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Acer eSettings Management 

Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set 
BIOS passwords and modify boot options.
Acer eSettings Management also:

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Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation.

 

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Prints and saves hardware specifications.

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Lets you set an asset tag for your system.

Summary of Contents for TravelMate 5110

Page 1: ...TravelMate 5620 5610 5110 Series User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...rning 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: ...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 77 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: ...o 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 A...

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: ...puter on and off xii Taking care of your computer xiii Taking 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 Man...

Page 16: ... 39 Norton Internet Security 40 Frequently asked questions 41 Requesting service 44 International Travelers Warranty ITW 44 Before you call 44 Battery pack 45 Battery pack characteristics 45 Maximizing the battery s life 45 Installing and removing the battery pack 46 Charging the battery 47 Checking the battery level 47 Optimising battery life 47 Battery low warning 48 Acer Arcade for selected mod...

Page 17: ...ian 61 DVD Master 61 DV Delite 61 Taking your notebook PC with you 62 Disconnecting from the desktop 62 Moving around 62 Preparing the computer 62 What to bring to meetings 63 Taking the computer home 63 Preparing the computer 63 What to take with you 63 Special considerations 64 Setting up a home office 64 Traveling with the computer 64 Preparing the computer 64 What to take with you 64 Special c...

Page 18: ...oot sequence 71 Enable disk to disk recovery 72 Password 72 Using software 72 Playing DVD movies 72 Power management 73 Acer eRecovery Management 74 Create backup 74 Burn backup disc 75 Restore and recovery 75 Troubleshooting 76 Troubleshooting tips 76 Error messages 76 Regulations and safety notices 77 FCC notice 77 Modem notices 78 Laser compliance statement 81 LCD pixel statement 81 Macrovision...

Page 19: ...Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 85 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 86 87 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 88 Index 89 ...

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Page 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ... 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 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ... 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 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...9 Empowering Technology ...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...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 34: ...14 Empowering Technology ...

Page 35: ... Just for Starters poster let us show you around your new Acer notebook Front view Icon Item Description 1 Built in camera 1 3 megapixel or 310 000 pixel web camera for video communication for selected models 2 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output ...

Page 36: ...vice 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 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 10 Keyboard For entering data into your computer 11 Power button Turns the computer on and off 12 Easy launch buttons ...

Page 37: ...g speakers headphones 5 Power indicator Indicates the computer s power status 6 Battery indicator Indicates the computer s batttery status 7 Bluetooth communication indicator Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication 8 Wireless communication indicator Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication 9 Latch Locks and releases the lid Icon Item Description ...

Page 38: ...del 3 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active location depends on model 4 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive location depends on model 5 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off location depends on model Icon Item Description 1 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot 2 PC Ca...

Page 39: ...nged use 6 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter Icon Item Description 1 USB 2 0 port Connects to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 2 S video TV out NTSC PAL port Connects to a television or display device with S video input 3 External display VGA port Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector 4 Modem RJ 11 port Connects to a phone line 5 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to...

Page 40: ...ntilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory 6 PCI Express Mini Card bay Houses the computer s PCI Express Mini Card 7 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws 8 Acer DASP Disk Anti Shock Protection Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and bumps 9 Battery lock Locks the battery in posit...

Page 41: ...02 11a b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology TravelMate 5610 Series Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology featuring Intel Core Duo processor T2300 T2400 T2500 T2600 2 MB L2 cache 1 66 1 83 2 0 2 16 GHz 667 MHz FSB Mobile Intel 945PM GM Express chipset Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG network connection dual band tri mode 802 11a b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting ...

Page 42: ...R High Dynamic Range HDR technology NVIDIA PowerMizer 6 0 PCI Express or Mobile Intel 945GM Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics featuring Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA 950 up to 224 MB of shared system memory supporting Microsoft DirectX 9 0 and PCI Express and dual independent displays 16 7 million colors MPEG 2 DVD hardware assisted capability S video TV out NTSC PAL support Turbo...

Page 43: ...gement standard supports Standby and Hibernation power saving modes 71 W 4800 mAh 8 cell or 44 W 4000 mAh 6 cell Li ion battery pack Acer QuicCharge technology 80 charge in 1 hour 2 hour rapid charge system off 2 5 hour charge in use 3 pin 90 W AC adapter Input devices 105 106 key keyboard Touchpad with 4 way scroll button Four easy launch buttons Two LED buttons WLAN Bluetooth Remote controller f...

