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Rear view

Icon

Item

Description

Kensington lock
slot

Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.

USB 2.0 ports

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

Battery

Powers the computer.

Ethernet (RJ-45)
port

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-
based network (for selected models).

Summary of Contents for Extensa 4010 Series

Page 1: ...Extensa 4010 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: ...er cords from the power supplies CAUTION for Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible When you need to disconnect power to the equipment be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet CAUTION for Dummy Card of PCMCIA Express Slot Your computer shipped with plastic dummies in...

Page 4: ...k from lithium battery pack Using electrical power This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord If an extension cord is used with this product make sure th...

Page 5: ...e power cord or plug is damaged cut or frayed liquid was spilled into the product the product was exposed to rain or water the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note Adjust only those controls that are covered by th...

Page 6: ...nches away from your body refer to the figure below It should not contain metal and you should position the device the above stated distance from your body To successfully transmit data files or messages this device requires a good quality connection to the network In some cases transmission of data files or messages may be delayed until such a connection is available Ensure that the above separat...

Page 7: ...able liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device its parts or enhancements For vehicles equipped with an air bag remember that air bags inflate with great force Do not place objects including installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If in vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag ...

Page 8: ...al environment please recycle For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment WEEE regulations visit http global acer com about sustainability htm Mercury advisory For projectors or 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 ...

Page 9: ...ivate computer s Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing power button More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a com...

Page 10: ...isplays could stress your eyes The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain Eyes Rest your eyes frequently Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out Display Keep your display clean Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downw...

Page 11: ... exercises Breathe fresh air as often as possible Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body Warning We do not recommend using the computer on a couch or bed If this is unavoidable work for only short periods take breaks regularly and do some stretching exercises Note For more information please refer to Regulations and safety notices on page 83 in the AcerSystem User s Guide ...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...ject 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 adapter...

Page 14: ... of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if possible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Use a soft moist cloth Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners If either of the following occurs the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged the computer does not ope...

Page 15: ...ing care of your AC adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook t...

Page 16: ...ista dual display compatible 42 Launch Manager 43 Norton Internet Security 44 Frequently asked questions 45 Requesting service 48 International Travelers Warranty ITW 48 Before you call 48 Battery pack 49 Battery pack characteristics 49 Maximizing the battery s life 49 Installing and removing the battery pack 50 Charging the battery 51 Checking the battery level 51 Optimising battery life 51 Batte...

Page 17: ... desktop 66 Moving around 66 Preparing the computer 66 What to bring to meetings 67 Taking the computer home 67 Preparing the computer 67 What to take with you 67 Special considerations 68 Setting up a home office 68 Traveling with the computer 68 Preparing the computer 68 What to take with you 68 Special considerations 69 Traveling internationally with the computer 69 Preparing the computer 69 Wh...

Page 18: ...reate backup 79 Burn backup disc 80 Restore and recovery 80 Troubleshooting 81 Troubleshooting tips 81 Error messages 81 Regulations and safety notices 83 FCC notice 83 Modem notices 84 Laser compliance statement 87 LCD pixel statement 87 Macrovision copyright protection notice 87 Radio device regulatory notice 88 General 88 European Union EU 88 The FCC RF safety requirement 90 Canada Low power li...

Page 19: ...edia Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly reliably and completely Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily For more information right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar then select the Help or Tutorial function Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management you must initialize...

Page 20: ...er eNet Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu You can also set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location while offering you the option to manually adjust the settings to match your needs ...

Page 21: ... switch to 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 22: ...d In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs You can open Windows power options by clicking More Power Options Note You cannot delete the predefined power plans To create a new power plan Creating customized power plans allows you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon 2 Enter a name for your new power plan 3 Choose a predefined power pl...

Page 23: ...to delete the active power plan switch to another one first 1 Select the power plan you wish to delete from the drop down list 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon Battery status For real time battery life estimates based on current usage refer to the panel in the upper half of the window Click the to view estimated battery life in sleep and hibernate modes ...

