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Aspire Series

Generic User Guide

© 2010 All Rights Reserved.

Aspire Series Generic User Guide

Original Issue: 01/2011

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation

to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new

editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications.

This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with

respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of

merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of purchase information in

the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label

affixed to your computer. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial

number, model number and purchase information.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in

any form or by any means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopy, recording or otherwise,

without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.

Model number: __________________________________

Serial number: ___________________________________

Date of purchase: ________________________________

Place of purchase: ________________________________

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Information for your safety and

comfort

Safety instructions

Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

Turning the product off before cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid

cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device

Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to

the power supply unit:

Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC

power outlet.

Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the

computer.

If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system

by unplugging all power 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 bundled dummy cards (only for certain models)

Your computer shipped with plastic dummies installed in the card slots.

Dummies protect unused slots from dust, metal objects or other particles.

Save the dummies for use when no cards are in the slots.

CAUTION for Listening

To protect your hearing, follow these instructions.

• Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably.

• Do not increase the volume level after your ears have adjusted.

• Do not listen to music at high volumes for extended periods.

• Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundings.

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• Decrease the volume if you can't hear people speaking near you.

Warnings

• Do not use this product near water.

• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product

falls, it could be seriously damaged.

• Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable

operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These

openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be

blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat

register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as

they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could

result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into

the product.

• To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage,

do not place the product on a vibrating surface.

• Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment

which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor

devices, HDD, optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery

pack.

• The bottom surface, areas around ventilation openings and AC adapter

may get hot. To avoid injury, ensure they do not come in contact with your

skin or body.

• Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out

of the reach of children.

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 that the total

ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not

exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total

rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse

rating.

• Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too

many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch

circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of

the power strip's input rating.

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• This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug.

The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet

is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Do not insert

the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for

details.

Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power

outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock

and/or injury.

Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from

unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that

may interfere with the performance of this product.

• The system can be powered using a wide range of voltages: 100 to 120 or

220 to 240 V AC. The power cord included with the system meets the

requirements for use in the country/region where the system was

purchased. Power cords for use in other countries/regions must meet the

requirements for that country/region. For more information on power cord

requirements, contact an authorized reseller or service provider.

Product servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers

may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to

qualified service personnel.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service

personnel when:

• The 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 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.

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Guidelines for safe battery usage

This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Do not use it in a humid, wet or

corrosive environment. Do not put, store or leave your product in or near a heat

source, in a high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in a microwave

oven or in a pressurized container, and do not expose it to temperatures over

60° C (140° F). Failure to follow these guidelines may cause the battery to leak

acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Do not

pierce, open or disassemble the battery. If the battery leaks and you come into

contact with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with water and seek medical

attention immediately. For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the

battery, charging will not occur at temperatures below 0° C (32° F) or above 40°

C (104° F).

The full performance of a new battery is achieved only after two or three

complete charge and discharge cycles. The battery can be charged and

discharged hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out. When the

operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery.

Use only the approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with the

approved chargers designated for this device.

Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Never use any charger or battery

that is damaged. Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can

occur when a metallic object such as a coin, clip or pen causes direct connection

of the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the battery. (These look like

metal strips on the battery.) This might happen, for example, when you carry a

spare battery in your pocket or purse. Short-circuiting the terminals may

damage the battery or the connecting object.

The capacity and lifetime of the battery will be reduced if the battery is left in

hot or cold places, such as in a closed car in summer or winter. Always try to

keep the battery between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). A device with a hot or

cold battery may not work temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged.

Battery performance is especially limited in temperatures well below freezing.

Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode. Batteries may also

explode if damaged. Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Please

recycle when possible. Do not dispose as household waste.

Wireless devices may be susceptible to interference from the battery, which

could affect performance.

Replacing the battery pack

The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as

that which came bundled with your product. Use of another battery may

present a risk of fire or explosion.

Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not

disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from

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children. Follow local regulations when disposing of used

batteries.

Caution for Optical Drive Device (only for

certain models)

CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a "CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT." In case of any trouble with this device, please contact your

nearest AUTHORIZED service station. To prevent direct exposure to the laser

beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE

TO BEAM.

APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT

LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS

D’OUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS.

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1

VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET

NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN

PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I

ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. EVITE EXPONERSE

A LOS RAYOS.

ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING VEDÅBNING SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN.

VARO! LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE.

VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD ÅLÅ TUIJOTA

SÅTEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN

VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I

STRÅLEN

ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN

Telephone line safety

• Disconnect all telephone lines from the equipment when not in use and/or

before servicing.

• To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning, do not connect

the telephone line to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms.

Warning! For safety reasons, do not use non-compliant parts

when adding or changing components. Consult your reseller for

purchase options.

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To turn the power off, do any of the following:

• Use the Windows shutdown command: click Start then Click Shut Down.

• Use the power button.

You can also put the computer in sleep mode by pressing the sleep hotkey

<Fn> + <F4>.

Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and

hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down

the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on

again, wait at least two seconds before powering up.

Taking care of your computer

Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it.

• Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources

of heat, such as a radiator.

• Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0º C (32º F) or above

50º C (122º F).

• Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields.

• Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.

• Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer.

• Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration.

• Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt.

• Never place objects on top of the computer.

• Do not slam the computer display when you close it.

• Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.

Taking care of your AC adapter

Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:

• Do not connect the adapter to any other device.

• Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it.

Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic.

• When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull

on the plug.

• The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed

the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the

total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet

should not exceed the fuse rating.

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Taking care of your battery pack

Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack:

• Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off

before removing or replacing batteries.

• Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children.

• Dispose 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 operate normally

Please refer to "Frequently asked questions" on page 49 .

Information for your safety and comfort iii

Safety instructions iii

Caution for Optical Drive Device (only for certain models) vii

Operating environment viii

Medical devices viii

Vehicles ix

Potentially explosive environments ix

Emergency calls ix

Disposal instructions x

Mercury advisory x

ENERGY STAR x

Tips and information for comfortable use xi

First things first xiii

Your guides xiii

Contents

Basic care and tips for using your computer xiii

Turning your computer on and off xiii

Taking care of your computer xiv

Taking care of your AC adapter xiv

Taking care of your battery pack xv

Cleaning and servicing xv

Touchpad 3

Touchpad basics (with two buttons) 3

Using the keyboard 5

Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 5

Hotkeys 6

Windows keys 8

Using the system utilities 9

Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 9

Acer Backup Manager 10

Acer eRecovery Management 12

Creating a recovery backup (Optical drive) 13

Creating a recovery backup (USB flash drive) 15

Recovering your system (Optical drive) 17

To recover your system 17

Types of recovery 17

Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 17

Returning to a previous system condition 18

Returning your system to its factory condition 19

Recovering your system (USB flash drive) 21

To recover your system 21

Types of recovery 21

Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 21

Returning to a previous system condition 22

Returning your system to its factory condition 23

Acer clear.fi 25

Media content types 25

DMS (Digital Media Server) devices 25

Display media content 25

Send media content 26

Search media 26

Block and unblock devices 26

Media sharing settings 26

Power management 27

Acer PowerSmart key 27

Battery pack 28

Battery pack characteristics 28

Charging the battery 29

Optimizing battery life 29

Checking the battery level 30

Battery-low warning 30

Installing and removing the battery pack 31

Taking your notebook PC with you 32

Disconnecting from the desktop 32

Moving around 32

Preparing the computer 32

What to bring to meetings 33

Taking the computer home 33

Preparing the computer 33

What to take with you 33

Special considerations 33

Setting up a home office 34

Traveling with the computer 34

Preparing the computer 34

What to take with you 34

Special considerations 34

Traveling internationally with the computer 35

Preparing the computer 35

What to bring with you 35

Special considerations 35

Securing your computer 36

Using a computer security lock 36

Using passwords 36

Entering passwords 37

Setting passwords 37

Expanding through options 38

Connectivity options 38

Fax/data modem (only for certain models) 38

Built-in network feature 39

Consumer Infrared (CIR) (only for certain models) 39

Universal Serial Bus (USB) 40

IEEE 1394 port (only for certain models) 40

High-Definition Multimedia Interface

(only for certain models) 41

ExpressCard (only for certain models) 41

Installing memory (only for certain models) 42

Enjoying TV with Windows Media Center 44

Choose your input type 44

Watching TV using the optional DVB-T (digital TV) antenna (for selected

models) 44

To connect the digital antenna 45

Watching TV with an external antenna or cable socket 45

BIOS utility 47

Boot sequence 47

Enable disk-to-disk recovery 47

Password 47

Using software 48

Playing DVD movies 48

Frequently asked questions 49

Requesting service 52

International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 52

Before you call 52

Troubleshooting 53

Troubleshooting tips 53

Error messages 53

Regulations and safety notices 55

FCC statement 55

Modem notices (only for certain models) 56

LCD pixel statement 57

Radio device regulatory notice 57

General 58

The FCC RF safety requirement 58

Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio

communication devices (RSS-210) 59

Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102) 59

LCD panel ergonomic specifications 60

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Touchpad

The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface.

This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of

the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort

and support.

Touchpad basics (with two buttons)

The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two buttons.

• Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor.

• Press the left and right 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.

Right

Function Left button

Main touchpad

button

Execute Quickly click

Tap twice (at the same

twice.

speed as double-clicking

a mouse button).

Select Click once. Tap once.

Drag Click and hold,

Tap twice (at the same

then use finger

speed as double-clicking

on the touchpad

a mouse button); rest

to drag the

your finger on the

cursor.

touchpad on the second

tap and drag the cursor.

Access context

Click

menu

once.

Note: Illustrations for reference only. The exact configuration of

your PC depends on the model purchased.

Note: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — dry

and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence,

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the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will

not increase the touchpad's responsiveness.

Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on

your touchpad. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in

Windows Control Panel.

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Using the keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad*, separate

cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad*

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Lock key Description

Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are

in uppercase.

Num Lock

When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric

<Fn> + <F11>*

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

When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or

<Fn> + <F12>

down when you press the up or down arrow keys

respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some

applications.

The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is

indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps.

To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on

the keys.

Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off

Number keys on

Type numbers in a normal

embedded keypad

manner.

Cursor-control keys

Hold <Shift> while using

Hold <Fn> while using

on embedded

cursor-control keys.

cursor-control keys.

keypad

Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing

Type the letters in a

letters on embedded

normal manner.

keypad.

* only for certain models

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Hotkeys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the

computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.

To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key

in the hotkey combination.