Page 44: ...ta Rate WLAN Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG network connection dual band tri mode 802 11a b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology for TravelMate 5620 5610 Series WLAN integrated Acer InviLink 802 11b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology for TravelMate 5110 Series I O interface PC Card slot one Type II Four USB 2 0 ports External disp...

Page 45: ...Reader CyberLink PowerProducer NTI CD Maker Acer Mobility Center Note Software listed above is for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased Options and accessories Acer Bluetooth VoIP phone 512 MB 1 or 2 GB DDR2 533 667 MHz soDIMM module 8 cell Li ion battery pack 6 cell Li ion battery pack 3 pin 90 W AC adapter External USB floppy disk drive Environment Tem...

Page 46: ...pecifications listed above are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased System compliance Wi Fi ACPI Mobile PC 2002 DMI 2 0 Warranty One year International Travelers Warranty ITW ...

Page 47: ...on Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated Power Indicates the computer s power status Battery Indicates the computer s batttery status Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication ...

Page 48: ...o 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 39 Easy launch button Default application Acer Empowering Technology user programmable Mail Email applica...

Page 49: ...ow you how to use the touchpad Move your finger across the touchpad 2 to move the cursor Press the left 1 and right 4 buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button Use the 4 way scroll 3 button to scroll up or down and move left ...

Page 50: ...e 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 mouse button rest your finger on the...

Page 51: ...rs typed are in uppercase Num Lock When Num Lock is on the right hand side numeric keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and When Num Lock is off the keys assume cursor and other shortcut functions 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 respectively Scroll L...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...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 54: ...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 55: ...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 56: ...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 57: ...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 33 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume ...

Page 58: ... 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 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...

Page 59: ...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 28 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 60: ...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 61: ...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 62: ...rclip into 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 printer does not work Check the following Make sure that the ...

Page 63: ...m will be the only option for future recovery operations This recovery process helps you restore the C drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook Follow the steps below to rebuild your C drive Your C drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased It is important to back up all data files before using this option Before performing a restore ope...

Page 64: ...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 65: ...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 66: ...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 67: ...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 68: ... 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 69: ...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 70: ...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 71: ...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 72: ...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 73: ...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 74: ...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 75: ...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 76: ...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 77: ... 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 78: ... 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 79: ...ontrol for selected models If your computer is bundled with a remote control for use wiht the Arcade Deluxe software the table below explains the functions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 10 14 11 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 13 15 ...

Page 80: ...e 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 playback or go to next picture 20 Skip Forward Skip a sec...

Page 81: ...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 82: ...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 83: ...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 84: ...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 85: ... 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 86: ...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 71 User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with ...

Page 87: ...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 88: ... 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 89: ...ed network To use the network feature connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet RJ 45 port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network Universal Serial Bus USB The USB 2 0 port is a high speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources ...

Page 90: ...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 91: ... 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 92: ... 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 will remain permanent Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number ...

Page 93: ... to the computer and video memory If no activity is detected for a period of time called an inactivity timeout the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy This computer employs a power management scheme that supports the advanced configuration and power interface ACPI which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Windows handle...

Page 94: ...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 95: ...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 96: ...roblems 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 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 i...

Page 97: ...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 98: ... 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 99: ... 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 100: ...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 101: ...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 102: ... 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 103: ...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 104: ...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 105: ...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 106: ... received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local manufacturer importer is responsible for this declaration Product name Notebook PC Model number MS2195 Machine type TravelMate 5620 5610 5110 SKU number Aspire 562xxx 561xxx 511xxx 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 9...

Page 107: ...wing 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 A...

Page 108: ...gn viewing distance 500 mm Design inclination angle 0 0 Design azimuth angle 90 0 Viewing direction range class Class IV 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 s...

Page 109: ...puter caring for xiii cleaning xiv disconnecting 62 features 15 38 indicators 27 keyboards 31 moving around 62 on indicator 16 17 27 security 66 setting up a home office 64 taking home 63 traveling internationally 65 traveling on local trips 64 troubleshooting 76 turning off xiii connections network 69 D display hotkeys 33 troubleshooting 41 DVD 72 DVD movies playing 72 E error messages 76 Euro 35...

Page 110: ...keyboard 42 printer 42 startup 41 troubleshooting 76 Q questions setting location for modem use 42 S safety CD or DVD 81 modem notices 78 scroll lock 31 security keylock 36 66 passwords 66 speakers hotkey 33 troubleshooting 42 support information 44 T touchpad 29 hotkey 33 using 29 30 travel international flights 65 local trips 64 troubleshooting 76 tips 76 U universal serial bus 69 V view front 1...

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