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Create backup

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Restore from backup

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Create factory default image CD

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Re-install bundled software without CD

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Change Acer eRecovery Management password

This chapter will guide you through each process.

Note: This feature is only available on certain models. For systems
that do not have a built-in optical disk burner, plug in an external
USB or IEEE 1394-compatible optical disk burner before entering
Acer eRecovery Management for optical disk-related tasks.

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Summary of Contents for Aspire 5510

Page 1: ...Aspire 5510 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 form or by any means electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model number __________________________________ Serial numbe...

Page 3: ...environment please recycle USA for electronic products containing an lcd crt monitor 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 ...

Page 4: ...r 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 a...

Page 5: ...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 6: ...uld 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...

Page 7: ...nagement 8 Acer ePresentation Management 9 An Aspire tour 10 Front view 10 Closed front view 11 Left view 12 Right view 12 Rear view 13 Base view 14 Specifications 15 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 comput...

Page 8: ...ing video TV models only 46 Snapshot 46 Editing video 47 Music 47 TV for selected models 48 Time Shifting TV 48 Recorded TV 49 Scheduling recordings 49 TV preview 49 Program guide 49 Find program 49 TV settings 49 Using TeleText functions 50 Make DVDs 51 Authoring CD DVDs 51 Taking your notebook PC with you 52 Disconnecting from the desktop 52 Moving around 52 Preparing the computer 52 What to bri...

Page 9: ... in cables 63 Acer Arcade TV set up wizard Windows XP Home and Professional 65 BIOS utility 66 Boot sequence 66 Enable disk to disk recovery 66 Password 66 Using software 66 Playing DVD movies 66 Power management 67 Acer eRecovery Management 67 Create backup 69 Restore from backup 69 Create factory default image CD 69 Re install bundled software without CD 70 Change password 70 Troubleshooting 72 ...

Page 10: ...n EU 81 The FCC RF safety requirement 82 Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 83 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 84 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking 85 Index 86 ...

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Page 13: ...ess 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 e...

Page 14: ...e supervisor password and the file specific password The supervisor password is a master password that can decrypt any file on your system the file specific password is assigned when you encrypt each individual file The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default file specific password This file specific password will be used to encrypt files by...

Page 15: ...stem Optical drive devices includes any kind of CD ROM or DVD ROM drives Floppy disk drives 3 5 inch disks only To activate Acer eLock Management a password must be set first Once set you may apply locks to any of the three kinds of devices Lock s will immediately be set without any reboot necessary and will remain locked after rebooting until unlocked If you do not set a password Acer eLock Manag...

Page 16: ... boosts the performance of your Acer notebook It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance Memory optimization release unused memory and check usage Disk optimization remove unneeded items and files Speed optimization improve the usability and performance of your Windows XP system ...

Page 17: ...point Backup to CD DVD Image data recovery tools Recover from a hidden partition factory defaults Recover from the HDD most recent user defined recovery point Recover from CD DVD For more information please refer to Acer eRecovery Management on page 67 in the AcerSystem User s Guide Note If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD please use Acer eRecovery Management s System bac...

Page 18: ...nent 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 Sta...

Page 19: ...ly 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 ...

Page 20: ...ss 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 w...

Page 21: ...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 ...

Page 22: ...quid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 3 Keyboard For entering data into your computer 4 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 5 Click buttons Left and right The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons 6 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a c...

Page 23: ...ights when the computer is on 4 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged 5 Bluetooth communication button indicator for selected models Press to enable disable Bluetooth function Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth communications 6 Wireless communication button indicator Press to enable disable the wireless function Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication 7 Line...

Page 24: ... Latch Locks and releases the lid Item Description 1 Slot load optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive 2 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active 3 Slot load optical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs and DVDs Icon Item Description 1 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices Icon Item Description ...

Page 25: ...h S video input 7 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network for selected models 8 Modem RJ 11 port Connects to a phone line 9 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Icon Item Description 1 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter 2 External display port Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector 3 RF jack Connects to...

Page 26: ...s 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal 3 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 4 Battery lock latch Locks the battery in place 5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan 6 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory ...

