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PC Card slot

Accepts one Type II PC Card.

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PC Card slot eject 
button

Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

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USB 2.0 ports

Connect to USB 2.0 devices 
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

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Ventilation slots

Enable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.

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Modem (RJ-11) 
port

Connects to a phone line.

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Ethernet (RJ-45) 
port

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based 
network.

Summary of Contents for Aspire 3640

Page 1: ...Aspire 3640 Series User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...spondence 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 Model number __________________________________ Serial num...

Page 3: ...d 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 Using electrical power This product should be operated from the type of powe...

Page 4: ...A certified type SPT 2 rated 7 A 125 V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent 4 6 meters 15 feet maximum length 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 p...

Page 5: ... or thunderstorms Warning For safety reasons do not use non compliant parts when adding or changing components Consult your reseller for purchase options 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...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...hanging 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 r...

Page 8: ...or 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 ...

Page 9: ... 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...

Page 10: ...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 oper...

Page 11: ...anagement 2 Acer ePresentation Management 5 Acer eLock Management 6 Acer eRecovery Management 8 Acer eSettings Management 10 Acer ePerformance Management 11 Your Acer notebook tour 13 Front view 13 Closed front view 14 Left view 16 Right view 17 Rear view 18 Base view 19 Specifications 20 Indicators 24 Easy launch buttons 25 Touchpad 26 Touchpad basics 26 Using the keyboard 28 Lock keys and embedd...

Page 12: ...9 Virtual keyboard 50 Background mode 50 Cinema 51 Settings 51 Album 52 Editing Pictures 52 Slide Show settings 52 Video 53 Playing a video file 53 Snapshot 53 Editing video 53 Music 54 Make DVDs 54 Authoring CD DVDs 54 Taking your notebook PC with you 56 Disconnecting from the desktop 56 Moving around 56 Preparing the computer 56 What to bring to meetings 57 Taking the computer home 57 Preparing ...

Page 13: ...sk to disk recovery 66 Password 66 Using software 67 Playing DVD movies 67 Power management 68 Acer eRecovery Management 68 Create backup 69 Restore from backup 69 Create factory default image CD 70 Re install bundled software without CD 70 Change password 71 Troubleshooting 72 Troubleshooting tips 72 Error messages 72 Regulations and safety notices 74 ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance 74 FCC noti...

Page 14: ...communication devices RSS 210 81 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 82 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking 83 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 84 Index 85 ...

Page 15: ...information and adjusts settings easily Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space memory and registry settings For more information right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar then select the Help or Tutorial function Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management you must initialize the Empowering Techno...

Page 16: ...the following functions on off Wireless LAN Bluetooth CardBus FireWire 1394 Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported DC mode Battery mode There are four pre defined profiles Entertainment Presentation Word Processing and Battery Life You can also define up to three of your own To create a new power profile 1 Change power settings as desired 2 Click Save as to save to a new power profile 3 Name th...

Page 17: ...anel in the upper half of the window For additional options click Settings to Set alarms Re load factory defaults Select what actions to be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed Set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby View information about Acer ePower Management ...

Page 18: ...4 Empowering Technology ...

Page 19: ...l be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system For projectors and external devices that are not auto detected launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting Note If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector or you need to use an external resolution that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management...

Page 20: ...hen 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 Interfaces includes serial port parallel port infrared IR and Bluetooth To activate Acer eLock Management a password must be set first Once set you can apply locks to any of the devices types Lock s will immediately be set without any reboot necessary and will rema...

Page 21: ...7 Empowering Technology ...

Page 22: ... a hidden partition on your system s hard drive By default user created backups are stored on the D drive Acer eRecovery Management provides you with 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 re...

Page 23: ...d 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 ...

Page 24: ...spect hardware specifications change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings and to monitor the system health status Acer eSettings Management also Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users on Acer computer ...

Page 25: ...provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options 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 ...

Page 26: ...12 Empowering Technology ...

Page 27: ...Starters poster let us show you around your new Acer notebook Front view Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output 2 Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the status of the computer s functions and components ...

Page 28: ...able support area for your hands when you use the computer 7 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 8 Power button Turns the computer on and off 9 Easy launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs See Easy launch buttons on page 25 for more details 10 Built in camera 310 000 pixel web camera for video communication for selected models Icon Item Description 1 Speakers L...

Page 29: ... the status of wireless LAN communication 5 Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman 6 Microphone jack Accepts input from external microphones 7 Headphones speaker line out jack Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers headphones 8 Battery indicator Indicates the computer s batttery status 9 Power indicator Indicates the computer s power status 10 Latch ...

