Acer Aspire 3410T User manual

Aspire 3810T/3810TZ/3410T
Series
Quick Guide

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Aspire 3810T/3810TZ/3410T Series Quick Guide
Original Issue: 04/2009
Aspire 3810T/3810TZ/3410T Series Notebook PC
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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 Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all
models in the Aspire product series. It covers basic topics such as using the
keyboard and audio, etc. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic
User Guide as well as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will
occasionally refer to functions or features which are only contained in certain
models of the series, but not necessarily in the model you purchased. Such
instances are marked in the text with language such as "only for certain
models".
The Quick 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 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 Guide.
Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not
installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User 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.

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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.
Top view
#Icon Item Description
1 Acer Crystal Eye
webcam
Web camera for video communication.
2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

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Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the
computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key
in the hotkey combination.
3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output
(Configuration may vary by models).
4 Power button /
indicator
Turns the computer on and off. /
Indicates the computer's power status.
5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
7 Click buttons (left
and right)
The left and right buttons function like
the left and right mouse buttons.
8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands
when you use the computer.
9 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
10 Communication
key
Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G
function.
Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for
three-step data backup.
Acer PowerSmart
key
Puts your computer into power-saving
mode.
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is
active.
11 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo
audio output.
Hotkey Icon Function Description
<Fn> + <F2> System property Starts System Property for displaying
system information.
<Fn> + <F3> Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.
(only for certain models)
<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
#Icon Item Description

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Closed front view
<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches display output between the
display screen, external monitor (if
connected) and both.
<Fn> + <F6> Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to
save power. Press any key to return.
<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn> + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume.
<Fn> + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
#Icon Item Description
1Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.
1. Charging: The light shows amber
when the battery is charging.
2. Fully charged: The light shows blue
when in AC mode.
Hotkey Icon Function Description

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Rear view
Left view
#Icon Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery
pack.
#Icon Item Description
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
2 External display
(VGA) port
Connects to a display device (e.g.,
external monitor, LCD projector).
3 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even
after prolonged use.
4 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
5Microphone-in jack Accepts inputs from external
microphones.
Headphones/speaker/
line-out jack with
S/PDIF support
Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones).

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Right view
#Icon Item Description
1 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD),
MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory
Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS
PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
Note: Push to remove/install the card.
Only one card can operate at any
given time.
2 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
3 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video
connections.
4 Ethernet (RJ-45)
port
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-
based network.
5 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
Note: 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.

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Base view
#Icon Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk
(secured with screws).
5 Ventilation slots and
cooling fan
Enable the computer to stay cool, even
after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the
opening of the fan.
6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.

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Specifications
Operating
system
•Genuine Windows Vista®
Platform •Intel®Centrino®2 mobile processor technology,
featuring:
•Intel®Core™2 Duo processor*
•Intel®Core™2 Solo processor*
•Mobile Intel®GS45 Express Chipset
•Intel®Wireless WiFi Link 5100*
•Intel®Wireless WiFi Link 5150*
•Intel®Pentium®mobile processor*
•Intel®Celeron®mobile processor*
•Mobile Intel®GS45 Express Chipset
•Acer InviLink™Nplify™802.11b/g/Draft-N*
System memory •Dual-Channel SDRAM support
•Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable
to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules*
•Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable
to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules*
Display •16:9 aspect ratio
•13.3" HD 1366 x 768
Graphics •Mobile Intel®GS45 Express Chipset
Communication •Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam
•Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel®Wireless WiFi Link 5150*
•WWAN:
•UMTS/HSPA at 900 MHz/2100 MHz and quad-
band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
(850/900/1800/1900 MHz)*
•UMTS/HSPA at 850 MHz/900 MHz/1900 MHz/
2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
(850/900/1800/1900 MHz)*
•WLAN:
•Intel®Wireless WiFi Link 5100*
•Acer InviLink™Nplify™802.11b/g/Draft-N*
•WPAN: Bluetooth®2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*
•LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready

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Note: * Only for certain models
Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The
exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
Audio •High-definition audio support
•S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for
digital speakers
•MS-Sound compatible
•Built-in microphone
Storage
subsystem
•2.5" hard disk drive* / solid state drive*
•5-in-1 card reader
Privacy control •BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
•Kensington lock slot
Dimensions
and weight
•322 (W) x 228 (D) x 23.4/28.9 (H) mm
•1.6 kg (3.5lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack
Power
subsystem
•ACPI 3.0
•62.16 W 5600 mAh
•3-pin 65 W AC adapter
•ENERGY STAR®*
Special keys
and controls
•86-/87-/91-key keyboard
•Touchpad pointing device
I/O interface •5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)
•USB 2.0 port
•HDMI™port with HDCP support
•External display (VGA) port
•Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF
support
•Microphone-in jack
•Ethernet (RJ-45) port
•DC-in jack for AC adapter
Environment •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%