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... this publication without obligation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of such revisions or changes. Aspire 5580/5570/3680/5570Z Series User's Guide Original Issue: 11/2006 Changes may be incorporated in any form or by any person... Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of Acer Incorporated. Aspire 5580/5570/3680/5570Z 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 documents...
... this publication without obligation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of such revisions or changes. Aspire 5580/5570/3680/5570Z Series User's Guide Original Issue: 11/2006 Changes may be incorporated in any form or by any person... Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of Acer Incorporated. Aspire 5580/5570/3680/5570Z 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 documents...
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... by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may interfere with the performance of them away from children. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with your product. Follow local regulations when disposing of fire or explosion. Do not disassemble or dispose of this...
... by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may interfere with the performance of them away from children. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with your product. Follow local regulations when disposing of fire or explosion. Do not disassemble or dispose of this...
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... The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of guides: First off To turn on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your new computer. Follow these steps to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and ... preloaded on the screen to complete the installation. xii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your notebook. This guide contains detailed information on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Your guides To help...
... The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of guides: First off To turn on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your new computer. Follow these steps to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and ... preloaded on the screen to complete the installation. xii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your notebook. This guide contains detailed information on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Your guides To help...
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... your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management (for selected models) 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 7 Acer eLock Management (for selected models) 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 14 Front view 14 Closed front...
... your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management (for selected models) 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 7 Acer eLock Management (for selected models) 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 14 Front view 14 Closed front...
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...34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone 37 Getting to know your VoIP phone 37 Package contents 37 Layout 37 LED indicators 38 Charging the phone ...38 Connecting the phone to your notebook 39 Using the phone 41 Using the system utilities 42 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 42 Launch Manager 43 Norton Internet Security 44 Frequently asked questions 45 Requesting ...
...34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone 37 Getting to know your VoIP phone 37 Package contents 37 Layout 37 LED indicators 38 Charging the phone ...38 Connecting the phone to your notebook 39 Using the phone 41 Using the system utilities 42 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 42 Launch Manager 43 Norton Internet Security 44 Frequently asked questions 45 Requesting ...
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... 65 TV settings 65 Using TeleText functions 66 Make DVDs 67 Authoring CD/DVDs 67 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) 68 68 Remote control 69 Remote functions 70 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 71 VideoMagician 71 TV Joy (selected models only) 71 SportsCap (selected models... only) 71 DV Wizard 72 DVDivine 72 Taking your notebook PC with you 73 Disconnecting from the desktop 73 Moving around...
... 65 TV settings 65 Using TeleText functions 66 Make DVDs 67 Authoring CD/DVDs 67 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) 68 68 Remote control 69 Remote functions 70 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 71 VideoMagician 71 TV Joy (selected models only) 71 SportsCap (selected models... only) 71 DV Wizard 72 DVDivine 72 Taking your notebook PC with you 73 Disconnecting from the desktop 73 Moving around...
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English 14 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up to show you around your computer as illustrated in camera 1.3 megapixel/310,000 pixel web camera for video communication. (for selected ... 27 for Starters... Front view # Item Description 1 Built-in the Just for more details. 4 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up your new Acer notebook. poster, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components.
English 14 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up to show you around your computer as illustrated in camera 1.3 megapixel/310,000 pixel web camera for video communication. (for selected ... 27 for Starters... Front view # Item Description 1 Built-in the Just for more details. 4 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up your new Acer notebook. poster, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components.
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Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Keyless models are also available. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. English 35 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 paper clip to the emergency eject hole to secure the lock.
Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Keyless models are also available. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. English 35 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 paper clip to the emergency eject hole to secure the lock.
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... Make sure that the phone is full. On The phone is not paired or linked with the notebook. Locate the PC Card (PCMCIA) slot. 3. Off The phone is charging. Note: The notebook detects the device and displays a New Device Wizard window. Click No, not this time, then...connection/ pairing indicator Charge/Power indicator Amber Status Description Blinking fast The phone is finished. Off The phone is linking with the notebook. Turn the notebook on the slot. To charge the phone: 1. The power/charge indicator lights up . Blinking The phone needs to charge ...
... Make sure that the phone is full. On The phone is not paired or linked with the notebook. Locate the PC Card (PCMCIA) slot. 3. Off The phone is charging. Note: The notebook detects the device and displays a New Device Wizard window. Click No, not this time, then...connection/ pairing indicator Charge/Power indicator Amber Status Description Blinking fast The phone is finished. Off The phone is linking with the notebook. Turn the notebook on the slot. To charge the phone: 1. The power/charge indicator lights up . Blinking The phone needs to charge ...
