Acer Extensa 5620 User Manual Download

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ish

Display and
graphics

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15.4" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting
simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista

™

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Mobile Intel

GM965/GL960 Express Chipset with integrated

3D graphics, featuring Intel

Graphic Media Accelerator

(GMA) X3100 with up to 358 MB of Intel

Dynamic Video

Memory Technology 4.0 (8MB of dedicated system memory,

up to 358 MB of shared system memory), supporting
Microsoft

DirectX

9 and DirectX

10 (for selected models)

•

ATI Mobility

™

Radeon

X2500 with up to 1024 MB of

HyperMemory

™

(256 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM, up to

768 MB of shared system memory) supporting Microsoft

DirectX

9 and PCI Express

(for selected models)

•

ATI Mobility

™

Radeon

HD 2600/HD 2400 XT

/HD 3470

with

up to

1280/1024

/1024

MB of HyperMemory

™

512/256

/256

of dedicated

GDDR2 VRAM, up to 768 MB of shared system

memory)

supporting Microsoft

DirectX

9, DirectX

10 and

PCI

Express

(for selected models)

•

NVIDIA

GeForce

8400M GS

/9300M G

with up to 1024 MB of

TurboCache

™

(256 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM, up to 768

MB of shared system memory), supporting NVIDIA

PureVideo

™

HD technology, OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range

(HDR) technology, Shader Model 4.0, Microsoft

DirectX

•

Dual independent display support

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16.7 million colors

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MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability

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S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support

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DVI-D (true digital video interface) support (for selected
models)

Storage
subsystem

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80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with Acer Disk Anti-
Shock Protection (DASP) (for selected models)

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80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with Acer Disk Anti-
Shock Protection (DASP) enhancement (for selected models)

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Optical drive options:
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HD DVD-ROM/DVD-Super Multi double-layer combo

drive (for selected models)

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DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive

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DVD/CD-RW combo drive

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5-in-1 card reader supporting Secure Digital (SD),
MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick

(MS), Memory Stick

PRO

™

(MS PRO), xD-Picture Card

™

(xD)

Dimensions and
weight

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360 (W) x 267 (D) x 30.3/43 (H) mm (14.17 x 10.51 x 1.09/1.69
inches)

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3.02 kg (6.65 lbs.) with 8-cell battery pack

•

2.88 kg (6.36 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack

Summary of Contents for Extensa 5620

Page 1: ...Extensa 5620 5620Z 5220 Series User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...cerning 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: ...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: ...ct does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating 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 Guidelines for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium ion battery Do...

Page 6: ...sible Do not dispose as household waste Wireless devices may be susceptible to interference from the battery which could affect performance Potentially explosive environments Switch off your device in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engin...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...mable 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 9: ...l 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 i...

Page 10: ...n 15 minutes of user inactivity Activate 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...

Page 11: ...ive room lighting poorly focused screens very small typefaces and low contrast displays 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 ...

Page 12: ...s regularly and often Perform some stretching 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 66 in ...

Page 13: ...or more on how your computer can help you to be more productive please refer to the AcerSystem User s Guide This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities data recovery expansion options and troubleshooting In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook It is available in Portable Document Format PDF and ...

Page 14: ...puter 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 Here are so...

Page 15: ...of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if possible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Use a soft moist cloth Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners If either of the following occurs the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged the computer does not oper...

Page 16: ...your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management for selected models 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center for Windows Vista only 13 Your Acer notebook tour 14 ...

Page 17: ...vel 47 Optimising battery life 47 Battery low warning 48 Taking your notebook PC with you 49 Disconnecting from the desktop 49 Moving around 49 Preparing the computer 49 What to bring to meetings 50 Taking the computer home 50 Preparing the computer 50 What to take with you 50 Special considerations 51 Setting up a home office 51 Traveling with the computer 51 Preparing the computer 51 What to tak...