Hotkey Icon Function Description

<Fn> + <F3> Communication

Enables / disables the

key

computer's communication

devices. (Communication

devices may vary by

configuration.)

<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> Display off Turns the display screen

backlight off to save power.

Press any key to return.

<Fn> + <F7> Touchpad

Turns the built-in touchpad on

toggle

and off.

<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

<Fn> + <F11> NumLk Turns the embedded numeric

keypad on or off (only for

certain models).

<Fn> + < >

Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + < >

Brightness

Decreases the screen

down

brightness.

<Fn> + < >

Volume up Increases the sound volume.

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Hotkey Icon Function Description

<Fn> + < >

Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

<Fn> +

Play/Pause Play or pause a selected media

<Home>

file.

<Fn> +

Stop Stop playing the selected

<Pg Up>

media file.

<Fn> +

Previous Return to the previous media

<Pg Dn>

file.

<Fn> + <End> Next Jump to the next media file.

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The Create Factory Default Backup dialog box tells you the number of blank,

recordable discs you will need to complete the recovery discs. Make sure that

you have the required number of identical, blank discs ready before continuing.

3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in the Backup to list, then click

Next. You will be shown the backup progress on the screen.

The drive ejects each disc as it completes burning it.

4 Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker.

Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on each disc, such as

‘Windows Recovery Disc 1 of 2’ or ‘Apps/Drivers Recovery disc’.

Make sure you keep the discs in a safe place that you will

remember.

5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click

OK. Continue recording discs until the process is complete.

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Creating a recovery backup (USB flash drive)

To reinstall using a backup on a USB flash drive, you must create the recovery

backup beforehand. Throughout the process, you will be guided by onscreen

instructions. Please read them carefully!

Important: If you are using a USB flash drive, ensure it is at least 12

GB and does not contain any previous data.

1 Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management.

2 To create recovery backup for the hard drive’s entire original contents,

including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click

Create Factory Default Backup.

- OR -

To create a recovery backup for only the factory-loaded software and drivers,

click Create Driver and Applications Backup.

Important: We recommend that you create each type of recovery

backup as soon as possible.

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The Create Factory Default Backup dialog box opens. This dialog box tells you

the estimated size of the backup file on your USB flash drive.

3 Plug in the USB disk, then click Next. You will be shown the backup

progress on the screen.

4 Unplug the USB flash drive and mark it with a permanent marker.

Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on each backup, such

as ‘Windows Recovery Backup’ or ‘Apps/Drivers Recovery Backup’.

Make sure you keep the USB flash drive in a safe place that you

will remember.

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Recovering your system (Optical

drive)

If calling Acer support did not help fix your problem, you can use the Acer

eRecovery Management program. This will restore your computer to the same

state as when you purchased it, while giving you an option to retain all settings

and personal data for later retrieval.

To recover your system

1 Perform minor fixes.

If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working

correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device

drivers. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory,

see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 17. For instructions

on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that

product’s documentation or technical support Web site.

2 Revert to a previous system condition.

If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be

solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was

working correctly. For instructions, see "Returning to a previous system

condition" on page 18.

3 Reset your system to its factory condition.

If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to

factory condition, see "Returning your system to its factory condition" on page

19.

Types of recovery

Recovering pre-installed software and drivers

As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the software and device

drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. You can

recover using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have created.

• New software: If you need to recover software that did not come pre-

installed on your computer, you need to follow that software’s installation

instructions.

• New device drivers: If you need to recover device drivers that did not come

pre-installed on your computer, follow the instructions provided with the

device.

To recover your pre-installed software and drivers:

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1 Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management.

- OR -

If you are recovering from your driver and application recovery disc, insert it

into the disc drive, then go to Step 3 after the Acer Application Recovery main

menu opens.

2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall Drivers or Applications to display

the Acer Application Recovery main menu.

3 Click Contents to show a list of software and device drivers.

4 Click the install icon for the item you want to install, then follow the

onscreen prompts to complete the installation. Repeat this step for each

item you want to reinstall.

Returning to a previous system condition

Microsoft System Restore periodically takes ’snapshots’ of your system settings

and saves them as restore points. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software

problems, you can return to one of these restore points to get your system

running again.

Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also

each time you install software or device drivers.

Tip: For more information about using Microsoft System Restore,

click Start, then click Help and Support. Type

windows system

restore

in the Search Help box, then press Enter.

To return to a restore point:

1 Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Action Center, then

click Recovery.

2 Click Open System Restore, then Next.

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3 Select the restore point you want, click Next, then Finish. A confirmation

message box will appear.

4 Click Yes. Your system is restored using the restore point you specified. This

process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer.

Returning your system to its factory condition

If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other

methods, you may need to reinstall everything to return your system to its

factory condition. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery

discs you have created.

Warning: This complete recovery deletes everything on your hard

drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that

were pre-installed on your system. If you can access important

files on your hard drive, back them up now.

If you can still run Windows, see "Recovering from within Windows" on page

19.

If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive is still working, see

"Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 20.

If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive has been completely re-

formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from

your recovery discs" on page 20.

Recovering from within Windows

To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers:

Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management.

Click the Restore tab, then Restore Operating System to Factory Defaults.

Click Yes, then Start. A dialog box will display information about the hard drive

that the operating system will be recovered to.

Warning: Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard

drive.

Click OK. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then

continues by copying files to your hard drive. This process may take a while, the

Acer eRecovery Management screen displays the progress.