Page 27: ...pporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology System memory 256 512 MB of DDR2 400 533 MHz memory upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics 15 XGA color TFT LCD 1024 x 768 resolution 15 WXGA color TFT LCD 1280 x 800 resolution 16 ms response time supporting simultaneous multi window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista 15 4 WXGA Acer CrystalBrite color TFT LCD 1280 x 80...

Page 28: ... S video port for audio video input Acer DVB T antenna UHF VHF reception supports Acer SignalUp technology Storage subsystem 60 80 100 120 GB ATA 100 hard disk drive 4 in 1 digital media reader MMC SD MS MS PRO Optical drive options Slot load DVD Dual double layer DVD CD RW combo Dimensions and weight 364 W x 279 D x 33 9 38 9 H mm 14 3 x 11 x 1 3 1 5 inches 3 08 kg 6 8 lbs Power subsystem ACPI 1 ...

Page 29: ...ection dual mode 802 11b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution or integrated Acer InviLink 802 11b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution Acer SignalUp wireless technology support WPAN integrated Bluetooth I O interface Three USB 2 0 ports 4 in 1 digital media reader PC Card slot one Type II IEEE 1394 port Consumer infrared CIR port External display VGA port RF jack AV input port S video TV out NTSC PAL port Headphones ...

Page 30: ...ion Management Acer GridVista Acer Arcade Acer Launch Manager Acer System Recovery CD Norton AntiVirus Adobe Reader CyberLink PowerDVD NTI CD Maker Options and accessories 256 512 MB and 1 GB DDR2 400 533 MHz soDIMM memory Li ion battery pack 65 W AC adapter External USB floppy disk drive Environment Temperature Operating 5 C to 35 C Non operating 20 C to 65 C Humidity non condensing Operating 20 ...

Page 31: ...when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows green when in AC mode Icon Function Description Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is active Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication Powe...

Page 32: ...ology 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 30 Easy launch button Default application Acer Empowering Technology user programmable P User programmable Web browser Internet browser ...

Page 33: ...ow 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 These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button Use the 4 way scroll 3 button to scroll up or down and move left ...

Page 34: ...utton 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 Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor Access context menu Clic...

Page 35: ...ercase 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 or down when you press the up or down arrow keys re...

Page 36: ...escription 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 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 Un...

Page 37: ...4 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 backlight off to save power Press any key to return Fn F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off Fn F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fn Volume up Increases the sound volume F...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...ing the emergency eject hole Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the chassis of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible computer 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 availa...

Page 40: ...ith 16 bit high fidelity AC 97 stereo 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 24 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume ...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...w 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 Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy launch buttons located above the keyboard Easy launch buttons on page 20 for the location of the easy launch buttons ...

Page 43: ...he 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 click Scan for Viruses 3 In the Scan for Viruses panel click Scan My Computer 4 Under Actions click Scan 5 When the scan is complete a scan summary appears Click Finished You can schedule customized virus scans that run unatt...

Page 44: ...m automatically 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 ...

Page 45: ...to the hole and push to eject the tray 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 infrared port does not work Check the following Make sure that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other 15 degrees a maximum of 1 meter...

Page 46: ...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 operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system 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 yo...

Page 47: ... 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 48: ... Arcade home page Cinema watch DVDs or VCDs Video watch and or edit video clips Album view photos stored on your hard disk or removable media Music listen to music files in a variety of formats TV watch and record digital or analog TV programs optional Settings adjust Acer Arcade according to your preferences Make DVD burn a combination of media to a CD DVD Note While watching videos DVDs or slide...

Page 49: ...cade mode You can use either the media controls located on the front of your notebook or the remote control to navigate the menus and manage Acer Arcade InstantOn Arcade mode does not share all the same functions as standard Arcade In InstantOn mode the following functions are unavailable TV recording Bluetooth devices Hotkey Function Fn F5 Display toggle Fn F6 Screen blank Fn F8 Speaker toggle Fn...

