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... periodically to the information in this publication without the prior written permission of such revisions or changes. Aspire 5680/5630/3690 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 the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties...
... periodically to the information in this publication without the prior written permission of such revisions or changes. Aspire 5680/5630/3690 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 the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties...
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v Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Telephone line safety • Disconnect all telephone lines from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/environmental.htm. Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of the global environment, please recycle...
v Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Telephone line safety • Disconnect all telephone lines from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/environmental.htm. Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of the global environment, please recycle...
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... be more on how your computer on AcerSystem User's Guide. poster helps you get started with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe...basic features and functions of the power button. This guide contains detailed information on page 11 for the location of your notebook. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. For instructions on your mobile computing needs. In addition it : 1 ...viii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your...
... be more on how your computer on AcerSystem User's Guide. poster helps you get started with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe...basic features and functions of the power button. This guide contains detailed information on page 11 for the location of your notebook. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. For instructions on your mobile computing needs. In addition it : 1 ...viii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your...
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...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 4 Acer eRecovery Management 5 Acer eSettings Management 6 Acer eNet Management 6 Acer ePower Management 8 Acer ePresentation Management 9 Your Acer notebook tour 11 Front view 11 Closed front view 12 ...32 Using a computer security lock 32 Audio 33 Adjusting the volume 33 Acer OrbiCam 34 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 35 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 35 Capturing photos/videos 37 Using the...
...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 4 Acer eRecovery Management 5 Acer eSettings Management 6 Acer eNet Management 6 Acer ePower Management 8 Acer ePresentation Management 9 Your Acer notebook tour 11 Front view 11 Closed front view 12 ...32 Using a computer security lock 32 Audio 33 Adjusting the volume 33 Acer OrbiCam 34 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 35 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 35 Capturing photos/videos 37 Using the...
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...Launch Manager 42 Norton AntiVirus 43 Frequently asked questions 44 Requesting service 47 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 47 Before you call 47 Acer Arcade 48 48-button remote control 49 Remote functions 50 Finding and playing content 51 Settings 51 Arcade controls 52 Navigation controls 52... Program guide 59 Find program 59 TV settings 59 Using TeleText functions 60 Make DVDs 61 Authoring CD/DVDs 61 Taking your notebook PC with you 62 Disconnecting from the desktop 62 Moving around 62 Preparing the computer 62 What to bring to meetings 63 ...
...Launch Manager 42 Norton AntiVirus 43 Frequently asked questions 44 Requesting service 47 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 47 Before you call 47 Acer Arcade 48 48-button remote control 49 Remote functions 50 Finding and playing content 51 Settings 51 Arcade controls 52 Navigation controls 52... Program guide 59 Find program 59 TV settings 59 Using TeleText functions 60 Make DVDs 61 Authoring CD/DVDs 61 Taking your notebook PC with you 62 Disconnecting from the desktop 62 Moving around 62 Preparing the computer 62 What to bring to meetings 63 ...
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... system information and adjusts settings easily. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for...
... system information and adjusts settings easily. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for...
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...removable disk drives that data can be set , you may apply locks to remember or write down your notebook is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to the initial status with all locks removed. Note: If you do not set without any kind ...of devices. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • ...
...removable disk drives that data can be set , you may apply locks to remember or write down your notebook is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to the initial status with all locks removed. Note: If you do not set without any kind ...of devices. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • ...
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improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - removes unneeded items and files. • Speed 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. releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook.
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... from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to migrate personal settings. • Keeps a history log of locations. Empowering Technology 6 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to match your... needs, simply by right-clicking on your notebook, or start automatically when you boot up your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating through ...
... from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to migrate personal settings. • Keeps a history log of locations. Empowering Technology 6 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to match your... needs, simply by right-clicking on your notebook, or start automatically when you boot up your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating through ...
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English 11 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Built-in the Just for selected models). 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in camera 1.3 megapixel or 310,000 pixel web camera for video communication (for Starters...
English 11 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Built-in the Just for selected models). 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in camera 1.3 megapixel or 310,000 pixel web camera for video communication (for Starters...
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Note: Slot-load or tray-load depending on . 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 disk when the computer is on model. English 32 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk Press the drive eject button 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.