When the recovery has finished, a dialog box will prompt you to restart your

computer.

Click OK to restart your computer.

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Follow the onscreen prompts for first-time system setup.

Recovering from the hard drive during startup

To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers:

1 Turn on your computer, then press <Alt> + <F10> during startup to open

Acer eRecovery Management.

2 Click Restore Operating System to Factory Defaults.

Warning: Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard

drive.

3 Click Next. Your hard drive’s original, factory-loaded contents will be

recovered. This process will take several minutes.

Recovering from your recovery discs

To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers:

1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your

optical disc drive, then restart your computer.

Warning: Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard

drive.

If it is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu:

Press <F2> when starting your computer.

Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Main menu.

Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is selected, press <F5> to change this

setting to Enabled.

Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Exit menu.

Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Select OK to confirm.

Your computer will restart.

2 During startup, press <F12> to open the boot menu. The boot menu allows

you to select which device to start from, such as the hard drive or an optical

disc.

3 Use your arrow keys to select the line CDROM/DVD (this line may start with

’IDE 1...’), then press <Enter>. Windows will install from the recovery disc

you inserted.

4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the onscreen

prompts to complete the recovery.

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Recovering your system (USB flash

drive)

If calling Acer support did not help fix your problem, you can use the Acer

eRecovery Management program. This will restore your computer to the same

state as when you purchased it, while giving you an option to retain all settings

and personal data for later retrieval.

To recover your system

1 Perform minor fixes.

If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working

correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device

drivers. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory,

see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 21. For instructions

on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that

product’s documentation or technical support Web site.

2 Revert to a previous system condition.

If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be

solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was

working correctly. For instructions, see "Returning to a previous system

condition" on page 22.

3 Reset your system to its factory condition.

If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to

factory condition, see "Returning your system to its factory condition" on page

23.

Types of recovery

Recovering pre-installed software and drivers

As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the software and device

drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. You can

recover using either your hard drive or the backup you have created.

• New software: If you need to recover software that did not come pre-

installed on your computer, you need to follow that software’s installation

instructions.

• New device drivers: If you need to recover device drivers that did not come

pre-installed on your computer, follow the instructions provided with the

device.

To recover your pre-installed software and drivers:

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1 Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management.

- OR -

If you are recovering from your driver and application recovery backup, insert

the USB flash drive into a USB port. Open the USB flash drive in Windows

Explorer and double-click Recovery.

2 Click Reinstall Drivers or Application from a USB device.

3 Click Contents to show a list of software and device drivers.

4 Click the install icon for the item you want to install, then follow the

onscreen prompts to complete the installation. Repeat this step for each

item you want to reinstall.

Returning to a previous system condition

Microsoft System Restore periodically takes ’snapshots’ of your system settings

and saves them as restore points. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software

problems, you can return to one of these restore points to get your system

running again.

Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also

each time you install software or device drivers.

Tip: For more information about using Microsoft System Restore,

click Start, then click Help and Support. Type

windows system

restore

in the Search Help box, then press Enter.

To return to a restore point:

1 Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Action Center, then

click Recovery.

2 Click Open System Restore, then Next.

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3 Select the restore point you want, click Next, then Finish. A confirmation

message box will appear.

4 Click Yes. Your system is restored using the restore point you specified. This

process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer.

Returning your system to its factory condition

If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other

methods, you may need to reinstall everything to return your system to its

factory condition. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery

backup you have created.

Warning: This complete recovery deletes everything on your hard

drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that

were pre-installed on your system. If you can access important

files on your hard drive, back them up now.

If you can still run Windows, see "Recovering from within Windows" on page

23.

If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive is still working, see

"Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 24.

If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive has been completely re-

formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from

your recovery backup" on page 24.

Recovering from within Windows

To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers:

Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management.

Click the Restore tab, then Restore Operating System to Factory Defaults to

open the Confirm Restoration dialog box.

Click Yes, then Start. A dialog box will display information about the hard drive

that the operating system will be recovered to.

Warning: Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard

drive.

Click OK. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then

continues by copying files to your hard drive. This process may take a while, the

Acer eRecovery Management screen displays the progress.

When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you to restart your

computer.

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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.

Battery-low warning

When using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter.

Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the

battery-low warning appears. Data will be lost if the battery to

become fully depleted and the computer shuts down.

When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action

depends on your situation:

Situation Recommended Action

The AC adapter

1. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then

and a power

connect to the mains power supply.

outlet are

2. Save all necessary files.

available.

3. Resume work.

Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the

battery rapidly.

An extra fully

1. Save all necessary files.

charged battery

2. Close all applications.

pack is available.

3. Turn off the computer.

4. Replace the battery pack.

5. Turn on the computer and resume work.

The AC adapter or

1. Save all necessary files.

a power outlet is

2. Close all applications.

unavailable. You

3. Turn off the computer.

have no spare

battery pack.

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Installing and removing the battery pack

Note: Some models have an embedded battery. If the battery

needs to be replaced, please contact an authorized service center.

Important! Before removing the battery from the unit, connect

the AC adapter if you want to continue using your computer.

Otherwise, turn off the computer first.

To install a battery pack:

1 Align the battery with the open battery bay; make sure that the end with

the contacts will enter first, and that the top surface of the battery is

facing up.

2 Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery

locks in place.

To remove a battery pack:

1 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery.

2 Pull the battery from the battery bay.

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Taking your notebook PC with you

This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or

traveling with your computer.

Disconnecting from the desktop

Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories:

1 Save any open files.

2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s).

3 Shut down the computer.

4 Close the display cover.

5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter.

6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and

other external devices.

7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one 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 the power button.

If you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different building, you

may choose to shut down the computer:

Click Start then click Shut Down.

Or:

You can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing <Fn> + <F4>. Then close

and latch the display.

When you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display;

then press and release the power button.

Note: If the Sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered

Hibernation mode and is turned off. If the power indicator is off

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but the Sleep indicator is on, the computer has entered Sleep

mode. In both cases, press and release the power button to turn

the computer back on. Note that the computer may enter

Hibernation mode after being in Sleep mode for a period of time.

What to bring to meetings

If your meeting is relatively short, you probably do not need to bring anything

with you other than your computer. If your meeting will be longer, or if your

battery is not fully charged, you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to

plug in your computer in the meeting room.

If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain 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 to

prepare the computer for the trip home:

• Check that you have removed all media and compact discs from the

drive(s). Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head.

• Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from

sliding around and cushion it if it should fall.

Caution: Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the

computer. Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen.

What to take with you

Unless you have some items at home, take the following items with you:

• AC adapter and power cord.

• The printed setup poster.

Special considerations

Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and

from work:

• Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping the computer

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with you.

• If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry the

computer with you, leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid

exposing the computer to excessive heat.

• Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation. Allow the

computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for

condensation before turning on the computer. If the temperature change

is greater than 10° C (18° F), allow the computer to come to room

temperature slowly. If possible, leave the computer for 30 minutes in an

environment with a temperature 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 with the computer

When you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office

building to a client's office building or traveling locally.

Preparing the computer

Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home. Make sure that the battery

in the computer is charged. Airport security may require you to turn on your

computer when carrying it into the gate area.

What to take with you

Take the following items with you:

• AC adapter

• Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s)

• Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer

Special considerations

In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these

guidelines to protect your computer while traveling:

• Always take the computer as carry-on luggage.

• If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. Airport security X-ray

machines are safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector.

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• Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand-held metal detectors.

Traveling internationally with the computer

When you are moving from country to country.

Preparing the computer

Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling.

What to bring with you

Bring the following items with you:

• AC adapter

• Power 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 tips are useful when traveling internationally:

• When traveling in another country, check that the local AC voltage and the

AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. If not, purchase a

power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage. Do not use

converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer.

• If you are using the modem, check if the modem and connector are

compatible with the telecommunications system of the country you are

traveling in.

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Securing your computer

Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn

how to protect and take care of your computer.

Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch

and passwords.

Using a computer security lock

The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a

security lock.

Wrap a 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.

Using passwords

Passwords 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 47.

• User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine

the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and

resume from Hibernation for maximum security.

• Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use.

Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up

and resume from Hibernation for maximum security.

Important! Do not forget your Supervisor Password! If you forget

your password, please get in touch with your dealer or an

authorized service center.

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Entering passwords

When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the

display screen.

• When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press

<F2> to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up.

• Type the Supervisor Password and press <Enter> to access the BIOS utility.

If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try

again and press <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 and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down

the computer. Then turn on the computer again, and try again.

Setting passwords

You can set passwords using the BIOS utility.

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Expanding through options

Your notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience.

Connectivity options

Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would

with a desktop PC. For instructions on how to connect different external devices

to the computer, read the following section.

Fax/data modem (only for certain models)

Your computer has a built-in V.92 56 Kbps fax/data modem

(only for certain models).

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 you use is appropriate

for the country in which you are working.

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Built-in network feature

The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an

Ethernet-based 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.

Consumer Infrared (CIR) (only for certain models)

The computer’s Consumer Infrared (CIR) port is used to receive signals from your

remote control, or other devices with CIR capability.

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2 Connect the other end to your TV cable, using the cable converter if

necessary.

Important! Please ensure you use the correct cable system for your

region before attempting to connect the antenna cable.

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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

may need to run it.

To activate the BIOS utility, press <F2> during the POST while the notebook PC

logo is being displayed.

Boot sequence

To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select

Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen.

Enable disk-to-disk recovery

To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility,

then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D

Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the <F5> and <F6> keys to set this

value to 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.

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Using software

Playing DVD movies

Note: This feature is only available on certain models.

When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play

DVD movies on your computer.

1 Eject the DVD.

Important! When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the

program asks you to enter the region code. DVD discs 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 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.

Region code Country or region

1 USA, Canada

2 Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan

3 Southeast Asia, Taiwan, South Korea

4 Latin America, Australia, New Zealand

5 Former USSR, parts of Africa, India

6 People’s Republic of China

Note: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of a

different region into the DVD drive. Please refer to the online

help for more information.

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Frequently asked questions

The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of

your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each one.

I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or

boot up.

Look at the power indicator:

• If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. Check the

following:

• If you are using on the battery, it may be low and unable to power

the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack.

• Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer

and to the power outlet.

• If it is lit, check the following:

• Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in the external USB floppy drive?

Remove or replace it with a system disk and press <Ctrl> + <Alt> +

<Del> to restart the system.

Nothing appears on the screen.

The computer’s power management system automatically blanks the screen to

save power. Press any key to turn the display back on.