Page 50: ...ending on your power option settings For InstantOn Arcade mode push the Arcade button to start Acer Arcade Pushing it again at any time will return you to the Arcade main page Push the Power button to shut down the system For Arcade in Windows mode push the Arcade button to start Arcade Push it again at any time to return to the main menu Pushing the Arcade button again will close Arcade mode Push...

Page 51: ...ion enter play and pause 13 Ch scan Shortcut to scan channel page scan TV channels 14 Live TV Launch Live TV mode 15 Power Power off sleep depending on mode 16 TeleText CC Launch TeleText closed captions 17 Full Screen Toggle between full screen and window view 18 Capture Capture the current TV Video screen 19 Repeat Repeat a music track 20 Mute Toggle audio on off 21 Next Skip ahead one music tra...

Page 52: ...i remote control for convenient operation of Acer Arcade The buttons provide standard playback functionality The images below show how the buttons on the remote contol function in the different Arcade modes Arcade main page Cinema mode Album mode Video mode Music mode TV mode ...

Page 53: ...ine tune its performance to suit your machine and your personal preferences The Settings page is reached by the Advanced Settings button on the Home page Click Acer Arcade Help for comprehensive help on each mode of Arcade In Display Settings Use the screen ratio option to choose between standard 4 3 or widescreen 16 9 display when watching movies The 4 3 movie display type option allows you to se...

Page 54: ... 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 folder level while searching for content click Up one level To return to the previous screen click the red arrow The buttons in the upper right minimize max...

Page 55: ... need using the mouse cursor keys or keyboard Background mode With Acer Arcade you can continue listening to music or watching Live TV while you perform certain other functions TV 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 remote or click the onscreen stop icon to stop the playback at anytime ...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...iew a single picture by clicking on it This opens the picture 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 Advanced...

Page 58: ...ill appear at the bottom of the screen when you move the mouse To return to the Video page click Stop Capturing video TV models only Acer Arcade allows you to capture and record video clips from other external devices such as a DVD player or camcorder Click Capture Device on the video page and then select the source you are using for your video input There is a choice between S video and Composite...

Page 59: ...music collection click Music on the Arcade homepage to open the Music homepage Acer Arcade allows you to view your music library using a number of categories these include Album Genre Artist Playlist and All Songs Select the folder CD or category that contains the music you want to listen to Click Play to listen to the entire content from the beginning or select the song that you want to hear from...

Page 60: ...ls See Program Guide The Find Program option enables you to search for a specific kind of program using The Settings button opens a page containing TV settings See TV settings for more information Note For information on setting up and operating the TV mode of Arcade please refer to the separate TV booklet Time Shifting TV Arcade also has a Time Shifting function that can be enabled To create an i...

Page 61: ...ancel to quit without accepting the schedule Select Delete Schedule to remove a recording schedule you have previously created Click an existing recording schedule to open it for modification To change the order in which schedules are displayed click Sort by Channel or Sort by Date TV preview Click the TV Preview button to display a wall of TV screen thumbnails previewing each channel The TV previ...

Page 62: ...e destination for any recorded TV Guide settings Click on EPG Source to select the source for your EPG program listings This will differ depending on your region Click Restore Default Settings to return your settings to their default values Using TeleText functions For regions with the TeleText service TeleText can be activated by using the onscreen controller or the remote control Pressing the Te...

Page 63: ... convert songs from your music collection to MP3 and other popular audio formats You can even create MP3 CDs with over 100 of your favorite songs and listen to them on your PC or MP3 CD player With Arcade you can also turn digital photos into a slide show with background music or burn TV and film clips into an amateur movie You can share any event with your friends and family for playback on most ...

Page 64: ...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 65: ...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 66: ...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 67: ... 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 68: ...tect 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 Connecting your TV and AV in cables on page 63 User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use Com...

Page 69: ...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 70: ... 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 71: ...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 72: ...nhance the usability and expandability of the computer These cards should have a PC Card logo on them PC Cards formerly PCMCIA are add on cards for portable computers giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs Popular PC Cards include flash fax data modem wireless LAN and SCSI cards CardBus improves on the 16 bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits Note Re...