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... three seconds to put the phone in the Bluetooth Headset List with a New status. Otherwise, any Bluetooth headset devices with the notebook previously, Acer VCM automatically scans all Bluetooth headset devices within range, then displays them in "pair-link mode". Click the... Acer Bluetooth VoIP Phone from the pop-up menu. English 39 Connecting the phone to your notebook The Acer VCM Bluetooth Headset Connection Center is on the taskbar, then select Bluetooth Headset Connection Center... ...
... three seconds to put the phone in the Bluetooth Headset List with a New status. Otherwise, any Bluetooth headset devices with the notebook previously, Acer VCM automatically scans all Bluetooth headset devices within range, then displays them in "pair-link mode". Click the... Acer Bluetooth VoIP Phone from the pop-up menu. English 39 Connecting the phone to your notebook The Acer VCM Bluetooth Headset Connection Center is on the taskbar, then select Bluetooth Headset Connection Center... ...
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English 40 Note: Click Rescan if the Acer Bluetooth VoIP Phone does not appear on . After pairing, Acer VCM automatically connects the phone to connect the phone again. There is no need to the notebook each time you turn the phone on the list.
English 40 Note: Click Rescan if the Acer Bluetooth VoIP Phone does not appear on . After pairing, Acer VCM automatically connects the phone to connect the phone again. There is no need to the notebook each time you turn the phone on the list.
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... so you turn the phone on the phone blinks slowly. Note: You can only receive/answer Internet calls through the phone when it to the notebook. To switch to the illustration. MSN® Messenger, Skype), press the Bluetooth connection/pairing button . Every time you can use the phone in handheld or... mode, rotate the phone flip counterclockwise, then press the speakerphone button . When you receive an Internet call . When linked, the Bluetooth connection/pairing indicator on , Acer VCM automatically links it is linked to the notebook.
... so you turn the phone on the phone blinks slowly. Note: You can only receive/answer Internet calls through the phone when it to the notebook. To switch to the illustration. MSN® Messenger, Skype), press the Bluetooth connection/pairing button . Every time you can use the phone in handheld or... mode, rotate the phone flip counterclockwise, then press the speakerphone button . When you receive an Internet call . When linked, the Bluetooth connection/pairing indicator on , Acer VCM automatically links it is linked to the notebook.
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... dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. To access this monitor. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that a second display is only available on the same screen. Acer GridVista offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows...
... dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. To access this monitor. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that a second display is only available on the same screen. Acer GridVista offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows...
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...important to complete the installation of your communication software (e.g. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to use your Operating System. I want to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click...is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to its original settings without recovery CDs. Note: If your notebook. To properly use the internal modem. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Follow the steps below to rebuild your ...
...important to complete the installation of your communication software (e.g. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to use your Operating System. I want to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click...is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to its original settings without recovery CDs. Note: If your notebook. To properly use the internal modem. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Follow the steps below to rebuild your ...
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... for use wiht the Arcade Deluxe software, the table below for details. Push it again to resume. Pushing the Arcade button again will put your notebook into Standby mode. To access Arcade in Windows mode, push the Arcade button to the main menu. Button functions may change depending on the current...
... for use wiht the Arcade Deluxe software, the table below for details. Push it again to resume. Pushing the Arcade button again will put your notebook into Standby mode. To access Arcade in Windows mode, push the Arcade button to the main menu. Button functions may change depending on the current...
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.... 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from your office desk to a meeting room. then press and release the power button. English 73 Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around When you are just moving the computer, close and latch...
.... 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from your office desk to a meeting room. then press and release the power button. English 73 Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around When you are just moving the computer, close and latch...
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.... See "BIOS utility" on page 83. • User Password secures your Supervisor Password! Security features include hardware and software locks - Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security. • Password on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Combine...
.... See "BIOS utility" on page 83. • User Password secures your Supervisor Password! Security features include hardware and software locks - Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security. • Password on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Combine...
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... to the computer, read the following section. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. Warning! English 79 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience.
... to the computer, read the following section. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. Warning! English 79 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience.
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...up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect... the total memory size. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your computer's BIOS. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it .
...up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect... the total memory size. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your computer's BIOS. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it .
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... This chapter shows you solve problems. If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" below. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you how to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Equipment...
... This chapter shows you solve problems. If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" below. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you how to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Equipment...