If pressing a key does not turn the display back on, three things might be

the cause:

• The brightness level might be too low. Press <Fn> + < > (increase) to

adjust the brightness level.

• The display device might be set to an external monitor. Press the display

toggle hotkey <Fn> + <F5> to toggle the display back to the computer.

• If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in Sleep mode. Press and release

the power button to resume.

No audio is heard from the computer.

Check the following:

• The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control

(speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click the icon and deselect

the Mute all option.

• The volume level may be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control

icon on the taskbar. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust

the volume.

• If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the line-

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out port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off.

I want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the

power.

There is a mechanical eject hole on the optical drive. Simply insert the tip of a

pen or paperclip into the hole and push to eject the tray.

The keyboard does not respond.

Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer. If it works,

contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard

cable may be loose.

The printer does not work.

Check the following:

• Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is

turned on.

• Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to a USB port and

the corresponding port on the printer.

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I want to restore my computer to its original settings without

recovery CDs.

Note: If your system is the multilingual version, the operating

system and language you choose when you first turn on the

system will be the only option for future recovery operations.

This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software

content that is installed when you purchased 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 operation, please check the BIOS settings.

1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not.

2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled.

3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. The system will reboot.

Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press <F2> during POST.

To start the recovery process:

1 Restart the system.

2 While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to

enter the recovery process.

3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to perform system recovery.

Important! This feature occupies 15 GB in a hidden partition on

your hard disk.

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Requesting service

International Travelers Warranty (ITW)

Your computer is backed by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that

gives you security and peace of mind when traveling. Our worldwide network

of service centers are there to give you a helping hand.

An ITW passport comes with your computer. This passport contains all you need

to know about the ITW program. A list of available, authorized service centers is

in this handy booklet. Read this passport thoroughly.

Always have your ITW passport on hand, especially when you travel, to receive

the benefits from 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 visit

www.acer.com.

Before you call

Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online

service, and please be at your computer when you call. With your support, we

can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems

efficiently. If there are error messages or beeps reported by your computer,

write them down as they appear on the screen (or the number and sequence in

the case of beeps).

You are required to provide the following information:

Name:

Address:

Telephone number:

Machine and model type:

Serial number:

Date of purchase:

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Troubleshooting

This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems.

Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more

serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open

the computer yourself; contact your dealer or authorized service center

for assistance.

Troubleshooting tips

This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error

message reports to help you solve problems.

If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error

messages" below. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer. See

"Requesting service" on page 52.

Error messages

If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective

action. The following table lists the error 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, then press <Enter>

to reboot.

Equipment

Press <F2> (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility,

configuration error

then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot.

Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

Hard disk 0 extended

Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

type error

I/O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

Keyboard error or no

Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

keyboard connected

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Error messages Corrective action

Keyboard interface

Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

error

Memory size

Press <F2> (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility,

mismatch

then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot.

If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures,

please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.

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Regulations and safety notices

FCC statement

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the device and receiver.

• Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Notice: Shielded cables

All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain

compliance with FCC regulations.

Notice: Peripheral devices

Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the

Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals

is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.

Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's

authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this

computer.

Notice: Canadian users

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

© 2011Tous droits réservés.

Guide utilisateur générique de la gamme Aspire

Première publication : 02/2011

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sorte quant à la valeur marchande de ce produit ou son adéquation à une application

particulière.

Enregistrez le numéro de série, la date d’achat, et le numéro du modèle dans l’espace prévu

ci-dessous. Le numéro de série et le numéro de modèle sont imprimés sur l’étiquette collée sur

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Toute reproduction, mise en mémoire de ce manuel sur un support quelconque, ainsi que

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Informations pour votre sécurité et

votre confort

Consignes de sécurité

Lisez ces instructions avec attention. Conservez ce document pour des

références futures. Conformez-vous aux consignes et avertissements indiqués

sur cet appareil.

Mise hors tension de l’appareil avant le nettoyage

Débranchez l’alimentation secteur avant tout nettoyage. N’utilisez pas de

liquide ou d’aérosol de nettoyage. Utilisez un chiffon, légèrement humecté

d’eau pour le nettoyage.

MISE EN GARDE pour la prise comme moyen de déconnexion

Respectez les instructions suivantes lors de la connexion et la déconnexion de

l’alimentation de l’unité d’alimentation :

Installez l’unité d’alimentation avant de connecter le cordon d’alimentation à la

prise secteur.

Débranchez le cordon d’alimentation avant de retirer l’unité d’alimentation de

l’ordinateur.

Si le système a plusieurs sources d’alimentation, déconnectez l’alimentation du

système en débranchant tous les cordons d’alimentation des unités

d’alimentation.

MISE EN GARDE pour l’accessibilité

Assurez-vous que la prise secteur à laquelle vous branchez le cordon

d’alimentation est facilement accessible et située aussi proche que possible de

l’utilisateur de l’équipement. Lorsque vous devez déconnecter l’alimentation de

l’équipement, assurez-vous de toujours débrancher le cordon d’alimentation de

la prise secteur.

MISE EN GARDE pour carte(s) factice(s) fournie(s)

(seulement pour certains modèles)

Votre ordinateur est livré avec des cartes factices en plastique installées dans les

connecteurs de carte. Celles-ci protègent les connecteurs non utilisés de la

poussière, des objets métalliques et d’autres particules. Conservez les cartes

factices pour utilisation les connecteurs ne contiennent pas de carte.