Page 73: ... Left click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation 3 Press the slot eject button to pop out the eject button then press it again to eject the card Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory 1 Turn off the computer unplug the AC adapter if connected and remove the battery pack Then turn the computer over to access its base 2 Remove the screws from the memory cove...

Page 74: ...t 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 technician or contact your local Acer dealer ...

Page 75: ...e other end to your TV antenna cable using the NTSC converter if necessary Important Please ensure you use the correct cable system for your region before attempting to connect the antenna cable Acer DVB T digital antenna To connect the antenna 1 Plug the antenna cable into the RF jack of your notebook Note All diagrams are for reference purposes only Actual equipment may differ in appearance NTSC...

Page 76: ...r notebook display using the special clip as shown below 4 Extend the antenna to improve the quality of the reception Note The antenna is only compatible with DVB T digital TV systems A magnet located on the base of the antenna unit also allows you to fix it firmly onto a metal surface for better stability and reception Warning Do not place the magnet near the hard disk drive of your computer Doin...

Page 77: ... may not be necessary For more details on how to capture TV or video clips please refer to the Acer Arcade help file Acer Arcade TV set up wizard Windows XP Home and Professional The first time you open Acer Arcade you will need to run the Set up Wizard Use the following steps to complete the TV function set up 1 Open Acer Arcade from the Start All Programs menu This will bring up the Arcade welco...

Page 78: ... 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 Enabled Password To set a password on boot activate the BIOS utility then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen Find Password on boot and use the F5 and F6 keys to enable this feature Using software Playing DVD ...

Page 79: ...computer and video memory If no activity is detected for a period of time called an inactivity timeout the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy This computer employs a power management scheme that supports the advanced configuration and power interface ACPI which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Windows handles all po...

Page 80: ...er eRecovery Management password This chapter will guide you through each process Note This feature is only available on certain models For systems that do not have a built in optical disk burner plug in an external USB or IEEE 1394 compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for optical disk related tasks ...

Page 81: ... 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 zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window select Recovery actions and click Next 5 Select the desir...

Page 82: ...s and click Next 5 In the Recovery settings window select Reinstall applications drivers and click Next 6 Select the desired driver application and follow the instructions on screen to re install At first launch Acer eRecovery Management prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up the software content window Change password Acer eRecovery Management and Acer disk to disk ...

Page 83: ...71 English Note If the system crashes and will not boot to Windows you can run Acer disk to disk recovery to restore the factory default image under DOS mode ...

Page 84: ...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 85: ...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 86: ...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 87: ...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 88: ...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 89: ...hall 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 be set to en...

Page 90: ... of receipt of ringing 8 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom s 111 Emergency Service Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Save them for future reference 1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a water moisten...

Page 91: ...erating 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 e If the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service 12 The notebook PC series uses lithium batteries Replac...

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: ...tain 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 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000 3 2 3 99 5 EC Radio Telecommunic...

Page 94: ...luetooth 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 e...

Page 95: ...tions 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 intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing c Operation in 5 GHz band The device for the band 5150 ...

Page 96: ... any 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 ZL7 Machine type Aspire5510 SKU number Aspire 551x 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 Contact ...

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 ZL7 Machine type Aspire 5510 SKU number Aspire 551x x 0 9 a z or A Z R...

Page 98: ...ty 56 setting up a home office 54 taking home 53 traveling internationally 55 traveling on local trips 54 troubleshooting 72 turning off v connections network 59 D display hotkeys 25 troubleshooting 32 DVD 66 DVD movies playing 66 E error messages 72 Euro 26 F FAQ See frequently asked questions frequently asked questions 32 front view 11 H Hibernation mode hotkey 25 hotkeys 24 I IEEE 1394 port 60 ...

Page 99: ...tions setting location for modem use 34 S safety CD or DVD 80 FCC notice 74 general instructions 78 modem notices 75 scroll lock 23 security keylock 27 56 passwords 56 speakers hotkey 25 troubleshooting 33 status indicators 19 support information 35 T touchpad 21 hotkey 25 using 21 22 travel international flights 55 local trips 54 troubleshooting 72 tips 72 U universal serial bus 59 V view front 1...

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