Page 18: ...62 Burn backup disc 63 Restore and recovery 63 Troubleshooting 64 Troubleshooting tips 64 Error messages 64 Regulations and safety notices 66 FCC notice 66 Modem notices 67 Laser compliance statement 70 LCD pixel statement 70 Macrovision copyright protection notice 70 Radio device regulatory notice 71 General 71 European Union EU 71 The FCC RF safety requirement 73 Canada Low power license exempt ...

Page 19: ...a with passwords and encryption for selected models Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media 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 Empowe...

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: ...rosoft Outlook 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 passwo...

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: ... from previously created backups or reinstall applications 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 an...

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: ...power plan volume 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...

Page 32: ...e Just for Starters poster let us show you around your new Acer notebook Front view Item Description 1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 2 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication 3 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output ...

Page 33: ... way control function manufacturing option or a 4 way scroll button manufacturing option 8 Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the status of the computer s functions and components See Indicators on page 24 for more details 9 Keyboard For entering data into your computer 10 Power button Turns the computer on and off Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right spe...

Page 34: ...ction Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication manufacturing option 6 Latch Locks and releases the lid Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock 2 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network 3 External display VGA port Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector 4 DVI D DVI D port ...

Page 35: ...ternal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs 2 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active 3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off Icon Item Description 1 Three USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 2 Modem RJ 11 port Connects to a ph...

Page 36: ...ment Houses the computer s main memory 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery to remove the battery pack 4 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Icon Item Description ...

Page 37: ...he 2 2 2 2 4 2 6 GHz 800 MHz FSB or T7100 2 MB L2 cache 1 8 GHz 800 MHz FSB or higher supporting Intel 64 architecture for selected models Intel Celeron processor 530 540 550 1 MB L2 cache 1 73 1 86 2 GHz 533 MHz FSB or higher supporting Intel 64 architecture for selected models Mobile Intel PM965 GM965 GL960 Express Chipset for selected models Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN dual band quad mode ...

Page 38: ...Force 8400M GS 9300M G with up to 1024 MB of TurboCache 256 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM up to 768 MB of shared system memory supporting NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology OpenEXR High Dynamic Range HDR technology Shader Model 4 0 Microsoft DirectX 10 Dual independent display support 16 7 million colors MPEG 2 DVD hardware assisted capability S video TV out NTSC PAL support DVI D true digital video inte...

Page 39: ...nternet email user progammable Productivity keys Lock Presentation Sync Front access communication switches WLAN and Bluetooth Audio Two built in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers Intel High Definition Audio support Built in microphone MS Sound compatible Communication Acer Video Conference featuring Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam supporting enhanced Acer PrimaLite technology Optional Acer Xpress V...

Page 40: ... jack Line in jack Microphone jack Ethernet RJ 45 port Modem RJ 11 port DC in jack for AC adaptor Security Acer Disk Anti Shock Protection DASP HDD protection technology for selected models Acer Disk Anti Shock Protection DASP enhancement HDD protection technology for selected models Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader supporting Pre boot Authentication PBA computer protection Acer FingerLaunch...

Page 41: ...ink PowerDVD Microsoft Office Reday SP1 NTI CD DVD Maker NTI Shadow Note Models shipped with Windows Vista Starter Edition do not support this feature Note Software listed above is for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased Options and accessories Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB DDR2 533 667 MHz soDIMM module...

Page 42: ...y charged The light shows green when in AC mode Icon Function Description Power Indicates the computer s power status Battery Indicates the computer s battery status Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated Caps Lock Lights ...

Page 43: ...ograms 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 39 Three productivity keys give users one touch access to protection and manageability features for a more secure smarter and easier way to work Icon Easy launch button Default application Acer Empowering Technology Acer Empowering Technology user programmabl...

Page 44: ... Presentation key minimizes open application windows and prepares the display for impressive presentations Sync key instantly synchronizes your computer system to an external storage device for convenient and secure backup Icon Productivity key Default application Lock Launch Windows Lock function Presentation Minimizes your open windows and prepares your display for presenting Sync Launch NTI Sha...

