Aspire 3690 - 5630 - 5680 User's Guide EN
Page 13
...Infrared (FIR) 69 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 70 IEEE 1394 port 70 PC Card slot 71 ExpressCard 72 Installing memory 73 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 74 Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) 76 BIOS utility 77 Boot sequence 77 Enable disk-...to-disk recovery 77 Password 77 Using software 78 Playing DVD movies 78 Power management 79 Acer eRecovery Management 79 Create backup 80 Restore from backup 80 Create factory default image CD 81 Re-install bundled software without CD 81 Change...
...Infrared (FIR) 69 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 70 IEEE 1394 port 70 PC Card slot 71 ExpressCard 72 Installing memory 73 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 74 Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) 76 BIOS utility 77 Boot sequence 77 Enable disk-...to-disk recovery 77 Password 77 Using software 78 Playing DVD movies 78 Power management 79 Acer eRecovery Management 79 Create backup 80 Restore from backup 80 Create factory default image CD 81 Re-install bundled software without CD 81 Change...
Aspire 3690 - 5630 - 5680 User's Guide EN
Page 15
... data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily...
... data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily...
Aspire 3690 - 5630 - 5680 User's Guide EN
Page 17
... a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can 't be set first. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be stolen while your notebook is unattended. • Removable data devices - Lock(s) will remain locked after rebooting, until ... plugged into the system. • Optical drive devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that data can be set without any kind of devices.
... a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can 't be set first. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be stolen while your notebook is unattended. • Removable data devices - Lock(s) will remain locked after rebooting, until ... plugged into the system. • Optical drive devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that data can be set without any kind of devices.
Aspire 3690 - 5630 - 5680 User's Guide EN
Page 18
releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization -
releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization -
Aspire 3690 - 5630 - 5680 User's Guide EN
Page 22
...which power options best fit your needs, then click OK. 5 The new profile will appear on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to three..., Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. You can define up...
...which power options best fit your needs, then click OK. 5 The new profile will appear on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to three..., Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. You can define up...
Aspire 3690 - 5630 - 5680 User's Guide EN
Page 28
... PC Card from the slot. Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer) (for selected models). 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card (xD) (for selected models). 7 4-pin IEEE 1394 Connects to stay cool, even...
... PC Card from the slot. Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer) (for selected models). 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card (xD) (for selected models). 7 4-pin IEEE 1394 Connects to stay cool, even...
Aspire 3690 - 5630 - 5680 User's Guide EN
Page 31
Houses the computer's main memory. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's battery pack. 17 Base view English # Item 1 Battery lock 2 Battery bay 3 Hard disk bay 4 Memory compartment 5 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
Houses the computer's main memory. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's battery pack. 17 Base view English # Item 1 Battery lock 2 Battery bay 3 Hard disk bay 4 Memory compartment 5 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
Aspire 3690 - 5630 - 5680 User's Guide EN
Page 32
...• Mobile Intel® 940GML Express chipset • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Aspire 5680/5630 Series • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel... support) Aspire 3690 Series • 256/512 MB of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB...
...• Mobile Intel® 940GML Express chipset • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Aspire 5680/5630 Series • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel... support) Aspire 3690 Series • 256/512 MB of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB...
Aspire 3690 - 5630 - 5680 User's Guide EN
Page 33
... 19 • 15.4" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16:10 viewing ratio, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600SE with 128/256MB of external GDDR2 VRAM, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® ...3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 and PCI Express® (for Aspire 5630 Series) • Mobile Intel® 940GML Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics ...
... 19 • 15.4" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16:10 viewing ratio, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600SE with 128/256MB of external GDDR2 VRAM, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® ...3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 and PCI Express® (for Aspire 5630 Series) • Mobile Intel® 940GML Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics ...
Aspire 3690 - 5630 - 5680 User's Guide EN
Page 34
...hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer • DVD/CD-RW combo • 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) (for selected models) • 358 (W) x...and Hibernation power-saving modes • 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) or 44 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge • 2.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin 90 W AC...
...hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer • DVD/CD-RW combo • 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) (for selected models) • 358 (W) x...and Hibernation power-saving modes • 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) or 44 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge • 2.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin 90 W AC...
Aspire 3690 - 5630 - 5680 User's Guide EN
Page 86
.../ 34 (54mm and 34mm), each with different functions. Then pull the card free from the slot. ExpressCards support a vast number of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters. Not all ExpressCard slots will support both types. Important! EXPRESS CARD Ejecting an ExpressCard Before...