Page 30: ...puter security lock 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs 3 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active 4 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive 5 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off ...

Page 31: ... eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot 3 USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use 5 Modem RJ 11 port Connects to a phone line 6 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 based network ...

Page 32: ...8 English Rear view 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 Battery Powers the computer ...

Page 33: ...keep the computer cool Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory 5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal 6 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack ...

Page 34: ...DDR2 533 667 MHz system memory upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics 14 1 WXGA Acer CrystalBrite TFT LCD 1280 x 800 pixel resolution supporting simultaneous multi window viewing via Acer GridVista ATI Radeon Xpress 200M chipset with integrated 3D graphics featuring HyperMemory and up to 128 MB of shared system memory 16 7 million colors Simultaneous LCD and CRT display ...

Page 35: ...ing Key Internet email user programmable button Two front access communication switches WLAN Bluetooth Audio Intel High Definition audio support Audio system with two built in speakers Sound Blaster Pro and MS Sound compatible Built in microphone Communication Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol VVoIP support via Acer OrbiCam and optional Acer Bluetooth VoIP phon...

Page 36: ...cer Empowering Technology Acer ePower Management Acer ePresentation Management Acer eLock Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer GridVista Acer Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus Adobe Reader CyberLink PowerProducer NTI CD Maker Options and accessories Acer Bluetooth VoIP phone 512 MB 1 or 2 GB DDR2 533 MHz soDIMM memory 9 cell Li ion battery ...

Page 37: ...depends on the model purchased 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 System compliance Cisco Compatible Extensions CCX Wi Fi ACPI Mobile PC 2002 DMI 2 0 Warranty One year International Travelers Warranty ITW ...

Page 38: ...D display is closed Icon Function Description Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication Battery Indicates the computer s batttery status Power Indicates the computer s power sta...

Page 39: ... button 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 41 Easy launch button Default application P User programmable Acer Empowering Technology u...

Page 40: ...mrest provides optimum comfort and support Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the touchpad Move your finger across the touchpad 2 to move the cursor Press the left 1 and right 4 buttons located below 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 th...

Page 41: ...te By default vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel Function Left button 1 Right button 4 Main touchpad 2 Center button 3 Execute Quickly click twice Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor T...

Page 42: ...ock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock Fn F11 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 Scroll Lock Fn F12 When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up...

Page 43: ... button it launches the Start menu It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions Tab Activates the next Taskbar button E Opens the My Computer window F1 Opens Help and Support Center F Opens the Search Results window R Opens the Run dialog box M Minimizes all windows Shift M Undoes the minimize all windows action Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the ...

Page 44: ...Displays help on hotkeys Fn F2 Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology See Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 Fn F3 Acer ePower Management Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology See Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 Fn F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode Fn F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external mo...

Page 45: ...off Fn F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fn Volume up Increases the sound volume Fn Volume down Decreases the sound volume Fn Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Hotkey Icon Function Description ...

Page 46: ...lt Gr 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 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Either press at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold Shift and then press the 4 key at the upper center of the keyboard Note This...

Page 47: ... eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off 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 ...

Page 48: ...with 32 bit Intel High Definition HD audio and dual stereo speakers Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons See Hotkeys on page 30 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume ...

Page 49: ...o you transmit the best video conference quality over an Instant Messenger service Getting to know your Acer OrbiCam 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 posi...

Page 50: ...cer 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 ...

Page 51: ...re window size preview settings and the folder for captured photos or videos 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 ...

Page 52: ...r 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 launch...

Page 53: ... 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 ...

Page 54: ...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 ...

Page 55: ...ell organized desktop Note Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy launch buttons located above the keyboard Easy launch buttons on page 25 for the location of the easy launch buttons You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launc...

Page 56: ...top or click on the Start menu in the Windows taskbar highlight Programs and select Norton AntiVirus 2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window click Scans 3 In the Scans panel click Run Full System Scan 4 When the scan is complete a scan summary appears Click Finished You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals If you are using the c...

Page 57: ...utomatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not turn the display back on three things might be the cause The brightness level might be too low Press Fn increase to adjust the brightness level The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the display toggle hotkey Fn F5 to toggle the display back to the computer If the...

Page 58: ...rclip into the hole and push to eject the tray If your computer s optical drive is a slot load model it will not have an eject hole The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer If it works contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose The printer does not work Check the following Make sure that the ...

Page 59: ...m will be the only option for future recovery operations This recovery process helps you restore the C drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook Follow the steps below to rebuild your C drive Your C drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased It is important to back up all data files before using this option Before performing a restore ope...