Page 24: ... will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system For projectors and external devices that are not auto detected launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting Note If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector or you need to use an external resolution that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Manage...

Page 25: ...look The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption password This password will be used to encrypt files by default or you can choose to enter your own password when encrypting a file Note The password used to encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it If you lose the password the supervisor password is the ...

Page 26: ...vices that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system Optical Drive Devices includes any kind of CD ROM DVD ROM HD DVD or Blu ray drive devices Floppy Drive Devices 3 5 inch floppy drives only To use Acer eLock Management the Empowering Technology password must be set first Once set you can apply locks to any of the devices types Lock s will immediately be set without any reboot ...

Page 27: ...9 Empowering Technology ...

Page 28: ...pplications and drivers By default user created backups are stored to the D drive Acer eRecovery Management provides you with Password protection Empowering Technology password Full and incremental backups to hard disk or optical disc Creation of backups Factory default image User backup image Current system configuration Application backup Restore and recovery Factory default image User backup im...

Page 29: ...id not come with a Recovery CD or System CD please use Acer eRecovery Management s System backup to optical disc feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management detach all peripherals except the external Acer ODD if your computer has one including your Acer ezDock ...

Page 30: ...nagement allows you to inspect hardware specifications set BIOS passwords and modify boot options Acer eSettings Management also Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation Prints and saves hardware specifications Lets you set an asset tag for your system ...

Page 31: ...olume wireless networking on off external display settings display orientation and synchronization status Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device if applicable sharing folders overview sharing service on or off and a shortcut to the Acer user guide drivers and utilities To launch Windows Mobility Center Use the shortcut key X Start Windows Mobility Ce...

Page 32: ...14 Empowering Technology ...

Page 33: ...as illustrated in the Just for Starters poster let us show you around your new Acer notebook Front view Item Description 1 Built in camera 310 000 pixel web camera for video communication 2 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output ...

Page 34: ...r entering data into your computer 6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 7 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 8 Click buttons left center and right The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons the center button serves as a 4 way scroll button 9 Microphone Internal microphone for sound re...

Page 35: ...indicator Enable disables the Bluetooth function Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication optional 6 Wireless communication switch indicator Enable disables the wireless function Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication optional 7 Headphones speaker line out jack with S PDIF support Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers headphones 8 Microphone in jack Accepts input from ...

Page 36: ... out NTSC PAL port Connects to a television or display device with S video input 4 USB 2 0 port Connects to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 5 5 in 1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO xD Picture Card xD Note Only one card can operate at any given time 6 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card 7 PC Card slot eject button Ejects...

Page 37: ... indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active location depends on model 3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive location depends on model 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off location depends on model 5 Modem RJ 11 port Connects to a phone line 6 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter ...

Page 38: ...lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock 2 USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 3 Battery Powers the computer 4 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network for selected models ...

Page 39: ...fan Helps keep the computer cool Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal 4 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws ...

Page 40: ...via Acer GridVista ATI Radeon Xpress 1100 with integrated 3D graphics with up to 512 MB of HyperMemory 256 MB of dedicated system memory up to 256 MB of shared system memory supporting ATI PowerPlay 5 0 Microsoft DirectX 9 0 and PCI Express Dual independent display support 16 7 million colors MPEG 2 DVD hardware assisted capability S video TV out NTSC PAL support Acer Arcade featuring Acer CinemaV...

Page 41: ... LAN ready Modem 56K ITU V 92 with PTT approval Wake on Ring ready Dimensions and weight 341 W x 251 D x 28 35 H mm 13 4 x 9 88 x 1 10 1 37 inches 2 4 kg 5 28 lbs Power ACPI3 0 CPU power management standard supports Standby and Hibernation power saving modes 44 6 W 4000 mAh Li ion battery 6 cell 65 W AC adapter Special keys and controls 88 89 key keyboard inverted T cursor layout 2 5 mm minimum ke...