.../ 34 (54mm and 34mm), each with different functions. Then pull the card free from the slot. ExpressCards support a vast number of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters. Not all ExpressCard slots will support both types. Important! EXPRESS CARD Ejecting an ExpressCard Before...
Aspire 3690 - 5630 - 5680 User's Guide EN
Page 87
... or contact your local Acer dealer. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. English 73 Installing memory Follow these steps to ...access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the memory cover; then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down...
... or contact your local Acer dealer. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. English 73 Installing memory Follow these steps to ...access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the memory cover; then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down...
Aspire 3690 - 5630 - 5680 User's Guide EN
Page 93
... Management is a tool to an application CD 4 Re-install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery Management password This chapter will guide you through each process. Acer eRecovery Management consists of these devices in order to conserve energy. Note: This feature is detected for ...English 79 Power management This computer has a built-in an external USB or IEEE 1394-compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. System activity refers to any activity involving one or...
... Management is a tool to an application CD 4 Re-install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery Management password This chapter will guide you through each process. Acer eRecovery Management consists of these devices in order to conserve energy. Note: This feature is detected for ...English 79 Power management This computer has a built-in an external USB or IEEE 1394-compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. System activity refers to any activity involving one or...
Aspire 3690 - 5630 - 5680 User's Guide EN
Page 97
... Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to open the computer yourself; If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling...
... Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to open the computer yourself; If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling...
Aspire 3690 - 5630 - 5680 User's Guide EN
Page 110
... 28 moving around 62 on indicator 13, 24 security 66 setting up a home office 64 taking home 63 traveling internationally 65 traveling on indicator 24 memory installing 73 messages error 83 modem 68 N network 69 Notebook Manager hotkey 30 See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 44 front view 12 H Hibernation...
... 28 moving around 62 on indicator 13, 24 security 66 setting up a home office 64 taking home 63 traveling internationally 65 traveling on indicator 24 memory installing 73 messages error 83 modem 68 N network 69 Notebook Manager hotkey 30 See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 44 front view 12 H Hibernation...
Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide
Page 17
... Deluxe (for selected models) 65 65 Remote control 66 Remote functions 67 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 68 VideoMagician 68 TV Joy (selected models only) 68 SportsCap (selected models only) 68 DV Wizard 69 DVDivine 69 Taking your notebook PC ... Built-in network feature 77 Fast Infrared (FIR) 77 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 78 IEEE 1394 port 78 PC Card slot 79 ExpressCard 80 Installing memory 81 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 82
... Deluxe (for selected models) 65 65 Remote control 66 Remote functions 67 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 68 VideoMagician 68 TV Joy (selected models only) 68 SportsCap (selected models only) 68 DV Wizard 69 DVDivine 69 Taking your notebook PC ... Built-in network feature 77 Fast Infrared (FIR) 77 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 78 IEEE 1394 port 78 PC Card slot 79 ExpressCard 80 Installing memory 81 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 82
Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide
Page 26
...ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. Make sure to reset it except by reformatting your password. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set , you can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • ...Optical Drive Devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any other removable storage devices that data can't be set without any kind of the devices types. Once...
...ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. Make sure to reset it except by reformatting your password. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set , you can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • ...Optical Drive Devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any other removable storage devices that data can't be set without any kind of the devices types. Once...
Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide
Page 36
... PC Card from the slot. Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer) (for selected models). 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card (xD) (for selected models). 7 4-pin IEEE 1394 Connects to IEEE 1394 devices...
... PC Card from the slot. Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer) (for selected models). 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card (xD) (for selected models). 7 4-pin IEEE 1394 Connects to IEEE 1394 devices...
Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide
Page 39
Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's main memory. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 21 Base view English # Item 1 Battery lock 2 Battery bay 3 Hard disk bay 4 Memory compartment 5 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's main memory. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 21 Base view English # Item 1 Battery lock 2 Battery bay 3 Hard disk bay 4 Memory compartment 5 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide
Page 41
... and weight Power subsystem Input devices Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 Series • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) Aspire 3690 Series • Up to 512 MB of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two... Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) or 44 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge • 2.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter ...
... and weight Power subsystem Input devices Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 Series • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) Aspire 3690 Series • Up to 512 MB of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two... Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) or 44 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge • 2.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter ...