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device
Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to
the power supply unit:
Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC
power outlet.
Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the
computer.
If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system
by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies.
CAUTION for accessibility
Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible
and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need to
disconnect power to the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the
electrical outlet.
CAUTION for listening
To protect your hearing, follow these instructions.
•Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably.
•Do not increase the volume level after your ears have adjusted.
•Do not listen to music at high volumes for extended periods.
•Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundings.
•Decrease the volume if you can't hear people speaking near you.
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

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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.
•Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment
which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor
devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery
pack.
•The bottom surface, areas around ventilation openings and AC adapter
may get hot. To avoid injury, ensure they do not come in contact with your
skin or body.
•Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out
of the reach of small children.
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.
•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
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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.
•The system can be powered using a wide range of voltages; 100 to 120 or
220 to 240 V AC. The power cord included with the system meets the
requirements for use in the country/region where the system was
purchased. Power cords for use in other countries/regions must meet the
requirements for that country/region. For more information on power cord
requirements, contact an authorized reseller or service provider.
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.

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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://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/
sustainability01.htm
Mercury advisory
For bulb-inside projectors or electronic products containing an non-
LED-backlit-LCD/CRT monito 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.
ENERGY STAR
Acer's ENERGY STAR qualified products save you money by
reducing energy costs and protecting the environment without
sacrificing features or performance. Acer is proud to offer our
customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark.
What is ENERGY STAR?
Products that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and
prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines
set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Acer is committed to offer
products and services worldwide that help customers save money, conserve
energy and improve the quality of our environment. The more energy we can
save through higher energy efficiency, the more we reduce greenhouse gases
and the risks of climate change. More information refers to http://
www.energystar.gov or http://www.energystar.gov/powermangement
Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products:
•Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads.
•Automatically go into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode
after 15 and 30 minute of inactivity respectively.
•Wake the computer from sleep mode when a key on the keyboard is
pressed or the mouse moved.
•Computers will save more than 80% energy in "sleep" mode.
ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks

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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.
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.

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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 23.

Information for your safety and comfortiii
Safety instructions iii
Disposal instructions vi
Mercury advisory vi
ENERGY STAR vi
Tips and information for comfortable use vii
Product Registration 1
How to Register 1
Another Option 1
System tour 2
Setting up your computer 2
Necessary to know before setup 3
Selecting a location 3
Opening the package 3
Connecting peripherals 3
Starting your computer 3
Shutting down your computer 4
Set up Aspire RevoBoot 5
Use Aspire RevoBoot 6
The Configuration Panel 8
Configure RevoBoot in Windows Vista 8
Using the controller and games 10
Insert the battery 10
Connect the controller and receiver 12
Use the controller 12
Gun mode 14
Sport mode 14
Aviation mode 15
Racing mode 16
3D Mouse mode 16
Play games 17
Frequently asked questions 19
Taking care of your computer 20
Important tips 20
Cleaning and servicing 21
To clean your computer and keyboard 21
To clean your pointing device 21
Contents

To clean your monitor 21
When to contact a service technician 21
Asking for technical assistance 22
Regulations and safety notices 23
FCC notice 23
Federal Communications Comission
Declaration of Conformity 25
Remark: All images are for reference purposes only.
Actual configuration may vary.

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Product Registration
When using your computer for the first time, it is recommended that
you immediately register it. This will give you access to some useful
benefits, such as:
• Faster service from our trained representatives
• Membership in the Acer community: receive promotions and
participate in customer surveys
• The latest news from Acer
Hurry and register, as other advantages await you!
How to Register
During the initial startup of your notebook or desktop, a window will
invite you to register. Please fill in the mandatory fields and click Next.
The second window you'll see contains optional fields that will help us
to provide you with a more personable customer service experience.
Another Option
Another way to register your Acer product is to visit our website at
http://registration.acer.com. Choose your country and follow the
simple instructions.
After we receive your product registration, you will be sent a
confirmation email with important data that you should keep in a safe
place.

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System tour
Your computer has the following features:
Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact
configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
Setting up your computer
The AcerSystem is a versatile and powerful system, supporting a
mainstream performance CPU. The computer uses a state-of-the-art
bus architecture, which improves system efficiency and helps the
system support varied multimedia and software applications.
Your AcerSystem has standard I/O (input/output) interfaces such as a
USB 2.0 ports, and stereo microphone, line-in and line-out jacks
(configuration may vary by models). The system can accommodate
extra peripheral equipment through these I/O ports.
Your system can also support an optional high-speed fax/data modem
or an additional LAN (local area network) card.
Furthermore, the system is compatible with Microsoft®Windows®or
Linux-based operating systems.
Icon Description Icon Description
Power button RJ-45 Ethernet connector
Microphone jack Speaker or
headphone jack
USB port eSATA port
VGA port HDMI port
Media card reader