Page 42: ...agement Acer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer GridVista Acer Arcade for selected models Acer Arcade Deluxe for selected models Acer Launch Manager Adobe Reader CyberLink PowerDVD for selected models CyberLink PowerProducer for selected models Microsoft Works 8 5 with Office Home and Student 2007 Tr...

Page 43: ...items Acer Bluetooth VoIP phone featuring Acer Voice Connection Manager 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB DDR2 533 667 MHz soDIMM module 9 cell 7200 mAh Li ion battery pack 6 cell 4000 mAh Li ion battery pack External USB floppy disk drive 65 W AC adapter Environment Temperature Operating 5 C to 35 C Non operating 20 C to 65 C Humidity non condensing Operating 20 to 80 Non operating 20 to 80 System compliance ACPI...

Page 44: ...on Description Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication Power Indicates the computer s power status Battery Indicates the computer s batttery status ...

Page 45: ... Press to run the Acer Empowering Technology Please see Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 The mail and Web browser buttons are pre set to email and Internet programs but can be reset by users To set the Web browser mail and programmable buttons run the Acer Launch Manager See Launch Manager on page 43 Easy launch button Default application Acer Empowering Technology user programmable Email appl...

Page 46: ... support Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the touchpad Move your finger across the touchpad 2 to move the cursor Press the left 1 and right 4 buttons located 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 scro...

Page 47: ... scrolling is enabled on your touchpad It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel Function Left button 1 Right button 4 Main touchpad 2 Center button 3 Execute Quickly click twice Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor Tap twice at the same speed as double ...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...k domain M Minimizes all windows R Open the Run dialog box T Cycle through programs on the taskbar U Open Ease of Access Center X Open Windows Mobility Center BREAK Display the System Properties dialog box SHIFT M Restore minimized windows to the desktop TAB Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3 D SPACEBAR Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar CTRL F Sea...

Page 50: ...Displays help on hotkeys Fn F2 Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology See Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 Fn F3 Acer ePower Management Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology See Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 Fn F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode Fn F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external mo...

Page 51: ...off Fn F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fn Volume up Increases the sound volume Fn Volume down Decreases the sound volume Fn Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Hotkey Icon Function Description ...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...ole to 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 Keyless models are also available ...

Page 54: ...r comes with 32 bit Intel High Definition audio and built in stereo speakers Adjusting the volume Use hotkeys to easily adjust the volume on your computer See Hotkeys on page 32 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume ...

Page 55: ...e package 1 Acer Bluetooth VoIP phone 2 Quick guide Contact your retailer immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing Layout 1 PC Card PCMCIA interface connector 2 Speaker 3 Power button 4 Bluetooth connection pairing indicator 5 Charge Power indicator 6 Microphone 7 Flip 8 Bluetooth connection pairing button 9 Speakerphone button 10 Volume up down button ...

Page 56: ...w Device Wizard window Click No not this time then close the window 4 The power charge indicator lights up during charge and turns off when the battery is full Eject the phone from the PC Card slot when charging is finished LED Color Status Description Bluetooth connection pairing indicator Blue Blinking fast The phone is in pairing mode Blinking slow The phone is linking with the notebook Off The...

Page 57: ...ir link mode The phone beeps and the connection pairing and charge power LEDs flash alternately 3 Right click the Acer VCM icon on the taskbar then select Bluetooth Headset Connection Center from the pop up menu If you have not paired any Bluetooth headset devices with the notebook previously Acer VCM automatically scans all Bluetooth headset devices within range then displays them in the Bluetoot...

Page 58: ...ick Rescan if the Acer Bluetooth VoIP Phone does not appear on the list After pairing Acer VCM automatically connects the phone to the notebook each time you turn the phone on There is no need to connect the phone again ...