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Avertissement pour l’écoute

Pour protéger votre ouïe, respectez ces instructions.

• Augmentez le volume graduellement jusqu’à ce que vous puissiez

entendre clairement et confortablement.

• N’augmentez pas le volume après que votre ouïe se soit adaptée.

• N’écoutez pas de musique à un fort volume pendant une période

prolongée.

• N’augmentez pas le volume pour ne pas entendre les environnements

bruyants.

• Diminuez le volume si vous ne pouvez pas entendre les gens qui parlent

près de vous.

Avertissements

• N’utilisez pas cet appareil près d’une source d’eau.

• Ne placez pas cet appareil sur un chariot, un support ou une table

instables. Si le produit tombait, il pourrait être sérieusement endommagé.

• Les fentes et ouvertures sont prévues pour la ventilation, pour assurer le

bon fonctionnement de l’appareil et le protéger de la surchauffe. Ces

ouvertures ne doivent jamais être obstruées ou bloquées. L’appareil ne

doit jamais être placé sur un lit, un divan, une couverture ou toute autre

surface similaire susceptible d’obstruer les ouvertures. Il ne doit jamais être

placé à proximité ou au contact d’un radiateur ou d’une source de chaleur.

Il ne doit pas être placé dans une installation encastrée à moins qu’une

ventilation suffisante ne soit assurée.

• N’enfoncez jamais d’objets dans les fentes de l’unité centrale car ils

pourraient entrer en contact avec des points de voltage ou court-circuiter

des éléments, d’où un risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution. Ne renversez

jamais de liquide, quel qu’il soit, sur ou dans l’appareil.

• Pour éviter d’endommager les composants internes et prévenir la fuite de

la batterie, ne placez pas l’appareil sur une surface vibrant.

• Ne l’utilisez jamais dans un environnement sportif, d’exercice ou vibrant

qui pourrait probablement causer un court-circuit inopiné ou endommager

les périphériques rotatifs, disque dur, lecteur optique, et même créer un

risque d’exposition pour la batterie au lithium.

• La surface inférieure, les zones autour des ouvertures de ventilation et

l’adaptateur secteur peuvent devenir chauds. Pour éviter des blessures,

assurez-vous qu’ils n’entrent pas en contact avec votre peau ou votre corps.

• Votre appareil et ses améliorations peuvent contenir des petits

composants. Éloignez-les des jeunes enfants.

Utilisation de l’alimentation électrique

• L’alimentation électrique de l’appareil doit être conforme aux

caractéristiques figurant sur l’étiquette d’identification. En cas de doute,

consultez votre revendeur ou la compagnie d’électricité appropriée.

• Ne placez aucun objet sur le cordon d’alimentation et installez l’appareil

en dehors des zones de passage.

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•

Lors de l’utilisation éventuelle d’une rallonge, assurez-vous que

l’ampérage total des appareils reliés par la rallonge reste dans les limites

admises. De même, vérifiez que l’ampérage de tous les appareils reliés à

une même prise secteur ne dépasse pas la valeur du fusible.

• Ne surchargez pas une prise électrique ou une barrette multiprise en

branchant trop d’appareils. La charge globale du système ne doit pas

dépasser 80% de la capacité du circuit dérivé. Si des barrettes multiprise

sont utilisées, la charge ne doit pas dépasser 80% de la capacité en entrée

de la barrette multiprise.

• L’adaptateur secteur de cet appareil est équipé d’une prise mise à la terre à

trois fils. La prise ne peut s’insérer que dans une prise secteur mise à la

terre. Assurez-vous que la prise secteur est correctement mise à la terre

avant d’insérer la prise de l’adaptateur secteur. N’insérez pas la prise dans

une prise secteur non mise à la terre. Contactez votre électricien pour des

détails.

Avertissement ! La broche de mise à la terre est une fonctionnalité

de sécurité. L’utilisation d’une prise secteur qui n’est pas

correctement mise à la terre présente un risque d’électrocution ou

de blessure.

Remarque : La broche de mise à la terre fournit également une

bonne protection contre les bruits imprévus produits par d’autres

appareils électriques qui peuvent interférer avec les performances

de cet appareil.

• Le système peut être alimenté avec une large plage de tensions : 100 à 120

ou 220 à 240 V CA. Le cordon d’alimentation fourni avec le système répond

aux exigences d’utilisation du pays ou de la région dans lequel le système a

été acheté. Les cordons d’alimentation pour utilisation dans d’autre pays/

régions doivent aux exigences de ces pays/régions. Pour plus

d’informations pour les exigences des cordons d’alimentation, contactez

un revendeur agréé ou un fournisseur de service.

Maintenance de l’appareil

N’essayez jamais de réparer vous-même cet appareil : l’ouverture ou la dépose

du panneau supérieur vous expose à divers risques, électrocution notamment.

L’entretien doit être confié à un spécialiste.

Débranchez l’appareil et adressez-vous au service après-vente dans les cas

suivants :

• Lorsque le cordon d’alimentation est endommagé ou dénudé.

• Un liquide a été renversé dans l’appareil.

• Le produit a été exposé à la pluie ou à de l’eau.

• L’appareil est tombé ou le châssis a été endommagé.