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Necessary to know before setup
Selecting a location
Selecting the optimum location for your computer:
• Do not place the system too close to other electrical equipment.
• Do not place the system in high-traffic areas or where the power
cord or other cords may be stepped on.
• Avoid placing the system in any location that is excessively dusty
or damp.
Opening the package
Open the package carefully and keep all packing materials for
later use.
Ensure that all items are present and in good condition. If any of the
following items are missing or appear damaged, contact your
dealer immediately:
• AcerSystem
•Mouse(USB)
• Keyboard (USB)
• User Guide and Starter poster
• Other user documentation and third-party software.
Connecting peripherals
After everything is connected, plug the power cord into the system and
insert the other end into a power outlet.
Note: Don't connect the system power cord before connecting all
peripherals to the system.
Starting your computer
After connecting all the peripheral equipment, start your computer
according to the steps below:

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1 Turn on all peripheral equipment, such as the monitor, printer,
fax, speakers, etc.
2 Turn on the system. Once the start up process is complete, you can
begin to use your computer.
Shutting down your computer
From the "Start" menu, select "Shut Down" and click OK.
In the event of a system crash, press and hold the power button on the
front of the system for four seconds. After the system has shut down,
turn off all peripheral devices.

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Set up Aspire RevoBoot
The first time you use Aspire RevoBoot by clicking on any of the
applications available in the boot-up screen, a wizard will guide you
through the basic configuration steps. If you click Close, Vista will
automatically boot up.

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Each time you switch on your computer, you will see this screen. If you
do not move the mouse within 10 seconds, your computer will
continue to start up the operating system.
Use Aspire RevoBoot
Click on any of the icons on the screen or the launch bar, located at the
bottom of the screen.
Icon Function
Turns off the computer immediately. Any changes made
during the current session will be saved.
Boot to the operating system. Any changes made during the
current session will be saved.
Opens Speed Dial, a screen that displays up to eight web
pages saved as favorites. The Speed Dial screen also contains
a text field used to perform an Internet search.
Starts the browser. If you come across a PDF, DOC, XLS or PPT
file that you want to open, double-click to open it in a new
tab.
To add an open page to Speed Dial, click the icon in the
upper right corner of the browser window.
Starts the Music Player application; you can play MP3 files.
Starts Photo Manager. You can sort your JPEG/BMP/GIF/PNG
picture files into albums, and display/share them in different
viewing modes.
Starts the Chat instant messaging tool. You can use your
existing accounts in various IM programs such as AIM, Google
Talk, MSN Messenger, and Yahoo Messenger, to chat with
your friends.

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Note: If you wish to view pictures or listen to music, you need to
store the content on a USB storage device.
IMPORTANT: It is not possible to store content on your computer’s
hard drive when using Aspire RevoBoot.
Starts Skype™; you can communicate free-of-charge with
other Skype users.
USB / removable storage indicator. This icon displays in the
launch bar only when a removable storage device/USB drive
is inserted into the system. If you want to remove the USB
device, right-click on the icon and select Eject USB Disk.
Displays the on-line help.
Opens the Configuration Panel, where you can adjust various
settings.
Opens the Input Language dialog box, which lets you view or
change the input language settings.
Display the current volume settings for the speaker(s) and
microphone when the mouse pointer is moved over the icon.
Clicking either icon opens the volume controls.
Indicate the network connection status. Clicking either icon
opens the network configuration settings.
Icon Function

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The Configuration Panel
The Configuration Panel allows you to set:
Configure RevoBoot in Windows Vista
You can adjust some of the RevoBoot settings under Windows Vista; to
do this click Start > All Programs > RevoBoot > RevoBoot Installer and
then:
BookmarkSync Configure: Export your Internet Explorer favorites or
Firefox bookmarks to RevoBoot. Bookmarks will be exported each time
you shut down Windows.
Icon Function
Set the date, time and time zone.
Right-click on the date/time display to toggle between 12-
hour (AM/PM) and 24-hour format.
Switch input methods/languages on the fly.
Set the language used to display menu items, dialog box
messages, etc.
Specify how your computer connects to the Internet.
View the
Help Improve Software , Power Management , and
General tabs, and adjust settings.
Set your screen resolution and theme.
Adjust speaker and microphone volume.
• To switch the audio output device, click Advanced and
select the preferred device.
• To switch the microphone input, click Advanced and
select the preferred microphone.

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Repair this software: Open the installation program to repair the
software if it stops working properly.
RevoBoot Configure: Select whether to use RevoBoot or not.
Uninstall: Remove RevoBoot from your computer.

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Using the controller and games
Please take note of the following to enjoy gaming with your
controller:
• Check that the controller is switched on and connected with the
receiver.
• Use the Z controller games icon to play games with the
controller.
Insert the battery
Remove the battery cover and insert two AA alkaline batteries,
ensuring they're properly aligned. Click the cover closed. To ensure the
best performance and battery life, you should use high-quality alkaline
batteries or rechargeable NiMH batteries.
Press the power button on the controller to turn it on. Press and hold
the power button for three seconds to turn it off. If the controller is
idle for 90 seconds, it will enter standby/energy-save mode; power will
be restored when the controller detects motion.