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First things first

Your guides

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Turning your computer on and off

Taking care of your computer

Taking care of your AC adapter

Taking care of your battery pack

Cleaning and servicing

Acer Empowering Technology

Acer eDataSecurity Management

Acer eLock Management

Acer ePerformance Management

Acer eRecovery Management

Acer eSettings Management

Acer eNet Management

Acer ePower Management

Acer ePresentation Management

Your Acer notebook tour

Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad

Windows keys

Hotkeys

Special key

Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray

Using a computer security lock

Audio

Adjusting the volume

Acer OrbiCam (for selected models)

Launching the Acer OrbiCam

Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings

Capturing photos/videos

Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam

Enabling the Acer VisageON

Using the system utilities

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

Contents

Summary of Contents for Aspire 5540

Page 1: ...Aspire 5540 5560 Series User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...nce 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 number __...

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 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 c...

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: ...n Management 9 Your Acer notebook tour 11 Front view 11 Closed front view 12 Left view 14 Right view 15 Rear view 15 Base view 16 Specifications 17 Indicators 23 Easy launch buttons 25 Touchpad 26 Touchpad basics 26 Using the keyboard 28 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 28 Windows keys 29 Hotkeys 30 Special key 32 Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray 33 Using a computer security lock 33 ...

Page 8: ...ideo 57 Music 58 Make DVDs 58 Authoring CD DVDs 58 Taking your notebook PC with you 60 Disconnecting from the desktop 60 Moving around 60 Preparing the computer 60 What to bring to meetings 61 Taking the computer home 61 Preparing the computer 61 What to take with you 61 Special considerations 62 Setting up a home office 62 Traveling with the computer 62 Preparing the computer 62 What to take with...

Page 9: ...p 75 Restore from backup 75 Create factory default image CD 76 Re install bundled software without CD 76 Change password 77 Troubleshooting 78 Troubleshooting tips 78 Error messages 78 Regulations and safety notices 80 ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance 80 FCC notice 80 Modem notices 81 Important safety instructions 84 Laser compliance statement 86 LCD pixel statement 86 Macrovision copyright prote...

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Page 11: ... access to external storage media Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space memory and registry settings Acer eRecovery Management backs up recovers data flexibly reliably and completely Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily Acer eNet Management hooks up to location based networks intelligently Acer ePower Manageme...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...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 14: ... 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 15: ...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 recovery point Recover from CD DVD For more information please refer to Acer eRecovery Management on page 74 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 ba...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...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 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...10 Empowering Technology ...

Page 21: ...s show you around your new Acer notebook Front view 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 3 Keyboard For entering data into your computer ...

Page 22: ...requently used programs See Easy launch buttons on page 25 for more details 10 Built in camera 1 3 megapixel web camera for video communication for selected models Icon Item Description 1 Bluetooth communication switch indicator Press to enable disable the Bluetooth function Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication for selected models 2 Wireless communication switch indicator Press to enabl...

Page 23: ...Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman 7 Microphone jack Accepts input from external microphones 8 Headphones speaker line out jack with S PDIF support Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers headphones 9 Battery indicator Indicates the computer s batttery status 10 Power indicator Indicates the computer s power status 11 Latch Locks and releases the lid Icon Item...

Page 24: ...g on model 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 6 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot 7 ExpressCard 34 slot Accepts an ExpressCard 34 module for selected models 8 PC Card slot Accepts on...

Page 25: ...ice with S video input for selected models 3 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use 4 Modem RJ 11 port Connects to a phone line 5 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network 1000 Mbps for selected models 6 4 pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices for selected models Icon Item Description 1 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter...

Page 26: ...Locks the battery in position 2 Cooling fan Helps 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 Icon Item Description ...

Page 27: ...aturing Intel Core Duo processor T2300 T2400 T2500 T2600 2 MB L2 cache 1 66 1 83 2 2 16 GHz 667 MHz FSB for selected models or higher Intel 945GM 945PM Express chipset Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG network connection dual band tri mode 802 11a b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology System memory 256 512 MB of DDR2 533 667 MHz memory upgradeable to 4 GB using two soD...

Page 28: ... 0 Microsoft DirectX 9 0 and PCI Express for selected models DualView support Simultaneous LCD and CRT display with LCD panel resolution at 70 Hz refresh rate Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution on non interlaced CRT display MPEG 2 DVD hardware assisted capability S Video TV out NTSC PAL support for selected models Storage subsystem 60 80 100 120 GB PATA SATA hard disk drive for selected models Optical d...

Page 29: ...our 2 hour rapid charge system off 2 5 hour charge in use 3 pin 90 W AC adapter Input devices 88 89 key keyboard Touchpad with 4 way scroll button Four easy launch buttons Two front access switches WLAN LED and Bluetooth LED switches for selected models Audio Intel High Definition audio support S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface support for digital sound systems Audio system with two built in s...

Page 30: ...ED solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology for selected models LAN Gigabit Ethernet Wake on LAN ready Gigabit for selected models Modem 56K ITU V 92 with PTT approval Wake on Ring ready I O interface ExpressCard 34 slot for selected models PC Card slot one Type II 5 in 1 card reader SD MMC MS MS PRO xD for selected models Three USB 2 0 ports IEEE 1394 port for selected models Fast in...

