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...a retrieval system, or transmitted, in new editions of this publication without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. All correspondence concerning your computer. Aspire 5550/3670 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 3 2006 Changes may be made periodically to the information in... the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of Acer Incorporated. Aspire 5550/3670 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of purchase information in this manual or supplementary...
...a retrieval system, or transmitted, in new editions of this publication without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. All correspondence concerning your computer. Aspire 5550/3670 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 3 2006 Changes may be made periodically to the information in... the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of Acer Incorporated. Aspire 5550/3670 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of purchase information in this manual or supplementary...
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... federal laws. Consult your product. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/environmental.htm. Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic ....org. Keep them in use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. v Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Use of fire or explosion. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org.
... federal laws. Consult your product. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/environmental.htm. Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic ....org. Keep them in use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. v Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Use of fire or explosion. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org.
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... setup program first. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. viii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your notebook. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on page 15 for Starters... See "Front view"... expansion options and troubleshooting. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your new computer. Follow these steps to use your notebook. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how to access it contains warranty information and ...
... setup program first. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. viii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your notebook. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on page 15 for Starters... See "Front view"... expansion options and troubleshooting. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your new computer. Follow these steps to use your notebook. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how to access it contains warranty information and ...
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... x Cleaning and servicing x Acer Empowering Technology 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 5 Acer eRecovery Management 6 Acer eSettings Management 8 Acer eNet Management (for selected models) 9 Acer ePower Management 11 Acer ePresentation Management 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 ...37 Using a computer security lock 37 Audio 38 Adjusting the volume 38 Acer OrbiCam 39 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 40 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 40 Capturing photos/videos 42 Using the...
... x Cleaning and servicing x Acer Empowering Technology 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 5 Acer eRecovery Management 6 Acer eSettings Management 8 Acer eNet Management (for selected models) 9 Acer ePower Management 11 Acer ePresentation Management 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 ...37 Using a computer security lock 37 Audio 38 Adjusting the volume 38 Acer OrbiCam 39 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 40 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 40 Capturing photos/videos 42 Using the...
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... 1.3 megapixel camera models only) 43 Using the system utilities 47 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 47 Launch Manager 48 Norton AntiVirus 49 Frequently asked questions 50 Requesting service 53 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 53 Before you call 53 Taking your notebook PC with you 55 Disconnecting from the desktop 55 Moving around...
... 1.3 megapixel camera models only) 43 Using the system utilities 47 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 47 Launch Manager 48 Norton AntiVirus 49 Frequently asked questions 50 Requesting service 53 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 53 Before you call 53 Taking your notebook PC with you 55 Disconnecting from the desktop 55 Moving around...
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.... Be sure to remember or write down your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology toolbar makes it features the following handy utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently (for selected models). • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage...
.... Be sure to remember or write down your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology toolbar makes it features the following handy utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently (for selected models). • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage...
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... settings (IP and To access this utility, either click on the "Acer eNet Management" icon on your notebook, or start automatically when you boot up your needs. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start the program from one location to the appropriate profile... when you move from the Start menu. Acer eNet Management can save network settings ...
... settings (IP and To access this utility, either click on the "Acer eNet Management" icon on your notebook, or start automatically when you boot up your needs. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start the program from one location to the appropriate profile... when you move from the Start menu. Acer eNet Management can save network settings ...
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...any other removable disk drives that data can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical drive devices - To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set without any kind of the devices types. Once set first. includes serial port, parallel port, infrared (IR...necessary, and will immediately be set , you to lock your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can 't be stolen while your notebook is a security utility that allows you can apply locks to any of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. • Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch...
...any other removable disk drives that data can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical drive devices - To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set without any kind of the devices types. Once set first. includes serial port, parallel port, infrared (IR...necessary, and will immediately be set , you to lock your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can 't be stolen while your notebook is a security utility that allows you can apply locks to any of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. • Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch...
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Empowering Technology 10 Note: If you lose your password, there is no method to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down your notebook to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your password.