Note: Slot-load or tray-load depending on . 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 disk when the computer is on model. English 32 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk Press the drive eject button 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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You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. To access this monitor. Select the secondary...Programs and click on the same screen. English 41 Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on certain models....
You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. To access this monitor. Select the secondary...Programs and click on the same screen. English 41 Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on certain models....
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... and Modem Options. 3 Click on Dialing Rules and begin setting up my location to use your communication software (e.g. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can proceed with the original software content that the printer cable is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when... setting in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer.
... and Modem Options. 3 Click on Dialing Rules and begin setting up my location to use your communication software (e.g. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can proceed with the original software content that the printer cable is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when... setting in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer.
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... to the main menu. The table below for use with the Acer Arcade software. Push it again to resume. The Arcade and Power buttons have different functions depending on your notebook into Standby mode. English 49 48-button remote control If your Aspire is bundled with a TV-tuner card, a 48-button remote control...
... to the main menu. The table below for use with the Acer Arcade software. Push it again to resume. The Arcade and Power buttons have different functions depending on your notebook into Standby mode. English 49 48-button remote control If your Aspire is bundled with a TV-tuner card, a 48-button remote control...
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... mode. When you are ready to a meeting room. Moving around When you are just moving around or traveling with your computer. English 62 Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you go within short distances, for example, from the desktop Follow these steps to place it in Sleep mode...
... mode. When you are ready to a meeting room. Moving around When you are just moving around or traveling with your computer. English 62 Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you go within short distances, for example, from the desktop Follow these steps to place it in Sleep mode...
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Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on page 77. • User Password secures your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and ...
Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on page 77. • User Password secures your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and ...
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... country in V.92 56 Kbps fax/data modem. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. English 68 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you are working. Fax/data modem Your computer has a built-in which you a complete mobile computing experience. For instructions on how to connect...
... country in V.92 56 Kbps fax/data modem. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. English 68 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you are working. Fax/data modem Your computer has a built-in which you a complete mobile computing experience. For instructions on how to connect...
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...you use the correct cable system for reference purposes only. RF Note: All diagrams are for your Acer notebook. Acer DVB-T digital antenna To connect the antenna: Plug the antenna cable into your notebook's RF jack. 2 Connect the other end to connect the antenna cable. English 74 Connecting your TV... and AV-in appearance. Actual equipment may differ in cables Follow the instructions below to set up the TV function of your notebook.
...you use the correct cable system for reference purposes only. RF Note: All diagrams are for your Acer notebook. Acer DVB-T digital antenna To connect the antenna: Plug the antenna cable into your notebook's RF jack. 2 Connect the other end to connect the antenna cable. English 74 Connecting your TV... and AV-in appearance. Actual equipment may differ in cables Follow the instructions below to set up the TV function of your notebook.
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... bottom up until it firmly onto a metal surface for better stability and reception. Do not place the magnet near the hard disk drive of your notebook display using the special clip, as shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to fix it is only compatible with DVB-T digital TV systems. A magnet located on...
... bottom up until it firmly onto a metal surface for better stability and reception. Do not place the magnet near the hard disk drive of your notebook display using the special clip, as shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to fix it is only compatible with DVB-T digital TV systems. A magnet located on...
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...76 AV-in cable The AV-in Camcorder VHS Note: Extension cables may not be used to connect your notebook to a VHS player or camcorder for viewing, capturing and recording video clips. 1 Plug the single end of the... into the AV-input port of your notebook. 2 Connect the other ends to complete the TV function set -up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) The first time you open Acer Arcade you will bring up the Arcade ... clips please refer to run the Set-up : 1 Open Acer Arcade from the Start, All Programs menu. Notebook AV-in AV-in cable can be necessary. This will need to the...
...76 AV-in cable The AV-in Camcorder VHS Note: Extension cables may not be used to connect your notebook to a VHS player or camcorder for viewing, capturing and recording video clips. 1 Plug the single end of the... into the AV-input port of your notebook. 2 Connect the other ends to complete the TV function set -up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) The first time you open Acer Arcade you will bring up the Arcade ... clips please refer to run the Set-up : 1 Open Acer Arcade from the Start, All Programs menu. Notebook AV-in AV-in cable can be necessary. This will need to the...