Page 31: ...ent ePower Management ePresentation Management Acer GridVista Acer Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus Adobe Reader CyberLink PowerProducer NTI CD Maker Options and accessories Acer Bluetooth VoIP phone 512 MB or 1 GB DDR2 533 667 MHz soDIMM memory 6 cell Li ion battery pack 9 cell Li ion battery pack 3 pin 90 W AC adapter External USB floppy disk drive Environment Temperature Operating 5 C to 35 C No...

Page 32: ...ed above are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased System compliance Cisco Compatible Extensions CCX Wi Fi ACPI 2 0 Mobile PC 2002 DMI 2 0 Warranty One year International Travelers Warranty ITW ...

Page 33: ...attery Bluetooth and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated Power Indicates the computer s power status ...

Page 34: ...charged The light shows green when in AC mode Battery Indicates the computer s batttery status Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication for selected models Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication for selected models Icon Function Description ...

Page 35: ... 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 44 Easy launch button Default application Acer Empowering Technology user programmable Mail Email application user programmable Web browser Internet...

Page 36: ... This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad The central location on the palmrest 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 ...

Page 37: ...ment hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness Note 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 c...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...nu 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 right mouse button it opens the ...

Page 40: ...cer 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 monitor if connected and both Fn F6 Screen blank Turns the...

Page 41: ...n 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 42: ...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 43: ...o 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 44: ...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 45: ...35 English ...

Page 46: ...chnology so 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 matc...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...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 49: ...pturing 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 launches to display play a preview of the photo video clip Note By default all photos and videos are saved in the My Pictures and My Videos folder Using the Acer ...

Page 50: ... you to select and apply an effect to your video transmissions Note The face tracking feature is not capable of centering your face beyond the capture window frame Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently To enable the Acer VisageON 1 Right click on this icon then select VisageON from the pop up menu The VisageON window appears 2 Select and apply a video effect from the left section of ...

Page 51: ...up menu For multiple users the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users face in the capture window otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera 2 Click the right icon to zoom in out or reset the current view 3 Click VisageON to display a pop menu that allows configuration of the camera face tracking and video effects settings ...

Page 52: ...ideo effects The Video Effect Selection window appears 2 Click on a video effect to use The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON window Notes 1 When using avatars you may have to calibrate the face points to achieve better tracking Follow screen instructions from the VisageON window to continue 2 You may use video effects when using the camera for IM chat video sess...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...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 55: ...rt 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 unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals ...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...o 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 infrared port does not work Check the following Make sure that the inf...

Page 58: ...ing 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 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 ...

Page 59: ... 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 60: ...50 English ...

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: ...ave inserted the CD click Rip CD In the page that opens select the songs you would like to rip or click Select or Clear All then click 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 ...

Page 69: ... players You can even add customized theme menus and menu music It is also possible to burn combo CD DVDs with music photos film clips 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 ...

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 72 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: ...hernet RJ 45 port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network Fast Infrared FIR for selected models The computer s Fast Infrared FIR port allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR aware computers and peripherals such as PDAs mobile phones and infrared printers The infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to 4 Mbps at a distance of up to one meter ...

Page 78: ...you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources IEEE 1394 port for selected models The computer s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 compatible device like a video camera or digital camera See your video or digital camera s documentation for details ...

Page 79: ...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 80: ...ressCard 34 34mm only each with different functions Not all ExpressCard slots will support both types Please refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions Inserting an ExpressCard Insert the card into the slot and push gently until it clicks into position Ejecting an ExpressCard Before ejecting an ExpressCard 1 Exit the application using the card 2 Le...

Page 81: ...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 82: ...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 83: ...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 84: ...ime Windows handles all power saving chores for your computer Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management 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 b...

Page 85: ...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 86: ...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 87: ... 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 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 th...

Page 88: ...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 89: ...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 90: ...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 91: ...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 92: ...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 93: ...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 94: ... 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 95: ...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 96: ...ATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE 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 misfir...

Page 97: ...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 98: ...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 99: ...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 100: ...any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local manufacturer importer is responsible for this declaration Product name Aspire Model number MS2180 Machine type Aspire 5540 5560 SKU number Aspire 554xxx Aspire 556xxx Name of responsible party Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose CA 95134 USA Contac...

Page 101: ...rements 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 5540 5560 SKU number Aspire 554xxx Aspire 556x...

Page 102: ...ty 64 setting up a home office 62 taking home 61 traveling internationally 63 traveling on local trips 62 troubleshooting 78 turning off v connections network 67 D display hotkeys 30 troubleshooting 46 DVD 73 DVD movies playing 73 E error messages 78 Euro 32 F FAQ See frequently asked questions frequently asked questions 46 front view 12 H Hibernation mode hotkey 30 hotkeys 30 I IEEE 1394 port 68 ...

Page 103: ...Q questions setting location for modem use 48 S safety CD or DVD 86 FCC notice 80 general instructions 84 modem notices 81 scroll lock 28 security keylock 33 64 passwords 64 speakers hotkey 30 troubleshooting 47 support information 49 T touchpad 26 hotkey 30 using 26 27 travel international flights 63 local trips 62 troubleshooting 78 tips 78 U universal serial bus 68 V view front 14 left 14 rear ...

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