Page 45: ...wing 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 Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader 3 support...

Page 46: ...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 clicking a mou...

Page 47: ... 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 Some keyless models are also available ...

Page 48: ...with 32 bit Intel High Definition HD Audio and dual stereo speakers Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons See Hotkeys on page 33 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume ...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...n 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 Search for...

Page 51: ... help 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 exter...

Page 52: ...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 Fn Volume up Increases the sound volume Fn Volume down Decreases the sound volume Fn B...

Page 53: ...35 English Note This function varies according to the language settings ...

Page 54: ...corporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with Pre Boot Authentication PBA centralized password management with Password Bank and fast application website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav With Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution you ca...

Page 55: ...ce are modified Shadow can also be configured to archive file versions If this option is enabled then any file that is saved or overwritten will trigger Shadow to archive the previous version of the file The file versions are stored in a Revisions folder in the backup destination Users can configure how many versions of a file to maintain Shadow supports backups on local hard drives USB FireWire e...

Page 56: ...ally 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 display settings indicated below Double vertical Triple primary at ...

Page 57: ...et 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 Launch Manager to start the application ...

Page 58: ...40 English ...

Page 59: ...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 60: ...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 61: ...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 62: ...ur 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 pleas...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...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 65: ...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 66: ... 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 67: ...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 68: ...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 69: ...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 70: ... 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 71: ...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 60 User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use...

Page 72: ...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 73: ... 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 74: ...rom the Ethernet RJ 45 port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network Fast Infrared FIR 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 75: ...ch allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources IEEE 1394 port 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 76: ...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 77: ...xpressCard 54 and ExpressCard 34 54mm and 34mm 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 applic...

Page 78: ... adapter 6 Turn on the computer The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer BIOS utility The BIOS 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 ...

Page 79: ...y and insert a DVD movie disk then close the DVD tray Important When you launch the DVD player for the first time the program asks you to enter the region code DVD disks are divided into 6 regions Once your DVD drive is set to a region code it will play DVD disks of that region only You can set the region code a maximum of five times including the first time after which the last region code set wi...

Page 80: ...t have a built in optical disc burner plug in an external optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery 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 eRe...

Page 81: ...ns your computer s entire operating 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 im...

Page 82: ...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 83: ...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 84: ...ate 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 regulatio...

Page 85: ...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 Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment Upon request you must provide this info...

Page 86: ...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 87: ... equipment shall go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt 4 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall ...

Page 88: ...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 89: ...pean 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 w...

Page 90: ...nglish 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 91: ...nd Bluetooth 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 ...

Page 92: ...a 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 intend...

Page 93: ...Screen 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 94: ...ived including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local manufacturer importer is responsible for this declaration Product name Notebook PC Model number MS2205 Machine type Extensa 5620 5620Z 5220 SKU number Extensa 5620 5620Z 5220 xxxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Name of responsible party Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party 333 West San Carlos St San Jose CA 95110...

Page 95: ...ng EC directives and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will 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 ...

Page 96: ...8 482 EC CTR21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN RoHS Directive 2002 95 EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment ...

Page 97: ...ing level 47 cleaning computer xv computer caring for xiv cleaning xv disconnecting 49 features 14 38 indicators 24 keyboards 31 moving around 49 on indicator 24 security 53 setting up a home office 51 taking home 50 traveling internationally 52 traveling on local trips 51 troubleshooting 64 turning off xiv connections network 56 D display hotkeys 33 troubleshooting 41 DVD 61 DVD movies playing 61...

Page 98: ... 41 CD ROM 42 display 41 keyboard 42 printer 42 startup 41 troubleshooting 64 Q questions setting location for modem use 43 S safety CD or DVD 70 modem notices 67 scroll lock 31 security keylock 29 53 passwords 53 speakers hotkey 33 troubleshooting 42 support information 44 T touchpad 27 hotkey 33 using 27 28 travel international flights 52 local trips 51 troubleshooting 64 tips 64 U universal ser...

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