Empowering Technology 10 Note: If you lose your password, there is no method to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down your notebook to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your password.
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poster, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up your new Acer notebook. Front view # Icon Item 1 Display screen 2 Status indicators Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. English 15 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up to show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters...
poster, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up your new Acer notebook. Front view # Icon Item 1 Display screen 2 Status indicators Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. English 15 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up to show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters...
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Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. English 37 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Insert a clip to the emergency eject hole to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock.
Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. English 37 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Insert a clip to the emergency eject hole to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock.
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Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to be partitioned independently. Acer GridVista is only available on the same screen. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is a handy utility that the second monitor is dual-display compatible...), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Acer GridVista. To access this monitor. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view...
Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to be partitioned independently. Acer GridVista is only available on the same screen. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is a handy utility that the second monitor is dual-display compatible...), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Acer GridVista. To access this monitor. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view...
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...is set up all data will be erased.) It is important to its original settings without recovery CDs. Follow the steps below to rebuild your notebook. Note: If your system is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive ...Connection setup. The system will reboot. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to complete the installation of your notebook, that is installed when you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is not necessary to -disk recovery is enabled...
...is set up all data will be erased.) It is important to its original settings without recovery CDs. Follow the steps below to rebuild your notebook. Note: If your system is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive ...Connection setup. The system will reboot. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to complete the installation of your notebook, that is installed when you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is not necessary to -disk recovery is enabled...
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... the building. Then close and latch the display cover to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open the display; English 62 Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor...
... the building. Then close and latch the display cover to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open the display; English 62 Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor...
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... section. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you a complete mobile computing experience. English 68 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would with digital phone lines. Warning!
... section. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you a complete mobile computing experience. English 68 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would with digital phone lines. Warning!
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... boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to -disk recovery (hard...
... boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to -disk recovery (hard...
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... following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective...
... following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective...
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...device must accept any interference received, including interference that contains, among other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. (Please visit http://global.acer.com/products/notebook/reg-nb/index.htm for complete documents.) Compliant with Part 15 of the FCC rules. If possible, they will notify you will ... conditions This device complies with Russian regulatory certification Modem notices Notice for this equipment. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this notebook PC series is a label that may discontinue your telephone company.
...device must accept any interference received, including interference that contains, among other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. (Please visit http://global.acer.com/products/notebook/reg-nb/index.htm for complete documents.) Compliant with Part 15 of the FCC rules. If possible, they will notify you will ... conditions This device complies with Russian regulatory certification Modem notices Notice for this equipment. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this notebook PC series is a label that may discontinue your telephone company.
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...Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. Usage allowed in the user's manual of use . Nevertheless, the notebook PC series shall be used in strict accordance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of use . This device must be... Iceland and Liechtenstein. Caution: To comply with the regulations and constraints in to ensure good quality radio communication. Note: The Acer wireless Mini PCI Card/ Mini Card adapter implements a transmission diversity function. For further information, please contact local office in the ...
...Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. Usage allowed in the user's manual of use . Nevertheless, the notebook PC series shall be used in strict accordance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of use . This device must be... Iceland and Liechtenstein. Caution: To comply with the regulations and constraints in to ensure good quality radio communication. Note: The Acer wireless Mini PCI Card/ Mini Card adapter implements a transmission diversity function. For further information, please contact local office in the ...
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... Tel: 408-922-2909 Fax: 408-922-2606 z, or A - Z) Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. Operation is responsible for this declaration: Product name: Notebook PC Model number: MS2180 Machine type: Aspire 5550/3670 SKU number: Aspire 555xxx/367xxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - The following local manufacturer/importer is subject to the following two...
... Tel: 408-922-2909 Fax: 408-922-2606 z, or A - Z) Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. Operation is responsible for this declaration: Product name: Notebook PC Model number: MS2180 Machine type: Aspire 5550/3670 SKU number: Aspire 555xxx/367xxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - The following local manufacturer/importer is subject to the following two...