Page 60: ... our support centers Place your proof of purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide Please consult http global acer com Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service and ple...

Page 61: ...h or listen click or select a content button e g Music Video etc on the Arcade home page Music listen to music files in a variety of formats Cinema watch DVDs or VCDs Video watch and or edit video clips Album view photos stored on your hard disk or removable media Note While watching videos DVDs or slide shows your screensaver and power saving features are unavailable ...

Page 62: ...ettings There are settings in Acer Arcade that allow you to fine tune its performance to suit your machine and your personal preferences To access Settings click on this icon located on the upper right hand corner of the main page Click Acer Arcade Help for comprehensive help on each Arcade mode In Display Settings Use the Screen Ratio option to choose between standard 4 3 or widescreen 16 9 displ...

Page 63: ...lips movies or slide shows at full screen two pop up control panels are shown when you move the pointer They automatically disappear after several seconds The Navigation Controls panel appears at the top and the Player Controls panel appears at the bottom of the screen Navigation controls To return to the Arcade home page click the Home button in the upper left corner of the window To go up one fo...

Page 64: ... or folder you can use the onscreen virtual keyboard You can quickly enter the information you need using the mouse cursor keys or keyboard Background mode With Acer Arcade you can continue listening to music while you perform certain other functions Video and music will continue playing in a small window located in the bottom left hand corner of the screen You can press the stop button on the rem...

Page 65: ...the list of drives This page is also displayed when you press the Stop button during a movie The buttons on the left side allow you to resume the movie from the point it was stopped restart the movie from the beginning jump to the DVD menu eject the disk or go to the DVD Settings page Settings To access the settings for Cinema first click the Settings button on the main menu and then click on Cine...

Page 66: ...view a single picture by clicking on it This opens the picture at full screen You can then use the onscreen player controls to zoom in and out and to pan in four directions Editing Pictures Choose Edit and you can Rotate Remove Red Eye and Auto Fix optimize the brightness and contrast pictures to improve the appearance of your images Slide Show settings To change Slide Show settings click the Adva...

Page 67: ...he screen when you move the mouse To return to the Video page click Stop Snapshot Snapshot mode is available in Cinema and Video modes This function can be used to capture the onscreen image at any time A single frame image will be captured and stored in a user designated directory The destination directory can be changed from the Settings menu Editing video Acer Arcade offers the capability to ed...

Page 68: ...ick Start Ripping The progress of the ripping operation will be displayed on screen You can change the file quality of the ripped tracks by clicking Settings Make DVDs Acer Arcade provides an easy and complete solution for recording data audio photos or videos You can burn and share any combination of data music photos or videos onto a CD or DVD direct from Make DVD mode or some of the other Acer ...

Page 69: ... all in one The possibilities are endless For specific details about each of these options click the Help button to open the Arcade help menu File type compatibility For details on file compatibility please refer to the first page of the Arcade online help menu for each media mode ...

Page 70: ...computer Moving around When you are just moving within short distances for example from your office desk to a meeting room Preparing the computer Before moving the computer close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the building To bring the computer out of Sleep mode open the display then press and release the power butt...

Page 71: ...on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode Press Fn F4 or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer To resume open the display if closed then press and release the power button Taking the computer home When you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop follow these steps ...

Page 72: ...ure between outside and room temperature Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home you may want to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home With a second AC adapter you can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time you might also want to add an external keyboard monitor or mouse Traveling wit...

Page 73: ... cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling Spare fully charged battery packs Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Proof of purchase in case you need to show it to customs officials International Travelers Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tip...

Page 74: ...sswords protect your computer from unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility Once set you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility See BIOS utility on page 66 User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use...

Page 75: ...ss Enter When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt appears at boot up Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press Enter Important You have three chances to enter a password If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries the system halts Press ...

Page 76: ... external devices to the computer read the following section Fax data modem Your computer has a built in V 92 56 Kbps fax data modem Warning This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem To use the fax data modem port connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack Warning Please make sure that the cable...

Page 77: ...ed network To use the network feature connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet RJ 45 port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network Universal Serial Bus USB The USB 2 0 port is a high speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources ...

Page 78: ...rds CardBus improves on the 16 bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits Note Refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions Inserting a PC Card Insert the card into the slot and make the proper connections e g network cable if necessary See your card manual for details Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card 1 Exit the applicat...