Page 59: ...tomatically diverts to the phone speaker so you can receive the call Note You can only receive answer Internet calls through the phone when it is linked to the notebook Every time you turn the phone on Acer VCM automatically links it to the notebook When linked the Bluetooth connection pairing indicator on the phone blinks slowly To switch to hands free mode rotate the phone flip counterclockwise ...

Page 60: ...en click the check box Extend the desktop onto this monitor Finally click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process Acer GridVista 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 display settings indicated b...

Page 61: ...top 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 27 for the location of the easy launch buttons You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launch Manager to start...

Page 62: ...can to scan your system 4 When the scan is complete review the results of the scan Note For optimal security run a Full System Scan when scanning your computer for the first time You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins it runs in the background so that you do not ha...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...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 65: ...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 66: ...m 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 pl...

Page 67: ...n extra fully charged battery pack available as backup Contact your dealer for details on ordering a spare battery pack Maximizing the battery s life Like all other batteries your computer s battery will degrade over time This means that the battery s performance will diminish with time and use To maximize your battery s life you are advised to adhere to the recommendations set out below Condition...

Page 68: ...n of the battery is adversely affected by the following usage patterns Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted If you want to use constant AC power you are advised to remove the battery pack after it is fully charged Not discharging and recharging the battery to its extremes as described above Frequent use the more you use the battery the faster it will reach the end of i...

Page 69: ...ith a fully charged battery Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level Rest the cursor over the battery power icon on the taskbar to see the battery s present charge level Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery operation prolonging the charge recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency You are advised...

Page 70: ... outlet are available 1 Plug the AC adapter into the computer and then connect to the mains power supply 2 Save all necessary files 3 Resume work Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the battery rapidly An extra fully charged battery pack is available 1 Save all necessary files 2 Close all applications 3 Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer 4 Replace the battery pack 5 ...

Page 71: ...ol To watch 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 72: ...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 73: ...ou 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 folder level while searching for content click Up one level To return to the previous ...

Page 74: ...rmation 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 remote or click the onscreen stop icon to stop the playback at anytime ...

Page 75: ...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 76: ...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 77: ...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 78: ...ick Start Ripping The progress of the ripping operation will be displayed on screen You can change the file quality of the ripped tracks by clicking Settings Make DVDs Acer Arcade provides an easy and complete solution for recording data audio photos or videos You can burn and share any combination of data music photos or videos onto a CD or DVD direct from Make DVD mode or some of the other Acer ...

Page 79: ... all in one The possibilities are endless For specific details about each of these options click the Help button to open the Arcade help menu File type compatibility For details on file compatibility please refer to the first page of the Arcade online help menu for each media mode ...

Page 80: ... Media Center Acer Arcade Deluxe extends the capabilities of your Windows Media Center equipped system with a set of Acer utilities designed to make it easy to manage your multimedia files create your own customized content and more Arcade Deluxe includes the following utilities VideoMagician DV Wizard DVDivine ...

Page 81: ...63 English Remote control for selected models The table below explains the functions of the remote control bundled with your Acer system if included ...

Page 82: ...f 10 Back Move up one level in the UI 11 Volume Increase or decrease the audio playback level 12 Start Open or close Media Center 13 Color buttons Teletext shortcut functions 14 TeleText Turn teletext on or off 15 Enter Make the current input active 16 Power Put in or wake from Standby mode 17 DVD Menu Display DVD menu 18 Stop Stop current playing or recording operation 19 Fast Forward Speed up pl...

Page 83: ...ffers multiple themes to create exciting movies in just a few simple steps When you launch VideoMagician to edit a video the Select Videos page opens DV Wizard DV Wizard provides real time preview and capture from DV camcorders and webcams to your computer s hard drive or directly burned to DVD DV Wizard also supports the capture of High Definition video to your computer s hard disk in the DVD for...

Page 84: ...to secure the 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 ...