• Les performances de l’appareil deviennent irrégulières, indiquant la

nécessité du recours au S.A.V.

• L’appareil ne fonctionne pas correctement bien que les consignes

d’installation aient été respectées.

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Remarque : Effectuez uniquement les réglages indiqués dans les

consignes d’installation ; d’autres réglages incorrects risquent de

provoquer des dommages nécessitant l’intervention prolongée

d’un technicien qualifié.

Règles d’utilisation sure de la batterie

Ce notebook utilise une batterie au lithium-ion. N’utilisez pas dans un

environnement humide, mouillé ou corrosif. Ne placez pas, ne stockez pas et ne

laissez pas votre produit dans ou à proximité d’une source de chaleur, dans un

lieu à température élevé, dans la lumière directe du soleil, dans un four micro-

ondes ou dans un conteneur pressurisé, et ne l’exposez pas à des températures

supérieures à 60 °C (140 °F). Le non-respect de ces règles peut causer une fuite

d’acide de la batterie, sa surchauffe, son explosion ou son inflammation et

causer des blessures et/ou des dommages. Ne percez pas, n’ouvrez pas et

démontez pas la batterie. Si la batterie fuit et si vous êtes en contact avec des

liquides de la batterie, rincez abondamment avec de l’eau et consultez un

médecin immédiatement. Pour des raisons de sécurité, et pour prolonger

l’autonomie de la batterie, la charge ne se produira pas à des températures

au-dessous de 0 °C (32 °F) ou au dessus de 40 °C (104 °F).

La pleine performance d’une nouvelle batterie est atteinte seulement après

deux ou trois cycles complets de charge et de décharge. La batterie peut être

chargée et déchargée des centaines des fois, mais éventuellement elle s’usera.

Lorsque le temps de fonctionnement deviendra nettement plus court qu’à

l’habitude, achetez une nouvelle batterie. Utilisez uniquement les batteries

approuvées, et rechargez-les uniquement avec les chargeurs approuvés conçus

pour cet appareil.

N’utilisez cette batterie que pour le but à laquelle elle est destinée. N’utilisez

jamais de chargeur ou de batterie qui serait endommagé. Ne court-circuitez pas

la batterie. Un court-circuit accidentel peut se produire lorsqu’un objet

métallique, tel qu’une pièce de monnaie, un trombone ou un stylo cause une

connexion directe des bornes positive (+) et négative (-) de la batterie. (Ce sont

des bandes de métal sur la batterie.) Ceci peut se produire, par exemple, lorsque

vous avez une batterie de rechange dans votre poche ou votre sac. Le court-

circuit des bornes peut endommager la batterie ou l’objet connectant.

La capacité et l’autonomie de la batterie sera réduite si la batterie est laissée

dans un endroit chaud ou froid, tel qu’une voiture fermée en été ou en hiver.

Essayez de toujours conserver la batterie entre 15 °C et 25 °C (59 °F et 77 °F).

Un appareil avec une batterie chaude ou froide peut ne pas fonctionner

temporairement, même si la batterie est pleinement chargée. La performance

de la batterie est particulièrement limitée dans des températures inférieures à

0 °C.

Ne jetez pas les batteries dans un feu, car elles peuvent exploser. Les batteries

peuvent également exploser si elles sont endommagées. Mettez les batteries au

rebut en respect avec la réglementation locale. Si possible, veuillez les recycler.

Ne les jetez pas avec les déchets domestiques.

Les appareils sans fil peuvent être susceptibles aux interférences de la batterie,

ce qui peut affecter leurs performances.

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Remplacement de la batterie

L’ordinateur notebook utilise des batteries au lithium. Remplacez la batterie

avec le même type que celle qui a été fournie avec votre appareil. L’utilisation

d’une autre batterie peut présenter un risque d’incendie ou d’explosion.

Avertissement ! Une batterie incorrectement manipulée risque

d’exploser. Vous ne devez jamais la démonter, ni l’exposer au feu.

Placez-la hors de portée des enfants. Respectez la réglementation

locale pour mettre au rebut les batteries usagées.

Avertissement pour le lecteur optique

(seulement pour certains modèles)

Attention : Cet appareil contient un système à laser et est classé comme

« APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 1 ». En cas de problème avec cet appareil,

veuillez contacter le centre de service AGRÉÉ la plus proche. Pour éviter une

exposition directe au rayon laser, n’essayez pas d’ouvrir le boîtier.

APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 1

ATTENTION : RADIATION LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.

ÉVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS.

APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT

LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS

D’OUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS.

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1

VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET

NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN

PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I

ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. EVITE EXPONERSE

A LOS RAYOS.

ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING VEDÅBNING SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN.

VARO! LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE.

VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD ÅLÅ TUIJOTA

SÅTEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN

VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I

STRÅLEN

ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN

Sécurité de la ligne téléphonique

• Déconnectez toujours toutes les lignes téléphoniques de leurs prises

murales avant de maintenir ou de démonter cet appareil.

• Évitez d’utiliser une ligne téléphonique (autre qu’un téléphone sans fil)

pendant un orage. Il peut y avoir un risque minime d’électrocution due à la

foudre.

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Avertissement ! Pour des raisons de sécurité, n’utilisez pas des

pièces non conformes lors de l’ajout ou du changement de

composants. Consultez votre revendeur pour des options d’achat.