Page 79: ...cover then lift up and remove the memory cover 3 a Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot then b gently press it down until it clicks into place 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw 5 Reinstall the battery pack and reconnect the AC adapter 6 Turn on the computer The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size Please consult a qualified techni...

Page 80: ...t sequence in the BIOS utility activate the BIOS utility then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen Enable disk to disk recovery To enable disk to disk recovery hard disk recovery activate the BIOS utility then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the F5 and F6 keys to set this value to Enabl...

Page 81: ...maximum of five times including the first time after which the last region code set will remain permanent Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set Refer to the table below for DVD movie region code information 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds Note To change the region code insert a DVD movie of a different region into the ...

Page 82: ...ment is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system You can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to hard disk CD or DVD Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions 1 Create backup 2 Restore from backup 3 Create factory default image CD or burn bundled software to an application CD 4 Re install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery Managem...

Page 83: ...backup image on CD or DVD 7 After choosing the backup method click Next Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process Restore from backup You can restore backups previously created as stated in the Create backup section from hard disk CD or DVD 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press Alt F10 to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six ...

Page 84: ...ng system as it was delivered to you from the factory If you wish to have a disk that will allow you to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications select 2 Application CD this disk will not be bootable Re install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery Management stores pre loaded software internally for easy driver and application re installation 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 P...

Page 85: ...y Management utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window select Recovery settings and click Next 5 In the Recovery settings window select Password Change Acer eRecovery Management password and click Next 6 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process Note If the system crashes and will not boot to Windows you can ...

Page 86: ...ssages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Disk boot failure Insert a system bootable disk into the floppy drive A then press Enter to reboot Equipment configuration error Press F2 during POST ...

Page 87: ...h English If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility ...

Page 88: ...n be determined by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio televisi...

Page 89: ...sential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Please visit http global acer com products notebook reg nb index htm for complete documents Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules Located on the modem is a label that contains among other information the FCC Registration Number and R...

Page 90: ...ividual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Nether...

Page 91: ... equipment shall go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt 4 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall ...

Page 92: ...LE VARNING LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD ÅLÅ TUIJOTA SÅTEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN VARNING LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high precision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots Th...

Page 93: ...in wireless radio devices such as wireless LAN and or Bluetooth modules Below information is for products with such devices European Union EU This device complies with the essential requirements of the European Council Directives listed below 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive EN 60950 1 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000 3 2 3 99 5 EC Radio Telecommunic...

Page 94: ...h card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the notebook PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user s manual of each RF option device Caution To comply with FCC RF exposure...

Page 95: ...anada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 a Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device b Operation in 2 4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is in...

Page 96: ...y interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local manufacturer importer is responsible for this declaration Product name Notebook PC Model number MS2180 Machine type Aspire 3640 SKU number Aspire 364xxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Name of responsible party Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose CA 95134 USA Conta...

Page 97: ...quirements Name of manufacturer Beijing Acer Information Co Ltd Address of manufacturer Huade Building No 18 ChuangYe Rd ShangDi Zone HaiDian District Beijing PRCE marking Contact person Mr Easy Lai Tel 886 2 8691 3089 Fax 886 2 8691 3000 E mail easy_lai acer com tw Declares that product Notebook PC Trade name Acer Model number MS2180 Machine type Aspire 3640 SKU number Aspire 364xxx x 0 9 a z or ...

Page 98: ...en tilt angle 85 0 Design screen illuminance Illuminance level 250 250cosα lx where α 85 Color Source D65 Reflection class of LCD panel positive and negative polarity Ordinary LCD Class I Protective or Acer CrystalBrite LCD Class III Image polarity Both Reference white Pre setting of luminance and color temperature 6500K tested under BM7 Yn u n v n Pixel fault class Class II ...

Page 99: ...45 setting up a home office 43 taking home 42 traveling internationally 44 traveling on local trips 43 troubleshooting 59 turning off v connections network 48 D display hotkeys 29 troubleshooting 37 DVD 54 DVD movies playing 54 E error messages 59 Euro 31 F FAQ See frequently asked questions frequently asked questions 37 front view 12 H Hibernation mode hotkey 29 hotkeys 29 I IEEE 1394 port 49 inf...

Page 100: ...Q questions setting location for modem use 39 S safety CD or DVD 67 FCC notice 61 general instructions 65 modem notices 62 scroll lock 27 security keylock 32 45 passwords 45 speakers hotkey 30 troubleshooting 38 support information 40 T touchpad 25 hotkey 30 using 25 26 travel international flights 44 local trips 43 troubleshooting 59 tips 59 U universal serial bus 49 V view front 14 left 14 rear ...

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