Aspire 1650 Series User manual

Aspire 1650 Series
User's Guide
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Aspire 1650 Series User's Guide
Original Issue: Nov 2005
Aspire 1650 Series Notebook PC
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First things first
We would like to thank you for making the Aspire series of notebook PC 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 11 for the
location of the power button.
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.
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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 32.
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.
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Disposal instructions iii
First things first iv
Your guides iv
Basic care and tips for using your computer iv
Turning your computer on and off iv
Taking care of your computer v
Taking care of your AC adapter v
Taking care of your battery pack vi
Cleaning and servicing vi
Acer Empowering Technology 1
Acer eDataSecurity Management 2
Acer eLock Management 3
Acer ePerformance Management 4
Acer eRecovery Management 5
Acer eSettings Management 6
Acer eNet Management 6
Acer ePower Management 8
Acer ePresentation Management 9
An Aspire tour 11
Front view 11
Closed front view 12
Left view 13
Right view 14
Rear view 14
Base view 15
Features 16
Indicators 19
Easy-launch buttons 20
Touchpad 21
Touchpad basics 21
Using the keyboard 23
Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 23
Windows keys 24
Hotkeys 24
Special keys 26
Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 27
Using a computer security lock 27
Audio 28
Adjusting the volume 28
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Using the system utilities 29
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 29
Launch Manager 30
Norton AntiVirus 31
Frequently asked questions 32
Requesting service 35
International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 35
Before you call 35
Acer Arcade (for selected models) 36
Arcade hotkeys 37
Finding and playing content 38
Settings 38
Arcade controls 38
Navigation controls 39
Player controls 39
Cinema 39
DVD settings 40
Album 41
Slideshow settings 42
Video 42
Playing a video file 42
Video authoring 43
Music 43
Burner 44
Copy — Back up your CD/DVD collection 44
Audio — Create your own greatest hits CDs 44
Data — Store files simply and easily 44
Video — Your world in pictures 44
Taking your notebook PC with you 45
Disconnecting from the desktop 45
Moving around 45
Preparing the computer 45
What to bring to meetings 46
Taking the computer home 46
Preparing the computer 46
What to take with you 46
Special considerations 47
Setting up a home office 47
Traveling with the computer 47
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Preparing the computer 47
What to take with you 47
Special considerations 48
Traveling internationally with the computer 48
Preparing the computer 48
What to bring with you 48
Special considerations 48
Securing your computer 49
Using a computer security lock 49
Using passwords 49
Entering passwords 50
Setting passwords 50
Expanding through options 51
Connectivity options 51
Fax/data modem 51
Built-in network feature 52
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 52
PC Card slot 53
Installing memory 54
BIOS utility 54
Boot sequence 54
Enable disk-to-disk recovery 55
Password 55
Using software 55
Playing DVD movies 55
Power management 56
Acer eRecovery Management 56
Create backup 57
Restore from backup 57
Create factory default image CD 57
Re-install bundled software without CD 58
Change password 58
Troubleshooting 60
Troubleshooting tips 60
Error messages 60
Regulations and safety notices 61
ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance 61
FCC notice 61
Modem notices 62
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Important safety instructions 65
Laser compliance statement 67
LCD pixel statement 67
Radio device regulatory notice 67
General 67
European Union (EU) 68
The FCC RF safety requirement 69
Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio
communication devices (RSS-210) 70
Federal Communications Comission
Declaration of Conformity 71
Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking 72
Index 73
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Empowering Technology
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:
•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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Assign a name for the new scheme.
2 Choose existing scheme to use as a template.
3 Select whether used for mains (AC) or battery mode.
4 Choose which power options best fit your needs, then click OK.
5 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.
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You can also click "Advanced Settings" to:
•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.
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