Page 85: ...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 86: ...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 87: ... 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 88: ...mputer 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 76 User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with ...

Page 89: ...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 90: ... 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 91: ...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 92: ...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 93: ... 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 application using the card 2 Left c...

Page 94: ...ter 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 utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS Your computer is already properly configured and optimized and you do not need to run this utility However if you encounter configuration problems you m...

Page 95: ...egories 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 ...

Page 96: ...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 97: ...covery Management for optical disc related tasks When using Acer eRecovery Management you may be prompted to enter the Empowering Technology password to proceed The Empowering Technology password is set using the Empowering Technology toolbar or when first running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management Create backup You can easily create full and fast incremental backup images of your ...

Page 98: ...ating system as it was delivered to you from the factory If you wish to have a disc that will allow you to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications create an application backup image instead this disc will not be bootable Restore and recovery The restore and recovery features allow you to restore or recover the system from a factory default image from a user created image ...

Page 99: ...r messages 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 P...

Page 100: ...glish 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 101: ...elocate 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 television technician for help Notice Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regul...

Page 102: ... 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 Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment Upon request you must provide this informat...

Page 103: ... individual 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 Ne...

Page 104: ...ipment shall go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt 4 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall be s...

Page 105: ...ILYLLE 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 dot...

Page 106: ... Union EU R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard Article 3 1 a Health and Safety EN60950 1 2001 EN50371 2002 EN50360 2002 Applied to models with 3G function Article 3 1 b EMC EN301 489 1 V1 4 1 2002 EN301 489 17 V1 2 1 2002 EN301 489 3 V1 4 1 2002 Applied to models with 27MHz wireless mouse keyboard EN301 489 7 V1 2 1 2002 Applied to models with ...

Page 107: ...sh English wireless mouse keyboard EN301 511 V9 0 2 2003 Applied to models with 3G function EN301 908 1 V2 2 1 2003 Applied to models with 3G function EN301 908 2 V2 2 1 2003 Applied to models with 3G function ...

Page 108: ...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 109: ...anada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 a Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device b Operation in 2 4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is in...

Page 110: ...ny 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 ZR3 Machine type Extensa 4010 SKU number Extensa 401xxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Name of responsible party Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose CA 95134 USA Conta...

Page 111: ... continue comply with the requirements EMC Directive 89 336 EEC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards EN55022 1998 A1 2000 A2 2003 AS NZS CISPR22 2002 Class B EN55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN61000 3 2 2000 Class D EN61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 EN55013 2001 A1 2003 applied to models with TV function EN55020 2002 A1 2003 applied to models with TV function Low Voltage Directive ...

Page 112: ...en tilt angle 85 0 Design screen illuminance Illuminance level 250 250cosα lx where α 85 Color Source D65 Reflection class of LCD panel positive and negative polarity Ordinary LCD Class I Protective or Acer CrystalBrite LCD Class III Image polarity Both Reference white Pre setting of luminance and color temperature 6500K tested under BM7 Yn u n v n Pixel fault class Class II ...

Page 113: ...computer caring for xiii cleaning xiv disconnecting 66 features 15 42 indicators 26 keyboards 30 moving around 66 on indicator 17 26 security 70 setting up a home office 68 taking home 67 traveling internationally 69 traveling on local trips 68 troubleshooting 81 turning off xiii connections network 73 D display hotkeys 32 troubleshooting 45 DVD 78 DVD movies playing 78 E error messages 81 Euro 34...

Page 114: ...CD ROM 46 display 45 keyboard 46 printer 46 startup 45 troubleshooting 81 Q questions setting location for modem use 47 S safety CD or DVD 87 modem notices 84 scroll lock 30 security keylock 35 70 passwords 70 speakers hotkey 33 troubleshooting 46 support information 48 T touchpad 28 hotkey 33 using 28 29 travel international flights 69 local trips 68 troubleshooting 81 tips 81 U universal serial ...

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