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...are used herein for a particular purpose. All correspondence concerning your computer. Aspire 5600/3680 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to their respective companies. All ...Rights Reserved. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of Acer Incorporated. No part of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed...
...are used herein for a particular purpose. All correspondence concerning your computer. Aspire 5600/3680 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to their respective companies. All ...Rights Reserved. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of Acer Incorporated. No part of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed...
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Do not use this product near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is used , the load should never be blocked or covered. The overall system load must not be blocked by plugging in a fire or electric shock. iii Information for your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Use a damp cloth for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the product. These openings must not exceed 80% of the ...
Do not use this product near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is used , the load should never be blocked or covered. The overall system load must not be blocked by plugging in a fire or electric shock. iii Information for your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Use a damp cloth for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the product. These openings must not exceed 80% of the ...
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Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that the new power cord meets the 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 other risks. Do not insert the plug 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 to normal ...
Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that the new power cord meets the 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 other risks. Do not insert the plug 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 to normal ...
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... line to local, state or federal laws. Do not disassemble or dispose of electric shock from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/environmental.htm. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of fire or explosion. Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly...
... line to local, state or federal laws. Do not disassemble or dispose of electric shock from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/environmental.htm. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of fire or explosion. Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly...
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vi Tips and information for more than your eyes. Users are also at the center of your desk to reduce eyestrain. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your documents, place the display at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of eyestrain and headaches after ...
vi Tips and information for more than your eyes. Users are also at the center of your desk to reduce eyestrain. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your documents, place the display at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of eyestrain and headaches after ...
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Developing good work habits Develop the following work for extended periods of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your eyes point downward when looking at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your display in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Note: For more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. Warning! vii Eyes • Rest ...
Developing good work habits Develop the following work for extended periods of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your eyes point downward when looking at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your display in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Note: For more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. Warning! vii Eyes • Rest ...
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Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on page 15 for meeting your computer, clicking on such subjects as system utilities, ... features and functions of the power button. Your guides To help you to be more on how your computer can help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for the location of your notebook. Follow these steps to the AcerSystem User's Guide.
Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on page 15 for meeting your computer, clicking on such subjects as system utilities, ... features and functions of the power button. Your guides To help you to be more on how your computer can help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for the location of your notebook. Follow these steps to the AcerSystem User's Guide.
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Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 ºC (32 ºF) or above 50 ºC (122 ºF). • 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 it on Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer. Taking care of...
Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 ºC (32 ºF) or above 50 ºC (122 ºF). • 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 it on Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer. Taking care of...
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... children. • Dispose of the same kind as replacements. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer.com. Do not use may cause undesired operation.
... children. • Dispose of the same kind as replacements. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer.com. Do not use may cause undesired operation.
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... of your AC adapter ix Taking care of your battery pack x Cleaning and servicing x Acer Empowering Technology 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 5 Acer eRecovery Management 6 Acer eSettings Management 8 Acer eNet Management 9 Acer ePower Management 11 Acer ePresentation Management 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view 17 Right view...
... of your AC adapter ix Taking care of your battery pack x Cleaning and servicing x Acer Empowering Technology 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 5 Acer eRecovery Management 6 Acer eSettings Management 8 Acer eNet Management 9 Acer ePower Management 11 Acer ePresentation Management 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view 17 Right view...
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... lock 33 Audio 34 Adjusting the volume 34 Acer OrbiCam (for selected models) 35 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 36 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 36 Capturing photos/videos 38 Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam 38 Enabling the Acer VisageON (for selected models) 39 Using the system... 43 Norton AntiVirus 44 Frequently asked questions 45 Requesting service 48 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 48 Before you call 48 Acer Arcade 49 Finding and playing content 50 Settings 50 Arcade controls 51 Navigation controls 51 Player controls 51 Virtual keyboard 52 ...
... lock 33 Audio 34 Adjusting the volume 34 Acer OrbiCam (for selected models) 35 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 36 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 36 Capturing photos/videos 38 Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam 38 Enabling the Acer VisageON (for selected models) 39 Using the system... 43 Norton AntiVirus 44 Frequently asked questions 45 Requesting service 48 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 48 Before you call 48 Acer Arcade 49 Finding and playing content 50 Settings 50 Arcade controls 51 Navigation controls 51 Player controls 51 Virtual keyboard 52 ...
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Music 56 Make DVDs 56 Authoring CD/DVDs 56 Taking your notebook PC with you 58 Disconnecting from the desktop 58 Moving around 58 Preparing the computer 58 What to bring to meetings 59 Taking the computer home 59 Preparing the computer 59 What to take with you 59 Special considerations 60 Setting up a home office 60 Traveling with the computer 60 Preparing the computer 60 What to take with you 60 Special considerations 61 Traveling internationally with the computer61 Preparing the computer 61 What to bring with you 61 Special considerations 61 Securing ...
Music 56 Make DVDs 56 Authoring CD/DVDs 56 Taking your notebook PC with you 58 Disconnecting from the desktop 58 Moving around 58 Preparing the computer 58 What to bring to meetings 59 Taking the computer home 59 Preparing the computer 59 What to take with you 59 Special considerations 60 Setting up a home office 60 Traveling with the computer 60 Preparing the computer 60 What to take with you 60 Special considerations 61 Traveling internationally with the computer61 Preparing the computer 61 What to bring with you 61 Special considerations 61 Securing ...
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... Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 86 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking 87 Index 88 Using software 68 Playing DVD movies 68 Power management 70 Acer eRecovery Management 70 Create backup 71 Restore from backup 71 Create factory default image CD 72 Re-install bundled software without CD 72 Change password...
... Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 86 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking 87 Index 88 Using software 68 Playing DVD movies 68 Power management 70 Acer eRecovery Management 70 Create backup 71 Restore from backup 71 Create factory default image CD 72 Re-install bundled software without CD 72 Change password...
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... data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. (for selected models) • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by reformatting your notebook or taking your new Acer computer. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it except by optimizing disk space, memory and...
... data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. (for selected models) • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by reformatting your notebook or taking your new Acer computer. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it except by optimizing disk space, memory and...
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... the system needs to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. If you for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. Be sure to enter your encrypted file! The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be used to decrypt your own file-specific password when encrypting a file. Empowering Technology...
... the system needs to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. If you for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. Be sure to enter your encrypted file! The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be used to decrypt your own file-specific password when encrypting a file. Empowering Technology...
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Empowering Technology 3 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is unattended. • Removable data devices - Lock(s) will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. includes any of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. ... you can apply locks to ensure that data can't be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical drive devices - To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE...
Empowering Technology 3 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is unattended. • Removable data devices - Lock(s) will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. includes any of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. ... you can apply locks to ensure that data can't be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical drive devices - To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE...
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Be sure to an Acer Customer Service Center. Empowering Technology 4 Note: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to remember or write down your password.
Be sure to an Acer Customer Service Center. Empowering Technology 4 Note: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to remember or write down your password.
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It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - Empowering Technology 5 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer.
It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - Empowering Technology 5 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer.
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By default, user-created backups are stored on your system's hard drive. Empowering Technology 6 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with : • Password protection. • Recovery of applications and drivers. • Image/data backup: • Back up... tools: • Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults). • Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point). • Recover from CD/DVD. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The...
By default, user-created backups are stored on your system's hard drive. Empowering Technology 6 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with : • Password protection. • Recovery of applications and drivers. • Image/data backup: • Back up... tools: • Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults). • Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point). • Recover from CD/DVD. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The...
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Empowering Technology 7 For more information, please refer to CD or DVD. Note: If your Acer ezDock. 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 computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 70 in the AcerSystem User's Guide.
Empowering Technology 7 For more information, please refer to CD or DVD. Note: If your Acer ezDock. 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 computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 70 in the AcerSystem User's Guide.