Acer Aspire 3650 User Manual Download

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Information for your safety and comfort

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Safety instructions

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Disposal instructions

Tips and information for comfortable use

Basic care and tips for using your computer

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Turning your computer on and off

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Taking care of your computer

Taking care of your AC adapter

Taking care of your battery pack

Cleaning and servicing

Acer Empowering Technology

Empowering Technology password

Acer eLock Management

Acer ePerformance Management

Acer eRecovery Management

Acer eSettings Management

Acer ePower Management

Acer ePresentation Management

Your Acer notebook tour

Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad

Windows keys

Hotkeys

Special keys

Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray

Using a computer security lock

Audio

Adjusting the volume

Using the system utilities

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

Launch Manager

Norton AntiVirus

Frequently asked questions

Requesting service

Contents

Summary of Contents for Aspire 3650

Page 1: ...Aspire 3650 Series User s Guide...

Page 2: ...ondence 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 for...

Page 3: ...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 pro...

Page 4: ...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...

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 electro...

Page 6: ...our 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...

Page 7: ...anging 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 awkwa...

Page 8: ...r 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 e...

Page 9: ...t 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...

Page 10: ...f 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 Disconnec...

Page 11: ...4 Acer eRecovery Management 5 Acer eSettings Management 7 Acer ePower Management 8 Acer ePresentation Management 11 Your Acer notebook tour 13 Front view 13 Closed front view 14 Left view 15 Right vie...

Page 12: ...ecting from the desktop 49 Moving around 49 Preparing the computer 49 What to bring to meetings 50 Taking the computer home 50 Preparing the computer 50 What to take with you 50 Special considerations...

Page 13: ...nge password 63 Troubleshooting 64 Troubleshooting tips 64 Error messages 64 Regulations and safety notices 66 ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance 66 FCC notice 66 Modem notices 67 Laser compliance stat...

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Page 15: ...battery power via versatile usage profiles Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently For more information right click on the Empowering Technolog...

Page 16: ...en 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 Blue...

Page 17: ...3 Empowering Technology...

Page 18: ...rovides 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 release...

Page 19: ...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 dr...

Page 20: ...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 yo...

Page 21: ...pect 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 navig...

Page 22: ...he 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...

Page 23: ...nel 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...

Page 24: ...10 Empowering Technology...

Page 25: ...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 app...

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

Page 27: ...ription 1 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output 2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer 3 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like...

Page 28: ...ponents 9 Power button Turns the computer on and off Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output 2 Bluetooth communication button indicator Enables disables th...

Page 29: ...tem Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use 3 Ethernet RJ 45 port Co...

Page 30: ...optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs 2 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active 3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive 4 Emergency eject hole...

Page 31: ...Modem RJ 11 port Connects to a phone line 2 Two USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 3 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter 4 External display VGA port Connects to a displ...

Page 32: ...es the computer s battery pack 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory 5 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the...

Page 33: ...ss Acer CrystalBrite TFT LCD 1280 x 800 pixel resolution supporting simultaneous multi window viewing via Acer GridVista 15 XGA color TFT LCD 1024 x 768 pixel resolution ATI Radeon Xpress 200M integra...

Page 34: ...ices 88 89 key keyboard with inverted T cursor layout 2 5 mm minimum key travel Touchpad with 4 way scroll button 12 function keys four cursor keys two Windows keys hotkey controls embedded numeric ke...

Page 35: ...erformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Acer ePresentation Management Acer Arcade Acer GridVista Acer Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus Adobe Rea...

Page 36: ...ecifications listed above are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased System compliance Wi Fi ACPI Mobile PC 2002 DMI 2 0 Warranty One year International T...

Page 37: ...he battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows green when in AC mode Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated...

Page 38: ...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...

Page 39: ...w 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 beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions T...

Page 40: ...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...

Page 41: ...rcase 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...

Page 42: ...scription Windows key Pressed alone this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button it launches the Start menu It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of function...

Page 43: ...Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode 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 backli...

Page 44: ...t 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 inform...

Page 45: ...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 c...

Page 46: ...ith 32 bit Intel High Definition audio and built in stereo speakers Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons See Hotkeys on page 28 for more inform...

Page 47: ...lick 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 p...

Page 48: ...into the appropriate grid 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well organized desktop Note Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value Laun...

Page 49: ...rus Double click on the Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop or click on the Start menu in the Windows taskbar highlight Programs and select Norton AntiVirus 2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window clic...

Page 50: ...tomatically 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...

Page 51: ...ternal speakers are connected to the line out port on the computer the internal speakers automatically turn off I want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power There is a mechanica...

Page 52: ...ng System is set up you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup I want to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs Note If your system is the multilingual version the o...

Page 53: ...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 yo...

Page 54: ...ent button e g Music Video etc on the Arcade home page Music listen to music files in a variety of formats TV watch and record digital or analog TV programs for selected models Cinema watch DVDs or VC...

Page 55: ...ttings 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...

Page 56: ...s 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...

Page 57: ...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...

Page 58: ...he 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 f...

Page 59: ...iew 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...

Page 60: ...screen when you move the mouse To return to the Video page click Stop Snapshot Snapshot mode is available in Cinema Video and TV modes This function can be used to capture the onscreen image at any t...

Page 61: ...rt 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 comple...

Page 62: ...ips 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 compatibili...

Page 63: ...omputer 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...

Page 64: ...n 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...

Page 65: ...re 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 y...

Page 66: ...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...

Page 67: ...puter 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 O...

Page 68: ...s 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 inc...

Page 69: ...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 P...

Page 70: ...d 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...

Page 71: ...ds 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...

Page 72: ...adapter 6 Turn on the computer The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer BIOS utility The BIOS u...

Page 73: ...launch the DVD player for the first time the program asks you to enter the region code DVD disks are divided into 6 regions Once your DVD drive is set to a region code it will play DVD disks of that r...

Page 74: ...t 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 fun...

Page 75: ...ackup 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 state...

Page 76: ...g 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 di...

Page 77: ...Management 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 zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management windo...

Page 78: ...sages 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 Con...

Page 79: ...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 BIO...

Page 80: ...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 t...

Page 81: ...ntial 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 ce...

Page 82: ...vidual 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...

Page 83: ...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 T...

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Page 85: ...n 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...

Page 86: ...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...

Page 87: ...nada 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 m...

Page 88: ...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 BL...

Page 89: ...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 T...

Page 90: ...en tilt angle 85 0 Design screen illuminance Illuminance level 250 250cos lx where 85 Color Source D65 Reflection class of LCD panel positive and negative polarity Ordinary LCD Class I Protective or A...

Page 91: ...up a home office 51 taking home 50 traveling internationally 52 traveling on local trips 51 troubleshooting 64 turning off ix connections network 56 D display hotkeys 29 troubleshooting 36 DVD 59 DVD...

Page 92: ...ng location for modem use 38 S safety CD or DVD 70 FCC notice 66 modem notices 67 scroll lock 27 security keylock 31 53 passwords 53 speakers hotkey 29 troubleshooting 37 support information 39 T touc...

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